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Proposed New Sister City Conversation- Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico

Join the Conservation

  • Date: 09/16/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location: London Nelson Community Center
    301 Center Street
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: On September 16, discover Puerto Escondido — our proposed friendship city. This important first step toward a Sister City partnership can inspire cultural exchange, youth initiatives, and economic growth for Santa Cruz.

Join the Conversation!

Building a Friendship City with Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico On September 16, discover Puerto Escondido — our proposed friendship city.

When: Tuesday, September 16th

Time: 6 pm

Where: London Nelson Community Center - Room 4
301 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA.

This important first step toward a Sister City partnership can inspire cultural exchange, youth initiatives, and economic growth for Santa Cruz. Your ideas matter—come share them!

831 429-9100

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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