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As I sit here writing this, it’s dumping rain. I mean literally. It’s absolutely pouring, and it’s the first week of August in “Sunny “ San Diego! There is lightning and thunder everywhere, something must wrong, right? It’s almost feels a little spooky.
Senior Managing Editor Cory Waterhouse
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised after all of the crazy weather we’ve had the past several months. It was an abnormally dry and warm winter. Record heat and wildfires in May and now El Nino appears to be in full swing.
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For me, the thought of “El Nino” brings back a lot of fond memories from childhood. I was fortunate enough and blessed to have parents and grandparents that were extremely involved and preached family values.
Online Editor Jeran Fraser
I can’t tell you the number of hours that were spent on the water, on a road trip or camping. The on the water trips that occurred during different El Nino years will always stand out as something special. It’s funny how a little rain can trigger such fond memories. Go figure. Those who know me well understand my love for the ocean and especially fishing and traveling. It’s already been an incredible fishing season and it’s barely underway. Tuna, yellowtail and even Dorado invaded our local waters as early as May this year, which is unheard of. Yes, it’s lining up to be one of those epic El Nino seasons.
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Speaking of seasons... football enthusiasts, it’s your time. I’m genuinely curious to see how Mr. McCoy fares in his sophomore season. The Chargers gave us all a pleasant surprise last season with not only their playoff run but also by beating each of the Manning sisters. I expect the team will build on that and give everyone in the AFC a scare. Please make sure and check out our AFC West preview and idiots guide to the NFL. It’s so simple that... well, even I can understand it. Stay tuned for a great year…
I hope everyone reading this is getting out and enjoying everything America’s finest city has to offer. We are fortunate to have a full and diverse menu when it comes to activities and there is no better time of year than right now. Whether it’s a ballgame, an outdoor concert, or soaking up the sun, you can’t go wrong. For me, I’m off to Catalina with my boys and dad for a little family time. I’m so grateful to my father and grandparents for teaching me the value of family and friends at a very young age. That’s what life is all about, and these trips generate memories for a lifetime. If I’m half the person that both my grandparents and dad are, I’ll consider it an incredible success.
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CONTENTS
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Business 76 Investing: Employer Plans vs. Outside Investment Vehicles 77 Viral: Social Network Security
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Gambling 78 Tips: Blackjack Hard 16 vs. 6
10 defense: Defending Against an Attack from Behind
ON PAR
12 Fast Break: Early Bird Gets the Worm...
80 review: Black Gold Golf Club, Yorba Linda
14 Review: Balance Fitness and Health
84 golf Tips: The Bunker Shot
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food/drink
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46 HAMBURGER PALOOZA: Pacific Coast Grill
88 He Said: Toxic TV
48 chef’s table: Jarrod Moiles, Veladora
90 Musings: Origin of Toasts... Not the French Type
50 BEATS & EATS: Leilani’s Cafe & The Routine 56 Restaurant Review: Table No. 10 58 FOod Truck Review: InSlider, Gourmet Sliders 60 uncorked: Botasea Rosato 62 CRAFTY: Coin-Op Game Room 64 IMBIBING: The Bitter King 66 Happiest Hour: Señor Grubby’s 68 Beer me: Hess Brewing 70 Tender: Ashley Puida, Bartender at Hello Betty 72 dish: Jumbo Buffalo Shrimp Sliders
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92 Mimi Cortes, a Baja Beauty
travel 94 weekender: Hotel Del, what to do when you are there 98 Locale: Barcelona and Madrid Fútbol Rivalry
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This may typically happen more often to a woman than to a man. Either way, if this assault does happen to you, these are the steps that you can take to get yourself out of harm’s way. The MOVES Your first line of defense is always awareness. If you have an uneasy feeling overcoming you, be aware. Your instincts are alerting you to the fact you may be in a bad situation, so trust them. Don’t let your mind talk you down from your instincts. Secondly, if you’re in an unfamiliar area, do not wander into dark, unlit areas and beware of dead ends. It may seem like common sense but sometimes in real life situations it’s difficult to decipher potential dangers and what may be actually going on until it’s too late.
If you are in an attacker’s firm grip: Stomp on the top of the attacker’s foot with your heel and twist on impact to inflict maximum damage. Then kick them in the shins because the skin here is very thin with no muscle protecting the bone so it can be extremely painful for the attacker. If the attacker grabs you from behind over the arms: Move your hips from side to side and, since your arms are underneath his, you will be able to strike his genitals with a hammer fist, alternating from one side to the other. To inflict more pain, you can grab, twist and pull.
Two things an attacker fears are: 01 Being caught 02 Getting hurt Make sure to make as much noise as possible by screaming or yelling so that you can draw as much attention to the situation as possible. Now you need to employ the following self defense techniques to help you survive. A person’s first instincts are to just try and break free by using their arm strength. For this to be successful, you must break free before the attacker actually gets a firm grip. Most attackers will make sure that they are bigger and stronger than their victim so that the victim can’t break free.
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If the attacker grabs you from behind under the arms: Use your elbows to throw alternating blows to the attacker’s head or face by twisting your torso from one side one to the other. 01 Once you break free, run to safety. This is the ever shrinking moment where you have the advantage because the attacker is stunned. Do not stick around to see if he is okay or if your anger makes you want to fight more.
02 If a person has a weapon or potentially has a weapon, you should do exactly what they say unless you are absolutely sure that you are in an imminent life and death situation.
Warning: This is an extremely dangerous situation. All situations are different and can have different results. To properly execute self-defense methods, seek more information by consulting a self-defense expert.
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Early bird Gets The Worm By Jason Stewart
My grandmother used that saying with me all the time growing up. As a young child, I only thought, “Yuck, why do birds even like worms?” But as I continued to hear this term growing up, the power behind the saying started to sink in. Recently, I was reminded of this saying on the basketball court. I was training a high school guard who had a scheduled private workout with me when a much younger youth player showed up for
Early Bird Rebounding Practical basketball examples would be during rebounding situations. Whether you are on offense or defense, when you can anticipate a shot going up you can get an early start on your pursuit for the ball. Former NBA player and world champion Dennis Rodman was great at this. Today, you can look no further than NBA All-Star Kevin Love. The excellent thing that these guys do is anticipate the shot and work early to get to the position where the ball is most likely to be according to the location of the shooter and the way the ball released from the shooter’s hand. When a shot goes up, most players don’t start battling the opposition for position until the ball is almost at the rim or later. The best players are moving for position as soon as the shot is released. Those players that do their rebounding work early benefit by taking their opponent by
a team practice 45 minutes early. After observing the younger boy’s serious approach to getting better, I offered him a chance to work out with me and the high school player I was currently training. He seized the opportunity that his teammates didn’t get because they were not early. When coaching basketball, I always impress upon my teams that they should do their work early to have a better chance at success.
surprise and obtaining the rebound more times than losing it to the other team. Remember, it’s still a win for you even if your teammate gets the rebound as a result of your work. A coach with a good eye will notice this and give you credit.
Some examples of working early in shooting would be: 01 Setting your defender up for a screen from your teammate.
Early Bird Shooting The early bird benefits from a higher shooting percentage. Barring any mental complications, a player will make more shots if they are open and ready for the pass versus if they’re heavily contested and rushed to take a shot. This is one of the secrets behind the San Antonio Spurs’ offense. Their players don’t generally take rushed shots. As a matter of fact, the Spurs are known for passing up good shot opportunities to get great shot opportunities. This means that they will look for the teammate who has done the best job of getting into shooting position long before their defender can reach them to contest the shot. They do this by working early.
03 Being low with feet already pointed at your target before the pass arrives. Many players take rushed shots even when the game clock allows for a better shot because they don’t completely understand the benefits of early preparation.
02 Sprinting instead of jogging to the open spot.
Early Bird at School Before I understood the lesson my grandmother was trying to teach me, I was a heavy procrastinator when it came to doing my school work. I always was upset when I got a lesser grade for irresponsible mistakes like not putting my name on an assignment or grammatical errors that could have easily been spotted if I had been prepared and not rushed.
Coach Stewart has basketball summer camps.
This year’s camp runs Aug. 11-15 at the Encinitas Recreation Center on Encinitas Boulevard and Balour. Register for Coach Stewart’s Wildcat Camps at EncinitasParksAndRec.com. You can email Jason at Coach@ProUniversity.net
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Early Bird at Work I noticed a pattern at work. The high level executives and managers would show up early. They would do this because they knew that getting an early start on the day would allow them to accomplish more. What I also noticed was that when I showed up early, it gave me a unique opportunity to make a good impression with my bosses. Sometimes this led to them taking interest in me and give me advice and insights that no one else had. It gave me the same advantage that the young boy who joined my workout got. That’s exactly what it is, an advantage. On the other side, if you are late, it often communicates that you are not organized or prepared. Some people view tardiness as disrespect. That would put you at a disadvantage. No one likes to start a game down by 10 points. Early Bird Challenge Being prepared and doing your work early always translates to an increased opportunity for success. It sometimes requires a lot of planning and it always requires discipline, but you will never regret the reward. Remember, if winning was easy, everyone would be doing it. The Early Bird Challenge is simple: Take 90 days and try to be prepared and early in all that you do. I guarantee that it will increase your success rate as well as increase your overall confidence.
Who wants to take me up on that challenge?
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Balanced Fitness and Health More than just a gym, Balanced Fitness and Health is downtown’s newest full-service health club. Co-founders Rodrigo Iglesias and Brian Kawano designed the facilities to give work-out aficionados all the tools, support and motivation for a healthy lifestyle. The state-of-the-art facilities offer services like personal training, group classes, functional fitness and the latest fitness-testing technology. Members also have access to certified trained professionals for personalized guidance and assistance to achieve fitness goals.
Functional Fitness: Brandon Michael demonstrated the sled and the battle ropes functional exercises (movements that are useful for everyday life) in Balanced Fitness’ indoor turf court.
During our visit, Balanced Fitness’s trainers guided us through everything the gym provides.
Rock Wall: Brandon helped us conquer downtown’s only indoor rock climbing wall by demonstrating some techniques and tricks.
Pilates: Silvia Giamanco showed us exercises on the Pilates reformer machine to improve our strength, flexibility and posture.
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Boxing: Using the double-end bag, Silvia showed us some of her kickboxing skills. Metabolic Testing: We checked out the VO2 Max Testing using Balanced Fitness’ Korr Medical Cardio Coach Plus. This test showed us where our heart rate needs to be for a more efficient workout.
Please visit BalancedFitnessHealth.com for more info.
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The brain child of Chef Marina Cook, Remedy provides a deliciously innovative solution to the daily problem of eating healthy in a busy world. Now, instead of stressing about what to make for dinner, or what to pack for lunch, members can receive 100% organic meal deliveries right to their door! Remedy’s philosophy is to bring home the same kind of quality food and innovative recipe creations that are served at leading organic and locally-sourced restaurants. Members receive a weekly menu each Wednesday with a line-up of six dinners and six lunch selections. With a few easy clicks, irresistible meals are delivered to their door the following Monday and Thursday. Remedy welcomes special requests, including personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Remedy’s goal is to make busy lives deliciously easier. Getting started with Remedy is simple. Customers begin by filling out one form, which includes their contact information and any special needs and preferences they have, to assure that Remedy’s chefs create meals that amaze even the pickiest eaters would enjoy. After a Remedy team member gets in contact to set up payment information, a whole new world of health and convenience begins! More info can be found by visiting MyRemedyFoods.com.
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It’s not rocket science people! Fitness and weight management do not need to be complicated. In fact, not only would I argue that most of you could tone up using your own common sense and intuition alone, but I will also go on record stating that anytime some trainer or “expert” tells you fitness and weight loss is complex, it will then inherently involve selling you something. A plan, diet, book or supplement are things these experts sell that they say you absolutely need to get into shape. I say run from these self-proclaimed snake oil salesmen ... ahem, I mean … “experts.” The only thing you really need a trainer for is accountability: someone to kick your ass and make sure you show up! Sure, everything else may help, but if you really think about it, if you truly wanted to or had
to, you could get into the shape of your life based on what you already know right now, along with applying good ol’ common sense. I, for one, believe in you–and believe that you do have some fitness common sense! Typically all that’s needed is some burning desire and motivation, a looming deadline or goal, such as a race, tropical vacation, photo shoot or a health scare from your doctor. I have seen it happen many times: All of a sudden a buddy of mine who may have been out of shape for years will suddenly get fit within months and when I ask him how he did it, he says there was no secret–he just decided to do it.
Admittedly, with all of the Facebook “experts,” fad diets, miracle supplements and newsfeed propaganda out there, it can be overwhelming to believe that getting back into shape or into better shape can really be so simple, especially when you see your friend’s constant selfies clogging your newsfeed and wonder how he suddenly got sixpack abs. You’re stalking your boy “Johnny” and thinking, “Hey, it worked for him so I’m going to try it.” I get asked almost daily, “What exercise plan do you use? Crossfit? P90X? … What diet are you on?” Are you kidding me? I’m on the Max Wettstein plan, a.k.a. common sense and discipline, no products required!
Now for a moment, put everything you’ve ever heard aside and just think about what your common sense and intuition tell you about the ideal habits of a healthy lifestyle. If you were to jot down some of these ideals, they might read something like this (in no particular order): 01 Don’t skip breakfast and include oats often. 02 Instead of eating two to three big meals, eat five to six smaller balanced meals/snacks throughout the day. Don’t ever starve, and don’t ever be too full. Keep the metabolism stoked and revved-up all day. The only exception is during some empty-stomach cardio workouts where maximizing fat-burning is your goal. 03 Don’t eat any later than two hours before bedtime. 04 Minimize sugar and simple, refined carbs, and strive for whole-grain, complex carbs and vegetables. Simultaneously you will minimize and manage insulin by avoiding such high-glycemic foods. 05 If you must eat sugar, have it during your pre- or post-workout meal, to burn it for energy or for muscle recovery, respectively.
06 Balance your meals by including protein foods and healthy, unsaturated fats along with carbohydrate portions.
12 L imit alcohol on average to one drink a day per woman and two drinks a day per man, and make red wine your beverage of choice.
07 Eat at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber each day. Eating fresh, whole fruit and trail mix is a tasty way to accomplish this. Fiber adds colon-healthy volume to meals with very little added calories.
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08 Eat cold-water fish, such as wild salmon and tuna a few times per week, raw nuts in moderation and use olive oil in abundance to get plenty of omega-3 fats. 09 Don’t drink soda, but if you must, it better be “diet.” 10 Drink abundant amounts of water. 11 Limit coffee to two servings a day, and replace the rest with green tea. In fact, three servings of green tea a day for all of us will enhance health and fat-burning.
14 C ardio/aerobic exercise is most important for a healthy heart and calorie-burning, but at least one day per week include strength/ resistance training, essential for maintaining muscle mass, bone density and boosting resting metabolic rate. At least one cardio session per week should be very high intensity to really boost your metabolism. 15 G o to bed the same time each night, allowing ideally an eight hour sleep window. This maximizes your growth hormone secretion window, and every hour you spend sleeping is another hour that you are not eating! A good night’s sleep establishes your baseline of health and is vital to every aspect of good health for sure.
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FITNESS / NUTRITION with Max Wettstein Now imagine if you gave your best effort to incorporate these habits into your daily lifestyle. (There are many more.) Each tactic is simple and easy by itself but combined together yield a far greater synergistic effect that is ideal for both fat loss and muscle building—and optimal health in general. You won’t be able to incorporate all of them every day but just making a reasonable attempt will make a difference over time. Most know this stuff by now and so it really comes down to selfdiscipline. If you can’t even accomplish these basics then you’re not ready for performanceenhancing or diet supplements, and it should be no great mystery as to why you’re not getting any results. You know you know this stuff, so trust your instincts and let your conscious act as your guide. A personal trainer can do a lot for our motivation and hold us accountable, but most of the time we only have our self to rely on. You don’t need to have a degree in nutrition to have the power of choice. We may not always have the most ideal food options available to us but there is usually always a better choice in any diet situation: “grilled fish with brown rice or a
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cheeseburger and fries?” “Trail mix or a bag of chips?” “Water or soda?” “Thirty minutes on the treadmill first or straight to happy hour?” For the most part, it doesn’t take a Ph.D. in health to decide which option is best. No matter how limited our options seem to be in any given situation, there will always be a best one. If you’re not sure, just take the extra moment to read the food label and you’ll figure it out. So take a step back for a moment and assess your fitness plan if you have one. Take a look at it from a big picture perspective and make sure that it serves its purpose and has not become so confusing and complicated that it yields no direction or progress at all. Perhaps you don’t even have a fitness plan but just take it day to day depending on your mood. If you’re healthy and don’t have any real fitness goals then this no-plan approach is probably fine. But if you have some real health issues to address, a lot of fat you would like to lose or are training for a race or other event, then you’ll need a lot more forethought and a timeline with progress checks. A training log or journal can
really help keep track and plan ahead. An optimal fitness plan does not necessarily need to be written, directed and tracked by an exercise physiologist or personal trainer and certainly should not blindly follow some random celebrity or other fad diet. However in depth you decide to go or not, just remember if all else seems to be failing and resources seem scare, know you can trust your instincts; stay disciplined and make the best choice in any given situation. It happens to the best of us with the best intentions: We are living a clean and healthy lifestyle, looking good and feeling good, and next thing you know we’re partying three nights a week, staying up late, dining (and pigging) out, bingeing on sugary junk food and skipping workouts, and it eventually takes a toll on our appearance and our health. Every now and then I even have to audit myself and make sure I’m still following these basic but essential traits of a healthy lifestyle, and I usually find that if I tighten back up and reign myself in, my health and physique improves immediately.
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Nutrition 101: Macro-nutrients Guidelines 01 General philosophy: Second only to your genetics, nutrition and what you eat have the greatest effect on your health and the way you look, especially if, like most people, you can only make enough time to work out for an hour or less a few days per week. I’ll try and keep this basic. Moderation and diversity are the keys to success here, as with most things, and I have never been an advocate of food elimination or food-group elimination. In general, just remember to look for these key words at the grocery store: whole grain,, all-natural, unbleached, whole wheat flour, no sugar added, organic, free range, essential omega-3/6/9 fatty acids, high fiber. Some BAD words: Partially hydrogenated, trans-fat, bleached flour, highfructose corn syrup, refined, saturated fat. The more you strive to eat whole grain, unrefined, all-natural foods, without extra sugar added, the better off you’ll be. Whole grain always means greater nutritional content and that more fiber remains in the food item. This means unbleached, whole grain flours and breads, as well as brown rice instead of white rice. There may be a caveat if you have a gluten-sensitivity, which is beyond the scope of this article. In that case look also for key words “gluten-free” and “ancient grains” to help steer clear of gluten.
juices), raw and unsalted nuts, whole-grain cereals without added sugar and limited saturated (animal-based) fats. Avoid partially hydrogenated oils or fats. If you must drink juice, choose juices that are sweetened naturally with only the natural fruit sugar (fructose … NO added corn syrup or
HFCS!).
Soda has to go. One 12-ounce can contains 35 grams of refined sugar (7 teaspoons). If you must have your soda, switch to “diet” immediately. Try flavored sparkling water as a healthy alternative to soda. Choose complex carbohydrates (starches) and limit your sugars. Before or after your workouts are the most ideal time to consume your sugar/highglycemic meals, as this will help provide and replenish muscle glycogen for energy and recovery respectively. Complex/whole-grain carbohydrates are also rich in fiber that is important for colon health, and filling you up with fewer calories. Fiber has a great deal of bulk for fewer calories. Soluble fiber cleans out your bloodstream and pulls triglycerides and LDLs (bad cholesterol) from the blood. Insoluble fiber literally scrapes the colon clean and keeps you regular. Choose fish, chicken and lean red-meat cuts such as flank steak. Coffee and tea are welcome in moderation as long as you are easy on the additional sugar and/or cream.
Eating healthy also involves fresh vegetables and fruits (instead of fruit
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Nutrition 101: 02 Protein Sources: These should comprise about 30 percent of your daily calories, or .7 grams per pound of body weight, for someone who works out. They include: fish (high in essential fatty acids like omega-3/6); chicken (skinless breasts); red meat (lean, flank, sirloin); eggs (use only half the
yolks when possible as that is where all the fat and cholesterol is contained); raw, unsalted nuts and peanut or almond butter; cottage cheese; yogurt; low-fat milk; soy (which is full of powerful cancerfighting micro-nutrients known as isoflavones and phytoestrogens to block bad estrogens; soy is a great source of protein … soy milk, tofu, edamame, miso, etc.).
03 Carbohydrate Sources: These should comprise about 40-50 percent of your daily calories. The possibilities here are limitless but, again, your choices must be complex and whole-grain, except during pre- and post-workout meals where sugar is encouraged for glycogen uptake. The more raw and less refined here, the better. If you have two choices here and one is brown in color and the other is white, you better be choosing brown! Fruit is obviously full of sugar, but fruit comes packed with all kinds of cancer-fighting micronutrients (phytochemicals and antioxidants), vitamins, and fiber, so raw fruit is a welcome snack anytime. When possible eat the skin of the fruit too. The skin of the fruit is full of cancer-fighting nutrients as it protects it from the sun and all of the UV rays. Fruit sugar, known as fructose, has a much lower glycemic index than white, refined sugar, known as sucrose, causing less of an insulin spike. Vegetables are indeed classified as carbohydrates and feel free to eat as many veggies as you want! Of course, veggies are full of fiber and cancer-fighting micronutrients as well. Finally, I must make an honorable mention of mine and many athletes’ all-time favorite complex carbohydrate: OATMEAL. Oatmeal is a “superfood” that should be one of your staple carbs. Whether straight-up in a bowl, cereal, energy bar or blended into your favorite protein smoothie, it is full of low-glycemic energy and packs a big dose of soluble fiber that is great for your heart and cardiovascular system, yanking LDLs (bad cholesterol) from your blood.
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04 Fat Sources: These should comprise about 20-30 percent of your daily calories. Here is the “skinny” on fat: Saturated fat (originating from animal products, i.e., butter, whole milk-based, meat-based) is not so good. Trans-fats (from deep-frying vegetable oils, a.k.a. “partially-hydrogenated,” such as margarine), are the WORST. Yes, that’s right: Margarine is worse for you than old-fashioned butter. Unsaturated fat (coming from vegetables and nuts, such as an avocado and olive oil, and cold-water fish) is good. Nuts are also full of antioxidants such as vitamin E, and they promote good cholesterol and help eliminate the bad. “Essential” fats are the BEST, and you should even make an effort to consume them (omega-3/6/9). Sources of essential fatty acids include cold-water fish, such as salmon and tuna, flax seeds or oil, and olive oil. (Note: Olive oil is a great alterna-
tive to butter for your bread, and use it to boil your pasta, and don’t rinse it out).
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Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack
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About Del Mar Del Mar, just a few furlongs from the Pacific Ocean, has been a racing holiday location since its founding in 1937 by Hollywood pals Bing Crosby and Pat O’Brien. Owner-breeder Crosby, known as the original laid-back Californian, put his special stamp on the place “where nobody’s in a hurry but the horses.” Crosby penned and sang a ditty called “Where the Turf Meets the Surf” in 1938 and the song is still played today at the start and finish of every card. That same year, the track itself became famous when it hosted a match race between champion Seabiscuit and South American star Ligaroti, broadcast live on Crosby’s highly popular radio show coast to coast. Johnny Longden set the world’s record for most wins by a rider on Labor Day in 1956, a mark broken on Labor Day 1970 at Del Mar by Bill Shoemaker. The seaside oval has evolved from a “quaint country track” to one of America’s racing stalwarts, a proving grounds for stars-in-the-making and stars-in-fact guided by first-rate horsemen and enjoyed by enthusiastic racing crowds all summer long. This fall Del Mar will conduct a second racing season during the month of November.
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After playing host to celebrities, party-goers and the nation’s fastest Thoroughbreds for three-quarters of a century, Del Mar is once again enjoying a fantastic summer–with big stakes races, free concerts and great weekend festivals and events. Then–for the first time–the seaside track will present a fall meeting between Nov. 7-30, a new season where the track plans to showcase its Hollywood roots, especially harkening back to its founder, Bing Crosby. But first a few words about the magic of a Del Mar summer and one of the West Coast’s hottest tickets: Del Mar’s Opening Day. The much-anticipated event drew more than 45,000 revelers decked out in sundresses, seersucker suits and, of course, big hats. “The Hats Contest,” sponsored by The Village Hat Shop, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, returned for its Opening Day tradition of showcasing Southern California’s wildest, most elaborate and glamorous chapeaus. Beyond world-class Thoroughbred sport, Del Mar is known for an exciting lineup of food and beer festivals, family friendly activities, seminars with top racing folks and its renowned Summer Concert Series. The 2014 musical lineup is sure to impress. This year’s Saturday shows includes
acts such as the Counting Crows, Weezer and Reggae Fest with Ziggy Marley. Del Mar will also be hosting two beer festivals during the summer season. Alas, if you have this magazine in your hand, and you’re without a time machine, you’ve missed the first event. Lucky for you, the second beer festival will feature international beers from around the world on Sunday, Aug. 24. Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race, the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic, run that same day and is expected to draw many of the country’s top Thoroughbreds, jockeys and trainers. Then the legendary track opens its gates again on Friday, Nov. 7, for its first taste of fall racing–a month of sport that will fill a void in the Southern California racing calendar caused by the recent closing of Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. The fall meeting runs 15 days through Nov. 30, with an earlier daily post time of noon on weekends and 12:30 p.m. on weekdays. The one exception will be Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, with first post shifted to 11 a.m. This year, Del Mar also debuts a brand new sevenfurlong turf course–a wider, safer racing
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Historical Highlights July 3, 1937 Del Mar opens, Bing Crosby welcomes patrons at the front gate. August 12, 1938 Seabiscuit wins the historic $25,000 winner-take-all match race that put Del Mar “on the map.” September 7, 1970 Fourteen years after John Longden became the world’s winningest rider with a victory at Del Mar, Bill Shoemaker displaces him with a record 6,033 triumph on the filly Dares J. August 10, 1991 Golden Eagle Farm’s Best Pal wins the inaugural running of the $1 Million Pacific Classic. August 10, 1996 Champion Cigar attempts to surpass Citation’s record of 16 straight wins. The track hosts its largest crowd ever–44,181–and they watch a stunning upset by Dare and Go. July 18, 2007 The track’s 68th season introduces the engineered racing surface Polytrack, installed at a cost of more than $9 million. July 18, 2012 Del Mar’s 75th anniversary season commences with the largest ever on-track attendance (47,339). July 17, 2014 The track debuts a brand new, wider turf course that accommodates more horses and makes it eligible to host the Breeders’ Cup.
Racing Terms Age Every horse celebrates a birthday on January 1, regardless of the actual date of birth. Two-year-olds only race against other two-year-olds. Three-year-olds normally only compete amongst themselves during the first half of the year then begin to challenge older horses as they gain experience. Many handicappers watch for older horses racing against three-year-olds.
Bing Crosby enjoying a pipe
Chalk A horse that is the favorite—or has the most money bet on it. Handle Amount of money wagered on a single race or a full-day of racing. Morning line A prediction by the track line maker of what the final odds will be, based on how the public wagers. The Morning line is the initial odds in the program. Post position The position from which the horse breaks out of the gate. Post time The time the horses are expected to reach the starting “post;” when a race begins.
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EVENTS Del Mar Scene
Fri., Aug. 8 4 O’Clock Fridays — Steel Pulse Sat., Aug. 9 Summer Concert Series — Counting Crows, Del Mar Grill Fest Sun., Aug. 10 Ladies and Gents Day Fri., Aug. 15 4 O’Clock Fridays — Magic! Sat., Aug. 16 Gourmet Food Truck Festival Fri., Aug. 22 4 O’Clock Fridays — Silent Comedy, Transfer and Vokab Kompany Sun., Aug. 24 Pacific Classic Race Day, International Craft Beer Fest Fri., Aug. 29 4 O’Clock Fridays — Steve Aoki Sat., Aug. 30 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Nationals — San Diego Finals
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Sun., Aug. 31 Reggae Fest with Ziggy Marley Wed., Sept. 3 Closing Day
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Race Types Stakes and handicap races Del Mar has one of the richest stakes’ schedules in this country. Graded stakes and handicap races are the highest level of racing and the best horses usually compete in stakes competition. Overnight stakes The main difference between an overnight stakes race and a stakes race is the amount of entry fees a trainer must pay to enter the horse. Overnight stakes do not usually require nomination, entry and starting fees. Claiming races A claiming race means that the horses may be purchased by a qualified, licensed person for the claiming price listed in that race. Many people do not understand why someone would want a horse to be claimed. Just as in other professional sports, not all horses are good enough to be top competitors in stakes level races. Starter allowance races A horse entered in a starter allowance race cannot be claimed. Allowance race Allowance races are exactly like their name implies. Allowances are made or “conditions are set” for the horse to be eligible in that race. Examples of allowance races are: Non-Winners of 2 (races)., Non-Winners of 3 (races)., Non-Winners of 4 (races). As you can see, each level is more competitive. Maiden races The term “maiden” means non-winner, the horse has never won a race. Some maidens, in fact, have never raced at all (nonstarter). There are two types of maiden races. Generally, the maiden special weight race is the best. Neon trees
Scratch When a horse is withdrawn from a race it was scheduled to run in. Depending upon the type of wager you’ve placed, you’re entitled to either a refund or your interest will automatically be transferred to the betting favorite. Tote board The infield graphics board, or tote board, provides the following information: the amount of money wagered on each horse individually in the win, place and show pools; updated odds; fractional and final race times; the results of the preceding race; and additional messages including program changes, post time for the upcoming race and the time of day. The tote board is updated frequently. See DMTC.com/racing/odds for Del Mar’s CyberTote Board. AUGUST 2014 | Fully cultured, yet unshaven | 4L magazine 29
Rick hammerle, bobby flay and the croonies at opening day
Ready to Make a Bet
Ok, you’ve decided on the pretty gray filly, it’s now time to make that bet. You do not go up to the teller and say “I want to bet $2 to show on that pretty gray filly.” Each horse is assigned a program number. Some bettors write their bets on that race’s program page in exactly the way they’ll call out the bet to the teller. That way, should it be very hectic—as it often is when making bets—it’s easy to remember what the actual bet is.t When you make a wager at a racetrack you are NOT betting against the “house” as with most casino games. Pari-mutuel wagering means “betting amongst ourselves.” The odds are dynamic and are solely dependent upon how you, the participants, place your wagers. The racetrack has absolutely no interest in the outcome of a race. YOUR wagering determines the favorite and longshot odds, NOT racetrack management. The minimum straight win, place or show wager is $2. The final winning prices are all based on a $2 wager. For example, if you bet $10 to win on a horse, and the win price was $5.20, you would fill your pocket with a total of $26. The math looks like this: [$10 multiplied by $5.20 Win divided by $2 minimum = $26].
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How much will my wager pay if I win? Approximate Payoff for a $2 Win Bet:
ODDS PAYS
1-9
$2.20
1-5
$2.40
2-5
$2.80
1-2
$3.00
3-5
$3.20
4-5
$3.60
EXACTA To win you must pick the first two horses to finish in exact order in a single race. Minimum bet is $1.
1-1
$4.00
6-5
$4.40
TRIFECTA To win you must pick the first three horses to finish in exact order in a single race with eight or more betting interests. Minimum bet is $1.
7-5
$4.80
3-2
$5.00
8-5
$5.20
9-5
$5.60
2-1
$6.00
5-2
$7.00
3-1
$8.00
7-2
$9.00
4-1
$10.00
9-2
$11.00
5-1
$12.00
6-1
$14.00
7-1
$16.00
8-1
$18.00
9-1
$20.00
Straight $2 Wagers WIN You win if your horse finishes first.
(On average more than 30 percent of favorites win.)
PLACE You win if your horse finishes first or second.
(On average more than 45 percent of favorites win or place.) SHOW You win if your horse finishes first, second or third. (On average more than 60 percent of
favorites win, place or show.)
WIN/PLACE/SHOW An equal amount bet “across the board� to win and place and show. For example, $2 across the board, or $2 win and place and show. Exotic Wagers These wagers are generally more difficult to win than straight wagers and may require some advance handicapping. However, the potential payouts are significantly greater. DAILY DOUBLE To win you must pick the winners of two consecutive races. Wagers must be placed before the first of the two races. Minimum bet is $2. PICK THREE To win you must pick the winners of three consecutive races. Wagers must be placed before the first of the three races. Minimum bet is $1.
QUINELLA To win you must pick the first two horses to finish in either order in a single race. (Easier than an Exacta, because either horse can finish first or second.) Minimum bet is $2. SUPERFECTA To win you must pick the first four horses in exact order of finish in a single race with eight or more betting interests. Minimum bet is $.10. PICK SIX To win you must pick the winners of six consecutive races. Wagers must be placed before the first of the six races.
(This is a very difficult wager, but the payouts can be very high!) Minimum bet is $2. PICK FOUR Similar to the Pick Six but uses the last four races. Minimum bet is $2.
PLACE PICK ALL You win a major payoff if you pick the winners or secondplace finishers of the entire card (8, 9 or 10 races). If no ticket contains the winning combination for all races, the payoff will go to the ticket with the highest number of correct selections. Minimum bet is $1.
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By Brady Phelps
Twitter handle: @lobshots | www.lobshots.com
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IDIOT’S GUIDE TO THE NFL
NFC West
San Francisco 49ers Hello brand new Levi’s stadium! Goodbye Harbaugh’s pleated khakis. St. Louis Rams Brady Quinn is on your roster! For now ... Arizona Cardinals Darnell Dockett now owns as many alligators as Antonio Cromartie has kids. Seattle Seahawks After a mediocre 2013, Pete Carroll signed Terrelle Pryor. Upgrade!
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys Kyle Orton doesn’t even want to play for you, Jerry. Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles actually LOL’d when Chip Kelly signed Mark Sanchez. Washington Redskins A federal judge won’t even allow the use of the word “Redskins” in court documents. New York Giants This is the year that Tom Coughlin’s face finally freezes off ... only his beady little eyes remain.
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NFC South
Atlanta Falcons Be softer, Matt Ryan. You can’t. Carolina Panthers Somebody tell Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy to stop assaulting women. New Orleans Saints The words “tight end” will never appear in another NFL player’s Twitter profile. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Even Keenan Allen can’t keep me from missing you, VJ.
NFC North
Green Bay Packers Julius Peppers and Clay Matthews? Cuidado, quarterbacks. Chicago Bears If you were wondering what NFL team pays Jimmy Clausen ... wonder no more. Detroit Lions I legitimately think, in 2014, Barry Sanders could still play for this team. Minnesota Vikings The start of the Teddy Bridgewater era? Ponder that.
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AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs Somewherrrrrrrrrre over Dwayne Bowe. Denver Broncos Didn’t really make any offseason moves, so expect them to finish in the AFC West cellar. San Diego Chargers I’ll take two wins for every one of Rivers’ kids, please. Oakland Raiders At this point, I don’t even think LA wants the Raiders back.
AFC East
New England Patriots Fear the hoodie. Buffalo Bills They still have a team? Go kick cancer’s ass, Jim Kelly. New York Jets Vick or Geno? Geno or Vick? Repeat. Miami Dolphins Team Tom Garfinkel.
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AFC South Houston Texans They can’t get worse.
Indianapolis Colts Luck be a lady, tonight. Jacksonville Jaguars Blake Bortles is handsome. Tennessee Titans Nobody beats the Whiz.
AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers Bathroom Ben has a Chinese character tattooed on his chest. Cleveland Browns Lebron & Johnny Football ... a modern day Tango & Cash. Cincinnati Bengals AJ McCarron’s playing time will fall somewhere between A.J. Green’s and A.J. Pierzynski’s. Baltimore Ravens Will be in a knock-down, drag-out fight to win the AFC North.
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AFC WEST PREDICTIONS
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T S E W C F A PREVIEW
Bold Predictions From 4L’s Football Guru By Brady Phelps
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See what I did there in the title? Annual. That’s how this works, right? San Diego is a Chargers’ town, so we published an AFC West preview for 2013. Now, we’re in 2014. That makes this an annual article, right? Right. 38 4L magazine | AUGUST 2014
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There are three important things we learned last year: 01 Any idiot can make an NFL prediction.
second and the Chiefs third. They flip-flopped. Idiot. Here were the final 2013 AFC West season results.
02 You’re an idiot. 03 I’m an idiot.
So let’s make some predictions!
Kansas City Chiefs: 11-5
Let’s start with last year’s; how did I do? Well, I predicted the Broncos would win the AFC West ... they did. They even made it all the way to the Super Bowl, only to get obliterated by the Seattle Seahawks. I also predicted the Raiders would finish in the cellar ... they did. I’m batting 1.000! If it wasn’t for the double patty in the middle of this AFC West sandwich, I’d have finished with a perfect prediction. Alas, idiots are never perfect. I had the Chargers finishing
Denver Broncos: 13-3
San Diego Chargers: 9-7
Oakland Raiders: 4-12 So where do we go for 2014? Hard to imagine the division, as a whole, is going to get much better. Think about it: Everybody except the Raiders made the playoffs and the division represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. So, who gets worse?
Not to worry, I’ll tell you. Let’s go team by team.
Denver Broncos
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again: You live by the forehead, you die by the forehead. If Peyton Manning’s neck holds up, which 2013 proved it could, the Broncs will win the division yet again. Sure, he’s old ... but he’s still so good. Crazy thing about these AFC Champs is that they actually got better during the offseason. Sure, they lost Eric Decker, but Peyton can throw to anybody ... like new additions Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer. From a local angle, just think, this could be the year Ronnie Hillman holds onto the ball and gets some significant playing time ... or he could get cut as Montee Ball comes into his own as a premiere NFL back. Oh, and in case you’re wondering: Shaun Phillips isn’t on the Broncos anymore, he’s on the Titans. So now it’s safe to say that all of San Diego will be cheering for whoever is playing Denver ... or Tennessee.
Oakland Raiders
The RAAAAAIDERRRRRSSSS (said in your worst Chris Berman voice). Simply put, the Raiders, yet again, will finish dead last in the AFC West. Sure, the Chiefs might give them a run for their money but I honestly think the Raiders might only win three games in 2014. Probably at least five, which is still awful. They drafted quarterback Derek Carr out of Fresno State and I can’t imagine he’s going to be ready to play in the NFL this season. That means Matt Schaub will be leading the charge. Ask Houston how confident they feel in his abilities to lead a team. At running back, they’ve got two big names: Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew. HUGE names ... in 2010. Back then, they ran for almost 2,500 yards between the two of them. Amazing. Last year? Less than 1,200 combined yards rushing. For perspective, their combined 2013 total was less than Ryan Mathews all by his lonesome. The Raiders ... woof.
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Kansas City Chiefs
The “Chefs” are an absolute enigma. In 2012, they racked up a whopping two wins all season. TWO. In 2013, they dropped the hammer on an 11-win season. Helluva turn-around from the walrus, coach Andy Reid. Luckily, they left their jock straps at the door during overtime for the final game of the season, allowing the Chargers to win and join them in the playoffs. The Chiefs went one-and-done in the postseason, the Bolts did not. Even after the huge bounce-back year they had, they won’t be able to replicate their 11-win season. They’re a .500 team. But who knows? Jamaal Charles still has a year or two of good football left in the those legs and maybe, just maybe, this team will surprise everybody and find a pot of gold ... somewherrrrre over Dwayne Bowe.
San Diego Chargers
Did you like the dramatic build-up evaluating every team, and saving the Super Chargers for last? I thought so. If you were paying attention, you discerned that I’m picking the Bolts to finish second in the AFC West behind Denver. This is the pick that I want to be mostwrong about. I try not to be too much of a homer when talking about the Chargers but who are we kidding? I wouldn’t bat an eyelash if they went 16-0 en route to a Super Bowl victory right in Richard Sherman’s smug face. I do think they’ll make the playoffs. With a little thing called O-line protection (thank you, DJ Fluker), Philip Rivers morphed back into his old self last year. He’ll continue that trend in 2014. Can you imagine what he’ll do with a matured Keenan Allen, a re-signed Danny Woodhead, a healthy Malcom Floyd, a renewed Eddie Royal (with cheese) and an emerging Vincent Brown? Fughettaboutit. Also, this year (pending health, as always), if Rivers doesn’t drop 35 points on the opponent, the Bolts might still have a chance to win with Weddle as strong as ever, Te’o developing, the Chiefs All-Pro corner Brandon Flowers and, don’t look now ... DWIGHT FREENEY AND DONALD BUTLER ON THE FIELD AT THE SAME TIME. Not to mention rookies Jeremiah Attaochu and Jason Verrett, who will look to make an immediate impact on the defense. Put your head on a swivel, Broncos: The Super Chargers are gunning for that top seed in the AFC.
