The True Holiday Spirit
By Councilman Todd Gloria We are in the midst of the holiday season, a time when our neighbors are electrified with a joyful spirit and generosity and our communities come together to celebrate our chosen holidays and reflect upon the year that was. As I have written about in the North Park News and discussed [...]
Music Scene 12.09
By Bart Mendoza Helmed by Harry and Nancy Mestyanek, Folding Mr. Lincoln is one of the bright spots on today’s San Diego acoustic music scene. Normally, a five-piece ensemble, the first Sunday of each month the Mestyaneks perform in a duo format, from 10 a.m. to noon at Rebecca’s Coffeehouse. At each performance, a guest [...]
North Park Scene 12.09
It’s Chili Cook-Off time! And pottery sales, too. The 13th annual San Diego Ceramic Connection’s Chili Cook-Off and Pottery Sale — an event that draws upwards of 500 competitors and tasters — will be staged Dec. 4-6 at the business that Kouta Shimazaki has been running for the past 14 years. The actual Chili Cook-Off [...]
The search for the perfect martini
By Katelyn O’Riordan “Shaken, not stirred.” The very phrase instantly brings to mind the ultra-suave Sean Connery looking devilishly handsome in his tuxedo, about to break the bank at baccarat before cozying up with the stunning double agent. Yes, the character of James Bond has probably produced more martini aficionados than all the bars in [...]
