HBA Elects 2012-2013 Board Members a Taste of Israel Representing ‘Engaged and Committed’ Hillcrest Businesses, 4 New Leaders Join Board As 2 Exit

Volume 4 issue 21

Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012

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(l to r) Current and past HBA board members Glenn Younger, Alonzo Ortiz, Michael Brennan, Jillian Dicola, Johnathan Hale, Robert Lane, Amy Capano, Delour Younan, Cecelia Moreno, Ronald Baranov, Eddie Reynoso, Michael Wright and Nicholas Papantonakis at the Oct. 9 annual meeting (Photo by SDUN) HBA elects 2012-2013 board members A taste of Israel Representing ‘engaged and committed’ Hillcrest businesses, 4 new leaders join board as 2 exit

By Anthony King There were eight seats available on the Reelected were Ronald Baranov of Baranov SDUN Editor board, with 11 people running. The current HBA Properties, Johnathan Hale of Hale Media, ➤➤ theater p. 14 board of directors now stands at 15 members. Pete Katz of Katz Real Estate and Glenn The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) Robert Lane of The Range Kitchen & Younger of Grah Security. held their 2012 annual meeting and quarterly open Cocktails, Cecelia Moreno of Crest Café, “The [HBA] represents all the businesses house on Tuesday, Oct. 9, where four new busi- Nicholas Papantonakis of Snooze an AM in Hillcrest,” Executive Director Benjamin ness representatives were voted onto the 2012-2013 Eatery and Eddie Reynoso of MOs Universe board along with four returning members. were elected as new members to the board. see HBA, page 20 Serving cold beer to warm friends for 20 years Kensington resident earns Live Wire to celebrate anniversary in traditional indie style volunteerism award

Dirty deeds and dirty words By Morgan M. Hurley is just, well, divine. Jonathan Tibbitts is an active contributor SDUN Assistant Editor Where craft beer is now com- to the United Way of San Diego County monplace and most beer pubs ➤➤ travel p. 22 As the owners of Live Wire in in the area tout long lists of North Park prepare to celebrate new and local brews on By Monica Garske 20 years in business, patrons and tap, Live Wire was one SDUN Reporter past barkeeps – 38 to be exact of the first to do so. – are making travel plans for an “We decided to The United Way of San Diego County – a non- anniversary weekend that will be open up a differ- profit organization dedicated to improving lives by “off the hook,” Live Wire-style. ent kind of bar, mobilizing the community and fundraising for edu- Named for the KCR college a bar that really cation, income and health issues – recently hon- radio station at San Diego State embraced the beers ored a Kensington resident for his volunteerism University where Live Wire’s two that were turning us and ongoing contributions to the community. owners worked some 25 years on and all the beers Jonathan Tibbitts was awarded the “Volunteer ago, this scary-on-the-outside that were kinda new,” of the Year” Naish Award during the United Way’s but warm-on-the-inside place at Chammas said. “We went annual campaign kickoff at the NTC Promenade the corner of Alabama Street and full force into all the best on Sept. 24. Inca gold El Cajon Boulevard is one of the imports and micro-brewed beer The award recognizes Tibbitts as an individual hippest dive bars in town. at that time.” who has made a significant and sustained contribu- Since day one, its juke box Unheard of in 1992, they tion to the nonprofit as a volunteer. The award is Index has been turning out the same opened Live Wire with 10 taps. named after Jack Naish, a former board member indie rock that owners Sam Since then, the two college and leader who exemplified the very qualities for Opinion…………………6 Chammas and Joe Austin lovingly friends have helped launch dozens which the award stands. Briefs……………………7 spun on KCR, music you would of tasty beers, with 25 percent of Tibbitts has been volunteering with United be hard-pressed to find on other the brews being local at all times. Way for the past 15 years. He began in 1997 and Feature…..………….…10 juke boxes around town. The beer that flows from their 24 taps see LiveWire, page 9 see Tibbitts, page 3 Dr. Ink….…………………12 Calendar………………17 HouseCalls.…………21 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 3 Having fun and staying healthy San Diego Sharks Basketball teaming up now in Uptown

By Cynthia Robertson fun playing basketball, and SDUN Reporter Winters infuses the game with the passion for the sport, hav- In the more than five years ing grown up in Wichita, Kans. that Bankers Hill resident Winter moved to San Diego after Stephen Winters has coached graduating from Kansas State basketball in San Diego, he said University in 2004. he discovered that children aged “People in that area live, Jonathan Tibbitts of Kensington nine through 13 in the Mission breathe and sleep basketball. We (Courtesy J. Walcher Communications) Hills area needed a basketball love it. I want to bring that en- From page 1 program. Because of this, ergy and passion to San Diego,” Winters created the San Diego he said. Stephen Winters keeps the league fun and healthy. tibbitts Sharks Basketball league, which Two seasons ago, when (Photo by MoniBella Photography) has been dubbed the “safest Winters was coaching at the league in San Diego.” local YMCA, a participant told Adrian said that playing in ball drills and just having fun as has consistently given his time to “Our league is different be- him that being on the team was the league helps him become a a team, Winters said, echoing the organization. cause we are not only promoting the most fun he ever had play- better player by practicing what his own life’s philosophy. Tibbitts has spent hundreds of basketball, we also are promoting basketball and he hoped he he needs to focus on to help the “Get rid of negativity. Have a hours each year on a wide array of ing good health, safe play and could play every season. team succeed, including condi- sense of humor. One thing that tasks including reviewing annual performance results,” Winters “He would always give me tioning. the kids and the parents will funding, actively recruiting other said. The program is based at a high five and say, ‘thanks, “Even though I don’t like tell you about me is that I joke volunteers and lending expertise the Presidio Recreation Center, Coach.’ When kids say things running the sprints, I know that around a lot,” he said. “Life is to struggling organizations. located at 2811 Jackson St. in like that to coaches, it always Coach Winters has the team do simple. Focus on the things that The nonprofit also touts Tib- Old Town. puts a smile on our faces. It is an them for our own health,” Adrian make you happy.” bitts as “always being the first to The focus on good health and amazing feeling,” Winters said. said. “It definitely pays off when The other coaches in the sign up for site visits” and stated safety came about partly due to As league chairperson, Win- we are in the game and we are league are the same way, he in a press release that the Kens- teaming up with an organiza- ters said one of the main goals not completely out of breath.” said, making it a point to find ington resident’s efforts have tion called InjuryFree, which of the game is to teach the kids Adrian also said he likes coaches who are passionate “not only shaped the United Way promotes staying safe in sports. to have enough fun that they how everyone on the team has for the game as well as the of San Diego County but have di- The league will also be working will want to return and play the their own specialties, yet learns children. He said he hopes that rectly impacted San Diego’s entire with several personal trainers, next season. The Sharks seasons to come together as one team one day the league will enjoy a business community.” and Winters plans on hosting a include eight games and a tour- to win. visit from a local professional or United Way President and representative from Sharp Medi- nament, a weekly practice and His mother said that Adrian’s university athlete. CEO Doug Sawyer said Tibbitts’ cal Center in order to give a brief a skills mini-camp. There are skills have improved dramati- League signups have started, award is well-deserved. presentation about what he calls two age groups for the all-boys cally and his confidence has and will continue for several “United Way recruits the people an “alarming diabetes epidemic.” league: nine – 11 years old and increased due to the positive more weeks. The first practice and organizations from across the “At the rate America is going, 11 – 13 years old. feedback he gets from his team- was held on Monday, Oct. 8, and community who bring the passion, one out of three kids will have Some of the league members mates and coach. “He doesn’t games begin Oct. 21 for the fall expertise and resources needed diabetes before adulthood. The are new to the game, while feel pressured to perform at a season, which lasts through Dec. to get things done,” Sawyer said main reason why is because others have played for years particular level,” she said, reiter- 22. Cost for the season is $63, in the same release. “This year’s families do not understand how and are returning, like 11-year- ating the strong health compo- plus a $25 refundable deposit for winners of the James F. Mulvaney to prevent it,” Winters said. old Adrian, who Winters calls nent in the league. a game jersey. For more informa- Award and the Naish Award are But the main focus about one of his more advanced team There always needs to be a tion visit sandiegosharksbasket- leaders in our community and daily the league, he said, is having members. balance between serious basketball.com or call 619-757-3399.u examples of Living United.” Tibbitts is thankful for the recog- nition and said his time with United Way has been equally rewarding. “Volunteering with United Way has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” Tibbitts said in the release. “I feel honored and grateful to receive such a special reward.” Additionally, United Way gave their third annual James F. Mulvaney Community Leadership Award to San Diego resident Richard “Dick” P. Woltman for his longtime volunteer service to the San Diego community. To learn more about United Way of San Diego County’s mission and how you can volunteer visit uswsd.org. “There are many ways to get involved in giving, advocating or volunteering,” Sawyer said. “To- gether, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own. That’s Living United.”u 4 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 NEWS www.sdcnn.com La Jolla Art & Wine Festival opens to all Changes for the 4th annual fundraiser include no cost and a new location

One of many artists at last year’s festival Children can play in the Geppetto’s / Witt Lincoln (Courtesy h2 Public Relations) Family Art Center (Courtesy h2 Public Relations)

