Volume 4 issue 17 Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 Pg. 14

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➤➤ feature p. 9 Valuing our neighborhood at the market Whistle Stop Train Not a street fair or festival, North Park Farmers’ Market builds community through school money-back program and health-focused vendor regulations Shop comes to a halt After 63 years, the Hillcrest store will shut its doors on Aug. 25 due to a decrease in business By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

SoCal Music Fest The Whistle Stop Train Shop located at 3834 Fourth Ave. has been a fixture in the Hillcrest neighborhood for decades, ➤➤ Dining p. 11 but on Aug. 25, the model train shop’s long journey will come to an end. Whistle Stop owner Scott Rhodes said the shop is closing after 63 years in busi- ness due to a combination of factors. “There’s simply not enough business to keep going,” he said. “It’s a combina- tion of a lousy economy and declining customer base. There are very few new people getting into the [model railroad- ing] hobby these days. Older enthusiasts are not buying anything anymore because Old Town sushi master Summer favorites including squash, fresh-cut salami, peppers, smoothies and eggs at the market (Courtesy SD Weekly Markets) they either don’t have the money or because they don’t really need anything By Morgan M. Hurley of the adjoining CVS parking lot. combination of certified farmers, else. There’s also a lot of competition from ➤➤ news p. 21 SDUN Assistant Editor Although a farmers market artisan food makers, and arts internet sales.” has existed in North Park in and craft merchants – the North For Rhodes, shutting down the Uptown has its share of some form or another for over Park market is smaller in scale Whistle Stop is truly the end of an era. farmers markets, but one in ten years, SD Weekly Markets than its sister markets. Little Italy He has been working at the model particular is making a name for – who also operate the Little has 125 vendors, for instance, but train shop for the past 33 years – since itself by focusing on the sur- Italy Mercado on Saturdays thanks to conscientious manage- July 26, 1979, to be exact – a time when rounding community. and the Pacific Beach Farmers’ ment, the North Park market has model railroading was a more common The North Park Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays – took developed a sense of community hobby and digital distractions were not Market, which runs every over the fledgling market two and found ways to give back at prevalent. Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., is years ago. Support has risen the same time. “There aren’t that many younger located on North Park Way at steadily ever since. folks coming in here these days, and Herman Avenue and uses part At just under 50 vendors – a see Market, page 8 that’s really part of the problem. Today’s A grand Old Globe gala kids are too busy with their computers, video games and cell phones, [and model railroading] can’t compete with that,” ➤➤ home p. 22 Damaging the Rhodes said. The Whistle Stop first came to Hill- ‘jewel of the City’ crest in 1949, when the shop’s original see Train, page 5 Lily-gate sparked after thousands descend on Balboa Park, causing destruction to beloved lily pond

By Anthony King Cleanup has begun on the damaged lily pond. (Courtesy Balboa Park) SDUN Editor Mid-century lessons $10,000 in damage to park facilities, with the lily Damaged caused to the lily pond in Balboa pond sustaining the most damage. Park early Sunday morning on Aug. 12 quickly Resting in front of the Botanical Building, Index turned into a political battle between the two may- damage to the lily pond included the breakage of oral candidates, and sparked a public outcry over a drainage-pipe valve, causing significant water Opinion……………...…6 who should be held responsible. loss and, in part, leading to the loss of a great Briefs…………………7 Promoted on social media, a midnight water- number of the lilies in plant boxes scattered Dr. Ink.….…………………12 gun fight brought an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 throughout the pond. participants to the center of Balboa Park. During Whistle Stop owner Scott Rhodes What's Up………………13 the melee, participants caused approximately see Lily, page 10 (Photo by Monica Garske) Art………………………16 Calendar………………..17 Classifieds....….……18 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 3 Lively couple to be honored by St. Paul’s Mission Hills residents Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany are special guests at Aug. 25 ‘Endless Summer of LUV’ Gala

By Cynthia Robertson SDUN Reporter

At this year’s St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services Gala, “Endless Summer of LUV,” two well-respect- ed volunteers – Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany – will be honored. The Mission Hills residents have made major impacts in St. Paul’s and the greater San Diego community through countless volunteer hours and leadership roles on several projects and boards. “Aging is an exhilarating and daunting time in life,” Roscoe said. “St. Paul’s provides a road map through its many phases to ensure we can age gracefully.” Roscoe has long been a strong supporter of St. Paul’s, as well as the Girl Scouts of San Diego, and she is the founder of PRA Destination Management, a travel company part of the London- based AlliedPRA. Also in the travel business, (l to r) Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany, this year’s honorees (Courtesy Greg Nelson Photography) Tiffany’s volunteer includes serving as a board member at board member, conference leader family. “We also have created a the Monarch School as well as and guest lecturer for the Society bucket list and are strategically the San Diego State University of Incentive Travel Executives. moving forward to insure we (SDSU) Art Council. Their story Some of their involvement with check each and every item off, as a couple is rooted in love and, St. Paul’s, the couple said, has to enjoying the adventure along the ultimately, their community. do with Roscoe’s friendship with way,” he said. Knowing each other for Cheryl Wilson, the organization’s Both Roscoe and Tiffany said several decades, the two recon- president and CEO. Roscoe and they are strong and independent nected in 2003. Since then, they Wilson had been San Diego Rotary individuals, respecting those quali- have made a home in San Diego, Club members for many years, and ties in each other. They keep life said they enjoy travelling and are during Roscoe’s year as president, interesting by being involved in avid sports fans, especially of the she designated her time to helping their volunteering activities and by SDSU Aztecs. seniors. Roscoe has previously planning “secret dates” for each Roscoe currently sits on the served as a LUV Gala volunteer, other, they said. board of trustees of the Zoological and was chair in 2009. The couple expresses grati- Society of San Diego, as well as Tiffany was her support tude that St. Paul’s and their team the SDSU Campanile Foundation. system during those busy years, of professionals will help and She is also a past president of San she said. Together, they have guide them, as well as all others Diego Rotary Club, and is a mem- made financial commitments to who will need it, in the future. ber of the board of directors of the St Paul’s to assist with their many The Aug. 25 LUV gala is at the Balboa Park 2015 Centennial. critical programs, especially their Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Roscoe also co-founded SDSU’s Program of All-inclusive Care for Vacation Rd. The evening begins L. Robert Payne’s School of Hotel the Elderly (PACE). at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, and and Tourism Management, of “We feel good about hav- Roscoe and Tiffany will be honored which she now chairs. By creat- ing contributed time, talent and at the dinner program starting at ing the Institute of Meetings and treasure to our industry and 7:30 pm. All proceeds from the gala Events for SDSU, Roscoe was the community during the process,” will benefit St. Paul’s PACE. For first woman in the university’s his- Tiffany said, adding that success more information visit stpaulse- tory to endow a professorship. now means to enjoy life with his niors.org or call 619-239-6900.u Tiffany’s service life has been just as fruitful. As a young man, he served in the United States Army. Believing that leaders should manifest courage, perseverance, communication skills and the ability to inspire teamwork, Tiffany continued to put those character- istics to use. He spent 30 years in the travel business, planning conferences, events and meetings around the world for Fortune-100 companies. He also served as

