About Town Magazine Winter 2023

San Diego & North County

A Sink To Design Your Kitchen Around

The Galley Workstation makes life in the kitchen easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Effortlessly transition from prep, to cooking, to cleaning using this multi-tiered kitchen sink system. Unlike a conventional kitchen sink, there’s plenty of room for your favorite people to join in the action with you. Everyone congregates in the kitchen. Might as well make the best of it.

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Orchard Hill Country Inn

Known for its crunchy apples and delectable pies, Julian is a perfect place for a restful and romantic winter getaway. Spend the day as you please: hiking, wine touring, shopping, or observing wolves at a wolf sanctuary. Spend the night at Orchard Hill Country Inn Located a short walk from downtown, this well-appointed boutique hotel is sure to restore your sense of inner calm. The special Valentine’s Celebration package includes a delectable five-course dinner and chocolate-dipped strawberries and a bottle of Champagne in your room upon arrival!

Just in time for the New Year, Beyond Pilates has opened its newest studio in the village of Rancho Santa Fe, adjacent to the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. Unlike the other six Beyond Pilates Studios located about town, this charming and intimate studio only offers private sessions and has a limited number of members. But community is still its driving force. “Beyond Pilates is one big family,” says owner Brad Nayfack. “We build one-on-one relationships with our members and encourage them to connect with each other.” Brad says that there is always a sharp upswing in membership in January, but keeping members engaged throughout the year is the goal. By participating regularly in classes, fundraisers, and other special events, members of Beyond Pilates realize that pilates is more than just another form of exercise: it has a healing effect on the mind and body. “It’s a whole new attitude and it has a snowball effect,” Brad says. “Beyond Pilates is not just a workout, it’s a way of living.” To find a studio near you, visit beyondpilates.com

Tomatomania, the world’s largest (and most fun) tomato seedling sale will take place at the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon this February. In addition to the plant sale featuring a myriad of varieties of organic tomatoes, heirlooms, and most you cannot find anywhere else, The Garden will host a variety of workshops. Sign up for Irrigation 101, Planting on a Hillside, Catching and Harvesting Rainwater, Composting, iPhone Photography, Succulent Arranging, How to Hire a Landscape Professional, Commonsense Gardening Tips, Erosion Control, Pruning, Proper Tree Planting, The Dirt on Soil, and more! Watch for updates at tomatomania.com and follow on Insta (@tomatomania) and Facebook (Tomatomania).

HELP EMPTY THE TREASURE CHEST

Stunning, Ann Gish!

duvet set, based on a gilded fan found in The Met’s Costume Institute, features opulent embroidery undulated on a linen ground in gold on white. “Fans” is just one of the many exquisite items you’ll find at Between the Sheets in Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade. Be sure to get there during January’s month-long White Sale, featuring some of the shop’s lowest prices all year. Ask for moving updates because they plan to relocate around March 1!

For more than 20 years, Jewels by the Sea has delighted shoppers with its treasures. Tucked away in a shopping corridor at 1237 Prospect Street, the tiny boutique is bursting with unique jewelry (including pieces by local artists, estate and vintage gems, diamonds, gold, silver, and copper), as well as scarves, ornaments, and gifts. Linda Jalving, the shop’s charming owner, has decided to retire and to thank her wonderful clients and friends, she is having a winter-long sale. For details, see the coupon in GREAT OFFERS on page 69!

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Mach-E Stories

A Faster Horse

By Mossy Ford customer Omar Rehman

The Mach-E has been nothing but a blast to drive. Whether you call it a Mustang or not, that’s not the point. The fact that Ford could make such a well-built car that performs as an all-around EVerything vehicle is awesome. Dodging gas stations, and “filling-up” at home has been nothing but convenient and very simple to do. The sore spot of public charging is put at ease with the plug-and-charge feature Ford has integrated into the vehicle.

The silver lining of the public charge times is having the opportunity to meet other people. Numerous times the conversation has started with the compliments on the Mach-E and its beautiful Grabber Blue color. (I would definitely be lying if I said this car doesn’t turn heads. I know when I first saw one I couldn’t stop staring!) These conversations are definitely an added bonus to any EV road trip.

As an owner of a previous Mustang GT, my dear sister was slightly reluctant at first to like the Mach-E, but after taking the wheel she instantly fell in love. This is definitely something I can relate to. Like her, I didn’t want to find myself behind the wheel of an electric vehicle anytime soon, but this new Mustang definitely convinced me this Is what a vehicle should be like and what the future looks like…and as a result my sister and I both have complimentary Mach-E’s (she chose the Cyber Orange color!).

PHOTOS BY DONNY MICHEL

XERISCAPING

7 principles for the garden

Derived from the Greek word xeros for dry, xeriscaping is the practice of designing or creating landscapes using little water for the purpose of water conservation. In San Diego, ongoing drought conditions pose a challenge to our water supply. It’s important that gardeners rethink the way they use water. Xeriscaping is a cost-effective way to save water and beautify their surroundings.

The word xeriscape was first coined by the Colorado utility, Denver Water, in 1981.

Denver Water developed a list of seven principles to help gardeners around the world create beautiful, water-efficient gardens.

1. DESIGN PLAN

Map out your existing landscape and create a base plan to determine what types of plants should go where in your yard. Through efficient landscaping, you can preserve water and have an enjoyable garden. Native and desert-adapted plants will provide lovely, colorful, and shady outdoor spaces around your home. Include an automatic sprinkler system, if desired.

2. SOIL IMPROVEMENT

It is important to test your soil prior to planting so you know what plants will adapt to your site and what kind of amendments your soil may need. You will want to loosen the soil to allow for better and faster infiltration of water and air needed for the plants’ root structure to become established and survive. You may also need to add compost to increase the soil’s water holding capacity.