By Anthony King part of the San Diego Unified be a gourmet marketplace as well SDUN Editor School District. as a wine and beer garden, featur- Originally created through the ing international wine and beer Organizers of the La Jolla Art Friends of La Jolla Elementary from San Diego’s breweries. Open & Wine Festival (LJAWF) have Inc., the festival donates profits to at noon each day, participating made significant changes to the “underfunded programs,” organiz- breweries include Ballast Point fourth annual event, scheduled ers said, including art, music, Brewing and Spirits, Stone Brew- for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 science, physical education, tech- ing Company, The Lost Abbey, – 14. Having charged an entrance nology and on-site medical care. Port Brewing, La Jolla Brewhouse fee for the initial three years, this Over 30,000 people are expected and Lighting Brewery. year’s festival is free and open to to attend this year’s event. There is live music scheduled the public. A suggested donation The juried art show and on two stages throughout the of $5 will be accepted at all festival fundraiser will feature the works festival weekend, as well as “roving entrances. of 150 artists from San Diego, Los entertainment” by the San Diego Launched in 2009 by Sherry Angeles, Orange County and Baja, Circus Center. Performing two to Ahern, the Art & Wine Festival Mexico. Selected by their peers, three circus shows each day, the has raised over $120,000 for artists from all mediums will be Circus Center teaches children regional elementary and middle represented: painting, watercolor, Cirque du Soleil-inspired perfor- schools, including Bird Rock sculpture, photography, drawing, mances and will stage their shows Elementary, La Jolla Elementary, ceramics, printing, glass, jewelry, somewhere on the festival grounds Torrey Pines Elementary and fiber, wood and mixed media. each day, as a surprise to guests. Muirlands Middle School. All are “It’s been an amazing expe- Due to a partnership with the rience working with LJAWF,” La Jolla Village Merchants As- Paul Fisher, CEO of Juried Arts sociation, this year’s festival will Entertainment line up Services, said in a press release. take place in the heart of La Jolla Juried Arts Service (JAS) helped Village, between Prospect and Saturday, Oct. 13 organized the attending artists, Kline streets on Girard Avenue, where were asked to participate marking another significant Stage One after review from Frances Bel- change for the growing event. liveau, Coleen Choisser, Karen Entrances for the festival 10:30 a.m. Rob Bondurant Deicas Depodesta, Judy Judy Judy include the main entrances on 11:30 a.m. Robin Henkel and Joyce Schneider. Kline and Prospect streets, as well 1:00 p.m. Euphoria Brass Band “JAS works with the top shows as two on Silverado Street and 2:30 p.m. Vanja James in the nation,” Fisher said, “and one on Wall Street. Attendees are 3:10 p.m. Colin Clyne it’s been a pleasure to see how the encouraged to use the valet park- 4:25 p.m. Nena Anderson drive, determination and profes- ing near the Kline Street entrance sionalism of the La Jolla Art & as well as several public garages Stage Two Wine festival has made this one and lots. 10:45 a.m. Jull Nooren of the best and fastest growing Additionally, there will be 12:00 p.m. Christy Bruneau events in the industry.” free shuttle service sponsored 1:00 p.m. Aja Lee In addition to the artists’ work by Donovan’s Steak and Chop 2:10 p.m. Bart Mendoza and silent auction, House. The service will 3:30 p.m. Erika Davies there will also run from Muirlands 4:40 p.m. Jesse LaMonoca Middle School, located at 1056 Nautilus St., Sunday, Oct. 14 and the Holiday Inn Ex- press at 6705 La Jolla Blvd. to the Kline Stage One Street entrance. 10:35 a.m. Jeffrey Joe The 2012 Art 12:30 p.m. Robin Henkel & Wine Festival 1:50 p.m. Heavy Guilt Duo is open from 10 3:20 p.m. Sara Petite a.m. to 6 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Steph Johnson on both days. For more infor- Stage Two mation about 10:30 a.m. Scott Mathiason the festival, 11:45 a.m. Tweed Deluxe Blues artists and 1:00 p.m. Peter Sprague parking visit 3:20 p.m. Sol e Mar presents ljawf.org or The Bossa call 858-228- 4:25 p.m. Sol e Mar featuring 6542.u Andre Monari Attendees at a previous festival (Courtesy h2 Public Relations)

A map of this year’s festival in the new location (Graphic by Disciple Design) www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 5

Orchids, however there were no Vons Mission Hills receives other winners. Among the nominees were D Bar and Snooze restaurants ‘Onion’ for architecture & design in Hillcrest, the Big Front Door restaurant on Park Boulevard, the Store given designation at SD Architectural Foundation annual awards IBEE Tree mosaic at the Alice Birney School in University Heights, By Anthony King architects and urban planners the Hillcrest Pride Flag monument, SDUN Editor worked on this project with Vons and the Sharp Memorial Hospital green their architects from the beginning, roof in Bankers Hill and the Aldine At the 2012 Orchids & Onion and approved the final design,” Drive Slope Restoration Project in awards ceremony and silent auction Fehlman wrote. “Although it is not Talmadge. held Thursday, Oct. 11, the season’s the ideal sidewalk oriented, small- In North Park, the retail center annual list of architectural and scale retail that we all love, it was a that includes the Fresh & Easy design winners and losers were an- compromise that balanced street grocery store on University Avenue nounced. Winners, called “Orchids” orientation, scale, parking, art and was nominated for an Orchid, as was included the Chicano Park restora- the goals of Vons.” the Media Arts Center’s “Take Back tion and losers, or “Onions,” includ- What began in the 1970s, the the Alley Project” the Seven Grand ed the Miramar College campus. Orchids & Onions awards were Whiskey Bar, and the three restored In Uptown, the newly completed purchased by SDAF in 2004 and re- Class 1 streetcars, among others. Vons Mission Hills located at 450 launched in 2006 as an educational This year saw the first time University Ave. was awarded an On- tool and fundraiser for the nonprofit. the public could vote on all of the ion for both architecture and design. SDAF uses the awards to educate People’s Choice nominees, 21 in Described as a suburban grocery and promote outstanding architec- total. In previous years, public vote store “plopped … on top of a park- ture, planning and urban design in was limited to one project. Program ing garage in Mission Hills” on the the San Diego region. co-chair Pauly De Bartolo said in a Orchids & Onions website, the store For the awards, SDAF selects press release, “This new feature of opened March 29 after years of plan- a jury of design professionals and People’s Choice voting encourages ning and months of construction. artists to determine the winners and more public input, thereby offering The San Diego Architectural losers based on public nominations. the citizens of San Diego even more Foundation (SDAF) did give credit This year there were 149 nomina- of a say in what they like and don’t to the designers as well as Vons tions: 134 Orchids and 15 Onions, of about how San Diego is designed owners for working closely with which the Mission Hills Vons store and developed.” the community, which included the was one. The Orchids & Onions awards Mission Hills Town Council, Uptown The 2012 jury included Robin were held at the Museum of Planners, the San Diego Planning Wilson Carrier of Robin Wilson Contemporary Art San Diego in La Commission and the City Council. Interior Design, Nathan Lee Colkitt Jolla, Calif. Sam Zien, host of “Sam The main complaint against the of Colkitt & Co., Catherine Herbst the Cooking Guy,” was master of 58,000-square-foot store was the of Rinehart Herbst, Marcie Harris of ceremonies. structure’s parking garage, which Marcie Harris Landscape Architec- For a full list of winners visit sits slightly below street level, allow- ture, artist and designer Christopher orchidsandonions.org u ing for added light and ventilation. Puzio, and Gregory Strangman of “The possibility for an interesting, the LWP Group. active and vibrant street scene is now Several other locations in Up- non-existent,” the website states. town were nominated for Mark Fehlman, president of awards this year, all the Mission Hills Town Council during the design process, posted a comment on the Orchids & Onions website before the awards were announced, saying it would be a “huge mistake” to award the project an Onion. “The community of Mission Hills Vons Mission Hills, located at 450 University Ave. (Photo by Darren Bradley) and a panel of architects, landscape Woltman Family Infusion Center opens in Hillcrest New outpatient hospital wing at Scripps Mercy specializes in cancer care

