“Butch” said he had some news to share. “Another promotion?” I jokingly queried. “Not exactly,” he somberly replied. We were seated at a table in Cucina Sorella, the latest addition to the Urban Kitchen Group’s family of restaurants. Located in the heart of Kensington, the large space follows the Group’s successful formula of offering California-inspired…
We hope you enjoyed the mouth-watering reviews of restaurants and eateries in Mission Hills, Bankers Hill and Hillcrest (issue #153). We continue our exploration of gastronomic delights in this issue and sample the fare found throughout University Heights, South Park, North Park and Adams Avenue. Eat this, hungry readers! University Heights Pomegranate (2312 El Cajon…
San Diego LGBT Weekly wanted to take a close look at the restaurant offerings in the expanded gayborhood. We ate our way through Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, University Heights, North Park, Adams Avenue and South Park. Needless to say, we had to make our “Foodies’ Delight” feature have a part two in our next…
thursday, june 26 Creative Concert Series: Ed Ghost Tucker Join Lux for their Creative Concert Series, where music, art and conversation collide. Their June concert will feature live music by Ed Ghost Tucker, jewelry making with Jenn Housman of Housgoods, crochet demonstrations by ToshWerkS, delicious Italian food by Red Oven Artisan Pizza, a bar featuring…
Today, Thursday, April 24 is the eighth annual Dining Out for Life San Diego, and participants have their choice of more than 80 locations to dine out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert. Dining Out for Life has quickly become a community tradition, with great enthusiasm behind it. Local restaurants and bars agree to…
Get out and drink some craft beer, eat delicious pizza, and support great local music! Adams Avenue Business Association announced today that the Blind Lady Ale House is hosting an Adams Avenue Unplugged Kickstarter fundraiser all day Sunday, March 30. 20 percent of BLAH sales that day will go to funding bands through the Adams…
Bookended by University Heights to the west and Kensington to the east, the community of Normal Heights is rapidly becoming a San Diego hot spot. Situated above Mission Valley between Interstate 15 and Interstate 805, this diverse and rejuvenated community is bursting with coffee shops, restaurants, antique stores and affordable pubs. The “Normal” part of…
Kensington is an upscale enclave situated on the southeast rim of Mission Valley. Comprised of California Spanish-style homes by real estate developers in 1926, Kensington is a picturesque and peaceful pocket amid the hubbub of the inner city. Sitting high on a dry mesa, this desirable neighborhood is surrounded by chaparral-wooded canyons, overlooking a bustling…
Alcohol, testosterone and anti-gay slurs are not a good mix and three San Diego firefighters will learn Sept. 20 whether they will stand trial for felony assault, battery, making a criminal threat and robbery of two brothers they encountered in Normal Heights. Both the alleged victims and the off-duty firefighters made remarks about the masculinity…
In the ’90s from Seinfeld to Friends, coffeehouses were all the rage. Today, although television has gone more reality, coffeehouses in our own reality still exist in full force. In San Diego, every neighborhood has one of their own. They are all unique and offer a variety of styles and I love to support their…