3. TURF ALTERNATIVES

Because grass requires a great deal of water and maintenance, you will want to use it only where it provides functional benefits. Avoid planting grass in slopes and areas that are hard to irrigate or maintain. Good alternatives for grass are drought-tolerant ground cover, native grasses, and wildflowers.

4. PLANT ZONES

Choose native plants because they require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides, and they usually do not require soil amendment. To minimize water waste, group plants with similar light, water, and maintenance requirements together. Plants that need more water belong in low-lying drainage areas, near downspouts, or in the shade of other plants.

5. MULCHES

Apply mulch at the base of plants to retain moisture, keep plant roots cool, and control weed growth and erosion. Mulch can also reduce soil compaction and salt buildup. Typical mulches include compost, bark chips, and inert materials such as decomposed granite and river run rock.

6. EFFICIENT IRRIGATION

Water deeply and infrequently to develop deep roots and more drought tolerance. You should be able to water efficiently by hand or with an automatic sprinkler. Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover.

7. MAINTENANCE

Your new garden may require more watering as it gets established. As your garden matures, xeriscaping will minimize your maintenance efforts, but it will always require some routine pruning, weeding, and fertilizing.

The information for this article was provided by The Water Conservation Garden, a nonprofit organization in El Cajon. The 5.5-acre educational garden showcases how beautiful our landscapes can be with droughttolerant and low-water-use plants, with many styles of gardens to explore. The Garden also provides practical hands-on workshops, lectures, and classes to help gardeners practice water conservation. Through its Ms. Smarty-Plants™ youth education program, more than 60,000 children are introduced to the concept of water conservation each year. To learn more, visit thegarden.org. ✲

TOP TO BOTTOM: The Water Conservation Garden is composed of a series of water-smart exhibits and gardens

PHOTOS BY DONNY MICHEL

Loving LEgumEs

Packed with protein and so delicious, these dishes warm any winter day.

PHOTOS BY NOUSHIN NOURIZADEH

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar’s Jamaican Jerk Pork Bellies with Black-eyed Peas

Pork bellies served with baby carrots, Swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, clear spicy jelly jam, and sweet potato purée

Pomodoro’s Risotto Della Nonna

Sausages, lentils, saffron sauce, and Italian parmesan cheese atop a bed of risotto

Ranch 45’s Chili

Brandt ground beef and sirloin flap, kidney beans, onions, housemade bone broth, cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices garnished with avocado, shredded Monterey jack cheese, and green onions

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

The universal symbol of love

PHOTOS BY DONNY MICHEL

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For store details, please see our Directory (pp 70-71).

Flower Hill Promenade (Lower Level) 2670 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 858.481.0683 sweetpeadelmar.net

San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Mission Beach

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELMONT PARK & THE PLUNGE

THERE’S NOTHING

QUITE LIKE A WINTER’S

DAY at the beach, especially Mission Beach. Besides beautiful wide reaches of sand, Mission Beach has an inviting boardwalk with an array of restaurants and fun boutiques, an indoor swim park, and an outdoor amusement park. Although the ocean’s temperature makes it less inviting for a swim, it provides a beautiful backdrop for a wonderful day.

Start the morning with a walk on the Ocean Front Walk, which runs parallel to the beach from the southernmost tip of Mission Beach at the jetty north to Law Street in Pacific Beach. If you’re an early riser, you can join the walkers and joggers who make this 3.7-mile path part of their regular routine. Or plan to arrive at around nine, when the lifeguards report for duty and the shopkeepers start to open their doors. Grab a coffee, tighten your shoelaces, and walk north on the boardwalk as far as you like. Breakfast is a sumptuous tradition on Mission Beach, so make a slight detour to enjoy the cinnamon roll French toast at Olive Café or The Mission’s avocado toast served on house-made rosemary bread.

There are plenty of ways to spend the rest of your day. Biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading are permitted on the boardwalk, at speeds less than 8 mph. If you haven’t brought your own gear, you can arrange a short-term rental with one of several locally owned businesses in the area. There are also plenty of great boutiques dedicated to the beach lifestyle, including The Bikini Shoppe, which carries the latest designer swimwear and accessories.

If chilly water doesn’t deter you, you can wiggle into a wetsuit and rent a board. Although Mission Beach isn’t known for consistently great surf, it has its days. In fact, local surfers tell us that the winter is the best time of year to catch good waves, when swells come in from the north and east Pacific Ocean.

Prefer warmer waters? Head for the Plunge Pool, a 20,000-square-foot venue and entertainment facility located at Belmont Park. Offering an incredible heated pool with both shallow and deep ends, the Plunge is equipped with a retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling windows. Purchase a one-, two-, or three-hour recreational session pass, or buy a recreational day pass for full access to the facility all day.

Mission Beach stretches two miles along the western side of the Mission Beach peninsula

The Plunge’s Wibit Slide

Belmont Park’s Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

WhenYou Go

Take the West Mission Bay Dr exit off I-8 and follow West Mission Bay Dr to Mission Blvd. Turn left (south) on Mission Blvd. There are public parking lots on either side of Mission Blvd, just south of Belmont Park. An additional parking lot is located to the east on the south side of Mission Bay Dr. The daily rate is $20/24 hours. In addition, San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System provides bus service to Mission Beach and along the coast north to Pacific Beach.

OCEAN WALK HOURS

Mission Beach’s boardwalk is open to pedestrians 24 hours/day. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk, beach, or adjacent parks between 9 am and 4 pm through March 31. Leashed dogs are welcome in the early morning hours and after 4 pm.