By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest recently announced the naming and opening of the Woltman Family Infusion Center, a new outpatient service at the hospital that specializes in cancer care and treatment of other health conditions. Local leaders gathered in Hillcrest on Sept. 19 for an official naming and opening ceremony. Patient care at the $1.3 million center is expected to begin this month. (l to r) Dr. Marin Xavier, Dr. William Stanton, Susie Woltman Tietjen, Richard The 3,100-square-foot treatment Woltman and Dr. Carrie Costantini at the center opening (Courtesy Scripps Health) center is made possible by philanthropic support from the Woltmans, Clinic building at 4020 Fifth Ave. It biotherapy and intravenous hydra- a local family that has a long legacy shares the fourth floor with Scripps tion will also be available. of advancing Scripps’ health care Cancer Center and offers an array of The center will primarily serve efforts in San Diego. expanded cancer care capabilities. Scripps patients, but other communi- “We’re grateful for the support That includes 12 comfortable ty physicians will also have the ability of the Woltman family to help bring patient treatment stations equipped to refer their patients, if needed. this important new health resource with a recliner chair, seat warmer, The new wing replaces an to the community,” said Dr. William wireless internet access and a eight-station infusion center located Stanton, medical director of Scripps private television. The center also on the ninth floor of Scripps Mercy Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy boasts an on-site pharmacy solely Hospital. Hospital, in a press release. dedicated to the needs of infusion Additional upcoming Scripps can- “This center offers a large, clinic patients, the press release cer care facilities are on the horizon. comfortable environment for our pa- from Scripps stated. The Scripps Radiation Treatment tients. We’ve also added a research In addition to offering chemo- Center is slated to open for patient nurse to this center, which opens the therapy cancer care, the Woltman care this fall, while the Scripps door for our patients to participate in Family Infusion Center is designed Proton Therapy Center is expected clinical trials,” he said. to serve patients with other neuro- to open in summer 2013. The Woltman Family Infusion logical, rheumatological and gastro- For additional information Center, built by general contrac- intestinal illnesses. about Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest tor ETC Building & Design of San Services including antibiotic and expansions to the hospital, Diego, is located in the Mercy therapy, blood product transfusions, visit scripps.org.u 6 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 opinion www.sdcnn.com Letters 3737 Fifth Ave. Suite 201 Bike-friendly city leaves San Diego, CA 92103 out pedestrians (619) 519-7775 PUBLISHER David Mannis Your editorial “America’s (619) 961-1951 most bike-friendly city” and ac- [email protected] companying letters showed zero EDITOR concern for pedestrians [see Anthony King Opinion, Vol. 4, Issue 20]. Yet, (619) 961-1952 even if University Avenue were [email protected] cut down to two lanes (which Assistant EDITOR ain’t gonna happen), adding bike Morgan M. Hurley lanes wouldn’t protect people (619) 961-1960 trying to cross the street, even [email protected] those with marked lanes and REPORTERS pedestrian signals. & COLUMNISTS I speak from experience. Charlene Baldridge A few years ago, when I was Logan Broyles in my low 70s, an elderly lady “Dr. Ink” Monica Garske and I were crossing University Michael Good Avenue on the east side of 10th Andy Hinds and University, having waited for Cynthia Robertson the pedestrian light. Suddenly a Frank Sabatini Jr. biker travelling east on Univer- Dave Schwab Ron Stern sity blew through the 10th Street Brian White red light, fortunately missing the lady but hitting me squarely Director of Sales in the left leg. No bones broken, & Marketing Mike Rosensteel but I had a painful bruise for a (619) 961-1958 week. [email protected] I will stipulate that not all bikers act as if traffic laws account execUtives Katherine Harkenrider and lights don’t apply to them; (619) 961-1955 merely that all too many do. Add- [email protected] ing dozens of bikes to streets already crowded with cars, Brennan MacLean (619) 961-1957 trucks and buses will simply put [email protected] pedestrians, especially elderly ones, at greater risk. Jennifer Muth The larger issue is not (619) 961-1963 Editorial making San Diego “the most [email protected] bike-friendly city,” it is making Deborah Vazquez Electric cars good? Crime down? San Diego no longer “the most (619) 961-1956 To quote [Bob Dylan’s “Ballad of a Thin pedestrian un-friendly city.” I [email protected] Man”] already have to put my life in The truth about cars and guns ART DIRECTOR “Something is happening here the hands of idiots who blow Rebecah Corbin By Bill Gunderson, Gunderson Capital but you don’t know what it is through stop signs at a high rate (619) 961-1961 do you, Mr. Jones?” of speed while yammering on [email protected] The stock market works two ways and every- The “something” here is crime. There’s a lot their cell phones. Now I’ll have ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR one knows the first: use current information to more of it happening than reporters know or to watch out for rogue bikers Anulak Singphiphat guess the future price of a stock. write about. as well? No way! Not without (619) 961-1954 But the opposite is also true, and probably Occasionally this information escapes a law forcing bikers to take a [email protected] even more useful: financial information from through the politically correct veil. The New course and exam on the traffic Accounting stock reports can give us insight into current York Times is just one of several large papers in laws, qualify for a license, and Denise Davidson events. What we learn here is often better for the country to write a story about how police are get tougher law enforcement on (619) 961-1962 one reason. If a CEO lies about his stock on his refusing to take reports on some violent crimes. busy streets for both drivers and [email protected] quarterly reports, he can go to jail. A recent federal report says more than half bikers. sales ASSISTANT Let’s look at news about cars and guns as two of violent crimes are not reported, 20 percent By the way, the day I read Marie Khris Pecjo recent examples. of which are because people do not believe the your editorial, I had been on a Andrea Goodchild The airwaves are full of happy horse apples police will do anything about it. #2 bus that passed the Linkery Michael Burlaza about electric cars, especially the Chevy Volt. In Oakland, using a technology for pinpoint- at its busy lunch hour, in order OPINIONS/LETTERS After the Obama administration loaned or gave ing urban gunfire – the ShotSpotter – only about to see their much-touted bike San Diego Uptown News General Motors (GM) $100 billion, reporters 10 percent of gun shots are reported to the station. Guess what? Not a single encourages letters to the editor and could not tell us enough about what a great car police. bike was using it! guest editorials. Please email both to [email protected]. Include phone this is. The spin continues today. Even so, governors like Martin O’Malley of number and address for verification. CNN recently told us the Chevy Volt may Maryland slough off complaints of rising crime: —William A. Koelsch, Bank- We reserve the right to edit letters for have had a rough start, “but those concerns are “Baltimore had cut its crime rate more than any ers Hill, via email brevity and accuracy. Letters and guest beginning to fade.” Sales are up by 700 percent American city of comparable size.” editorials do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or staff. over last year. Hooray! But gun owners have their own sources, their Then some wisenheimer at Reuters checked own eyes. They see lots of violent crime and lots Bike advocates needed for SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS the real numbers and figured out that GM was of people ignoring, excusing and condoning it. Press releases and story ideas Balboa Park project are welcomed. Send press releases, losing $49,000 on every car. And the two biggest Gun permits and sales are exploding to re- tips, photos or story ideas to customers of the Chevy Volt are also its two big- cord levels. So much so, I wrote an article about Thank you for your editorial [email protected]. For breaking gest stakeholders: the federal government and it last year in the August 21 issue of the stock on bike friendly city in the Sept. news and investigative story ideas GM itself. market news site, Seeking Alpha, called “Guns 28 – Oct. 11 edition [see “Are contact the editor by phone or email. Take away the subsidies. Take away the arti- are Better Than Gold.” Six months later the we really ready to be ‘America’s distribution ficial purchases. Take away all the rosy forecasts company I wrote about, Sturm Ruger, had to stop most bike-friendly city’?” Vol. 4, San Diego Uptown News about the millions of electric cars that will soon taking orders for new guns because they could Issue 20]. is distributed free, every other Friday. COPYRIGHT 2012. All rights are dominate the highways. All that is left is a com- not make them fast enough. Here’s something the city reserved. Printed in the pany betting its future on a car few people want; Some of the political people say it was be- can do to encourage safe biking: United States of America. depending on subsidies more and more people cause they felt threatened by potential pending ensure there are bike advocates are less and less willing to tolerate. gun and ammunition control out of Washington, providing input to the Prado The stock is down about 33 percent over the D.C. Maybe that was part of it. bridge redevelopment in Balboa last two years since GM zeroed out its stock But looking at the quarterly reports of Smith park. price and issued a new IPO. and Wesson and Sturm Ruger paints a more I ride my bike through North Economists like to look at what people do. complete picture. Most of the increase in sales Park, Hillcrest and Balboa Park Not what they say. That’s why financial informa- for Sturm Ruger is guns for self defense, reports almost daily, and think the Prado tion is so important. Investor Daily. bridge project is a great oppor- Public information connected to GM’s stock The politicos and papers may say crime is tunity for the city to encourage, is the only reliable source about what is really down. But gun owners are seeing a big increase support and ensure the safety happening with our federal experiment making in mob violence in cities throughout the country, of bicyclists. The Prado bridge electric cars, and it is a different picture than and also wondering why the newspapers are so redo should take the needs of most stories in the mainstream media. eager to ignore it and the police to willing to bicyclists into account. Let’s look at guns. explain it away. I would love to see your After a recent spate of violent crime in down- Some are using that information to buy a editorial board encourage this town Baltimore, Md., much of it caught on video, promising stock. Others are using it to protect opportunity in print. a crime reporter lamented at the over reaction, themselves from what many papers and politi- Thank you. saying “crime statistics are down” but people just cians say does not exist. But what quarterly don’t know it. stock reports tell us is real.u —David Osborn, via emailu www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 7

