Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s wine gift from In Good Taste

For Valentine’s Day or other occasions, In Good Taste has created a fun advent-style wine collection. “A Dozen Rosés” contains 12 mini rosé wine bottles, each with a 6-ounce pour. There are some never-before-released wines, and the beverages come in … Continue reading

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Solar-powered roaster offers Valentine’s coffee, tea specials

Fresh Roasted Coffee is a solar-powered roaster that has been around since 2009, and roasts its coffee in eco-friendly Loring™ Smart Roasters. They recently offered me some coffee samples and I enjoyed them. The company is offering a “buy one, … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day gifts for the coffee & breakfast lover

If you’re looking for a special Valentine’s Day gift for someone who takes their home coffee and breakfast making seriously, I got to sample some Hamilton Beach products recently and can tell you about a few. Hamilton Beach products are … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dinner reservations available at Jacks Monterey

Jacks Monterey has an intriguing four-course prix fixe dinner menu available for Valentine’s Day 2018, and they are still accepting reservations (call 831-649-7874). Dinner is $64.95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. In addition to the meal below, diners … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day gifts & activities from Santa Cruz chocolatiers, Gilroy Premium Outlets

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching—here are some shopping ideas if you’re a chocolate lover in Santa Cruz or you’re considering a trip to Gilroy Premium Outlets.   Santa Cruz Chocolatiers Santa Cruz County residents are very lucky; we have a … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, Part 2 of 2

Valentine’s Day is two days away; have you made your plans? Here are details on a few options in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. If you missed yesterday’s post, here is a link. Santa Cruz County Food Lounge The Santa … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day dining in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties, Part 1 of 2

Valentine’s Day 2017 is only three days away. Here are details on a few Santa Cruz and Monterey County dining options; I’ll publish more tomorrow.   Santa Cruz Midtown Café featuring Hanloh Popup Midtown Café (1121 Soquel Ave.) is hosting … Continue reading

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February at New Leaf includes Valentine themes & classes for kids and families

New Leaf Community Markets has several events in February including Valentine’s classes and workshops for kids and families. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). Preregistration is required at … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day 2016: celebrating at San Francisco restaurants

We are 3 days away from Valentine’s Day — if you’re planning to dine in San Francisco, here are a few restaurants to consider. Roka Akor On Valentine’s Day weekend at Roka Akor there will be a five-course tasting menu. … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day and discounts at Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade is a wonderful setting for Valentine’s Day dinner, an overnight stay, a spa treatment, or all of the above. They’ve got some special offers right now; here are a few highlights. Seafood-themed buffet For Valentine’s Day dinner on Sunday, … Continue reading

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