Volume 4 issue 22 Coming together for Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012

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➤➤ news p. 4 Filner speaks at Bankers Hill Residents meeting Mayoral candidate answers questions about Balboa Park, campaign finance

By Morgan M. Hurley SDUN Assistant Editor

The Bankers Hill Residents Group held a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23 to host Congressmember and 2012 mayoral candidate Bob Filner. The candidate addressed a small group Anti-bullying panel discussion of area residents in a town hall-like setting at the top floor lounge of Inn at the Park, located at 525 Spruce St. ➤➤ dining p. 11 In his opening remarks, Filner identified reasons why he deserves their vote for mayor, citing his long history of prior city leadership and two decades of experience in the federal legislature, in comparison to his oppo- nent, Councilmember Carl DeMaio. Filner also outlined ways he would Two-day Old Town event honors ancestors while Life-sized Catrina skeletons stimulate local small businesses. “I can from last year’s altar at Fiesta mandate that every public building be celebrating culture, diversity and tradition de Reyes (Courtesy San Diego PR)

Beets and eats at Pomegranate By Monica Garske celebration. Coyote, located at 2461 San Diego SDUN Reporter The free, two-day event is funded Ave. in part by a grant from Council Presi- “We have participated and ➤➤ what’s up! p. 13 Next week, Old Town San Diego dent Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer’s believed in this great event since day will be more colorful and festive office as well as donations from Old one,” said Cafe Coyote owner Lehn than usual residents and businesses Town businesses and sponsors, Goetz. “There’s such a community- in the historic neighborhood come SOHO’s education and communica- oriented feel to the whole thing and together to commemorate Dia de tions director Alana Coons said. it’s amazing how many businesses los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most The family-friendly event – which get involved. It also has this deep iconic holidays. runs from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday historical and cultural element to it, Also known as Day of the Dead, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday which makes it both fun and educa- it is a day when family and friends – includes live music, poetry read- tional for everyone.” gather to joyfully remember loved ings, dancing, face-painting, arts and The event will boast more than Congressmember Bob Filner ones who have passed by celebrat- crafts, and special menus at various 50 colorful, personalized altars (Courtesy office of Bob Filner) ing their lives. On Thursday, Nov. 1 locations throughout Old Town. honoring deceesed historical figures and Friday, Nov. 2 San Diego’s local Coons said that this year, more and loved ones. The altars – deck- solar powered in five years. Imagine Soda Bar spooks preservation group Save Our Heri- than 30 businesses, museums and orated with vibrant flowers, photos, the demand that creates for photovol- tage Organisation (SOHO) will host eateries are taking part in the fes- taic and solar panels,” he said. “That’s the third annual Dia de los Muertos tivities, including title sponsor, Cafe see Muertos, page 9 all small business and that is what we ➤➤ theater p. 14 need to promote here in San Diego.” He emphasized that issues regard- ing commerce along the international International Restaurant Row designated border are also important. “We’ve lost $6 billion per year because our border Proclamation announced at first Taste of Mission Hills event is so inefficient after 9/11 … but we can change that,” he said. “I represented By Anthony King grown in stature as one of the the border for a long time. I know the SDUN Editor best places to come enjoy a fan- policies that need to be done.” tastic meal from so many dif- Filner then reminded the group Council President Pro ferent cuisines and cultures.” he is being touted as the “education Tem Kevin Faulconer joined The councilmember read mayor” due to his background not only restaurant owners and commu- a city declaring, signed by the as a professor, but also as a San Diego nity members for the first Taste City Council and Mayor Jerry Unified School Board member and a of Mission Hills event on Oct. Sanders, proclaiming Oct. 16 parent who raised children through 16, in part to inaugurate Interna- “International Restaurant Row the local public school system. “I know tional Restaurant Row. The new Day.” Banners with the new how this system works,” he said. designation includes businesses moniker were unveiled as The forum was then opened up to The world in Coronado within the Mission Hills Business well, which are now hanging questions, which covered a wide variety Improvement District (BID) along on street lamps throughout of topics ranging from the pedestrian- India Street from Redwood to the area. ization of Balboa Park and its Centen- Index Washington streets. “I’m proud to partner nial Committee, enhancing the quality “We know that we have such with Uptown businesses to of life for residents, campaign funding Opinion…………………6 a unique neighborhood that rebrand north India Street as caps, and homeless veterans. Briefs……………………8 attracts so many people from International Restaurant Row, Developer Doug Manchester was throughout the city and all parts and share one of San Diego’s also a recurring topic for attendees, Dr. Ink….…………………12 of the state,” Faulconer said. International Restaurant Row’s “This neighborhood has really see International, page 5 new banner (Photo by SDUN) see Filner, page 3 Calendar………………17 Classifieds……………18 Parenting……………21 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 3

From page 1 [Plaza de Panama project] is Councilmember DeMaio addresses Hillcrest Town Council the wrong one,” he said. “If it filner passes the court I’ll have to implement it.” As the project Community organization hands out LION awards at October meeting notably his purchase and is currently being held up in use of the U-T San Diego, litigation brought by Save Our By Anthony King Council steering committee, where other platforms of his mayoral run, his involvement in the Navy Heritage Organisation, Filner SDUN Editor plans are made to improve the neighbor- including infrastructure, parking and Administration complex then encouraged the residents hood.” The committee meets monthly the environment, ultimately coming project at the west end of to join the Balboa Park Cen- After community members were to set the agenda are set for the regular back to economic concerns by calling Broadway in Downtown and tennial Committee and speak given LION awards at the Oct. 9 Hill- council meetings. While separate from job creation the “most important” issue his desire to bring a stadium their minds about the current crest Town Council meeting, Council- Uptown Planners and the Hillcrest for the new mayor. to the 10th Avenue Termi- plan and alternatives. member and 2012 mayoral candidate Business Association (HBA), the Town “We also need to pivot from fiscal nal, among others. One resident voiced con- Carl DeMaio spoke, highlighting his Council works closely with businesses, reform and restoring services; we’ve The first question cern over what she referred mayoral initiatives and answering ques- planning groups, city government and got to get our economy moving regarded the “Jacobs Plan” to as one-sided editorial tions from the crowd. Approximately 30 individuals on issues it deems important again,” he said. for Balboa Park and how, as content coming from U-T San people were in attendance. to the neighborhood. DeMaio then addressed his sup- mayor, the candidate would Diego and how difficult it was Town Council board chair Luke “We do this throughout the port in Hillcrest, including from the help facilitate a restoration to hear both sides of the race. Terpstra handed out the awards, which year, and we’re very appreciative to LGBT community. In the June primary of pedestrian use in time for “Where can we get alternative are given to individuals and businesses Ortega’s for supplying that space for election, DeMaio did not receive the the Centennial in 2015. It news?” the woman asked. in Hillcrest for visual improvements, sup- us to meet,” Terpstra said. majority of votes from the Hillcrest was presented by Ben Baltic, Several ideas from other at- port and general community neighborhood. facilitator of the event, but tendees were put forth. building. LION stands for “Let’s Carl DeMaio speaking at the Town “We may disagree from came from another resident Filner then presented his Improve Our Neighborhood.” Council meeting (Photo by SDUN) time to time,” he said. “I know who was unable to attend. ideas on a public financing “LION is the Hillcrest Town a lot of people look at me and Saying he firmly opposes ordinance, a plan that would Council official award that we see nothing more than a party the council-approved Plaza cap campaign spending, give to people who improve our label, just like a lot of social de Panama project, Filner shorten the length of cam- neighborhood,” Terpstra said at conservatives at one point explained his stance on the paigns and “level the playing the meeting. “We don’t give out looked at me and saw nothing subject regarding parking field,” he said. a lot, but when we give them more than my orientation.” versus pedestrians in the park. “This money is obscene out, it’s very, very special.” DeMaio then fielded “I was the councilman for and it destroys the democratic Hillcrest resident Ricardo questions from the audience Balboa Park when I repre- process,” he said, adding that Rodriguez was present to regarding the state of the sented this area,” Filner said. his name recognition and his receive his LION award for his Uptown Community Plan, “We wrote the plan 20 years history in San Diego that will renovation and restoration of two proper- Part of the group’s initiative is provid- density and infrastructure issues for ago that, if it was implemented, get him elected in the end, not ties at the intersection of Pennsylvania ing a forum for guest speakers, including Hillcrest. The Councilmember said would have solved this issue the amount of money donated Avenue and Vermont Street. “There DeMaio. The group welcomed Congress- there is both money and a commitment and solved it without destroy- to each side of the campaign. were two houses at that intersection … member and mayoral candidate Bob from the city to see the completion of ing the topography [and] the In closing, the candidate that were falling down,” Terpstra said. Filner to speak at their August meeting. the Uptown Community Plan. geography of the park without spoke directly to the individu- “I didn’t have a lot of hope for them. We At the October meeting, DeMaio “You need neighborhoods, so com- $40 million worth of stuff.” als in attendance before leav- want to thank Ricardo for enhancing the repeatedly reiterated the focus of his can- munity plans are really the reflections He told the group about ing for a debate with DeMaio. appearance of that intersection.” didacy, citing fiscal and economic issues. … of where we are today and where that alternative idea, which “We’re going to listen to The second award was given to “My candidacy is about finishing the we want to go,” DeMaio said, calling would involve parking around you when I’m there,” he said. Ortega’s Bistro, located at 141 University job of fiscal reform,” he said. “Our fiscal Hillcrest a “walk-able and bike-able the perimeter of the park and “You people are the experts. Ave. Owners John Haugland and Juan reform agenda isn’t just about the pretty urban community.” bring people in through the You can tell me where the Carlos Ortega were also present to ac- balanced budget and the great balance The next Town Council meet- use of trams. He also suggest- crosswalks need to go – I cept their award. sheet. It’s about getting city government ing is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 6:30 ed closing the park to cars on don’t need a traffic engineer; Terpstra said Ortega’s Bistro was be- working again in our neighborhoods.” p.m. at the Joyce Beers Community weekends as an alternative. you are right here – we ing honored for “generously providing After moving beyond discussion Center. For more information visit “There are lots of things should listen to the experts a meeting [space] to the Hillcrest Town of fiscal reform, DeMaio emphasized hillcresttowncouncil.com.u you can do but I think this and do the right thing.”u 4 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 NEWS www.sdcnn.com Malashock Dance to host anti-bullying discussion Author Walter Meyer will join dance company for National Bullying Prevention Month

By Anthony King SDUN Editor

To help recognize National Bullying Prevention Month, (l to r) Paul Downey, Darlene Shiley, Marion Ross, Philipp Scholz Rittermann Malashock Dance will present and Rosalie Gerevas pose in front of Rittermann’s photos. (Photo by Tim King) an anti-bullying panel discussion after the Saturday, Oct. 27 perfor- mance of their current production, ‘Notes’ fundraiser offers life lessons “Malashock/RAW3.” The discus- sion will feature author and anti- Uptown residents part of ‘positive portrayal of aging’ photo exhibition bullying expert Walter Meyer. In addition to Meyer – whose By Morgan M. Hurley the “wisdom” of each subject, novel “Rounding Third” about SDUN Assistant Editor celebrating their beauty, talents teen bullying led him to coordi- and accomplishments. nate anti-bullying programs for with Anthony King Brent Wakefield, SCC vice the San Diego Unified School SDUN Editor president of development, said District board and the San Diego when Rittermann met with City Council – local anti-bullying Senior Community Centers SCC CEO and president, Paul experts, dancers and dance (SCC), a 42-year-old nonprofit Downey, “things really started instructors will participate in that focuses on the health and to take shape,” that a great deal the discussion, including Robert safety of San Diego’s senior of thought was put into the Wagner from La Jolla Country community, held a first-time selection process. Day School’s dance program. fundraising event on Oct. 11, “We first started to look at “Malashock/RAW3” opened featuring over 30 black and seniors in San Diego who give Oct. 18 and includes newly cho- white portrait photographs of back and who are known for their reographed contemporary dance aging and vibrant San Diegans. connection either to the arts or pieces by Artistic Director John Uptown residents Deborah human services areas,” Wakefield Malashock, Associate Artistic Szekely and Bill Walton were said. “We applied the same crite- Director Michael Mizerany and included in the exhibit, which ria to the seniors we serve. They guest choreographer Regina was called “Notes to our Sons give back and are leaders in our Klenjoski of Long Beach, Calif. & Daughters.” Szekely is the community of seniors.” The production ends Sunday, Oct. founder of Golden Door Spa Also included with each 28 and is staged at the Malashock and lives in Mission Hills. photograph at the exhibition was Dance Studio in Liberty Station. Walton, a former NBA all-star a 90-second video of the “note” Mizerany’s work for the show basketball player and profes- shared by each subject at the – aptly titled ‘Bully’ – addresses sional basketball announcer, photo sessions, Wakefield said, bullying though dance, providing an lives in Hillcrest. identifying the life lessons they intimate look at real-life experiences The Oct. 11 fundraiser was learned and wish to pass on to from the choreographer’s past. held from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Port “our collective children.” “My new work for RAW3, ‘Bully,’ Pavilion on the Broadway Pier in “Happy Days” sitcom-legend is my own very personal story,” Downtown. Event Chair Molly Marion Ross was not only the Mizerany said. “RAW3 is Malashock Cartmill oversaw preparations “mistress of ceremonies” for the Dance’s most edgy and provoca- for the evening, which had over event, but also one of the photo- tive production, and I knew I could 400 attendees and raised more graphic subjects. Ross joined the address this subject matter in a very than $320,000 to support SCC’s project in February after meeting efforts of promoting a positive with Wakefield and educating see Malashock, page 20 and healthy portrayal of aging. herself about SCC’s mission. Darlene Shiley served as honor- “She felt that nutrition of ary chair and was also featured seniors is one of the most vital in the exhibit. pieces, and when she heard Other community members that ‘food is medicine’ in our in the exhibit included Jerry world and [about] our empha- Coleman of the San Diego Pa- sis on nutrition, she was sold,” dres; José Galicot, founder and Wakefield said. director of Tijuana Inavadora; Ritterman directed the Constance Carroll, chancellor “Notes” reception and the unveil- of the San Diego Community ing of the photographs, and was College District; and County on hand with all the exhibition’s Supervisor Ron Roberts. subjects to discuss the process Escondido photographer with the evening’s attendees. Philipp Scholz Rittermann “Notes to our Sons & Daugh- took the portraits, and met ters” has been made into a coffee- Andy Holmes with organizers a year prior to table book, which was available from ‘Bully’ joining the project last Decem- at the event. The photographs (Photo by ber. The exhibition is meant to will become a traveling exhibit Amber Bliss) combat ageism by bringing out throughout San Diego County.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 5

From page 1 “Rebranding this area … will Stockley said. “This is the start of Uptown Planners approve CIP recommendations help play a vital role, I think, in a new beginning.” Group submits capital improvement projects for five Uptown neighborhoods international promoting India Street-north New to India Street, Ru- restaurants, and attracting new bicon Deli co-owner Evan By Anthony King the city could use their experi- best kept secrets with the entire business [and] more visitors. Corsiglia also spoke at the SDUN Editor ences in implementing a similar region,” Faulconer said after the That’s what this is all about.” dedication, saying his business zone in Downtown. event. “This conveniently walk- Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe was thankful to be a part of a In a special meeting of the “We can build on that and able area features half a dozen owner Selina Stockley, who has growing neighborhood. “We Uptown Planners on Monday, Oct. continue to improve the quality cultural cuisines and some of San been active on the Uptown Com- look forward to being here for 22, the community-planning group of life and the environment, and Diego’s most famous restaurants, munity Parking District, partici- a long time, and it’s nice to be heard and approved an action item … public safety and health all the all within a few blocks.” in the midst of a change regarding projects specific to San way up through the western part Interest in the designa- and growing feel on this Diego’s Capital Improvement Pro- of our boundary,” he said. tion dates back almost 30 street,” he said. gram (CIP) for fiscal year 2014. One of the largest projects years, Saffron owner Su-Mei In addition to Saffron, Board member Christopher approved was the renovation of Yu said after the procla- Shakespeare’s Corner Ward led a subcommittee to the Teachers Training Annex #1 mation. Located on India Shoppe and Rubicon Deli, review and recommend items to in University Heights, which is Street, Saffron is one of the International Restaurant be voted on by the larger group currently owned by the San Diego restaurants on International Row includes several other in regards to the CIP. The group Unified School District. Uptown Restaurant Row and also restaurants, some of which unanimously approved the sub- Planners recommend the building participated in the Taste of were part of the first Taste committee’s recommendations, be used for a new library as well Mission Hills event. of Mission Hills. Overall, moving them to the next gov- as developed park space. The city “Saffron opened … 27 15 eateries participated in erning body in the process, the is currently considering a reno- years ago, and we have the Taste from within the Community Planners Committee vation of the existing University always felt that this whole entire business district. (CPC). Heights library, located near the block is an international Old Town Trolley pro- The CIP is the long-range plan annex at 4193 Park Blvd. block,” Yu said. “We would vided free shuttle service for all San Diego capital projects, “That could be eliminated if we like for you to come and from India Street in lower defined by “construction, pur- opted to recommend the city go in savor, and take a little bit Mission Hills to restau- chase or major renovation of build- this direction instead,” Ward said. of culture from different rants near the intersec- ings, utility systems and other Ward and other subcommittee countries back with you.” tion of Washington and facilities,” the city’s website states. members explained the decision- The branding effort Goldfinch streets. The CIP Review and Advisory making process, which including was reexamined in 2005, Other participating Committee analyzes numerous feedback and discussion from through former Council- establishments included: factors, including CPC recommen- several neighborhood groups as member Michael Zucchet, Gelato Vera, Shake- dations, before final approval by well as an online survey for “wider but once again stalled. (l to r) Mission Hills BID President Tom Curl and speare Pub & Grille, the city council. community feedback,” Ward said. With the current Mission Executive Director Gerrie Trussell hold the proclamation Starlite Lounge and The “There are a lot of factors that He also said they found the Hills BID, under Executive from the city. (Photo by SDUN) Regal Beagle on India the city wants us to consider, not online survey an “interesting Director Gerri Trussell, the Street, as well as Brook- just community beautification and tool” after receiving 122 re- businesses and council decided it pated in the evening’s activities. lyn Girl Eatery, Lefty’s Chicago enhancement, but also interest in sponses, though Ward said there was time to move forward. She said concerns over parking Pizzeria, Olivetto, The Welling- public health and safety, whether was a disproportionate amount Faulconer highlighted how played into the rebranding ef- ton, The Red Door, Meshuggah there are alternate sources of of feedback from Mission Hills the designation would help the forts, and was looking forward to Shack and Venissimo Cheese funding, and a couple of other fac- residents. “We can use this infor- future of the area, saying the eve- what the designation would mean near Goldfinch and Washington tors,” Ward said. mation to help us make a better ning festivities were also about for the future as well. streets. Cake Bakery, located In their recommendations, decision,” Ward said. helping the economy. He invited “We are ready for bigger and on Reynard Way, participated Ward said they chose to focus on Following the approval, “all San Diegans” to support the better things. It’s always been as well, offering samples at one major project for each area Uptown Planners will now submit local restaurants. great, but it’s gonna get better,” Meshuggah Shack.u within their boundaries: Mission the recommendations to the CPC “Tonight is celebrating what Hills, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill and in addition to all projects they re- we have, but it’s also about Park West, Middletown, and Uni- searched for a future needs list.u growing our economy,” he said. versity Heights. “We decided strategically … not to favor one of our neighbor- hoods over another,” he said. “We wanted to select one project from each neighborhood within Uptown.” Of the five major recommenda- tions, three already exist on the current CIP, however Ward said they were “moving too slowly” in the process. The three current CIP projects include a new Mis- sion Hills branch library, renova- tions to the existing Hillcrest fire station, and the acquisition and de- velopment of the Olive Street Park in Bankers Hill and Park West. For Middletown, Uptown Planners voted to recommend the extension of the existing train “quiet zone” from Sassafras Street through the neighborhood and into Old Town. “There are mul- tiple community groups that are in support,” Ward said, adding that 6 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 opinion www.sdcnn.com Letters 3737 Fifth Ave. Suite 201 Much to see in Peru San Diego, CA 92103 You are so right about the vast array of (619) 519-7775 interesting and beautiful sites in Peru, as PUBLISHER well as the innocence of the people outside David Mannis of the cities such as Cuzco [see “Peru: (619) 961-1951 Inca gold in the 21st Century,” Vol. 4, Issue [email protected] 21]. Lake Titicaca and the sacred islands are breathtaking (as is the altitude). Chan EDITOR Anthony King Chan intrigues as well. Pachecamac pro- (619) 961-1952 vides a unique offering of a very ancient [email protected] sacred site. I only spent eight days in the country. Would like to return for a month! Assistant EDITOR Morgan M. Hurley (619) 961-1960 —Paul Kochis, via sduptownnews.com [email protected]

REPORTERS & COLUMNISTS Community engagement ‘key’ Charlene Baldridge Logan Broyles for Mission Hills Vons site “Dr. Ink” If Vons had continued with the 10- Monica Garske year design vision work of the late Rob- Michael Good ert Lawrence of R.S. Lawrence Devel- Andy Hinds opment, the Vons site, even though he Frank Sabatini Jr. Brian White became ill, would have been an Orchid [see “Vons Mission Hills receives ‘On- Director of Sales ion’ for architecture & design,” Vol. 4, & Marketing Issue 21]. Community engagement was Mike Rosensteel key: another legacy that Robert gave to (619) 961-1958 [email protected] Correction the community of Mission Hills. We miss you Bob! account execUtives The photographs accompanying Michael Good’s House Calls column titled “Ghost in the Katherine Harkenrider house” (Vol. 4, Issue 21) was taken by Sandé Lollis of Elements of Design.u —ICare, via sduptownnews.comu (619) 961-1955 [email protected]

Brennan MacLean (619) 961-1957 Editorials [email protected] Jennifer Muth (619) 961-1963 watt gas-fired power plant near Mission Trails [email protected] More parks, green technology ahead for San Diego Regional Park and north of State Route 52. The property is designated as open space by the Deborah Vazquez By Kevin L. Faulconer, 8 acres of parkland. The County Administra- community plan. My City Council colleagues (619) 961-1956 Council President Pro Tem tion Center Waterfront Park will feature a agreed that we must protect San Diego’s limited [email protected] children’s play area, garden rooms and inter- open space, and recommended the California ART DIRECTOR I’m honored to work every day with San active fountain. I commend the County Board Energy Commission – the final decision-making Rebecah Corbin Diegans to protect our beaches, bays, clean of Supervisors for adding to the momentum body – consider alternatives. (619) 961-1961 air and environment. We’ve achieved several of waterfront redevelopment. [email protected] victories recently that will preserve open These two parks bookend the North Embar- Continuing San Diego’s leadership in clean ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR space and bring new parks and transporta- cadero revitalization project centered at North technology Anulak Singphiphat tion options to our city, all of which will have Harbor Drive and Broadway. When Phase I From biotech to wireless communication to (619) 961-1954 a real impact on our daily quality of life. is completed in 2013, we will be able to enjoy health care, our city is an epicenter of techno- [email protected] Greater waterfront access becoming a reality a bayside linear park three times wider than logical innovation. So it should be no surprise I’m proud to be at the forefront of bringing today, a pedestrian and bicycle path, public art that San Diego has the highest penetration of Accounting Denise Davidson new life to San Diego Bay. As Chair of the North and groves of jacaranda trees. Combined, these electric vehicles per capita among California (619) 961-1962 Embarcadero Visionary Plan Joint Powers Au- parks will better link us to our most valuable cities. In fact, the San Diego region is one of 16 [email protected] thority, I’m working on civic projects that replace asset – the bay – and provide public space for metropolitan areas selected by the Department unattractive concrete along the bayfront with residents, visitors and future generations to of Energy for a nationwide rollout of electric sales ASSISTANT trees, grass and public art. Two significant coastal celebrate our connection to the water. vehicle infrastructure. Marie Khris Pecjo Andrea Goodchild park projects reached major milestones this fall. In October the City Council approved an Michael Burlaza Ruocco Park, located at the corner of Council says no to power plant on Open agreement to bring 117 new electric vehicle Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, brings 3.3 Space land charging stations to the region, resulting in a OPINIONS/LETTERS acres of additional recreational space to San Whether a neighborhood park or natural nearly 50 percent increase in locations to charge San Diego Uptown News encourages letters to the editor and Diego. The park is made possible thanks to preserve, we San Diegans love open spaces. up these alternative energy vehicles. This guest editorials. Please email both to generous grants from the Ruocco family and That’s why I recently joined San Diego Canyon- venture expands upon a public-private partner- [email protected]. Include phone management by the Port of San Diego. lands and other environmental groups to reject ship that comes at no cost to the City. Over the number and address for verification. One mile north of Ruocco Park, a parking a proposal to build on 22 acres of open space in coming months, look for electric vehicle charg- We reserve the right to edit letters for brevity and accuracy. Letters and guest lot adjacent to the iconic San Diego County the heart of San Diego County. The Quail Brush ing stations to be installed in many locations editorials do not necessarily reflect the headquarters is on the verge of conversion to project would have constructed a 100-mega- throughout the City.u views of the publisher or staff.

SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS Press releases and story ideas Getting over campaign negativity: volunteer to make a difference in your community are welcomed. Send press releases, tips, photos or story ideas to By Benjamin Nicholls, HBA Board President Nick Moede and Special The HBA is also gearing up for the holiday [email protected]. For breaking Hillcrest Business Association Events Committee Chair Johnathan Hale season. Our many volunteers on our marketing news and investigative story ideas contact the editor by phone or email. executive director presented a check to San Diego LGBT Pride for committee, such as Amy Capano from Cathe- almost $24,000 from proceeds raised at the first dral, Ann Callahan from Hillcrest House, Matt distribution It’s the political silly season out there. With Harding from the GSDBA and Johnathan Hale San Diego Uptown News only a couple of weeks left before San Diego from Hale Media, are busy planning the annual is distributed free, every other Friday. COPYRIGHT 2012. All rights are elects a new mayor, local newspapers and politi- holiday restaurant walk, Hillcrest Taste ‘n’ Tinis, reserved. Printed in the cal organizations are digging up any wafer-thin and our annual shop local campaign, SHOP United States of America. reason to argue why their guy is better than Hillcrest for the Holidays. the other guy. As with other local elections, This year we’re also planning new decorations this year I’ve seen that politicians and their for the neighborhood, hoping to install beauti- surrogates have no qualms making neighbor- ful wreaths on the Hillcrest Sign. That project is hood volunteers, activists and organizations into coming from the HBA’s beautification committee, campaign fodder. lead by Cecelia Moreno from the Crest Café with I am sick of the “fair and balanced” journal- others including Nick Papantonakis from Snooze ism from some publications and the negativity The HBA presents San Diego Pride with a Eatery, Nancy Younan from Hillcrest Shell and that the political season creates. When I get the donation (Courtesy Hillcrest Business Association) Michael Brennan from Urban Green. campaign blues, I focus on getting involved in So if the campaign season is getting you community projects. The Hillcrest Business As- down, I have the perfect cure: volunteer for sociation’s projects are volunteer-run, and our Pride of Hillcrest Block Party. your local business association. Get involved goal is to improve the neighborhood. Next month the HBA will partner with San in a neighborhood committee. We’ve got some Diego’s transgender community to fly their great projects coming up. That’s it, no politics and no hidden motives! pride flag for the Transgender Day of Remem- Find out when our committees meet by visit- This season, HBA volunteers have been brance on November 20. We’ll raise the United ing hillcrestbia.org or by calling 619-299-3330. focusing on new projects and new events, which States Flag on Veterans Day. Our landmark flag It’s the best way to deal with the negativity of have raised thousands of dollars for the com- pole is becoming a wonderful symbol of the the campaign season while making a real differ- munity. Just a couple of weeks ago, outgoing diversity of Hillcrest. ence in your community.u www.sdcnn.com opinion San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 7 Editorials The Center leads community effort to turn out ‘Equality Voters’ By Amber Cyphers Stephens, issues – sometimes they all inter- force in bright orange T-shirts, The LGBT Community Center sect in one person. But exercising have also been at several other director of communications that right to vote is imperative.” community events, on the phone In recent years, The Center and out in local clubs to register has engaged in voter registration voters and to get them to sign the and voter turnout efforts. “At The Equality Voters pledge card, a card Center, we are non-partisan and that ultimately gets mailed back non-candidate focused, so we are to them to remind them of their offered a unique opportunity to pledge and to vote. just encourage people to exercise “When people get back that Uptown’s their right to vote. We are excited pledge card, it increases the likeli- to be working with Environmental hood that they will indeed turn out to Health Coalition, Equality Alliance, vote,” Serrano said. San Diego Pride, North County Volunteers are vital to this effort. LGBTQ Resource Center, GSDBA They are phone banking at least three and others to energize our whole times a week until Election Day, Nov. community to vote.” 6. In addition, The Center’s front desk Serrano said that she and staff and volunteers have been trained Denise Serrano of Equality Voters volunteers who are on the phone and and can register voters as well. (Courtesy The LGBT Center) walking San Diego neighborhoods “So many people have been continue to hear a familiar refrain, one turned off by the negative politics The San Diego LGBT Commu- they are working tirelessly to change. of things they hear,” Serrano said. nity Center is in the home stretch of “We still hear people saying, ‘My “By not having any partisan or its Equality Voters campaign, an ef- vote doesn’t matter.’ There is still candidate focus, we can truly focus fort to identify, educate and empower an apathy or a helplessness or just and emphasize the process: how Equality Voters. a disillusionment with the process,” empowering an experience it is to Serrano said. “We were really able walk into a voting booth and have a Just what is an Equality Voter? to counteract that on the day of the say in the direction we all go in.” “Equality Voters are not single- Pride parade. We had 100 volun- Sudoku Answer key, page 19 issue voters: they care about many teers out in teams of 10, and they And that is exactly the point. different policy and political issues,” were up and down that parade route “We have made tremendous said Dr. Delores A. Jacobs, CEO of as part of a massive effort to regis- gains because people have been ac- The Center. “As they prepare to vote, ter voters and get Equality Voters tive, because people have knocked on Uptown Crossword they also bring with them a commit- pledge cards signed. Our volun- doors,” Serrano said. “We can’t afford ment to ensuring fundamental fair- teers still heard, ‘It’s just one vote,’ to be complacent. There is so much ness and dignity for themselves and but they were able to turn around on the line for us.” for their family, friends, neighbors and say, ‘Look, there’s 200,000 of It’s not too late to join in the and co-workers.” us here. If everyone here votes effort. To get involved, or for more Jacobs continued: “For Equal- for equality, that’s a huge impact.’ information, contact Serrano at ity Voters, equality is not the only People understood that.” 619-692-2077 x103 or via email at issue, but it is a threshold issue, and Those volunteer teams, out in [email protected] perhaps one of the most important things about Equality Voters is that they do actually get out and vote. Our votes do make a difference in elec- tions at all levels,” she said. “To me an Equality Voter is someone who believes in social justice for everyone,” said Denise Serrano, The Center’s director of public affairs and civic engage- ment. “I don’t see it as just being the LGBT community. There are these multiple intersections – color, gender, nationality, environmental

