Cinco de Mayo San Francisco: Five Top Mexican Restaurants for Takeout and/or Delivery
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and in previous years, it was a very festive time, not only in San Francisco but across the entire country. But this year is completely different, with shelter-in-place orders, social distancing and restaurants restricted to just take out or home delivery orders. While large-scale gatherings and parties will be prohibited, families, couples and housemates can still enjoy the 5th of May with some authentic Mexican cuisine. The following is a brief profile of five of the best places in San Francisco to order food and drink for this year’s Cinco de Mayo. Papalote Valencia 3409 24th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 970-8815 www.papalote-sf.com…
Bikes, Pets and Sustenance: 10 More Essential Santa Cruz Businesses To Support Right Now
As Santa Cruz County trudges towards another month of shelter-in-place mandates, many local businesses are working as hard as ever to stay open. While gas stations and groceries stores are clearly essential services, other business need community support, particularly those that are locally owned and operated. This includes pet supply stores, a multitude of food services and bike shops, where oftentimes bikes are the only mode of transportation for some customers. With no set date to ease the current county or state restrictions beyond May 4, it’s still vitally important to buy local and support small businesses. Here then, is a look at 10 local businesses in Santa Cruz County…
10 Classic Movies To Ease Your Wanderlust While Sheltering In Place
Watching classic movies are one of the great ways to ease your wanderlust during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only will you be able to enjoy some of the finest films of the Golden Age, you’ll also be able to take your mind off all the bad news that seem to appear every other moment. What’s more, classic movies can take you to places you’ve never visited before while capturing the essence of a time when life was so much simpler. And who knows, perhaps you might have a better appreciation for life and what’s in store when the pandemic is over. Here are just 10 of the best classic movies…
10 More Santa Cruz County Businesses To Support Right Now
As Santa Cruz County and the rest of America enter yet another week of sheltering in place, small businesses need community support more than ever. Not only are family-owned restaurants suffering, but some established local businesses have completely shut down or relying heavily on internet sales. While grocery stores are thriving, these essential businesses have struggles too, as employees take painstaking precautions to protect its customers and themselves from the coronavirus. Whether you’re a Santa Cruz County resident or you live elsewhere, please consider supporting local business during the worst pandemic in modern history. Avanti Restaurant 1917 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 427-0135 www.avantisantacruz.squarespace.com Under new ownership but…
Support Santa Cruz County Businesses Now
Like others across America, Santa Cruz County small businesses are suffering an economic impact as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, some popular local businesses have reportedly shut down permanently or on the verge of bankruptcy. While small businesses may gain some benefit from the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, they still need community support to get through this crisis and protect their loyal employees. Here are just 10 of the many businesses throughout Santa Cruz County that need your help right now. Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery 420 Hames Road Corralitos, CA 95076 (831) 728-5172 www.alfarowine.com Regularly named one of the best wineries in Santa Cruz County,…
10 Travel Movies To Watch If You’re Stuck At Home
Are you spending more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? If so, maybe a couple of travel-related movies might help you better cope with this difficult time in your life and in the entire world. While you will certainly find other things to do in your home, watching an uplifting movie might take your mind off the lack of outdoor activities and the constant gloomy news on television and online. All of these modern era films are available for a fee or free with a trial or paid subscription on streaming video sites like Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube and many others. Amélie Interested in watching movie…
Visitor Guide To Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
For many movie and TV fans, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is the very first place to visit in Los Angeles. Located at one of the world’s most famous film studios, the Studio Tour provides visitors with the experience of a lifetime, to see where countless numbers of famous movies and TV shows were made both past and present. What’s more, visitors will get to view authentic costumes and props from timeless classics like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon to recent movies like Batman Begins, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Wonder Woman. They might even possibly see a famous actor or two. If you’re a first time…
A Closer Look At Oakland’s Waterfront Hotel
When planning a trip to Oakland and the Bay Area, you might want to take a closer look at the Waterfront Hotel in historic Jack London Square. Not only is this an exceptional Joie de Vivre-branded boutique hotel, it’s also TripAdvisor’s best-valued hotel in the entire city. Coupled with magnificent views, great service and hospitality and endless things to do, it’s safe to say that business, leisure and pet-friendly travelers will simply love the Waterfront Hotel. About The Waterfront Hotel Waterfront Hotel 10 Washington St. Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 836-3800 www.jdvhotels.com/waterfront-hotel The flagship hotel in Oakland’s vibrant Jack London Square, the nautical-themed Waterfront Hotel has been an integral part of…
Plant-Based Super Bowl Party Recipes From The Culinary Institute Of America
Are you looking to serve a few plant-based dishes for your Super Bowl LVI party this weekend? If so, perhaps one or more of these fabulous dishes provided by the Culinary Institute of America at Copia can make a difference. Each of the following recipes will be easy to prepare and exceptionally delicious. What’s more, these plant-based recipes are healthier alternatives to greasy dishes commonly associated with Super Bowl parties. About The Culinary Institute of America at Copia Culinary Institute of America at Copia 500 First St. Napa, CA 94559 (707) 967-2500 www.ciaatcopia.com The Culinary Institute of America at Copia is a branch campus of the prestigious Culinary Institute of…
Five Places To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just around the corner and people across the nation are busy making final preparations for a number of special events. Held annually on the third Monday of January, MLK Day marks the birthday of Dr. King. However, the federal holiday is also intended to celebrate the life and legacy of the most important civil rights leader in American history. Although events in 2018 in observing MLK 50 were profoundly significant, this year’s holiday is also important as it marks the 25th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service, a day of volunteer service across the country. See where the best places are to honor…
