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www.SDNEWS.com � Volume XI, Number ISan Diego Community Newspaper GroupSan Diego Community Newspaper GroupSan Diego Community Newspaper Group JANUARY 2010
DOWNTOWN’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Parade and festival willcelebrate legacy of MLK
Downtown residents willhave two ways to celebrateMartin Luther King Jr. Day onSaturday, Jan. 16: The annualparade in East Village followedby a multicultural festival inthe afternoon.
The 30th annual MartinLuther King Jr. Parade willmake its way through East Vil-lage from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. onJan. 16. The parade will honorand remember King’s contri-butions to civil rights andsocial harmony.
Among the festivities, theparade will feature college andhigh school bands, drill teams,floats and dance groups. Theparade begins at 13th Street,traveling on Imperial Avenueto Park Boulevard. It will passby Tony Gwynn Drive, SeventhAvenue, J Street and 11thAvenue before concluding onPark Boulevard.
The local chapter of blackfraternity Alpha Phi Alphacoordinates the event. Formore information, includ-
BY ANTHONY GENTILE
DOWNTOWN NEWS
SEE FESTIVITIES, Page 5
Hidden off the beaten down-town path just east of the pub-lic library and the post office, ablock that features 11 uniqueand independent businessesexists almost unnoticed. The900 block of E Street betweenNinth and 10th avenues is oneof centre city’s biggest secrets.
“It’s a hip, hidden jewel,”said Mark Hamilton, whoowns FeeLit, a music, art andfashion store at 909 E St.“There’s a lot of people thatwould like what we have goingon over here.”
The short block is a few
blocks up from East Villageand Petco Park, and a fewblocks over from the GaslampQuarter and Horton Plaza –just far enough away fromeach to remain outside thedowntown spotlight. And farenough outside those areasthat most wouldn’t venturethat way.
“I don’t think it’s really dark,dirty, sketchy or hidden,”Hamilton said. “I think thatpeople are just creatures ofhabit and once they comeover here and give it a shotthey’ll find that there’s a lotto offer.”
SEE BLOCK, Page 7
Pokéz Mexican Restaurant, 947 E St., is among the businesses thathave created a niche in the 900 block of E Street between Ninth and10th avenues. PAUL HANSEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Small block on E Street featuresa collection of unique businesses
BY ANTHONY GENTILE
DOWNTOWN NEWS
East VillageUrban paradise
on the rise
If the Gaslamp Quarter is the pop-ular heart of downtown, then theEast Village is its soul. Over recentyears, the community has attracteda lot of attention and investmentwith the opening of the Padres’Petco Park in 2004, and morerecent efforts to form a businessimprovement district (BID) — essen-tially an association made up ofbusiness owners who are assessedfees used to upgrade and promotethe area. These efforts have helpedboost the area as an emerging, ver-tically sprawling village of youngprofessionals.
The tragically homeless and graf-fiti-donned buildings around 14thAvenue and K Street might remindsome of an older downtown. Butseveral who work and live in the“EV” see an urban paradise — awalkable community propped up bybig and small businesses, and mid-rise condominium homes sparklingalong Market Street. These develop-ments now shadow the remnants of
warehouse buildings further east. With talks of a new Chargers sta-
dium in the area and growth com-ing slowly-but-surely, several busi-ness owners and residents see theemerging future of downtown’stucked-away diamond as having alifestyle, and business-style, of itsown.
“Your car is out of the question,”said Brandon Buzarde, the 29 yearold manager of FIT Athletic Club onthe second floor of 350 10th Ave.“You get so used to walking that youdon’t even think about your car. TheEV lifestyle is a really convenientone of food, entertainment, fitnessand you begin to (get) reallyspoiled.”
Buzarde walks to his job at thefitness club which, he says, attractsa lot of “younger urban profession-als” as well as older adults. The sur-rounding community has the feel ofan East Coast neighborhood where“everybody knows everybody,” hesaid. Buzarde has been with FITsince it’s inception in Houston sever-
Many see a walkable community propped up by bigand small businesses, and mid-rise condominiums
Cycling class on FIT Athletic Club’s open airdeck during Padres Opening Day game.
BY SEBASTIAN RUIZ
DOWNTOWN NEWS
SEE EAST VILLAGE, Page 6
Photo by PAUL HANSEN
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Business owner has been frontand center for redevelopment
Since moving his business down-town two decades ago, Bill Kellerhas had a front row seat duringthe area’s redevelopment. Kellerhas also had a hand in the process,being a former member of theGaslamp Quarter Association andas current chairman of the CentreCity Advisory Committee (CCAC).
“You (now) have the energy of aEuropean-style city or some of theolder American cities, which is asurprise to see in downtown SanDiego,” Keller said. “It’s been greatto be a part of it.”
Keller owns Le Travel Store, aluggage and travel accessoriesstore at 745 Fourth Ave. in theGaslamp Quarter – a location hehas been at since 1994. From 1985to 1994, the store was located inHorton Plaza, and it was started inPacific Beach in 1976.
“Back when we were planningto move to Horton Plaza, the veryspecific thought that occurred tous was ‘I wonder if downtown SanDiego will become more like aEuropean city – a lively pedestrianactivated community.’” Keller said.“That is exactly what happened.”
A San Diego native, Keller hasseen the complete downtowntransformation, from primarilygovernment and business hub toan area that is now home to offices,retail and residents.
“Through the ’60s and into the’70s, downtown was sort of deteri-orating. We had this fabulous pieceof land, but it was going nowherefast,” Keller said. “You had thecourt system and office buildingsand very few people living down-town.”
As for cities that San Diegoshould aspire to, Keller pointsto Barcelona. He said that if down-town continues to move for-ward in the next century, itcould be similar to Barcelona in
terms of worldwide cachet.“When you look at cities that
have redeveloped, (Barcelona) wasreally down on its luck and a littlegritty and grimy and just trans-formed itself through a boldvision,” Keller said. “It is now ahuge brand name in the worldbecause of the way it was redevel-oped.”
Keller has spent eight years onCCAC, downtown’s 28-membercommunity planning board,including being chairman for thepast year. Among recent projectsthe committee has provided inputon are the fountain near the TinFish restaurant on Fifth Avenue,and revitalization of the children’spark on Harbor Drive.
“We represent the communitiesthat are already here, expressingwhat they did or didn’t like aboutthe project, really with an effort tomake it better,” Keller said. “Unlikein a lot of other parts of San Diego,we are pro growth and pro densi-ty. We don’t see density as a nega-tive thing.”
Keller also serves on the Down-town Parking Management Group(DPMG), the official community
parking advisory committee toCCDC and City Council. DPMG hasbeen experimenting with possibleparking solutions in pilot zonesthat make up a total of 15 percentof downtown.
“The biggest problem in down-town is the underutilization of theparking,” Keller said. “What wehave is a mismatch between theparking regulations that we haveand how it’s actually being useddowntown.”
Keller’s personal solution toimproving the parking situationdowntown is to enforce parkingfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays, and from 9a.m. to 9 p.m. – three hours later –on Fridays and Saturdays. He saidthis method still keeps 60 hours ofweekly enforcement.
“That would be applying park-ing enforcement when you needit, creating more turnover onFriday and Saturday nights sopeople can find parking, and giv-ing people a break in the morn-ing,” Keller said. “We’re (current-ly) beginning enforcement whenwe don’t need it and ending itwhen we still need it.”
BY ANTHONY GENTILE | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Bill Keller has had a front row seat as a longtime downtown business owner anda member of civic organizations working to improve downtown.
PAUL HANSEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
NEWS4 JANUARY 2010SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS
Make your way downtown on Saturday, Jan. 13, for a day of culturallyrich, family-friendly activities, including a special parade and festivalwith entertainment, art and food.
The Parade starts at 10 a.m. from the east side of Petco Park (tailgate park at 13th and Imperial)and travels north on Park Boulevard to J Street. Then it heads west to Seventh, turns south on Seventh and ends at the west side of Petco Park. Marching bands, floats, balloons, antique cars,drill teams, ROTC units and horses will participate in this year's parade.
