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Food Trucks May 25

 Food Trucks May 25

Food Trucks are back in San Lorenzo Park!. Join us for the 2018 kick-off event on Friday, May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm with a HUGE Santa Cruz block party! Whether from Westside, Eastside, Seabright, Beach Hill or Downtown -- come break bread with your neighbors and enjoy fantastic food truck cuisine, local beer from Discretion Brewing and wine from Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery

PLUS boogie on down to the foot stompin’ tunes of local favorites Coffee Zombie Collective

Connect with your Santa Cruz neighborhood police team at your designated neighborhood spot and let's celebrate the start of Summer together, Santa Cruz!

Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and spread out on the green grass and open space! Meet your friends for a fun & relaxing night in the Park. Great for families -- bring your neighbors & dogs!

Presented by City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, FOPAR and Food Trucks A Go Go.

Want more food trucks? Food Truck events will be the final Fridays of May, June and July. Mark your calendars!

May 25 – Neighborhood Block Party featuring Discretion brews and Alfaro wines plus dance with Coffee Zombie Collective

June 29 – Superhero night featuring Santa Cruz Mountain brews and Bargetto wines. Dust off your utility belts, showcase your special powers and dress as your favorite superhero.

July 27 – Back to Summer Camp featuring Shanty Shack brews and Onesta wines Earn your food truck patch by wearing a camp shirt and participating in old-school camp activities. Announcements from your activity director start promptly at 5:00 pm.  

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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers