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WELCOME HOME, MOMMY!

I am really happy now! Mommy just returned from her trip to San Antonio, Texas. I really missed her while ...

International Women's Day

Festa Della Donna at Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill

First, a bit of history. It was in 1945 that the Union of Italian Women declared March 8 as Festa ...

Overseas Suds, Part 2: Italy

Cucina Urbana adds Italian craft beer to its repertoire

Many in the craft beer know are on to the fact that Italy is gaining a great deal of notoriety ...

Playing With Chemistry at Ave. 5 in Hillcrest

When I pulled up a stool at a tall table in Avenue 5 the other night, the first thing I ...

Cocktail, Cotija and Corn

The few times I've sought out Barrio Star, I always end up in Downtown or Hillcrest because I can never ...

Cheesy Italian

Sometimes, a meal turns into a pleasant surprise even when the food isn't anything special

Seriously? That was the gist of my thoughts when I was outside Sanfilippo’s in Bankers Hill, about to walk in ...

Street Style Bankers Hill: Pleather Shorts and Vintage Treasures

http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/nov/05/34966/ Name: Kimberly Lee Age: 23 Occupation: Works at Aldos "I consider my style to be casual,” Lee told me ...

Pilates for the first time

This week I started looking around San Diego for a pilates studio. After much investigation online, I decided on the ...

Bertrand at Mr. A's: On top of the world! (For $11.85)

Who can afford Bertrand at Mr. A's? All of us - at the witching hour

“We only go to places with views,” says Jonathan. He and Cassandra are right next to me at the bar, ...

Mandarin House

Most unappealing restaurant facade in Park West? Mandarin House would be a good candidate. The squat, windowless building has about ...

Ser Humano: art outta El Centro

El Centro artist Danny Gibson aka Ser Humano will be showing his work at Bujwah Clothes Company (1011 23rd Street ...

Urban Kitchen, Jack Fisher get their just desserts

It’s not as well documented as my love for, say…beer, but I do have quite the sweet tooth. The reason ...

Update San Diego 8-22 12

So whats up with dear John lately. I am still going to SANDAG meetings, some city councle meetings , project ...

Mars Landing in the Dome

On Sunday night, August 5th at 10:31pm, Nasa’s rover Curiosity will land on Mars. The Science Center will be streaming ...

Todd Gloria sells his soul and the city of SD to the Devil and votes for Jacob's devastating plan

No surprise District Three Council member Todd Gloria voted in favor of the devastating developer-backed Jacobs Balboa Park plan. Especially ...

Vegan Evolution Fast Food

After eating a pescetarian diet for a year, the pro-wrestlers of my mind have settled on a few key ideas. ...

Coming Attractions: Sally and Henry's Doghouse Bar & Grill

Dog friendly restaurants and bars are getting to be pretty common, and a new place in the Hillcrest/Banker's Hill neighborhood ...

Hanging Out with the San Diego Lawn Bowling Club

It was so serene. On a perfect Sunday afternoon, I stopped by the greens that the San Diego Lawn Bowling ...

Azuki Sushi: Chirashi and...Belgian Beer?!

As I've said before, I'm a big fan of chirashizushi. It's elegant in the way that only sushi seems able ...

Shred the Gnar Records: DIY Party Punks Band Together

“Shred the Gnar Records is a group effort of Sculpins, Last Years, HoodRat, and Mr.Nobody born out of partying, close ...

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