HELPFUL INFO

Belmont Park belmontpark.com

Plunge San Diego plungesandiego.com

GREAT RESTAURANTS

The Olive Café 805 Santa Clara Place olivecafe.biz

The Mission 3795 Mission Blvd themissionsd.com

Cannonball

3105 Ocean Front Walk cannonballsd.com

Sandbar Sports Grill

718 Ventura Place sandbarsportsgrill.com

See if you can conquer the giant floating obstacle course, relax in the dry sauna, or just sit back and enjoy the ocean views. No day at Mission Beach is complete without spending time at Belmont Park. Admission to this iconic seven-acre beachfront family-friendly amusement park is free, and you are welcome to explore and pay for the rides à la carte style. You can also purchase ticket bundles, or a park pass for a full day of unlimited rides and attractions. The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, a vintage wooden roller coaster first constructed in 1925, will be closed for maintenance until early February, but there are plenty of other things to do. The exhilarating Beach Blaster swings daring riders into the sky in random directions, reaching heights of up to 67 feet. There is also a rock-climbing wall, a go-kart track, a classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride, and a zip line that lets you soar above it all. Plan to have dinner at a restaurant with an ocean view at sunset. The sky deck of Sandbar Sports Grill serves great authentic tacos, and Cannonball, a hip second-story restaurant, features inventive sushi and California fare. Listen for the surf instead of sleigh bells, and watch the beautiful sight of the sun sinking into the sea. This is how San Diegans spend a winter’s day: playing and walking in Mission Beach, our winter wonderland. ✲

Beach-themed shops on Ventura Place

LINDSEY DERYCKERE

SURROUNDED BY ART

La Jolla’s passion lives on

Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library; Artist Eva Struble in her studio; Stuart Collection’s Bear 2005 by Tim Hawkinson; Inside the Museum of Contemporary Art

DANIEL LANG

PHILIPP SCHOLZ RITTERMANN

ERRE 2020 by Marcos Ramirez

THE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY

Devoted exclusively to music and art, the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is a rare cultural institution that offers a depth and accessibility of resources and programs found nowhere else in the San Diego area. Members can check materials out from the library’s collection of art books, musical scores, LPs, children’s books, and more. Members also receive discounts on events including art lectures, jazz, acoustic, and chamber music concerts, and studio art classes. The Library is free and open to the public five days a week, with regular exhibitions on view in a historic 1920s building. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, Open Tue–Sat, 10 am–5:30 pm, ljathenaeum.org

MURALS OF LA JOLLA

One of the Athenaeum’s ongoing projects is Murals of La Jolla, which provides a public platform for world-class artists to create commissioned site-specific works. There are 15 mural sites around La Jolla. Murals stay on view for approximately two years. Current murals include projects by John Baldessari, Chitra Ganesh, June Edmonds, and Marcos Ramirez ERRE. Various sites (see map online) around La Jolla, Open 24/7, muralsoflajolla.com

LA JOLLA COMMUNITY CENTER

There always seems to be something of interest for art enthusiasts at La Jolla Community Center, a vibrant nonprofit that hosts a robust calendar with art exhibits, demonstrations, and classes. La Jolla Community Center also serves as the home gallery for La Jolla Art Association’s more than 50 local artists. Every two months, a new collection of artwork by these members is installed on the center’s walls and offered for sale, with a portion of each sale benefitting programs and events at the center. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Boulevard, ljcommunitycenter.org

THE STUART COLLECTION AT UC SAN DIEGO

The 1,200-acre campus of UC San Diego provides an inspiring landscape for contemporary sculpture. The Stuart Collection has commissioned more than 20 leading artists to create outdoor sculptures that are site-specific. Many of the installations are fused to university buildings or integrated into the grounds. Visitors are welcome to download a walking tour map on the collection’s website and follow the suggested walking tour any time. UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, stuartcollection.ucsd.edu ✲

La Jolla Project, 1984 by Richard Fleischner at Stuart Collection UC San Diego

PHILIPP SCHOLZ RITTERMANN

WHAT TO SEE THIS WINTER

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

Eva Struble: Midden

January 14–March 3, 2023

Entitled Midden, which means refuse heap, this body of new work by Eva Struble is an exploration of landscapes. They are dreamlike, rendered in strange hues, multiple textures, and painting styles, remaking familiar landscapes into uncanny sites. Struble takes inspiration from locations such as a theatre hidden in the woods of Topanga, CA, to the graffitied rainwater tunnels of Adobe Falls in San Diego, to oyster farms on the Olympic Peninsula, which the artist explored on foot over the past several years before creating this work.

Murals of La Jolla Guided Walking Tour

Last Wednesday each month

This free, scheduled walking tour begins at 5:30 pm on the front steps of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. Reservations are required and the tour is limited to a maximum of 35 guests. Participants can expect to walk at a slow pace as they cover several blocks and visit about one-third of the installations. Tours last about 90 minutes. A self-guided tour with a downloadable mural map is also available online.

La Jolla Community Center

La Jolla Art Association Demonstrations

Last Thursday each month

La Jolla Art Association presents live art demonstrations where a local artist creates a piece of art in real time from a variety of media including oil, watercolor, acrylic, digital, and more. Reservations are required and can be made online.

Thursdays: January 26 Valerie Saiag and the artist and selfbranding, February 23 Kathryn Stephens and mixed media, March 23 Cheryl Flemming and plein air oil painting

Watercolor with Wine Wednesdays, 4-week course

La Jolla Community Center invites everyone to come to experiment, explore, and challenge themselves. Taught by award-winning artist, Minnie Valero, students gain confidence and an understanding of watercolor as they play and paint. Enrollment: $79 (members); $99 (nonmembers). The material list is available on the website.

Wednesdays: January 11, 18, 25, & February 1 from 3–5 pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Free to the Public

Second Sunday & Third Thursday each month

Made possible with support from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the second Sunday free programming, called Prebys Play Day, includes tours especially created for multigenerational participants, at-your-own-pace guides, hands-on art-making activities, an accessible food program, and transportation.