At 11 a.m. across from the Convention Center, a FREE Multicultural Festival will begin along thenorth side of Harbor Drive between Market Street and Fourth Avenue at Martin Luther King Jr.Promenade. Two stages of live entertainment will feature the sounds and dances of San Diego'sdiverse cultures, from West African, Native American and Cambodian to Afro-Cuban and Zydeco-Cajun.
Young Audiences of San Diego &The Salvation Army Kroc Center present a
Free Family Arts & Literacy Program Thursday, January 28 from 6:30-8:00 pm
at The Salvation Army Kroc Center at 6605 University Avenue.
This program features a performance ofGhanian music by Bolga Zohdoomahand an African themed hands-on workshop for families. Each family receives one free book per family.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade& Multicultural FestivalSaturday, Jan. 13th
A mistrial was declared Dec. 22 in themurder trial of a 62-year-old Texas manwho has admitted killing a man in 1971whom he met downtown. Jurors dead-locked 8-4 over whether he was guilty ofmurder or manslaughter.
Eight jurors agreed with the prosecutionthat Gerald Metcalf was guilty of first-degree murder, while four held with thedefense position that Metcalf was guilty ofvoluntary manslaughter due to his mentalcondition at the time. They deliberated 12hours over three days, but on Dec. 22 theytold San Diego Superior Court JudgeRonald Frazier they were hopelessly dead-locked.
Metcalf’s lawyer, David Lamb, concededthat Metcalf killed Gerald Jackson, 27, onDec. 29, 1971, after Jackson picked upMetcalf, who was then 24 years old, at agay bar in downtown San Diego.
Jackson was stabbed 61 times and hisnude body was found days later in hisPacific Beach apartment by two friendsafter he had not shown up for work.
Deputy District Attorney Jill Schall suc-cessfully sought to put Metcalf on trial asecond time. A new trial has been grantedand is scheduled to begin May 21.
Metcalf, who has been diagnosed withparanoid schizophrenia, usually appearedin court as if he was on heavy medication.
After Metcalf heard of the mistrial whileattorneys were talking privately with thejudge, he turned around and smiled to hiswife of almost 30 years.
While deliberating, jurors turned in 10notes to the judge seeking information ortestimony re-reading, but some of the noteswere written about other jurors whom afew said were not deliberating and wouldnot budge from their positions.
One note focused on a female psychia-
trist who was a member of the jury andwho agreed with the defense position thatMetcalf’s mental state was such that hecould not have formed the intent to commitmurder.
Most jurors met with attorneys in thehallway after the mistrial was declared,and shared their frustrations. Some saidtwo male jurors looked to the psychiatristjuror almost in guidance.
The defense hired Dr. Mark Kalish, apsychiatrist, who testified that Metcalfmust have killed Jackson in aschizophrenic episode and was too mental-ly impaired to form the intent to commitmurder. The psychiatrist on the juryagreed with the defense psychiatrist.
Another problem with this 38-year-oldcase was that jury instructions from 1971had to be read to this jury because that wasthe law then. This allowed Lamb to arguefor “diminished capacity,” which is adefense that was changed by the state leg-islature after the 1978 assassinations ofSupervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor GeorgeMoscone in San Francisco.
Metcalf stole the victim’s Ford Torinoand the stereo system that Jackson’s fathergave him for Christmas. Metcalf pawnedthe stereo for $30 and used Jackson’s iden-tification which was written on the pawnslip. Metcalf left cigarette butts in theapartment including one that was stainedwith the victim’s blood.
Police saved the cigarette butts, and DNAevidence in 2008 matched Metcalf as thesmoker. Metcalf’s fingerprints, includingsome in blood, were found and preservedall these years. A police intern matchedMetcalf’s fingerprints via a shared printdatabase with Texas as Metcalf had beenarrested and his prints and DNA were onfile.
Metcalf is housed at the Vista DetentionFacility on $1 million bail.
Mistrial declared in 38-year-old case BY NEAL PUTNAM | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Hall of Champions to induct 16 athletesPitcher David Wells, four-time Olympic
diving gold medalist Greg Louganis andthree-time world championship sailor J.J.Isler will be inducted next month into SanDiego’s Hall of Champions’ Hall of Fame inBalboa Park.
The three, along with Veteran’s Commit-tee selections David Grayson and BobLarsen, will be honored Feb. 22at the Hall’s 64th Annual Saluteto the Champions.
Included among the selec-tions are 16 Stars of the Yearfor 2009, headed by record-set-ting NASCAR stock car driverJimmie Johnson and Chargersquarterback Philip Rivers.
Wells earned AmericanLeague Most Valuable Playerhonors twice and was selectedto three All-Star games whilecompiling a 239-157 record. And he hastwo World Series rings. He’s a product ofPoint Loma High where, in 1982, he wasselected the CIF San Diego Section Player ofthe Year.
Louganis became the first diver in histo-ry to record a perfect 10 score on a dive ininternational competition at the 1982 WorldChampionships. After securing a silvermedal in platform diving at the 1976Olympics, Louganis became the only malediver in history to win both springboard andplatform gold medals in the 1984 and 1988Olympic Games. Louganis is a 1977 gradu-ate of Valhalla High.
Isler collected three World sailing titlesalong with Olympic silver and bronzemedals. A collegiate All-American atYale after attending The Bishop’sSchool, Isler won the International YachtRacing Union’s World Championships in1986. In 2005, Isler was the first woman
selected to the Sailing World Hall of Fame.Grayson, a graduate of Lincoln High,
played his college football at the Universityof Oregon. Drafted by the AFL Dallas Tex-ans in 1961, he played four seasons beforejoining the Oakland Raiders in 1965 wherehe played six more seasons.
Larsen, a Hoover High alum, enjoyedcoaching success in track and cross countryat all levels. His recent successes include
2004 Olympic silver medalistMebrahtom Keflezighi and bronzemedalist Deena Kastor. As a long-time head men’s coach at UCLA,Larsen won two NCAA crosscountry titles and the 1976national team championship withthe Jamul Toads.
Johnson, named by the Associ-ated Press as Male Athlete of theYear for 2009, became the firstdriver in NASCAR’s 61-year histo-ry to capture four straight titles,
surpassing the legendary Cale Yarborough.Rivers guided the Chargers to victories in
the final 11 games this season to secure theAFC West title and a bye in the first roundof the post-season playoffs, completing bet-ter than 65 percent of his passes (308-of-471) for 4,155 yards. He was recentlynamed the Chargers’ MVP for the season.
Two of Rivers’ teammates, veteran tightend Antonio Gates and outside linebackerShaun Phillips will also be honored.
San Diego Padres MVP Adrian Gonzalez,PGA star Phil Mickelson, New York CityMarathon winner Mebrahtom Keflezighi,Los Angeles Lakers standout Luke Waltonand the Minnesota Lynx’ Charde Houstonwill be recognized from the professionalranks.
Former San Diego State pitcher StephenStrasburg, the first player selected in theMajor League Baseball draft, tops the list ofcollegians who will be feted.
BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Philip Rivers
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December 25th 2009Industry Christmas Benefit
for Senior Community Center (servingseniors.org) at The Tivoli Bar
The swine flu vaccine is nowavailable to the general public andSan Diego County Health andHuman Services Agency (HHSA)officials encourage those seekingH1N1 vaccine to obtain it fromtheir primary care physician. Indi-vidual doses are also availablefrom public facilities throughoutthe county.
“The vaccine is being distribut-ed based upon availability,” saidCounty Health and Human Ser-vices Agency spokesman JoseAlvarez. “The vaccine is free atany of our public health facil-ities. (The doses) are primari-ly for those who do not have a
primary care physician.”To date the San Diego County
HHSA has received about 985,000doses of the H1N1 vaccine in vari-ous forms including nasal sprayand injections, Alvarez said.
Despite a recall in past months ofsome lower potency vaccine,Alvarez said, the county HSSA hasenough vaccine to go around and isexpecting more shipments in thefollowing months.
Those seeking the vaccine cango to one of seven public healthfacilities in the county. Public facil-ities nearest downtown or thebeach-area communities includethe VIP Immunizations Clinic,3177A Ocean View Blvd.; and thePublic Health Center North Central,5055 Ruffin Road.
