insider scoop 1 1/2 cups ripe mango cubes 1 cup curd/yogurt 1 tbs sugar or 2 tbs honey 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup crushed ice cubes mint leaves for garnish Whip together in a blender for one minute. Serve chilled, garnish with mint leaves.
Some members of the San Diego LGBT community are concerned about the purchase of the San Diego Union-Tribune by local developer, Douglas F. Manchester. Papa Doug, as he likes to be called, has been a strong and vocal supporter of Proposition 8, as well as a major funds contributor to the anti-equality marriage initiative that…
Congress must extend unemployment benefits Dear Editor, When I was unemployed, I remember the daily struggle – endless days sifting through Internet job listings, revising my resume dozens of times a week to fit each opening, countless trips to the dry cleaner to be sure my suit was clean for an interview and then lining…
Everyone is always looking for fun stocking stuffers. This year, go the gourmet route instead of giving batteries and hair gel. From chocolates to olive oil, there is something out there for everyone. This week I compiled a list of ten great items to stuff in the stocking of your culinary enthusiast. 1 Seaport Oil…
Giving to a charity each year is easy for most of us. We find ourselves drawn to a cause, a particular group, mission, etc. When you have that personal tie to an organization giving your hard-earned dollars is simple. However, what happens when you don’t have a charity and you are new to donating? Or…
This week, following the Insider’s bistro theme, I want to share with you two great bistro-style eateries. Let’s start with one of the cooler places people drive past and never notice in Hillcrest/Mission Hills, and that is the Mediterranean Café on West Washington Street. Check out the increasingly popular Insider Scoop box for the second…
insider scoop Voyou is a wonderful, modern-style French bistro. By modern I mean chic, cozy, sexy and trendy. The bar area has recently been remodeled, and if you have visited in the past it is worth a second look. On Friday last, I joined a small group of chefs there and we had a total…
Speaking as the 4 Friends, a collaboration of San Diego’s AIDS Service Organizations, after 30 years of fighting this fight, we should have something to say. Can we say that all who are living with HIV/AIDS has food to eat, medicine to heal, and a place to live? Can we say we have stopped infecting…
A reflection on the passing of Barbara Grier Dear Editor, Last week, we lost Barbara Grier, a founder of Naiad Press. I didn’t know Ms. Grier personally, but she had a profound effect on me. In these times of The L Word and The Kids Are All Right, it may be difficult to imagine that…
The $6 million renovation of the historic Inn at the Park Hotel will bring with it certain menu changes at the hotel’s two restaurants. The Top of the Park Penthouse Restaurant serves up San Diego’s best panoramic views of the city, harbor and Balboa Park and under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Tony Wilhelm…