talizes 200,000 people in the United Preparing for the flu season States each year and can kill be- tween 3,000 and 49,000 people from By Dr. Michael Siegel, six to nine months ahead of time to complications caused by it. Some corporate vice president and medical insure enough supply on hand. people are also afraid to get the director, Molina Healthcare, Inc. vaccine because they believe it may Who should get vaccinated? cause the flu. However, injected flu Though summer vacation and The CDC recommends that vaccines only contain dead virus barbecues aren’t far behind us, as a anyone over six months of age so it can’t infect you. The nasal vac- physician for Molina Healthcare, I gets vaccinated, especially those at cine, known as FluMist, is the one remind my patients that it is never high risk for complications. This type of live virus flu vaccine, but too early to get vaccinated for the includes people with chronic medical this virus is specially engineered to upcoming flu season. The Centers conditions like asthma, diabetes remove the parts of the virus that for Disease Control (CDC) recom- and chronic lung disease, pregnant make people sick. mends that the public get vaccinated women, children between six and 23 as soon as the new vaccine is offered months of age, anyone 65 or older What should you do? since the antibodies take about two and those who live with or care for Preventing the flu takes the same weeks to provide the full measure those listed as high risk. care as preventing other forms of ill- of protection. Even if you were vac- Who shouldn’t get the vaccine? ness. I advise my patients to practice cinated in years past, you should still People with severe allergies, good hand washing habits, avoid get vaccinated because every year especially those with an allergy to touching their faces when possible, the vaccine is not only different, but eggs, should check with their doc- and cover their mouths when they also modified to protect against the tors. Anyone who has had a severe sneeze or cough. Symptoms of the flu strains most likely to be seen the reaction to influenza vaccine previ- flu range from mild to severe, but coming season. ously and anyone who has ever had usually begin with a fever and body Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a disorder aches, and often include a cough When does flu season start? where the body’s immune system and/or sore throat, headache, runny Flu season can begin as early as mistakenly attacks its nervous sys- nose, fatigue and chills, and potential October, and typically lasts through tem) should discuss vaccination with vomiting, nausea and/or diarrhea. May, peaking in January and Febru- their doctors. In many cases, the flu will resolve on ary. Although the flu usually doesn’t its own in four to 10 days with plenty hit until the fall, the CDC and the Know fact from fiction. of rest and liquids. If symptoms World Health Organization (WHO) – Many people think of the flu are severe, a doctor can prescribe two organizations that determine the as a severe cold with short-term antiviral medication to help lessen contents of the influenza vaccine to symptoms that may lead to a few the duration and symptoms. be developed each year – have been lost work or school days. However, Take precautions when you are looking toward the next flu season the truth is the seasonal flu can be in public to prevent getting the flu, for a while. This is because the vac- a serious condition and even fatal in and don’t forget to get vaccinated to cine manufacturing process begins some cases. The seasonal flu hospi- stay healthy this flu season.u Financial Matters Answer key, page 19 8 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 news www.sdcnn.com

Downtown’s NewSchool of Archi- is designed to increase disclosure tecture and Design, Luke Eng- and transparency reforms for the New parking for City moves UptownBriefs lish, who stepped up to donate his city. The ordinance gained its time to both conceptualize and name because DeMaio initially North Park Community create the metal artwork that was introduced the measure during forward in Golden Hill Association seeks website used to attach to the wall. The National Sunshine Week, which manager, editor corner was celebrated on Oct. is dedicated to promoting dialog The North Park Community 12, when Gloria unveiled the new about the importance of open Reverse angled parking increases Association is seeking to fill key art on the wall located just east government and freedom of volunteer positions: website of the 805 freeway’s northbound information. Now approved, the parking while providing additional safety manager and newsletter editor. University Avenue exit. Sunshine Act will require the Candidates for website manager city to provide the public with By Anthony King sidewalks along 25th Street will administer content on the MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC texts of contracts awarded for SDUN Editor between F Street and Russ association’s site, northparksd. ARTS TO HOST FIRST ARAB FILM services over $25,000, written Boulevard. org. The direct contact for the FESTIVAL justification from the mayor for The City’s Land Use and The reverse angled park- position is the board of directors San Diego nonprofit KARAMA any sole contract over $25,000 Housing Committee recom- ing – the first such plan in and newsletter editor. For the has partnered with the Arab Film and a list of all vendors receiv- mended Oct. 18 the approval San Diego – will occur on editor position, NPCA is seeking Festival (AFF) to bring the first ing payments exceeding $25,000 of reverse angled parking on 25th Street between Broad a volunteer familiar with Constant festival featuring films about the among others. In a press release, 25th Street in Golden Hill, a and B Street, if approved by Contact or similar program who Arab world to San Diego, tak- DeMaio praised the council for change that would increase the council. will oversee their email newslet- ing place Nov. 16 and 17 at the the decision. “I applaud my col- parking in the neighborhood “The project increases ter, NPCA News. The organi- Museum of Photographic Arts leagues for the bipartisan vote by altering existing traffic parking by reducing the zation says one person would in Balboa Park. Currently, the to approve the Sunshine Act and patterns. The proposal will roadway to two travel lanes ideally do this, but two would be AFF produces similar events in make San Diego one of the most now be heard by the full City with left turn lanes, providing acceptable. Current manager and San Francisco, Berkeley, Calif., open and transparent city govern- Council at a yet-undetermined enough space for reverse- editor Beth Swersie will be leav- San Jose and Los Angeles. The ments in the nation,” he said. future meeting. angled parking along the east ing her position at the end of the two-day festival will include an “This law sheds a light on City Councilmember Todd side of the roadway,” Gloria year. “I’m proud to have been a inaugural opening night recep- Hall and will allow the public to Gloria, who serves on the said, adding that other features part of NPCA for so many years,” tion featuring “Where Do We access information regarding city committee, applauded the for the area include Class II she said in a newsletter. “It’s Go Now,” a film from Lebanon financial decisions, payments and decision for both the increase bike lanes and curb extensions great to see a vibrant community directed by Toronto Film Festival transactions.” in parking and attention to at the intersections. of people … bringing new ideas, Audience Award-winner Nadine safety concerns. “Although this type of energy, enthusiasm and ‘hipness’ Labaki, as well as the short film Mission Hills restaurateur “Reverse angled parking parking is different, it actu- to the Association.” For complete “Bahiya & Mahmoud” by director selected for Explore San offers safe access for all us- ally may be easier to maneu- information, contact Swersie at Zaid Abu Hamdan. Haman won Diego project ers, including bicyclist, pedes- ver than parallel parking and [email protected]. Best of Festival at the 2011 Palm Su-Mei Yu, owner of Saf- trians and motorists,” he said provides additional benefits,” Springs International Short Fest fron restaurant located in the in a newsletter, “and, along Gloria said, including unob- 805 GATEWAY BEAUTIFICATION and will be in attendance at the newly designated International with other project design fea- structed views of oncoming PROJECT IS DEDICATED San Diego festival for a question Restaurant Row on India Street, tures, establishes the corridor traffic for motorists. A neighborhood improvement and answer period with the audi- has been selected as one of two as a complete street.” “Safety goes beyond sim- project originally initiated by a ence. Other features include “The winners of the KPBS-sponsored The recommendation comes ply pulling out of the parking concerned Uptown resident has War Around Us” (U.S./Palestine) Explore San Diego project. as part of the 25th Street Re- spot,” he said. “Loading and been completed. Steve Codraro, and “Masquerades” (Algeria), as Implemented as a submission-led naissance Street Enhancement unloading children into and who is also a member of the well as several other short films, contest for new programming for project, a partnership between out of the car is safer. Addi- North Park Main Street (NPMS) and “The War Around Us” direc- the nonprofit media outlet, Yu the City and the Greater Golden tionally, loading and unload- board, noticed the rundown area tor Abdallah Omeish will be in and the second winner, journalist Hill Community Development ing of the back of a vehicle at the intersection of Wabash attendance. KARAMA’s mission is Nan Sterman, will host their own Corporation. The project’s goal takes place on the sidewalk as and University avenues while to promote understanding of the KPBS programs that embody the is to enhance the streets and opposed to a busy street.”u waiting in traffic earlier this year. Arab and Islamic world, with a “explorer spirit” of San Diego. He said he viewed the location vision to grow the San Diego AFF “We’re incredibly proud to of- as a “prominent area that leads into a major cultural event in the fer two new TV programs next into both North Park and City region that “enhances the iden- spring from two highly regarded Heights” that didn’t “reflect the tity, perception and understand- experts,” said John Decker, KPBS greatness of the two communi- ing” of the Arab world. For more director of programming, in a ties.” Overgrown weeds and a information visit karamanow.org/ press release. “Nan and Su-Mei broken cement wall made for films.html. are San Diego icons who genu- the unsightly scene. To beautify inely care about the community.” the space, NPMS worked with City Council approves Yu’s program, “Savor San Diego,” not only the City Heights Busi- ‘Sunshine Act’ ordinance will follow the chef and cookbook ness Association, but also San Authored by Councilmember author as she seeks “San Diego- Diego Gas & Electric who owns Carl DeMaio, the City Council centric growers, fisherman, the wall, Councilmember Todd voted unanimously to approve the vendors, products and all things Gloria’s office, and a graduate of “Sunshine Act” ordinance, which food related,” the release said. “A Growing Passion,” Sterman’s program, will use her “passion for sustainable gardening” to provide trends in gardening, agriculture and horticulture throughout San Diego County. The first contest of this type, KPBS representa- tives said they will hold a similar contest next year. For more information visit kpbs.org/ex- ploresandiego. see Briefs, page 20 www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 9

