Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Tempel Beth El’s Chanukah Extravaganza, featuring a dinner of roast chicken, vegetables and latkes. After dinner, the Aptos temple’s Rock Shabbat Band will lead a Rock of Ages Chanukah service, followed by donuts and other desserts. If you have a menorah, bring it to add your light to the joyful glow.
Mark the longest night of the year on Saturday with a Winter Solstice Dinner at The Grove Cafe and Bakery in Felton. Owner and chef Jessica Yarr will collaborate with Colectivo Felix chef Diego Felix for an experience that showcases bold flavors and winter traditions and celebrates the warmth of the season. Tickets are $172.57 per person, with an optional wine pairing with natural wines by Margins Wine for $30.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Dec. 20-26
Here are some upcoming local food and drink events you might be interested in:
Friday, Dec. 20
- Chanukah Extravaganza with latke dinner and Rock of Ages music show | 5:30 p.m. @ Temple Beth El Jewish Community Center
- Winter Solstice Ritual – Dancing Freedom – Cacao & Dance Journey | 7:15 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $35-45
Saturday, Dec. 21
- Island Holiday Party at Steel Bonnet Brewing | Noon @ Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
- Solstice Dinner at The Grove | 6 p.m. @ The Grove Cafe and Bakery | $172.57
Wednesday, Dec. 25
- Christmas Buffet at Chaminade Resort & Spa | 8 a.m. @ Chaminade Resort & Spa | $25-85
Thursday, Dec. 26
- Neighborhood Night | Community Hanukkah Dinner at The Grove | 4:45 p.m. @ The Grove Cafe and Bakery | $50