disrupted care. The Peer Advo- approved additions will rank San cacy program is the heart of the Diego first on the list. ECOtality will UptownBriefs agency, and Being Alive is seeking install the charging stations using volunteers who will be able to $850,000 of federal grant money for LAFAYETTE HOTEL HOSTS GRAND provide resources and counseling the expansion, and will reimburse RE-OPENING services to clients. For HARP, the the city for electricity used at the The iconic Lafayette Hotel organization is looking for licensed stations. Completion is expected by located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd. massage, chiropractic care, reiki, the end of the year. “I know that by in North Park celebrated with a reflexology, acupuncture and other increasing publicly available charg- grand re-opening party on Thurs- therapies. They are also accepting ing infrastructure, electric vehicle day, Oct. 11. The celebration was applications for licensed barbers or adoption will further swell in San Di- held in part to thank all who made hair stylists. Those interested can ego, which will further improve our the $6 million renovation – that visit the Being Alive center at 4070 environment and our quality of life,” focused on sustainability – a real- Centre St. to fill out an application. Gloria said in the announcement. ity. The redevelopment included a new restaurant, renovation of Ken-Tal Association to host Being Alive partners with Uptown’s all 131 rooms, the installation of mayoral forum Babycakes for free HIV-testing fuel cell technology to heat the Mayoral candidates Bob Filner incentive popular Olympic-sized swimming and Carl DeMaio will be address- Being Alive HIV/AIDS ser- pool, refurbishment of furniture ing the Kensington-Talmadge vices has begun conducting free and the installation of Energy Community Association in an open- HIV testing on Tuesdays from Star appliances. The new interior forum meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at their offices, design sought to “uncover the rich 18. The forum will take place at the located at 4070 Centre St. “We are spirit of the hotel, while respect- Kensington Community Church, pleased to begin HIV testing here ing its 66-year vibrant soul,” a located at 4773 Marlborough Dr. at Being Alive,” said Executive press release stated. The Lafayette at 7:15 p.m. Filner and DeMaio will Director Shannon Wagner in a is one of two San Diego hotels that be participating in a debate-style press release. “It is done in a safe receive the Environmental Level format, with opening statements, and non-clinical setting. If you or Certification for the California and questions from both a mod- someone else has been putting Green Lodging Program. Origi- erator and the audience. Before off the test, consider making an nally built in 1946, the hotel was the forum, there will be a hosted appointment today.” As incentive, once positioned as a getaway for dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost for the the nonprofit has teamed up with Hollywood socialites and boasts a dinner is $12 for Ken-Tal Commu- Babycakes to offer a “Buy One, glamorous history. Today the pool nity Association members and $15 Get One Free” coupon for a cup- area is a popular gathering place for nonmembers. Organizers are cake at either of the restaurant’s Sudoku Answer key, page 19 for locals and visitors throughout asking attendees to RSVP to Ken locations. “We are pleased to team the week for the hotel’s “Dive- Video at 619-284-2477 by Oct. 16. up with Being Alive and offer an In” movie nights, live acoustic For those wishing to attend but not incentive for people to get tested,” music, other events and the Imig’s have dinner, there will be limited Babycakes owner Christopher Uptown Crossword Kitchen & Bar. For more infor- seating and no cost. Stavros said in the release. While mation call 619-296-2101 or visit an appointment is preferred, walk- lafayettehotelsd.com. TASTE COMES TO MISSION HILLS in clients are welcome. To make The first Taste of Mission an appointment call 619-291-1400. South Park PR firm wins top Hills takes place Tuesday, Oct. industry awards 16 from 5 – 9 p.m., with dozens of Mission Hills residents Announced Oct. 4, J. Walcher restaurants in Mission Hills fea- appointed to Coastkeeper Communications (JWC) received turing samples representing food Community Advisory Council four Edward L. Bernays Awards from around the world. Tickets The San Diego Coastkeeper from the Public Relations Society are $20 and drink specials will announced the formation of the of America (PRSA), San Diego also be offered throughout the first Community Advisory Council and Imperial County Chapter. The night. City Council President and on Thursday, Oct. 11. Of the 10 public relations firm was founded ProTem Kevin Faulconer will be members, two are from Mission in 2001 and is based in South Park. in attendance, dedicating India Hills: Jenny Kressel and Allison The JWC team – consisting of Street North as “International Price. The inaugural council will South Park resident Jean Walcher, Restaurant Row” at 6:30 p.m. collaborate with Coastkeeper staff Bankers Hill resident Laura Wal- Restaurants participating include: and board members to inform the cher, Alpine, Calif. resident Sandy The Wellington, The Red Door, organization about water quality Young and Kensington resident Saffron, Shakespeare Pub & Grill, issues in San Diego County. “San Ashley Shafer – received two Silver Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria, Gelato Diego Coastkeeper’s Community Mark of Excellence awards, one Vero Caffe, Meshuggah Shack, Advisory Council will work with for the successful launch of the Cake Bakery, Shakespeare’s us to help us identify and solve the Marriott International Downtown Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea, critical issues affecting water qual- Los Angles and the other for the Rubicon Deli, The Regal Beagle, ity in our county,” said Coastkeeper San Diego County Childhood Olivetto, Starlight Lounge and board member Micah Mitrosky Obesity Initiative’s “5-2-1-0 Every Brooklyn Girl Eatery. Old Town in a press release. “By connecting Day!” messaging campaign. The Trolley will be offering free with these volunteers through this company won two Bronze Bernays shuttle service to participating collaborative committee, we’re en- Award Mark of Merit Awards for restaurants. Tickets are available suring the organization has direct securing coverage for two separate at State Farm at 928 Ft. Stockton involvement with the community clients. Additionally, Laura Walcher #105, Gelato Vero at 3753 India to solve everyday water pollution received the Eva Irving Com- St. or US Bank at 610 Washington problems and empower the community Service Award, given to a St. For more information visit munity as part of those solutions,” public relations professional whose ourmissionhills.com. he said. The 10 members were volunteer efforts for non-profit, selected from nearly 30 applica- philanthropic or public service or- San Diego expands electric tions. Kressel, Price and the rest ganizations embody the traditions vehicle charging stations of the council – Alberto Vasquez, of volunteerism. Laura Walcher is The City Council approved on Hector Valtierra, Jessica Toth, a past-president of the San Diego Oct. 2 to expand current infra- Craig Sherman, Harry Orgovan, Press Club and currently sits on structure to allow for more electric Taya Lazootin, Margarita Diaz and its board of directors. Current vehicle charging stations through- Brent Alspach – will be formally clients for JWC include Bazaar del out the city. Up to 117 public charg- introduced at the Seaside Soiree on Mundo, United Way of San Diego ing stations have been approved Nov. 15. For more information visit County and the Bali Hai Restau- for city-owned property. District sdcoastkeeper.org. rant, among others. For more Three Councilmember Todd Gloria information visit jwalcher.com. announced 33 of the new stations BABYCAKES LAUNCHES NEW EVENT will be in Uptown: five in the east TO HONOR BIRTHDAYS Being Alive seeks volunteers Balboa Park parking lot off Park Starting Oct. 20, Babycakes Hillcrest nonprofit Being Alive Boulevard; four each in North Park Hillcrest will begin a monthly has announced a call for volunteers at 4044 Idaho St. and the North event that will celebrate com- in a press release on Sept. 29. The Park Parking Garage; and five each munity birthdays. October is the HIV/AIDS service organization is near street intersections at Texas first month, and the promotion looking for specialized volunteers Street and El Cajon Boulevard, 35th will continue thereafter on every in three program areas: Helping Street and Adams Avenue, Normal third Sunday of each month. Hands Moving Services, Peer Street and University Avenue, Birthday girl and boy attendees Advocacy and their Holistic AIDS and Goldfinch and Washington and their friends will enjoy a Response Program (HARP). The streets. Targeted locations outside hosted vodka bar, Babycakes cup- Helping Hands services provide of Uptown include the Carmel cakes, balloons and other drink free moving services to Being Mountain Library, Skyline Hills and specials. To RSVP for “your” day, Alive clients facing eviction, Downtown. Currently, San Diego visit babycakessandiego.com or including assistance in finding has 10 public charging stations show up and they will accommo- affordable housing as well as aid- and ranks 16th out of 21 cities with date you. Babycakes Hillcrest is ing with medical supplies due to similar stations. These council- located at 3766 Fifth Ave.u At the Lanes Answer key, page 19 8 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 news www.sdcnn.com

be a mentor, a visionary and a staunch supporter of the KPBS mission. She was a true pioneer, not only for all women, Vanguard KPBS journalist Gloria Penner dies but all striving for the American Dream. More importantly, Gloria was devoted to San Diego and its diverse communities. Public figure remembered as activist, mentor and pioneer She believed in equal rights for all.” Longtime lesbian, gay, bisexual By Morgan M. Hurley and transgender (LGBT), and politi- SDUN Assistant Editor cal activist Gloria Johnson shared her memories of Penner as well, calling News came Monday, Oct. her an “early female voice” on radio. 8 of the passing of Gloria “I had the privilege of meeting Ms. Penner, a longtime local Penner once when she came to [the journalist whose trailblazing then called] San Diego Democratic career of influence spanned Club for a special event,” Johnson said. more than fifty years. “We found her to be a supporter of Penner spent the last 43 LGBT rights and a friend to all of us. years working for KPBS, the She will be missed.” local public media outlet of- The San Diego-based Women’s Mu- fered as a public service by seum of California, led by Executive San Diego State University, Director Ashley Gardner and board before succumbing to cancer President Anne Hoiberg, also released on Oct. 6 after a two-year a statement on her passing. struggle. She was 81. “With a heavy heart, we thank The organization released Gloria for being an inspiration to all of both a printed and a filmed us and for her dedication to upholding statement on Penner’s pass- the highest principles of journalism. ing, calling her a “broadcast- Her many contributions to the people ing pioneer.” The television and community of San Diego will live spot said Penner started her on,” they said. career at KPBS in 1989 as a A special tribute to Penner will be community relations director, included in the Women’s Museum of “a position she immediately California’s “Salute to the Women of abandoned for a camera and Broadcast History” program, to be a microphone.” KPBS had held Nov. 9 at the McMillin Center been in operation for two in Liberty Station. For more informa- years when Penner joined the tion about the tribute, visit womens- station. Gloria Penner was a staunch supporter of the KPBS mission. (Photo by Spark Photography/KPBS) museumca.org. “KPBS would not be the Penner and her distinctive voice same today if it wasn’t for the contribu- positions by adapting to whatever was The station identified Penner as a worked as long as possible, despite her ill- tions of Gloria Penner,” said General needed, and was “the first woman to champion of women’s rights, and a voice ness. Her last broadcast was July 20, 2012, Manager Tom Karlo in the printed state- reach a management position” at the sta- for not only women in the workplace, but as the mid-day host of the Editor’s Round- ment. “Gloria was among the first staff tion, Karlo said. all minorities. Her goal as journalist was table, a program she created in 1998. during the formative years of KPBS. “Gloria was a true trailblazer at KPBS to get “the inner thoughts and the outer She is survived by her husband, Bill She has been an integral part of KPBS’ and in local news,” he said. “She led the struggles” of those she interviewed. Snyder of La Jolla, Calif. and two sons, growth and change through the decades. way for women in journalism and set the “I had the fortune to work with Brad Penner of San Diego and Steve We will miss her dearly.” standard for political reporting and election Gloria Penner for over 15 years,” said Penner of Tucson, Ariz. There will be a During her extensive career at KPBS, coverage – in-depth thoughtful analysis – Monica Medina, the station’s director public celebration of Penner’s life at a Penner held many different titles and that remains a priority for KPBS today.” of diversity. “In that time, I found her to future date.u BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

