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Popcorn Fan, 12, Saves Historic Movie House!
Dateline: Inside Coronado Village Theater. At popcorn stand. Subject: Graham. Will Graham. Age: 12. Role: Savior of the Coronado Village Theatre. Say what? "True," says Lance Alspaugh, the L.A.-based Vintage Cinemas guy who made this happen, too, and just happens …
Another Ghost: Mr. Popcorn
Standing in the frontlines of popcorn here. I can report that the concession at the newly – fantastically – refurbished Village Theater in Coronado is dishing out Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, with real butter. I was there at the last opening …
Old Town Cosmopolitan
You've probably walked right by it, but after last year's renovations, I suggest you walk up the steps and check out the inside of the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Old Town. Everything has been restored to its lush, 1800s …
We've Got Spirits...Yes, We Do!
The San Diego Spirits Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday ( June 25-26) at the Broadway Pier's Port Pavillion on San Diego Bay. The venue is a big-time upgrade from last year when it was held at multiple venues …
Marie’s Ghost
“We have…stuff going on here.” Marie (Maria Nealson) of Marie’s Café in North Park (3016 University Avenue) is talking late at night in her café (open till 3:00 a.m. during summer). “During the day you’ll get pushed," she says. "And …
Summer Spritz!
With barbecues and fireworks just around the corner, it's time to prepare with some great summer recipes. Now, I don't cook, but my man does, and I'll be sharing some of his choice creations, along with recipes, for you to …
Just Another BLAH Place in the Inner City
There's a sign up in the windowed front portal that formerly gave way to Soho (and before that, Vesuvio) at 3025 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park. Mere blocks, yet somehow light years away from the thriving section of 30th …
Guitarrista and White Bean Chili Alert!
It's the perfect storm for guitar/movie/white-bean chili buffs. Tonight (Thursday, 6/23), after you've attended Coronado Village (movie) Theatre's grand reopening (it has been dark for a decade), get down to Costa Azul restaurant (1031 Orange Avenue), 'cause Johannes Linstead, a …
Stone Hits South Park
When even the wine bar is pairing beers with its happy hour food, you know something's up. What's happening is the official opening of Stone Brewing's South Park store (2215 30th Street) where you can taste brewskis and get growlers …
Surf's Up, On Broadway?
Drunken, Punkin’ Idiots, anyone? Screamin’ Yee Haws? Both of these are Nick Bone’s bands. He has the photos on the wall to prove it. He's also serving tables here at this new downtown Hodad’s (945 Broadway, at 10th Avenue). The …
Marine Room Chefs Overachieve on an International Scale
It seems like just last week I was blogging about how a San Diego chef had gotten big-time props for writing a standout cookbook. Oh yeah, it was (kudos again to chef Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro). At the …
A Pig's Paradise
Chef Hanis Cavin is leaving Kensington Grill to open his own restaurant with partner and fiance Sara Stroud. His last official date at Ken Grill is July 17, and he expects (hopes) his new place, located at 2632 University Avenue, …
Curses...Eden Tries to Silence Hillcrestian Specters
Something new is sprouting up at Eden in Hillcrest. Actually, from the sounds of it, very soon EVERYTHING will be new. If you, like me, are thinking, Wait a sec...didn't that place like JUST open? you're right. It opened last …
Plonk Politics
Is it just me? Am I the only person who believes Carlo Rossi’s cheap growlers of burgundy are just as good as more expensive plonk? I like the stuff. I say a lot of this wine business is driven by …
BO-beau in Ocean Beach
The people who brought Bleu Bohéme to Kensington have teamed up with the Cohn Restaurant Group to transform what used to be Thee Bungalow into a "casual neighborhood bistro" reminiscent of Provence, called BO-beau kitchen and bar. The "BO" stands …
SD Homebrewers Shimmer in National Spotlight
The whole world knows San Diego is home to some of the best professional brewers on the planet. Before they took charge over big ol' brewhouses, those sudsy studs manned stovetop stock pots in their humble kitchens. This base level …
Sin Truck
Oh, and one more Food Truck thing: Cupcakes. Had my first since I was a kid at the Corner Cupcakes truck. You can choose your own frosting. I got red velvet with cream cheese frosting ($2.50), plus a chocolate with …
Food Truck Field Report #2: Poway? No Way!
Nuts and Twigs People, cast your eyes aside. JR Kaminski, third generation BBQ guy down from Poway with his "Super Q" BBQ truck, has just handed me the most disgustingly delicious plate of carne asada fries ($6.99) I’ve ever had. …
Piggin' Out in the Parking Lot
Friday night, 7.30 — At the 3rd Friday Food Truck gathering in the parking lot of 57 Degrees, the wine place at 1735 Hancock, near Washington. Standing here at a tall temporary table with a classy black tablecloth. Crowd milling …