Sundays: January 8, February 12, March 12

Thursdays: January 19, February 16, March 16

TOP TO BOTTOM: June Edmonds’ mural, Ebony on Draper and Girard; a live art demonstration by Dottie Stanley at La Jolla Community Center; a watercolor painted at La Jolla Community Center

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THE ART OF ENHANCEMENT

Two artists who bring new life to existing objects

COLLEEN NORLING Hand-Painted Decoupage

When longtime Point Loma resident Colleen Norling retired from her career as an interior designer, she wanted to create something beautiful for people to enjoy as an accent in their home or office. Each of her hand-painted, handcrafted decoupage shells is created from a real shell and a printed paper napkin. “I’m inspired by the artwork of the napkin, and I add hand painting to enhance what I see to make a unique piece of art.” Colleen explains. She uses a variety of colors and often paints shells to match the décor of an individual’s home or office, but she considers blue and white to be her go-to colors, because they remind her of the coast. The artwork on each shell is protected with clear acrylic so it can be displayed on a stand, or as a dish to hold jewelry. LEFT TO RIGHT: Octopus, $37; oyster, $47; koi fish, $27 Village Consignment | 415 S Cedros Ave, Ste 120 & 160, Solana Beach | villageconsignmentinc.com

BETSY FRANKLIN

Repurposed Jewelry Design

Betsy Franklin travels a lot. She has been all over the world and wherever she goes, she searches the shops, neighborhood fairs, flea markets, and seeks out street vendors for vintage pieces. “I look for pieces that have a history or special design feature that tell a story about the person who made it or wore it,” Betsy explains. She sketches mock-ups of her ideas to decide what will work best. Her designs are a process and more than once she has redesigned a creation until she was satisfied. “Lovers of history, who value things that have stood the test of time, gravitate toward my jewelry,” Betsy says. “They treasure the gently worn patterns and the stories about the previous owners and the times when they lived.” Betsy’s jewelry designs tell stories that we want to hear time and time again.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Vintage Mali wedding bead earrings, $49; Vintage African glass bead necklace with Mexico Olympic Games medallion, $149; Recycled hand-tooled glass bracelet with nomadic Berber tribe coin $49; Faceted carnelian bead necklace with Berber hand-tooled charm, $129; Lapis and vintage Afghani charm earrings, $49

DONATING BLOOD

The habit of giving life

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Since there is no substitute for human blood, hospitals rely on donors to help people of all ages: accident and burn victims, patients undergoing surgery and organ transplants, and individuals battling cancer. About one-third of the nation’s population is eligible to donate, but less than ten percent does.

This low level of eligible donor participation is surprising, especially in a city like San Diego, where donating blood is so easy. In fact, thanks in large part to the San Diego Blood Bank and American Red Cross Southern California, San Diegans have multiple opportunities for eligible individuals to donate blood every day. Through bloodmobiles, community drives, and blood donation centers, these two well-run non-profit organizations ensure that blood is available to the hospitals in San Diego County. After it is donated, blood is processed, tested, stored, and then distributed to hospitals where it is used immediately or stored for future transfusion.

Blood donation is one of the most important things you can do for your community. It allows you to help save the life of a premature infant or trauma victim, or vastly improve the health of someone fighting a chronic disease or cancer. Since blood cannot be manufactured in a laboratory, San Diego hospitals rely on donors for the gift of life.

The donation process could not be easier. Donors start by making an appointment with a neighborhood community blood drive or blood donation center. When they arrive for their appointment, they complete a health history questionnaire followed by a mini-screening where their blood

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The joy of giving at American Red Cross

pressure, pulse, hemoglobin, temperature, and cholesterol are measured. They then settle into a comfortable donor bed and relax as their phlebotomist cleans their arm and draws the blood with a new, sterile needle. On average, it takes less than ten minutes to donate a whole pint of blood. When the donation is complete, donors are asked to sit in a restful spot or relaxation lounge, enjoy a snack, and take it easy for fifteen minutes before leaving.

When donors depart, they are not forgotten. San Diego Blood Bank offers a personalized health portal where they can see the results of their mini-checkups and donation history, and American Red Cross provides an app which allows users to follow their blood journey every step of the way as it makes its way to a hospital to help someone in need. Donors can donate every 56 days, and most find it easiest to make their next appointment before they leave.

To help make blood donation a habit, San Diego Blood Bank created The Guardians Circle, a membership-based appreciation program for donors that pledge to donate within eight weeks from the day they are eligible to do so. Guardians go above and beyond to ensure local patients have lifesaving blood throughout the year and support their community by answering the call to donate blood when they are eligible.

However, the real reward of blood donation has little to do with incentive programs and other tokens of gratitude. People who make blood donation a habit do it because they feel good about it. They benefit from heartfelt gratitude and the satisfaction of knowing they have helped someone—or even saved a life—right here in their own community. ✲

The team of professionals at Café of Life provides holistic care for families in all stages of life, including gentle spinal adjustments for babies

CHIROPRACTIC LOVE

Caring for moms, babies, and family

Often, new mothers seek chiropractic care. “There is a major physical and emotional shift for both mom and baby, when the baby moves from the womb into the world,” she explains. “I modify my care based on each mother’s birth story and what she is comfortable with. Post-birth mothers often present with new misalignments or areas of discomfort because of birth, lack of sleep, baby holding, and breastfeeding. Getting adjusted can help mothers release tension and feel more at ease.”

“As a chiropractor, I access the nervous system through the spine,” says Dr. Carliana Carpenter (Dr. CC), who works at Café of Life in Pacific Beach. She explains that since the spine houses the spinal cord, which is an extension of the brain and sends messages to every organ and muscle in the body, it is important to make sure that those messages are not interfered with by misalignments of the spine. “With every patient, I work to identify and adjust any misalignment that could impact the way the body functions and the body moves,” Dr. CC says.