A full list of facilities andclinics giving the vaccinethroughout the county can befound at www.sdcounty.ca.gov/.
As of Dec. 30, the county HHSAreported approximately 778 casesof hospitalized patients with thepotentially deadly flu which,according to the Center for DiseaseControl, has reached “pandemic”status.
Information about the flu isavailable by dialing 2-1-1 or visit-ing the immunization branch pageat www.sdiz.org/.
The Center for Disease Controlwebsite offers advice on preven-tion including age-old commonsense like washing hands frequent-ly and getting vaccinated againstother strains of flu.
H1N1 vaccine is available to the publicBY SEBASTIAN RUIZ
DOWNTOWN NEWS
ing a map of the route, visitwww.alphazsl.org-/mlkdaypa-rade.html.
Later in the day, diversity can becelebrated at the Centre City Devel-opment Corporation’s family-friendly 12th annual San DiegoMulticultural Festival. The freeevent will take place from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther KingJr. Promenade on Harbor Drivebetween Market Street and FourthAvenue.
“It started as a celebration of thediversity of San Diego,” said eventproducer Jacki Taylor Dwyer. “It’sall about the cultural bridging thattakes place when we bring a lot of
people of different ethnicitiestogether in a festival format.”
The festival features numerousbooths, most of which have a cul-tural aspect. The booths rangefrom information and nonprofitorganizations to food and othervendors.
“This year we really have a wideswatch of both jewelry and cloth-ing from different parts of theworld. It’s very exciting,” Dwyersaid.
Education is a central theme ofthe festival, and at the educationalfair area, parents and students canspeak with representatives fromlocal schools. For the third straightyear, the festival will have a globalvillage exhibit, featuring studentsfrom San Diego High’s School ofCommunication.
“It’s a collaboration with a schoolclass – usually middle schooland/or high school – and a cultur-al organization that really focuseson a specific country,” Dwyer said.“They have to put together some-thing that would be significant toattendees coming by that wouldstrike them as being in India (forexample).”
There is also a children’s area atthe festival. It features a boothfrom The New Children’s Museum,drum circles, face painting, inter-national storytellers and a varietyof hands-on activities for kids.
“It’s a very busy place and it’slots of fun; it’s very family-focused,”Dwyer said.
For more information onthe mult icultural fest ival ,visit www.ccdc.com.
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al years ago, the company has pro-vided its version of social network-ing and fitness to East Village sinceFebruary 2008.
He added that the business com-munity is a one-off, in that it’s a“healthier” business climatedespite an economic recession.
Buzarde’s sentiment is echoedby Brian DelPrino, the 28-yearowner of Dirty Del’s at 499 10thAve., in the heart of the East Vil-lage. Del’s has been in business formore than a year and has the feelof a sports lounge bar serving as alocal watering spot.
Del’s is surrounded by the near-by ballpark and the developmentsparked by the ballpark. Complet-ed and unfinished condominiumsand big business buildings thatpromise the throngs DelPrinowants have begun to sproutupward. During the “off-season”it’s the locals who keep Dirty Del’safloat.
DelPrino said the community hasa distinct atmosphere.
“People think they’re living inparadise. They’re happy, go-lucky,”he said.
In keeping with an air of a par-adise lost-and-found, DelPrinolooks forward to an even grandervision of his community that mightinclude a new stadium for the SanDiego Chargers and a responsiblebusiness community that woulduse collective dollars to enhanceand “brand” the East Village untoits own.
Talks of a Chargers stadium tobe constructed blocks away fromPadre’s Petco Park have bouncedaround local radio and print
media, giving hope tothose wanting tokeep the Chargers inSan Diego.
“The (Chargers’)stadium would defi-nitely brand us,” Del-Prino said.
And with the EastVillage Associationboard membersgearing up to electnew candidates inthe first part of thenew year, businessowners and stake-holders will pay closeattention to decisionsaffecting nearby busi-nesses.
Though DelPrinosaid he’d be too busyto get directlyinvolved with theEast Village BIDboard, he said hehopes the associationwould use his BIDfee-money “wisely.”
It’s money that, bylaw, must be used toenhance the areathrough beautifica-tion and advertisingefforts to drive busi-ness and tourist traf-fic into the area. Theoutcome could attractmore new businessesto the community.
That’s something all could bene-fit from, stated a local businesspartner.
“Each year we’re hoping that(growth) would just continue andas new businesses come moreeast, it would bring more peopledown into that area,” said ThomasFitzpatrick, partner in The Missionrestaurants. One of three Mission
restaurants sits on the corner of JStreet and 13th Avenue.
Fitzpatrick said it’s the supportof the local employees and“upscale” clientele that havehelped the restaurant grow, evenduring tough economic times. Healso shares a vision of how the EastVillage could grow in the future.It’s a vision that includes how the
much-promised coming of a newCentral Library between ParkBoulevard, 11th Avenue, and J andK streets might affect business.
“They keep saying if the librarycomes, that’s going to clean up thearea even more,” he said. “If thelibrary was to come in, that woulddefinitely increase (business).”
In hopes of coming expansion,Fitzpatrick also points to issuesthat need attention.
East Village is home to the city’shomeless winter shelter — a bare-bones giant white tent fenced offfrom the surrounding affluence,just a few blocks from empty con-dos. Inside, about 200 beds helpkeep those less fortunate fromfreezing during nippy winternights. An estimated 75 to 100people lined the corners of 16thAvenue and Island Street this pastNew Year’s Eve.
But for every person in the com-munity lamenting the lack ofresources available to aid thehomeless, there’s another who sees
the positive present and futurepotential for the East Village as itstruggles through tough economictimes.
A.J. Akbar, 35 year-old co-ownerof The Kebab Shop at 630 NinthAve., said sacrificing a little bit ofprofit to keep ingredients that haverisen in cost, helps keep his cus-tomers coming back. Togetherwith partner Tony Farmand, theduo have owned the shop sinceDecember 2008 and have beenable to expand to a new location inMira Mesa, Akbar said.
He highlights what separates adowntown community like EastVillage from an area like theGaslamp Quarter.
“You’re not swamped withclubs and bars all around. It’skind of one of those spotsthat’s tucked hidden away.The Kebab Shop was exactlywhat me and my partnerwanted to do … Finding thislocation in the East Village, wethought ‘Wow…this is it.’”
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The front of Floyd’s Barbershop at Ninth and Market is an example of how theneighborhood is becoming both modern and attractive. PAUL HANSEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
The Fleetwood, 739 J St., is one of the convenient,popular night spots for local residents in East Village.
SQUISH — A participant (inset) in the Dec. 30 San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade has an encounter with the boot of agiant inflated pirate as it unexpectedly drifts downward toward Harbor Drive. The event was part of the Holiday Bowlfestivities held downtown. PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News
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HEALTH & BEAUTY 11JANUARY 2010SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS
Resolve to
MakeOver2010It’s 2010. Welcome to another
opportunity to get it right. Lastyear is over. You can reflect onit, but don’t dwell on it. It’s timeto take a long hard look in themirror and decide you eitherlike what you see or changewhat you see.
But don’t kid yourself. Yourbody is in a constant state ofbeing, it is either progressing orit is regressing. If you want toprogress, make a plan. If youwant to regress, you don’t needto do a thing, your body will dothat by itself!
If you’ve decided to spiff it upin the workout department andtake charge of all things thatmay have gone south in the pastcouple of months, here are afew ways to make fitness reso-lutions you can live with and getyou back on your workouttrack.
1. Make goals you reallywant to achieve.
Too often the same simpleresolutions seem to be madeover and over each year. Itseems most everyone wants tobecome more organized, go tobed earlier, save more money,be on time, eat healthier andwork out more, blah blah blah.Most of these broken vows haveheaded way south by February,and by March they are defi-nitely old thoughts blowing inthe wind.
Sound familiar? Many peoplemake resolutions because it’sthe New Year and they feel they“should.” Think of somethingyou really want to accomplishand set the goal because itmeans something to you andyou’ll have a better chance ofachieving it.
2. Set realistic time frames.Losing weight is the number
one goal set each New Year. Un-fortunately, it is the one mostoften not achieved. Because ofour obsessions with “fast fixes”we are not always willing to putin the true effort and time thatis necessary to reach a weightloss goal.
