http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:51 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:10:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-show-from-Top-Chef-creators-United-Plates-of-America-offers-unprecedented-restaurant-prize?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner A new food-related competition TV series is in the works, and the grand-prize winner will get to launch his or her own chain of restaurants in four cities across the country! The show will be on NBC, and “Top Chef” production company Mag... Chefs Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:10:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-show-from-Top-Chef-creators-United-Plates-of-America-offers-unprecedented-restaurant-prize?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Free-Bay-Area-Restaurant-Thanksgiving-Lunch--Be-Thankful-for-Cafe-Gratitude?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Café Gratitude offers free food on Thanksgiving Day from 11am-3pm at several of its locations. Café Gratitude serves organic, mostly raw (or “live”) vegan food, and most ingredients come from local merchants and farmers. If... Events Organic food Vegetarian Vegan Month Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Free-Bay-Area-Restaurant-Thanksgiving-Lunch--Be-Thankful-for-Cafe-Gratitude?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Whet-Your-Appetite-Culinary-Book-Reading-Homeless-Services-Benefit-and-Wine-Tasting-Events?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Culinary Book Reading at Capitola Book Cafe Romney “Nani” Steele is the author of “My Nepenthe: Bohemian Tales of Food, Family & Big Sur.” She refers to her book as “part memoir, part storybook, and part cookbook.&r... Events Wine Benefits Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Whet-Your-Appetite-Culinary-Book-Reading-Homeless-Services-Benefit-and-Wine-Tasting-Events?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Santa-Cruz-Mountains-wine-tasting-event-this-Saturday-tour-nearly-50-wineries-with-one-admission?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner         Related Articles Santa Cruz Restaurant Openings & Closings Interview with Chef Kinch at Los Gatos' Manresa Caramelized Onion & Balsamic Bruschetta Recipe ... Events Wine Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:06:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Santa-Cruz-Mountains-wine-tasting-event-this-Saturday-tour-nearly-50-wineries-with-one-admission?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Santa-Cruz-restaurant-Aqua-Bleu-offers-discount-three-course-dinners-includes-drinks-on-weekends?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant Aqua Bleu just announced some great deals for dinner: three courses for $15 on weekdays, or $37 for two people – with drinks – on weekends. The prix fixe weekday dinners are available from 4-9pm Monday-Th... Value or discount Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:26:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Santa-Cruz-restaurant-Aqua-Bleu-offers-discount-three-course-dinners-includes-drinks-on-weekends?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Whet-Your-Appetite-Free-tastings-classes-and-vegan-cookbook-reading-with-free-food?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner There are several fun, free culinary-related events in Santa Cruz and nearby this week: enjoy! Vegan Cookbook Reading and Free Samples A tenth-anniversary edition of bestselling cookbook How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Animal-Free Diet was just pub... Events Value or discount Chefs Vegetarian Vegan Month Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:38:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Whet-Your-Appetite-Free-tastings-classes-and-vegan-cookbook-reading-with-free-food?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Vegan-cookbook-How-It-All-Vegan-Author-Sarah-Kramer-at-Bookshop-Santa-Cruz-with-free-food-samples?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner   The bestselling cookbook How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Animal-Free Diet by co-authors Sarah Kramer and Tanya Barnard was first published 10 years ago. A tenth-anniversary edition was published on September 1, 2009, and to celebrate, Booksho... Events Chefs Recipes Vegan Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:53:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Vegan-cookbook-How-It-All-Vegan-Author-Sarah-Kramer-at-Bookshop-Santa-Cruz-with-free-food-samples?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Whet-Your-Appetite-Wine-and-Food-Benefits-on-Wednesday-Thursday-and-Friday?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Here is a roundup of this week’s food- and wine-related events in Santa Cruz and nearby. See "Will Travel for Food" and "Save the Date" for more. Taste 30 Food & Wine Samples The 5th annual A Taste of Santa Cruz will be ... Wine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:26:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Whet-Your-Appetite-Wine-and-Food-Benefits-on-Wednesday-Thursday-and-Friday?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d2-A-Taste-of-Santa-Cruz-Event-with-30-restaurantswineriesproceeds-benefit-homebuyers?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner   The 5th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz” will be held from 5:30-9pm at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, November 5. At this culinary bonanza, thirty restaurants and wineries offer samplings – all included in the $30 ticket pric... Events Wine Benefits Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:15:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d2-A-Taste-of-Santa-Cruz-Event-with-30-restaurantswineriesproceeds-benefit-homebuyers?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Santa-Cruz-Restaurants-Openings-Closings--Changes?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Here is a list of restaurants that opened, closed, or had significant changes in the last couple of months. Readers: this is a new feature that I’ll be posting every month or two, depending on restaurant activity in our area - Tara Now Open: T... Deli Thai Mexican Asian Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:55:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Santa-Cruz-Restaurants-Openings-Closings--Changes?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Vegetarian-recipe-from-The-Foodie-Handbook-Chez-Pim-blog-author-Pim-Techamuanvivits-new-book?