From page 1 founder Miles Parker, who passed walk down San Diego Avenue to El away earlier this year, as well as Campo Cemetery, where they’ll find Muertos other longtime SOHO volunteers a large community altar covered in including three-term president Beth offerings for late loved ones. Visitors personal mementos, sweet treats Montes and local activists Mary are encouraged to add their own and other “offerings” for the dead Wendorf, Dale May and Kathy tokens to the public altar. – will be on display throughout Old Flanigan. “This is a way for the public to Town’s museums, hotels, shops and Another major altar honoring add their own touch to the event and restaurants, Coons said. San Diego’s iconic Whaley Family, interact directly with one another. At Cafe Coyote, Goetz said their including patriarch Thomas Whaley, In the end, it becomes this beautiful altar will be hard to miss, and is truly will be on display. and meaningful public art installation a collaborative effort between her At the Fiesta de Reyes complex dedicated to those who are gone, but staff and guests. on Calhoun Street, more than 15 not forgotten,” Coons said. “We asked all of our staff mem- altars will be exhibited at shops and Goetz said watching the pro- bers to bring photos and mementos restaurants. Fiesta de Reyes will also cession down historic San Diego of their deceased family members to feature live music, face-painting and Avenue is truly a unique experience. add to the altar. It really represents other crafts and activities for both “It brings everyone together our restaurant family as a whole and adults and children. for a moment. A few years ago, it has a very personal feel to it. We also Coons said Bazaar del Mundo on started as this small, little walk down encourage our guests to add their Taylor Street will add to the festival the street and now so many people own special photos and touches to with a live art show, as well. participate. The fact that we do this it. Everyone is welcome at our altar,” In addition, many Old Town in Old Town, the birthplace of San Goetz said. restaurants including Cafe Coyote, Diego, makes it even better,” she Another elaborate altar this year Barra Barra Saloon and Casa de said. is SOHO’s “Lost San Diego” altar, Reyes will boast unique Dia de los Ultimately, Coons said the idea which is designed to honor San Di- Muertos-themed menus. behind Dia de los Muertos is to ego’s lost architectural treasures and Goetz said Cafe Coyote’s special celebrate local diversity, culture and the notable individuals who have menu, available for one week tradition while educating the public dedicated themselves to preserving starting Friday, Oct. 26, features tra- about the holiday in a fun, accessible local history. ditional dishes and drinks associated and interactive way. Coons said their Lost altar with the Mexican holiday. “At SOHO we’re always con- will be on display at the Whaley “Our kitchen team created the cerned with preserving tradition House complex on San Diego entire menu by mixing classic items and the cultural landscape of our Avenue, and will with favorite dishes from their own communities. We like to focus on honor SOHO families. [Some] include turkey events that say something about the enchilada mole, spicy ‘El Inferno’ community, and this event in Old shrimp, traditional tamales and Town does just that,” she said. “It’s maple pumpkin pot de crème. very, very special.” Also, we have a bunch of special Councilmember Faulconer said margaritas on the menu, which he agrees with the sentiment, which is always important,” she said. is why his office recommended Coons said the Old Town $7,000 from its Community Projects, event has grown substantially in Programs and Services fund to help the past three years, from approxi- produce this year’s event. matley 1,200 attendees in its first “I’m proud to support Save Our year to 10,000 attendees last year. Heritage Organisation’s Dia de los Both Coons and Goetz said they Muertos festival, an exciting family expect between 20,000 and event that celebrates Old Town’s 25,000 attendees this year. unique community character, Approximately 5,000 highlights San Diego’s rich Mexican people, Coons said, will history and supports local business,” partake in one of the he said. “Community festivals such highlights of the as Dia de los Muertos keep San celebration: a lively, Diego’s cultural heritage alive.” candlelit procession Free maps and candles for the taking place at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 procession will be available on Nov. 2. at participating businesses through- The Dia de los out Old Town. For more informa- Muertos procession tion about the Dia de los Muertos begins at the Old Town celebration, including a full schedule San Diego State His- of activities and a downloadable, There will be plenty of painted participants this year. toric Park Plaza. From self-guided walking tour map, visit (Photo by Sandé Lollis) there, participants will sddayofthedead.org.u

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Sweet as expected, though with cooking shashlik, which trans- cool, drizzly evening we’vevodka seen while clenching his throat after astringent bursts from walnuts, lates to your choice of skewered in months, I went into winter sampling the spicy chocolate we hands-down agreed that it pork loin, chicken or lamb. mode with Russia’s claim to sauce that is applied tableside friend of mine from was the best use of red beets we Opting for the latter, we were fame: beef stroganoff. The to “toad sweat ice cream.” The Poland swears by ever countered. shocked to receive four bone-in velvety stew, made with tender menu warns that the dish “is the borscht soup Vareniki are the equivalent chops, each sporting succulent beef strips, mushrooms and sour not for the faint of heart.” High at Pomegranate to Polish pierogis, a high-calorie girth, juicy texture and cream, is served separately doses of habanero chilies lurk Russian-Georgian Restaurant, in- appetizer of delicate, house-made caramelized flavor. from the customary but- within, though when eaten in sistingA it tastes better than what dumplings stuffed with potato Immediately before tered noodles, allowing combination with the ice cream he remembers slurping in his na- and cheese. Served five to an serving, our waiter you full carb control. No and pomegranate-spiked caramel tive land. Another person I know order, they sit in a puddle of squirted sweet-tart matter how carefully I’ve sauce, the stinging chocolate made it a point to eat his last San melted butter and come topped pomegranate juice tried making stroga- turns milder and tastes like it Diego meal here before recently with caramelized onions and sour over the meat. noff at home, it belongs there. moving to South America, where cream. We ate them with gusto. Rightfully so, never comes out Vodka shots came into play butter-laced Slavic dumplings One of my companions decid- as it’s the this smooth and toward the end of our meal, are in short supply. ed on borscht soup and Georgian most expen- savory. when a waiter began passing out And then there are the acco- cheese pie (khachapuri) for his sive dish on Dessert a round of them to the entire lades scribbled all over Pome- main meal. The ruby-red borscht the menu, sparked house in celebration of some- granate’s walls by customers, presented yet another return to priced at 2312 El Cajon Blvd. (North Park) drama at our one’s birthday. The ritual is not to mention quirky testimo- glorious beet land, but with the $21.50. table, as one apparently commonplace, which nies on the menu for dishes additions of potatoes, cabbage In honor 619-298-4007 of my compan- along with gut-warming food and like shashlik, which claim that and stew beef bobbing within the of the first Prices: Appetizers, soups and salads, ions literally whimsical décor, contributes these various charcoal-grilled classic broth. Equally hearty was $7 to $10.75; entrees, $16.50 to $21.50 turned purple to the reason why people keep meats “saved the Yalta Accords the cheese pie featuring a returning.u between Stalin, Churchill and layer of tomatoes and Roosevelt in 1944.” firm, semi-salty No doubt, delicious food is white cheese occurring at this North Park encased in kitchen. In fact, the only Russian golden puff staples missing from the menu pastry. The are bear meat and full-strength compat- vodka, which is available at ibility factor 40-proof alcohol instead of 80. between the Pomegranate is run by two two items Russian expats with similar surpasses first names, Dzmitry Sakalink that of to- and Dmitriy Shteynbuk. The mato soup guys took over the warmly lit and grilled restaurant a year ago from elder cheese. owners who put into place a A char- plethora of peasant dishes com- coal grill on mon throughout the republic. the front patio Borscht soup is embellished with beef and cabbage. Char-grilled lamb is served with pomegranate sauce. Sakalink had worked six years is used for (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) for them as a waiter, starting out when the restaurant initially operated a couple doors down from their current location. Both the recipes and hospitable all-Russian staff have remained intact. In my initial visit with the same friends in tow, we en- croached on a salad sampler laden with walnuts, garlic and aromatic spices. The Salat Oliver resembles a good, homemade potato salad with the addition of peas, while an adjoining pile of moist shredded carrots with secret spices was also expres- sive in flavor and appearance. If you demand garlic, the lobio is a medley of chilled beans mixed also with fresh cilantro and walnuts. This time around we tried the finely chopped beet salad injected with “unexpected spices and herbs,” as the menu states. 12 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 dining www.sdcnn.com

The Wine Lover 3968 Fifth Ave. (Hillcrest) New deals at 619-294-9200 The Wine Lover Happy Hour: 9 p.m. to closing, Saturday through Thursday; brother, Nick, affording night crawlers a glass during regular hours each day. Or 4 p.m. to closing on Fridays. select bottle of wine from the $20 category if you venture into the bottle list, which Come On and an artisan cheeseboard with nuts, ranges from $20 to $50, there are no olives, berries and bread, all for $30. The corkage fees, at least to the end of the Get Happy! deal kicks into gear at 9 p.m., although it’s year, they said. available starting at 4 p.m. on Fridays. Other steals are offered daily Dr. Ink The Lockwood is among those ex- throughout the week, such as steak quisitely structured cabernets that could dinners for two on “BBQ Tuesdays” Even though The Wine Lover in easily sell for double the price in fine and live music on Sundays, when Stone Hillcrest has been around since the restaurants. It offered balanced acidity beer sells for $4 a glass. For a complete late 1990s, you might hear lately that it with a finish that tasted like ripe berries. schedule of special events, visit TheW- is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Everything on our cheese board struck ineLoverSD.com.u Technically, the quaint bar with the a match, from the English white cheddar inviting, cute patio is rediscovering its and Bavarian blue brie to the little dried youth with a recent facelift, a renewed cranberries that I feel should always be RATINGS: wine program and various theme nights served with red varietals, everywhere. Drinks: implemented by a pair of bros who pur- Several cosmetic changes have The new ownership has refocused the wine inven- chased the place a year ago. occurred since the Chable brothers tory on accessible, small-production wines that “I will never pour anything that I took over. The plastic plants that previ- customers can currently enjoy without corkage don’t like myself,” said certified Som- ously decorated the covered patio were fees. Wines by the glass also embody select melier Serge Chable while corking a replaced with live succulents. New, out- labels hailing from Napa Valley, France, South memorable bottle of Lockwood cabernet door heaters have also been added. In- America and other global regions. from Napa that was among the offerings side, the impressive marble bar top was kept, although the walls were repainted Food: for mid-evening happy hour. Artisan cheese boards are sprinkled with various Serge Chable runs The Wine and seating has been reupholstered. other pickings that oblige to wine, such as olives, Lover with his More importantly, the general grapes, dried berries and nuts. The menu extends vibe feels less pretentious and also to salads, paninis and charcuterie. the wines are more accessibly priced, Value: which the brothers For $20, you could potentially end up with a The Wine Lover acknowledge were bottle of fine Napa cabernet. Ditto if you spend offers a new issues that kept $5 on a glass. The selections change regularly, bottle and customers away in but gems do appear. cheese board deal. previous years. Service: In addition to (Photo by Dr. Ink) The new owners are hands-on, attentive and the bottle-and- knowledgeable. board bargain, several wines Duration: are ear- In addition to evening happy hour, price breaks run during regular operating hours every day. marked at $5 a Trick 13 or treatPg. 15