We are all creatures of habitand we’ve all kicked a few badones through the years: spread-ing gossip before you know it’sreally true, over indulging inweekend fun or over spendingon our credit cards. However,developing the habits we wantis harder: eating our greens,flossing daily or driving thespeed limit.
It’s been said that it takes 21days to form a habit, eithergood or bad. If you want to loseweight, it’s not going to happenovernight. You didn’t gain it in aday and you won’t lose it in aday. Be prepared to put in thetime it will take to lose theweight, so plan a realistic dateto reach your goal.
3. Set specific goals.Losing weight and shaping up
are general goals. Make yourgoals specific so you can “see”your progress. If you want tolose 20 pounds, then focus onlosing 5 pounds a month. If youwant to increase your strength,then set a goal to do 30 pushupsby the end of the month. If youwant to increase your flexibility,then try to touch your toes bythe end of the month. (If youwant to sit by the hottie in spinclass, make a goal to arrivethere early enough to do it.)
4. Find out where you are.In order to progress, you need
a baseline fitness test to mea-sure your current fitness level.Enlist the help of a professionalwho can test your cardiovascu-lar endurance, strength andflexibility. Basic tests such asthe one-mile run, the two-minute sit up and push up tests,and the sit and reach test willtell you where your physical fit-ness is compared to the generalpopulation. You can review yourresults, dry your tears and thenset the specific goals you wantto achieve.
5. Hire a personal trainer.You hire an attorney when
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Personal trainers know morethan you do about losing weightand getting in shape. That’swhat they do. They specialize inmaking people strong andhealthy. They know the tricks ofthe trade and they know how tohelp you get to where you wantto be. If you are going to set fit-ness goals, a personal trainercan help you reach those goalsin a safe and time efficient man-ner. And yes, attorneys and ac-countants hire personal trainerstoo.
Whatever resolutions youmake in 2010, make sure youkeep them real. Don’t try to turnyourself into something you’renot and don’t sell yourself shortby nitpicking little parts of yourpersonality to death. You are inthis world and unique in yourown way. You have made it thisfar for a reason. Celebrate yourpositive qualities and focus onbeing the best you can be andthe rest will take care of itself.
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Lady Asher is a new upscaleboutique that opened in theGaslamp Quarter in November.The store is the brainchild of Mah-bod Ghods and Zari Godwin.
Godwin said that Asher means“happiness” and “success.”
The boutique is all in the familybecause Ghods is married to God-win’s brother. She has a degree ininterior design and, until recently,had a store with her husband sell-ing furniture, accessories and finerugs.
Godwin lives in Houston, butcomes here for one week everymonth. She said that after comingto downtown San Diego for nineyears to visit a friend, she decidedto open a business in the GaslampQuarter.
Godwin graduated from schoolwith a dual major as a computerprogrammer and business manag-er. After two weeks of working asa computer programmer Godwinsaid, “I need to be with people.”She promptly quit and opened aboutique in Salado, Texas.
One of her clients was the fami-ly of President Johnson who wouldhelicopter in a block away andshop in her store. She went on toopen more stores in Houston andeven dressed the Bush family fromhead to toe.
The interior of the store is beau-tiful, with laminated wood and cus-tom cabinets. The upscale mer-chandise is different thandepartment stores, with much of
BUSINESS12 JANUARY 2010SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS
New tour company takesdiners on ‘Restaurant Hops’One local company hopes to
make it easy for locals and vis-itors alike to explore SanDiego’s restaurants and bars.
So Diego Tours, founded byBianca Jaime and Dawn Ortiz,has introduced many to restau-rant tours in the Gaslamp Quar-ter, and they are growing inpopularity among the locals forprivate parties, family outingsor innovative nights out.
On a typical Restaurant Hop,guests walk to three differentrestaurants. The So Diego hostshows them to a private sectionin each restaurant where guestsare served food samples and abeverage of choice.
The tour gives guests theopportunity to experiencedifferent restaurants withdifferent people, making it afun night out of food, drink,networking and entertain-ment. The last stop on the
tour always includes liveentertainment — anythingfrom a band to a guitarist or ashow.
So Diego Tours has otherevents in addition to its Restau-rant Hops. Some of its toursinclude Temecula Wine TastingTours, Yacht Spa Tours, Big BearExcursions, Julian Pie BakingTours and San Diego InsiderSightseeing Tours.
Restaurant Hops areevery Wednesday from 7to 9:30 p.m. Tickets maybe purchased for $60 eachat www.sodiegotours.com or bycalling (619) 233-8687. Groupsof 10 or more can be accommo-dated any day of the week withadvanced notice.
The So Diego launch party isbeing planned for February. Toget invited, sign up for the e-maillist on the company’s website, orcall the owners themselves.
Guests on a So Diego Restaurant Hop toast their dining experience.COURTESY PHOTO
Lady Asher boutique stocked with upscale apparel
Mahbod Ghods and Zari Godwin, owners of Lady Asher boutique, 435 J St.
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SEE BOUTIQUE, Page 13
When the San Diego SunroadBoat Show opens at Sunroad Mari-na at the east end of Harbor Islandon Jan. 28 for a four-day run, itwill have more than a new venuename.
Replacing the annual San DiegoConvention Center boat show for-merly held in early January, thenew show will have a different lookand approach. On-land exhibitorswill display their wares undercanopies and all but small trailer-able boats will be at docks in thewater.
For the first time, brokerage —or used — boats will be shownalongside new boats. The formersponsor, the National Marine Man-ufacturers Association, barred bro-kerage boats from past showsbecause they represent only newboat dealers, said show directorJim Behun, who manages SunroadResort Marina and seized theopportunity to move the show toHarbor Island.
“This boat show is geared tocommitted boaters and to peoplewanting to discover boating,”Behun said.
Among the more than 200exhibitors will be yacht brokers,boatyards and marinas, as well as
vendors offering marine electron-ics, services, equipment and acces-sories. About 100 boats for sale,both sail and power, will be shownin the water.
Other new features includecooking demonstrations by chefsfrom the adjacent Island PrimeRestaurant, more food vendors forshow visitors, and seminars onboating safety and other topics,including green boating.
The boat show will be at Sun-
road Resort Marina, 955Harbor Island Drive, Jan.28-31, with show hours 12-6p.m. Thursday and Friday,and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. Tickets are $10;free for children 12-under.For more information plus a$2 discount coupon, visitwww.bigbayboatshow.com, or call(619) 497-5254. Parking andshuttles are available at theSheraton Harbor Island Hotel.
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New boat show debuts at Harbor Island’s Sunroad Marina Jan. 28-31
Sunroad Marina at the east end of Harbor Island will be the site of a showcaseof boats, both new and used, at the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show.
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it hand picked from Europe. Newmerchandise comes in everyweek.
Godwin and Ghods said theywanted to attract customers fromage 18 to 65 years old.
Godwin said the difference inrunning a store between the two
cities is that Houston is very cos-mopolitan (rated eighth biggestin U.S.) with huge galas, partiesand oil people. The customers aretotally different. San Diego ismore laid back with a casual chicattitude. People dress elegantlybut comfortable.
Ghods and Godwin said theyare planning a grand openingin March. The store is locatedat 435 J St.
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Those attending the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show might come away withvisions of pleasure craft such as this one anchored in a tropical cove. COURTESY PHOTO
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While doing research for her doc-umentary film-in-progress “RescueMe” about homeless dogs and thepeople who rescue them Jude Arten-stein, the Festival organizer/founderwas staggered by the increasing
numbers of dogs abandoned oradversely effected from our slowingeconomy, job losses and record fore-closures . Motivated to do somethingin her home community to help thedogs and the dedicated rescue com-munity at large, the Festival waslaunched.
On Sunday March 1, 2009 with
the help of volunteers, rescuegroups, shelters, sponsors, vendors,auction prize contributors, entertain-ers, exceptional individuals provid-ing their expertise, and San Diego’soutstanding community orientedmedia outlets the Festival waskicked-off.