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CONCLUSION ... So, where does that put us for 2014? Well, I like to consider myself a placement predicator. Picking wins and losses is for the birds. Here’s how the final standings will sit at the end of the 2014 regular season: 1st: Denver Broncos (playoffs) 2nd: San Diego Chargers (playoffs) 3rd: Kansas City Chiefs (couches) 4th: Oakland Raiders (couches)
I know what you’re saying: “Those were the same predictions you made for the 2013 season and you were wrong, idiot!” Well, that’s correct and my response is simple: “Third time’s a charm!” I’ll be wrong again this year, and in 2015 those exact predictions will be perfect! Then again, if that’s right, and at the end of this year we’re staring at an 0-16 Broncos team and a Raiders squad that just went 15-1 finding themselves in the Super Bowl, I won’t be around to write a third annual AFC West prediction for 4L Magazine. If that’s the case, please keep an eye out for my “Football Guru Writer With Experience” ad in the U-T classifieds. Ahthankyou.
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SDSU SEASON PREVIEW
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S C E AZT By Matthew Bain
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Passing: ASenior quarterback Quinn Kaehler never produced video game numbers last year, tossing more than 300 yards just once against Fresno State. But despite his unfailing absence on SportsCenter’s Top 10, he got the job done and got it done efficiently—especially when it mattered most. He led the country with six game-winning drives and threw only six picks in Mountain West Conference play. Now, Kaehler enters the season as the unquestioned starter. He missed valuable first-team reps this spring due to minor offseason elbow surgery but barring injury, Kaehler should pick up where he left off last year. He retains his football smarts, ever-growing confidence and favorite target, Ezell Ruffin. The Aztecs struck gold when Ruffin decided to forgo the NFL and return to SDSU for his senior year. However, SDSU loses three senior wide receivers and their 1,279 receiving yards. Other than Ruffin, SDSU’s projected top receivers—Eric Judge, Larry Clark and Jemond Hazely—have combined for just 16 catches over their college careers. I’m still giving SDSU’s passing game high marks though because the Kaehler-Ruffin combo will be lethal, and another receiver could break out like Ruffin did last year. Maybe even freshman Dionte Sykes, who originally committed to UCLA, will emerge as a big-time target.
Running: B+ It’s hard to predict the offensive line’s impact on the running game: junior right guard Darrell Greene, junior center Jordan Smith and senior left tackle Terry Poole all return theoretically one year better after a poor season. The last two starting O-line spots are up for grabs, though. And one can’t ignore graduated fullback Chad Young’s impact on the running game. Aztec running backs averaged 5.4 yards per carry in Young’s three years as starter, but they averaged 4.5 yards per carry in the three previous years. With that said, I’m all-in on SDSU’s starting running back this year: sophomore Donnel Pumphrey. And apparently I’m not the only one: Pumphrey was one of 53 running backs in the country—one of just nine underclassmen—named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, given to college football’s top running back. Yes, SDSU will miss Adam Muema’s light-speed lateral
movement. But Pumphrey, who averaged 6.0 yards per carry and scored 10 total touchdowns as a freshman, expands SDSU’s playbook with his dazzling speed. At 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, Pumphrey is a small, shifty back who can run out of a shotgun set and out sprint his man to the edge. He can also run routes out of the backfield, catching screen passes in open space and beating slower linebackers matched up against him. SDSU uses a tandem-back system: a fast, bigplay type of back and a between-the-tackles power back. Pumphrey is the speedster and redshirt freshman Marcus Stamps, who has ideal power back size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) will most likely be the between-the-tackles guy. Stamps has zero game experience at SDSU. But if he can run effectively up the middle, he’ll compress the defense and leave Pumphrey with mouth-watering open space.
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Special teams: BSDSU endured seemingly endless kicking woes last year. Junior kicker Seamus McMorrow and now-graduated Wes Feer went 8-for-16 on field goal attempts. Head coach Rocky Long lost so much faith in his kickers that he attempted 38 fourth-down conversions—tied for the most in the country. The nightmare appears to be over. SDSU recruited two kickers for 2014: freshman John Baron II, whose ESPN scouting report claims he has the strongest kickoff leg in the country, and junior transfer Donny Hageman, who made 19 of his 20 field goal attempts in his sophomore year at Mt. San Antonio College. I don’t doubt that SDSU kicking will improve this year, but McMorrow was just as heralded as these two kickers when he left high school. One can’t succeed on hype alone. SDSU loses its top return men—Colin Lockett and Tim Vizzi—but coach Long has no shortage of athletes who can sufficiently fill these roles. Senior punter Joel Alesi had the only reliable Aztec foot last year, averaging over 39 yards per punt and pinning the opponent within the 20-yard line 17 times. Look for more of the same.
Secondary: CSDSU runs a 3-3-5 defense, with two cornerbacks and three safeties in the secondary. Think of SDSU’s secondary as an egg and the safeties as the shell. Without quality safeties, the unit falls apart. The safeties, especially the “Aztec” position, play all over the field. Sometimes they play deep pass coverage. Sometimes they’re quasi-linebackers. And other times they play man-to-man. Bad news: SDSU loses three safeties to graduation and two to the NFL: Nat Berhe and Eric Pinkins. Berhe and Pinkins were SDSU’s top tacklers last year, and Berhe, a four-year starter, played “Aztec.” SDSU will play three relatively inexperienced players at the most important defensive position. Now, they could blow away expectations. For instance, Diablo Valley College transfer and projected “Aztec” starter Na’im McGee could seamlessly transition to the NCAA. But more often than not, if an entire unit lacks experience, it performs poorly. However, the Aztecs are set at starting cornerback with senior J.J. Whittaker and sophomore Damontae Kazee. Whittaker, a preseason media All-MWC member, played phenomenally last year, leading the team with three interceptions. And Kazee played as well as a freshman cornerback could: 41 tackles, four forced fumbles and one blocked kick. These two will limit their assignment’s production every week.
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Defensive line/Linebackers: A Say hello to “The Wall,” arguably the best front six in the MWC. First off, let’s recall last year’s rushing defense: 131.4 rushing yards allowed per game, good for 21st in the country. And that happened with two top linebackers, senior Derek Largent and redshirt junior Jake Fely, hampered by injuries. “The Wall” will be even better this year, returning five of last year’s six defensive linemen and six of last year’s eight linebackers. The D-line features the same names that stifled running backs last year: senior Dontrell
Onuoha, junior Jon Sanchez, senior Sam Meredith and sophomore Alex Barrett. And junior recruit Christian Heyward, a 2011 four-star D-line recruit, will play for SDSU after shoulder surgery largely kept him from the field at USC. If he regains his four-star agility and power, SDSU may have picked up a star. The D-line looks strong, but SDSU’s linebackers will headline “The Wall.” A finally healthy Largent, who recorded 32 tackles in limited action last year, will
Prediction: Literally every single one of SDSU’s “big games” this year is on the road: at North Carolina, Oregon State, Fresno State, Nevada and Boise State. But SDSU has the quarterback, running back and front six to win those tough games.
start at outside linebacker. Senior Cody Galea, who’s transitioning from the D-line to linebacker, will be the weak-side linebacker. Prepare to watch Galea rush the quarterback and running backs off the edge like the NFL’s agile defensive ends. Senior Josh Gavert and Fely will be the playmaking middle linebackers, attacking the ball until the whistle blows. When Fely—one of last year’s preseason MWC media AllMWC linebackers—is the backup middle linebacker, you know the unit has crazygood talent.
9-3 (6-2 MWC) MWC West Division Champions Losses at North Carolina, Nevada and Boise State
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PCG Burger – House-ground, half-pound, certified “Sterling” chuck with bacon and cheese - The Sterling chuck just crumbles in your mouth. There seems to be zero resistance; I’d imagine I could eat this patty without any teeth, just gumming it. The added bacon and cheese option makes yummy sound like an understatement. Surf and Turf Burger – Sterling beef, lobster, crab, jack cheese, avocado, bacon and chile-lime mayo - The same tender patty and savory bacon but topped with cheese-covered bits of crab and lobster. My lord, how can you make this better? Well, they have a house-made ketchup … what?! I cornered our server Sarah and demanded to know what the secret ingredient is. It’s honey! Shhhhhhhh … it’s a secret.
Technologent is searching for the best hamburger in San Diego. They choose a different venue for each event. One rule: The burgers must be awesome and the venue must serve craft beer! Let’s see if anybody can get a perfect score of 36. May the greatest burger rise to the top, like the delicious foam on a great pint.
The Categories There are three burger categories:
Bun, Meat, and Overall taste for two different burgers 24 points eligible
There are 3 Restaurant categories: This was Technologent’s fifth outing for their Hamburger Palooza. The great thing about having it at this beautiful panoramic Pacific Coast Grill was that the same owners operate the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. So, I was able to arrange everything with the wonderful Beth Bennett, whom arranges events for both locations. After they acquired the location from what was formerly known as Charlie’s, the people from Pacific Coast Grill spent over a year and a half renovating it to its current glory. As soon as you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a dramatic view of the Pacific Ocean with top to bottom panoramic windows showcasing the view.
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Service, Atmosphere/Décor, Overall Experience 12 points eligible
Scoring System 1 point for average
(So-So, Boring)
2 points for good
(Mouth-Watering) 3 points for very good
(I’m coming back for sure) 4 points for excellent
(I will dream about it tonight)
Scores are averaged between the two burgers Pacific Coast Grill total average score: 30 (Excellent) You down with PCG? Yeah, you know me... Who’s down with PCG, every last body! Well, at least all of the tech industry. How do you make a dining and imbibing experience even better? You have an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, as far as the eye can see. Don’t forget to look for server Sarah: Her service with a smile will definitely put a smile on your face.
Cesar Enciso and his staff at Technologent really know how to throw an awesome party! This event brings in more and more people each time one is thrown. They are going to have to include a new requirement... the place has to be big enough to hold over 40 burger-hungry and beerthirsty tech dudes and ladies!
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CHEF’S TABLE
Jarrod Moiles Veladora By Michelle Lyn
As the new executive chef of Rancho Valencia, Jarrod Moiles oversees the culinary aspects of Veladora and The Pony Room. Since taking the reigns, Moiles has recently debuted a new menu at Veladora that features a local farm-to-table philosophy and coastal influence with standout dishes like melt-inyour-mouth Grilled Mediterranean Octopus with membrillo and a Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon with herbed farro and a garlic aoli.
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Surprisingly, Veladora is at once elegant and casual. You might find yourself enjoying an amuse bouche (maybe compressed melon with a tomato foam) or an intermezzo of mango sorbet, while listening to the Gorillaz or Bastille in the background. As fancy as the food might make you feel, you’ll feel equally comfortable sinking into the banquettes and spending your whole evening there.
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4L Magazine: Tell us about your vision for Veladora. How have you made the menu your own? Jarrod Moiles: I have worked closely with owner Jeff Jacobs and my chef de cui-sine Matt Borbon on creating and serving elevated, recognizable food by highlight-ing our culinary skills and the best product available to us. Everything is made from scratch, and in the last few months we have made many menu changes to highlight what we believe to be the best representation of who we are. As far as the restaurant goes, we strive to create an atmosphere that is warm, wel-coming and approachable … something that creates a memory from the moment any guest enters Veladora, from hostess to server to the food! I know you have a long history with farm-to-table dining. What are your favorite local farms to visit for produce? We visit Chino Farms daily, and we also have the local farmers market truck stop by twice a week with all the new arrivals from the farm. What are the three dishes we cannot leave Veladora without trying? The Corn Soup, Brandt Farm Rib Cap and the Elysian Farm Lamb Rack. These items are true to our hard work of sourcing only the best product and execution of the culinary skill set we have in the kitchen. How does the menu differ at The Pony Room? The Pony Room is fun, rustic American cuisine. From Lobster Nachos to the Roasted Beet Salad, we take a fun play on small plates for groups to share, keeping our focus on the best product available. It’s a very lively, fun environment with live music a couple nights a week and what we consider to be the best tequila pro-gram in the city. As a newcomer to San Diego, what are you enjoying most about our city? Well, I don’t miss the snow, so the weather is amazing. I love to spend my free time outside—hiking, swimming, trying to learn to surf and relaxing on the beach-es. Where do you like to eat out when you’re not working? I live in Oceanside and I love the amount of Mexican food available. I frequent a couple of small places in Carlsbad called Las Olas and Señor Grubby’s. I’ve also found a great little barbecue spot called Enzo’s in Oceanside. But, honestly, I spend most of my time at the resort so I eat our food six days a week and it’s the best in the city. AUGUST 2014 | Fully cultured, yet unshaven | 4L magazine 49
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BEATS & EATS
BEATS&EATS What’s RAD about
Beats & Eats? The food and the music!
by mikey beats
LEILANI’S CAFE
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In this episode of Beats & Eats, I took a short walk out into my alley, up a couple blocks and jumped in line at Leilani’s Cafe at 5109 Cass St. in North Pacific Beach, where I met up with Bryan Barbarin and Russell Ramo of the local funk/soul band The Routine. 4lmagazine.com
Leilanie’s cafE 5109 Cass Street, San Diego » Neighborhood: Pacific Beach » (858) 361-1280
Mikey: Let’s just get into it. Background and bio, 1, 2, 3 go!
[Bryan closes his eyes, breathes in deep through his nose and exhales dirty blues out his mouth.]
Russell: Well, I’m from San Diego. I grew up on Mount Soledad. I rode bikes and surfed down here growing up and I started playing guitar in high school. Bryan and I have been friends since probably freshman year of high school and we started jamming at the end of our junior year. I’d play guitar, he’d sing and we’d play Beatles songs. When I finished high school, I was in my first band at 18 and I did that thing for a while. I then started teaching music lessons when I was about 20.
Mikey: Which high school did you go to, Bryan?
Mikey: Was that at Elephant Music in PB?
Bryan: Are you from San Diego, Mikey?
Russell: Yup. I was just working there and the guitar teacher left one day, he just quit, so I started taking over the lessons and learned a lot through teaching because I was able to explore different styles. I learned a lot of other people’s music and really saw how songs are written and come together.
Mikey: You know it! It’s funny, whenever I meet someone and I find out they are from San Diego, I tell them, “This conversation has changed.” I always make a point to express the love to those who grew up here. So both of you went to Uni High and you guys must have eaten at Nico’s Taco Shop a hundred times in your lifetime, right?
Bryan: I was born and raised in San Diego, man. I did a lot of acting growing up. It’s actually what I did for the last six years of my life, I was a professional actor in live theater. I picked up singing until Russ picked up the guitar and I was like, “alright.” I loved Beatles songs and he loved Beatles songs so we just started jamming and people started liking it, so we kept doing it. That’s what we’d do; sing Beatles songs, make up our own songs, do blues until five in the morning in his garage or at bonfires. Ah, grimy blues…
Bryan: Oh, yeah. And Santana’s, when it used to be good, before they changed it to MXN. Late night burritos.
Bryan: We both went to the University of San Diego High School, which is now Cathedral Catholic. It used to be in Linda Vista. It was a lot shittier then … now it’s all nice. Mikey: I grew up right beneath it. I used to hear the Immaculata Church bells go off every day, which is right across the street on the USD campus.
Bryan: I went to college, took gospel choir with Kenneth Anderson and started taking vocal lessons. But yeah, man, that’s about it. Mikey: Is Kenneth Anderson a known gospel singer? Bryan: Yeah, absolutely. He plays all around the world. He was the Martin Luther King choir director. He’s the man. He really opened up my voice and took me to new levels.
[Chris, owner Leilani’s son, drops off two plates of Spam Musubi and barely gets his fingers out of the way before Bryan, Russell and I start reaching for them as if we were playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. If you have never had Spam Musubi, it’s basically a sushi roll with grilled spam instead of fish. Leilani’s makes it extra special with the addition of a little bit of scrambled egg and furikake, a Japanese seasoning made of dried and ground fish, salt, sesame seeds and ground seaweed. Chris also lays down a beautiful plate of Ahi Poke.] Mikey: Chris is making it happen. Can you pass me that Sriracha, fellas?
Russell: It was a staple. Mikey: As far as I know, Santana’s was the originator of the California burrito. Russell: That’s what they claim.
Bryan: They fed it to me and I ate it. Mikey: Yeah you did. Bryan. Did you have any formal training as a singer?
[I aim the Sriracha bottle at my Musubi and squeeze it for almost a five count, a Sriracha tsunami. While still chewing on the Musubi, my attention drifts to the Ahi Poke.]
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Mikey: The Ahi Poke here is unreal and it’s served with a scoop of rice and a nice spring mix salad. My food boner is ahi poke-ing me in the leg.
Bryan: He’s like the billboard for PB, man. [Laughter all around.] He’s lived on the same block for so long. He owns this place.
[Laughter all around, causing chewed bits of rice to be spewed about the table. No one minds, this is a feeding frenzy.]
Mikey: The poster child for Pacific Beach. Many have been nominated, few have been selected. How did The Routine get its start?
Russell: This poke is amazing.
Russell: Well, Bryan and I never officially had a band. We just collaborated or made appearances at each other’s gigs. So we were both kind of in a place where we were looking for something new to start. It was just right in front of our faces. We were just like, “Why don’t we just do our band that we’ve talked about doing for so long?”
Bryan: That’s what she said!
[More laughter and more rice is spat across the table. Bryan hums some low-end rhythm in between bites and breaths. I take a second to stop chewing and breathe, then I swallow and it’s back to the interview.] Mikey: Russell has been a staple for the PB Beach Fest for how long now, five years?
Bryan: Yeah, it was at Coachella 2013, man. We were like. “We gotta be in a band together, man.” That was it. “I want to play with you, you want to play with me and we want to play on that stage.”
Russell: Yes, I did it three or four times with BoomSnap and once with The Routine now.
Russell: I remember shaking hands and saying, “Let’s do it.” And that was it.
Mikey: When I started the bookings for BeachFest, Sara Berns was like, “Russell is a PB staple. You need to book him.”
Mikey: It was a magical moment.
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Russell: We started doing acoustic gigs around town and getting out and playing together as much as possible. You know, getting some covers together and writing songs.
Mikey: Oh OK, so the routine has only been around for only one year? Russell: Mmm hmm. Mikey: What do you guys have out for releases? Bryan: We released a demo tape back in the day, like right when we started. We recorded something really quick. Then this year, we did another EP. We went out there and tracked everything, got it mastered in Nashville. We really spent some time on it. It sounds clean and good. Russell: It’s called Welcome. It’s five tracks. We felt like it was the best songs we had at the time that showcased what we could do. We wanted to get something out before summer hit. We started in January and just got to work. We got it done.
[Chris drops the Strawberry Chicken Salad off with a couple fried eggs on a side plate.] Mikey: The Strawberry Chicken Salad has arrived! This is my favorite here! Bryan: I’ve never had the strawberry chicken salad before. Mikey: You don’t look like a salad guy, nor do I but it’s outstanding! What I do is take the Strawberry Chicken Salad and put two eggs on top like this ...
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[I slide the two fried eggs off the plate and onto the top of the salad and immediately pop the yolk so it drizzles down onto the strawberries, chicken and greens. Don’t knock it until you try it and if you try it, you are welcome.] Mikey: Don’t be scared of it, fellas. Bryan: I’m never scared.
[Both Russell and Bryan give a couple stabs at it with their forks but are waiting for their beloved Hilo Loco Moco.] Mikey: Shows, where and with whom? I know you are booked at the Pacific BeachFest on October 4. What else? Bryan: The Belly Up on August 1 with the English Beat. Mikey: The English Beat? Bryan: Yessir. Mikey: Oh my goodness. Have you played at The Belly Up prior to this show? Bryan: No, first time. Mikey: And that’s the show you landed, for your first time at The Belly Up, opening for The English Beat? Russell: That’s the show we landed. Jamie was able to get us in on that. He was pitching us for a while and he made it happen.