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r Local rockers dress up as their favorite bands for a special Halloween show at Soda Ba By Logan Broyles ing covers of their classic hits. on drums and Rose Rock – a bet- SDUN Reporter The headlining performance ter name for a musician you will will be local indie band Roxy not find – on piano and organ. For the third consecutive Jones doing their best impres- “This show is different than year, Soda Bar will be holding sion of the smooth-voiced lyricist any other Halloween party going it’s All Hallows’ Eve show featur- Devin the Dude. Founded in 2007, on,” Graves said. “The cover ing some of the most popular Roxy Jones is comprised of Peter bands aren’t really cover bands, bands in San Diego dressed up Graves on vocals and guitar, Phil- they’re local bands that are do- as their favorite bands and play- lip Dupasquier on bass, Darin Lee ing a cover band as something fun for Halloween. My band, The Wild Wild Wets will rock out to Blondie. (Photo by Nicole Espina) Roxy Jones, is doing a set as Devin the Dude.” Decline” while dressed up as their “This year it will actually be on Graves, who came up with the favorite punk group, NOFX. Halloween night which will only idea for the Halloween show three “We chose NOFX cause its a add to the debauchery.” years ago, said waking up with a band most people in San Diego The Wild Wild Wets are a headache the next day was part of grew up listening to at one point or psychedelic rock band founded in the fun. “I just asked my friends another,” said Theodore Kyffin of 2011, and are often accompanied that are already in bands to do a Teddy Fantastico. “I hand-picked by a projectionist during their special one-night cover band,” he the members of the band from performances. Turi said he liked said. “It was so much fun the first a bunch of other local bands. I the concept and the chance for year that we decided we should picked guys who all grew up on his band to break from their usual do it every year for Halloween. We skate punk and thought it would mold. “We’ve got all year to do [covered] Ludacris last year and be fun.” that,” he said. people went nuts.” It is safe to assume someone Tickets are $5, and the show Funk and hip-hop masters in the Wild Wild Wets will be starts at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Brendan B & the Breaks will be rocking a platinum blonde wig in Oct. 31. Extras that night include paying tribute to the ghost of ODB preparation for their stint as 1970s art by Brandon Kinkel, photos by when they don full Wu-Tang Clan new-wave icon, Blondie. Nicole Espina and a “commune” gear and rip through some of the “This is the third consecutive photo booth. Soda Bar is located group’s all-time classics. year we’ve thrown this party and it at 3615 El Cajon Blvd. For more Teddy Fantastico will be go- is always a good time,” said Wild information and tickets visit sod- Roxy Flowers will ‘cover’ Devin the Dude. (Photo by Brett Holman) ing through the hit album “The Wild Wets vocalist Michael Turi. abarmusic.com.u 14 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 theater www.sdcnn.com

(l to r) Lance Arthur Smith and Bryan Barbarin (l to r) Kaja Amado Dunn and Jon Lorenz (l to r) Brian Rickel and Jon Lorenz (l to r) Lance Arthur Smith and Bryan Barbarin (Photo by JT MacMillan) (Photo by JT MacMillan) (Photo by JT MacMillan) (Photo by JT MacMillan) Going ‘Around the World’ in

By Charlene Baldridge Lamb’s Players latest an enjoyable family feast SDUN Theater Critic "Around the

Boats, trains, hot-air balloons Fogg, and Bryan Barbarin is his After facing numerous vicis- stiff upper-lip automatically World in 80 Days" and elephants: all conveyances clever servant, Passepartout. situdes of 19th century travel and puts distance between Fogg CoronadoWHERE: Lamb’s Players Theatre, that carry Phileas Fogg and Lovely Kaja Amado Dunn por- the machinations of Inspector and the fallibility that would company as he attempts – on a trays Mrs. Aouda, the Bombay Fix, Fogg, Passepartout and Mrs. make him a more sympa- 1142 Orange Ave. (Coronado) bet – to go around the world in widow they rescue from death Aouda return to Fogg’s London thetic character. It’s a given, 80 days, at least in Jules Verne’s on her husband’s funeral pyre. flat convinced the mission has and Smith does what he can. WHEN: Tues. – Thurs. 7:30 p.m., 1873 novel. Jon Lorenz plays Detective failed and that Fogg is penni- Barbarin’s pidgin French Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 4 & 8 p.m. & It’s mostly steamers and trains Inspector Fix from Scotland less. Sent to arrange a wedding, seems made up as he goes Sun. 2 p.m., through Nov. 18 in the West Coast premiere of Yard, who pursues Fogg believ- Passepartout discovers it is Sat- along, which only makes him Laura Easton’s stage adapta- ing him to be a bank robber. urday, not Sunday, meaning that more endearing. So does his INFO: 619-437-0097 tion of “Around the World in 80 Jesse Abeel, John Rosen, Brian Fogg has succeeded after all. amazing cartwheel. Lorenz Days,” directed by Lamb’s Play- Nickel and Catie Grady portray During the Oct. 17 perfor- provides amusing mustache WEB: lambsplayers.org ers Theatre Producing Artistic the other people of the world, in mance, the action sagged a bit twirling as needed. Director Robert Smyth. Though Dover, Calais, Brindisi and so on, during Act I; however, Act II was Smyth’s production is the production has no balloon eastward around the globe. lively. The production is truly an enlivened by Michael McKe- (not enough “fly” space, one That is not a spoiler: viewers ensemble effort, one of Lamb’s on’s set, Jeanne Barnes Reith’s Clocking in at two hours, presumes) it does produce one who recall the book, Michael Players Theatre’s strengths. costumes, Deborah Gilmour “Around the World in 80 Days” adorable elephant and a sledge. Todd’s 1956 Todd-AO film, nu- Smith and Barbarin could not Smyth’s sound, McKeon’s proper- is a most enjoyable family The play begins and ends merous TV specials or the 1988 be better, with Smith having the ties and, most especially, Kevin entertainment. The pre-teen boy in 1872 London. Lance Arthur La Jolla Playhouse musical all tougher assignment. O’Donnell’s original music, which seated near us seemed to enjoy Smith portrays the unflappable know the story. Playing unflappable with a presents some songs and dances. the show immensely.u www.sdcnn.com feature San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 15 See a different side of Sandy TrickCreepy Creeps and Low Volts headlineor Halloween treat show at the Casbah Actor, comedian and singer By Logan Broyles ing all night, Lowman will be SDUN Reporter playing his patented one-man Sandra Bernhard returns to show in the back bar, between It is hard to argue with Tim the shows on the main stage. San Diego Oct. 26-27 Lowman of Low Volts. “Why wait He will also be getting into the forever in bar lines for over- Halloween spirit by offering to Sandra Bernhard (Courtesy Olive PR Solutions) priced, watered-down drinks on help with costumes. Halloween, when you can do it “The cool thing about the By Anthony King sophisticated approaches to the right at the Casbah with down to Casbah is having two rooms SDUN Editor gay lifestyle. Why would you earth, fun-loving people?” he said. and a giant smoking patio, settle on this?” Halloween celebrations in San so there [are] different vibes San Diego has seen a barrage Her expectation that audi- Diego are plenty, but choosing all within one party,” he said. of comedian, actor and musi- ences want something more than can be a total crapshoot. Who “I’ll be doing professional cian Sandra Bernhard this year, the lowest common denominator wants to pay $60 for the pleasure face and body airbrushing all starting with her four-day special drives her stage show, and she said of navigating a port-a-potty while night when I’m not playing, so engagement at the La Jolla Play- she never plays down to those who dressed in full costume? you can put final touches on house in March, her set at the come to see her. Instead, Lowman invites your costume or just have me San Diego LGBT Pride festival in “I expect that the audience music lovers to come out to zombie you out.” July – where she also served as wants something that also takes the Casbah for a night of live Costumes are highly parade grand marshal – and now them to a higher place and music featuring Low Volts and encouraged, if not outright three separate stand up sets in exposes them to things that are the Creepy Creeps, Stephen required. Little Italy on Friday, Oct. 26 and uplifting and smart and cutting Rey & The Sextrash, and Gary “What I love most Saturday, Oct. 27. edge,” she said. “My shows Shuffler’s Cramps cover band, about Halloween “It’s really weird. I haven’t move very quickly from subject Cramp’d. is seeing people’s been in San Diego for 15 years,” to subject and idea to idea. It’s “People should come to this inner selves come she said the week before her a journey and it’s going down a show because it’s going to be the out,” Lowman Anthology gig. A fan of La Jolla, lot of roads very quickly. … It’s a biggest, funnest, most kick-ass, said. “Something Bernhard said she is ready to great fun trip.” rock-and-roll dance party in town about Halloween just return to San Diego to offer a That is not to say she shies for the least amount of money,” makes people lose all inhibi- slightly different show from away from talking about contro- Lowman said. tions and the freak flag just March’s theater production. versial subjects. She has gained a He then outlined the rest of flies loud and proud,” he said. “It’s a downtown event,” she reputation as someone who likes the evening, saying the night’s “Halloween needs to happen said of the Anthology show. “To to talk politics, on stage or online, closing band, The Creepy Creeps, once a month.” those who didn’t want to go to the and as a smart, educated woman is one of his favorites. Tickets for the Cas- theatrical setting, this is a funkier, she does it well. “On the main stage, Stephen bah’s Halloween show on fun thing and they’ll get a different And she said her audiences Rey & The Sextrash will get the Wednesday, Oct. 31 are $10 side of Sandy.” expect it. party started with some stripped in advance and $12 at the The show will also be different “They know I’ll have plenty to down rock ‘n’ roll,” Lowman said. door. The Casbah is located at than the short, outdoor set she say about where we’re at and hope- “Gary Shuffler has put together 2501 Kettner Blvd. For more Low Volts did at Pride in Balboa Park, she fully where we’re going,” she said. a Cramps cover band called The information and tickets visit (Photo by Ian Kasnoff) said, though she did have a great Leading up to the November Cramp’d, so this is a must see for casbahmusic.com.u experience at this year’s festival presidential election will give any Cramps fans, as they don’t and parade. Bernhard material for her shows play on the regular.” “The San Diego Pride was next week. A staunch Barack Usually flanked by wild go-go incredibly organized. The parade Obama supporter, Bernhard had dancers, The Creepy Creeps are was amazing. It was so fun and plenty to say about the Oct. 16 known for working crowds into a wonderful, and people were so presidential debates. frenzy during their shows and are high-spirited but respectful, sup- “I was thrilled that Obama got sure to pull out all the stops for portive and wonderful,” she said. his mojo back and I think Mitt Halloween. “I just felt it really captured the Romney showed his true colors: “They are always in different spirit of the best of the gay com- his contemptuous, angry, petulant, costumes when they play, so I›m munity in an incredible setting.” nasty, mean-spiritedness that he’s looking forward to seeing what A longtime, vocal supporter renowned for,” she said. they come up with for the Hallow- of LGBT rights, Bernhard does “Obama’s not a pushy, mean- een show,” Lowman said. not shy away from talking about spirited person. He’s a kind To keep the entertainment go- issues important to our commu- person. He’s a thoughtful, intro- nity in both her personal life and spective person, but he’s also not career. a push-over.” Pick Up our Next Issue Of the many groundbreak- See Bernhard talk politics, November ing career moves Bernhard has sing a few tunes with her band done, perhaps one of the most and join her in her living room, important was portraying the first she said, at Anthology, located openly lesbian recurring charac- at 1337 India St. on Friday, Oct. ter on primetime TV. From 1991 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at to 1997, Bernhard played Nancy 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start Bartlett on “Roseanne,” which at $12 and can be purchased at 9Visit us on brought being gay to audiences anthologysd.com or by calling sduptownnews.com or sdcnn.com across the United States. 619-595-0300.u Hollywood has since changed – perhaps even benefitted from the groundbreaking work Roseanne Barr and Bernhard did in the 1990s – and now with a litany of primetime shows including LGBT characters and talking about LGBT issues, Bernhard is both critical and full of praise. “I’d say ‘Modern Family’ is the only one that even comes close to having the humanity that makes it work,” she said. “The other shows I find to be cartoon- ish and maudlin.” She said she finds the Ryan Murphy-created shows, like “Glee,” to be “highly campy” and “mean spirited,” especially his most recent, “The New Normal.” “What’s the point? What are they trying to say?” she said. “I don’t think any of it makes sense, especially now with so much conversation and so many great 16 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 www.sdcnn.com