Dr. CC specializes in working with families and specifically women in all stages of motherhood, as well as with babies. She is part of a team of chiropractors and other specialists at Café of Life in Pacific Beach, a care center offering private breastfeeding rooms, a playroom, breastfeeding support meetings, and more. Café of Life provides an atmosphere that invites patients to connect with each other. Here, women can unite with others going through similar challenges, struggles, and celebrations.

Many of Dr. CC’s patients are pregnant. “I use the Webster’s Technique, which is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces nervous system stress, balances pelvic bones, muscles, and ligaments, and optimizes the mother’s pelvic function in pregnancy and birth,” she says. “When the pelvis is in proper alignment, expectant mothers have a better chance at a more comfortable pregnancy, labor, birth, and recovery. There are many ways to deliver the same adjustment and I love figuring out what works best for each person.”

Even babies benefit from Dr. CC’s expert hands. Since the baby cannot differentiate its own nervous system from its mother’s in the early months of life, it can be valuable for both mother and baby to be gently adjusted together. Dr. CC has seen positive results from chiropractic care for infants with colic, sleep problems, digestive difficulties, feeding issues, head asymmetries, and more. She applies her gentlest touch as she examines an infant for misalignment. She also checks the baby’s cranial bones and inside the mouth for any palate issues or jaw tension which can affect latching and breastfeeding. Any necessary chiropractic adjustments are done gently—with mother involved—every step of the way.

“What I do is very unique and also very effective,” Dr. CC says with a big smile—showing us that what she does is also very rewarding. ✲

For more information, visit cafeoflifesandiego.com.

We can all benefit from some chiropractic love from time to time. Chiropractic therapy focuses on the relationship between the nervous system, spine, and the body’s structure and function. It addresses the spine and its relationship with nerves, muscles, joints, bones, and/or connective tissues.

A gentle low back adjustment

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar’s Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

LET’S TALK CHOCOLATE

Light, dense, liquid, and bark

PHOTOS BY NOUSHIN NOURIZADEH

There’s nothing quite like the rich aroma and flavor of chocolate. With more than 600 flavor compounds, it engulfs the palate and adds a new dimension to any recipe.

Chocolate starts out as a bean. Raw cacao (or cocoa) beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and ground to an oily paste, which can be separated into cocoa powder and cocoa butter. In its most natural form, chocolate tastes bitter until we add sugar. From there, the possibilities are endless. Chocolate is as versatile as it is delicious, inspiring chefs to whip up remarkable concoctions all about town.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Traced back to the late nineteenth century, chocolate mousse has many stories about its origin. The dessert was originally called mayonnaise de chocolat. French postImpressionist painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, who also dabbled in the art of cooking, is credited with creating one of the first recipes. Throughout the twentieth century, recipes for the fluffy dessert evolved and today, chocolate mousse is a classic. From light and frothy to creamy and dense, chocolate mousse is a favorite which can be served in many ways.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Food historians trace the history of bread pudding to the High Middle Ages, as frugal cooks created ways to use stale, leftover bread. Back then, bread pudding was known as “poor man’s pudding.” Bread that was hard to chew was soaked in sweet liquid until it softened, then baked in the oven until golden and served warm. While initially a dish associated with England’s lower class, bread pudding eventually moved up the ladder of culinary esteem. Somewhere along the line, this dish was introduced to chocolate, and voilà! Chocolate bread pudding is a perfectly moist, custard dessert with a not-too-sweet taste.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI

The story behind the espresso martini is that British mixologist Dick Bradsell invented it in the early 1980s for a top British model. Legend has it that she wanted a cocktail that would wake her up and the espresso martini did just that. The chocolate espresso martini is one ingredient better, adding a chocolate liqueur or crème de cacao to enhance the bold espresso flavor. Cocoa beans are set atop the frothy foam to represent powerful affirmations such as health, wealth, and happiness.

CHOCOLATE BARK

Simple in theory, chocolate bark can be made lickety-split. Start with a chocolate base, add a layer or two of almost anything, and you have something that qualifies as chocolate bark. But the deliciousness lies in the details, like tempered chocolate. Tempered chocolate has a shiny, flawless appearance and makes a firm, crisp snap when broken. It also overwhelms the tastebuds with chocolate flavor. With the base in place, chefs let their imaginations run wild to make exciting layers of textures and mind-blowing flavors. ✲

READ BETWEEN THE LINES

From bold to thin, stripes are in!

PHOTOS BY DONNY MICHEL

1 Set of two decorative set up boxes (10”x 6” & 12”x8”), $124 Between The Sheets, Del Mar

2 Handcrafted Shebobo bag, $58 Lavender Home & Garden, Del Mar

Roxy poncho, $56 The Bikini Shoppe, San Diego

French terry v-neck, $50 Blue Apparel, La Jolla

Butera pillow, $235 Village Consignment, Solana Beach

Anne & Valentin Filomena frames, $630, Fenda frames, $630 Be Seen Optics, La Jolla

7 Wanakome Canadian hoodie, $95

The Faded Awning, La Jolla

8 Child’s Mayoral hooded sweater, $48; long sleeve tee, $27

Sweetpea Children’s Shop, Del Mar

9 Anaya rectangular pillow, $80; square pillow, $92

The Faded Awning, La Jolla

10 Evolve Hadean Bamboo Street skateboard $1,845

Pedego Electric Bikes La Jolla

For store details, please see our Directory (pp 70-71).