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– at once belies, but in some ways on track. still pop in as well as those who matches what awaits inside. “He is the heart and soul of have moved away. Once patrons’ eyes adjust this place; he gets it,” Chammas “There is something at Live to the low lights, it quickly said. “He used to stand outside Wire that people keep coming becomes clear this place has and talk to friends while listening back for,” Chammas said. personality. There is a long bar to the bands from outside the adorned with perfectly spaced door [because he was underage]. Celebrate with Sam and Joe stools bolted to the polished, Then he started [working] at the Located at 2103 El Cajon wooden floors, several deep red door ten years ago.” Six years Blvd., Live Wire’s 20th anniver- faux-leather booths, and a couple later, Robles was promoted to sary party will be held the week- of “shrines,” one that Austin said manager. end of Oct. 19 – 20. Friday night reminds him of a refrigerator In the 1990s, long before will be bartender alumni night, with dozens of odd mementos the internet, Live Wire served where they “roll back the prices accumulated over time. the community as the weekly to 1992” by offering $3 draughts There are also stacks of bulletin board for the local indie for anyone showing up in a Live well-lit metal shelves that house scene, promoting bands, events Wire anniversary T-shirt, which every type of alcohol imaginable and even their competition. The you can also buy this year. and encapsulate the 24 qual- stash of flyers posted every Saturday night, indie bands ity taps, with two long, sleek Thursday in advance of the aMiniature and No Knife will wooden counters behind the bar weekend drew a hefty crowd. reunite for a sold-out party held made from actual bowling lanes Then, they pioneered the at the Mississippi Room of the extracted from the demolished weekly email blast and sent their Lafayette Hotel, two blocks Aztec Bowl nearby. newsletter that way for 15 years. away. Also Saturday, MIHO Gas- This is just one example of Today, they have 4,000 follow- trotruck will be bringing a cus- Manager Thaddeus Robles has been a part of Live Wire for years. how important area history is ers on their Facebook tom taco cart, and other events (Photo by Cornelia Kurtew) to these native San Diegans. page, keeping contact will be happening up and down Consider the fact Chammas and with people who the street between the Lafayette From page 1 Cajon Boulevard in 1992 present- Austin also took the reigns for Hotel and Live Wire.u ed the young new entrepreneurs 10 years of Golden Hill’s long- livewire with some early challenges. One abandoned Turf Supper Club, of the first things they did was breathing life back into it before The bar also served not only remove a bank of payphones just handing it back to its previous as a respite for local band mem- outside the door, a move that owner. bers before and after their late- was not very popular with some While Austin is night gigs, but also as a place for of the local street life. off managing his day them to market their music, as “Safety was a big issue, but job, and Chammas is new CDs always found their way when you’re in your 20s, it’s busy running their The front entrance of into the juke box. funny how much we’ll put our other joint projects, Live Wire bar on El “If you like beer and music, life on the line just to have a – The Riviera Supper Cajon Boulevard, with this is where you wanted to be good time,” Chammas said. “One Club in La Mesa and its iconic, melting bike spending your time,” Austin said. thing the seedy element doesn’t Krakatoa Coffee in rack in foreground. There was even a five-year like is foot traffic, and we were Golden Hill – as well (Photo by Cornelia Kurtew) period when local bands were crazy busy in the early ’90s. It as his own restau- allowed to pound away for Live helped push that element along.” rants The Whistle Wire crowds from the back of The deep red, box-style stucco Stop and The Sta- the bar, until the California De- exterior and its signature rusty- tion in South Park, partment of Alcoholic Beverage looking bike rack – which is they both say it is Control decided otherwise. actually a custom-made iron art in- Manager Thad- The location’s seedy past and stallation of a bicycle that appears deus Robles that the sordidness that defined El to be melting into the sidewalk keeps Live Wire 10 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 feature www.sdcnn.com Column One’s quarter century Hillcrest success attributed to customer support of local, mom-and-pop independents at the Hillcrest though Moore said they often Moore said, adding that the Moore said he “happened” location, with a get customers coming in from all boutique’s corner location offers into the business after a previous 25-day sale offer- over. a real “window on the world.” job failed to materialize when he ing 25 percent off “It’s not unusual for people “Our best customers of moved to the area in the 1970s. their entire stock, to actually drive from Orange course are homeowners,” said “I took a real low-wage job at through Oct. 31. County or from Palm Springs, Moore, “but people know us as a a place that sold pottery and This kind of deal is not because this kind of a mix of place to buy gifts as well.” fountains. All the rest is history,” business as usual for products is not available in a lot Column One could be called a he said. the store. of the cities that they live in,” he game changer in the home décor In addition to the store’s “We determined 25 years said. “It’s kind of gratifying when industry. Previous to the shop’s varied offerings, which Moore ago there are two ways to and Anderson have chronicled do business,” Moore said. through the years, another “Mark it up and always thing that makes Column One have a sale like most places special is where much of its do, or get a legitimate price merchandise comes from. all the time [and] leave “We probably have more it. Your customer knows U.S. products than any other that you always have a fair store I know of,” Moore said. price, no matter when they “Almost all of the outdoor come in.” garden-ware, and most of the One loyal customer is interior products, are made Bankers Hill resident Tony right here in the States.” By Dave Schwab Coletti. “Everything is Calling Buddha statutes SDUN Reporter absolutely unique,” Coletti the most popular, currently, said. “You’ve got phenom- Moore said that when they Through 25 years of doing enal owners [who are] very first started the focus was on business in Hillcrest, there has caring people and very Southwest furnishings. “Then been one constant for Column great for the community. it moved to neo-classical One: customer loyalty. They treat us all very well.” and now it’s trending more “I thank the community for Coletti said he pur- (l to r) Column One owners Steve Moore and Paul Anderson (Photo by Dave Schwab) contemporary. Anything with their support all these years,” co- chased his first water a bird on it sells like hotcakes. owner Steve Moore said. Moore fountain from Column The whole Asian category is owns the statuary and home One years ago, and comes in to customers find something they 1987 Hillcrest opening, plaster really big right now.” accessory boutique, located at browse “at least every week or can’t find somewhere else.” goods had been marketed almost Along with their customers’ 401 University Ave., with busi- two.” Column One started in down- exclusively as products for do-it- tastes, Moore and Anderson have ness partner Paul Anderson. “Nobody has the mix that town San Diego, but Moore said yourself hobbyists. Moore and witnessed the Hillcrest commu- “They got us started, and they’re we do,” Moore said. “It’s hard that after 11 months they realized Anderson proved that the time nity gradually change as well, continuing to be loyal to us, even to find any other place that will where they really wanted – and had come for a store devoted en- including more diversity. today,” Moore said. have neo-classic columns or needed – to be was in Hillcrest. tirely to statues and architectural “We’ve seen the gentrifica- Column One is in the midst of busts of the Greek gods.” “The beauty of Hillcrest is items as finished, home accesso- tion of Hillcrest,” Moore said. “It celebrating its 25th anniversary The store does offer delivery, it’s a real eclectic mix of people,” ries in San Diego. used to be a lot of seniors and gays and lesbians. Now it’s a mix of just about everybody you can imagine.” One thing that hasn’t changed about Hillcrest though, Moore said, is customer support for local, small business. “The clientele in Hillcrest really likes independent business,” he said. “Those businesses that come in that are a part of chains or big corporations tend to not last very long. The local community really likes the mom and pops [and] the unique little Paying too much for Computing Services? boutiques. That goes for the restaurants too. My experience is the bigger chains don’t do as FREE well as the little, mom-and-pop Remote Computer Services independents.” Offer good until March 31, 2013 Column One is open Mondays www.ﬁshbonecomputing.com through Saturdays from 10 a.m. Call Uptown & Downtown’s IT! to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa- (619) 916-8089 tion call 619-299-9074 or visit columnonesandiego.com.u www.sdcnn.com dining San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 11

Skewered chicken with fries (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) frank sabatini jr. restaurant review

o, it is not a our taste buds. Either way, Polynesian carnivores will love it. restaurant, The falafel combo was also which many a winner. It comes with a choice willN easily assume from the of sides that include mashed We finished with 646 University Ave. (Hillcrest) name. Instead, prepare your potatoes made without butter, but malabi, a custardy palate for some of the most beau- 619-295-0005 which tasted rich and homey none- dessert plated tiful everyday meals from a world Prices: Appetizers and salads, $5.99 theless. You also get four crispy prettily with rose away. Israel to be exact. to $15.99; entrees, $11.99 to falafel balls containing a fair dose water, coconut The new Tiki Taka Grill in $24.99 (Lunch specials: of herbs, given their parsley-green and pista- Hillcrest breaks the norm from interiors. The silver dispenser of chio nuts. Its everything that came before it in $8.95 to $10) tahini on the plate added swank to consistency is a their location: Z Pizza, Viva Pasta the presentation. little thicker than and most recently, Porkyland. It is The menu progresses to grilled flan, although light also the first eatery at this address about when visiting before me. items such as chicken and ribeye enough to fully devour to provide full wait-service and a Everything in it is finely chopped: skewers, lamb chops, New York after gorging on Tiki’s host station outside the door. red peppers, cucumbers, onions, steak and pan-fried schnitzel made clean, healthy meals. If you Owned by two young Israeli parsley and tomatoes, leaving you with breaded pounded-out chicken. are a fan of Middle Eastern Beef and pine nuts encircled by creamy men who are global soccer fans, with a confetti-like pile of fresh or- We opted for a long metal skewer of cuisine, this kitchen ex- hummus (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) they named the restaurant after an ganics elevated by olive oil infused chicken thighs that were juicy and poses you to the subtle intricate soccer maneuver used of- with mint and lemon. flavorful as expected, dipping some recipe permutations ten by the Spaniards on the playing Hummus comes in six differ- of the pieces into a bowl of spicy straight from Israeli fields. Being the sports fan I’m not, ent varieties, ranging from classic homemade harissa sauce that was households.u the term “tiki taka” initially had me or with the addition of mush- put on our table earlier. imagining pineapple fried-rice and rooms, pine nuts or shawarma. “The food here is a taste of fruity Mai Tais. We zeroed in on the hummus with home,” our waiter said while A visit begins with a large com- coarsely ground beef, a novel pre- tending to us with the effi- plimentary disc of puffy laffa bread, sentation that featured a mound ciency you would experience in covered in herbs and fresh from the of meat and pine nuts encircled fine-dining establishments. In grill. It is accompanied with little by the creamy bean puree. Along addition to excellent service, the bowls of lightly dressed cabbage, the way, we detected the occa- hospitality factor runs high super-garlicky Israeli salsa and sional flavor of lamb, although our as the staff affectionately chickpeas sitting in a pond of tahini knowledgeable waiter, also from begins showering you and olive oil. Their flavors were ter- Israel, insisted that the spices with bread and dips the Falafel accompanied by tahini sauce and mashed rific and the presentation colorful. used in the beef were tricking moment you’re seated. potatoes (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) Laffa is used traditionally throughout the Middle East for grabbing, wrapping and sopping a wide variety of foodstuffs. It arrives to the table continuously throughout your meal. The bread is marvel- ously chewy in parts and delicate and crispy where it bubbles. Fear not, the crumbly mess you leave behind after repeatedly ripping into it is part of the dining ritual. Growing up in Israel, co-owner Itay Cremisi said that Friday dinners were “full of salads.” Thus, he makes available an assortment of tapas-sized medleys to get you started. Some are made with Moroccan carrots and chopped chicken livers; others involve spiced cherry tomatoes and tabouli. Roasted eggplant cloaked in a puddle of tahini was particularly ravishing, offering a balance of sweet and zingy flavors nurtured by the bread. We also chose a full-size Israeli salad that my companion raved 12 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 dining www.sdcnn.com Evil indulgences Toronado San Diego 4026 30th St. (North Park) 619-282-0456 Happy Hour: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily

