{"id":2707,"date":"2017-11-06T15:20:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2017-11-06T15:21:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:21:21","slug":"enjoy-delicious-food-drinks-at-a-taste-of-santa-cruz-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2707","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy delicious food & drinks at A Taste of Santa Cruz Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Point Chophouse serving food at a previous \u201cA Taste of Santa Cruz,\u201d Photo credit: A Taste of Santa Cruz, used with permission<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The 13th annual \u201cA Taste of Santa Cruz\u201d (ATOSC) at the MAH on Thursday, Nov. 9, features more than 15 participating restaurants plus 16 wineries and two breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door if it\u2019s not sold out. The cost includes a commemorative glass plus tantalizing tastings from 30-plus vendors. Buy tickets online<\/a>, or visit atosc.com or call 831-464-2000 for more information.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s event is at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for the first time, and attendees can enjoy the museum\u2019s three floors of exhibits before or after their refreshments. There is also a\u00a0\u201ctasting garden\u201d on the rooftop where attendees can purchase glasses of wine and beer and purchase wine to take home. All proceeds from the event benefit the grant assistance program of the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors Housing Foundation<\/a>, which provides closing costs for first time, low-income home-buyers in Santa Cruz County. Also, Habit for Humanity Monterey Bay is collaborating with ATOSC this year.<\/p>\n

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Selected Bites at the Nov. 9 event<\/strong><\/p>\n

Splash<\/a>!<\/strong>
\nTrout Bruschetta \u2013 House smoked trout with a tomato confit<\/p>\n

Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant<\/strong><\/a>
\nTwo items: Ruben Rolls with corned beef on an egg roll with sauerkraut & dipping sauces, and traditional Irish Bangers<\/p>\n

Persephone<\/strong><\/a>
\nBudino (savory Parmesan custard with balsamic glaze and fried sage)<\/p>\n

Michael’s On Main<\/strong><\/a>
\nTwo items: Smoked Pork Belly Sliders-Chipotle aioli, pickled slaw, cr\u00e8me fraiche on Hawaiian sweet rolls, and Spicy Tuna Spring Rolls with avocado, shitake mushrooms and wasabi mousse<\/p>\n

Pour Taproom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maine Lobster Rolls (with fresh lobster flown in from Maine)<\/p>\n

Hula’s Island Grill – Santa Cruz<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nHawaiian Ceviche with fresh white fish, cooked in citrus with coconut milk, chili, cilantro & garlic<\/p>\n

The Turkey Boat<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n

“Thanksgiving Dinner in a Bowl” and dessert<\/p>\n

The Jerk House<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n

Jerk House Wings\u00a0 with sweet Hibiscus Glaze or Jerk Glaze\u00a0plus Sweet Fried Plantains<\/p>\n

Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting<\/strong> <\/a>
\nDessert Buffet of holiday treats and cupcakes<\/p>\n

Other participating vendors include Akira, The Point Chophouse, Marini\u2019s Candies (assorted chocolates), Aldo\u2019s Santa Cruz, Percy\u2019s Pies, Makse Bars, Oasis Tasting Room (El Salchichero cured meats and accompaniments), Woodstock Pizza and Cowboy Bar and Grill (pulled pork). Wineries include Alfaro Family Vineyards, Bargetto, Burrell School, Clos Tita, Equinox Wines & Bartolo Winery, Kings Mountain Vineyards, Loma Prieta Winery, McHenry Vineyard, Odonata Wines, Roudon-Smith Winery, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Ser Winery, Villa del Monte Winery, Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery and 37th Parallel. Breweries are East Cliff Brewing Co. and Uncommon Brewers.<\/p>\n

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Other highlights at the event: live and silent auctions with items from local businesses and individuals. Prizes include stays at an oceanfront home in Aptos plus homes in Donner Lake, Puerto Vallarta and Maine; a wine lovers package; restaurant gift certificates; family-friendly activity tickets; shopping and wellness packages; and outdoor experiences.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: MAH, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

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