Boston Common in winter

Boston

Off the Beaten Path

BY WENDY VAN DIVER

THERE’S NO OTHER TOWN QUITE LIKE BOSTON, Massachusetts. Infused with colonial history, abundant in culture, and home to 50 colleges and universities, this charming seaport city offers plenty of sites and attractions to entertain visitors. You can hop on trolleys and duck boats, follow the footsteps of America’s founding fathers with a costumed guide, and take selfies in front of dozens of historic sites. But to really get a feel for this town, it’s worth stepping off the beaten path.

I first visited Boston as a teenager when my older brother moved there in the 1970s. Together, we followed The Freedom Trail (a 2.5-mile walking tour that leads to 16 historically significant sites including museums, churches, meeting houses, cemeteries, and a ship) to tell the story of the American Revolution. On another visit, my brother chartered a fishing boat in Boston Harbor, and I cheered him on as he snared a tough-fighting bluefish. We ate at Local Seafoods when it was only a single restaurant, not a chain. And we took the MBTA Subway (commonly known as the “T”) and walked wherever we went. Forty-plus years have passed, and I have just returned from another trip to Boston. I’m happy to report, it’s as charming as ever.

Boston is a very walkable town, so plan to wear your comfiest boots or walking shoes wherever you go. Start by getting acclimated with a stroll through the narrow streets of Chinatown and pick out an appealing dim sum restaurant to return to during your trip. Or head to Boston Harbor and check out the options for a harbor cruise. Although most companies take a hiatus in the coldest winter months, a couple of heated luxury ships still have offerings.

The famed Freedom Trail, marked with a red line painted into the pavement, is one of Boston’s most popular tourist attractions. You can book an informative 90-minute walking tour with The Freedom Trail Foundation, or if this sounds too touristy, follow it on your own. Many of the historic sites along the trail have docents and plaques with in-depth information. In addition, I discovered The Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea, which stretches about a mile, from the Massachusetts State

KYLE KLEIN / GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS

the Sea features eight locations. Each point is marked by a pillar with a QR code providing information, or you can use your cell phone for a virtual tour.

Beyond historic buildings, Boston prides itself on its green spaces. Beyond the park that’s on every tourist’s list, Boston Common, check out the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Home to a splendid carousel with hand-carved characters inspired by sea creatures and more, this park is a relatively new part of the urban landscape. Next, pop into The Boston Public Market for coffee, or anything your heart desires.

On my most recent trip, I visited two places that were new to me. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Boston, is stunning. The museum overlooks the sea and the city of Boston—two of President Kennedy’s greatest loves. I have visited several presidential museums and was very impressed with the way the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy was presented. I felt like I had taken a time capsule back to the early 1960s. Drop-in admission is available on a limited basis, so it is advisable to reserve your tickets online.

Boston’ skyline view from the South Boston Waterfront (or Seaport) District

Faneuil Hall

JFK PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

VISITORS

I also spent a couple of hours at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It’s mind-boggling how much one person can collect in a lifetime! In the late nineteenth century, Isabella Stewart Gardner, a modest art collector, inherited 1.75 million dollars upon her father’s death and, with her husband, bought land in the Back Bay Fens neighborhood to build a museum. Isabella spent the remainder of her life on a buying spree, acquiring an astounding number of objects from around the world to fill her four-story museum building—a fifteenth-century style Venetian palace. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum comprises more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, silver, ceramics, rare books, and archival objects from ancient Rome, medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, Asia, the Islamic world, nineteenth-century France, and America.

To round out your visit, be sure to check out the grounds of a college campus or two, order lobster ravioli at a tiny restaurant in the North End, find new fashions in the boutiques on Charles Street and Beacon Hill, and take the “T” from point A to point B. With 23 distinct neighborhoods, you’re bound to find something new around every red-brick corner. ✲

Plan Your Trip

GETTING THERE

Nonstop and connecting flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are available daily. From the airport, you can take the MBTA (the “T”) Subway, app-taxi, or cab to your accommodations..

WHERE TO STAY

Choose a hotel in a central downtown location with easy access to The “T.” Two affordable options are Langham and Harborside Inn.

MORE INFO

bostonusa.com gardnermuseum.org jfklibrary.org

northendboston.com thefreedomtrail.org

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

OH, SO COZY

Herno puffer jacket, $685 Sigi’s Boutique, Women’s v-notch hoodie, $55 Blue Apparel, La Jolla 3 Shawl Dawls blanket wrap, $46 CoCo Rose, Del Mar Handwoven cashmere throw, $1,375

Between The Sheets, Del Mar 5 Ugg Bailey Zip Mini, $160 Cedros Soles, Solana Beach

Silk and cotton pajama set, $210 Lavender Home & Garden, Del Mar 7 Softies robe, $109 Lavender Home & Garden, Del Mar

Cienna embroided Frida jacket, $259

Satori Designs, Solana Beach 9 Pura Vida mini daypack, $45 The Bikini Shoppe, 10 RVCA knitted beanie, $26

The Bikini Shoppe, San Diego 11 Scenic La Jolla hoodie, $60 Blue Apparel, La Jolla

Buchanan antique tartan lambswool blanket, $220 Sigi’s Boutique, La Jolla

For store details, please see our Directory (pp 70-71).

Pummarò’s Dovizia Pizza features prosciutto, mushrooms, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, spicy salami, black and green olives, and a flavorful crust

THE REAL DEAL

What it takes to make authentic Neapolitan pizza

A thin, soft, golden crust that bubbles up and is charred in spots, fresh toppings, and creamy cheese are what we love about Neapolitan-style pizza. Fabio Speziali, the owner of Pummarò Pizzeria in Point Loma, says there are many secrets to making one and he is willing to share a few.