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By Frank Sabatini Jr. the space in April. The interior Island Prime, is SDUN Reporter now features fresh plasterwork, overseeing the limestone accent walls, wrought- new location’s The opening of 100 Wines iron chandeliers and a custom- wine program. restaurant marks a return to built fireplace on the back patio. “Maurice is Hillcrest by the Cohn Restau- In addition, the structure’s adventurous and rant Group, which, in 2009, façade received a coat of choco- has a credible moved its long-established Cor- late-brown paint that will set the palate,” Cohn vette Diner from Fifth Avenue stage for a new sidewalk patio, said, adding into larger digs in Point Loma’s slated to launch several weeks that the global Liberty Station. after the Aug. 17 opening. wine inventory The company’s newest The concept for 100 Wines is priced at $20, venture – opening Friday, Aug. draws from its original location $30 or $40 a 17 – is a wine-centric restaurant in Maui, Hawaii, which Cohn bottle. Catego- adorned with rustic memorabilia opened earlier this year with Pa- rized sepa- Jackets, overalls and caps worn by French farmers in the 1930s are among the décor at 100 Wines. collected from rural Europe, and risian designer Philippe Beltran. rately on large (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) breathes new life into 1027 Uni- Their partnership extends to the chalkboards, the versity Ave. after the space was Hillcrest location, where Beltran selection spans from “friendly partially destroyed by a fire in bestowed other details such value” labels to “small produc- 2011 while housing Buonissimo2 as old, tin boxes and a unique tion,” “romantic” and “special Italian restaurant. display of farmers’ clothing from occasion” picks. Craft cocktails “When we heard that Buonis- the 1930s that he brought from are also in the offing, construct- simo wasn’t going to reopen, it France. A wall of tarnished-metal ed with spirits such as Span- worked out great because we wine cubbies and bare wood ish sherry, Italian grappa and always wanted to find another tables, set with placemats made French liqueurs. spot in Hillcrest again,” said from recycled newspaper, fur- A menu of Mediterranean- owner David Cohn, whose ther exemplify the restaurant’s inspired fare created by Chef company operates more than a Old World focus. Katherine Humphus adheres to dozen other restaurants in San Having employed a team of Cohn’s philosophy that “good Diego County, from Downtown skilled workers in the remodel wine bars should have good to Escondido. and design process, Beltran food,” he said. Humphus heads 100 Wines opens Aug. 17. (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) “The other fun thing about honors them with their first the Cohn Group’s Bo-beau Kitch- 100 Wines is that we’re in a names handwritten on oxidized en + Bar in Ocean Beach, where Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and very good wine list,” Cohn said, building with great history from ceiling panels that mesh with she has earned accolades for her fulfilled an internship at the pres- citing that his most previous the California Cuisine days, still plywood beams in the new space. shareable plates and boards. tigious French Laundry in Napa. venture, Vintana Wine + Dine owned by the same landlords,” About 10 percent of the fixtures At 100 Wines, she presents Prior to opening Bo-beau, she in Escondido, follows along the he said. “They’re very excited throughout the restaurant were a similar repertoire of cured taught classes at Cohn Group’s same lines. about this project.” retained from Buonissimo2, meats, house mozzarella, oven- Balboa Park Food & Wine After their initial opening, The University Avenue build- including an antique radio and fired pizzas, house-made pastas School and helped open Cohn’s 100 wines will be participating in ing has undergone extensive an Italian marble countertop uti- and full entrees such as pork Analog nightspot in Downtown. this year’s San Diego Restaurant repair, with the Cohn Group lized in the front dining section. osso bucco and phyllo-crusted “The name 100 Wines sug- Week, Sept. 16 – 21. For more in- investing nearly $500,000 into the Maurice DiMarino, the sweetbreads. gests that we’re a wine bar, but formation visit 100wineshillcrest. final remodel since taking over sommelier at the Cohn Group’s Humphus is a graduate of it’s really a restaurant with a com or call 619-491-0100.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 5 SOHO officially files suit against City Old Town nonprofit asks Superior Court to uphold Balboa Park laws; Plaza de Panama Committee says to move forward with project

By Anthony King damage the iconic 1914 Cabril- by this narrow-minded, special- SDUN Editor lo Bridge by cutting through interest group for trying to kill its historic fabric for a new, a project that will only further Save Our Heritage Organisa- freeway off-ramp style bridge beautify this great park,” Sand- tion (SOHO) filed suit against the and road system,” Coons said. ers said in the newsletter. City of San Diego on Monday, Three aspects of the lawsuit The Plaza de Panama Com- Aug. 13 as a result of the July 9 conclude the City, due to Cali- mittee, which was established City Council approval of the Plaza fornia Environmental Quality to oversee its implementa- de Panama Project. The lawsuit, Act (CEQA) regulations, is re- tion, said they are commit- filed in the City’s Superior Court, quired to implement alternative ted to moving forward with A fixture for 63 years, the Hillcrest store will close. (Photo by Monica Garske) claims the City failed to “com- strategies in addressing parking construction despite SOHO’s ply with local and state laws” in issues in Balboa Park because lawsuit. The first phase of the From page 1 tion of railroading literature too, approving the project, a SOHO the project “would cause sig- four-phase project is expected since Kingston was a huge fan of press release stated. nificant adverse impacts to the to begin in October, with the Train books about trains. Called the Jacobs Plan due to iconic architecture and cultural parking structure and bridge With the closure of the Whistle primary financial and vocal back- landscapes” of the park. constructed in the second owner, William “Bill” Kingston, Stop, Rhodes leaves behind a very ing from Qualcomm cofounder The suit also alleges the phase, lasting from December moved the business from down- small group of businesses dedi- Irwin Jacbos, the Plaza de city violated Municipal Code by 2012 to January 2014. town San Diego to Uptown, on cated to his beloved hobby. Panama Project will see the con- authorizing “substantial altera- Asking for donations to Sixth Avenue. He said his store is one of struction of a “Centennial Bridge tion” of the Cabrillo Bridge, and support the lawsuit, Coons In mid-1975, Rhodes said Kings- three model railroad shops left in and Road” at the east end of the challenges the project’s paid, said, “It is SOHO’s obligation ton moved again, setting up shop at San Diego. The others are Frank Cabrillo Bridge. The purpose is underground parking as being to spearhead this litigation on the current Fourth Avenue location. the Trainman in North Park and to divert traffic from entering the inconsistent with a “free and behalf of the many thousands Y Y Four years later, Rhodes began his Reed’s Hobby in La Mesa. Plaza de Panama and instead into public park,” as laid out in a 1870 of San Diegans that object to Y Y GA GA longtime career at the store. “[Model railroading] is certain- an underground parking struc- California Legislature declaration. this flawed proposal and whose GA GA ly a declining hobby, unfortunate- ture, to be constructed behind SOHO has asked the Court concerns and suggestionsSAN were SAN “When Bill Kingston passed DIEGO DIEGO away in 1995, I inherited the busi- ly,” Rhodes said, however, he’s not the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. to issue a “peremptory writ” ignored by Mr. Jacobs,Y the Y ness. He had never married and bidding a personal farewell to the Earlier this year, SOHO of mandate, which would force SANmayor and the CityGA Council.”u SAN GA DIEGO DIEGO his brother and nephew were not hobby altogether. won a lawsuit filed against the the court to enforce the laws Y Y interested in starting new careers, Rhodes is a lifetime member city for entering into a Memo- protecting Balboa Park. GA GA SAN Pick Up our Next Issue SAN so I took over. I’ve been running it of the San Diego Model Railroad randum of Understanding, “Once again, DIEGOSOHO is threat- SAN DIEGO SAN Y August DIEGO Y DIEGO ever since and thought I would be Museum in Balboa Park and an thus prematurely expressing ening to harm Balboa Park if it Y Y here until I retired,” Rhodes said. active member of the La Mesa approval for the project. didn’t get itsGA way, by delaying GA SAN GA SAN GA “Four or five years ago, when Railroad Club, so he said he will “We expect to prevail again long-needed improvements and DIEGO DIEGO the economy started going south, still be active in railroading. because the new violations of holding our 2015 celebration hos- Y Y GA GA the business began a steady slide “I’ve done work on model rail- law that threaten Balboa Park tage,” said Mayor Jerry Sanders,SAN SAN DIEGO DIEGO down. I kept thinking things roads at the museum [in Balboa are again blatant,” SOHO Ex- reprinted in a Plaza de PanamaY Y would turn around, but they just Park]. I used to go down there a ecutive Director Bruce Coons e-newsletter. Sanders supports Y Y SAN GA SAN GA kept getting worse. Unfortunately, few times a year on Sundays and said in the release. the Council-approvedDIEGO project. 31Visit us on SAN GA DIEGO SAN GA Y DIEGO Y DIEGO we’ve reached a point where we run trains. I’ll probably do more of “It is undisputed that the “All San Diegans should be www.sdcnn.com Y Y GA GA just can’t keep going on.” that now,” he said.u Jacobs plan would irreparably extremely disappointed, as I am, GA GA SAN SAN With the store’s impending DIEGO DIEGO closure, Rhodes said his main Y Y SAN GA SAN GA focus is to liquidate all inventory DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN Y DIEGO Y DIEGO and get the remaining merchan- Y Y dise into the hands of avid model GA GA GA GA railroaders. SAN SAN DIEGO DIEGO Currently, all merchandise Y Y is 15 to 50 percent off. Rhodes SAN GA SAN GA DIEGO DIEGO said there are plenty of railroad- Y Y ing books, magazines and DVDs GA GA left in stock, as well as some model freight cars and scale- size accessories. For the past several decades, the train shop has specialized in what those in the model railroad- ing hobby call “HO scale” and “N scale” trains, Rhodes said, add- ing that his shop has also been a reliable place for customers to stock up on very specific detail- ing parts and scratch-building supplies, such as plastic strips, lumber and brass. Rhodes said the Whistle Stop is known for its extensive collec- 6 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 opinion/letters www.sdcnn.com Letters 3737 Fifth Ave. Suite 201 Bird Park history holds San Diego, CA 92103 errors to be corrected (619) 519-7775 PUBLISHER Thank you for the brief David Mannis article on the history of Bird (619) 961-1951 Park [see “Once upon a time in [email protected] North Park,” Vol. 4, Issue 15]. It contains many important EDITOR errors that should be corrected. Anthony King (619) 961-1952 The idea of a park, 20 [email protected] years ago, was the City’s, and they commissioned Wallace Assistant EDITOR Roberts & Todd [WRT] … to Morgan M. Hurley design the park. (619) 961-1960 WRT brought me on as the [email protected] public artist, and I indeed did REPORTERS come up with the idea of a bird & COLUMNISTS for the six acre lofty site, but Charlene Baldridge designing, laying out and build- Logan Broyles ing the park was a team effort, “Dr. Ink” with WRT as the lead. Wick Monica Garske Michael Good Alexander was not a part of the Andy Hinds design team, though he was Marie Khris Pecjo later commissioned to hand Cynthia Robertson enamel the interpretive signs, Frank Sabatini Jr. including the one you picture. About eight years ago, Director of Sales & Marketing the City commissioned ONA Mike Rosensteel Landscape Architects to (619) 961-1958 upgrade ADA [Americans with [email protected] Disabilities Act compliance], art and landscape wear, and account execUtives inconsistencies, which are Brennan MacLean Editorials being considered now with the (619) 961-1957 [email protected] love and attention of the North The meat of the issue ing the chain from opening new they can “cure” homosexuality. Park community and Balboa Jennifer Muth locations? These groups make claims that Park staff. For more informa- (619) 961-1963 By Mark Segal The answer is no, for two are completely devoid of medical tion please contact Marlene [email protected] very good reasons: 1) freedom of merit. And they use various forms Williams of The Friends of So Jon Stewart and his crew at speech and 2) the likelihood of of torture to support their ficti- Balboa Park. Deborah Vazquez (619) 961-1956 “The Daily Show” spoofed the anti- such a boycott failing. An effective tious theories. They systematically [email protected] gay talk of the CEO of Chick-fil-A. boycott takes organization, and tear down individuals by making —Robin Brailsford, via email Columnists everywhere and of- this one wouldn’t be successful. them hate themselves for being ART DIRECTOR ficials in Boston, Chicago, Philadel- But there’s a bigger danger at LGBT. They tell them that society Rebecah Corbin phia and New York City have called stake, one the media, our straight does not accept them, how they Does Chick-fil-A cartoon (619) 961-1961 for everything from a boycott to allies nor Chick-fil-A are discuss- will be without family and end up distort the facts? [email protected] impeding the fast-food chain’s ing, and one that journalists and lonely, how they may die from ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR plans to open new restaurants. elected officials should have AIDS. Some groups even deliver I cannot believe any editor Anulak Singphiphat All of this outcry [is hap- researched by now. Through the electric shocks while showing with minimal intelligence would (619) 961-1961 pening] because the head of a fast-food company’s charitable their victims pornography. print such cartoons that totally [email protected] national company stirred the organization, WinShape Founda- So I’ll not be skipping Chick- distort the situation [see “Opin- pot about the issue of marriage tion, the chain has donated some fil-A because of its owner’s hate ion” cartoon, Vol. 4, Issue 16]. Accounting Denise Davidson equality. But, let’s get beyond his $5 million to various anti-gay orga- speech and philosophies; I’ll avoid 1. First of all, Chick-fil- (619) 961-1962 actual words. Is the fact that he nizations, including, most disturb- Chick-fil-A because of the violence A has never discriminated [email protected] expressed his opinion cause for ingly, Exodus International and its charitable foundation supports against any customer, gay or a full-fledged boycott or prohibit- similar groups that have claimed against LGBT people.u otherwise. So why would you sales ASSISTANTS indicate such? [This is] a total Michael Burlaza distortion of the facts. Andrea Goodchild How to save on overall budget or racking up debt. ered by your insurance, or which 2. The owner, like I and Marie Khris Pecjo back-to-school shopping Scoring bargains won’t help your ones you can access free at health at least 50 percent of the U.S. OPINIONS/LETTERS bottom line if you end up paying fairs or community clinics. population, does not support San Diego Uptown News interest on unpaid balances. Factor in public transportation, gay marriage. 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I throughout the year so your kids loadable coupons and sale codes for suppose when your children do distribution won’t outgrow everything at once; online retailers. something wrong in your view- San Diego Uptown News is distributed free, every other Friday. plus you can take advantage of off- Mobile shopping apps let in-store point, and you oppose it, you COPYRIGHT 2012. All rights are By Jason Alderman season sales. smartphone and mobile browser us- lack love and understanding. reserved. Printed in the Review school dress codes so ers scan product barcodes and make United States of America. On the fun-o-meter, I’d probably you don’t waste money on inappro- on-the-spot price comparisons, read —Bud Wegner, via email rank back-to-school shopping right priate clothing. reviews, download coupons, buy above getting a flu shot and prepar- Before buying new clothing or products and more. Editor’s note: the cartoon ing income taxes. Never mind the accessories, look for “gently used” Some parents wrestle over served the purpose of starting a hassle of figuring out what our kids items in the closets of your older whether or not to take their kids dialog on the recent Chick-fil-A need for the coming school year kids, friends and neighbors, at on shopping trips. I think it’s worth controversy, which stemmed not and dragging them to the mall, it’s garage sales, thrift and consignment the effort so they can hear and ab- only from comments made by just so expensive. stores, and sites like Craig’s List. sorb your decision-making process the fast-food chain president, Many years ago my wife and Find out how much extracur- and understand what’s available to Dan Cathy, but also from the I learned our lesson and started ricular activities (athletics, music, spend. My kids are probably sick company’s $5 million in dona- setting aside money each month art, etc.) cost. Account for uniforms, of hearing me say, “I’m going to tions to organizations known to for the inevitable – and unexpected membership dues, private lessons, buy this brand of underwear be- discriminate against lesbian, – expenses that crop up each fall. field trips and snacks, among others. cause it’s cheaper, which will give gay, bisexual and transgender By trial and error, and sound advice Compare the cost, convenience us more money to buy a better- (LGBT) individuals. Please from fellow parents, we’ve developed and nutritional value of school quality jacket.” see Philadelphia Gay News a back-to-school budgeting checklist. lunches and snacks versus food you Bottom line: back-to-school Publisher and national LGBT First, calculate how much you prepare yourself. shopping can be tedious, but if you activist Mark Segal’s edito- can afford to spend on school-relat- Learn your school’s policy on plan carefully, you can save time, rial in today’s issue for further ed expenses without blowing your immunizations and see what’s cov- money and aggravation.u understanding.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 7