Several thousand people with
their pets celebrated our furry bestfriends at this special event. 35+ Res-cue groups and shelters from acrossSan Diego County attended manywith adoptable dogs that found lov-ing new homes. We applaud thenew parents and their wisdom toADOPT A PET. We applaud SanDiego for coming out in support ofthis worthy cause.
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For the 28th year running,San Diego will host the actionsports industry’s leadingtrade show at the ConventionCenter, drawing approximate-ly 18,000 business profession-als from 60 countries to thedowntown area Feb. 3 and 4.
Action Sports Retailer (ASR)takes place bi-annually, show-casing upcoming apparel andproduct trends for skateboard-ing, surfing and the snow-boarding markets. This year,ASR Access will combine threeunique environments: themain ASR trade floor;Class@ASR, a higher fashion,boutique show; and Cross-roads, a more relaxed, coreskateboard event held in thePetco Park parking lot.
In previous years, the mainfloor’s mini-ramp demonstra-tions have been skated by pro-boarders from Steve Caballero
to Shaun White to Tony Hawk.With the addition of “beststreet” and “best trick”demonstrations at Crossroadsin February, organizers antic-ipate the highest level of skat-ing yet. (ASR events are notopen to the public.)
As the epicenter of actionsports, Southern Californiaattracts retailers from acrossthe country and around theworld. Seeking an authenticconnection to the industry’sroots, they generate an esti-mated $30 million in local rev-enue per year.
ASR’s vice president AndyTomkins calls the conventionthe “flagship” of action sportsindustry trade shows. Havingexpanded beyond specialtyshops in the mid-’90s todepartment stores and sport-ing good chains, the industryhas come to represent a cul-ture rather than just an activ-
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Sector 9 touts advantages ofAction Sports Retailer show
Once laughed out of skate shops, San Diego’shome-grown Sector 9 skateboards now dominatesthe longboard category, a niche it almost single-handedly brought back into fashion.
International sales manager Marcus Valdiviarecalls the early years trying to revive the surf-styleproduct, which was last popular in the 1960s.
“No one thought people would ride it,” Valdiviasaid. “They would say, ‘That’s not skateboarding.’”
Today Sector 9 has a presence in 57 countriesand a clear majority in the domestic market, withabout 100 brands competing for the remainingshare. One element that helped it expand to its cur-rent position was the Action Sports Retail (ASR)convention, which the company has attended forthe past 15 years.
Valdivia said Sector 9 will continue to attend tostay competitive.
“All the other brands are looking uphill. Every-body’s gunning for you,” Valdivia said. “We feel a
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San Diego is fortunate tohave many excellent musicvenues within it’s bound-aries, but none can touchthe legendary status of TheCasbah. A rare mix ofrevered concert spot andneighborhood bar, the club,originally located at 2812Kettner Blvd., was estab-lished in 1989, moving to itscurrent location at 2501Kettner Blvd. in 1994.
The Casbah has hosted alegion of incredible per-formers, from Nirvana toThe Cult, The Plimsouls toSocial Distortion. However,where the venue has madeits biggest impact is in nur-turing the local musicscene. Thousands of localartists have performedthere, with many, if notmost, of the towns mostsuccessful acts of the past20 years being regulars.
This January the venuecelebrates its 21st anniver-sary with a month-longseries of shows mixing up-and-coming rockers withreunion performancesfrom some of the past twodecades’ best loved localperformers. More than 75acts will take the stageduring January includingsuch notables as The Ner-vous Wreckords (Jan. 9)and Transfer (Jan. 29).Meanwhile, reunited com-bos will include ’90s erarockers Creedle (Jan. 16)and The Dragons (Jan. 23)as well as ’80s vintagecountry-rockers the TownCriers (Jan. 30).
The key to the club’s suc-cess is its owner Tim Mays.In addition to outside pro-motion of up to 40 concertsa year, along with variousbusiness partners, Mays is
also involved with StarliteDining & Cocktails inMission Hills, Krakatoacoffeehouse in GoldenHill and the Riviera Sup-per Club in La Mesa. Evenwith so much on his plate,The Casbah remains a pri-ority, though his scheduledoesn’t permit him to beat the club nearly everynight, as he used to be.
“Things can be a littletime consuming,” Mayssaid. “But at the Casbah, Ihave a wonderful staff.Over the years, I’vebeen able to hire morepeople to help withbooking and help withpromotion and delegate. Iused to do it all myself.”
He takes pride in notingthat “about ¾ of the peo-ple have been there atleast 15 years.”
He cites shows by JesusLizard and Rocket from theCrypt as among hisfavorites over the decades,but notes it’s hard to pick.
“There has just been somuch great music that’staken place here, but I con-sider any night where theenergy is high and theband‘s interaction with theaudience is good, to be spe-cial,” he said.
Case in point are tworecent shows by El Vez andGary Shuffler.
“I’ve seen both moretimes than I can count, butthey always put on suchgreat shows,” Mays said.“In a packed club, with somany friendly faces, it’s awonderful experience andalways memorable.”
Ironically, he missed whatis arguably the mostfamous show to take placethere, Nirvana, in 1990.
Matt Molarius of indie
The Casbah celebrates21 years of great acts
The front of The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., is familiar to SanDiego music fans who frequent the spot to take in their favoriteacts or listen to new talent. PAUL HANSEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
SEE CASBAH, Page 19
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January offers diverse andsplendid opportunities for fineentertainment in the lively arts. Getyour New Year cultural mojo onwith the following:
At The Old GlobeAt the top of my list is Duncan
Sheik and Kyle Jarrow’s world pre-miere musical “Whisper House,”opening in previews at the OldGlobe Jan. 13 and continuingthrough Feb. 21. Sheik wrote theTony Award-winning “SpringAwakening” and Jarrow, the ObieAward-winning “A Very MerryUnauthorized Children’s Scientolo-gy Project.” The new musical con-cerns 11-year-old Christopher, whois sent to live with his lighthouse-keeping aunt when his daddy iskilled in World War II. As it hap-pens, the lighthouse is hauntedby ghosts that only Christophersees. For information go towww.theoldglobe.org or phone(619) 23-GLOBE.
At the LyceumSan Diego Repertory Theatre
presents Peter Sinn Nachtreib’s“boom,” an end-of-the-world bed-room farce that concerns a geekybiologist (Steven Lone) and thesavvy but reluctant woman(Rachael Van Wormer) he’s picked
to help him repopulate the planet.Opens in previews Saturday, Jan.9 and continues Wednesdaysthrough Sundays, through Jan. 31in the Lyceum Theatre, 79 HortonPlaza. For info and tickets, visitwww.sdrep.org or phone (619)544-1000.
At the Civic Theatre San Diego Opera opens its sea-
son at the Civic Theatre Jan. 30with Giacomo Puccini’s beloved“La Boheme.” The productionfeatures the return of Germansoprano Anja Harteros in her roledebut as Mimi. Sensational Polishtenor Piotr Beczala (catch him onYouTube!) makes his San DiegoOpera debut as her Rodolfo. Alsoplaying 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 2,8 p.m. Feb. 5 and 2 p.m. Feb. 7.
Info at www.sdopera.com orphone (619) 533-7000.
• Broadway San Diego presents“Riverdance” Jan. 5-10, and“Jesus Christ Superstar” (with TedNeely) Jan. 15-17. Information:www.sandiegotheatres.org
At Copley Symphony Hall San Diego Symphony under the
baton of Jahja Ling starts theNew Year with Sergei Prokofiev’sSymphony No. 5, performed at 8p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 8and 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.10. Also featured is violist Che-YenChen in performance of GeorgeFrideric Handel’s Viola Concertoin B minor at Copley SymphonyHall, Seventh and B Street,www.sandiegosymphony.com or(619) 235-0804.
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‘Whisper House,’ ‘La Boheme’ and a small ‘boom’ Restaurant Week offers great dining opportunitySan Diego has an amazing selection of restaurants and talent-
ed chefs, and San Diego Restaurant Week allows fans of fine foodan opportunity to feast on a variety of cuisine at an affordableprice.
From Jan. 17 to Jan. 22 you can select from more than 170 ofSan Diego’s restaurants for a three-course prix fixe menu for just$20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant.
