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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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Spotlight on a great Santa Cruz County dish: Eggplant Basil at Avanti

Posted on November 16, 2024 by admin

I recently had the opportunity to taste a wonderful vegetarian appetizer, Eggplant Basil, prepared by Avanti. I wasn’t at the actual Westside Santa Cruz restaurant, but the version I enjoyed—at a Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County benefit—is the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on a great Santa Cruz County dish: Fried chicken at Bantam

Posted on November 8, 2024 by admin

Photo credit: Tara Fatemi Walker How could I forget about this restaurant? Shame on me: I hadn’t been to Westside Santa Cruz’s Bantam in a long time, and I went last weekend. Wow, what I’ve been missing! The fried chicken … Continue reading →

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New Santa Cruz foodie holiday discounts: Barceloneta (ends soon) & Pizza My Heart

Posted on November 25, 2023 by admin

Attention all Santa Cruz foodies: There are a couple promotions going on, and they are both time-sensitive. Barceloneta: The popular tapas and paella restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz is currently offering a deal on E-gift cards. Shoppers receive a 15% … 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 12: Seabright Deli

Posted on December 24, 2021 by admin

Thank you, dear readers, for enthusiastically participating in my “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” over the last few days; it’s been a joy to receive your emails and to reward those of you that won gift cards and other treats. … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 11: Locale

Posted on December 24, 2021 by admin

The next “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” prize is a $50 gift card from online food delivery business Locale. Read below to learn more about Locale and to find out how to enter the prize drawing. Locale offers weekly delivery … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Nine: Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria

Posted on December 21, 2021 by admin

The next “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” prize is a $50 gift card from beloved Capitola institution Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria. Read below for how to win. Gayle’s Bakery is popular any time of year, and during the holidays it’s … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Six: Zameen Cuisine

Posted on December 18, 2021 by admin

Zameen Cuisine is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” with a $50 gift card prize. Keep reading for how to enter. There are three locations to enjoy Zameen’s amazing food: The Point (851 41st Ave.) Open Tues-Sun … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Four: Jack O’Neill Restaurant

Posted on December 16, 2021 by admin

Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge at Dream Inn Santa Cruz is today’s partner for the “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway” with a $50 gift card prize. Keep reading for how to enter. Gus Trejo, who currently serves as executive chef … Continue reading →

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