Box restaurant, located at 2959 Wells, Calif.; the Wyndham, Parker Upas St. Owners of the restau- and Chase hotels in Palm Springs, UptownBriefs rant are requesting to “demolish Calif.; and the Sadaf Restaurant [the] existing restaurant and and Nightclub in San Diego. Cur- NORTH PARK COMMUNITY construct a new, approximately rently a political science student at ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW 2,178-square-foot restaurant with University of California, San Diego, BOARD MEMBERS deviations including: operation Child’s role as assistant inn keeper Paula Montgomery and Victor of a drive-through window, hours includes being responsible for pro- Flake were announced as new of operation, elimination of a viding hospitality services to The board members for the North pedestrian path of travel, reduced Cosmopolitan’s overnight guests. Park Community Association parking, off-setting planes, and (NPCA), a volunteer group that landscape,” stated the City of ADAMS AVENUE STREET FAIR was formed in 1984 to provide a San Diego public hearing notice. COMPLETE LINEUP RELEASED forum for issues and concerns in The Commission’s hearing is to The Adams Avenue Busi- the North Park neighborhood. approve, conditionally approve or ness Association, organizers of The mission of the NPCA is to deny the application. The North the Adams Avenue Street Fair, Uptown’s “create a voice to educate, inform Park Planning Committee has announced the complete enter- and empower the North Park previously opposed the project. tainment lineup for this year’s community.” Montgomery is a The Planning Commission meet- two-day festival. Celebrating its native of San Diego, growing up ing is scheduled for Thursday, 31st anniversary, the fair will take in Bonita. She has been active in Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. The commission place Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. – 10 the Neighborhood Watch program meets at Council Chambers, 12th p.m. and Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. – and the NPCA’s Stop Graffiti Now floor, in the City Administration 7 p.m. in Normal Heights. This program. Flake, an elementary Building located at 202 C St. It is year’s festival will include more school teacher, is also a native San an open meeting. than 90 musical acts on seven Diegan. “As an educator and resi- stages. Headliners, announced dent, I offer my professional skills VETERINARIAN PARTNERS WITH previously, include Strawberry and personal devotion to North ALPHA PROJECT TO OFFER FREE Alarm Clock, Paladins, Coco Park and the North Park Com- SERVICES Montoya, Plena Libre, Jack munity Association,” Flake said San Diego veterinarian Dr. Tempchin, Cuckoo Chaos and in his NPCA profile. The two new Susan Grove has partnered with Junior Watson, among others. In members join President Nikki the Hillcrest-based Alpha Project addition to the musical entertain- Berdy, Chuck Van Hise, Beth to offer free vet clinics for pets ment, there will be four beer Swersie, Christy Scannell, Rene belonging to individuals who gardens, a beer tasting area, Parada, Lynn Elliott, Omar Pas- are homeless. The Alpha project carnival rides and more than 300 Sudoku Answer key, page 19 sons, Rimah Khouri, Edwin Lohr is a non-profit, human-services food, arts and craft vendors. For and Mike Berry on the board. organization serving over 4,000 the complete lineup and schedule residents each day with afford- visit adamsavenustreetfair.org or AGITPROP SUMMER SALON SERIES able housing, residential sub- call 619-282-7329. Uptown Crossword AT MUSEUM OF ART stance abuse treatment, sup- As part of the “Beyond the portive housing for people with NORTH PARK’S URBAN SOLACE Banner” Summer Salon Series at special needs, and services for CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS WITH Balboa Park’s San Diego Museum people who are homeless. Grove BENEFIT of Art, several NewSchool of joined the organization to offer Located at 2823 30th St., Architecture and Design (NSAD) free monthly veterinary services North Park restaurant Urban students created a multimedia at the Neil Good Day Center, Solace will celebrate their five- display screen in conjunction with located at 299 17th St., through year anniversary with a party to an Information Displays course at her mobile veterinary service, benefit Mama’s Kitchen. The cel- the school. The project was under Vet2You. The Neil Good Day ebration takes place Sunday, Aug. the guidance of David White, an Center offers support services 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. Executive Chef instructor at NSAD and founder to over 500 people daily. Once a and Owner Matt Gordon opened of the North Park community art month, cats and dogs can receive the restaurant in 2007, which has and culture group, Agitprop. Agit- free examinations and preventa- grown as a North Park neighbor- prop partnered with the Museum tive care. The first service day hood staple, focusing on serving of Art for the Summer Salon Se- was Tuesday, Aug. 14. Donations natural, organic and sustainable ries. The series is a weekly “pop- of money or food are being ac- whole foods. At the party, interac- up” art exhibit, changing each Fri- cepted to help keep the program tive stations demonstrating the day and runs through Aug. 31. For active. For more information visit sourcing choices of Urban Solace the display screens, White’s nine alphaproject.org. will be featured. Guests are asked students created informational to RSVP to events@urbansolace. displays for the changing exhibits CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMS AUG 19 net. A $15 donation at the door that are being used to present ‘MISS VERNETTA DAY’ will benefit Mama’s Kitchen, a scheduling and event information North Park resident and busi- leading nonprofit serving food as well as highlighting informa- ness owner Vernetta Bergeon has to individuals and families in San tion from presenters who use been honored by the City Council Diego County affected by HIV, film, video and other projections. by designating Saturday, Aug. 19. AIDS or cancer. The organization Students involved with the project as “Miss Vernetta Day.” Bergeon provides three meals a day, every include Antonio Barragan, Jared is the owner of Vernetta’s Dance day of the year, free of charge to Basler, Geoff Curzon, Mahmood Studio, located at 3927 Utah St. over 570 clients. Mama’s Kitchen Fadul, Rachel Hammond, Joshua in North Park. In celebration, has been a long-time partner of Liebman, Daniel Maldonado, Eric several special events have been Urban Solace. Spector and Samantha Winland. planned for the day. At 9:30 a.m., Bergeon is asking community NICK HUBBARD, ‘MAYOR OF GOLDEN HILL CDC TEMPORARILY members interested in joining in HILLCREST,’ DIES RELOCATES OFFICE a flash-mob dance performance Longtime Hillcrest resident, Board members of the Greater to meet at her studio. The flash Nick Hubbard, died July 23 at the Golden Hill Community Develop- mob will perform at 10:30 a.m. age of 60. Hubbard, a founding ment Corporation (CDC) have on the corner of University member and former treasurer of moved into a temporary location Avenue and 30th Street. At 11 the Hillcrest Town Council, was for an undisclosed amount of time. a.m. there will be a free one-hour a business and rental property The new office is located at 1606 performance at the Birch North owner in Uptown, including the Fern St. Formerly located on B Park Theatre, 2891 University Paper Rose, the French Flower Street, the CDC holds monthly Ave. Kathi Diamant will host and Market, the Greenry and Flowers meetings open to the public. The Councilmember Marti Emerald by Nick. The council recognized mission of the CDC is to “unify and will present the official “Miss Hubbard with a L.I.O.N. (Let’s Im- empower” Golden Hill residents, Vernetta Day” proclamation. prove Our Neighborhood) award businesses and property owners by Following, from 13:30 – 3:30 p.m., in 2009 for work done on his prop- “fostering cultural, education and Bergeon will host a meet and erty at 1437 University Ave., and economic opportunities.” The next greet at her studio, in honor of due to his community activism business and community mixer will the 50th anniversary. and character, many dubbed him be held Aug. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 the unofficial “Mayor of Hillcrest.” p.m. at the Turf Supper Club, 1116 COSMOPOLITAN ANNOUNCES “Nick was a true character who 25th Ave. For more information JONATHAN CHILD AS ASSISTANT loved his neighborhood. He will call 619-284-2331 or visit their new INN KEEPER be missed,” said Luke Terpstra, location. University Heights resident current Hillcrest Town Council Jonathan Child is the new assistant chair, in San Diego Gay & Lesbian HEARING SET FOR NORTH PARK inn keeper at the Cosmopolitan News. Hubbard is survived by his JACK IN THE BOX REMODEL Hotel and Restaurant, located at partner of 28 years, Andy Chen. The San Diego Planning in Old Town’s Historic State Park. Friends of Hubbard attended the Commission will hear arguments Child has 21 years of hospitality ex- Hillcrest Town Council meeting for and against a remodel project perience, with previous work at the on Tuesday, Aug. 14 to share their for the North Park Jack in the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian memories.u Stylish Answer key, page 19 8 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 news www.sdcnn.com

