Hillcrest has always been a really interesting section of town for restaurants. As you walk down University Ave., you see store fronts with small little bistro’s and trattorias. Some are very good; some are decent and get by. Others, however, make you wonder how they keep their doors open. One recent addition has brought a…
Halloween’s history, and my abiding memory of this one was watching a Smurf being arrested on Fourth and University. How tragic was that? But now it’s November. While your friends are still scraping off the face paint, this month’s off to a better start for you. You’ve got a date! Lucky for you, we’ve got…
It’s another wedding celebration in New York as funny guy Conan O’Brien officiated the nuptials of longtime costume designer Scott Gornick and partner David Gorshein at their wedding extravaganza. Conan’s TBS show has been a hit since he left primetime, due in part to the show’s desire to “push the envelope” – a welcome treat…
Hello my dear readers. I am glad to say that I am no longer taking applications for possible boyfriends. Yes, I am off the market and on to another adventure and, so far, it looks like it will be a fun and smooth ride. How did we meet? Well, the movie version is that I…
Coming as a minor surprise to some, but a predictable development to a few political insiders, the San Diego chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans chose not to endorse either City Councilman Carl DeMaio or District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, both of whom are mayoral candidates in 2012 and are openly gay and lesbian, respectively. “I…
The historic Hillcrest sign, which was replaced in August with a new more eco–friendly sign, is up for grabs. The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has issued a request for bid that allows businesses and members of the community to compete to become owners of the iconic Hillcrest fixture. HBA announced the availability of the sign…
According to the University of San Diego Vista newspaper, alumnus Jonathan Maher is becoming the first Torero to run for a U.S. Senate seat, as he campaigns in New Jersey for the 2012 elections. Registered as an unaffiliated party member, Maher, whose home state is New Jersey, wants to help ensure that state “receives an…
A free “Healthy Living” seminar series will take place Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest. The monthly series will feature multiple guest speakers from the local health care community. The series will encompass issues such as dealing with posture and pain, skin care and longevity, plus…