All of San Diego’s unique neighborhoods are offering up some oftheir most famous house specialties and menu classics. Visit theGaslamp Quarter and downtown for an exciting urban diningexperience, for example.
Last year, more than 100,000 people took advantage of theevent and even more are expected in 2010, so reservations arestrongly recommended.
San Diego Restaurant Week is as simple to participate in as call-ing to make reservations at any of the participating locations, notickets or special passes are required. Just simply dine out at a par-ticipating restaurant during the week of Jan. 17 to 22. For moreinformation and a complete list of participating locations, visitwww.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call (619) 233-5008.
One Night in Bangkok scheduled for Feb. 5Lotus Thai downtown is celebrating its fifth anniversary at its
East Village location and wants to share a special evening of Thaiculture and cuisine.
February 5 is Lotus Thai’s One Night in Bangkok event. From 6to 9 p.m., Lotus Thai will feature free hors d’oeuvres, traditionalThai dancing, art from local artists and drink specials.
The One Night in Bangkok event is free and open to the public.Partners Ton Sangkapong and Brice Hung-Pin Lin work togetherto produce traditional Thai cuisine with a sense of artistry, styleand presentation. Fresh ingredients, unique flavors and a comfort-able yet elegant décor make Lotus Thai downtown a favorite forlocals.
Lotus Thai’s menu offers great dishes like the unique lemongrass chicken, succulent chicken wrapped around a lemon grasscane creating a lemon-infused explosion of flavors. One of theirbest sellers is the Crying Tiger, charcoal-broiled marinated prime-cut steak, lightly seasoned, served with fresh greens and a spicylime dipping sauce.
Lotus Thai downtown is a comfortable, sophisticated restaurantwhere you can enjoy a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, yet thereasonable prices will not break your dining budget.
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Steven Lone, Rachael Van Wormer and Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson star in SanDiego Repertory Theatre’s "boom," at the Lyceum. Photo Erin Bigley
The Gaslamp Quarter is knownfor its fun, trendy nightclubs andmany great restaurants. Buttucked into the folds of FourthStreet near Island Avenue is a hid-den gem that many locals havealready discovered and want tokeep for themselves – TabuleRestaurant & Bar.
This cozy eatery has been openfor just more than a year and ahalf. Its warm atmosphere is com-fortable yet upscale. Owners, sisterand brother team Moe and MojiSadighian, strive for a living roommentality.
“After a long day, we want ourcustomers to feel as comfortableas they would at home in their liv-ing rooms,” Moe said.
The decor is chic and inviting,with walls of burnt sienna, richchocolate leather seating and afloating fireplace behind the bar.Contemporary fixtures glow withperfect lighting and subtle artadorns the walls. Relaxing tunesare played at an enjoyable level,yet do not drown out conversation.
The most impressive aspectof Tabule is the freshness ofits food and drinks. Touted asglobal fusion, the menu spans awide variety of internationalcuisines including Italian, Thai,Middle Eastern, ceviches, sushi,seafood dishes and steaks. Themenu changes periodically to addnew and exciting dishes, and fea-tures such favorites as the seareddiver scallops cooked to perfec-tion with a scrumptious oysterand crab demi-glaze.
Another popular appetizer is theflavorful mini mesquite duck tacos.
Fresh, hot sourdough bread isserved at each table with a yummygarlic aioli and a habanero salsathat comes with a kick.
The several Italian dishes on themenu feature pastas made freshin-house and are infused withchipotle. Incredibly, all of Tabule’ssauces are made fresh when youorder them.
The filet mignon medallions aretender and deliciously seasoned.All of the seafood Tabule serves iscaught in the wild and served with
jasmine rice topped with saffronbutter and grilled vegetables, tastywith a hint of smokiness.
The restaurant’s specialties areits ceviches. I tried three: the cara-cole, the white sea bass and tunaceviches, and they were excellent,served with crunchy grilledtostadas. With so many to choosefrom, it may be best to try theCeviche Trio, with your choice ofthree ceviches. Each is served withits own signature dressing and avariety of fresh ingredients likeseeded cucumber, peeled andseeded tomatoes, kalamata olives,capers, cilantro, avocado and redonion.
Tabule offers a unique and wideselection of cocktails, meticulouslyprepared with fresh fruits andjuices, no artificial sweeteners orsyrups. Known for their fabulouspomegranate martini, they offer 16other flavors of martinis, served in
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The THREAD Show San Diegocame to the Wonderhaus down-town on on Dec. 4 and 5, combin-ing fashion, art and music. Design-ers and emerging artists set upbooths selling many one of a kindand discounted items perfect forholiday shopping. In addition to thehub-bub of the shoppers, therewere many other cool things goingon: entertainment by rotating DJs,live art, a clothing exchange, spe-cial drinks, hair and make-up by AStyle Concierge and silk screening.
Gordana Gehlhausen from Pro-ject Runway 6 hosted the four Run-way Shows during the weekend.
Gordana’s Collection was at 1 p.m.each day, and at 3 p.m. there wasa collection of vendors from theshow. This is always one of themost anticipated parts of the showand is well attended.
Some of my favorite booths atthe event were Gordana’s beautifulcreations, gorgeous crocheted goldand silver wire by Miriam Jewels,and an array of many environmen-tally friendly products. The mostunique was Unnur who specializesin sea-leather. This included stun-ning leather handbags made fromIcelandic salmon and Africanperch. For a truly unique experi-ence and fun shopping time, staytuned for the next curated IndieDesign and Fashion THREADShow that is scheduled for April.For more information visitwww.threadshow.com.
Chargers strike downtownWestfield Horton Plaza hosted a
fashion show on Black Friday tobring more shoppers to the mall.The location was on the sidewalkoutside the Levi Store on the streetlevel. A huge crowd gatheredaround the runway and all theexcitement began when the Charg-ers Girls came out dancing toupbeat music. These high-energygirls wowed the audience withtheir slick routines.
Next came the fashion show
highlighting mall retailers.Gretchen Productions producedthis entertaining holiday show. Themodels came down the runwayshowcasing Fall/Winter styles andtrends. This show started the fes-tivities to celebrate the San DiegoChargers 50th Anniversary. Thecelebration continued after thefashion show with a San DiegoChargers block party in theGaslamp Quarter featuring music,celebrities and player appearancesfor the fans.
Dressed to the Nth DegreeThe Second Annual Premier
Event Dressed to the Nth Degreewas presented by Mercy HospitalAuxiliary at the Spreckels Theatre
on Nov. 13. Brigadier GeneralMike Neil was honorary chair, SallyB. Thornton was founding hon-orary chair, and Linda Masters waschair.
Bill Menish was MC of the liveauction. The “Style Guy” LeonardSimpson presented a FashionExtravaganza featuring localdesigners. This stunning showencapsulated 14 scenes leading upto the finale with designs by JoseMaria Ybarra. The models cameout onto the stage and then downthe stairs into the aisle on each sideof the audience. This was a uniqueway of highlighting all the cre-ations.
After this stunning show. Simp-son presented his 2009 San Diego’sBest-Dressed Awards. The 10 BestDressed Women were: LauraApplegate, Tanya Brandes, RitaJoAnne Garcia-Szczotka, JenniferGreenfield, Denise Hug, Roxi Link,Tiffany A. Mahoney, Sandy Red-man, Pam Slater-Price and SusanLucas Spanos. The 10 BestDressed Men were: Vincent J. Bar-tolotta, Jr., Todd Gloria, JimLennox, Jim J. Mahoney, Eugene“Mitch” Mitchell, James F. Mul-vaney, John H. Parrish, OnofrioPecoraro, Billy Ray Smith andRichard Woltman.
Proceeds from the evening go tothe Scripps Cancer Center atScripps Mercy Hospital and werematched by Richard and KayeWoltman through their $1 millionchallenge grant to support theexpansion plans.
Upcoming shows• Upcoming fashion events in
San Diego this month include two
bridal shows in January. The firstis “Festival of Brides” at TheGrand in Del Mar, Sunday, Jan.10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticketsare $25 with pre-registration atwww.FestivalOfBrides.com. Formore info call (310) 577-7788.