Mikey: Jamie Minotti with the Madero Group? Bryan: Jamie Minotti. He’s our man. He’s been helping us with a lot of gigs. Mikey: So Jamie Minotti is the manager/booking agent of The Routine. Russell: Yup, the Madero Group. It’s a full service artist management company. One of our bass player’s roommates works with Jamie, Tim Gould. Tim had been coming out to our shows and had seen that we were doing pretty well when we started out. He brought the CD to Jamie. Jamie heard it and was really stoked and basically came right to us and told us what he does and wanted to bring us on board. We also have a show August 22 at Seven Grand and while I’m plugging, our website is TheRoutineBand.com. Mikey: I know your bass player, Nick Hein, now there’s a classic character! Bryan: He’s the man! Mikey: The first time I met Nick Hein was when I was playing with Split Finger. We played with 4th and B and he was with Full Blown Stone with then front man Ben Palmer. I was particularly drawn to Nick because he had beautiful blond long locks of love and also his energy on stage was excellent. All that and he was barefoot while playing bass! Bryan: He’s always barefoot. Hippie. That’s the cool thing about our band is that Nick Hein is in it doing his thing. Russell Ramo is in it, someone
who is a front man himself, doing his thing. Eduardo Canelon, who has all this energy, doing his thing on percussion. Dave Butterfield is doing his thing on the drums. Everyone in this band is their own show. Mikey: That’s a full band. Where did the drummer and percussionist come from? Russell: They used to play together with a group called the Bateke Beat. Mikey: Yeah, I booked Bateke for BeachFest the last few years. Russell: Nick and I both had times playing with Bateke Beat as well. Bryan and I found out that they wanted me and Bryan to come down and play with them. We always talked about it but it never lined up. So it all worked out perfectly. Mikey: Let’s not forget to mention Bryan on vocals, because I’ve heard your pipes buddy and the soul runs deep in there!
[Bryan perks up and hums a sweet tone as a thank you.] Russell: Yeah, Bryan is easily the most incredible front man I’ve ever worked with. He gives it all when he’s up there. The energy when we play is incredible. Mikey: Well, I’ll tell you, last year, when I was doing the bookings for BeachFest and you were telling me about the routine and your new band, all you had was a YouTube video.
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Bryan: Yeah, we had maybe one YouTube video.
Bryan: … And dance all night!
Russell: And it wasn’t even that clean.
Mikey: Yeah, her soul is amazing. Any shout outs you want to do?
Mikey: Yeah, I think it was you guys playing at 710. I base a lot of my bookings for new bands off of live videos. It could be a crappy video, but you can tell if a band is into it. I saw you guys. In particular, I saw you Bryan and your energy. I saw what you brought to the table and I was like, “Holy shit, man, not only does he have pipes, but there’s soul up in there, there’s a live performance energy.” It was great, very visually stimulating! After I saw that video, I booked Lady Dottie to close the bill. Bryan: Oh really? I love Lady Dottie. Mikey: I had to place you guys somewhere on the bill, obviously with Mr. PB over here [pointing at Russell, who is proudly smiling], and it took the bill in a whole new direction, which was exciting. It was really because of you guys and what you were bringing to the bill. I don’t know if you had a demo out then too, but I listened to something else and got super pumped! Bryan: Yeah that was our demo that we had done within a month of knowing each other. We did it all live. No cut tracks. But we’ve been a huge fan of Lady Dottie since we could go to bars. Russell: That was the first thing I remembered doing when I turned 21, when I heard about that band. Just go down to OB …
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Russell: I think we should do a shout out to Jonathan Barbarian, Bryan’s brother who helped us produce our welcome album.
Russell: The Hilo Loco Moco here is one of my staples. That’s my go-to hangover breakfast. If I have a long gig the night before or something, I will be here eating a Hilo covered with Sriracha. It’s fried rice with Portuguese sausage in it, gravy, hamburger patty, more gravy, topped with some eggs and a little more gravy. Bryan: Topped off with a little more gravy.
Bryan: Yeah, the engineer was Mason Proud from Proud Productions. We bugged him for like two months, so he deserves all the credit.
Mikey: Oh man, that is a hangover cure.
[Chris comes back and drops the final plate, the Hilo Loco Moco. All eyes light up.]
Bryan: God bless Hawaii.
Russell: It’s that gravy. It revives you.
[Bryan keeps singing random things in the background.]
Mikey: That’s the thing about Leilani. She has serious integrity in her product. I’ve been all over Hawaii and I always come back to Leilani as soon as I land to get a better taste of Hawaii. [I take one last bit.] Oh my, I might need to take a nap after this.
Mikey: Now, I’m going to be honest with you: I’ve never had their Loco Moco.
Bryan: This is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life.
Bryan: Oh, man. Well, you’re not going to be disappointed.
Mikey: Amen. I’m going to lick these plates. I love you guys.
[I cut a solid piece off the hamburger patty, swirl it around in the gravy and yolk and insert into my mouth. Silence. Both guys attack right after I start to chew.]
It’s amazing how things work out, like how these two high school friends’ artistry led them down separate paths, only to rejoin together after many years. Their live shows are truly entertaining and I challenge you, the reader, to go see them and not be sore the next day from gyrating through their whole set.
Mikey: So the Hilo Loco Moco is out and you boys are really excited.
Mikey: It got real quiet out here …
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Table No. 10 369 10th Ave., San Diego (619) 550-1262 Neighborhood: East Village TableNumber10.com
type of cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates
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What We Ate & Drank: 01 Asparagus Salad
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(Frisee, Crispy Speck, 64 Degree Egg, Thyme Lardo Vinaigrette) I know they call this the Asparagus Salad but I will have to say that the Crispy Speck and 64 Degree Egg steal the show. The asparagus is cool and crisp, cooked and chilled perfectly so it’s not raw but not overly cooked. This light dish tantalizes all your taste buds. Paired with Flux Capacitor Gin, Rosewater, Violet Liqueur, Lemon, Honey, Maraschino, Lavender, Dry Ice Served bubbling in a Beaker for Two - It is going to take 2.1 gigawatts for me to finish this and get back to the future. It sounds like a girly drink, it looks like a girly drink, it tastes like a girly drink … it must be a girly drink, right? Wrong, it knocks you on your butt. It wiped out my Delirium Tremens in two sips.
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02 Torched Hamachi
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(Bonito, “House Sriracha,” Shaved Radish, Shisho, Yuzu Caviar) I am absolutely obsessed with eating raw fish. They actually bust out a torch to enhance the flavor of the fish by giving a very light searing. It almost looks too beautiful to eat but when you do, you discover this spin on sashimi tastes as good as it looks. Paired with El Pinche Gringo Reposado Tequila, Serrano, Cucumber, Lime, Tajin and Pepper Smoked and Torched - What goes better with torched fish? Torched tequila! It’s spicy, it’s peppery and it’s fiery … literally!
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(Smoked Potato, English Peas, Crispy Skin, Duck Reduction) Unique dishes like duck can go wrong a dozen different ways, that’s why it’s rarely on the menu. This dish presents tender and soft, wrapped in a crispy skin. The smoked potatoes make you feel like you’ve discovered them for the first time. Table Number 10 knows duck. Hurry up and get the duck in here! Paired with The Death of Daffy Duck Fat Rinsed Genevere, Yellow Chartreuse, Fresh Thyme, Fresh Naval, Cointreau, Absinthe - Absinthe? Should I be scared? Will I go crazy? I have to say I like the creative names that go perfectly with the creative dishes.
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desserts 01 Strawberry Shortcake (Lemongrass Macerated Strawber-
ries, Corn Biscuit, Whipped Cream, Crushed Frozen Mascarpone Mousse, Brown Butter Crumb, Strawberry Sorbet)
The corn biscuit comes out in small cubes but has a dense punch that allows you to dip it in the creamy mousse to add the nice subtle sweetness.
02 Carrot Cake
(Candied Walnut Streusel, Pineapple Curd, Carrot Chip, Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Coconut Lace, Ginger-Rum Soaked Raisins)
I grew up eating carrot cake but not like this. It’s moist and fluffy with what seems to be five different types of sweetness to bombard your dessert plate. Move over, Sarah Lee, there’s a new cake in town.
the joint The unique entry allows you to go upstairs to the main dining room or walk straight into the downstairs chef’s table, where you can watch the masterful chefs at work. If you’ve never been, that’s probably the way to go with a small group of friends or family. If you go upstairs, you can sit at the large bar or dine in the cozy hip atmosphere. Whatever you choose, the food at Table Number 10 is a 10 out of 10, so you should definitely plan a return trip.
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FOOD TRUCK REVIEW
The Inslider 9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego (619) 373-1737 Neighborhood: All over San Diego and including North County TheInslider.com
type of cuisine:
American Food / Burgers
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gourmet sliders and fries all over San Diego. You can get your sliders in singles or three packs, so you can choose any combination your heart desires. Their secret recipe is simple, and they only use the best ingredients. Since they believe a truly great burger is only as good as the sum of its parts, each item is made fresh on the truck daily and made to order.
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The InSlider
01 The Inslider
(Kobe beef, pickle, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and Secret Inslider Sauce) The bread is freshly baked from San Diego’s Le Chef Bakery and toasted so that it’s fresh and crisp. This burger is made even better with homemade toppings that are top notch with the freshest ingredients available. This burger is made great by its American-raised Kobe beef. It’s cooked to a perfect juiciness and tenderness. Watch out, LeBron, because Kobe’s in the house!
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(Sweet potatoes topped with garlic aioli sauce) Remember your favorite thing from the cafeteria from grade school? Yes, tots, tater tots. But throw in a curve ball and make them a bit more adult by using sweet potatoes. These sweet sweet potato tater tots are no longer just for the wee lads, they are for everyone and you’ll love them.
So now that you know how good their food is, where can you find them? All you have to do is follow them on Twitter and Facebook and you’ll get their daily locations. They also participate in many of the San Diego food truck events, including the monthly Food Truck Extravaganza at Fifty Seven Degrees.
If you want them to find you, they are available for private events and corporate catering. You just have to go to their website and fill out their food truck catering contact form to provide them with the information regarding your event. Don’t forget to bring your appetite because once you taste these gems, you will keep on truckin,’ Inslider Truckin.’
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Real Men Drink Pink By Michelle Lyn
Let’s be honest. Rosé is not the first thing that comes to a man’s mind for a refreshing adult beverage. It just isn’t. Maybe it’s because pink wine makes you think of your grandma or those sugary bottles of white zinfandel you might have snuck as a teenager. Whatever your reasons are for avoiding it, Europeans (and the rest of the world) have just as many reasons to love it. Chrystal Clifton, half of the winemaking duo that owns Palmina winery, sat down with us to break down the mystique behind the beloved summer sipper.
4L Magazine: First things first. What, exactly, is a rosé and why is it pink? Chrystal Clifton: Red grapes have white insides and produce clear juice, so you can make any color wine with them. It’s the length of time that the juice is left to hang out with the dark skins that determines whether it’ll be white, pink or red. You can make rosé anywhere in the world, from almost any grape. In Italian, it’s called rosato. At Palmina, your husband Steve Clifton makes all the wine except Botasea, the rosato that you actually started making.
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What’s the story behind that? Botasea is my personal passion project. In college, I studied at the University of Bologna and always longed to make a wine that rivaled the classic rosatos I enjoyed in southern Italy. Rosato is almost too pretty to taste, but one swirl proves there is more there than looks. Can you tell us how you make it? We tumble the red grapes (dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo) in the press overnight and gently press it the next day to get a rose color instead of a deep red color. It has great light fruit, acid and tannin.
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Be honest: Is rosé actually a “good” wine? Rosé wine got a bad rap for being made as a sweet wine but really most rosé wine is dry, allowing it to be as refreshing as a white wine but as structured as a red. When should we be drinking rosé? I LOVE rosé during the day or to kick off a summer night instead of a white wine. Palmina is big on food and wine pairings; can you share some of your pairing suggestions with us? Rosé can be a perfect pairing with salmon, anything barbecued and my personal favorite: BACON! Bacon-wrapped dates are AWESOME, particularly with Botasea.
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game room by Miles Roberson
Growing up in the ‘80s, I was fortunate to experience the heyday of the classic arcade. Who doesn’t long for the days when your initials were at the top of the high score page on your favorite video game? I never thought I would experience the magic and the wonder of the early years of coin-op video games. Hearing the classic arcade sounds of Frogger, Donkey Kong and Ms. Pac Man, all being played simultaneously, quarters clanking, and voices cheering high scores. We will never hear such beautiful chaos quite the same way again. … Or will we?
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Not only can you step into the sounds of your childhood at the Coin-Op Game Room in North Park, but you can experience the classic arcade ambiance while holding a cocktail. Fernet with your Frogger, perhaps? A Manhattan with a little Ms. Pac man? How about a Daiquiri with your Donkey Kong? The Coin Op Game Room on 30th Street took everything awesome about being an ‘80s kid and added a killer cocktail list, a phenomenal offering of 20 craft beers that didn’t even exist back then, punch bowls and an interesting menu of snacks, bar food and plates to share.
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As always, I arrived in search of some damn fine cocktails. I met up with Nicholas, who promised not to disappoint. After perusing the cocktail offerings, I decided to go with the following:
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The Mick Jager
According to Nicholas, Jägermeister is back! The Mick Jager combines Jägermeister, house made vanilla liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, house made cinnamon syrup, Angostura bitters, and Sarsaparilla bitters. At first approach, I was welcomed with the aroma of root beer. There’s a lot going on with this drink. You’ll get the bite of the Jager, the sweetness of the syrup and vanilla liquor, the acidity of the citrus and, of course, the bitterness of the, ahem, bitters. All aspects of a great cocktail are here.
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Bourbon is the New Black
If you haven’t noticed, bourbon is back and it is back big. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s delicious, drinkable all year round and nostalgically American. Bourbon is the New Black combines bourbon, a bartender’s favorite in Fernet Branca, fresh lemon juice and house made blackberry syrup all served over crushed ice garnished with a mint. Visually appealing with a dark purple hue, this drink could convert any non-bourbon drinker over to the dark side. I love a drink in crushed ice!
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La Paloma Rosa
I love a good infused tequila with something spicy! Here they infuse tequila with serrano peppers, add fresh grapefruit and lemon juice, house made cinnamon syrup, and Peychaud’s Bitters (definition below). This might sound spicy but it’s actually very subtle with a just a hint of serrano flavor balanced out with the sweet cinnamon, fresh citrus and bitters.
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The Bitter Pucker
Great beer + great cocktails, why not offer beer cocktails? I had my first great round of beer cocktails at Craft and Commerce some time ago. I was sold! When I noticed Coin-Op’s array of beer cocktail offerings, I had to indulge. The Bitter Pucker is grapefruit-infused bourbon, Cynar, sugar cane syrup, fresh lemon juice topped with an IPA. If you haven’t had a beer cocktail, do yourself a favor and go for it!
In addition to great cocktails and beers, Coin-Op also offers vodka or rum based punch bowls for small groups. This place has a little something for everybody. When it comes right down to it, Coin-Op Game Room takes our fond memories of things past and turns them into a warm, inviting space that is easily accessible and just plain fun. Where else can you order a quality Old Fashioned, walk over to an old school pinball machine and become the wizard you’ve always wanted to be? So whether you grew up in the arcade era or you’re too young and grew up on Xbox, Coin-Op is a solid choice for an evening of fun and games.
Mixology Minute Peychaud’s Bitters: Peychaud’s Bitters is a bitters distributed by the Sazerac Co. It was originally created around 1830 by Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a Creole apothecary from the French colony of SaintDomingue who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1795.
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IMBIBING
the king and his bitters By Meghan Balser
I recently had the opportunity to sample a lineup of bitters, each paired with a simple Manhattan at a seminar led by Dale DeGroff here in San Diego.
Also known as “King Cocktail,” DeGroff is one of the bartenders who’s been at the forefront of the classic cocktail resurgence and the craft cocktail storm that continues to gain momentum in bars across the country. His back-tobasics culinary approach behind the bar has won him several accolades among his peers, the press and presenters from the esteemed James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits. He is the author of The Essential Cocktail and The Craft of the Cocktail, and more than likely that twirly-mustached bartender down the street has at least one of them on his shelf. Needless to say, Dale is an influential figure in today’s cocktail scene. The bitter flavor profile has a bad rap, and an acquired taste for some ... But what are bitters? A basic definition is: tinctures of a high-proof spirit base consisting of a concentration of herbs, spices, and botanicals. Bitters can trace their roots back to the birth of the “bittered
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sling” or cocktail (the term we now use). In it’s earliest form, the cocktail was comprised of spirit, sugar, water and bitters. That’s it. The addition of a dash of aromatic bitters was an essential component to what defined it as a cocktail. A dash or few are added to a cocktail to accentuate the flavors that are already in the spirit and make them pop. They brighten it up and bring all the ingredients together. The resurgence of classic cocktail recipes such as the Old Fashioned and, my favorite, the Manhattan have also revived the use of bitters behind the bar. Where there once was (maybe) a single bottle of Angostura, there are now a variety of types to choose from, with some bars even making their own artisanal product to add to your tipple. Each Manhattan at Dale’s seminar tasted significantly different after the drop(s) of the varying types of aromatic bitters were added, proving that just a drop or two does in fact change the character of your cocktail. Experiment at home with a few different kinds of bit-
ters, perhaps in a simple Old Fashioned and see how the bitters amplify the flavors of your whiskey. Dale’s own formula of bitters were also on hand. His pimento aromatic bitters are made using pimento allspice berries. He chose this particular flavor to mimic a spicy Jamaican liqueur that he often added to his cocktails but is no longer in production. Never straying from quality, the bitters are produced using only natural ingredients; no essential oils, commercial flavorings or dyes are used. The blend of whole botanicals he’s chosen to create his distinct bitters are macerated for 30 days to achieve the desired potency. The allspice and clove are the dominating flavors of this tincture with notes of anise, bitter orange and baking spices. It’s a versatile bitters with a spice kick that can be used in a classic stirred whiskey cocktail or to top off your favorite tiki cocktail. Cheers to trying your next bittered sling!
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Pivo is Just a Wor d For Be er . Sorry to disappoint if you were expecting a clever name dripping with irony, an insider joke, an odd innuendo, or random irreverence. Nope. Brewmaster Matt Brynildson just wanted to call his Hoppy Pils “Pivo”. In Czech, pivo simply means beer. Kind of refreshingly appropriate for a beer that doesn’t claim to be anything that it’s not. Just a West Coaster’s hoppy take on the classic Czech Pils. Word.
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HAPPIEST HOUR
Señor Grubby’s 377 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad » Neighborhood: Carlsbad Village
(760) 729-6040 » EatGrubbys.com
happy hour
Monday-Thursday: 8-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 4-6 p.m.
$6.50-$8.50 14-ounce draft + two tacos (your choice of filling) $5 half order of nachos (your choice of meat) $4 bacon dog and fries $3 quesadilla Daily Specials Mondays: 4 for $12 Mexican or domestic 12oz. bottles Tuesdays: 2 for $3 tacos pastor or carnitas; $3 drafts Modelo and Dos XX Amber Wednesdays: $3 two bacon dogs, $4 drafts New Belgium Fat Tire Thursdays: half off bottles of wine Saturdays: $1 off 22oz. craft beer bottles
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what we ate Tacos 01 Shrimp Diabla Taco
(spicy shrimp, tomato, California chili peppers, onions, Mexican herbs and spices, sautéed with the Diabla Sauce with melted jack cheese with cabbage and pico de gallo) The shrimp is tender and delectable. The spice gives you a nice kick but it doesn’t kick your butt. If you want to kick it up, go over to the salsa bar and you will be able to choose your level of awesomeness.
tacos 02 Al Pastor Taco
(rotisserie pork tenderloin marinated in homemade citrus salsa with fresh herbs and seasonings from Mexico)
Seriously, are we in Mexico? Who does this anymore? SENOR GRUBBY’S DOES! How can you make pork more porkier? Slice it thin, spin it on a rotisserie and slice it down the other direction to perfection. It’s savory, not spicy, with a hint of pineapple and cinnamon.
Nachos
03 Half order of Nachos with Carne Asada
(sour cream, guacamole, beans, pico de gallo, a mound of meat)
They took this classic dish and didn’t skimp on the accoutrements.
04 Bacon Dog and Fries (TJ Style)
(TJ Style)
bacon dog
The sautéed veggies really complement the salty deliciousness of the bacon-wrapped dog. They took the dog out of TJ but didn’t take the TJ out of the dog. They took a fantastic idea and made it better, fresher, and ingredients that are actually known.
what we drank 01 Prohibition Dirty Blonde
Paired with the tacos and nachos
Everybody loves a nice blond ale with a delicious taco. Throw in some classic nachos and now you have a party.