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner World-famous foodie Pim Techamuanvivit is celebrating the publication of her new book. Below is a recipe – one of many that appear in “The Foodie Handbook: The (Almost) Definitive Guide to Gastronomy.” A more complex version of this... Chefs Recipes Vegetarian Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:34:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Vegetarian-recipe-from-The-Foodie-Handbook-Chez-Pim-blog-author-Pim-Techamuanvivits-new-book?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Whet-Your-Appetite-Bookshop-foodie-reading-many-benefits-free-Niman-Ranch-hot-dogs-wine-dinner?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Here is a roundup of this week's food- and wine-related events in Santa Cruz and nearby.Tuesday: Two fabulous events to choose from 1) Food writer extraordinaire at Bookshop Santa Cruz Famous food blooger/culinary traveler Pim Techamuanvivit has rele... Events Organic food Value or discount Wine Benefits Chefs Kids Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:22:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Whet-Your-Appetite-Bookshop-foodie-reading-many-benefits-free-Niman-Ranch-hot-dogs-wine-dinner?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d23-The-Foodie-Handbook-Bookshop-Santa-Cruz-Pim-Techamuanvivit-reading-Tuesday-with-free-food-samples?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Famous food blooger Pim Techamuanvivit is celebrating the release of her first book, “The Foodie Handbook: The Almost Definitive Guide to Gastronomy.” There will be a reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30pm, and... Events Chefs Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:44:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d23-The-Foodie-Handbook-Bookshop-Santa-Cruz-Pim-Techamuanvivit-reading-Tuesday-with-free-food-samples?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Whet-Your-Appetite-Free-event-with-18-foodwine-vendors-UCSC-wine-tasting-Silicon-Val-discounts?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Another week with lots of fun events in Santa Cruz and nearby – Bon Appetit! Kelly’s French Bakery Hosts Huge Dinner Market This Saturday, October 24, Kelly’s French Bakery is hosting its second community-building dinner ... Events Organic food Mexican Value or discount Wine Benefits Italian Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:29:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Whet-Your-Appetite-Free-event-with-18-foodwine-vendors-UCSC-wine-tasting-Silicon-Val-discounts?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Kellyshosted-Dinner-Market-combines-many-local-restaurants-and-wineries-to-cook-up-tasty-feast?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Kelly’s French Bakery and the Swift Street Courtyard are hosting a community dinner market this Saturday, October 24, from 4-7pm. The first market on June 27 attracted 800 people; the organizers only expected a couple hundred but this time... Events Organic food Pizza Mexican Wine Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:14:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Kellyshosted-Dinner-Market-combines-many-local-restaurants-and-wineries-to-cook-up-tasty-feast?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Santa-Cruz-Open-Studios-fruit-photography-exhibit-carving-class-pumpkin-carving-contest?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Fruit carving by Petcharee Tamawong   Petcharee Tamawong is a talented artist: her specialty is fruit and vegetable sculpture, and she also does photography. You can see her beautiful work at Open Studios this weekend, and you can also take her... Events Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:56:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Santa-Cruz-Open-Studios-fruit-photography-exhibit-carving-class-pumpkin-carving-contest?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Free-chocolate-free-tea-Fair-Trade-sampling-at-New-Leaf-in-Santa-Cruz?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner   Who doesn’t appreciate free food and drinks these days? Especially when the refreshments promote sustainability, and include everyone’s favorite treat – chocolate – not to mention some tea. New Leaf is hosting Fair Tr... Value or discount Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:12:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Free-chocolate-free-tea-Fair-Trade-sampling-at-New-Leaf-in-Santa-Cruz?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Recipe-Caramelized-Onion-and-Balsamic-Vinegar-Bruschetta-from-renowned-cookbook-author-Fran-Gage?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner                 Related Articles Recipe from One Market chef Mark Dommen Recipe from Top Chef Master Elizabeth Falkner Recipe from two-Michelin-starred Manresa's David ... Chefs Recipes Italian Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:17:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Recipe-Caramelized-Onion-and-Balsamic-Vinegar-Bruschetta-from-renowned-cookbook-author-Fran-Gage?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Whet-Your-Appetite-Farmers-market-olive-oil-tasting-wine-dinner-fundraiser-with-Chef-Schultz?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner Sanderlings chef de cuisine Boris Ilabaca If you’re looking for something to do next Saturday, October 17, you have several choices! Also, don’t miss the new “Save the Date” and “Will Travel for Food” sections a... Wine Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:39:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Whet-Your-Appetite-Farmers-market-olive-oil-tasting-wine-dinner-fundraiser-with-Chef-Schultz?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Profile-of-San-Francisco-olive-oil-expert-Fran-Gage-Aptos-Farmers-Market-oil-tasting--book-signing?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner This Saturday morning, Santa Cruz folks have the chance to taste artisanal olive oil and meet Fran Gage – a San Francisco-based author, baker and olive oil aficionado – at the weekly Aptos Farmers Market by Cabrillo College. Ms. ... Events Chefs Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:27:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Profile-of-San-Francisco-olive-oil-expert-Fran-Gage-Aptos-Farmers-Market-oil-tasting--book-signing?cid=exrss-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner