JANUARY 2020
INSIDE!
RESOLVE TO GET FIT 5
HEALTHY EATING RESOLUTIONS 6
CHINESE NEW YEAR 9
REDECORATE FOR 2020! 10
HISTORY 13
COOKING AT HOME 14
NORTH PARK THURSDAY MARKET 16
VALENTINE’S DAY ROUND-UP 18
FEATURED ARTIST 21
FOOTBALL! 23
WHERE TO WATCH! 23
PARKING + GETTING TO NORTH PARK 25
FIND WHAT’S INSIDE! 32
FOLLOW US 33
COMING NEXT MONTH : 2020 NORTH PARK MURAL MAP!
IMAGE CREDIT: (RIGHT) ERIC SCIRE
ARTWORK CREDIT: LAUREN YS
TITLE: SEAWALLS
LOCATED AT 2977 UPAS ST.
PHOTO: PILGRIMAGE OF THE HEART
RESOLVE TO GET FITPARADE MAP
Make 2020 the year you reach your fitness goals! There are plenty of places in North Park that make working out FUN, including yoga at Pilgrimage of the Heart and Core Power, boxing classes at BoxFit, pilates at Club Pilates and full body 45 min. workout sessions at F45 Fitness in North Park! Looking for one-on-one personal training sessions? Check out Sly King Fitness!
You can also take in the scenery of our beautiful neighborhood for FREE, while also getting in some cardio and go for a run through Bird Park!
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HEALTHY EATING RESOLUTIONS
Treat yourself in the new year with nights out enjoying local North Park restaurants! Enjoy healthy options from Aburi Sushi, Soi 30th, Northside Shack (brand new!), and dessert at Yog-art! If one of your resolutions is to eat less meat (or even go vegan), try Sipz or Ranchos Cocina for a wide variety of vegan dishes.
Give your dogs the best food and treats there are with plenty of options to choose from at Dexter’s Deli. Organic and healthy options available, your pups will be thanking you!
PHOTO: BOTTLECRAFT
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Before going out to Chinese New Year celebrations on January 25th, stop by North Park for pre-celebration food, drinks or gifts! Pick up gifts for family members at Simply Local, shop for a couple beverages at Bottlecraft or grab take out at any of our amazing restaurants in the neighborhood. Visit Shank & Bone during the Lunar New Year Weekend on Sunday, January 26th and enjoy live lion dancers and traditional Chinese New Year dishes.
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REDECORATE FOR 2020!
Make a bigger resolution in the new year to upgrade your home! Whether it be redecorating inside, or landscaping outside, there are great options in North Park for home renovations! Visit North Park Nursery and Mooch Exterior to get an expert’s opinion on how to transform your home in 2020!
Looking for a quick home refresh? Head to Pigment, Sage Sisters, or Home + Hound for all your indoor decor and houseplant needs!
HISTORY
THE NORTH PARK WATER TOWER
Iconic. Historic. Big. Really big. Built in 1924 from stateof-the-art riveted steel plates, it stands over 140 feet high from the base of its 12 steel girder legs to the top of its cone roof. It can be seen from the California Tower in Balboa Park and Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park. Claimed to be the “largest elevated tank in the world” when constructed, it held more than one million gallons of water, assuring a growing mid-city of plentiful supply at suitable pressure for neighborhood uses, including fire protection. Read the full article explorenorthpark.com/news/ the-north-park-water-tower
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COOKING AT HOME
A great new hobby to start in the new year is cooking at home (and a great way to save money!) Barons Market is your go-to spot in North Park for grocery shopping when trying new recipes. Shop local with at the weekly North Park Thursday Market from 3-7:30pm to pick up locally grown produce while you’re creating a new dish.
Check out Hipcooks on 30th Street to learn some new cooking skills for the new year!
