{"id":2733,"date":"2018-02-11T00:56:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T04:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2018-02-11T00:56:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-11T04:56:58","slug":"valentines-day-gifts-activities-from-santa-cruz-chocolatiers-gilroy-premium-outlets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2733","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day gifts & activities from Santa Cruz chocolatiers, Gilroy Premium Outlets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mutari Craft Chocolate House on Pacific Ave.
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Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching\u2014here are some shopping ideas if you\u2019re a chocolate lover in Santa Cruz or you\u2019re considering a trip to Gilroy Premium Outlets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Santa Cruz Chocolatiers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Cruz County residents are very lucky; we have a variety of talented local chocolatiers. Some highlights, in alphabetical order:<\/p>\n

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Ashby Confections<\/strong><\/a>, 16 Victor Square, Scotts Valley<\/p>\n

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Donnelly Fine Chocolates<\/a>,<\/strong> 1509 Mission St., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

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Mackenzies Chocolate<\/a>,<\/strong> 1492 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

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Mutari Chocolate<\/a><\/strong> (specializes in single origin craft drinking chocolate, it\u2019s featuring housemade bon bons for Valentine\u2019s shopping) \u2013 two locations: 1108 Pacific Ave., next door to Assembly, and 504A Front St. In honor of Valentine\u2019s Day, the Front St. location \u2014 usually open weekends only \u2014 is going to be open Wednesday 2\/14 from noon to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Gilroy Outlets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you haven\u2019t made restaurant reservations yet, there aren\u2019t many left\u2014how about staying home with your significant other or gathering a group of friends for some Valentine’s Day fun? Host a stay at home date or girls\u2019 night with goods from Le Creuset<\/a> or Kitchen Collection<\/a> for accessories and tools to whip up a festive dinner party. Both have shops at the Gilroy Outlets.<\/p>\n

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Want to buy a sweet Valentine\u2019s gift, either for yourself or someone else (whether it be a romantic partner, a co-worker, family member or friend)? You can find raspberry hearts, \u201cconversation beans,\u201d sour \u201csmoochi\u201d lips, Valentine\u2019s Day gift boxes and more at the Jelly Belly<\/a> store.<\/p>\n

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