02 Modelo Especial
Paired with the bacon dog and fries.
Wow, what a combination. A light, crisp, refreshing beer to chase down a TJ dog? Who can ask for anything more? I can … papas, por favor—Oh, it comes with that too!
the joint Located in the heart of Carlsbad Village, Senor Grubby’s is loved by tourists and locals alike. They are a huge supporter to the surrounding community via fundraisers and sporting events. Whether you want your food delivered, on site for some casual dining or as a late-night snack, Senor Grubby’s is the place for you. All their food is fresh and their salsas are made in house. Can you ask for anything more? Yes, they have more than 50 different types of beer. YAY!
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BEER ME
hess brewing north park by Dale Hersey
The North Park area is like a second home to us here at 4L Magazine. Discovering new breweries and revisiting the staples are some of our favorite pastimes in the area.
As happens to very talented home brewers, Mike wondered if it would be possible to leave the practice field of home brewers and turn pro. He found that this new space was zoned for just such a possibility.
Mike Hess Brewing has created quite the buzz since 2010, and 4L Magazine is just one member of its ever-growing fan base. While the spacious North Park location seems large and daunting, they owe it all to a modest start as San Diego’s first production nanobrewery.
The Hess Brewing odyssey was created to be a singular source for those seeking to start their own nanobrewery. His blog has become the authority on this subject by explaining the steps that he feels will help open a successful nano.
Mike Hess was a home brewer for 15 years prior to his nano-aspirations. Moving his financial services office from East County to Miramar to be closer to home came with a premeditated addition: a transfer of his home-brew equipment that had outgrown an 800-square-foot garage.
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While Mike Hess admits in the explanation there is no exact definition, he goes on to say that he is defining it as a brewery that has less than 3 bbls in production per batch. To put this number in prospective, Stone Brewing produced about 213,280 bbls in 2013. He lists 95-plus nanobreweries across the U.S. (you may recognize a few).
From the cluttered nano upstart that consisted of a three vessel hand-built system to the shiny polished catwalk over the state-of-the-art Super 30 from Canada at the North Park location, the beer is still the number one focus. Love and innovation for craft shows through in their rotating and seasonals, from pumpkin dark ales to the Solis Occasus IPA, a rotating IPA brand combining different hop and malt equations. The tasters are always served in the proper glass (three separate tulip shaped glasses) and at the proper temperature. This is also shown in their accolades as well. The Habitus Rye IPA won gold at the 2014 World Beer Cup in the rye beer category, dethroning the Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye. With many other gold, silver and bronze medals in 2014, their mission is clear: “to brew great beer. No exceptions. No excuses.”
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tasting notes Claritas Kolsch 5.8% abv Replicating a classic German style, this light ale has mild bready malt notes that keep it from becoming bitter while the finish is crisp and clean.
Jacundus Honey Orange Wheat 6% abv A go-to for beginners and a staple for the seasoned, this sweet citrus wheat ale is brewed with 2.2 pounds of orange blossom honey and orange peels per barrel. As you’d expect, a nice orange aroma with a mild honey sweetness balanced by the malt and hop side of the equation.
Grazias Vienna Cream Ale 6.3% abv A favorite for sure. Based off a classic Vienna lager with some tweaks … like the fact that it’s no longer a lager. Don’t let that turn you away, this tasty adult beverage is smooth and creamy with a not too subtle roasted sweetness. So tasty that the New York Times even took notice.
Habitus Rye IPA 8% abv This deliciously hopped beer beat out Sierra Nevada at the World Beer Cup this year in the rye beer category. An amazing pine tree aroma from the dry hopping process puts a smile on your face before you even take a sip. The bitter citrus hop flavor gives way to the earthy spiced rye finish that hides its above average alcohol content.
Umbrix Rye Imperial Stout 10.2% abv A very complex yet approachable beer. With the usual suspects of chocolate and coffee notes followed by a mellow alcohol warmth that you will find with this style. There is also an earthy spiced rye finish that balances the smooth creamy sweetness.
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TENDER
hello betty tender
Ashley Puida CREDENTIALS: I started bartending in Sturgis, North Dakota, at Buffalo Chip and in San Diego at Union Kitchen and Tap, Sear Sucker, Lumberyard Tavern, and now I work at Hello Betty and Rookies. SHIFTS: Tuesday and Friday nights; and Saturday and Sunday days. SIGNATURE DRINK: Old Fashioned: I’m a whiskey girl and I also make it the way it should be, with the finest ingredients. WORDS OF WISDOM: Don’t cry over spilled milk, I just chalk it up to fun. DRINKS MADE TODAY: Pepino Fresco
(Hendrick’s, St-Germain, cucumber, lime, Fentimans Ginger Beer)
The first thing that crosses your mind is that it’s got a nice tart quality to it. Then you feel the cool cucumber smoothness. Lastly, the St-Germain tricks your mind into thinking there is a peppery finish. Myers Street Mai Tai
(Bacardi, Myer’s, mango, pineapple, orange juice)
I’ve tried a lot of Mai Tais: strong ones, big ones, juicy ones, bad ones. This for sure is a pretty one … but does it taste good? The layers are separated so you can choose between sweet juice and sweet alcohol. O’side Rita
(Jose Cuervo Tequila Tradicional, Patron Citrónge, lime)
Me likey drinkey the Margy. Me likey drinkey the O’side Margy. They took the traditional Margarita and threw in good Cuervo, flavored Patron and some lime. history: I was born and raised in Portland, Connecticut. I was scouted for modeling by Dottie Bittle, who was actually David Lee Roth’s ex-girlfriend. So I came out to the West Coast to model for Hawaiian Tropic, Reef, Rain Urbana and did some magazine spreads and covers. I just started entering into Miss Fitness competitions, and it’s starting to open a lot of doors. I love the service industry so I don’t want to abandon that. I would actually love to open up my own place (name undisclosed … don’t steal my idea!). I’m also a licensed real estate agent so I’m hoping it can also help me fulfill my dream of having my own joint.
The Joint
At first you think, how good can a hotel bar get? I guess if you go to the Gaslamp, they have some cool places but what about in Oceanside? Well, this place did it. Nice big open space surrounded by large garage doors that let the ocean breeze swoop right in. If you go to the upstairs bar and lounge, you get panoramic views of the ocean, the pier, and of the house where Kelly McGillis made sweet love to Tom Cruise in Top Gun. This place is definitely Top Fun!
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FIVE QUESTIONS 01 What scares you Sharks, because they have big teeth. I don’t really go in the water but they terrify me. After watching Jaws, I couldn’t sit on the toilet. 02 What makes you happy? My daily workout routine. It gives me energy and it keeps me looking good and feeling good. It gets me ready to face the challenges of the service industry life. It helps me stay focused because you need all you can get when you’re behind the bar. 03 What is the best quality in a gentleman? Ambition. I am highly motivated and I want somebody to motivate me and not drag me down. 04 What was the craziest thing you’ve ever done while having a few drinks? Skinny dipping in the ocean. I wasn’t scared of being naked, it was the whole shark thing. I also bought a one-way ticket to Europe but after I sobered up, I realized I had to quickly figure out how to backpack throughout the country. 05 What do you love about Hello Betty? I love this place because of what it stands for. Craft cocktails, fresh food, good service … that upscale but casual feel that San Diegans love.
HELLO BETTY
211 Mission Ave. // Oceanside (760) 729-4449 HelloBettyOceanside.com 4lmagazine.com
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DISH
y for d a e r u o are y some football!
Jumbo buffalo Shrimp Sliders + Bleu Cheese, Bacon and Celery Slaw by lara miller
My husband is an insane football fan. Well, to be more specific, an insane San Diego Chargers fan. And he’s not one of those fair-weather fans who loves them when they’re winning and switches teams when they’re not. He’s like a die hard Chargers fan. I’m talking too legit to quit. Like, wearing the hat, the jersey, dressing the kids up in their gear. The whole bit. He even owns a bright-ass yellow shirt that has a picture of Jesus Christ himself on it that reads, “Jesus is a Chargers fan.” And he really wears it. Lucky me. When I first met my husband, I remember he had season tickets to the San Diego Chargers. Way back when Qualcomm Stadium was Jack Murphy Stadium. (Ya, I’m a hundred, get over it.) I remember him taking me to my first Chargers game. Well, my first professional NFL stadium type football game, ever. Of my life! It was so exciting ... that I fell asleep. In my super uncomfortable seat. During the game. Fans screaming and all. Considering I’ve never played a sport in my life, I never really gave it a second thought. Sports were never really my thing. I was more of a “dance class” type girl. But don’t get
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it twisted. I did attempt to play soccer. Once. My sophomore year of high school. A few of my friends were trying out for the team so I decided, why not? How hard can it be? Well, I’m not sure I was prepared, neither physically nor mentally, for the sheer amount of running that was involved. I mean, there was A LOT of running. A LOT. So … much ... running. Needless to say, it was hard. Pretty. Damn. Hard. So, to no one’s shock but my own, I was cut from the team. And that was the end of my sports career. And, to be frank (and you can be Lucy), my dad was never a sports fan. My brother was, and I saw a few games because he loved all sports so much, but nothing that I couldn’t avoid or evade. But then I met my husband. And everything changed. Football was like something that I had never experienced before. I mean, does he own some secret stock in the game that I’m unaware of? I’m so confused on why we are SCREAMING at the TV when they’re losing. Or winning, even. Like to the point of, “Are you going to have a heart attack?” Should I call an ambulance?
This is so not my thing, but now that we have three boys, and, whether I like it or not, it’s totally part of my life. And one of the best things that I love about football season is the food. If I’m being honest, it’s really the only thing I love about football season. So while the kids and the hubby get prepared for the game, I get prepared by making some delicious and fun football food that is worthy of celebrating wins or crying through our losses. Regardless of the outcome, my goal is to have their bellies be happy and satisfied. Since we are not season ticket holders anymore (three kids will do that to you), we still like to watch and eat as if we were. So, that’s where I come in with some good, fun, football food. I thought this little ditty would be divine for friends and family alike. For all of us to bond and share while screaming at the TV together. Like all good and proper families should.What better way to welcome football season than with good food, good friends, and a team that, for us San Diegans, will always be number one. Well, except for when we had Ryan Leaf. Go Chargers!
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servings
this recipe
feeds 4-6 Football Freaks!
For the jumbo
buffalo Shrimp 2 lb. jumbo shrimp (15/20 count), peeled, deveined and no tail on 1/2 cup prepared buffalo wing sauce (I like to use Frank’s Red Hot) 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt Fresh cracked pepper
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Heat a skillet on high heat (non stick would be great here) and add in your extra virgin olive oil and butter to melt.
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Let it heat about 30 seconds before adding your shrimp to the pan.
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While that’s getting nice and toasty, season up your shrimp with salt and pepper.
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Just a touch of salt though because the buffalo sauce is pretty salty and so is the blue cheese. So don’t go all wild with the salt here.
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Put the shrimp in the hot pan and sear them for three minutes on one side.
Do not move them! Let them sear and get some nice crustification. That’s a word, you know. Crustification. Well, in my vocabulary it is anyway. Just cuz Webster didn’t say it is, don’t mean it ain’t. Proper English all the way, guys. We can make stuff up as we go. Right? It’s a free country.
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Anyway, after three minutes, turn the shrimp.
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If the shrimp pulls away from the pan easily, it’s ready to flip. If not, let it go for another few seconds.
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Once flipped, sear the other side for about 1-2 minutes and promptly remove the pan from the heat.
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Pour your buffalo wing sauce right into the pan all over the shrimp and toss it around to coat.
Set aside. Onto the slaw that takes this baby over the top and scores you a home run! I mean, GOOOAAAALLLLL! SH*T, I meant, TOUCHDOWN!!! Whoomp, there it is.
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DISH
For the “Touchdown�
Bleu Cheese, Bacon & Celery Slaw (I mean, how cheesy is that name?! No pun intended!)
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
4 strips bacon, cooked til crispy, and chopped
(I prefer to buy it in a large chunk and crumble it on my own. I find that not only is the texture better, it also crumbles better and stays fresher, longer.)
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 large celery stalks, sliced thin on a bias
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream
(fancy word for slice it on a diagonal instead of straight across)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt
2 scallions, sliced thinly on a bias
Fresh cracked pepper
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In a bowl, mix up the sour cream, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Add in the blue cheese crumbles and toss gently.
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Next, add in the sliced celery, shredded carrots, scallions and chopped bacon.
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Mix gently to combine.
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ASSEMBLY TIME! YOU’LL NEED:
Chopped romaine lettuce Slider buns
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On top of that, put a nice rich, spicy, buffalo-y seared shrimp on there.
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Top with the “touchdown” slaw you so artfully prepared and get to grubbin’!
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You can have your friends at the house or make ‘em and take ‘em to the game for tailgating.
Either way, this spin on a chicken classic will score you some big points at any game you choose to attend! Grab yourself some of your favorite slider buns. They have all kinds out there these days to suit your taste buds. Sesame slider buns, whole wheat slider buns, those mini Hawaiian rolls, even pretzel slider buns! Those might be my fave.
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But, for your sake, I hope it’s a Chargers game you be bringing these to! San Diego Super Chargers, CHARGE!
My name is Lara Miller and I am a wife to a pretty cool San Diego dude and mama to three handsome little boys. Yes, I am a lone ranger in a pad full of testosterone. Here is my thing... I love to cook. I’m not a chef, but cooking is what makes the world turn for me. It’s like my therapy, and believe me… dealing with three boys on the daily requires some serious therapy!
Grab a slider bun.
Promptly dip the bottom slider bun into the all the delectable juices that have collected in the pan from the buffalo shrimp. All that goodness from the butter, olive oil and buffalo sauce will be a nice little pool in the bottom of the pan with the shrimp. It will make for an excellent extra “condiment” to add to the bottom of your bun!
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Sprinkle some chopped romaine lettuce right on top of that saucy bottom bun.
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Something for Everyone!
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Boneless Wings
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advice
ira plans taxes taken out at distribution, required minimum distributions and lack of investment guidance are features of the average employer plan that can be overlooked. One way to combat these pitfalls and to complement your savings design is to consider opening a personal qualified account such as a Roth IRA. Roth planning can have immense value as the income is deposited “post-tax” and then grows tax free. There are some details to understand with Roth planning that apply to the interest earned, but generally speaking Roths are viewed as a tax-free way to save and invest for the future. The main value to the Roth IRA is the opportunity to own stocks and bonds inside a vehicle that can grow without being penalized on the dividends or gains as long as you keep the assets inside the Roth vehicle. Over the years, the IRS has allowed a higher amount to be deposited into the Roth as well as other advantages that couples can capitalize on by investing in their own individual Roth account (Roth
IRAs are specific to the individual investor).
Investing
Employer Plans vs. Outside Investment Vehicles
By Brian Shire
ompany employer plans vary in design and options and have many different names. The most commonly known is the 401k, but there are other plans that have tax deferred advantages and offer a long term savings strategy to help the employee save for retirement.
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403B, 457, Owner-only 401k, Simple and SEP IRA plans (to name a few) provide a savings design where (normally) the employee can invest in a selection of mutual funds aimed at growth, growth and income or a more conservative focus.
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Last month, my recommendation was to try and familiarize yourself with your current plan, and learn if there is a match offered. If a match is available, then a good rule of thumb would be to strive to contribute the amount of the match, but not beyond. There are elements of employer plans that are an obvious value: tax-deferred growth, lowering one’s earned income and a basic savings plan are universally agreed upon by many to be a real value when planning for the golden years. But there should be areas to consider when putting in more than your employer will match. Lack of liquidity,
Many people will confuse the traditional IRA aspects with the Roth. Important to understand is the main component between the two plan options are one provides an immediate tax benefit (if eligible) and the other doesn’t but can be withdrawn tax free. If you would like to understand more in depth about Roth planning and how using this investment vehicle can be a value to you and your family, I would happy to meet with you to help educate you about your options. As always, a good practice when investing is to also consult with your tax professional to understand any and all tax benefits or responsibilities.
Brian A. Shire Independent Financial Group 619.534.4240 or email at brian@wealthalli.com Registered representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA and SIPC. IFC and Wealth Alliance, LLC are unaffiliated entities. OSJ Branch: 12671 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92130
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Social Network Security protecting against viral Sabotage by jeran fraser With the world of social media ever evolving it can be a challenge learning how to properly leverage virtual connections. The majority of the population uses these platforms with a cavalier approach. But if you’re careful of who and how you connect, there’s a wealth of value on just about any socialmedia platform.
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I look at my virtual life as an asset. I value my friendships both on and offline and keep things as private as I can. I share intimate life moments online with people I know because, in reality, who wants to share information with strangers. It’s important to differentiate business and personal life and it’s even more important when it comes to social media. We see it happen all the time, where someone thinks that no one is watching and they post freely on their Facebook, only to realize a bit too late that their boss is a Facebook friend. It’s really important that you understand what to say and what not to say, as well as when and how to say it. One major aspect that has changed over the last couple of years with Facebook is how posts are shown in our friend’s news feed. If you’ve posted something and thought to yourself, “Why isn’t anyone liking or commenting,” you are not alone. Facebook’s approach to showing updates in a feed is difficult to explain. Facebook has a method of showing only posts that are engaging and relevant
to other friends, so that you no longer have to read the barrage of updates from those “certain” friends who like to explain, in detail, their breakfast, lunch and dinner. Next time you post something and you’re puzzled that no one has commented or liked the post, chances are only few have seen it. If you want to be seen or heard on Facebook you’re now forced to post engaging material. Now before you bang your head against the wall, we must not forget that Facebook is a free platform. Let’s look at the bright side; our virtual happiness is free of charge
(well, free minus the habitual bombardment of ads).
With Facebook owning all things personal online, we allow Linkedin to infiltrate our business lives. Between both platforms there leaves little to be digitally desired. Linkedin has a news feed similar to Facebook with an emphasis on our network of business connections. Linkedin is an amazing tool, and when leveraged correctly can be an excellent resource for introductions and connections to those second- and thirddegree contacts. But there’s a dark side to Linkedin and that is what I like to call the “con-
nection black hole,” which simply refers to unknown and invaluable people in your Linkedin network. Some may beg to differ, but I believe there is an importance in knowing each and every contact on your Linkedin account and even more important is how you handle those connections. Linkedin recently released a tool allowing people to write or blog but, like Facebook, you’ll want to be careful spewing anything more than engaging and helpful content. I recently read one of these new posts that was shared from someone in my network, only to see that there were at least seven spelling mistakes and plenty more grammatical errors in a short, three-paragraph rant about a car manufacturer. This person just so happened to be someone I was looking at hiring, but unfortunately his article gave me a better look at my future employee who lacked a little attention to detail. You are only as valuable in the business world as your network, and protecting that network is extremely important. If you’re making an introduction with one person in your network to another, make sure you trust both connections. It doesn’t take much to lose credibility for making an introduction gone bad. Build your network, engage them and always remember what goes online, stays online.
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Hard 16 vs. 6
blackjack gambling tips Brought to you by Sycuan Casino
A nine-part series to play the odds in your favor
To win at blackjack, a player must have a better hand than the dealer by getting closer to 21 without going over. If the player or dealer goes over 21, it is considered a “bust” and is automatically out of the hand. The player must finalize their hand before the dealer so they have the first chance to bust and thereby an advantage. What is the book? When a person says that they play by the book, they mean they play by the odds listed by blackjack instruction manuals. There are several books out there on how to increase your odds of winning. There are slight variations here and there and depending on the situation, but there are certain rules in situations that every “book” is in agreement in making the same move. rule #5
What does hard 16 vs. 6 mean?
