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Don Bauder 9:47 p.m., May 25
University Heights
Blog entries concerning the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego County.
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Entries
Upcoming Puppetry at 3rdSpace in University Heights
The puppetry company known as the Animal Cracker Conspiracy will be opening their new show, "The Collector," for ten dates in early June. The venue for the event is the 3rdSpace artistic club located at ...
The Hidden Dangers of a Weekday Brunch at Parkhouse Eatery
When Sarah invited me out for a Friday morning brunch, I had no intention of drinking a mimosa and then blowing off the rest of the day, but that’s exactly how it went down. We ...
Losing My Inhibitions at Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
One of the great pleasures in life is communal dining with friends. Especially when you throw away your knife, fork and inhibitions, and dig in with some warm injera. Muzita Abyssinian Bistro, on Park Boulevard ...
The Sky Cats of University Heights!
So, about eighteen months ago, a feral cat gave birth to a litter of kittens in the alleyway between my house and my neighbor's. For whatever reason, the kittens took to the trees. Even when ...
Lunch and a Zaney Pants at Cafe 21
I knew nothing about Café 21 when my friend Delicia invited me to join her there for lunch. She gave me an address on Adams Avenue, and I showed up. It was lunchtime, and luckily, ...
Last Minute Mother's Day Save
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and either you've just remembered, or you've vaguely promised to do something with Mom. But what exactly are you two going to be doing, she asks. Farmers' markets will be running ...
Weekend: Girls on Skates or Arts & Crafts?
So, my precious Saturday evening will probably entail one of the following activities: If I feel mellow, Twigg's Coffee House (4590 Park Boulevard) is playing host to a craft fair that will have small things ...
The Quiches of San Diego County
Announcing the first Hot Quiche In A Coffee Shop award. First prize has to go to Twiggs Coffee House and Bakery (4590 Park Boulevard, corner of Madison, 619-296-0616) ... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/may/09/24142/ Okay. Here's how it happened. ...
Park Boulevard Deli
When I see a sign or sandwich board advertising food that's "the best" or "world famous," it's almost impossible for me to decline putting those claims to the test. The sign out front of Park ...
Park Boulevard Wine & Pizza
Located in the food-friendly section of University Heights by the intersection of Park and Adams, this pizza place saw some renovations at the end of last summer and has become quite the charming location. The ...
Park House Eatery
The patio at Park House is excellent. Shading is sufficient so it's manageable on sunny days, and the outlook on Park Boulevard in University Heights is very pleasant. The interior of the restaurant is very ...
Small Crowd Reaps Benefits from Electrifying Performance by Golia, Helzer, Burr, Unruh & Kangas @ 98 Bottles
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/02/22077/ In a stunning display of absolute indifference to artistic excellence, San Diegans avoided Saturday night's Vinny Golia / Rick Helzer + Burr / Unruh Duo concert in droves--which was a shame, on multiple levels. ...
Loving Hut
There's a little sign on the window of this restaurant. It has pictures of famous people on it: Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King's wife, the president of PETA, and others. What do they all have ...
Rosenwinkel Standards Trio Live at Athenaeum Jazz
Last night, the Athenaeum Jazz at the Studio concert series struck gold with the debut San Diego performance by the highly acclaimed guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and his Standards Trio, featuring veteran bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and ...
How to Eat at Brian's
Step 1: Await the Weekend Brian's keeps normal hours on weekdays, but on the weekends it's a 24-hour after-party paradise. Honestly, it's the kind of cuisine best left to those times when you're not sure ...
Off the Beaten Path: Mystic Mocha
The most mysterious thing about Mystic Mocha in University Heights is where in the heck it's located. Tucked into a tiny spot on Mission Blvd. between Alabama and Mississippi Streets, it's easy to pass up ...
Happiness for Two at Flavors of East Africa
I’m big on atmosphere. Give me a place where the music and the decor aid my fantasies of world travel or lux living, and I can forgive bad coffee or mediocre fare. My husband, M, ...
Burn, Baby, Burn: Bahn Thai Not Scared of Spice
There's a guy in tears at one of the three small tables inside Banh Thai. There are three more tables outside, but that is all the seating available. "They make it way spicy here!" he ...
Industrial Grind Coffee: Hard to Find Caffeine
Normally, I don't go for mid-afternoon coffee, even though it's my favorite time of day to drink the stuff. I go to bed early, and a caffeine buzz will trash my sleep cycle. But today ...
New Late Night Jam Session: Friday @ 3rd Space
There are not a lot of places in San Diego for jazz musicians to play. Recently "re-localized" bassist Benjamin Wanicur is working hard to mitigate that situation. He's already established a Monday night jam session ...