PHOTO: BARONS MARKET
NORTH PARK
THURSDAY MARKET
Every Thursday on North Park Way (behind the North Park Theatre & 30th St.) from 3-7:30pm you’ll find our California Certified Farmers Market filled with local farmers, prepared foods & local artisans, and live music! Do you live local and want to receive weekly coupons & offers from the market? Text NPMARKET to 474747 to join our weekly offers!
@ShopNorthParkMarket
@ExploreNorthPark
VALENTINE’S DAY ROUND-UP
NORTH PARK IS YOUR GO-TO PLACE TO ENJOY THE DAY OF LOVE, WITH HIGH-END, RESTAURANTS FOR A SPECIAL DATE NIGHT, TO A CELEBRATORY NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR OUR LOCAL BREWERIES AND DISTILLERY TASTING ROOMS.
FOODIES
Dunedin
Encontro
Waypoint Public
Soi 30th Thai
Aburi Sushi
Original 40 Brewing
BEER LOVERS
Mike Hess Brewing
North Park Beer Co.
Bottlecraft
COCKTAIL LOVERS
CELEBRATE
ROMANTIC YOUR FRIENDS AT
COCKTAIL LOVERS
619 Spirits
Seven Grand
MUSIC LOVERS
The Observatory
Bar Pink
Smoking Goat
Alexander’s One Door North
Siamo Napoli
ROMANTICS
The Office Bar
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, YOUR BEST FRIENDS, OR EVEN BY YOURSELF (NOTHING BETTER THAN TAKE OUT!)
HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS ON PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO THIS VALENTINE’S DAY IN NORTH PARK!
HIGH-END,
FEATURED ARTIST
DON MASSE
To emphasize the contrast/ dichotomy of the North Park community Don combined figurative charcoal/chalk architectural drawings with digitally rendered pixelated skies. He wanted to play off the traditions present in the community with the changes that 21st century digital technology is bringing to society. The contrast between the handling of foreground and background in each creates a visually striking composition that he envisioned having a strong impact on people on the streets as they go about their day.
Don Masse works at a visual arts magnet school and maintains an active blog and instagram about that work
www.shinebritezamorano.com
@shinebritezamorano
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PHOTO: TRUE NORTH TAVERN
FOOTBALL!
Start preparing for the NFL Playoffs! Host viewing parties at home leading up to the Super Bowl, with appetizers and meals to make for your guests! The North Park Thursday Market has great options for hummus & dips, including California Olive Oil, Baba Foods and South Bay Salsas. Shop for a full platter or get on the grill and make some hamburgers with groceries from Barons Market throughout January!
WHERE TO WATCH!
>>> True North Tavern
California Tap Room
U-31
Redwing
Working Class
West Coast Tavern
619 Spirits
Original 40 Brewing
End Zone Sports Bar & Grill
PARKING + GETTING TO NORTH PARK
PARKING
The North Park Garage on 29th St. offers 386 spaces ready for use 24/7. At just $1/hour during the day and $5 after 6pm, it’s one of the best values in the area. From the rooftop you can enjoy a birds-eye view of the mid-city and on a clear day, even a glimpse of the city skyline.
WALKING DRIVING
North Park is an easily walkable neighborhood, with the main action residing at the University Ave. and 30th St. cross street. Head north or south for only a mile to reach all of the exciting businesses we have to offer!
There’s no hassle parking at the 29th St. parking garage, which is only $1 per hour during the day, with plenty of additional street parking. If you’re heading over a short way from the Lafayette, an Uber/Lyft is a less than 5 min. drive!
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ANNUAL EVENTS
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON (WE PROMISE!)
THURSDAY MARKET
// EVERY THURSDAY
www.northparkfarmersmarket.com
The Thursday Market is open every Thursday from 3PM to 7:30PM on North Park Way, rain or shine! The Market features roughly 45+ independent vendors presenting fresh, locally grown, seasonal, and organic produce and flowers, as well as handmade arts and crafts, and tempting selections of gourmet food.
SDCCU FESTIVAL OF ARTS
www.northparkfestivalofarts.com
// MAY 8-9, 2020
Start your Friday night with the SDCCU Fesitval of Arts Kickoff Night and then spend your Saturday with family and friends exploring the historic and hip North Park neighborhood on University Avenue between 30th and 32nd Street. This free festival has grown into a local tradition that includes unique art, vendor booths, live graffiti art demonstrations, fabulous food, craft beer, and exciting live music performances spread across several stages.
TASTE OF NORTH PARK
www.tasteofnorthpark.com
Stay tuned for all the bites and of North Park! Stay in the know restaraunts, breweries, and October 2020 Taste of North www.explorenorthpark.com/taste-of-north-park-2019
For more information
upcoming events
ExploreNorthPark.com or head to our
PARK
// OCTOBER 10, 2020
and sips at the 2020 Taste know about all the new live music coming to the North Park. Join the newsletter
www.explorenorthpark.com/taste-of-north-park-2019
information about events visit ExploreNorthPark.com our facebook!
NORTH PARK LIVE
// NOVEMBER 2020
www.explorenorthpark.com
The second annual North Park Live is happening November 28th, from 12-4pm throughout the North Park community! Come out to support local business while enjoying live music, live street art, and community prize giveaways! Get into the holiday shopping spirit with local small business deals throughout North Park! See the full lineup of musicians and artists online at explorenorthpark.com
TOYLAND PARADE
www.toylandparade.com
// DECEMBER 6, 2020
Unwrap some magic during the holiday season and partake in festive fun at the annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival. North Park will warmly welcome friends and family to bundle up and delight in San Diego’s most joyful parade. December 6, 2020 | 11AM
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Pilgrimage of the Heart | 4081 30th St
Core Power | 3918 30th St Ste 110
Box Fit | 4101 30th St Suite B
Club Pilates | 3959 30th St #101
F45 Training | 3800 30th St
Sly King Fitness | 2935 Lincoln Ave
Bird Park | Pershing Dr & Upas St
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Aburi Sushi | 3396 30th St
Soi 30th | 3442 30th St
Northside Shack | Coming Soon
Yog-Art | 3026 University Ave
Sipz | 3914 30th St
Rancho Cocina | 3910 30th St
Dexter’s Deli | 3773 30th St
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Simply Local | 3013 University Ave
Bottlecraft North Park | 3007 University Ave
Shank & Bone | 2930 University Ave
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North Park Nursery | 2335 University Ave
Mooch Exterior | 2331 University Ave
Pigment | 3801 30th St
Sage Sisters | 3060 University Ave
Home + Hound | 3768 30th St
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Baron’s Market | 3231 University Ave
Hipcooks | 4048 30th St
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Dunedin | 3501 30th St
Encontro | 3001 University Ave #3001
Waypoint Public | 3794 30th St
Soi 30th | 3442 30th St
Aburi Sushi | 3396 30th St
Original 40 | 3117 University Ave
Mike Hess Brewing | 3812 Grim Ave
North Park Beer Company | 3038 University Ave
Bottlecraft | 3007 University Ave
619 Spirits | 3015 Lincoln Ave
Seven Grand | 3054 University Ave
The Smoking Goat | 3408 30th St
Alexander’s | 3391 30th St
One Door North | 3422 30th St
Siamo Napoli | 3959 30th St
The Observatory | 2891 University Ave
Bar Pink | 3829 30th St
The Office Bar | 3936 30th St
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Don Masse North Park Artwork | 3829 29th St
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True North Tavern | 3815 30th St
California Tap Room | 3812 Ray St
U-31 | 3112 University Ave
Redwing Bar & Grill | 4012 30th St
Working Class | 4095 30th St
West Coast Tavern | 2895 University Ave
619 Spirits | 3015 Lincoln Ave
Original 40 Brewing | 3117 University Ave
End Zone Sports Bar & Grill | 2859 University Ave
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Angela Landsberg
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anna Gamboa
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Julie Pinto
Eric Scire
WRITER
Carli Bazinett
DESIGNERS
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Stephanie Norbeck
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