It means that you have a 10 equivalent card and a 6, thereby you have a hard 16 as opposed to an Ace and a 5, which is a soft 16. The dealer is showing a 6 with a card in the hole (upside down). The reason why this is an easy decision is that a lot of “books” out there say that you should always assume that the card in the hole with the dealer is a 10 or 10 equivalent and assume that every following card is a 10 or a 10 equivalent because there are 16 cards with 10 value in a deck, more than any other. In this situation, the dealer is considered having a bust card. Since the dealer has to hit his hand until he reaches at hard 17 or a hard 18, there is a good likelihood that he may bust. The assumption is that the dealer has a high card in the hole then will draw another high card to bust. Since this can happen in combinations with card values as low as 6 and as high as 10, there are multiple ways the dealer can bust. Thereby, if you hit your 16 and bust, you may be taking the bust card away from the dealer. This generally will make other players who play by the book at the table upset at you for hitting a bust hand when the dealer is showing a bust card. If you stand on 16 every time the dealer is showing a 6: Chances of the dealer winning is 59 percent Chances that there is a push is 0 percent Chances that you will win is 41 percent
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Because you don’t actually know what the dealer has until everybody at the table has made their decision, they still have an advantage. But a 41 percent chance of winning is high enough to stick to this rule every time. When you have a hard 16 and the dealer is showing a 6: Always stand
When you arrive at Sycuan to play Blackjack, find yourself a nice table that you’re comfortable with, especially the limits. If you ever wonder what you’re supposed to do, the dealer will always be nice enough to tell you what the “book” says. Remember, most people play the “book” so if you decide to go against it and it causes the players at the table to lose, people may get upset with you. It’s always awesome when the whole table wins but it’s never fun when you are the cause to the house winning. Be respectful of the dealer and the other players but never forget to always have fun!
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North County recommendations
Señor grubby’s
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Señor Grubby’s was started by a group of local guys looking to put a twist on the local Mexican fair. After numerous trips south of the border and not so great American breakfast spots, they noticed missing elements that they wanted to highlight and put their own creative twist on. They called this new fusion of flavor “California Grub”. So now you know how Grubby’s got its name, but we bet that you didn’t know is that they have a great variety of local and craft beer!
377 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad 760.729.0903 • EatGrubbys.com
wrench and rodent
barrel harbor brewing The guys at Barrel Harbor are passionate about making great craft beer for craft beer enthusiasts . There are always 12 precisely crafted beers on tap including: 4 IPA’s, a classic Pilsner, Nitro Stout and their multi-award winning English Brown Ale. Their tasting room is open 7 days a week and is family and pet friendly. Plus you’ll find weekend food vendors, a big screen TV and discounts offered to Military, Fire and Police Dept. members. Mention this article to get 1 flight for 50% off in the month of August.
2575 Pioneer Ave. #104, Vista 760.734.3949 • BarrelHarborBrewing.com
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub is headed by executive chef Davin Waite, founder of The Fish Joint and Café Japengo veteran. He continually conjures up a menu relying on the highest quality, chefselected fish and produce. Ingredients are carefully chosen, grown, or made from scratch. Offerings include Loch Duart and Mt. Cook salmon with a caper tapenade, a ceviche flight that changes daily, and the freshest, most exciting specialty items from local fishermen and divers, and specialty produce from local growers.
1815 S. Coast Highway • Oceanside 760.445.6846 • SeaBasstroPub.com
cantina mas fina
encinitas ale house
hooked on sushi
Encinitas Ale House has laid claim to bombass burgers and a helluvalot of specialty ales. It’s tough (but entirely fun) to choose from their rotating 32 taps of not only local but many hard to find craft, import and microbrews. To add to the bliss, they throw in a selection of over 350 bottled beers. A good idea may be to move within walking distance (or crawling) distance of this mecca. They boast to have meats that are humanely raised: beef, bison, goose, alligator, venison, lamb, duck, rabbit, wild boar and of course... ostrich!
Seemingly hard to find, but once you do you will be back for sure! Yes, Hooked on Sushi is a fitting name for this ever popular raw fish locale. Through the years, Hooked on Sushi has remained committed to serving not only the freshest but the tastiest sushi in town. Your head will spin and your taste buds will be tantalized, as you try to pick which could be your favorite roll. Is it the Mexican’s Gone Wild, El Fuego or the Zombie? Hmmm...it’s a good thing they have big to-go boxes here.
With some of the cheapest and strongest drinks in town, plenty of flat screens, great food and friendly locals, it’s no wonder that this place routinely has a packed house. Throw in a diverse menu that is not just filled with Mexican favorites, but American ones as well. The gamut is fully covered, from ridiculously addicting pizzas to crab enchiladas. If you are in the mood to just eat, drink and “hang” with a fun crowd, then mark “The Cantina” on your hit list.
1044 S. Coast Highway 101 • Encinitas 760.943.7180 • EncinitasAleHouse.com
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 760.434.8811 • HookedOnSushiSD.com
2780 State St., Carlsbad 760.434.3497 • MasFinaCantina.com
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GOLF COURSE REVIEW
Black Gold golf club
1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 | BlackGoldGolf.com | Tee Times / Pro Shop: 714.961.0060 by steve kang
Blue Tees
Green fees Rates Mon. - Thurs. Fri. Sat/Sun/Holiday
Course rating: 71.6 Slope rating: 130
Non-Resident
$87
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Resident
$67
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Distance:
6,439 yards
Twilight
$55
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Designer:
Arthur Hills
Dress code:
Collared Shirt
*Check website for Junior 17 & under, back 9 only, senior, and promotional rates
All golf carts are equipped with state-of-the-art Global Positioning Yardage (GPS) System. Black Gold Golf Club features a lighted driving range, putting green and 20,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with men’s and women’s locker rooms, well-appointed golf shop, full service Park View Bar & Grill and banquet facilities that seat more than 250 guests.
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This challenging course incorporates several water features including a stunning waterfall off the 18th green, slight elevation changes, rolling hills, strategic bunkering and the incredible vistas overlooking coastal Orange and Los Angeles counties, including portions of the Newport Beach coast and Santa Catalina Island.
PRACTICE FACILITY: Three expansive practice greens. One is dedicated for lob and bunker shots. 28 natural and artificial turf stations. Five real green targets with sand bunkers give the driving range a course-like look. Artificial turf line, Nike range balls and lob shot/sand bunker practice green. The Oil Field is 100 percent “baseball stadium” lighting, allowing the golfer who enjoys practicing into the evening a perfect practice location. Promotional Oil Field cards are available in $20, $40, $80 and $150 increments. INSTRUCTION: Group lessons, Beginning Player Series, Intermediate Player Series, Advanced Player Series and Black Gold Junior Golf Academy
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4L Magazine Playing the course:
Today I played with three people who I’ve known for more than 20 years. I met Henry in college and we ended up being roommates. Steve and his younger brother Bryan were childhood friends of Henry, so I eventually became very good friends with them, too. I am so close to all of them now that I consider them to be my extended family. Since we were going to all meet in Orange County for a small reunion, I decided to do a bit of research on great courses to play in the area. When I stumbled across Black Gold, not only did I discover it had won several awards, it’s also a sister course of the Crossings in Carlsbad. Since we have a great relationship with the Crossings (they write our golf tips page), I had to play it. Now it was all set, our first review outside of San Diego County. Watch out Jethro and Elly May, we are going to bust out our Texas tees because we are about to play Black Gold!
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Hole No. 1 (421 yards/par 4): We decided to play team golf. It was Bryan and Henry against Steve and me. Since Henry and I are the worst players, we decided that we would cap our scores at double par while Bryan and Steve had to play out every stroke. Bryan hits a monster drive about 280 yards down the fairway. Steve proceeds to surpass that with a 300-yard drive. It’s my turn, how can I top that? Well, I didn’t. … I did just the opposite. I popped it up and the ball went about 200 yards. Henry’s is even shorter and he ends up in the bunker. Steve gets a par, Bryan and I both double bogey, and Henry gets a double par. It looks like it might be a long day for Henry. Hole No. 10 (178 yards/par 3): We play the front nine relatively equally because my teammate Steve fell apart on hole No. 4, which was worth three skins since we carried both Nos. 2 and 3. Bry-
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an is frustrated with Henry because he won’t take a practice stroke, claiming he’s conserving energy. At one point in the round Bryan yells, “For the love of God, please take a practice swing!” Henry plays very unorthodox. He even uses a putter out of the rough but somehow he gets it closer to the pin than most people do with a wedge. It may look ugly but, hey, it works for him. I hit just off the green and end up with a bogey. The rest of them get on, two putt and walk off with pars. Henry has completely turned his game around and is now competing. Hole No. 18 (578 yards/par 5): It was all square going into the final hole. It had been very hot all day so we were all a bit tired. Finishing with a par five made it interesting. It’s a beautiful hole with a waterfall on the right side of the green cascading down to a lake with
the clubhouse in full view in the background. Everybody plays the hole spectacularly until we get on the green. We are all on in regulation, but Henry and I are on opposite sides with about 40foot putts. Steve and Bryan are on the back with only about 15 feet apiece. Steve and Bryan two putt, I three putt, and Henry miserably four putts. So, at the end of the day, he loses it for his team by one stroke on No. 18 and one skin overall. We finish up and walk up to the bar and have a couple of pitchers of beer, talk about the day and how long we’ve known each other. The staff is super attentive and the attractive gal from North Carolina makes us even more comfortable by being light hearted and laughing at all our jokes. It was a perfect end to a perfect day of golf. The layout and condition makes this a players course, but the panoramic views of the city and attentive staff make this an Orange County destination.
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GOLF TIPS
The Crossings at Carlsbad Presents
TIPS FROM TEE TO GREEN An eight-part series to improve your game By Steve Vaughan, Director of Instruction
wide open stance
slice through the ball
Part 6: The Bunker Shot Typical Mistakes: People think you swing it like your normal shot. It’s actually completely different; it’s everything that you don’t want to do in your normal shot. If you were to set up the same way with a 6 iron in the fairway, the ball would slice hard. The reason why the ball doesn’t actually slice in the bunker is because you are using the sand to push the ball into the air, so the club face is not actually making contact. You want to use this method so that you can get the ball up in the air faster.
Broken down:
finish with open club face
Fluffy Sand: Since there is less sand per square inch, it means that there is actually more air. Therefore, you have to try to hit deeper in the sand so that you can use the same amount of sand to get the ball out in an otherwise normal bunker. The Fried Egg: If you are in this situation, you are just trying to get the ball out and hope for the best because you won’t be able to control the ball. You actually want to close your club face because you are using your club face as a shovel to dig the ball out. Good luck. Many beginners are told to hit the ball a couple of inches behind the ball or even visualize a dollar bill where you hit the edge of the bill before you hit the face and follow through to the other edge. You can use whatever “trick” you want to help you aim at the ball, but it really all boils down to feel.
01 V ery wide stance, your heels should be three to four inches outside of your shoulders with a lot of knee bend, and your chest is up 02 Y our body is pointed left of the target but your club head should be square and pointed to the target 03 The ball should be forward in your stance in relation to the target 04 Hold your grip at No. 1 or No. 2 05 Take a quick, loose swing to zip through the sand quickly
If you’re serious about getting your mechanics down, contact Steve Vaughan and he will take professional video analysis that will break everything down for you. Email him at sdgolfpro65@gmail.com. Schedule a lesson at zdtusa.com/svaughan.
06 The face of the golf club stays open through the swing and finish
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business casual
101 By Bridget Najour
Casual Friday used to be a coveted day in the workplace. It was the one day when you could lose the tie and leave the jacket at home. Slowly but surely, the relaxed look started to evolve from occasional to habitual. Suddenly, the laid-back look once reserved for kicking off the weekend became the standard of professional wear, what we know as “business casual.”
The term itself can feel like a trap, an oxymoron of sorts. Business-casual attire combines style, comfort and fashion into one confusing category. Traditional business wear is out and “suiting up” is a thing of the past, but what does the cryptic “business casual” really mean?
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Cut from a Different Cloth Say goodbye to the days of strictly oxford shirts and dress slacks. Add dimension to your wardrobe with a variety of patterns and fabrics. Khakis, cords or Dockers are the perfect business casual alternatives to the traditional suit pants.
pant combination and mix up your wardrobe with new combinations. Try a button down and a pair of cords, replace that old suit jacket with an updated sweater, or dress up a pair of jeans (go with dark denim) with a blazer and button down for a contemporary tailored look.
Down to the Details Don’t feel tie-d down. You can cut out those extra few minutes tying the perfect Windsor knot in your morning routine. Skip the tie all together with an open collar, rock a vintage bow tie or go with a less formal skinny knit tie.
For shirts, stick with classic patterns: plaid, herringbone, seersucker (if there is a restaurant named after it, you’re probably in the clear). A collar does not transform any shirt to formal wear (sorry, Tommy Bahama), so stay away from irregular prints and anything that you might wear while riding on a John Deere.
Express Yourself Does your closet scream “50 shades of gray?” And no, we aren’t referring to an excessive amount of leather. While blacks, whites and grays are classics for the workplace, break the monochromatic pattern and stand out from the cubicle crowd by adding color into your wardrobe. Crank it up with a brightly colored shirt or keep it subtle with a pair of vibrantly hued or patterned socks.
Head to Toe You’ll need to match your footwear to your dressed down look. Ditch the dress shoes in favor of leather loafers or a pair of boots. Don’t ruin a well put-together outfit with a dingy pair of sneakers or you favorite sandals.
Mix and Match Every man should own at least one suit but save the three-piece getup for a special occasion. Do away with the classic suit jacket and
Size Does Matter While you may not need to visit a tailor to be measured for your work attire, fit is still important. Too short, too long, too baggy and too tight are still off limits.
Keep in mind that the rules for business casual aren’t hard and fast. Some offices may allow denim, while others may enforce stricter guidelines. Remember that the goal is to add an element of comfort while still looking professional. Unsure about your company’s business casual policy? Take cues from your boss and co-workers and, when in doubt, overdress. Better to be too sharp than too shabby.
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he said
he said by Cory Waterhouse
For the most part, television is something I try to shy away from but I’m definitely not one of those insufferable monsters who says they “never” watch TV.
So You Think You Can Dance? Nope, I don’t. Never have, but I’ve failed valiantly at weddings over the years. Does this mean I want to watch a television show about it? I do not.
I have to say that when we finally gave our cable the boot a few years ago, I hoped my days of trudging upstairs to flee whatever dance/ reality/“talent” show had finally passed.
Any show with “celebrity” judges, who vacillate wildly from sneering condescension to whooping loudly while mimicking the sound of a runaway train, should just stop. These goons turn it up to 11 so that people at home will continue fooling themselves into thinking this is still a viable contest for the handful of people who have a marginally marketable talent and whose gleaming smile will inevitably be plastered onto your box of Cheerios.
With Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Amazon Prime, all of those horrible shows have somehow wiggled their way back into my life. I think you guys know exactly which shows I’m talking about.
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The Voice simmers around the collegial banter between Minnie Mouse-voiced Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and The Horrible Person Who Created Justin Bieber (Usher). They added Blake Shelton for the Thrillbilly vote and Shakira to keep the husbands tuned in with the wives. Then there’s any show that has the word reality in the description, yet is never actually bound by any semblance of anything real. Kardashians, I’m looking at you and your ridiculous, cartoonish lives. I still don’t understand what this family does to maintain fame. Patriarch Robert Kardashian defended O.J. Simpson. When his deal with the devil expired, Kris Kardashian married Olympic hero Bruce Jenner for some reason. Then she turned Mr. American Hero into a plastic-faced old lady.
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The biggest boon to their cultural zeitgeist was the oldest daughter, Kim Kardashian, had a starring role in a celebrity sex tape. Classy, no? Doesn’t help that she’d had a huge wedding to a NBA player … that lasted all of 15 minutes. Then she turned around and married one of the biggest douche nozzles on the planet: Kanye West. ‘Nuff said. That family’s a hot mess and here’s to hoping that a giant sinkhole opens up and eats the entire clan. Here’s the truth about all those contests, auditions and reality shows. They’re horseshit. You’ve been hornswoggled if you believe them. Wanna know how you can pull the curtain back? Read the fine print: If it’s so real and they’re just putting cameras on these every-day ‘Muricans, then why do these episodes list so many writers? What are they writing about if these shows are unscripted and live action? Oops ... Unlike my infatuation with horror movies, at least I know that monsters, ghosts and demons don’t really exist. Right?
Reality shows are like dressed-up episodes of pro wrestling: They’re almost entertaining but you’re demonstrably dumber for watching them and shouldn’t procreate if you actually think they’re real. I guess I just don’t see the appeal. I think reality television is a terrorist plot to keep Americans fat, dumb and occupied. So, apparently it’s working. Kudos, Al-Qaeda, it’s working. Then again, most people probably don’t see the appeal in watching back-to-back documentaries about UFOs, five seasons’ worth of Destination Truth or a full season of a show that went off the air in 1975 (Kolchak: The Night Stalker). In the end, between my wife and I, we just tend to agree to disagree. Seems a lot easier than me blaming the ills of society on reality television and her always insisting I take off my tin foil hat.
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MUSINGS
musings
life on the other side of 40 By Stacy Cafagna Pollard
never really thought about why we “toast” with our drinks when gathered with others, just accepted it as a timehonored tradition. But the armchair historian in me was amused to discover recently, while browsing one of my Italian books, that we have the ancients to thank for this one. (One of my passions is studying Italian.) This sparked my interest, so I turned to the great font of knowledge that is the Internet. Many different sites agreed.
ine.com. It’s no secret that the ancient Romans loved their wine, but apparently, not all wine at the time was comparable to the exquisite offerings yielded from today’s Italian vineyards. Much of it was, well, bad, because of its high acid content. “The charcoal [in the bread] actually reduces the acidity of slightly off wines, making them more palatable,” continues Prescott. Sources agreed that, eventually, the Latin word tostus (literally “roasted” or “parched”) came to be synonymous for the actual drink.
“The term ‘toast’ comes from the Roman practice of dropping a piece of burnt bread into the wine,” states Brad Prescott, writing for IntoW-
As for the practice of saying a few words of gratitude or praise with glasses raised? There are differing explanations, but certainly the Romans followed the
lead of ancient Greeks, as was their custom in many ways of life. Perhaps it was borne from the practice of presenting wine as an offering to the ancient gods, but most sources agree on another motive. “As early at the 6th Century B.C., the Greeks were toasting to the health of their friends for a highly practical reason–to assure them that the wine they were about to drink wasn’t poisoned,” continues Prescott. As history shows, poisoned food or drink as a means to solve problems in those days was a reality. “It thus became a symbol of friendship for the host to pour wine from a common pitcher, drink it before his guests and, satisfied that it was a good experience, raise his glass to his friends to do likewise.”
Stacy Cafagna Pollard, a San Diego native, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and holds a teaching credential from UC San Diego. She is currently working on a book detailing Craig’s story.
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The practice of toasting evolved throughout the years. In the 1700s, toasts were often said to the health of people not present, typically notable citizens or beautiful women—sparking the term “the toast of the town.” This century also saw the creation of the toastmaster–a person whose job it was to propose toasts and ensure that everyone gathered had the opportunity to share what was on their mind. The modern-day organization, Toastmasters International, founded in 1924 in Santa Ana, California, was named with this position in mind. By the next century, toasting was a highly important ritual. “A British duke wrote in 1803 that ‘every glass during dinner had to be dedicated to someone’ and that to refrain from toasting was considered ‘sottish and rude’ as if no one present was worth drinking to.” (In-
toWine)
Just for fun, here’s some popular toasts in Italian, and other languages: Italian: • Cin-cin! Cheers • Alla tua salute! To your health (or simply, salute) • Cent’anni! A hundred years! • Alla nostra! To us (as in, to our friendship) • Buona fortuna e cento di questi giorni! Good luck and many happy returns (literally “a hundred of these days”—a birthday toast) • Buon fortuna e tanta felicita! Good luck and lots of happiness
(a wedding toast)
I, for one, am amazed to know that we continue this small but significant gesture of friendship and goodwill, countless times daily, around the globe and across centuries. I love how the Life in Italy website puts it: “To be the recipient of a toast can be humbling, but it is a blessing in its purest form, when the whole room stands and raises a glass in your honor.” So whether you are the toaster or the toastee, gathered in a room of hundreds or just around a table with a few friends, I hope you have many opportunities during these last days of summer to channel your inner ancient, raise your glass and toast to those around you and the many blessings in life.
Spanish: • Salud! To your health • Brindis! Cheers • Salud, dinero y amor Health, wealth and love (a wedding toast) German: • Prost! or Prosit! French: • Sante
Internet Sources: Etiquette International; Into Wine; Life in Italy; Toastmasters; Today I Found Out; Vine Talk; Wikipedia. Book Sources: Read and Think Italian
Special thanks to my linguistically gifted friends, Jodina, Patty and Brigitte, for assisting with the translations.