From page 1 offerings in order to comply. ranches that will fill big orders Local North Park restaurants for vendors and give them nice market are also joining in. A story in the wholesale prices so they can still last North Park market newslet- offer their meals at affordable Certified Farmers ter identified numerous chefs rates,” she said. Vendors wishing to participate and owners who see the value of in the SD Weekly Markets have bringing farm-to-table into their Cash Crops strict rules to agree to that are not kitchens, and use the market as Started at the end of 2011 as usually in place at other markets, a source. a joint effort between North Park and might surprise some Main Street, the North wishing to join the fray. Park Farmers’ Market Brijet Myers, op- and local parent-teacher erations manager of SD associations and orga- Weekly Markets, said they nizations, the “Cash do not allow any deep Crops” program is a way frying, and foods with North Park merchants high fructose corn syrup, can give back to the including some barbecue neighborhood’s schools. sauces, granola mixes and Each week, when baked goods, are forbid- parents from any of the den as well. participating schools “We check ingredient come to the market to lists and food sources eat or make purchases, before we let vendors their total expenditures A mother and son show their “Cash Crops” tickets. (Courtesy SD Weekly Market) into our markets,” My- are tallied and a five ers said. “We value the percent rebate will be $40 and $65 to the schools. When “We hold Vendor 101 classes responsibility we have returned to the school the Birney school recently had the every five weeks or so for those to the shoppers. They of their choice on a fire damage, we offered a ‘double looking to start a small business come … because they quarterly basis. cash crop’ and gave them ten that sells at Farmers’ Markets, or desire healthy foods. We The program percent. They were able to replace people who have a small business don’t want to say we’re a currently works with some playground equipment that and want to take their products healthy place to buy food McKinley Elemen- was destroyed by the fire.” to markets,” Myers said. “Feed- and then allow vendors tary School, Roosevelt On Sept. 20, a Back to School back from people who have gone to sell deep-fried items Middle School, St. Pat- event will be held at the North through the course has been ex- and make the shoppers rick Elementary, McGill Park market, in an effort to make tremely positive. They get a clear wonder which items really School of Success, St. the Cash Crops program more vis- picture of what it takes.” are good for them. We just Augustine High School, ible to parents. Giveaways, raffles Chef Cruz Caudillo, familiar like to be consistent and a Birney Elementary and healthy-lunch recipes will be with the classes, said setting up healthy place to eat.” School, Albert Einstein offered to attendees. as a vendor could be confusing. Myers emphasized Academies, North Park “The permitting process, insur- that the North Park market is not Myers also said SD Weekly Christian Pre-School and Jefferson Vendor 101 ance, commissary requirements, a street fair or festival, but actually Markets often act as a conduit for Elementary. With 55 farmers markets and even the equipment needed an outdoor grocery store. those wishing to access farmers Myers said though Cash Crops operating in and around San Diego to setup might be confusing to a “The smell of deep-fried foods that sell in their market network, initially got a “slow start,” sales County every week, everyone small start up company, so its nice and kettle corn distracts from the including their own vendors. picked up as the word continues seems to want in on the action. to have a single class with a sea- smell of fresh basil, ripe straw- “We encourage our prepared- to get out, and funds to the local While being a vendor may sound soned veteran market manager,” berries and all the other fragrant food vendors to source their meat schools continue to climb. like a simple task, Myers says there Caudillo said in a recent North smells fresh food and flowers and produce from local farms. If “We just cut the new checks is a bit of detail required to pull Park market newsletter. produce,” she said, adding that they need help finding people to [this week],” Myers said. “On it off successfully, so SD Weekly “Some people take the class many vendors simply adjust their work with, we know the farms and average, we are sending between Market offers vendor training. thinking they want to start up a booth, but after getting all the information about investment of time and money, they decide it isn’t a good fit for them,” Myers said. “So they spend $55 on the class, instead of hundreds of dol- lars on permits and product only to find that they don’t have the time or savings to get started. The next vendor training is Sept. 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “People thank us for saving them the trouble of wasting so much time and money,” Myers said. “Others thank us for guiding them through the process and we just love seeing our graduates in their booths at the markets in San Diego, doing what they love.” For more information about vendor training, to submit a ven- dor application online or get more information about Cash Crops, visit sdweeklymkarkets.com. For a complete vendor list for the North Park market, visit north- parkfarmersmarket.com.u www.sdcnn.com feature San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 9 SoCal Music Festival set to launch Celebration of Southern California hits the East Village in Downtown