THE INGREDIENTS

Mozzarella cheese is a standard pizza ingredient, but Neapolitan pizzas specifically call for fresh buffalo mozzarella (also known as mozzarella di bufala in Italian). Made from the milk of the water buffalo, buffalo mozzarella is creamier, richer, and more succulent than mozzarella made from cow’s milk. It is also more difficult to find. In fact, Pummarò flies the fresh buffalo mozzarella it uses every two weeks from a designated supplier in Italy. Authentic Italian meats (also known as salumi) are essential to a Neapolitan pizza. Boasting a wide variety of flavors, each meat is seasoned with salt, spices, and herbs and hung to cure, age, and dry in a traditional method. Even the olive oil is imported from Italy. It must be 100 percent extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown, harvested, pressed, and bottled in Italy.

THE TECHNIQUE

Making a Neapolitan pizza isn’t as easy as looking up a recipe on the internet. In fact, Pummarò has a genuine pizzaiolo, a pizza chef from Naples who is thoroughly trained in the Neapolitan way of making pizza. A pizzaiolo knows how to make and manipulate the dough, and how to select the right fresh produce, meats, and cheeses to produce the best flavor. Pummarò’s Chef Christian understands the science behind the cheese he uses. For example, the soft texture of buffalo mozzarella gets watery when it’s heated. Chef Christian has many tricks for decreasing the moisture of the cheese to prevent the pizza from getting soggy. The Associazioine Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) in Naples was created to protect the integrity of pizza makers and pizzerias worldwide. Certified pizzaiolos complete more than 60 hours of training to ensure the traditional superior quality of Neapolitan-style pizza.

THE OVEN

It’s not possible to make a Neapolitan-style pizza in a regular kitchen oven. Only an authentic Italian wood-fired brick oven made with top-grade fire bricks will deliver the pizza’s desired flavor and texture. The oven must be circular in shape to maintain optimal airflow, be made from refractory material to reach high temperatures, have a low door to retain the heat, have a resilient cook plate, and be able to reach and maintain a temperature of 900 degrees. Pummarò’s wood-fired pizza oven was imported directly from Italy. Cooked in just 90 seconds, the finished pizza crust is charred in spots, which add flavor to the crust. The charring is desirable because this savory, slightly bitter flavor complements the more subtle tastes of buffalo mozzarella, cured meats, and other toppings. The crust is tender and can be folded for easy eating. ✲

Fresh buffalo mozzarella is one key ingredient

LEARNING GOES WILD

What interactive habitats can teach us

PHOTOS BY ANNALISA JOHNSON

Do you have childhood memories of visiting the zoo? Laughing at the monkeys as they swung from branch to branch, marveling at the height of a giraffe and the size of an elephant? Besides a plaque naming the species and its country of origin, there was little more to learn.

Today’s zoos have undergone a remarkable transformation. According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), zoos are instrumental in enhancing the public’s understanding of wildlife and conservation. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums play a vital role in educating more than 180 million visitors—including 51 million students each year—about wild animals, their habitats, their related conservation issues, and the ways in which visitors can contribute to their preservation.

Built on the site of San Diego’s historic Children’s Zoo, the expansive, new 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp opened in March 2022. It is part of the AZAaccredited San Diego Zoo and, in the short time it has been welcoming visitors, it has received high acclaim and rave reviews from local families and educators. The stateof-the-art, multi-ecosystem experience is providing guests of all ages exciting new ways to connect with nature, actively play, encounter new species, and develop an empathy for wildlife.

Inside the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, visitors can explore four separate and absorbing habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows, and Desert Dunes. In each of these zones, an intriguing blend of innovation and immersive technology create an interactive environment with opportunities to learn about extraordinary species—ranging from leaf-cutter ants and orb weaver spiders to prairie dogs and sloths. Here, children can learn by doing as they climb, scramble, and jump in the nature play areas. They can use microscopes, interactive tables, and touch-screen games and inhale the air in scented environments. In addition, through a variety of one-of-akind experiences with animals, they can connect like never before to the natural world and understand the importance of conserving wildlife.

We followed Shally Zomorodi (featured in STYLE p. 38), and her four children, Arishia, Arshan, Shyla, and Shayden, on a recent visit to Danny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.

“My children range in ages from three to twelve and they all had a fantastic time, learning things at every turn,” Shally says. “Usually when we go to places, they want to leave after about an hour. To my surprise, when it was time to go they refused! They were having so much fun and learning about the animals was so exciting for them! We can’t wait to come back.’

Interactive learning experiences like the ones offered at Basecamp offer more than entertainment. They strengthen the human connection to wildlife to increase our awareness of conservation and sustainable practices. By forming this bond early, young visitors can become advocates for wild animals and make a difference in the outlook for wildlife and their habitats worldwide.

According to a report prepared by the AZA Conservation Education Committee, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are unique venues for students to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking, with important opportunities for real-life applications. “Like museums, science centers, and nature centers, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums primarily use teaching that values interest and engagement over specific concepts and skills, leading to motivation and persistence on the part of the learner,” the report states. In addition to promoting the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, zoos and aquariums are important for students with special needs, who often thrive in unique learning environments.

It’s a great idea for families to visit the zoo together. With phones and other devices tucked away, they can make decisions on what to do and what to see as a group. Older siblings can guide younger children as they explore a habitat: reading signs, pointing to wildlife, and learning about the environment. A day at the zoo encourages a healthy lifestyle and a chance to bond while having fun.

Gone are the days when a trip to the zoo was limited to seeing animals from other parts of the world and mimicking them. Today’s zoos encourage visitors to observe and think seriously about the impact mankind has on wildlife and the future of our planet. They are a platform for discovery, research, conversation, and action. What’s more, they make learning fun. ✲

Photographer Annalisa Johnson @annaalisaj | Models The Zomorodi Family @shallyzomorodi

Producer & Stylist Amy Davis @the.establishmint | Videographer Blake Arnold @blake1arnold Photographers Assistant Donny Michel @donnymichel | Hair/Makeup Hollie Berry @hollieberrybeauty Shally’s Wardrobe Cedros Soles @cedrossoles

Families who visit San Diego Zoo’s Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp are invited to interact, explore, investigate, climb, and scramble through a variety of exciting exhibits as they learn about wildlife

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CARLSBAD

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

CoCo Rose 760.707.2262 2975 State St Carlsbad, CA 92008 cocorose.com Sedera 760.634.7939 1923 Calle Barcelona, Ste 151 Carlsbad, CA 92009 shopsedera.com

DEL MAR

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

CoCo Rose 858.356.9774 Del Mar Plaza 1555 Camino Del Mar, Ste 325 Del Mar, CA 92014 cocorose.com

Sweetpea Children’s Shop 858.481.0683

Flower Hill Promenade 2670 Via De La Valle, Ste A-140 Del Mar, CA 92014 sweetpeadelmar.net

HOME GOODS, GIFTS & DESIGN

Between the Sheets 858.847.3300

Flower Hill Promenade 2650 Via De La Valle , Ste C210 Del Mar, CA 92014 betweenthesheetsinc.com

Lavender Home & Garden Shop 858.999.6836

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ENCINITAS

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

Queen Eileen's 760.436.4845 548 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 queeneileens.com

JULIAN

PLACES TO STAY

Orchard Hill Country Inn 760.765.1700 2502 Washington St Julian, CA 92036 orchardhill.com

LA JOLLA

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

Blue Apparel 858.454.2583 1237 Prospect St, Ste M La Jolla, CA 92037 blueapparel.com

Sigi’s Boutique 858.454.7244 7888 Girard Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 sigislajolla.com

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Be Seen Optics 858.291.8211 5702 La Jolla Blvd, Ste 102 La Jolla, CA 92037 beseenoptics.com

HOME GOODS, GIFTS & DESIGN

BLR Antique Maps, Inc. 858.551.8500 7407 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037 raremaps.com

The Faded Awning 858.456.7464 7464 Girard Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

JEWELRY

Bowers Jewelers 858.459.3678 7860 Girard Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 bowersjewelersoflajolla.com Jewels By The Sea 858.459.5166 1237 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037 jewelsbythesea.biz

RECREATION

Pedego Electric Bikes La Jolla 858.291.8845 5702 La Jolla Blvd, Ste 101A La Jolla, CA 92037 pedegolajolla.com

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar 858.964.5400 Grande Colonial La Jolla 910 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037 nine-ten.com

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Osteria Romantica 858.551.1221 2151 Avenida De La Playa La Jolla, CA 92037 osteriaromantica.com

OCEAN BEACH RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Bean Me Up (Drive Thru) 2231 Sunset Cliffs Blvd Ocean Beach, CA 92107

PALM DESERT

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

CoCo Rose 760.846.8757

JW Marriott Shopping Colonnade 74855 Country Club Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 cocorose.com CoCo Rose 760.895.4132

Desert Springs Market Place 74924 Country Club Dr #G130 Palm Desert, CA 92260 cocorose.com

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Be Seen Optics 760.565.1889 73375 El Paseo Dr, Ste E Palm Desert, CA 92260 beseenoptics.com

POINT LOMA

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Pomodoro 619.523.1301 2833 Avenida De Portugal San Diego, CA 92106 pomodorosd.com

Pummarò Pizzeria 619.224.2272 1101 Scott St San Diego, CA 92106 pummaropizzeria.com

RANCHO SANTA FE

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Beyond Pilates Studios 619.729.1774 6036 La Flecha Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 beyondpilates.com

SAN CARLOS

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Beyond Pilates Studios 619.729.1774 7189 Navajo Rd, Ste F San Diego, CA 92119 beyondpilates.com

SAN DIEGO

CAR DEALERSHIPS

Mossy Ford 858.273.7500 4570 Mission Bay Dr San Diego, CA 92109 mossyford.com

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

CoCo Rose 760.334.1638 Headquarters, Seaport Village 789 W Harbor Dr, Ste 124 San Diego, CA 92101 cocorose.com The Bikini Shoppe 858.488.8967 728 Ventura Pl, Ste A San Diego, CA 92109 sandiegobikinishoppe.com

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Beyond Pilates Studios 619.729.1774 4085 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 beyondpilates.com

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

MegN Photography 619.991.7515 @megnphoto megnphotography.com

SANTEE

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Beyond Pilates Studios 619.729.1774 9721 Mission Gorge Rd Santee, CA 92071 beyondpilates.com

SOLANA BEACH

CLOTHING & BOUTIQUES

Cedros Soles 858.794.9911

143 S Cedros Ave, Ste L Solana Beach, CA 92075 socalboutiques.com

Satori Collective 619.708.9357

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PIRCH Kitchen 858.966.3655

118 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 pirch.com

Village Consignment 858.847.0345

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JEWELRY

Passion Fine Jewelry 858.794.8000

415 S Cedros Ave, Ste 100 Solana Beach, CA 92075 passionfinejewelry.com

REAL ESTATE

The Stafford Real Estate Group 760.807.1514

111 S Cedros Ave, Ste 100 Solana Beach, CA 92075 staffordgroupre.com

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Ranch 45 858.461.0092

512 Via De La Valle, Ste 102 Solana Beach, CA 92075 ranch45.com

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS

We say “wow” a lot as we review the incredible photos that are submitted for our cover photo contests. Thank you, talented photographers whose brilliant work makes our decision so hard. Keep them coming!

For photo contest details for the Spring 2023 issue, please see page 9.

Richard Guarisco

Cathy Kozmary

Carl Barlow

Yukiko Matsushita

Keith Brooks

Tyler Delbert

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