tion features more than 50 craft considerably lower than what beers on tap, all discounted at you will find at many restau- $1 off during daily happy hour. rants around town that sling Most are regularly priced at pork belly in smaller quantities. Come On $5.50, including Evil Dead Red Actually, the entire food menu by AleSmith Brewing Company, brims with good grub, such Get Happy! a limited-production brew that as charcuterie plates, gourmet tends to come around for the burgers and assorted sausage Dr. Ink Halloween season. sandwiches. It’s exactly the kind Perhaps it was because I of food that belongs with sturdy The subjects of cars and bars started drinking this vivid- beers. are intertwined at Toronado in mahogany ale on an empty A musician I rubbed elbows North Park, which is named stomach that I became quickly with at the bar summed up after the classic 1966 Oldsmo- woozy. Or maybe it was too Toronado’s atmosphere aptly, bile coupe as well as the original early in the day to start dab- saying that the high ceilings Toronado craft beer bar in San bling in the suds. But by the and wood tables remind him of Francisco. time I was halfway through the a back-East establishment, with Shortly before production glass, the beer’s 6.6 percent a solid feel and friendly folks of the vehicle made its last hur- alcohol content had me feeling running the joint. The only dif- rah in 1992, beer aficionados as though I had kicked back ference is that liquor and wine up north were catching on to double the amount. As is the are not served. No big deal. Just the micro-brewing scene and case with craft beer, you always connect with a flavorsome brew, flocking to Toronado on Haight get more bang for the buck, throw a buck in the juke box Street for their Chimay fixes. especially when the flavor is this and you won’t even notice.u The bar, now 25 years old, smooth and finishes with an ad- remains a legend while taking dicting semi-bitter snap. on a second set of roots in San The draft menu hangs RATINGS: Diego. prominently above the bar, an Launched four years ago by a easy read without having to Drinks: former employee of Toronado in squint. Other standouts, had I Craft beer rules the day here. The selection San Francisco, the local incarna- not been driving, was Duchesse covers all bases, with a rotating list of more De Bourgogne, another red ale, than 50 beers on tap. A large number of but with tart and fruity notes bottles are also available. that sells for only $8. I’m also Food: a fan of Blind Pig IPA, Feeding The menu is authored by a professional Frenzy and Damnation, all of chef and features a variety of burgers, which were staring me in the sausages and skewers. The pork belly face while exercising restraint. with spiced chili sauce and coleslaw was impressive. Pass the food menu, please. A couple of skewers loaded with unctuous chili-spiced pork Value: belly became the next best Tap beers are $1 off during happy hour, a vice. The dish costs $6, priced swell deal considering that they normally average $5.50. Also, on Mondays from 6 p.m. to closing, all local drafts are $3.

Service: With dizzying beer choices, the bartender was quick to explain their characteristics and from where they originate. Food service was also speedy. Duration: Instead of waiting for other happy hours to kick in late in the day, Toronado gives us an earlier start, catering to those of us who can handle midday drinking.

(left) A feisty red ale is paired with a generous portion of skewered pork belly. (Photo by Dr. Ink) 13 ‘Keep the Lights On’ Pg. 16 Volume 4, Issue 20 • Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 • San Diego Uptown News

By Logan Broyles line up, a lot of these bands and with full, matching Mariachi suits SDUN Reporter fellas are great friends and old for all members. band-mates.” “Rocktoberfest is actually held In this era of sold-out shows, in the parking lot behind West arenas and music-festival tickets Coast, so the experience is really that cost an arm and a leg (and unique,” Zimmerman said. “The a month’s rent), it’s rare to find Rocktoberfest 2012 outdoor environment is really great music at a reasonable price. great for bands, and the crowd Luckily, this year’s Rocktoberfest LINE UP has a much better view of the has the cure for those over-priced band than at many venues. The ticket blues. Mariachi El Bronx stage was enormous when we Coming back for it’s third played a couple years ago. Our Local band Hyena will play Rocktoberfest for the first time. go-around, the annual San Diego The Silent Comedy band really enjoys that because (Photo by André Couturier Maitret) Rocktoberfest is an outdoor beer Transfer we can move around freely.” and music festival being held Other acts include Mrs. on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3 to Hyena Magician, Family Wagon, New 11 p.m. in the vacant parking lot The Blackout Party Mexico, Euphoria Brass Band behind the Birch North Park and Blackout Party, including Theatre, located at 2891 Univer- Mrs. Magician guitarist and singer Tim Low- sity Ave. Family Wagon man of Low Volts. Lowman also Presented by The Casbah, FM performed at last year’s event. 94.9 and North Park’s West Coast New Mexico “Fans can expect to have a Tavern, this will be a 21-and-older- Euphoria Brass Band great time,” Zimmerman said. only event that will feature nine “There will be beer flowing, a bands on two outdoor stages. great sound system and stage, Appearances will alternate stages, and an amazing lineup. It really is giving attendees the chance to see There will also be a headliner an incredible event for such a low and hear all nine sets. performance by Los Angeles- ticket-price. You can’t go wrong For $15, there will be a full line based Mariachi El Bronx, a unique with an outdoor show in North up of some of San Diego’s best group that somehow manages to Park with an ample supply of beer. bands, including a couple 2012 fuse two seemingly contradictory What’s not to love?” San Diego Music Award winners. styles of music: punk rock and tra- For more information and tick- SD Music Award winners The Silent Comedy return for this year’s festival. “We played the debut year ditional Mariachi music, complete ets visit sdrocktoberfest.com.u (Photo by Rebecca Joelson) of Rocktoberfest two years ago and it was a really fun event, so we are happy to be back,” said Joshua Zimmerman, lead guitarist and backup singer of The Silent Comedy. With “wild live performances” and “genre-bending sound,” The Silent Comedy have been playing music since 1996, when Zimmer- man and his brother formed the band. They released their first studio EP in 2008, and were Best Pop winners and Artist of the Year nominees at this year’s Music Awards, held in August. Music Award Best Electronic winner, Hyena, will also be in attendance, as well as a performer from last year’s Rocktoberfest, Transfer, and the up-and-coming local band, Family Wagon. “This is our first time playing Rocktoberfest and we’re happy to be involved,” said Michael Cooper, the drummer for Hyena. “Great 14 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 theater www.sdcnn.com Dirty deeds and dirty words David Mamet’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ a classic lesson in ensemble acting

By Charlene Baldridge five cutthroat characters, not Mamet presents six of SDUN Theater Critic one of them sympathetic. They these guys, two by two, in the are Shelly Levene, John Wil- first act, which takes place in a It is said that playwright David liamson, Dave Moss, George Chinese restaurant that could Mamet is a misogynist. Looking Aaronow and Richard Roma. be on Howard Street. The “el” at his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1984 All work in a competitive real runs overhead and enormous Broadway play, “Glengarry Glen estate office in Chicago, at the koi swim in a fish tank over the Ross” – playing through Oct. depths of a depressed market duct-tape patched Naugahyde 21 at La Jolla Playhouse – one circa 1983. Other characters, booth. When act one is over, (l to r) Ray Anthony Thomas, Johnny Wu, Manu Narayan and Jeff Marlow becomes convinced the more apt both male, are henpecked client Todd Rosenthal’s meticulously (Photo by Craig Schwartz) term might be misanthrope. James Lingk and a police investi- detailed set flies upwards and The play has a population of gator named Baylen. the act two real estate office change, which he offers to split to do whatever he must, legal or is revealed in all its ransacked with Aaronow, who will be his not, to close the deal and to come disarray. accomplice in the crime. Aaronow out on top. Performed without an isn’t sure. In the third scene, top Revelation of the burglary’s interval, the play takes its name salesman Roma (Manu Narayan) perpetrator is the big wow of act from two Florida subdivisions tries to close a deal with his cli- two. Because of the rat-a-tat, rat’s currently being sold, Glengarry ent, Lingk (Jeff Marlow). ass language, the unsavory char- Highlands and Glen Ross Farms. acters and the suspense, the play It’s near the end of the month, is still a powerful evening in the and business has been so bad theatre, proving to be a lesson that the owners of the firm have "Glengarry in the gymnastics of sustained instituted a competition for top ensemble acting and a re-acquain- sales. First place is a Cadillac. Glen Ross" tance with one of America’s most Second is a set of steak knives. incendiary writers. The runners up face pink slips. WHERE: La Jolla Playhouse, Sensitive ears must get past In scene one, office manager 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. numerous recurrences of the Williamson (played by Johnny four-letter word beginning with Wu) meets with former top sales- WHEN: Tue. – Wed. 7:30 p.m., “F.” One couple left in the middle man Levene (Peter Maloney) to Thurs. – Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m. of the play Sunday evening, Sept. discuss his dismal performance. Sun. 2 & 7 p.m., through Oct. 21 23; had they stayed they might Levene pleads for more “prime” have learned that word is mild leads, for which he offers Wil- INFO: 858-550-1010 compared to the deeds. liamson a bribe. Mamet is also author of WEB: lajollaplayhouse.org The next scene concerns “American Buffalo,” “Oleanna” salesmen Moss (James Sutori- and “Speed-the-Plow.” “Glengarry ous) and Aaronow (Ray Anthony Glen Ross” was made into highly Thomas). Moss tells Aaronow Not one of these men means successful 1992 film and is due of his scheme to steal the leads what he says: not to the other to be revived on Broadway in Oc- (l to r) James Sutorius as Dave Moss and Ray Anthony Thomas as George and sell them to another unscru- salesmen, not to Williamson and tober with Al Pacino as Levene. Aaronow in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ running through Oct. 21 (Photo by Craig Schwartz) pulous realtor for a chunk of not to the client. Each is willing Dan Sullivan will direct.u www.sdcnn.com San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 15

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: OCTOBER October 27 (Saturday) Old Town’s Fall Festival: Fall crafts and children’s activities a la San Diego in the 1870s will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the central plaza at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Many merchants surrounding the park will have activities as well. October 31 (Wednesday) Trick or Treat: Free goodies courtesy of the merchants with Old Town San Diego State Historic Park with ghosts and goblins out in full force. Enjoy special holiday treats, activities, and extended shopping hours at all the stores within the state park. NOVEMBER November 1 & 2 (Thur. and Fri.) Dia de los Muertos: Commemorate “Day of the Dead” by touring the museums and shops within Old Town San Diego, most have dramatic and festive Day of the Dead altars. Folklorico dancers and live performances celebrating this traditional Mexican holiday will be featured on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. sddayofthedead.org November 4 (Sunday) Bazaar del Mundo Birthday: Come out and celebrate with us! You’ll enjoy entertaining mariachi and folkloric dance performances throughout the day as well as opportunities to win fabulous prizes – including a Bazaar del Mundo shopping spree, dinners for two at Diane Powers’ restaurants and other wonderful packages. You’ll also receive a commemorative collectible (while supplies last, so get there early!). November 10 (Saturday) Irish-Mexican Day: Featuring traditional Irish music and authentic Mexican food, the celebration honors Saint Patrick’s Brigade, a legendary artillery unit led by Irish immigrants who became one of the Mexican Army’s most highly decorated brigades during the Mexican- American War. Join the parade For ADVERTISING Information of bagpipers that circle Old Town San Diego State Historic Please call Mike Rosensteel: Park. Live entertainment on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. (619) 961-1958 Admission is free but you might find yourself buying a [email protected] Guinness or two. 16 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 entertainment www.sdcnn.com A (somewhat) true story Ira Sachs’ ‘Keep the Lights On’ of addiction plays for 1 week only at the Ken

