That’s how “Pierce” described the ambience at Parc Bistro-Brasserie, and I had to agree. Garo Minassian, known for numerous popular and award-winning restaurants, has transformed the space previously occupied by Croce’s Park West into a bright urban oasis. Off-white walls and judicious touches of seaside inspired muted pastels. White globe sconces and chandeliers. A mirror…
Do you know where San Diego’s early gay bars were? Have you read the hate crimes plaque? Have you looked at the base of the flag pole? Have you peeked into the secret garden? How much do you really know about Hillcrest? To celebrate Pride week, Lambda Archives will have two evening tours: Wednesday July 13 and…
I’m not a Scotch drinker yet I was excited about attending a Scotch tasting. The tasting – a training seminar for team members, was arranged by TRUST’s co-owner and General Manager Steven Schwob. Schwob believes knowledge is essential to providing “exceptional service” for a “more enjoyable dining experience.” Michelle Fedor, brand ambassador for Bruichladdich (Brook-LAH-dee)…
The drunk driver who killed hair stylist Oscar Melero was sentenced April 20 to 14 years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. San Diego Superior Court Judge Charles Rogers ordered Abraham Granados Beltran, 25, to pay $13,400 in restitution for funeral expenses and gave him credit for 488…
Sentencing is set for April 20 for the drunk driver who killed Hillcrest hair stylist Oscar Melero in 2015 and he is expected to get 14 years and eight months in state prison. Melero, 52, was killed Feb. 15, 2015 while he was waiting around 7 a.m. in his car to participate in the California…
“Pierce”, sporting a loose V-neck sweater revealing his naturally smooth chest, smiled broadly when I arrived at TRUST. “Nice place,” he said after we were seated, obviously impressed. As a rule I wait 90 days before reviewing a new restaurant because eateries come and go so quickly in the greater gayborhood. I made an exception…
It has become clear as a bell to me that San Diego isn’t as hell bent over ending its social problems as is being discussed with our current administration. At a recent meeting with The mayor’s offices’ Department of Community Solutions, the issues of restraining orders against the homeless in Hillcrest, and providing bathrooms for…
Two men who were involved in the “smash and grab” burglary series of businesses in Hillcrest and elsewhere were sentenced Jan. 25 to prison terms. The longest sentence of 10 years and eight months went to Jeffrey Ryan Jakse, 27, who was arrested in Hillcrest Oct. 19. Carlos Carranza Castaneda, 25, received five years and…
An April 18 trial has been set for the alleged drunk driver who killed Oscar Melero, a longtime well known hair stylist in Hillcrest. The driver is charged with second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Melero, 52, was on his way to the California 10/20 run at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Interstate 5…
San Diego Police identified Joshua Adam Sisson, 30, as the man whom an officer shot to death Jan. 1 after he held a large kitchen knife to the throat of his boyfriend in Hillcrest. Someone called 911 after they heard arguing between Sisson and another man in an apartment in the 500 block of Lewis…