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Monday, Oct. 29 Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 ‘Cloud Atlas’ screening: 8 html for agenda and location Earth concert: 8:30 p.m., W. Washington St., free p.m., hosted by The Book Catapult, CalendarofEvents Seattle-based band Earth headlin- Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 screening of new film “The Cloud Tuesday, Nov. 6 ing with Stembo and Cult of Youth p.m., screening “Raiders of the Lost Atlas” and featuring Q&A with Pajama story time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26 opening, Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Ark,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets author David Mitchell, Village The- children are invited to come dressed Little Shop of Horrors: Blvd., $12 and $14 start at $14 atre, 820 Orange Ave., Coronado, in their pajamas, Mission Hills Branch opening tonight and running North Park Farmers Market: $12.50 at thebookcatapult.com Library, 925 W. Washington St., free through Nov. 11, Friday and Sat- Tuesday, Oct. 30 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, park- Cinema Under the Stars: Organ Concert: 12:30 p.m., urday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Friends of Balboa Park ing lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and 8:30 p.m., screening “Raiders of Tuesdays, short organ concert with The Saville Theatre at San Diego luncheon: 11 a.m., fourth annual University Ave., free the Lost Ark,” 4040 Goldfinch St., coffee, tea and refreshments with City College presents “Little luncheon to salute volunteer and Balboa Park Committee: tickets start at $14 concert series on Eolian-Skinner Shop of Horrors,” 14th and C visionaries, themed “The 1935 6 – 8 p.m., regular first Thursday Golden Hill Farmers Market: organ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, streets, Downtown, $10 Exposition – The Legacy Lives monthly meeting, Balboa Park Club 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. Fifth Avenue and Nutmeg Street in Cinema Under the Stars: On,” Balboa Park Club, 2114 Santa Fe Room, 2150 Pan American between 27th and 28th Streets, free Bankers Hill, free 8:30 p.m., screening “The Birds,” Pan American Rd., Balboa Park, Rd., free Old Town Farmers Market: Normal Heights Community 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start tickets start at $70 at friendsofbal- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Planning: 6 p.m., regular Commu- at $14 boapark.org Friday, Nov. 2 Harney Street, free nity Planning Group first Monday Marston House Museum Pajama story time: 6:30 – 7 Masquerade and costume Marston House Museum meeting, 4649 Hawley Blvd. Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, p.m., children are invited to come party: 7 – 10 p.m., hosted by the Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, North Park Design Commit- Saturdays and Sundays, Marston dressed in their pajamas, Mission San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Saturdays and Sundays, Marston tee: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., North Park House Museum, 3525 Seventh Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Wash- Drummers Without Borders, Day House Museum, 3525 Seventh Main Street Design Committee Ave., $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 ington St., free of the Dead fundraiser with pup- Ave., $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 regular meeting, NPMS office at children (6-12) Organ Concert: 12:30 p.m., pets, drumming, art, music, carni- children (6-12) 3076 University Ave., free Tuesdays, short organ concert with val, dancing and food, Space for Art Residents Free Tuesdays in Saturday, Oct. 27 coffee, tea and refreshments with at 325 15th St., $5 donation Sunday, Nov. 4 Balboa Park: hours vary by muse- Halloween Family Day: concert series on Eolian-Skinner Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 um, participating museums include 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., free admission organ, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, p.m., screening “Raiders of the Lost p.m., screening “Breakfast at Tif- Museum of Photographic Arts, San for children 12 and under with Fifth Avenue and Nutmeg Street in Ark,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets fany’s,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets Diego History Center, Veterans’ adult admission at over a dozen Bankers Hill, free start at $14 start at $14 Museum and Memorial Center. museums for the fourth annual Residents Free Tuesdays in Hillcrest Farmers Market: Free for San Diego Residents with Balboa Park Halloween Family Balboa Park: hours vary by muse- Saturday, Nov. 3 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hill- ID, active military and dependents Day, featuring doggie costume um, participating museums include Jerry Schad trails mainte- crest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free parade and contest, Great Pump- Museum of Photographic Arts, San nance: 8:30 a.m. check in, 9 a.m. Organ Concert: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 kin parachute drop and more, Diego History Center, Veterans’ – 1 p.m. trail work for Friends of music by organist Carol Williams, LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., Balboa Park Museum and Memorial Center. Balboa Park trail maintenance in Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa children are invited to get creative Nightmare on Normal Free for San Diego Residents with Florida Canyon, bring sunscreen, Bark, free with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Street: 7 – 10 p.m., Hillcrest Hal- ID, active military and dependents hat, bug repellent and closed-toe Prayers for World Peace: Library, 925 W. Washington St., free loween street party supporting shoes as tools and gloves will be 10:30 a.m. to noon, guided medi- The LGBT Center, with costume Wednesday, Oct. 31 provided, meet at east side of Park tation drop-in class, Vajrarupini Thursday, Nov. 8 contest and emcee Nicole, Normal LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., Boulevard across from the War Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., SOULercize line dancing: 6 – and Harvey Milk streets, $12.50 children are invited to get creative Memorial Building, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, $10 donation 8 p.m., North Park Community As- online with drink tickets or $10 at with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch RSVP at friendsofbalboapark. Marston House Museum sociation mixer “SOULercize Urban door without, 21+ Library, 925 W. Washington St., free eventbrite.com Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, R&B/Soul Line Dancing, Queen Camarada with The Tree Mission Hills Farmers Mar- Rock & Roll Over!: 3 – 10 Saturdays and Sundays, Marston Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, 3925 Ring: 7 p.m., The Tree Ring ket: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, p.m., Rock & Roll Over! Unleash House Museum, 3525 Seventh Ohio St., free for NPCA members, record release show with special 4050 Falcon St., free The Sounds! benefit concert for The Ave., $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 $10 guests guests The Shivers, Birch North Barking Lot, featuring local artists children (6-12) Cinema Under the Stars: Park Theatre, 2891 University Thursday, Nov. 1 and musicians Steve Poltz, Make- 8:30 p.m., screening “Psycho,” 4040 Ave., $16 - $23 Mission Hills book group: peace Brothers, Paul Cannon Band, Monday, Nov. 5 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14 Goblin’s Night Out: 3:30 – 10 – 11 a.m., discussing “Where Christopher Dale and Upstream Urban Design review sub- North Park Farmers Market: 4:15 p.m., Kathy Felker’s “Goblin’s the Bluebird Sings to the Lemon- Music, craft beer, and food trucks, committee: 6 p.m., regular first 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, park- Night Out” musical marionette ade Springs: Living and Writing parking lot of Mission Brewery, 1400 Monday monthly meeting, visit ing lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and production hosted by The Expres- in the West” by Wallace Stegner, L Street, East Village, $35 northparkplanning.org/meetings. University Ave., freeu sive Arts and The San Diego Guild of Puppetry, 3201 Thorn St., best for ages 3 and older, $5 adults and BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS $3 children Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “The Birds,” Take a horseback ride with Linda forests and peaks, viewed from above. wineries in Mexico for a complete day. For visitors, 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start Horseback riding lessons will soon be hopping in Kumlin sees nature in its mysterious splendor and we provide daily sightseeing tours of San Diego and sunny east county San Diego. Triple S Ranch and the tries to capture an image of that feeling on canvas. its major attractions. We also offer transportation at $14 community of Lakeside welcome horsewoman Linda services on our party or regular charter motor Golden Hill Farmers Mar- Levy with her merry troop of horses and ponies. Jewels on 5th coaches for any special events or groups visiting Linda, new to the San Diego area, will be teaching our city. Call us at 619-232-5040 or visit us online at ket: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, and training at Triple S Ranch, which sits at the base of El 3975 5th Avenue #130 San Diego, CA 92103 fivestartours.com. B Street between 27th and 28th Capitan Mountain on El Monte Road. The ranch, owned (619) 269-5853 streets, free for many years by the Sorbie family, is a green, tree-lined Julie Harris and Emmanuel Himmelberger have The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge Old Town Farmers Market: oasis in the otherwise desert-like area around Lakeside. been producing art as long as they both can remember, is San Diego’s most intimate restaurant venue. As The ranch boasts four riding rings, multiple round pens, and have more than 50-years experience designing much speakeasy as steakhouse, the modern-meets- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, and direct access to the San Diego riverbed trail system. jewelry between them. retro interior is the perfect backdrop for luscious Beef Harney Street, free A native of New England, Linda relocated to San Julie has a degree in manufacturing arts from the Wellington, perfectly cooked steaks, and both old Diego in April with her husband Andy, and the two Gemological Institute of America, and a bachelor of Marston House Museum school and cutting-edge cocktails. work together to manage the riding program they arts in applied design from San Diego State University. Ascend into the darkness of this sexy space on Tours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, started at Triple S. Andy will be scheduling lessons, and Emmanuel was trained and schooled in France, and Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., for the first annual Saturdays and Sundays, Marston otherwise managing the business-end of the program. apprenticed for three years. He then worked another “Curious Cocktail Affair.” Gypsy jazz by Trio Gadjo Linda will offer riding lessons and train the horses. ten years for a renowned master-goldsmith before will jettison the macabre and conjure up the party House Museum, 3525 Seventh With 35 years of experience training horses and riders, moving to San Diego. spirits. Ghoulish gastronomy, like swordfish marrow, Ave., $8 adults, $5 seniors and $4 Linda is an energetic and gifted teacher. Her direct and Julie and Emmanuel both dreamed of one day beef tongue tacos, or sea urchin bisque, are sure to children (6-12) compassionate style enables her students to progress opening a gallery to show their work, and Jewels on trick your taste buds. The Chef’s “to die for treats,” quickly and easily, and helps the horses remain happy in 5th was born. They have now been designing and including Reese’s Torte, Candy Corn Panacotta and their work. making jewelry together for over 18 years. They have Rice Krispy bars, will finish you off. Unique Halloween Sunday, Oct. 28 “Horses are often misunderstood because they are shown their work in several art shows and received “potions” will banish the evil spirits and enhance your Outdoor Poetry Reading: 3 large and can be strong at times, but most domesticated numerous local, national and international awards for charms. horses are very gentle and crave the attention humans their jewelry. They each have a passion for enriching Come with your most creative costumes and you – 4 p.m., hosted by Poetry Grove, give them,” Linda said. “Horses are such wonderful the lives of others through their art and jewelry, may win an award. Just $30 includes both food and free outdoor poetry reading open teachers, they can mirror our emotions, sometimes telling inspiring them to get in touch with their inner artist. entertainment, with Halloween cocktails available at us things about ourselves we didn’t even know. Horses Jewels on 5th is a full-service, one-stop jewelry to all poets, enthusiasts and styles, a cash bar. This event is for guests 21 and up. Tickets do not lie; they have strong human radar, and tell us what store and gallery. There are not too many jewelry stores available at http://curiouscocktailaffair.eventbrite.com. north of Quince Street between they need if we take the time to listen.” that specialize in custom, one-of-a-kind and limited The Wellington is located at 729 W. Washington St. Sixth Avenue and Balboa Drive, “Linda offers ‘A’ horse show level instruction to addition pieces, or that offer repairs on the premises. in the historic and charming neighborhood of Mission individuals who may not be interested in competing,” Julie and Emmanuel wanted to open their gallery Hills. For more information visit our Facebook page, Balboa Park Andy said. “Working on horsemanship skills promotes a in Hillcrest where the clientele tend to be hip, trendy, our website wellingtonsd.com or call 619-295-6001. Hillcrest Farmers Market: sense of accomplishment, a sense of empowerment, and a diverse, modern, artsy, and open-minded, just like Follow us on Twitter at @wellingtonsd. special relationship between horse and rider.” their jewelry. The people in Hillcrest and neighboring 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hill- The Levy’s are both excited to get started with their areas value quality and excellence and they want and crest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free new endeavor, sharing the special world of horses with deserve something different and original. Zumba Gold® classes for age 50+ Organ Concert: 2 p.m., all those who wish to learn. For more information about in North Park music by organist Carol Williams, horses and the programs offered at Triple S Ranch, see Five Star Tours & Charter Bus Company If you are a beginning exerciser, baby boomer or Linda’s website ridewithlinda.com, email her at Linda@ As San Diego’s premier transportation and tour active senior wanting to return to a fitness lifestyle, you Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ridewithlinda.com, or call 619-356-8033. operator, Five Star Tours & Charter Bus Company will find the Zumba Gold® group dance-fitness class Bark, free offers many different types of tours, but trips to San ideal fun. Classes are held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday, at Queen Bee’s 3925 Ohio St., in North Park, with free Prayers for World Peace: Carol Kumlin -Artits - [email protected] Diego’s top award-winning breweries are our specialty. 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From page 4 From page 8 more homes and apartments provide parking rates for four pies can be pre-ordered now in transit priority areas. MOVE different types of affordable through Nov. 18 at mamaspies. Malashock briefs chair Kathy Breedlove said in a housing: family, single-resident org or by calling 619-233-6262 press release the new standards occupancy, senior housing and real and meaningful way.” DIVERSIONARY THEATRE will reform the “one-size-fits-all” studio or one-bedroom apart- Democrats for Equality Mizerany said he did not ANNOUNCES CAST FOR next approach to development and is ments. The new parking rates announce Freedom Awards shy away from the “inherent PRODUCTION expected to allow the flexibility model takes into account resi- 2012 winners violence” needed to tell his The complete cast for Diver- to create better communities. dents, visitors and staff parking, The San Diego Democrats story, which he calls both sionary Theatre’s latest produc- The ordinance will allow afford- as well as special circumstances for Equality will honor this “physical” and “emotional.” tion, “when last we flew” was an- able housing developments to when demand is higher. The year’s Freedom Award win- “There is tremendous nounced Oct. 23. Included in the maximize the number of homes new ordinance will not go into ners on Nov. 17 at 1202, located power in sharing our mutual cast are Faeren Adams, Marshall within walking distance of effect until the Coastal Commis- at 1202 University Ave. This stories,” he said. “It fosters Anderson, Lynaé DePriest, DeAn- transit and other amenities by sion hears the new ordinance in year’s ceremony is a tribute meaningful solutions and na Driscoll, Noah Longton and lowering the number of unused the next 18 months. to the legacy of Sen. Christine allows others to understand Cordell Mosteller. Colette Robert parking spots. “This eliminates Kehoe. Award winners include: your point of view. We can pull will direct the West coast pre- wasted space and inefficient 26 BAKERS PARTICIPATE IN San Diego Democratic Party strength and resilience from miere, which was written by Har- use of valuable land and creates MAMA’S KITCHEN FUNDRAISER Chair Jess Durfee receiving the our universal experiences.” rison David Rivers. “When last we new opportunity for increasing Now in its eighth year, the A. Brad Truax Human Rights In the additional two flew” addresses topics including much needed housing units annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky Award; Brian Polejes, union pieces in “Malashock/ being African-American and gay in the city,” said Elyse Lowe, Thanksgiving Bake Sale for representative and organizer RAW3,” themes surrounding in contemporary, teenage culture, MOVE executive director, in the Mama’s Kitchen has added 10 for SEIU Local 1000, receiving desire, social expectations the power of the arts to change release. new participating “bakeries” the J. Douglas Scott Award for and betrayal are explored. lives and a family’s journey. Ad- In a 2010 San Diego study, this year, bringing the total to Political Action; Eric Issacson Malashock stages “Uneasy ams is returning to Diversionary data from a sample of 34 local 26 local restaurants, hotels and receiving the Eleanor Roosevelt Surrender” with seven danc- after performing in “Learn to Be affordable-housing sites show catering businesses. Located Award for Community Service; ers, and Klenjoski premieres Latina,” Driscoll returns after her that: throughout San Diego County, John Lockhart receiving the R. “Splinter,” examining anger, work in the theater company’s • Parking demand for affordable the 26 bakers pledge to donate Steven Pope Award for Volun- power and forgiveness. “Cloud 9” and “Lot’s Daughters,” units is roughly half of typical San baked pies to the nonprofit, teerism; and National Stonewall Malashock Dance is a and Longton’s Diversionary work Diego rental units which will then be delivered Democrats founding board non-profit arts and educational includes “Edward II,” “Dooley,” • Demand varies with the type of for pickup on Nov. 21, the day member Craig Roberts receiving organization that was founded “New Century” and “Sextet.” An- affordable housing before Thanksgiving. Pies cost the Gloria Steinem Award for in 1988. Their mission is “to derson, DePriest and Mosteller • Parking demand rises with the $20, with all proceeds funding Communication. The Presidents provide transformational expe- are making their Diversionary size of dwelling units and higher Mama’s Kitchen programs. Award will be announced at the riences through the creation, debuts. Performances for the income levels Last year, the bake sale was the event. Began in 1981 with a roast performance and teaching of play begin Nov. 8, with official • Demand for parking is less in most successful to date, bring- of San Diego Democratic Club dance,” offering contempo- opening Nov. 17. “When last we areas with frequent transit and ing in more than $100,000. “The founder Bob Lynn, the Freedom rary work both nationally and flew” runs through Dec. 9; Diver- walkable destinations annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky Awards have grown to honor internationally. sionary Theatre is located at 4545 • Developments supplied more pie sale has become a Thanks- individuals who promote equality Tickets for the remaining Park Blvd. in University Heights. peak overnight parking than giving tradition in San Diego. and Democrat values both locally shows are $25, and the studio spaces used It provides an opportunity to and in California. Kehoe was is located at 2650 Truxtun Council-approved Several councilmembers check off one more thing from honored with the Gloria Steinem Rd. For Friday, Oct. 26 and affordable-housing parking commented on their support of your holiday ‘to-do’ list while Award in 1986. Tickets for the 6 Saturday, Oct. 27, the show policy applauded the ordinance, citing the new supporting our mission,” said p.m. event are $50 for members, starts at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. The MOVE (Mobility Op- growth paradigm for San Diego Alberto Cortés, Mama’s Kitch- $60 for non-members, $25 for 28 starts at 7 p.m., and the tions Viable for Everyone) Alli- and trends toward transit orien- en executive director, in a press sustaining members and free for anti-bullying discussion will ance applauded the City Council tation with multi-modal net- release. This year, the organiza- patron or sponsoring members. follow the Saturday show. For on Oct. 16 for the approval of works that require less driving, tion is anticipating selling more For more information, including more information and tickets an ordinance that will allow alleviating the need for surplus than 6,000 pies during the six- all past award winners and to visit malashockdance.org or affordable housing developers parking. Once the ordinance week presale period. Pumpkin, purchase tickets, visit call 619-260-1622.u to maximize limited space with goes into effect, the city will pecan, apple and no-sugar apple democratsforequality.org.

