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Spotlight on a great Santa Cruz County dish: Avocado Toast at Verve Coffee Roasters

Posted on July 31, 2025 by admin

So, I’ve been familiar with Verve’s great drinks—including espresso drinks like a smooth Americano, and the unique Bowl of Soul (tea latte with soy and honey) for a long time. And the Manresa Bread pastries they carry are divine (almond … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on a great Santa Cruz County dish: Sesame Lotus Root Stir Fry at Fusion Fare

Posted on April 29, 2025 by admin

I am spreading the word about Fusion Fare, an amazing Sichuan restaurant that opened in downtown Santa Cruz in January. I think the fresh, creative and affordable food deserves constant crowds and I am always surprised that I can walk … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: Santa Cruz County foodie shopping guide part 2 – gift card discounts

Posted on December 19, 2024 by admin

Hope you enjoyed Part 1 of the guide a couple days ago. Here is the next installment with more last-minute gift ideas; these are restaurant gift cards currently discounted for holiday shopping.   Downtown Santa Cruz’s Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta … Continue reading →

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A couple of seasonal Santa Cruz discounts & promotions

Posted on November 21, 2023 by admin

This Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, it’s Small Business Saturday. At Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar, customers can pay $20 and receive $25 worth of gift cards. You can call 831-469-4400 or stop in to purchase these cards. Starting this Saturday, … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Three: Shadowbrook Restaurant

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook has graciously donated a $75 gift card for Day 3 of my “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Keep reading for how to enter. Serving local and tourist fans since 1947, Shadowbrook is an icon. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Win a year of coffee from Peet’s Coffee & learn about holiday drinks

Posted on November 3, 2017 by admin

Earlier this fall, Peet’s Coffee launched a campaign called “What Fills Your Cup?” In honor of this new campaign, it’s offering fans a chance to win a year’s supply of coffee (via a $1,000 Peet’s gift card)—and there will be … Continue reading →

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Dine at Hula’s on Mondays and support Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County

Posted on April 10, 2017 by admin

If you go out for dinner or drinks at the downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s on Monday nights in April, part of your meal will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.   During the month of April, Hula’s Island Grill … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz restaurant Assembly announces new executive chef Jessica Yarr

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

Beginning this week, Jessica Yarr is Executive Chef at downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Assembly (1108 Pacific Ave., 831-824-6100).   For the last few months, Yarr has been collaborating with The Glass Jar, the restaurant group founded by Kendra Baker and … Continue reading →

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Manresa Bread in Los Gatos now ships nationwide

Posted on November 13, 2016 by admin

Fans of Los Gatos-based Manresa Bread who live outside the Bay Area are now in luck: starting Nov. 22—just in time for Thanksgiving—the bakery will ship its artisan bread anywhere in the Continental U.S. The web site manresabread.com is already … Continue reading →

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Hula’s celebrates 10th anniversary with gift certificate giveaways, discount food and drinks

Posted on November 10, 2016 by admin

Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room is celebrating its 10th birthday with gifts for the local community all month long and special promos on November 16, 2016.   Until Nov. 30, customers can order $10 Hula … Continue reading →

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