Snaking through the showcase of Santa Cruz's finest restaurants like a foodie trick-or-treat, last night's "Taste of Santa Cruz" fulfilled each of my culinary cravings.  At more than 30 tables, eateries, wineries, and breweries paired with local business sponsors to delight the 800 guests.

From soups and spicy grilled skewers, to cheesecake and dark chocolate, I was impressed with the number of owners and executive chefs staffing the $30 progressive dinner. Their sponsors included local realtors, bankers, lenders, and title companies as well as financial advisors.

Streams of soft fabrics adorned the many meticulously appointed silent auction tables at the Cocoanut Grove. Exotic vacation packages were live-auctioned later in the evening.

This fourth annual event was presented by the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors, whose Housing Foundation has already awarded over $170,000 in grants to help first-time homebuyers with closing costs.

If you missed the event and would like to contribute, please call 464-2000, or visit the Taste of Santa Cruz website. And next year, I'll forward you an invitation.

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