The Cold War Kids are set to perform Sept. 1. (Courtesy SoCal Music Fest) The festival sees a return to the streets. (Courtesy SoCal Music Fest)

By Logan Broyles from some of San Diego’s bars Awards, held Monday, Aug. 13. summer nights crackin’.” involved, it meant a great time.” SDUN Reporter and restaurants. Additionally, Vokab Company won Best Hip- Mike Cooper of Hyena said For other community-based there will be an interactive fun Hop Artist and Hyena won Best fans will be treated to a “high aspects of the festival, there will For years, San Diego music zone hosted by Vavi and a food- Electronic Artist. energy,” and “live, indie electro” also be interactive art exhibits, lovers have been trying to fill tasting competition held by some Vokab Company won’t be show. including a spinning “Psychedelic the void left behind when Street of the many gourmet food trucks performing again in San Diego “Some of our great friends SoCal Flower” constructed by 15 Scene was shut down in 2009. around town. until December, so they will be will be sharing the stage with us, different artists. The flower mim- Fans may be in luck, thanks to “The SoCAL Music festival putting on a special show for [including] Family Wagon and ics a California poppy, and was this year’s first SoCal Music offers its guests a chance to expe- attendees. “We have to bring Vokab Company,” Cooper said. created using common California Festival, being held one day over rience and embrace the South- something different to any show “The promoters are great friends beach-life items, like surfboards, Labor Day weekend. ern California lifestyle through we play, especially when in our and we love the headliners skateboards and bicycle parts. Three of San Diego’s biggest music, arts, visual effects and hometown,” the band said. “The involved.” Additionally, Red Bull San hitters in the entertainment in- taste,” said Laurel McFarlane, last show we did in San Diego, we In addition, there will be indi- Diego will be bringing a lineup dustry, the RMD Group, Event- CEO of McFarlane Promotions. had some troops take stage in a vidual performances by Family of professional skateboarders for vibe.com and McFarlane Promo- With offices downtown, McFar- Russian battle, a live viola player Wagon, Designer Drugs, Norin & several competitions. tions, have joined forces to bring lane Promotions organizes other and a cover about how it feels to Rad, Cold War Kids and Bay-area The Sept. 1 festival is from 2 an “ultimate outdoor festival” to large-scale street festivals, includ- be a gangster.” hip-hop legend, Too $hort. In p.m. to midnight, on five blocks help bring live music – along with ing ShamROCK and Monster The group said they look total, the festival’s organizers said in Downtown. The 21-and-older other community-based events – Bash. forward to the great atmosphere they anticipate that, including event spans from Ninth Avenue back to the streets of San Diego. A lineup of popular local that a festival held on the streets guest appearances during sets, to Park Boulevard, with the main On Sunday, Sept. 1, the East bands and electronic dance music of Downtown offers. there will be about 35 total acts gate located at Ninth Avenue and Village in Downtown will be artists will be performing across “It reminds me of the days hitting the stages. G Street. General admission tick- transformed for a day and night four stages. Included in the of old, when we could party in “McFarlane and RMD Group ets start at $40, with VIP tickets of live music, art exhibits, skate- lineup are bands Vokab Company the streets of East Village with are synonymous with putting on starting at $65. For more informa- board competitions, go-go danc- and Hyena, both award winners all sorts of different bands and great events,” said Family Wagon. tion visit socalfestival.com or call ers, and food and drink specials at this year’s San Diego Music DJs playing, beer flowing and the “We just knew that if they were 619-233-5008.u

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Participants also trampled landscape around the pond, kill- ing the newly planted vegetation. There were no turtle or koi fish killed, as was previously reported. In video that has surfaced from the event, several people are shown entering the water pond to fill water guns. Damage to a sec- ond fountain located in the Plaza de Panama also occurred, though to a lesser extent. “I am devastated that people caused damage to Balboa Park,” said District Three Council- member Todd Gloria. “The Park is the jewel of our City, and while it is the location for many fun public activities and events, destruction there cannot (l to r) A damaged be condoned. The people who fountain and a crew damaged public property must working on repairs be held accountable.” (Courtesy Balboa Park) Exactly who should be held accountable sparked the mayoral candidates – Bob Filner and Carl Further, one of the event’s Channel 8, adding that the spirit of DeMaio – to enter the conversa- organizers is reportedly a former the evening was one of “laughter tion, which has now been dubbed employee of Hale Media. and joy” until people began to be “lily-gate.” Following Filner’s statement, pushed into the pond. In a press release on Tuesday, the DeMaio campaign released a Harding also told Channel 8 Aug. 14, Filner said Hale Media, rebuttal, saying San Diego Police the event had nothing to do with Inc. owner Johnathan Hale was Department confirmed Hale “was DeMaio or Hale. partially responsible. Hale is not a participant nor an organizer Mayor Jerry Sanders released DeMaio’s partner. of” the incident. Calling Filner a statement following the incident, “This is felony vandalism of a bully, K.B. Forbes, DeMaio’s calling those who did the damage the Crown Jewel of San Diego. communications director who “delinquents.” Carl DeMaio’s partner reportedly released the statement, said, “We will hold those who did helped to organize it. I call on Carl “Filner makes unsubstantiated this accountable for their actions to condemn Jonathan [sic] Hale’s and scurrilous claims.” – which may be criminal – and for criminal actions,” Filner said in The water-gun fight was orga- every penny it costs to return this the release. nized on Facebook by nine indi- area to its original beauty,” he said The connection between Hale viduals as a way to beat the heat; a in the statement. and the event extends to a column repeat of a similar event last year. No charges have been filed, posted on Hale Media’s San Diego Last year’s event brought approxi- and an investigation is expected to Gay & Lesbian News, in which the mately 400 people to the park, and take several months. water-gun fight was listed. there was no damage reported. Workers have since repaired One of the nine organizers the valve and re-landscaped the came forward Wednesday, Aug. area, restoring the lily pond to its 15 in an exclusive interview with regular state. The organization KFMB-TV Channel 8. Matthew Friends of Balboa Park created a Hardick, who works in Uptown, fund to help repair the damage. told Channel 8 he had contacted “I appreciate those who love police regarding his involve- Balboa Park enough to donate to ment. The news station reported help pay for the repairs,” Gloria Hardick was “extremely heart- said, “and would encourage them sick and apologetic” about the to donate to the Friends of Balboa occurrence. Park, which partners with the “I’m devastated and I’m so re- City year-round to support the morseful for what happened, and needs of our Park.” to all the people this has affected Donations are being accepted and angered,” Hardick said to online at FriendsofBalboaPark.org.u www.sdcnn.com DINING San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 11