• There will be a Bridal Bazaarat the San Diego Convention Centeron Sunday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to4 p.m. The center will host the35th winter expo named SanDiego’s “Best Bridal Show.” Therewill be four fashion shows present-ed by Gretchen Productions andwedding professionals will set upbooths with information on having
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A model wears a design from theTHREAD Show. photo by DIANA CAVAGNARO
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Runway models at the Chargers Fash-ion Show. photo by DIANA CAVAGNARO A playfully short dress adorned with
necklaces at the Nth Degree show. photo by DIANA CAVAGNARO
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ity. So while ASR is not the Conven-tion Center’s biggest event, in theworld of action sports it is theprime occasion for retailers to pluginto the lifestyle that they promote.
“It’s a unique opportunity to seewhat’s happening in the market-place,” Tompkins said. “When youtouch down at the airport, youimmediately feel the surf/skate cul-ture.”
Despite the recession, majorplayers are reporting positivesales, and in 2008 the marketboasted $7.2 billion in sales, down
just 4 percent from 2006. With 500vendors exhibiting and 5,500retailers expected, attendance ison par with last January’s show.However, this year’s lagging econ-omy has squeezed out many small-er start-ups.
Although many companies oper-ate out of Los Angeles and OrangeCounty, Tompkins considers SanDiego ASR’s “perfect” host city forits balance of the urban and beachcommunities, which embodies thelifestyle.
“San Diego is a great place toshow the culture, and action sportsis one of its true endemic indus-tries,” he said.
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Richard Walker’s Pancake HouseRichard Walker's Pancake House, an upscale fusion of traditionaland gourmet breakfast favorites, is now open in the Marina Districtin downtown San Diego. Serving classic-style griddlecakes, crepes,omelets and other specialties, this pancake house is certain to become the 'premier' breakfast destination for San Diego's residents, employees and the tourist community! Open 6:30 A.M. to2:30 PM 7 days a week, and if you are unable to stay and enjoy theatmosphere, take Richard Walker's with you as we prepare ordersto go.
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rock group Transfer first hit the Cas-bah’s stage in 2000. For him it’sthe caliber of the performers whoregularly perform at the club thatmake it so special.
“I think The Casbah’s success canprobably be attributed to quality con-trol,” he said. “Tim’s always donesuch a great job booking the acts.It’s rare to see the owner of avenue book most, if not all, of theacts. I think he’s just a big fan of goodmusic and enjoys it. I’m sure it’s likeany other business where buildingsolid relationships over the years andcreating a good atmosphere in gener-al goes pretty far.”
“I think the reason the Casbahis so successful is that they treatthe bands fairly, and the bandslove to play there because of
that,” said Creedle bassist TimBlankenship.
He first played the club in 1989,with his band at the time, The Pull-toys.
“You get the feeling of family whenyou walk into the place, due to thewhole lifetime employee thing theyhave going on,” he mused. “You’realways going to run into familiarfaces there, no matter how old youget.”
After more than two decades ofmusic at The Casbah, Mays is still asenthusiastic as ever about the venue,with shows booked up to six monthsin advance.
“Yes, when I think about it, it iskind of amazing that we’re still hereall these years later,” he laughed. “Butmusic is still something that’s reallyimportant to me, whether I’m listen-ing in my car, playing with the I-Pod,or seeing a good new band,” hesaid.“I love it.”
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full court press is necessary at alltimes.”
In addition to maintaining itspresence, the 16 year-old busi-ness has much to gain at its pre-ferred trade show. While ASRprovides opportunities to net-work, stay current with trends,snap up referrals from otherbooths and participate in sidemeetings on industry politics, themost relevant for Sector 9 is theexposure to the internationalmarketplace.
Although domestic retailerswho carry the brand are stillgrowing, the international marketholds the greatest potential formarket penetration in terms of
gaining both new distributorsand new countries – in additionto continued growth with exist-ing foreign clients. In thisregard, ASR could again be piv-otal – Sector 9 has gained 80percent of its original interna-tional distributors from pastASR trade shows.
“ASR has always been one ofthe strongest for internationalconnections,” said Valdivia, whohas been with the company for12 years.
Yet no matter where it goes,Sector 9 will remain loyal to SanDiego, and to ASR. When thecompany was acquired by Bill-abong in 2008, it stipulated in itsnew contract that it remain basedin its hometown.
“We were born and raisedhere,” Valdivia said. “ASR is ourhome show. We’ll always go.”
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the perfect wedding. Ticketsare $10 at the door or visitwww.BridalBazaar.com. For infor-mation call: (760) 334-5500.
• Additional upcoming events willbe M.Dot presenting a “FuturisticSafari Fashion Show SSC 2010” bydesigner/seamstress Michelle Quino.Maeve Riley and the Basement Bou-tique will sponsor this event whichwill be where M.Dot Designs can bepurchased. The show will be Sat-urday, Jan. 28, 9 p.m. in theVoyeur Nightclub located at755 5th Ave. For more informa-tion visit: www.mdotdesign-stu-dio.blogspot.com.
• Friday, Feb. 12, will be “HeartsUnited” at the W Hotel San Diegofrom 6 to 9 p.m. The evening willbe presented by United Way and“Style Guy” Leonard Simpson, andwill include a runway show, silentauction, hosted bar and horsd’oeuvres by the W San Diego.Tickets are $75 and may be pur-chased at uwsd.org.
Diana Cavagnaro is a Nation-ally recognized hat designer andmilliner. She has operated a fash-ion business for 27 years, the last17 years in the historic GaslampQuarter. Diana has taught in theFashion Department at San DiegoMesa College for 17 years. She isan active member of the GaslampQuarter Association, The Ameri-can Sewing Guild, the San DiegoCostume Council and the FashionGroup International.
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The wine list features a collec-tion of international wines as wellas a good selection by the glass.When you choose a wine, you‘llfind the reds decanted and aeratedfor you at the table, and the whiteschilled, which is a really nice touch.
Tabule offers “Power Hour”happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Mon-days through Fridays, all eveningon Tuesdays and Saturdays, andSundays from 3 to 6 p.m. featuringhalf priced appetizers and drinks.
I cannot say enough about theimpeccable hospitality and atten-tive staff at Tabule. From thefriendly hostesses to the accommo-dating and professional serversand bar tenders, everyone seemsto have a smile on their face.
Tabule was built for the locals.Its steady crowd of regulars isgrowing by the day, but they wel-come out-of-towners and businesstravelers who happen by. No doubtabout it, whether a regular or firsttimer, Tabule’s staff makes every-one feel welcome.
Tabule makes a great venue fora first date, a romantic night out orspecial occasion.
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Located in the seaside community of Ocean Beach, adjacent to Point Loma, Thee Bun-galow restaurant has been a San Diego dining favorite for over 35years. A wonderful,quaint, country Bungalow located off the beaten path and away from tourist destinations, thishidden gem is a favorite for locals offering world class French cuisine and an extensive winelist featuring modestly priced wines from all regions of the world.
Be sure to give it a try during “Restaurant Week 2010” where Executive ChefPaul Niles will “wow” you with a three-course menu featuring options such as hisfamous Lobster Bisque to start and delicious entrée selections such as Pan Roast-ed Idaho Trout, Braised Colorado Rack of Lamb or Angus Steak au Poivre, andto finish a Chocolate Mousse for just $30.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable culinary adventure take part in a “five-Course Wine Dinner”, offered every Wednesday, featuring local wineries andmouth-watering culinary creations. The Wine Dinners begin at 6:30pm with traypassed appetizers followed by a five course meal paired with wine.
Call Thee Bungalow at 619-224-2884 for reservations.
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine Announces Cavi-Hour
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter will offer younothing less than a first class dining experience. Visit Blue Point during “Restaurant Week2010” where you’ll taste Executive Chef Jonathan Hale’s mouthwatering creations includ-ing Miso Marinated Alaskan Black Cod, Crab and Pancetta Stuffed Whole Trout, Root BeerGlazed Smoked Pork Tenderloin and Liquid Center Chocolate Cake for just $30 for anunforgettable three-course meal.