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san diego Mimi Cortes
San Diego Connection: I immigrated from Mexico when I was 15. I wanted a better life for myself and there was nothing for me to pursue in Mexico that I was passionate about. I ended up in San Diego because it was close to the border. Once I got here, it was so beautiful that I never left.
Photo by Nelly Putnam
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Profession: Marketing manager at SAX Insurance Agency Hobbies: I love volunteering for CAF, Hope Without Boundaries and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
Outdoor activities: I am a hiker and a runner. I love exploring new trails around San Diego that people don’t know about. Favorite food: Thai food... Tom Kha soup and tofu spring rolls Favorite libation: Margarita on the rocks with salt
Growing up: My parents divorced when I was six. I moved out on my own when I was 13 because my parents were never very supportive, so I had to survive and grow up quickly. I got a job at a spice company delivering spices. I never really had a childhood because when I moved to the States when I was 15, I immediately started working cleaning houses. I taught myself English watching KPBS. I eventually took ESL classes at a church in Carlsbad. In my twenties, I started working at a preschool. I just walked in and asked if I can have a job. They only gave me three hours a week and paid me $5 an hour. I met a friend who was a designer and one of her models cancelled on
her that day, so she asked me to help her out. She told me it was lingerie, so I said no. She promised everything would be covered and she would buy me tequila beforehand, so I was sold. I don’t consider myself a model, but I had some work with different photographers since my show. Career: A lady who had a kid at the preschool asked me to do escrow. I was scared because they wanted me to quit the preschool and my housecleaning jobs where I was making decent money to join her. So I jumped in with two feet. I got tired of escrow, so I had a marketing opportunity with a landscape company. From there I moved on to become the marketing manager at my current job. I have been very lucky to have opportunities come my way
and have been able to have the courage to seize them. Passion: I work with underprivileged kids because I know what it is to be one. I think every single kid deserves to have a mentor. The kids I mentor in Mexico, I want to help them see what they can do for themselves as well as receive the financial means to help them do so. I always ask my friends, instead of giving me a gift or even a card, please donate money to Hope Without Boundaries because even $5 goes a long way in Mexico. Make sure you get involved in something that you are passionate about. We all have busy lives, so it’s easy to lose track of what’s important. Even if you just allocate a couple of hours a month, you will make a difference.
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travel
weekender
Hotel del Coronado
San Diego, CA
BY michelle lyn
Initially promoted as a fishing and hunting resort, the legendary Hotel del Coronado opened in 1888 and immediately became an iconic architectural landmark in San Diego. Affectionately known as “the Del,� it became a mecca for heads of state, celebrities and discerning travelers from around the world, and is famous for the filming of Some Like It Hot, starring the timeless American legend, Marilyn Monroe. 94 4L magazine | AUGUST 2014
Recently, the Del expanded to create Beach Village at the Del (beachfront cottages and villas), which faithfully captures elements of the classic character and charm of the original architecture, interior decor and landscaping, and strives to deliver a new level of luxury with the exclusive ambiance of a private club.
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A new addition to the Del experience, is “Del Beach.” Taking you back in time, Del Beach adds a sophisticated new dimension to the picture postcard backdrop with crisp white and burgundy striped cabanas on the beach. At Del Beach, guests and locals alike can rent chaise lounges complete with cushions and terry covers, fringed sun umbrellas, half-moon cabanas for two with built-in sun shades or plush daybeds for lounging in style.
Furthering its beachfront appeal, the resort offers food and beverage service–complete with salads, sandwiches, mai tais and margaritas–on the sand. If you’re with the kiddos, try to get a daybed next to the kids play station, so you can sip your margaritas in peace while the kids play.
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asparagus, roasted red pepper and ricotta) fresh from its outdoor wood-fired oven. Boutique wines by the glass, local craft beer, ar-tisan cheese, exotic chocolate confections and charcuterie round out the menu with a signature dessert: Butterscotch Pudding served with biscotti and finished with sea salt.
Book It Rates start at $469 a night at the Del and $1,000 a night at Beach Village. For reservations, call 800-HOTEL-DEL (800-468-3533) or go online at HotelDel.com
Grab a nightcap at Babcock & Story Bar and, if you’re lucky, enjoy live music by Gonzo Gonzales, who usually plays until midnight. Families will enjoy sitting around a crackling fire pit under the stars, toes in the sand, snacking on the classic combination of marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate. All equipment is provided, the only question is how many s’mores can you eat? 03
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Getting There Nestled on 28 stunning oceanfront acres, the Del is conveniently located just across the bay from downtown San Diego and its many attractions, and only a 15-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport.
Hotel del Coronado & Beach Village at The Del 1500 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118
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Forecast for Fun Experience tons of beach fun with this great family package that includes over-night accommodations (threenight minimum stay required); daily breakfast buffet for two at Sheerwater; bike rental for up to four people from PeDel’s and a private beach bonfire with s’mores!
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hen the topic of football rivalries is the focus of discussion, one often thinks of the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders, San Diego State and Fresno State and/or the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. These rivalries, despite how intense they may appear to us, pale in comparison to the fútbol rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. One could argue that these two powerhouse fútbol teams have the most intense rivalry of all sport teams throughout the world. To attend El Clásico (the name given to any match between Barça and Real Madrid) is comparable to attending an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Redskins. The exception is you’re not in dull Dallas or D.C. but rather the remarkable cities of Barcelona or Madrid, Spain.
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Having a more centrist mentality– clearly displayed by its central location in Spain–Madrid has always despised the fact that the different Spanish regions (Galicia, País Vasco, Andalucía,
Valencia, Islas Baleares and Cataluña)
have always made a conscious effort to maintain their autonomy. However, it is Cataluña–Barcelona to be exact–that peeves Madrid the most. It isn’t that they speak Catalan and not Castellano (Spanish); many of the other regions have their own dialects as well. It isn’t that Barcelona is considered chic with its cutting edge art scene; artists have flourished throughout all of Spain. No, the reason Madrid despises Cataluña more than all the others begins with a simple game of fútbol played in 1902.
A new team in 1902, Madrid Club de Fútbol (their name at the time) matched up against the third-year team FC Barcelona in a mini-tournament to commemorate the crowning of Alfonso XIII. The more experienced FC Barcelona team won 3-1. A Catalan team beating
04 a Castilian team at a tournament organized to honor a Castilian king was not easy to stomach for centrist Madrid. Over the next decade, FC Barcelona dominated Madrid CF. More than the losses, however, FC Barcelona’s team slogan, “Més que un club” (“More than a club”), symbolized Catalan culture and resistance to Madrid’s notion of centralization. As a result, the fútbol matches between the two teams became more than a competition of athletics and could be better defined as a battle of cultural superiority.
to remind the Catalans that they were only playing because of the “generosity of the regime;” in fear, Barcelona allowed Real Madrid to win the game 11-1 and advance to the finals. After witnessing Franco’s Nationalist soldiers murder their fútbol club’s president, Josep Sunyol, and the Italian Air Force bomb FC Barcelona offices, the Catalan players knew that these were not empty threats. As a result, between 1936 and 1975, Real Madrid won numerous titles and Franco won the war on Catalan resistance. Almost 40 years after Franco died and his dictatorship fell to democracy under King Juan Carlos I, the cultural rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid continues. Although the violence and manipulation that Franco introduced to El Clásico went to the grave with him, the Catalan and Castilian supporters still hold dear their cultural differences. Their patriotic chants roar throughout Camp Nou (Barcelona) and El Bernabéu (Real Madrid), respectively, like the bombs of the past. To attend El Clásico at either stadium is to witness history and the greatest sport rivalry in the world.
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FC Barcelona –F ounded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan football players –T he club is owned by more than 150,000 “socios” (members) who pay annual dues of €140. – Second most valuable sports team in the world; valued at $3.2B. – Second richest fútbol team in terms of revenue with an annual turnover of $613M. – Most successful Spanish fútbol team with 82 official titles won: 22 La Liga titles, 26 Copa del Rey titles, and four UEFA Champions League titles.
– Club has been owned by “socios” since the beginning.
• Taxis from the airport to the city center will run between €25-30. The Aerobus runs every 9-15 minutes from the airport to the city center and costs €5.90. There is a RENFE train that will take you from the airport to the city center as well.
– World’s richest football club in terms of revenue with annual turnover of €513M
Places to See and Eat in Barcelona • Gaudí & Modernism (Sagrada de
FC Barcelona – Original name was Madrid FC until King Alfonso XIII bestowed upon the club the title “Real” (Royal).
–M ost valuable sports team in world valued at $3.3B. – Total of 78 titles: 32 La Liga titles, 19 Copas del Rey titles and a record 10 European Cup/ UEFA Champions League titles.
– Believed to have the largest fan base of all major sports teams.
–F amous players include Beckham, Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo, Raúl and Cristiano Ronaldo.
– Club has record (10) for most winners of Ballon d’Or (year’s best player in the world): Suárez (’60), Cruyff (’73, ’74), Stoichkov (’94), Rivaldo (’99), Ronaldinho (’05), Messi (’09, ’10, ’11, ’12).
–C lub players have won eight Ballon d’Or: Di Stéfano (’57, ‘59), Kopa (’58), Figo (’00), Ronaldo (’02), Cannavaro (’06), Cristiano Ronaldo (’08, ’13).
– The FC Barcelona team under coach Josep “Pep” Guardiola (2008 – 2012) has been considered by managers, players and experts as the greatest team of all time.
El Bernabéu (Real Madrid stadium)
Camp Nou (FC Barcelona stadium) – Catalan name pronounced as “Kam Now”; means “new field.” – Home to Futból Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona; aka Barça) since 1957. – Seats 99,354; largest stadium in Europe – Was completed in three years and went 336 percent over budget. – FC Barcelona Stadium museum is the second most visited museum in Barcelona with more than 1.2 million visitors a year.
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How to get to Barcelona • There are no direct flights to Barcelona from either San Diego or Los Angeles. Flights from San Diego will have one stop either in New York City or Atlanta.
–N amed after legendary president of the club – I naugurated in 1947 –S eats 81,044 –H osted FIFA World Cup in 1982 and UEFA Champions League finals in 2010 –S econd largest stadium in Spain 01 Madrid 02 El Bernabéu
Familia, Park Güell, La Pedrera, etc.)
• Museu Picasso • La Rambla (shopping, street entertainers, etc.) • Abac Restaurant Hotel (two Michelin stars) • Paella restaurants (7 Portes, Can Majó) How to get to Madrid • Direct flights to Madrid from Los Angeles on Iberia Airlines; you can catch a jumper plane from San Diego or Carlsbad to LAX with Iberia’s sister airline, American. • Taxis from the airport to the city center will cost approximately €40. The metro also links the two and runs €5. The bus, Exprés Aeropuerto, runs every 15 minutes and costs €5. Places to See and Eat in Madrid • Bodega La Ardosa
(best tortilla de patatas)
• Bullfight at La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas de Espíritu Santo • Lunch or evening cocktail in Plaza Mayor • Royal Palace • Retiro Park (beautiful park with
a lake on which you can boat)
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Sense Sleep System Price: $129
Sense is a simple system that tracks your sleep behavior, monitors the environment of your bedroom and reinvents the alarm. Sense was created to be simple, uncomplicated and useful. Sense is the first system that combines the insight of your sleep patterns with the data of the environment in your bedroom, including noise, light, temperature, humidity and particles in the air. With Sense’s Smart Alarm, it can even wake you up in the morning at the right point in your sleep cycle, to avoid that groggy feeling we all hate so much. All easily available via our iPhone and Android applications. Does it
also track 6-year-old daughters? Who crawl into bed with you and ask what you’re doing, really loud, at 6 a.m.? Or maybe it’ll have a secret plan to silence the neighbor’s dog, who seriously sounds like it’s dying. I kinda wanna say I’d like to punt that little dog over the fence, but I won’t say it. Because, you know … advertising and stuff. Hello.is
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goTenna Price: $150
Pair your smartphone to your goTenna device wirelessly, using Bluetooth-LE. The goTenna needs to be within 20 feet of your phone, so that the two can communicate with each other. Use their free app to type out a text message or share a location. Your smartphone will send the message to your goTenna, which will then shoot it out, via long-range radio waves (151-154 MHz), to the intended goTenna(s). At the other end, the exact same thing happens, in reverse: the recipient goTenna sends your message over Bluetooth-LE to the smartphone app it’s paired with. All of this happens in a matter of milliseconds. So, this is great and all but almost seems like a device that’s just a wee bit more advantageous than having a pager. Oh, pagers. Remember those? 411 was “what are you up to?” and 911 was “I’m being needy and impatient at the moment.” Static.Gotenna
Continental GT Speed Price: $280K
The name says it all. And from your first glimpse of the fastest, most powerful two-door coupé that Bentley makes, you know it’s the perfect description. With dark tint 21-inch wheels and lowered sports suspension, darkened grille and lights and front bumper intakes glinting in the light, the Continental GT Speed makes no secret of its intent. If you love to drive far and fast, if the exhilaration of a 635 PS, 820 Nm engine and eight-speed close-ratio transmission makes your heart race, this is your car...
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The Bunkie is a prefabricated space that offers the perfect sanctuary along life’s journey. With no building permits required and a complete installation of the pre-assembled components in just days, this composed dwelling offers an ideal solution to anyone who desires their own sense of place. Seems like a little mini house you can put in your backyard or wherever you have an extra $21k sitting around. It looks cool, but I can’t imagine the locks are totally kid-proof. Kids are sneaky. By the way, make sure you type in Bunkie.co and not Bunkie.com. That takes you to some weird town’s website. … Looks like something straight out of a Stephen King book. You’ve been warned. You’re looking, aren’t you? Nice knowing you, dummy ... Bunkie.co
Swash Express Clothing Care System Price: $500
Introducing SWASH, the only in-home, 10-minute clothing care system. It’s designed to fit your life, so you can say goodbye to excessive washing, drying, steaming, ironing and dry-cleaning and say hello to living life unhampered. I think the last time I had my clothes dry cleaned, it
was somewhere around a bajillion dollars and the guy in front of me literally wanted to fight the little old lady across the counter because his gigantic bag of clothes cost $55. So, for $500, you’re good to go and there’s no need for fisticuffs. Swash.com
Android Auto Price: $TBD
Android Auto, which was shown to developers recently, connects your Android phone to a car so you’ll have what you need at your fingertips such as turn-by-turn navigation from Google Maps, your curated playlists and radio stations through Play Music, simple-to-use voice search and reminders from Google Now. This is accessible through your car’s controls and, more importantly, is far safer than fumbling around with your phone. You’ll start to see Android Auto in cars later this year. Very interesting. By that I mean, interesting and dangerous. Google/Android related? Check. Gadgetry with a flair for cool? Check. Potential hazard to every living thing within five feet of my car? Check. OK … I’m in. Sign me up. That’s Waterhouse, just like it sounds. Android.com/Auto
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Intex Mega Chill II Price: $6,800
The ultimate in floating refreshment. The Intex Mega Chill II. The Intex Family of companies is dedicated to developing and manufacturing the highest quality products that not only provide the best value in price, but are innovative, fun and exciting. A perfect item for
every pool party and just in time for you lazy turds who are too lethargic to get out of the pool to get another drink. Like me. IntexCorp.com
Samsung Smart Bike Price: $TBA
Technology and handcrafting tradition comes together with Samsung Smart Bike. Thanks to the great experience of Maestro Giovanni Pelizzoli, a world famed frame builder, and the talent of Alice Biotti, a young student of Samsung Maestros Academy, Samsung Smart Bike came alive. This is the first bicycle that protects the rider thanks to its safety components, controlled by a Samsung smartphone. It comes with an innovative bicycle-frame that neutralizes the most dangerous vibrations to the human body, four laser beams to alert other drivers that the bike is coming along, and an integrated GPS system to tell local authorities which routes should be immediately turned into real bike lanes, just to name a few. This is Samsung Smart Bike, the perfect mix between future and heritage, presented with great success during the 2014 Milan Design Week. But will it be smart enough to keep me on two wheels and out of gutters and off my face? Because I have a majestic tendency to crash a lot. Hard. And on concrete and asphalt. And I promised my daughter Samantha I’m wearing my helmet. So mum’s the word because her Look of Disappointment™ can be merciless. MaestrosAcademy.it
Brazilian Male Back Hair Removal System Price: $15
Unlike other back hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing or laser hair removal, Brazilian Back is a do-it-yourself product. Brazilian Back hair removal cream is formulated with ingredients to remove back hair and combined with aloe and other moisturizers to protect skin. Welp, speaking of Yeti’s. … Here’s your chance to head back to the beach, you furry bastards. BrazilianBack.com
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Jibo The Personal Household Robot Price: $500
Measuring at about 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 6 pounds, JIBO is the perfect size to have an attention-worthy presence in a room, but easy enough to move about your house. Jibo’s striking design makes a sophisticated statement in any home. Huh? A
physical version of Siri, you say? But Siri is terrible and a one-trick pony. Oh, but the Jibo is a family robot. That must be so much better than the rambling comments Siri makes. Let’s call Jibo Skynet version 1.1. If you know what Skynet is, kudos nerdface, I’m sure I saw you at Comic-Con! Indiegogo.com
Smart Bedding
Price: Starts at $150 and varies on size
Never making your bed again. … There’s a wonderful moment when you wake up in Smart Bedding for the first time. You’ll roll out of bed, flatten your duvet, and walk away. Everyone who uses it never wants to go back.
Not making my bed? I already don’t make my bed. So that’s already done. But with this system, a couple of quick snaps, voila! … Go from slacker turd with a messy bed to a snazzy gentleman whose bed doesn’t look like a Yeti Wrestling Gym. (*Yeti Wrestling Gym sold separately.) SmartBedding.com
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8/07 Ballyhoo!, Belly Up This reggae/punk rock band from Aberdeen, Maryland, has opened for several well-known and popular bands such as 311, Slightly Stoopid and The Dirty Heads. Their music holds a very happy and carefree sound that is synonymous with groups like Pepper, Rebelution and Iration. Check out the songs “Cali Girl” and “Cerveza.” 8/07 Lynyrd Skynyrd, Humphreys Lynyrd Skynyrd was among the most notable bands of the 1970s, and they are most well known for popularizing Southern hard rock. A tragic plane crash killed three members, causing an abrupt and unfortunate halt to the band … kinda. They still tour but with replacement players, including Johnny Van Zant, who took over for his late brother Ronnie Van Zant as front man. ‘Skynyrd was rightfully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Do your ears a favor and listen to “Free Bird” and “Simple Man.” 8/07 & 8/08 Rebelution, CCCU Open Air Theatre at SDSU Coasting through from Santa Barbara, Rebelution brings their good vibes and thoughtful, inspiring music to the beautiful city of San Diego. Rebelution found their breakthrough as a band after they released their first album Courage to Grow in 2007, containing hits such as “Feeling Alright,” “Courage to Grow” and “Safe and Sound.” 8/08 Steel Pulse, Del Mar Racetrack They were originally turned away from playing dates at Caribbean venues in their hometown of Birmingham, England, because of their Rastafarian beliefs, which influenced their close alliance with the Rock Against Racism organization. Their roots reggae music won a Grammy for best reggae album, which made them the first non-Jamaican group to do so. 8/08 Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah, The Casbah This indie rock group formed in 2004 and began their journey by playing shows in New York. Their debut album Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah was self-released in 2005. They initially gained momentum through the Internet rather than the more common record label route. 8/09 Counting Crows, Del Mar Racetrack Formed in 1991, the Counting Crows initially found success with their debut album August and Everything After, which contained their hit single “Mr. Jones.” The sound of this band is synonymous to that of bands who shared the limelight of that decade such as Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20 and Everclear. 8/09 Pepper and the Dirty Heads, RIMAC Arena, UCSD Pepper is a rock band from Hawaii that has a hint of ska and dub sound. They were influenced by the obscure band Three Plus as well as more popular bands like Sublime. The Dirty Heads seem to have similar influences but they vary in sound with a ska/reggae/rap hybrid that meshes pleasantly well.
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8/09 Sara Bareilles, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
This five time Grammy nominee has sold more than 4 million records in the United States alone, and she found mainstream success in 2007 with her hit single “Love Song.” Her style can be classified as pop/piano rock.
8/10 Crocodiles with Tweens, Casbah The Crocodiles are and indie pop band whose roots are posted in San Diego. Front man Brandon Welchez of the Crocodiles is married to front woman Dee Dee Penny from Dum Dum Girls, which included Welchez during the earlier years of that band. Peep the songs “Neon Jesus” and “Stoned to Death.” 8/10 RX Bandits, House of Blues The RX Bandits, formerly known as the Pharmaceutical Bandits, got together in 1995 in Orange County. They’ve made stage appearances at the Vans Warped Tour, Coachella and Bonnaroo. 8/11 Iron & Wine, Humphreys Iron & Wine is predominantly the solo act of Samuel Beam, though he does usually tour with another band. The indie folk rock musician was previously a film professor before handing his demo over to his friend Michael Bridwell, the brother of Band of Horses lead singer Ben Bridwell. That’s when the dominos initially started to fall. AUGUST 2014 | Fully cultured, yet unshaven | 4L magazine 107
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8/11 The Head and the Heart, The North Park Theatre The Head and the Heart is an indie folk rock band from Seattle. If you like bands such as The Lumineers and Mumford and Sons then you will for sure enjoy listening to this group. Check out the songs “Lost in my Mind” and “Down in the Valley.” 8/13 Foxygen with Gary Wilson, Belly Up The American indie/experimental rock group was originally formed by Jonathan Rado and Sam France while the two friends were in high school back in 2005. The band recently gained a reputation following the obscure yet entertaining stage antics of front man Sam France, which include hitting himself in the face with the microphone and climbing on top of stage equipment. 8/14 Everlast, Belly Up Everlast is a one-man act consisting of rapper, singer and songwriter Erik Francis Schrody, who gained the greater portion of his reputation from his hit song “What It’s Like” in addition to being the front man for the rap group known as House of Pain. He won a Grammy in 2005 for the song “Put Your Lights On,” which was a collaboration with Carlos Santana. 8/15 Magic!, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Magic is a Canadian reggae fusion band that gained most of their popularity from the hit song “Rude,” which found its way to No. 2 on the charts in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Magic is also featured on one of Shakira’s albums in the song “Cut Me Deep.” 8/15 Julian Marley, Belly Up This roots reggae musician is one of the sons of reggae legend Bob Marley. He became musically involved at an early age along with his brothers Stephen, Ziggy, and Damian Marley. In 1997, he and his brother Damian toured with Lollapalooza. 8/16 Thumpers with Iyla, Black Map, The Casbah The Thumpers are a London based indie pop act consisting of the duo Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson. Their musical sound presents a striking resemblance to that of the band Wild Cub. Check out the songs “Sound of Screams” and “Galore.”
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CCCU Open Air Theatre at SDSU 8/17 Grouplove, CCCU Open Air Theatre at SDSU The alternative/synthpop rock band grew out of a friendship between the five members of Grouplove. The band’s drummer Ryan Rabin originally produced their first EP independently and it was later rereleased by Canvasback/Atlantic Records. The voices of front man Christian Zucconi and front woman Hannah Hooper mesh incredibly well, which makes for a beautifully entertaining performance. 8/20 The Naked and Famous, The North Park Theatre The band name originally stemmed from the English artist Tricky in the song “Tricky Kid,” where it is stated, “Everybody wants to be naked and famous.” That statement couldn’t be more real if it was straight outta Compton. The group has released two studio albums so far: Passive Me, Aggressive You in 2010 and In Rolling Waves in 2013. 8/21 Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden,
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Nine Inch Nails is an industrial rock band that was founded in 1988 by front man Trent Reznor, who is the genius and driving force behind the band’s music. In the early years, Reznor was unable to find a group that could construct the music that he had envisioned, so he played every instrument except the drums on his own. Soundgarden is also a prominent band of the same era. They were one of the iconic bands in the creation of grunge along with Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Alice in Chains.
8/21-23 Jason Mraz, San Diego Civic Center Jason Mraz was originally from Virginia but found his path to success within the San Diego music scene back in 2000. His sound consists of a mesh between alternative and acoustic pop rock, which has gained a worldwide following and appreciation. He currently is in possession of several music awards including two Grammys, two Teen Choice Awards, a People’s Choice Award and the Hal David Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. 8/22 Tribal Theory, House of Blues These San Diego natives are rooted with a Pacific island vibe mixed with a dash of reggae, ska and rock. It’s actually a pretty catchy dish that is distinctively their own creative sound. Check out their most popular songs “Stuck in the Middle” and “Falling for You.”
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8/23 F**ked Up, The Casbah This hardcore punk rock group formed and played some of their first shows back in 2001. Shortly after the release of their album The Chemistry of Common Life, they won Canada’s highly esteemed Polaris Music Prize. Check out the song “Sun Glass” off of their most recent album Glass Boys. It’s commendable that they manage to pull off a very bright tone and lyrics while topping it off with Damian Abraham’s demonic growl. 8/27 Panic! At The Disco, CCCU Open Air Theatre at SDSU Even if you are not the biggest supporter of their music when you hear it on TV, definitely find the time to see these guys live. These Las Vegas natives put on a wildly entertaining show. The showmanship of the entire band and the stage antics of front man Brendon Urie are enough to keep your eyes glued to the stage.
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Dave Matthews Sleep Train Amphitheatre
8/22 The Silent Comedy, Del Mar Racetrack The Silent Comedy is a San Diego-based band that has a rooted folk-rock sound topped with a pure rock ‘n’ roll aspect. They received a San Diego Music Award for best pop album in 2010 with Common Faults. Their songs “Bartholomew” and “All Saints Day” were featured in the video game commercials for Dark Souls. 8/22 Future Islands, The Irenic Future Islands is a synthpop band with a very dazed and distant mimicking sound in regards to the instrumentals, and lead singer Samuel T. Herring puts a pleasant coat over the sound with his voice. They originally formed in 2006 in Greenville, North Carolina, but they are currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. 8/22 Buck-O-Nine, The Casbah Buck-O-Nine is a ska punk rock band that got together in our very own San Diego in 1991. They experienced international and mainstream success from their most popular album Twenty Eight Teeth, which contained their most successful single “My Town.” 8/23-24 FYF Fest, LA Sports Arena FYF (F**K Yeah Fest) is a two-day music festival at the LA Coliseum with headlining performances by Phoenix and The Strokes, in addition to several other popular musical acts.
8/30 Jack Johnson, RIMAC Arena, UCSD Jack Johnson is an American folk rock artist who was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and most known for his success in the acoustic and soft rock genres. He started playing guitar as a teenager and found his success when he received a record contract after a soundtrack he recorded for a low budget surf flick that became a big hit. He is also the son of surf legend Jeff Johnson and was briefly a pro surfer himself. 8/30 The Summer Nationals Tour, Sleep Train Amphitheatre The Summer Nationals tour is a musical event featuring The Offspring, Bad Religion, Pennywise and Stiff Little Fingers. 8/31 Ziggy Marley, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Ziggy is the oldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, but he is most known for his musical success in his own right. He and his siblings first found success after the formation of the band Melody Makers in 1981, a year after their father’s death. The group ended up winning a Grammy, which eventually led to a successful solo career for Ziggy. 9/03 Senses Fail, House of Blues Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. The band has been together since vocalist Buddy Nielson posted an advertisement online seeking band members. Since then, the band’s lineup has varied, with Nielson as the only consistent member. 9/04 Atmosphere, House of Blues Atmosphere is an American hip-hop duo from Minneapolis, Minnesota, that consists of rapper Sean Daley (Slug) and DJ/producer Anthony Davis (Ant). The duo has produced every Atmosphere record since their formation in 1989. Check out the songs “Sunshine” and “The Best Day.” 9/04 Dave Matthews Band, Sleep Train Amphitheatre The Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band that formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991. The band’s 2009 album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King found a No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. They are the only band to have six consecutive studio albums in the top spot.
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happenings
Aug. 15
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SummerFest: Music of Our Time La Jolla Music Society Price: Free Venue: MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Locale: La Jolla
According to presenters: “La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest is a nationally recognized chamber music festival featuring more than 81 world-class artists and ensembles performing concerts.”
4L Magazine’s take: Us classy cads at 4L Magazine love Dumber and Dumber just as much as you do, and I think this is the perfect opportunity to buy that powder blue tuxedo you and your chucklehead buddy have been eyeing. Since 1994.
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2014
U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition Price: $7-$12 Venue: B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Thousands flock to the coast to see master-class sculptors build beautiful three-dimensional works of art. Now many of the world’s finest artists will come to create the most amazing sculptures ever. And they’ll do it on a unique site with our beautiful bay on the west and downtown’s sandcastles in the sky on the east.” 4L Magazine’s take: I honestly
think there’s some type of magical wizardry involved because a few of those silicon creations seem alive. I think fish pee must have some morphing technology built right in. I bet you never thought you’d read the term “fish pee” in a fancy magazine like this, did you? You can scratch that off your bucket list. You’re welcome.
Aug. 16-17 Aug. 11
Film in the Garden: Roman Holiday Price: Free Venue: San Diego Museum of Art Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Grab a picnic, a blanket, and a few friends for a film series under the stars. This summer during Film in the Garden, the San Diego Museum of Art presents four Monday night films in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden.” 4L Magazine’s take: This sounds kinda fun and classy. Bring some KFC and a box of wine and I’ll leave any semblance of class or dignity at home. They’re not going to let me in, are they? I promise, my shirts will be made of the finest see-through netting and my jorts will be fine pressed to perfection.
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ArtWalk NTC @ Liberty Station by ArtWalk San Diego Price: Free Venue: NTC Liberty Station at Ingram Plaza Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “ArtWalk NTC brings fine art into San Diego’s sunny skies to create the art perfect viewing under natural light and opportunity to purchase artwork directly from the finest artists in the area.” 4L Magazine’s take: Art and culture are just
cool. It doesn’t mean you have to act like a goof and wear black sweaters and a knit cap in 90 degree San Diego weather … because, ya know … we get it … you’re an artist.
Aug. 23-24
San Diego Spirits Festival Price: $55-$95 Venue: Port Pavilion Broadway Pier Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Shake it up at the end of summer in San Diego at the San Diego Spirits Festival! At this cocktail, culinary and cultural event the world of craft spirits, high profile liquors and fine cuisine unite overlooking a sun-drenched San Diego Bay!”4L Magazine’s take: Get fancy and make sure you have a fine
appreciation for bitters, rye bourbon and bartenders with suspenders and mustaches of waxed perfection. Some of the guys have them, too.
Aug. 10
Hillcrest CityFest Street Fair Price: Free Venue: 5th and University Avenues Locale: Hillcrest
According to presenters: “Celebrating the silver anniversary of the lighting of the beloved Hillcrest sign, this year’s street fair is going to be a spectacular feast for the senses!” 4L Magazine’s take: Hillcrest seems like a place where the cool
people hang out. I’m not cool, never was actually. I’m sure I’ll head over to the Hillcrest CityFest Street Fair anyway because I believe being uncool is still the new cool. Or does that mean I’m uncool for thinking that? I’m quite sure I’m uncool regardless …
Aug. 14
Artisan Table Dinner featuring Nickel and Nickel Price: $25-$90 Venue: $140 (inclusive of wine, exclusive of tax and gratuity) Locale: La Jolla
According to presenters: “Join us at The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ A.R. Valentien for a special Artisan Table Dinner with featured winery Nickel & Nickel of Rutherford, California.”4L Magazine’s take: I’m not a big wine drinker but, speaking of Nickels, did you know the singer of Nickelback is married to Avril Lavigne? No, you didn’t know that? Well, you’re welcome and I’m sorry. But seriously, is there anything less magical than the unification of Sk8RBoi Cotton Candy punk and Canadian power ballads? I think not either.
Aug. 15-16
Summer Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie by San Diego Symphony Price: $20-$79 Venue: Embarcadero Marina Park South Locale: Downtown
Aug. 24
Ride the Bridge - Bike the Bay 2014 Price: $50-$55 Venue: Embarcadero Marina Park South Locale: Coronado, South Bay, Downtown
According to presenters: “Experience a scenic bayside ride and also enjoy a rare opportunity to ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.” 4L
Magazine’s take: I’m big on riding my bike, so I can only imagine how fantastic that experience would be going over the Coronado Bay Bridge. Have fun and be safe.
According to presenters: “High-flying family fun comes to Summer Pops with the return of Cirque de la Symphony. Aerialists, strongmen and acrobats perform their breathtaking acts accompanied by classical music hits performed by the San Diego Symphony.”
4L Magazine’s take: This is all the fun and excitement that comes with the circus but without watching an elephant take a dump on a clown and a sad, angry lion whose only goal in his furry life is to eat the person who keeps whipping him in the face. Someday buddy, someday ... AUGUST 2014 | Fully cultured, yet unshaven | 4L magazine 111
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LOCAL EVENTS
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Festival of Sail Price: $5 a person Venue: Maritime Museum of San Diego Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Join us Labor Day weekend and celebrate the largest tall ship festival on the West Coast. There will be live entertainment, a petting zoo, cannon battles and more than 100 food, art and craft vendors.” 4L Magazine’s
take: Um … cannon battles? Did they just slip that in there to see if I’m paying attention? Because it worked. I mean, they have food and art and stuff … but cannon battles, too. So … there’s that. Cannon battles.
Aug. 15-Sept. 21
Dearly Beloved Price: $20-$27 Venue: Coronado Playhouse Locale: Coronado
According to presenters: “Start with a garish Gone with the Wind theme, a cantankerous wedding planner, snooty mother-in-law, three hundred pounds of Texas barbecue and a missing bride, and the small town rumor mill in Fayro, Texas, is working overtime.” 4L Magazine’s take: Since my
wife loves Gone with the Wind, I’m hoping by putting this in Around Town that I don’t have to watch it with her. Please?
Aug. 10-Sept. 14
The Two Gentlemen of Verona Price: TBD Venue: The Old Globe Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Best friends Valentine and Proteus travel to the big city to seek their fortunes, only to find themselves rivals, both madly in love with the beautiful Silvia, daughter of Milan’s most powerful duke.” 4L Magazine’s take:
Who names their child Proteus? He’d have to be a superhero or villain to live up to that kind of pressure. Or maybe he’s a robot. Yeah, I think he sounds like a Transformer. He turns into a giant Italian robot who loves the Silvia. Actually, that sounds like a terrible film … kinda like every Transformers movie. I’m looking at you, Michael Bay. And you, Marky Mark. Aug. 10
Chula Vista Challenge Triathlon & Duathlon Price: $145-$225 Venue: City of Chula Vista Locale: South Bay
According to presenters: “The Chula Vista Challenge course will be both challenging and fun; you will bike through the hills of Eastlake, run on the trails overlooking Otay Lakes and then through the Olympic Training Center.” 4L
Magazine’s take: Speaking of non-robot superheroes, anyone who participates in a triathlon seems other-worldly to me. I’m sure I can ride my bike for an hour or so but then you want me to run? And swim!?! Am I escaping prison or something? Is someone in a hockey mask chasing me? 112 4L magazine | AUGUST 2014
Ongoing
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Price: $5 with general museum admission Venue: San Diego Air & Space Museum Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Escape from the ordinary and step into the shockingly odd world of Ripley at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! This is the first time a Ripley’s exhibition has been to San Diego since the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935.” 4L Magazine’s take: Jack Palance was one creepy ass dude, but I still suffered through his horrible introductions when I watched Ripley’s Believe It or Not as a kid. The only thing I remember about that show was there was some ghost in a Toy’s R Us in Sunnyvale, CA. Anyway, this exhibit has nothing to do with that. Or does it!?! Duh, duh, duhhhhh! (It doesn’t.)
Through Aug. 31
Boomers - The Music Revue of a Generation Lamb’s Players Price: $29-$68 Venue: Horton Grand Theatre Locale: Gaslamp
According to presenters: “Seven multi-talented performers and San Diego’s hottest band take you on an unforgettable ride through the biggest hits and the most memorable events of the Baby Boom decades! Featuring great music from the ‘60 and ‘70s.” 4L Magazine’s take: Rock out with your sock hop out! I’ll admit, like
most comments I make in Around Town, that was kinda dumb. I actually think the ‘50s had sock hops. The ‘60s and ‘70s had hippies and drugs. Then again, when you compare sock hops, drugs and hippies versus Bieber, Facebook, and Fox News, I’d say we’re getting the shaft. Hey … Shaft was from the ‘70s, too! We suck.
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Ongoing
Coronado Promenade Summer Concert Series Price: Free Venue: Spreckels Park Locale: Coronado
According to presenters: “Sunday concerts in the park are signature elements of the Coronado experience, where friendships and family memories are made. This summer’s series promises to be as entertaining, fun and awesome as any in our 44-year history.” 4L Magazine’s take: Have you noticed how often I mention
Coronado? Is that because I like it that much, or is Coronado just that much cooler? Show up to a few concerts and decide for yourself, ya schlub.
Ongoing
Who Dunnit? Gaslamp Murder Mystery Adventure Murder and Mayhem Price: $25 per person Venue: Dick’s Last Resort Locale: Gaslamp
According to presenters: “Who Dunnit? Gaslamp is a murder mystery adventure tour that lasts approximately two hours. You will visit several of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most popular destinations while solving a murder mystery.” 4L Magazine’s take: Yes, I’m including it again. You can invite me to come write about your murder and mayhem dinner adventure. I promise to show up. I suppose I could call and ask, but what’s the fun in that? Plus, I still have a sneaking suspicion that I’m the only person who reads these.
Through Aug. 29
Summer Sunset Luau Price: Adults - $45 ($64 for non-resort guests); children 5-12 - $17 ($29 for non-resort guests); children under 5 - free Venue: Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa Locale: Mission Bay
According to presenters: “A San Diego summer tradition unlike any other, the Catamaran is hosting its sunset luaus for the 14th year in a row. The celebration of the Hawaiian tradition includes live music, fiery torch dancers and a buffet featuring a roasted Kalua pig.” 4L Magazine’s take: Hey, it’s cheaper than a flight to Hawaii. Plus, with all the tiki torch dancing, there’s a chance for unexpected Hawaiian pyrotechnics … which is the name of my fictional hip hop breakdance crew.
Ongoing after Aug. 24 opening
BEERology: Craft, Culture and Civilization Price: $5-$12.50 Venue: San Diego Museum of Man Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Modern civilization is beer civilization! Cultures around the world perfected brewing in interesting ways. Beer-loving headhunters from the Amazon, for example, chewed poisonous cassava root so it could become a drinkable beer.” 4L Magazine’s take: I don’t think they’ll make you chew cassava
root and poison yourself but you never know. Actually, I’m pretty sure they won’t do that. The folks at SDMoM are brilliant and have tact and refinement. And most likely won’t kill you. Perhaps you’d better behave just in case. Through Aug. 29
Summer Camp at the New Children’s Museum Price: Varies Venue: New Children’s Museum Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Spend summer break thinking, playing and creating in a camp at the New Children’s Museum! Whether you’re cooking up a tasty treat, exploring the outdoors or learning how to dance, sculpt or paint, you’re sure to have a fun experience.” 4L Magazine’s take: Ditch the video games and let your
children explore the world outside of Shaun the Sheep, Dora the Explorer, and Kolchak. Oh, you don’t know who Kolchak is? My daughter Samantha does, which makes her cooler than you. I’ll give you a hint where you can find it: It rhymes with Netflix. E-mail me which Kolchak episode was your favorite. Sam and I prefer either Jack the Ripper or Horror in the Heights. 114 4L magazine | AUGUST 2014
Ongoing
Gaslamp Quarter Historical Walking Tour Price: $12-$15 Venue: Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House Locale: Downtown
According to presenters: “Tour architecturally significant structures of the period from Old City Hall to the Romanesque style Keating Building and hear the fascinating stories of the people and characters who shaped the destiny of San Diego.” 4L Magazine’s take: Believe it or not, San Diego used to be known
for something other than Simon & Simon, Jimmie Johnson and being synonymous with a whale’s vagina. 4L Magazine factoid: I actually went to junior high and high school with Jimmie Johnson (gratuitous name drop), and right about now I’m trying to cram a joke about Jimmie and a whale’s vagina in here but he was actually a really nice guy, so it just doesn’t seem appropriate.
Through Aug. 22
TGIF Concerts in the Park Price: Free Venue: Various parks in Carlsbad Locale: Carlsbad
According to presenters: “Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks offer great music, great dancing and great fun for everyone!” 4L Magazine’s take: I’ve lived in
Carlsbad for more than five years and still haven’t made it to one of these. I think that qualifies as a high crime or treason. But in all honestly, you should go check it out, but get there early because people camp out to get good seats. 4lmagazine.com
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