frank sabatini jr. restaurant review

ook no further than Old good fortune of living only a few in light batter that didn’t taste much Town for a return to blocks from Sushi Tadokoro, we different from American versions, Take Tadokoro brings L elegant, traditional su- arrived particularly interested in except that it was less greasy. A traditional sushi-making shi. At the new Sushi Tadokoro, the homemade gyoza. Available spritz of citrus from the accom- to Old Town. the rolls are void of irreverent as an appetizer for only $5, we panying lemon wedge imparted a (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) sauces and fillers of modern received clean, stimulating flavor. day, relying instead on excep- The climax to our dinner tionally fresh seafood artfully began as we encroached on the assembled by a seasoned chef seafood items, starting with ruby- who entered into the craft as red tuna sashimi. In traditional a young adult in Kanagawa, style, Tadokoro pan sears the edg- Japan. es with a little black pepper and A perch at the eight-seat garlic, which played well with the sushi bar puts you in direct slight tanginess of his ponzu dip- contact with Take Tadokoro, ping sauce. The fish was simple, the cordial chef-owner who velvety and excellent. said he felt Old Town needed Manila clams served in a shal- a sushi house that beckons to low bowl were also exceptionally conventional practices rather prepared. Small and tender, they than experimental whimsy. came bathed in a thin consommé peared like nothing more than from the avocado and tempura en- Avocado is about the only of sake and soy sauce that was a stark-white, unadorned filet sured that we came away feeling ingredient Tadokoro uses that several of the pork-filled dump- perfectly salty and mildly boozy. sitting on a plain plate. As it was full. We also loved the nutty flavor would be considered contempo- lings hidden under an extended Next time I’ll ask for a spoon marinated for two days in miso of the toasted sesame seeds on rary, at least by Japan’s stan- film of crispy dough starch. to slurp up the treasured liquid paste and fish sauce, the result top as they mingled with the outer dards. Watch as he meticulously “In Japan we call those the before the dish is taken away. was a sweet, buttery flavor that strips of tender eel. sculpts the green fruit into neat, wings,” Tadokoro said as he Among the pricier items – tasted too good to be true, almost Even if you are a fan of trendier unblemished panels before steered us to the beautifully exceeding $15 but worth every dessert-like. rolls filled with things like aioli, incorporating them into several fermented, low-sodium soy sauce cent – are grilled Chilean sea The dragon roll deserved an carne asada and bacon, the sushi different creations common to he makes in-house. bass and the dragon roll incorpo- encore as well for both its flavor and sashimi at Tadokoro will reig- the West Coast, including the Japanese fried chicken also rating shrimp tempura, avocado, and skillful presentation. Cut into nite your appreciation for the early obligatory caterpillar, California caught our attention. The poultry is cucumber and eel. The sea bass large slices that were easy to grab days when you skeptically took and Hawaiian rolls. served as a starter, featuring a mix was especially surprising to the with chopsticks – I’m still a klutz your first bite of raw fish and then Visiting with a friend with the of thigh and breast pieces encased taste buds, given that it ap- when using them – the fattiness continued doing so with gusto.u 12 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 DINING www.sdcnn.com

3940 Fourth Ave. (Hillcrest) Kous Kous 619-295-5560 Happy Hour: 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays.

Moroccana modicum of St. Germain Liqueur,delights Ratings: and yes, your lips feel kissed. Come On Drinks: A sweeter smooch comes in The floral, bubbly elements in the “Moroc- the form of a tall drink called Get Happy! can kiss” provide a novel departure from “Harem’s,” which mixes brandy straight-up champagne. Fans of mint tea with traditional Moroccan mint Dr. Ink will love the brandy-spiked “Harem’s” tea. It’s a versatile drink served cocktail. What a shame that subterra- iced or heated. Naturally we nean bars are a rarity in San Diego, chose the former as a cool-down Food: unlike the basement conversions on a muggy day. The tea used in Ginger, cumin and cinnamon are among found commonly throughout the the drink is made stovetop and the spices that come to the forefront in a Northeast and Europe. But once also incorporates orange blos- variety of reduced-price tapas that include you find one, there is an explicit som water before it reduces to a ground beef skewers, herby Moroccan camaraderie that occurs when semi-thick concentrate capable potato salad and endive stuffed with lentils sloshing with friends beneath the of camouflaging the booze in and white beans. sidewalk, where passersby will your glass. Value: never spot you. Other drink specials include The restaurant slashes its drink prices by Even on warm summer days, well drinks for $3, a couple of 50 percent, affording you to partake in the sub-level Kous Kous is a cozy different craft beers for $2.50 a a mishmash of tapas that are $2 off the sanctuary that carries the allure of piece and a few wines for under regular menu prices. a Moroccan tea tent, except there $5 a glass, which includes a perky is alcohol involved and you are, Merlot-based sangria with cin- Service: oddly, in the middle of Hillcrest. namon, rum, clove and orange Owner Moumen Nouri oversees the opera- The imported lanterns and needle- blossom. tion with heart and soul, ensuring that cus- point fabrics flowing throughout As Nouri delivered to our table tomers feel right at home in his traditional this secluded restaurant set the a ravishing non-mayo Moroccan Moroccan atmosphere. tone for a restful happy-hour expe- potato salad ($3) spiked with parsley, Duration: rience that could easily tempt you lemon and olive oil, he explained With two happy hour into staying for dinner. that nowhere in Morocco has he sessions offered daily, Owner Moumen Nouri is “the ever found a place conducting happy it’s actually difficult to host with the most,” an affable guy hour, saying he did not hear of the avoid them. originally from Marrakech who term until he moved to the United steers you to a menu of discounted States in 1996. drinks and exotically seasoned Lucky for us, tapas while describing the customs he’s on board with of his homeland, if you so inquire. the tradition, provid- The bargains are offered twice a ing us drinks for day, in late afternoon and resuming 50 percent off, while again after the supper rush. slinging a variety of From the specialty drinks list, other tapas such as you pay only $4 for a “Moroccan gently seasoned kiss” made with medium-bodied kefta kabobs and champagne infused with touches stuffed endive of orange blossom water and leaves at $2 off pomegranate juice. The drink’s the regular menu floral undertones are balanced with prices.u

A tall “harem’s” cocktail looms over a glass of sangria. (l to r) Kafta kabobs and Moroccan potato salad (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) Art 13 Pg. 16 Volume 4, Issue 17 • Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 • San Diego Uptown News

The Drowning Men wash through MAN OVERBOARD Bar Pink with a new album

Oceanside, Calif.-based Drowning Men come to Bar Pink. (Photo by Ryan Renteria) “We were on the road pretty much all of last year and got signed while on tour. By the time we By Logan Broyles – and yours – depended on it. They will be hosting an album release finished the record, we had a label backing SDUN Reporter “We only started touring seriously a cou- party for “All of the Unknown” on Aug. 25 us, [we] had more resources and we had ple years ago. We were kind of a local band at Bar Pink, a stage they know well from developed more of a relationship with our Hailing from Oceanside, Calif., indie-rock for the first few years,” Smith said. “Rory, years past. producer,” Smith said. “We got to really focus quintet The Drowning Men have always Todd and Nato have been playing together in “It’s been a couple years since we’ve on that second half of the record and really enjoyed defying genres and creating the music various music circles since they were about played Bar Pink, but every time we play think about every sound that we laid down.” they want to hear. 16 or 17 years old, growing up in Oceanside, there, it’s been great,” Smith said. “It’s a fun The band has stayed true to their North “We’ve been playing music for a long time, and we’ve all been playing together in some place to play. You can always expect a built-in County, beach-town roots, and said they so we’re influenced by everything that we’ve form or another since 2005.” crowd there and the stage is really low, so continue to approach their music with art in ever done in the past,” guitarist and vocalist The band released their first EP, “Kill you’re face-to-face with the crowd. It’s really mind, not money or popularity. James Smith said. “A lot of people don’t really the Matador,” in 2007, followed by their intimate.” “We’re blessed to be able to travel and play know who to compare us to because we don’t debut album, “The Beheading of the Song- “All of the Unknown” was a long time in our music for people. Not everybody gets the really fall into any type of music in particular. bird,” in 2009. Both were self-released, but the making, considering the group recorded chance to do that,” Smith said. “Any day that It’s just what we happen to play.” this year’s July album, “All of the Un- the initial five songs with producer Billy you get to do what you love to do is a great day.” Joining Smith are Nato Bardeen on lead vo- known,” was their first since they signed Mohler of Hurley Studios in early 2011 but Bar Pink is located at 3829 30th St. in cals and guitar, Todd Eisenkerch on bass, Rory on with Borstal Beat Records. did not finish the album until nearly a year North Park. The Dirty Ghosts and Bella Dolan as percussionist and Gabe Messer on “We have more resources now,” Smith said. later. In between, they were flooded with op- Novela will join The Drowning Men for the the keyboard. They describe their music as “a “I think our last record sounded a lot more like portunities to tour with acts like Alkaline Trio, album release party, which kicks off at 9 glorious melting pot for our uncertain times,” what we sound like live. The newer record is Airborne Toxic Event and the Irish punk-rock p.m. For more information visit barpink.com and promise to play each show as if their lives definitely a lot more polished and mature.” legends, Flogging Molly. or call 619-564-7194.u 14 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 WHAT'S UP! www.sdcnn.com Local Opera-lover spends time at one of the leading Summer vacation in Santa Fe opera companies; returns to regale readers By Charlene Baldridge audience of 85,000 comes from Euridice,” left me drowned in my favorite production and biggest SDUN Theater Critic outside New Mexico, from every own tears. puzzlement was the rare and state in the U.S. as well as 25 to The 43 apprentices, who sing exceptional “King Roger,” a brief Summer vacation for me 30 foreign countries. supporting roles and provide piece by Polish composer Karol was spent in Santa Fe, New During our week in Santa Santa Fe Opera’s expressive and Szymanowski. Based on Eurip- Mexico taking in operatic won- Fe, writers from The Wall Street wondrous chorus, are all Ameri- ides’s “Bacchae,” the libretto ders, especially as they pertain Journal, Chicago Tribune and can singers. In fact, the majority concerns a Shepherd (tenor to rarities, gods and demigods, Associated Press were in at- of the 16 principals in Santa Fe William Burden) who upsets a both human and otherwise. tendance, and the chief music are from the United States as king (Polish baritone Mariusz Unusual and daring program- critic of The New York Times well, many from the Midwest, Kwiecien), the established belief ming has drawn dyed-in-the- attended the previous week. It with healthy, robust voices and system and his entire kingdom. wool opera-philes every year is only in August that the entire beautiful, buff bodies. The shepherd is Dionysus in dis- since the Santa Fe Opera’s 1957 festival repertoire may be seen The opera master class was guise. Open to many interpreta- founding by John Crosby, who during one week. not open to the general public – tions, the opera is described by devoted much programming in What impressed me most my friend and I were invited as many as the tale of a gay man, the early years to performance about my time visiting the Santa critics – but Graham and some married to a woman and trying of Richard Strauss’ works. The Fe Opera is the quality of the of the apprentices presented a to find a way out of the closet. Susan Graham company is dedicated to produc- young master-class singers, recital several days before our ar- The U.S. director Stephen Wad- (Photo by Dario Acosta) ing new, standard and unusual drawn from the organization’s rival, an event that is quite popu- sworth staged it. fare. More than half the annual apprentice program. Four – all lar with Santa Fe Opera goers. Other rarities and favorites mezzo-sopranos – worked with ac- For the season, there were were Richard Strauss’ “Arabella,” claimed opera star Susan Graham. a lot of gods with which which will continue through After taking her vocal and dra- to contend. My Aug. 23, and Gioachino Rossini’s matic comments, each improved, “Maometto II.” Also known as as if by magic. One, who sang “The Siege of Corinth,” this from Gluck’s “Orpheus and see Santa Fe, page 20

