{"id":2598,"date":"2017-02-24T12:40:31","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T16:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2598"},"modified":"2017-02-24T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T16:42:10","slug":"trio-of-events-at-santa-cruzs-assembly-and-popup-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2598","title":{"rendered":"Trio of events at Santa Cruz\u2019s Assembly and POPUP this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Puerto Rican food by La Sofrita. Photo credit: La Sofrita Facebook page<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

There are many events, including some food-related ones, occurring this weekend in the Santa Cruz area. Here are details for three events in Santa Cruz at POPUP<\/a> and Assembly<\/a> (all at 1108 Pacific Ave.).<\/p>\n

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Friday night: My Mom\u2019s Mole at POPUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, My Mom\u2019s Mole<\/strong><\/a> is hosting dinner at POPUP from 5:30-9:30 p.m. (or earlier if the food sells out). There will be mole nachos (chicken and veggie options) made with My Mom\u2019s Mole homemade tortilla chips and a new mole queso sauce.<\/p>\n

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Saturday: La Sofrita<\/strong> at POPUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

La Sofrita<\/strong><\/a> will be at POPUP beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Puerto Rican Pop Up menu will feature dishes including empanadas with vegetarian options, Puerto Rican achiote rice and stewed pink beans, and garlic mojo chicken (made with organic thighs). \u201cAnd, back by popular demand, shrimp a la criolla,\u201d said chef Anna. The shrimp is simmered in a tomato-white wine broth, with sofrito and manzanilla-stuffed olives, and served atop Puerto Rican rice. \u201cWe’ll also have yuca fries served with garlic-olive oil dip,\u201d she added. \u201cYou think you like French fries? Wait til you try these!\u201d This pop-up doubles as the pre-party for the Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Windy City Bulls game at Kaiser Permanente Arena, but everyone is welcome, whether or not they are attending that game. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the development of the Scotts Valley Sports Complex.<\/p>\n

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Sunday: Oscars Viewing Party at Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event Santa Cruz<\/a><\/strong> is hosting its second annual gala event\u2014complete with red carpet\u2014to celebrate the Oscars beginning at 5 p.m. at Assembly. People are encouraged to dress in black tie. Tickets are $35 and include several savory and sweet bites throughout the evening and a glass of champagne upon arrival (additional drinks can be purchased at the new Assembly cocktail bar). There will be a large screen to watch the Oscars, and a separate, \u201cno-talking room\u201d for serious fans. All attendees will be entered in a drawing for Santa Cruz Warriors tickets. Purchase tickets or get more information online<\/a> at eventsantacruz.com.<\/p>\n

All events are at<\/strong> POPUP and\/or Assembly, 1108 Pacific Ave.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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