Visit Blue Point Coastal Cuisine for Cavi-Hour. Cavi-Hour features a selection of finecaviars, discounted appetizers, and drink specials. Choose from a selection of caviars,explore our special caviar & libation pairings, or enjoy house favorites like freshly shuckedoysters for $1 and crispy calamari for just $6. Drink specials change nightly but alwaysinclude our specialty martinis at half price, $5 wines by the glass, and $4 domestic draft beers.Cavi-Hour is available Monday through Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm in the bar and loungeonly.
Call Blue Point Coastal Cuisine at 619-236-6623 for reservations.
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PACIFIC & MISSION BEACH/CROWN PTTu–Fri 12-4pm 924 Hornblend 2BR Units $519,000-$556,000 Alex Rojas • 858-427-3664Sat 1-4pm 1365 La Palma 3BR/2.5BA $629,000 Brad Brinkman • 858-273-2121Sat 1-4pm 1045 Turquoise #A 3BR/2BA $699,000 Jeff Lang • 858-699-7000Sat 1-4pm 5323 Soledad Mountain Rd.4BR/2BA $895,000 James Shultz • 858-354-0000Sat 10am-2pm 3709 Ocean Front Walk 4BR/4BA $6,500,000 Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553Sun 1-4pm 5323 Soledad Mountain Rd.4BR/2BA $895,000 James Shultz • 858-354-0000Sun 10am-2pm 3445 Bayside Walk 3BR/3BA $1,495,000 Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553Sun 10am-2pm 3709 Ocean Front Walk 4BR/4BA $6,500,000 Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553
POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACHSun 1-4pm 5120 W. Point Loma Blvd.3BR/2BA $895,000 Cindy Wing • 619-223-9464Sun 1-4pm 1689 Froude St. 3BR/2BA $819,000 Ray Allen • 619-980-9464
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Downtown · “Watermark”Hold onto your hats, you will LOVE this elegant, beautifully re-crafted and remodeled beauty, completewith 2+ bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1550 square feet, richstone surfaces and high-quality appointments throughout,including Merano glass lighting, dual parking spaces, anda covered terrace accessed via the living area as well as themaster suite. Stunning! For full details in a recorded message,
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Downtown · “ParkLoft”Downtown · “The Grande”
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Downtown · “La Vita”This fabulous SHORT SALE opportunity boasts3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 expansive terraces, an ambient fireplace, and 2 parking spaces!A terrific buy!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5519
Enjoy panoramic, 26th-floor city and Coronado BayBridge views from this picture-perfect, two-bedroom residence in one of the Marina District’s most popular,luxury, residential high-rise communities! Wall to a multitude of restaurants and entertainment venues fromthis beautifully located development! For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5239
Take advantage of this well-priced SHORT-SALE with2-bedrooms/ 2-baths, and a premium end-unit localeoverlooking the community courtyard in a prized MarinaDistrict location! You'll enjoy a granite kitchen, a privatebalcony overlooking the urban sights, dual parking, andan organized walk-in closet in the master! For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5199
Downtown · “Meridian”The ideal second home or primary residence, this east-facing residence is in wonderful condition and boasts wonderful night-time views of the city lights and urbansurroundings! Meridian is Downtown San Diego’s own“Trump Tower,” complete with service and amenitiesbeyond compare!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5259
You’ll love this perfect pied a terre in the Marina District’spremier, resort-style, luxury high-rise community! The residence boasts panoramic southeast corner views to theCoronado Bridge, Bay, and Petco Park, an elegant granitekitchen & an oversize view terrace. Enjoy!For details in a recorded message,
call 800-709-1995, Ext. 5269
Almost 1,700 square feet of classic “loft” design are in evidence, including high ceilings, cement walls and ceilings, exposed ductwork, & custom lighting.A room-size, organized walk-in closet is a dream!Take advantage of this super,below-market opportunity! For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995
Sold for $250,000!This top-floor cutie has been upgraded with rich hardwood floors, custom paint-tones, and a pristinely-presented interior! Perched in a quietlocation in a low-density, beautifully manicured community with HOA fees under $500!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5299
Take advantage of this fabulous SHORT-SALE on the 14thfloor on Cortez Hill’s premier community! Boastingsouth-facing views to the Coronado Bridge and a multi-tude of interior upgrades, this one should not be missed!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5019
SOLD
Golden Hill · Hist. Victorian + IncomeOriginally constructed as a single-family home and modified into four income-producing units. Convenientlylocated to downtown, one of the units spans the entire topfloor of the property, and includes 3 bedrooms, an updated kitchen and bath, and lovely views of the downtown skyline and Coronado Bay Bridge—perfect foran owner-occupant! Off-street parking for 4 vehicles.Truly special! For full details
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5249
PENDING
SHORT SALE
Downtown · “Harbor Club”You’ll want to make this lovely residence your home orhome-away-from-home! Featuring stunning views to theSouth and East, it enjoys an oversize view terrace and twoterrific parking spaces near the entrance. This resort-style community is located in the heart of the Marina District.For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5109
Downtown · “Meridian”Nothing compares—approximately 40 staff membersensure the ultimate in luxury living in an urban environment! This unique residence in the premium southwest corner of the community features 180-degreewater views, 1,900 sq. ft., an open “loft style” floor plandesigned for entertaining and easy living, and top-quality finishes throughout!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5499
SALE
PENDING
Downtown · “Pinnacle”This stunning beauty on the 17th floor boasts split, dualmaster suite design, a warming fireplace, gleaming graniteand stone surfaces in the kitchen and baths, travertinefloors in the living areas, and a private balcony with viewsto the Coronado Bay Bridge! You’ll love life in this luxury,high-amenity tower!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5229
Downtown · “Marina Park”One of the Marina District’s originals, this popular mid-rise community boasts dual pool, a staffed lobby, and lovely, mature landscaping. This expansive 2-bedroom,2-bath residence in a quiet location includes granitekitchen and a real, working fireplace! Dual secured parking spaces and a multitude of guest parking!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5029
Downtown · “La Vita Short Sale”Take advantage of this super opportunity to own a pristinestarter property in Little Italy’s premier residential community with superb north-facing views over the scenic courtyard! Walk to everything the village offersfrom this ideally-located property!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, ext. 5089
PENDING
SHORT SALE
Priced under most others in the community with this desirable, 1,944-square-foot floor plan, this elegant,2-bedroom + den, 2-bath boasts stunning views fromits southwest corner locale! You’ll love the walnut flooring throughout, upgraded kitchen granite, dual balconies and parking spaces, and upgraded lighting!$553 per sq. ft!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5099
Downtown · “Renaissance”Boasting one of the best water views in the MarinaDistrict, this 20th-floor penthouse-level residence featuresover 2,000 square feet! Original owner recrafted the interior by creating an open living space and a gourmetkitchen to die for! Four balconies and dual side-by-sideparking, too! For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5469
Downtown · “Harbor Club”Enjoy over 2500 square feet of luxury and expansive viewsto the West, South, and East from this elegant residence!The warm and inviting interior boasts gleaming marble flooring, walls of windows taking in the views, three bedrooms, three walk-in closets, and three bathrooms.A bonus is the three secured parking spaces! Truly a resortenvironment in the heart of the coveted Marina District! For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5219
“Electra” Builder Close-OutBosa Development has selected us to market their fewremaining luxury residences at one of Downtown’s mostunique and desirable residential communities! Boastingstunning views, elegant finishes, and common amenitiespar excellence! Take advantage of these blow-out pricestoday! Starting at $349,000!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5139
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Downtown · “The Mark”You haven’t seen another like it—builder only constructeda few of this popular floor plan with an open living area,dual view terraces, and dead-on views directly into theballpark and to the scenic bay and Coronado Bridgebeyond! You’ll love the upgrades from this 26th-floorpenthouse level beauty, which may convey full furnishedwith the right offer! Dual side-by-side parking, too!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5279
“Segal Live/Work Rowhome”Truly one-of-a-kind, this award-winning masterpieceoffers the ultimate in urban living! Ideally located in theMarina District, the residence includes approximately2,300 square feet of “hip” architecture PLUS a separate,700-square-foot work loft/ granny-flat, or entertainer’smecca, with home theater & wet-bar. A “must see”!For full details in a recorded message,
call 1-800-709-1995, Ext. 5479
PENDING
SHORT SALE