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Steve Lawrence, in his gallery (Photo by Shane Fabila)

By Marie Khris Pecjo sight and wanted to translate the encouraged him to pursue a life SDUN Reporter beauty he saw onto paper. of art. He applied to art schools “Then I realized that their and was accepted into Carnegie After focusing on nonprofit radiance came from the fact Mellon University. It was there work for 40 years, philanthropic that the light was fluid, always where he met one of his most artist Steve Lawrence is ready changing. I could not capture influential art mentors, Elaine to reemerge into the local art that in a static image,” Lawrence de Kooning, wife to famed scene with an exhibit at the Park said. “I was drawn to painting abstract expressionist Willem de Blvd Artworks building. because it came closest to my Kooning. “Painting is a way to master experience of light. I found that Elaine De Kooning’s guid- those feelings and the mani- abstract painting could best ex- ance served as Lawrence’s festation of what words cannot press my experience rather than catalyst to continue his art as express,” Lawrence said, adding representational images.” a life-long profession. After he that inspiration comes from the From there, Lawrence devel- graduated in 1971, Lawrence creativity itself. “It is not an in- oped a palate for painting, specif- packed his bags, joining his tellectual concept, but rather an ically with acrylics. He said he friends in San Francisco in experience that unfolds through believes art provides not only a pursuit of breaking into the art improvisation between what is way for an artist to examine and world. happening internally and what record life, but is also a way in After the move, Lawrence manifests in the painting.” which others may examine or helped start the artist coop- Art for Lawrence started reflect upon themselves. erative Project Artaud, which when he lived under the starlit Lawrence identified with be- became one of San Francisco’s skies of New York City. He said ing an artist ever since his high first artist communities. Still in he was mesmerized by their school teacher, Patricia Dorbin, existence, Project Artaud now houses more than 80 artists. Project Artaud served as an outlet for two of Lawrence’s pas- sions: art and helping those in need. Lawrence’s year with Proj- ect Artaud kicked off the rest of his career in non-profit work. Lawrence remained on the philanthropic path and worked

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(center) Leah Crocetto and chorus (Photo by Ken Howard)

A piece from Lawrence’s “Re-Emergence” exhibit (Photo by Shane Fabila) (l to r) Mariusz Kwiecien and Erin Morley in “King Roger” Brian Jagde in “Tosca” (Photo by Ken Howard) (Photo by Ken Howard) From page 16 Friends of Lawrence said the artist operates artistically simi- From page 14 as a coloratura bass-baritone. trymen Mariusz Kwiecien and lawrence lar to musicians, improvising as The season’s remaining coloratura contralto Ewa Podles they go along. Santa fe works are all sure-fire, semi- all over the world. We’ll see him for a variety of nonprofits, most Since returning his primary standard and standard reper- again next January when Podles notably as the executive director focus back to art, Lawrence has opera was the vehicle for Beverly toire: Georges Bizet’s “The sings with San Diego Opera. at the Ronald McDonald House made a space for himself at Park Sills’ acclaimed Metropolitan Pearl Fishers,” which plays The guys are hunks, and of San Francisco for 13 years. Blvd Artworks in University Opera debut in 1975. In Santa through Aug. 26, and Puccini’s the divas are reigning queens After his time with the organiza- Heights, a 20,000-square-foot Fe, the Sills role was sung by “Tosca,” with famed American of operatic stages worldwide. tion, Lawrence was inspired to building for artists, designers soprano Leah Crocetto with baritone Thomas Hampson as Judge for yourself, either by continue his humanitarian work and crafts people. His current Patricia Bardon in the pants role Scarpia, concluding Aug. 24. making a quick trip to Santa Fe on the board of directors of exhibit, “Re-Emergence,” is on of Calbo. The title role was sung We also encountered friends before the end of the month, Oakes Children’s Center in San display and features acrylic, oil by Venezuelan bass-baritone Luca and professional administrators or making plans now for the Francisco as vice president and and watercolor paintings. Pisaroni, who gave a bravura from around the country this sea- 2013 Festival season. For more chair of strategic planning. “If my work serves to reading of the highly ornamented son, and even befriended a Polish information visit santafeopera. “I got involved with them be- stimulate the observer through role, proving there is such a thing maestro who follows his coun- org or call 505-986-5955. u cause I spent over 13 years work- their introspection, then I ing [at Ronald McDonald House] have achieved my goal. Even if with learning disabled and emo- someone doesn’t like what she tionally disturbed children and or he sees, they may come to their families,” Lawrence said. “I understand that their reaction wanted to continue to help this is a reflection of themselves,” special population and Oakes Lawrence said. gave me that opportunity.” He also said he believes art is Following his retirement complete when it is shared and, in 2010, Lawrence moved to wants art observers to have an ex- San Diego to be close with perience from viewing his work. his family, including his two “You paint because you feel granddaughters. Later that year, good about it, regardless of what Lawrence was a part of Kate others may think or feel about Ashton’s San Diego Art Depart- your work,” he said. “Art is life, ment Open Studio, where he and by art, I mean the paint- rekindled his love with painting ing, the people and the hope for indefinitely. peace.” Lawrence’s approach to Lawrence’s “Re-Emergence” painting liberates himself from exhibit is on display at 4411 restriction, he said, calling every Park Blvd. at the Borrelli Space accident a new opportunity. He Gallery in the Artworks build- said his intention is to create art ing, now through the end of and to incorporate these acci- September. For more informa- dents, and he has no preconcep- tion visit shlawrence.net or call tion before starting a painting. 619-692-0734.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 21 Lea Salonga performs at Old Globe Gala

By Anthony King ing roles in the animated Disney theater company’s artistic and SDUN Editor films “Aladdin” and “Mulan.” educational activities. Salonga will next appear “On behalf of the board of Tony Award-winning singer in the Globe’s “Allegiance – A directors, I thank our friends in and actress Lea Salonga per- New American Musical” with the San Diego community for formed an exclusive concert for television actor George Takei, their outpouring of support for the attendees of the Old Globe’s 2012 opening Sept. 7. Old Globe,” said board Chair Hal Gala, “A Night in Tuscany,” held Attendees of the Gala, which Fuson in a press release. “Mak- July 28 in Balboa Park. Salonga was co-chaired by Globe board ing an event like this successful sang a collection of songs from members Pamela Cesak, Jo requires a collective effort from her career, which includes Broad- Ann Kilty and Vicki Zeiger, bid many people, and we are all grate- way roles in “Miss Saigon” and on 125 silent auction items and ful for the generous contribution (l to r) Richard Wright, Mary Beth Adderley and performer Lea Salonga “Les Misérables,” as well as sing- brought in $960,000 for the made to the Globe Gala.”u (Photo by Doug Gates)

(l to r) Rich and Gaby Sulpizio, Sheryl White and Harvey White (l to r) Jo Ann Kilty, Michael G. Murphy, Pam Cesak and Vicki Zeiger (Photo by Bob Ross) (Photo by Bob Ross)