‘Penny for the Arts’ approved by council, increasing arts funding by 129 percent On Oct. 22, the city council unanimously approved a resolu- tion to increase arts funding. Funds from the city’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will go to- ward the “Penny for the Arts Five- Year Blueprint,” which will help to restore funding to fiscal year 2002 levels over the next five years, resulting in a 129 percent increase to $17.9 million by 2017. In a press release, Mayor Jerry Sanders said the funding will “help San Diego remain a world-class arts city. Through the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture (CAC), the city will begin to re- store funding for local arts groups under the Penny Blueprint. Funds can be used for operations, programming, supporting under- served communities and schools, deferred maintenance of buildings and public art, and planning major cultural events and festivals. With the increase from TOT revenue, restoration of funds is possible without reducing funding to other city services, the release stated. “The arts and culture community has consistently proven their value to the city and we have dem- onstrated that ‘Penny for the Arts’ will give San Diego a great return on investment,” Victoria Hamilton, executive director of the CAC, said in the release. A request for an additional $1 from TOT was included in the Penny for the Arts plan, which will help support a large-scale celebration planned for the 100-year anniversary of Balboa Park. “With the Balboa Park Cen- tennial Celebration right around the corner, it is imperative that the city invest in the arts and culture organizations that will make this event a success,” Sanders said. u www.sdcnn.com parenting San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 21 What Halloween means to parents

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—Brian White owns BWF, San Diego’s Premier Training Service located in Hillcrest. He runs boot camps in Balboa Park and trains clients in Diverge Gym. Go to youshouldbedoingit. com to read his blog, or take his seven-day video challenge to get back into healthy habits. Contact Brian at [email protected] or on his website.u www.sdcnn.com adams avenue San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 23 24 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 www.sdcnn.com