By Anthony King closeted lawyer Paul (Zachary drug use, monogamy, HIV and SDUN Editor Booth). Paul has an addiction the past are all topics; Erik’s to drugs. Erik, the film’s hero, grasp for love is the uniting force. The latest film from Ira has an addiction to love and, Sachs based the story in part Sachs, “Keep the Lights On,” ultimately, Paul. on the ending of his own long- depicts two topics familiar to The two meet as a casual term relationship, which also many: love and addiction. They hookup when, after having sex, spanned several years in New intertwine, however, as the real Paul immediately pushes back York City. Retold through Paul story emerges while watching. Erik’s interest because of an and Erik’s relationship, Sachs It’s the story of one character’s existing girlfriend. was particularly fascinated addiction to another. It will not be the relation- by the universal story of two Co-written and directed by ship’s last red flag. people staying together against Sachs, the film follows the rela- Produced by Music Box multiple odds. tionship of documentary film- Films, “Keep the Lights On” “I was aware so succinctly maker Erik (played by Danish- chronicles the pair for over a that there had been a first day film star Thure Lindhardt) and decade, beginning in 1998. Sex, and a last day, and there was such an incredible story be- Zachary Booth in the Ira Sachs film tween the two ends,” Sachs said (Photo by Jean-Christophe Husson/Music Box Films) in a press release, regarding his own relationship. “The course of includes “Married Life,” “The ists permeates “Keep the Lights that experience was so clear in Delta” and “Forty Shades of On,” from Erik’s documentary my mind in terms of its narra- Blue.” His most previous film, work on a forgotten gay artist to tive power.” “Last Address,” is a short work cellist Arthur Russell’s influence For “Keep the Lights On,” honoring a group of New York in the score. he chronicled his own relation- City artists who died of AIDS Lindhardt said his role as ship by going through emails, complications. It played at the Erik is about loving himself. journals, notes and other items 2011 Venice Biennale and is part The Danish actor’s United collected through the years. of the permanent collections of States work includes “Into the Not simply a gay story, Sachs the Whitney Museum of Ameri- Wild” and “Angels & Demons.” said it is ultimately a film about can Art. For Paul, Sachs chose Booth, relationships. Sachs is also the founder and who is perhaps best known for “I didn’t necessarily approach co-curator of Queer/Art/Film, his role in the television series it as a film about gay life per se,” a monthly series held at the “Damages.” His film work he said. “I approached it as a film IFC Center in New York City, includes “The Beaver,” “Tak- about a relationship in New York and the Queer/Art/Mentorship ing Woodstock” and “Nick and at this specific time that happens program that supports work Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” (l to r) Thure Lindhardt and Zachary Booth star in ‘Keep the Lights On’ to be between two men.” between queer artists, also in “He blew us all away when he (Photo by Jean-Christophe Husson/Music Box Films) The director’s previous work the city. The subject of gay art- auditioned,” Sachs said. “Zach- ary [Booth] possesses a very human quality that audiences can feel when they watch him.” It is hard to say who has the more difficult role, as Booth has to work through Paul’s addiction to drugs while Lindhardt portrays his character’s addiction to Paul – infatuation, desperation, rejection – with equal sincerity. Outside of the film, and to keep in line with Sachs’ sto- rytelling desire, producers of the film created keepthelight- sonfilm.com where visitors can submit personal stories about their own day-to-day struggles of being in a relationship. “Keep the Lights On” opens for a special one-week engage- ment Friday, Oct. 12 at the Landmark Ken Cinema, located at 4061 Adams Ave. For more information, including show times, visit landmarktheatres.com.u www.sdcnn.com calendar San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 17

Group with guest Assemblymem- Saturday, Oct. 20 ber Toni Atkins, Top of the Park Calamitous & Curious Tea CalendarofEvents restaurant at Inn at the Park, 525 Party: noon – 5 p.m., shopping, tea Spruce St., free and treats, and couture skeletons in Friday, Oct. 12 Mission Hills, located at the West Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 Tuesday, Oct. 16 Lewis Street shops, 1605 – 1624 p.m., screening “Wait Until Dark,” North Park Planning Com- Lewis St., free 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14 mittee: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., regular Buchanan Canyon Cleanup: Flight of the Butterflies: vari- monthly meeting, 2901 North Park 9 a.m., bring water, sunscreen, ous times, new IMAX film “Flight Way, free gloves and wear comfortable shoes, of the Butterflies” opens today at Organ Concert: 12:30 p.m., meet at Johnson Street between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Tuesdays, short organ concert with Lincoln and Hayes avenues Balboa Park coffee, tea and refreshments with Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 concert series on Eolian-Skinner p.m., screening “The Philadelphia Saturday, Oct. 13 organ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Story,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets Mission Hills Community Fifth Avenue and Nutmeg Street in start at $14 Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – noon, maps Bankers Hill, free Golden Hill Farmers Market: and addresses of participating Residents Free Tuesdays in 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. homes in Mission Hills will be avail- Balboa Park: hours vary by muse- between 27th and 28th Streets, free able today at Coldwell Banker, 1621 um, participating museums include Old Town Farmers Market: W. Lewis St. Museum of Photographic Arts, San 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Halloween in the Hills: 6 Diego History Center, Veterans’ Harney Street, free – 9 p.m., music, shopping, food, Museum and Memorial Center. Marston House Museum drink and tricks in Mission Hills Free for San Diego Residents with Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, featuring Gypsy Jazz by Trio ID, active military and dependents Saturdays and Sundays, Marston Gadjo and a street performance by House Museum, 3525 Seventh Ave., Zoe Tantrum, located at the West Wednesday, Oct. 17 $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 children Lewis Street shops, 1605 – 1624 Chef’s Market Dinner: 5:30 (6-12) Lewis St., free p.m. walk, 6:15 dinner, hosted at the Fine Art show: 5 – 9 p.m., Art Glass Guild sale: 10 a.m. Red Door restaurant and featuring “Paradise Portrayed” art show – 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Oct. discussion and Farmers Market debuting over 30 new works in 14, the 2012 fall show and patio walk with national food-writer Caron support of Rady Children’s Hospi- sale with 30 glass artists, Spanish Golden and Red Door Chef Miguel, tal and Friends of Vista Hill, The Village, 1770 Village Place, Balboa four-course meal following, 741 Salon Of Art & Antico Fine Art Park Washington St., Mission Hills, $49 Gallery, 1920 Fort Stockton Dr. in Native Plant Society fall sale: or $73 with wine pairings, RSVP at Mission Hills, invitation request at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., featuring native 619-295-6000 anticofineart.com shrubs, trees, flowering plans, Mission Hills Farmers Mar- seeds, books and posters, Casa del ket: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Monday, Oct. 22 Prado Theater courtyard, 1700 Vil- 4050 Falcon St., free Bankers Hill Residents: 6:30 lage Place, Balboa Park Floral Association meeting: p.m., special meeting with mayoral Ray at Night: 6 – 10 p.m., 2 p.m., quarterly San Diego Floral candidate Bob Filner, Top of the monthly art walk featuring over 25 Association meeting featuring “De- Park at Inn at the Park, 525 Spruce galleries and businesses, Ray Street signing with Native Plants” guest St., free in North Park, free speaker Greg Rubin, open to the North Park Rec Council: Morp fundraiser: 7 p.m., “A public, Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park 6 p.m., regular monthly meeting Zombie Affair to Remember” cos- Exploring Ethics forum: every fourth Monday, North Park tume party with live entertainment, 5:30 – 7 p.m., part of the Ethics Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho St. prizes, food and drink benefitting Center’s Exploring Ethics forum, Circle Circle dot dot theater compa- today’s program is “Alternatives to Tuesday, Oct. 23 ny’s 2012-2013 season, Queen Bee’s Insecticides: High impact solutions Celebrating Women Arts and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio without environmental trade-offs” benefit: 5:30 p.m., San Diego St., 21+, tickets range from $25 - by Stephen Welter, Reuben H. Fleet Women’s Club-hosted reception, $100, purchased at circle2dot2.com. Science Center, Balboa Park, free dinner and silent auction ben- Cinema Under the Stars: efiting St. Madeleine Sophie’s 8:30 p.m., screening “Wait Until Thursday, Oct. 18 Center and honoring Executive Dark,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets Malashock/Raw 3: 8 p.m., Director Debra Turner-Emerson, start at $14 opening night with performances 2577 Third Ave., $80 individual Golden Hill Farmers Mar- Thursdays – Sundays now through or $550 per table of 8, RSVP at ket: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, Oct. 28, celebrating 25 years of 619-708-9322 B Street between 27th and 28th “innovative, transformative dance,” Organ Concert: 12:30 p.m., streets, free Malashock Dance Studio, 2650 Tuesdays, short organ concert with Old Town Farmers Market: Truxtun Rd., $25 coffee, tea and refreshments with 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 concert series on Eolian-Skinner Harney Street, free p.m., screening “The Philadelphia organ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Story,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets Fifth Avenue and Nutmeg Street in Sunday, Oct. 14 start at $14 Bankers Hill, free FESTA!: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Little North Park Farmers Market: Residents Free Tuesdays Italy Association’s 18th annual Little 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, park- in Balboa Park: hours vary by Italy FESTA! entertainment and ing lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and museum, participating museums arts event, India Street between University Ave., free include Museum of Photographic Grape and Ash streets as well as Arts, San Diego History Center, Date Street in Little Italy, free Friday, Oct. 19 Veterans’ Museum and Memo- Hillcrest Farmers Market: Museum of Art docent tour: rial Center. Free for San Diego 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hill- 10 a.m., Sponsored by Museum Do- Residents with ID, active military crest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free cent Council and featuring Dr. Amy and dependents Organ Concert: 2 p.m., Galpin, today: Still I Rise: Modern music by organist Carol Williams, and Contemporary American Por- Wednesday, Oct. 24 Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa traiture, San Diego Museum of Art, North Park Community Bark, free 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, $12 Association meeting: 6 – 8 p.m., Prayers for World Peace: members, $15 guests, $8 students regularly scheduled monthly 10:30 a.m. to noon, guided medi- La Jolla Music Society: 8 meeting, Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El tation drop-in class, Vajrarupini p.m., special events series perfor- Cajon Blvd. Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., mance by Zen Kung Fun masters Mission Hills Farmers Mar- Bankers Hill, $10 donation Shaolin Warriors, Balboa Park The- ket: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Marston House Museum atre, 868 Fourth Ave. downtown, 4050 Falcon St., free Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, $27 – $67 Saturdays and Sundays, Marston SANDAG workshop: 11:30 Thursday, Oct. 25 House Museum, 3525 Seventh a.m. – 2 p.m., San Diego Association Author Talk: 7 p.m., author Ave., $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 of Governments seeks input on re- Paul Koudounaris discusses his children (6-12) gion’s first combined regional plan, book “The Empire of Death: A Family Organ Pavilion festi- including transportation, land use, Cultural History of Ossuaries and val: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., hosted by the economic prosperity, affordable Charnel Houses,” Mission Hills Spreckels Organ Society, free music housing, social equity, public health Branch Library, 925 W. 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From page 1 returning board members. Moede also said the neigh- As one of the first orders borhood’s “nightlife business hba of business, the new board community” was equal to elected new executive commit- the daytime businesses, and Nicholls said at the meeting, tee officers. Younger will serve highlighted the HBA’s various which was held at the Hillcrest as board president, Hale as vice special events and projects as Pita Jungle. “We are the voice of president, Dicola as treasurer bringing “excitement” and “prof- the business community in Hill- and Cute as secretary. The itability” to Hillcrest, including crest, and the board members board meets monthly. the completion of this year’s make up that voice.” Leaving the board were Pride Flag monument at the There were 66 votes cast in Michael Wright of City Deli- intersection of Normal Street total, with potential board mem- catessen and Nick Moede of and University Avenue. bers needing at least 50 percent, Rich’s Nightclub and Numbers “Our neighborhood’s roots per HBA bylaws. Lisa Weir, HBA Bar and Grill. Moede, the past are rainbow colored. The LGBT marketing and communications board president, wrote a presi- community has invested in director, later said the organiza- dent’s message for the business Hillcrest for decades,” he wrote. tion was happy to welcome the district’s annual report, high- “This flag and pole will be a gath- new members, as they represent lighting the HBA’s collaborative ering space and tourist attraction “engaged and committed” busi- efforts over his board term. for generations to come.” nesses in Hillcrest. “There are as many visions Through the HBA-sponsored “They bring special events experienced – CityFest, Hill- voices and in- crest Hoedown, put as creative Hillcrest Mardi and motivated Gras and the business lead- new Pride of ers in our Hillcrest Block neighborhood,” Party – ap- Weir said. proximately “We’re work- $512,000 was ing on some raised in the major projects 2012 fiscal year for 2013 and for projects we know that implemented these leaders by the HBA. will make a The financial huge impact on report released Hillcrest.” at the Oct. 9 Additionally, (l to r) Hillcrest Farmers Market organizers Mark Larson and David Larson, HBA meeting show HBA members Marketing and Communications Director Lisa Weir, and HBA board member Amy approximately approved Capano at the meeting (Photo by Rickard L. Simon) $789,000 in changes in the total income bylaws and the appointment of for the future of Hillcrest as for the HBA, with approximately Baranov and Delour Younan to there are people that live and $785,000 in expenses. the Uptown Community Parking work in our wonderful neigh- Expenses include $216,300 board. borhood,” he wrote. “Over the in physical improvements to Younan, of Hillcrest Shell, is a last two years the [HBA] has the neighborhood, such as current HBA board member and worked to bring those (often maintenance of the Hillcrest was not up for reelection. He joins competing) visions of the sign, security, and cleaning and Reem Ali of Bayu’s restaurant, neighborhood together. The gardening, as well as $279,200 Michael Brennan of Urban Green, HBA board of directors, staff in leadership costs and $289,500 Amy Capano of Cathedral, Sean and volunteers have forged a in promotions. Complete and Cute of The Ruby Room, Jillian common effort to improve our audited financials can be ob- Dicola of Hollywood Tans and neighborhood through consen- tained by contacting the HBA at Alonzo Ortiz of Comerica Bank as sus building and compromise.” 619-299-3330.u

