Farmers Market Mania
San Diegans’ craze for healthy food spurs the growth of local markets and keeps Catt White busy By Cecilia Buckner Recent food industry incidents — the latest involving the risk of botulism and the fun food “uh oh” SpaghettiOs” — has forced us to put more thought into what goes in the fridge. Food comforts [...]
Scene 8.2010
Silent movies anyone? Silent Movie Night in Balboa Park on Aug. 23 will pair world-class organist Dennis James with the screening of “The Yankee Clipper” starring William Boyd at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 7:30 p.m. program, sponsored by the Spreckels Organ Society, begins with James playing his favorite pieces and leads into his accompaniement [...]
Local artists collaborate to create an eco-friendly boutique
Make Good blends creativity and sustainability through handmade goods By Ashley Garman Walk into the shop at 2207 Fern St. and the vintage-blue walls and handmade jewelry seem right at home in the quaint artsy community of South Park. The Make Good boutique’s retro chic vibe and eco-friendly focus seem a natural fit for the [...]
El Take It Easy
The Linkery’s Jay Porter adds another original eatery dining mix By Donna Marganella Since its grand opening celebration during June’s 30th and 30th event, El Take It Easy has been welcoming foodies from North Park and beyond to indulge in all things handcrafted. Much like its well-established sibling, The Linkery, El Take It Easy uses [...]
Pet Owners Delight
North Park area to get its first 24-hour veterinary clinic and hospital By Manny Cruz In years gone by, the ramshackle building on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street had been periodically used as a Jack LaLanne gymnasium, a bathhouse and later as a banquet hall. Today, it stands vacant and ugly, [...]
North Park’s Albertsons getting a major renovation
By Marie Khris Pecjo New floors, new ceilings, new food racks.These are just a few of the improvements being made this summer to the Albertsons store on University Avenue. It is the 63-year-old building’s first facelift in almost a decade. With the renovation already in the works, most shoppers won’t notice a major physical change [...]
Government that works for you
By Councilman Todd Gloria On June 8, voters approved Proposition D and affirmed the city of San Diego’s current form of governance. Called Strong Mayor, this structure mirrors that of the federal government, with separate legislative and executive branches. As a former congressional aide, I am very familiar with the functions of a legislative branch. [...]
Look for the ‘gold’ in North Park’s housing market
By Bill Vivian You’d think it was the California Gold Rush of the 1800s right here in North Park these days. The local hills appear to be just full of gold. But what hills you ask? We all know the local hills in the area — Golden Hill, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, but in North Park? [...]
Todd Gloria commended
Dear Editor: Hats off to Todd Gloria: he not only found additional parking in Hillcrest, he has finally begun a dialogue with George Pernicano and his family, a feat that will lead to an amicable resolution to the Casa di Baffi problem. It is unfortunate that Jimmy Sullivan can only see his agenda in responding [...]
Dining TidBits 8.2010
North Park restaurants are offering special deals for their dining customers as well as their standard fare. Sample these dining spots: Bar Pink Everyone’s favorite place to hang out. Stop by and listen to some of the best local musicians around. For a complete schedule, visit barpink.com/index.html. You’ll want to wet your whistle with one [...]