(l to r) Sue Waggener, Tony Thornley, Gillian Thorn- The post-performance party at the 2012 (l to r) Robert Foxworth, performer Lea Salonga, Conrad Prebys (l to r) Karen Cohn and Don Cohn ley and Steve McCracken (Photo by Doug Gates) Globe Gala (Photo by Doug Gates) and Debra Turner (Photo by Doug Gates) (Photo by Doug Gates) 22 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 home www.sdcnn.com Just like home Meeting of man and house was meant to be

The boxcar house Homer Delawie Delawie Residence II, circa 1960 (Photo by Douglas Simmonds) (Photo by Douglas Simmonds) (Courtesy Modern San Diego)

hood home were there, he said: mom was a total minimalist. She HouseCalls “The open-beam ceiling, the liked very sparse furnishing: Michael Good floor-to-ceiling glass, the views. Danish modern, teak furniture, Back in the ’50s and ’60s, there very little embellishment [and] was a whole enclave of modern no knick-knacks of any kind. … When Kurt Schuette first set architects in Del Mar.” That’s why it was fortunate that foot in his Mission Hills, mid-cen- Frank Lloyd Wright’s son when I walked into my house it tury modern house 25 years ago, it John settled there in the late was vacant. The focus was on the felt eerily familiar. For some home- 1940s, and another set of archi- architecture, not the contents.” buyers, that initial impression is tects followed, including Hanis It was easy for Schuette to love at first sight. For Schuette it Lloyde Therkelsen. Therkelsen imagine living there, yet there was architectural déjà vu. is the architect of the Schuette was only one problem. “I re- “My parents built a post- family home, and had a studio ally wasn’t looking for a house,” and-beam house in Del Mar, on right down the street. he said, adding that a friend Torrey Pines Terrace, so my first Mid-century modern has who knew the listing agent told impression was of what I knew,” become trendy in the last 10 Schuette to just take a look. he said. “It was what I was famil- years, but Schuette was way While Schuette said he was not iar with, what I grew up with.” ahead of the curve. “I come ready to buy a house at the time, All the hallmarks of his child- by this honestly,” he said. “My that changed upon that first visit. “I went up there, … I walked in and I instantly knew I was home,” he said. “This was the first and only house I looked at. It was waiting for me. Isn’t that crazy?” Stranger things have cer- tainly happened. Go back in time another 35 years to find a recent college graduate, Homer De- lawie, holding the nozzle of a fire hose while staring down a wall of flames and having an epiphany. Delawie had just turned around to see the person who was supposed to be backing him up running away. That’s when a little kernel of doubt entered Delawie’s mind. Maybe he didn’t really want to be a firefighter. Maybe it was time to find another line of work. After graduating from tech- nical school and fulfilling 18 months working on blueprints for schools in Modesto, Calif., Delawie came to San Diego for a vacation. In Hillcrest he had another encounter with fate. Driving up Fifth Avenue, he saw the Design Center, created by modernist Lloyd Ruocco, whom Delawie almost ran over. After chatting for a while, Ruocco of- fered Delawie a job at the KOGO TV and radio studio. Eventually Delawie and Ruocco became partners. In 1958, to show what he could do with a small budget, a demanding client and a difficult lot, Delawie designed his own house on a tiny, 25-foot-wide lot on Torrance Street in Mission Hills. The house was 17-feet wide and was built, literally, like a box- car, but it was a critical, artistic and personal success. When his family outgrew it, Delawie built another, larger house nearby:

see HouseCalls, page 23 www.sdcnn.com home San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 23 From page 22 housecalls What is mid-century modern? basically two boxcars arranged in an L-shape. Mid-century is a time. Modern is an attitude. Put them It was that 1963 house that cast a spell on together and you have something completely different. Schuette, much later in 1987. The mid-century house was a work in progress. Architects “I didn’t even know who Homer Delawie of the period were just trying to build something that was for the first eight or 10 years I lived here,” respected the land, satisfied the client and fit the budget. Schuette said, “and I certainly didn’t expect it When asked if he considered his work cutting edge, would have any notoriety when I bought it.” Homer Delawie said, “I never thought of it.” In 2004, Delawie dropped by the house to Hallmarks of the type: Houses were often modular introduce himself, and to talk Schuette into in appearance and construction, using standard-sized opening the place for a historic-home tour. exterior panels and regularly spaced, exposed roof joists. Though he was a modernist, Delawie was a There was a blending of outdoor and indoor, with materi- San Diego Comfort Cruise founding member of Save Our Heritage Or- als, such as the tongue and groove interior living room ganisation (SOHO) and he had negotiated the wall in Kurt Schuette’s house, extending outside the A Private Charter Boat Company purchase of Heritage Park’s first Victorian, the home to form a garden wall. The houses were sometimes Sherman-Gilbert House, in 1969. After retiring screened from the street, but very open to the yard and Come see San Diego from a new perspective! We are the little limo-style, in 1997, he remained involved in preservation. view. They were comparatively small, with low roofs, emission-free electric boat that glides quietly across the water as you and It’s hard to overstate Delawie’s influence open floor plans and compact built-in furniture. your guests take in the amazing sights around San Diego Bay. Just like in a on San Diego architecture. While his carefully Philosophy: The architects of the era were thoroughly limo, you tell your driver what you’d like to see and where to go. crafted, post-and-beam, light-filled houses are modern in their habits, interests and approach to life and You’ll meet your boat at the Island Palms Hotel and Marina on beautiful Shelter modernist archetypes – he designed 60 or so, work, even if they were born in a time when most Ameri- Island (also known as San Diego's Hawaiian Isles), so pack your picnic and chill plus an 100-home housing tract in El Cajon cans didn’t have an indoor toilet. The Depression had your drinks (adult beverages are welcome because we do the driving), this is your and a model for the Pacifica development on made them weary of anything old-fashioned. The War had private party on the beautiful Bay. Mount Soledad – it was his commercial work taught them about modern materials and mass production. Whether you’d like to see the wildlife of San Diego Harbor, cruise by the that put Delawie’s stamp on San Diego. It was the Space Age, so not even the sky was the limit. mega yachts, see the million dollar homes lining La Playa Cove – or maybe Despite his architectural accomplishments, They hoped to make building more economical, thus free- you’d even like to stop at Bali Hai for a refreshing mai tai – whatever your Delawie seemed to draw more satisfaction, and ing up the budget for innovative design. fancy, you’ll be cruising like the rich and famous on a private charter boat with spent more time talking about, the relation- Where you’ll find them: Surprisingly, mid-century only your guests of six on board. ships he built during his 50 years in San Di- houses are everywhere in San Diego. Many suburban When the weather is hot, we open up all the windows and if it’s chilly, the ego. For a guy who claimed he wasn’t naturally tract developments built from 1955 to 1970 have at least windows are closed with the heaters on, so you can cuddle up for a romantic gregarious, he did a lot of volunteering. He one model in the style. Custom houses built during the cruise. Enjoy a toast as the sun sets over Point Loma, or as the moon rises was on the Housing Appeals Advisory Board, era, on in-fill lots in mid-city and suburban lots in La over the beautiful San Diego skyline. Your skipper is happy to show you the the Parks and Recreation Design Review Mesa, Mt. Helix, Fletcher Hills, La Jolla and anywhere sights of the Bay and will also give you tour options so you can plan the Board, the Historic Resources Board and the near a university as educators particularly liked the perfect cruise for you and your guests. Planning Commission, among others. style, are often in the modern mode. The reason why Looking for a unique photo opportunity? A special girl’s night out? Delawie liked to say, “Life is not a spectator you don’t notice more mid-century modern houses is The perfect spot for a romantic proposal? An intimate wedding that you’ll sport.” He got involved in things, and people because so many have been ruined by poor remodeling. remember for years? Let San Diego Comfort Cruise help make your dreams clearly enjoyed working with him. Every time The style is as much about proportion, massing and bal- come true for any occasion. Don’t forget to bring your camera and iPod so we his appointment on the Planning Commission ance as it is about the details. can play your favorite music on board. neared its end, a vacancy would open up and Learn More: The best way to get a feel for mid-century This is not your average load-em-up cattle-boat tour, with someone barking at they’d ask Delawie to stay. He kept getting modern in San Diego is through Keith York’s website, you over the loudspeaker and engine noise, while you battle the smell of engine asked back for 13 years. Modern San Diego. After looking at a few dozen examples flumes. This is an intimate private party with your favorite eats, drinks, music, and “The thing that was great about the of the genre, you’ll be noticing modern everywhere. Most most importantly, guests. Planning Commission in that time was the San Diego modern architects are listed there, including Call today for reservations 619-741-5757, email us at SDcomfortcruise@gmail. people,” Delawie was quoted as saying. “In Homer Delawie and Lloyd Ruocco, along with biographical com, or visit http://www.SanDiegoComfortCruise.com & come see us on Facebook. fact, the whole thing about life is the people. I information and examples of their work.u mean it too.”u

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