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But I didn’t really feel her empty, even a little bit creepy old presence. What I did feel was houses where bad things have the presence of her house. With happened – people have died, cried, the blinds open and a stream of gone a little crazy and had moments sunlight and humanity filling the of desperation, and those are just place, I realized the old house had the tradesmen working there – but some life in it still. So I surprised I’ve yet to see an apparition. The Whaley House was named ‘America’s Most Haunted’ (Courtesy Save Our Heritage Organisation) 22 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 travel www.sdcnn.com Peru: IncaInca goldgold inin thethe 21st21st CenturyCentury

colonies, Lima was the wealthiest city in spices in a sauce and served with rice or are local workers mak- the Americas for three centuries. Its his- fried potatoes. ing everything from toric downtown was given Unesco World The light yellow Inca Cola, made colorful rugs to hats Heritage status in 1991. I spent a pleas- from lemongrass and tasting like bubble and sweaters from ant afternoon in the city center, sampling gum, is probably the most popular soft regional materi- local foods, admiring the various styles drink. The alcohol beverage, pisco sour, als. They even dye of colonial and baroque architecture, and can be found at most restaurants in fibers on-site, in popping into churches to view some of Lima. Made from a distillation of grapes the local religious history. with egg whites and lemon juice, it is see Gumshoe, page 23 The districts of Miraflores and San similar in taste to a whisky sour. Isidro were great places to visit, combin- Located in the southeastern part of ing modern residential living among the country, in the shadow of the Andes, parks, sidewalk cafes, shopping malls Cusco is a short flight from Lima and and restaurants. Cala, overlooking the home to 400,000 residents. Locals and ocean, is a wonderful place to enjoy local tourists intermingle in the relaxed atmo- fare. sphere of the city’s main square. Lima’s many accolades include be- The Church of the Company of Jesus RonStern ing the undisputed culinary capital of overlooks the square and features a huge Global Gumshoe the Americas. Peruvians embrace their cedar altar gilded in gold, along with multicultural past by incorporating foods many other artworks. Entry is free, but I didn’t think it was possible to see from the various ethnicities that migrat- no photography of any kind is permitted. much of Peru in just a short, three-day ed here: Spanish, South African, Italian Dedicated to the sun god and vener- trip. After all, this is a country with a and Chinese. ated by the people of Cusco, Coricancha rich cultural history, diverse topography Topping the list of most-loved favor- was one of the main temples in the Inca and abundant natural attractions. I could ites would be ceviche, a blend of fresh Empire from the 10th to 15th centuries. have spent a lifetime discovering Peru’s raw fish, lemon or lime juice, onions and You can tour the grounds and see a part treasures, but here are a few favorites. spices. Next would be lomo saltado, pre- of the original wall for a small fee. A prized possession of the Spanish pared with marinated sirloin, onions and At the textile mill in Chinchero, there (Photos by Ron Stern) www.sdcnn.com travel/home improvement San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 23

From page 21 You’ll find the Philbin quote on the San Diego Ghost Hunter housecalls website, along with details of the Whaley House Halloween ghost haunted houses. The Travel tours, which take place on Oct. Channel’s “America’s Most 12, 13, 19, 20 and 29. Haunted” has named the Whaley If you do encounter some- House the most haunted house in thing filmy this Halloween, America. But don’t expect levitat- here’s a word of advice: magne- ing chairs and rivers of ectoplasm. tism. On my “haunted” cabinet Listen for the knocking boots of door I attached a small metal Yankee Jim, a guy lynched on the plate. On the opposite shelf, I property in the 1860s for attempt- screwed in a small magnet. When ed grand larceny (imagine what the two meet, something mys- they would have done to him had terious happens. The door stays he actually succeeded). closed. Score one for science. Visitors can partake in the rich, historical heritage. (Photo by Ron Stern) Then there’s the minor melt- down by Regis Philbin, who tried to —Michael Good is a From page 22 ing. It can take several hours spend the night there in 1964 but contractor and freelance writer. gumshoe to explore the many nooks and couldn’t quite cut it after seeing a His business, Craftsman Wood crannies where the ancient Inca “filmy apparition.” He is, after all, Refinishing, restores architectural civilization called home. in the film business. “You know, a millwork in historic houses in San much the same way as their The return ride was with the lot of people pooh-pooh it because Diego. He is a fourth-generation Inca ancestors, centuries before. Hiram Bingham Orient Express they can’t see it,” he said at the San Diegan and lives in North I planned an entire day luxury train, operated by Peru time, “but there was something Park. You can reach him at The so-called haunted china cabinet when visiting Machu Picchu Rail. This is truly an indulgent going on in that house.” [email protected]. u (Photo by Michael Good) via the Peru Rail. I started out experience with white linen with a hour-and-a-half train ride tablecloths, wine, gourmet through the Sacred Valley. You appetizers and entrees, as well can book online and add the as pre- and on-board entertain- lunch buffet as you roll past ment. magnificent views of the Andes, While I did pack a lot into a the Inca Trail, rivers and forest. couple of days, you can benefit From the town Aguas Cali- by staying longer. There seems entes, buses are waiting to take to be something magical about passengers up to Machu Picchu, this country that will enchant and my first bird’s eye view and entice you to explore its of the ruins and surrounding many mysteries and adventur- green mountains was breathtak- ous spirit.u

Many textiles are available for purchase. (Photo by Ron Stern) 24 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 12–Oct. 25, 2012 www.sdcnn.com