CORONADO Magazine - October 2024

JOHN DUNCAN Vote

The hot summer road has come to an end … next exit, Fall, and our October Dining Guide!

Hattie starts you off on a trip with some yummy food for every mood … but you’ll have to wait until you’re done with the journey to enjoy Christine’s drink of the month! Drink in hand, enjoy meeting the Chef with Belinda .. these are the living attractions that are fast making Coronado a culinary destination. A little gnosh to go with your sip!

Georgia Chakos Ferrell introduces us to Ron Vernetti … living proof that one person can make an impact. Giving back ones community is a responsibility best learned young, and Safe Harbor Coronado introduces us to 12 high school students who are embracing their role in community stewardship. Louisa Gallo introduces us to two Island Icons: Joe & Emily Talbert … a proud tradition of military and community service. Coronado is fortunate to have so many who are interested in making their neighborhood a better place.

Mary Palumbo has some fun with table settings, just in time for Halloween … a little chill down the spine to go with the chill in the air … and Kris Grant has some fun taking a trip in the footsteps of one of America’s comedic geniuses … Lucille Ball. Come along for the ride and learn about all-things-Lucy!

Fall in Coronado is Fun, Fall in Coronado is Food, and Fall in Coronado is …

… Halloween!

Is your costume ready to go?

Dean K. Eckenroth Jr Editor & Associate Publisher

PUBLISHER

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

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Yummy Food For Every Mood

By HATTIE FOOTE

I was born with a wicked curse. For as long as I can remember, my favorite items have been taken off restaurant menus. I don’t know what this says about my taste, but that is beside the point. When Leroy’s closed, I was actually devastated. The Leroy Burger with truffle fries was my absolute favorite, and when they closed and rebranded to The Islander, I decided it was time to stand up for what I believe in! I would tell everyone who would listen about my predicament, even writing the restaurant strongly worded messages. Just kidding, I was very cutesy and demure. Then, one day, I received a message back saying the Leroy burger would be added to the menu! I was thrilled with my victory, only to eventually realize it was not served with the truffle fries, and I never ordered it again. And now the Islander is no more. Oh, the drama! My family gets great enjoyment over my woes, but my poor daughter has recently discovered the curse has been passed down to her. We have learned to enjoy it while we can because we never know when it will be our last bite!

I thought I would share some of my favorite things A) because I am a generous neighbor who wants everyone to experience the tastiness of the island and B) because I want restaurants to see my desperate pleas to never get rid of these items! I am loyal, and I ride hard for the things (food) I love. Without further ado, bon appetite!

I’m going to start bayside and work my way uptown, starting with a classic. Spiro’s, my old stomping grounds! I worked here when my husband was building his business, and I am not kidding when I say I ate the Avgolemono soup and hummus with pita every single day for a year. Up the block at Tartine, I promise you I will move if they ever stop selling their champagne vinaigrette. I don’t care what time of day it is; I am eating the Bacon Panini with salad and a lemon tart. That meal is elite. Rounding out my bayside lineup in Saiko Sushi. I have discovered peo-

ple are very passionate about sushi, it seems you are either a Saiko family or a Yummy Sushi family. We have been a lifelong Saiko family, and we always order a ton of food. Tokyo Dirty Rice and the Crown Rolls are can’t-miss items. It was also my dad’s favorite restaurant, so it is very sentimental for us.

Making our way uptown, we arrive at Night and Day Café! You will not find a better chocolate chip pancake or California burrito, dare I say, anywhere. This combo will save your life after a long night that ends at The Little Club… if you know, you know. Next door is Clayton’s Bistro and Bakery. Just take my word for it and pop into the bakery side. Order a jar of the special homemade habanero salsa and keep it at home. It will change your life. Finally, if your tongue is on fire from the salsa, I suggest stopping at Bluewater Grill for the key lime pie. It is

fantastic, and we have actually bought an entire pie from them for birthday cakes on numerous occasions! And while not technically food, I must include my favorite cocktail, which is served at the Tavern. The Aloe & Cucumber (or green juice as my friends and I lovingly refer to it) is a delight. Fresh and interesting, it is always our go-to order. Make sure to order the sweet potato fries with it, balance out the cucumber!

Hungry yet? I know I am! I am surely missing a ton of yummy menu items, and we are just so lucky to have such a great selection of restaurants in Coronado, all a walk, bike ride, or golf cart away! If anyone hears rumors of any of these things being taken off the menu, please let me know, because hell hath no fury like a hungry woman scorned!

Pumpkin Cream Espresso Martini

By CHRISTINE JOHNSON Photo by HATTIE FOOTE

What is it about the fall season that brings out the pumpkin in all of us? Is it just me, or is every coffee, muffin, creamer, and cookie now available in PUMPKIN!? This is becoming like Christmas, where we are forced to “celebrate” long before the actual season begins.

Now that I have gotten that off my chest, it’s time to be thrilled that the nasty heat and humidity have left us, and we have become the real Coronado again. The cool breezes and occasional clouds make everyone come out of their houses like zombies and scream joyfully as fall approaches. Soon, the leaves will turn, the nights will become much cooler, and we will begin to wear jackets as we ride our bikes through paradise.

October gives us so many days to celebrate. But everyone’s favorite on the calendar is HALLOWEEN! The night where adults get to dress like kids and kids get to dress like their favorite superhero, villain, or princess. And let’s not forget the free candy. Coronado takes on a character of its own on Halloween. The shops on Orange decorate their windows and open doors to the little trick-or-treaters. Endless yards are filled with Halloween décor, and front doors are happily opened to kids 3-93 looking for free sweets.

I’m going to give in to my inner pumpkin (the flavor that should ONLY be in pie) and present October drinkers with something to celebrate the season in a fancy glass. After you put your costume-clad little ones to bed, say hello to your favorite fall nightcap. Sit next to the fire pit and enjoy the Pumpkin Cream Espresso Martini.

INGREDIENTS

Martini

1.5 ounces vodka

1.5 ounces Kahlua

1.5 ounces espresso (or cold brew)

Pumpkin Cold Foam

3 tbsp. heavy cream

1 tbsp. creamer

½ tbsp. pumpkin puree

1 tsp. maple syrup

½ tsp. vanilla extract

½ tsp. pumpkin spice

MIXOLOGY

Shake the vodka, Kahlua, and espresso over ice in a cocktail shaker until foamy. Whisk heavy cream, creamer, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a short glass with a hand mixer or milk frother. Pour into a martini glass, top with cold foam, and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.

ENTREES

SIGNATURE GRILLED

MARINATED SWORDFISH

Avocado lime butter (Gluten free)

THE BRIG’S FAMOUS FISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, corn tortillas, ranch dressing

GOLDEN ALE-BATTERED COD FISH & CHIPS

Wild Alaskan cod & hand-cut french fries

JUMBO DAY BOAT SCALLOPS

Roasted mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, pork belly, caramelized shallots, roasted pepper & butternut squash purée

GRILLED SONORAN SPICED SWORDFISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, ranch dressing, corn tortillas (Gluten free)

Happy Hour Daily in Bar & Lounge daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturdays (619) 435-4166

Calamari Relleno

Tender calamari steak-wrapped chile relleno, fried & topped with jalapeño white sauce

Carne Adobada

Citrus-achiote marinated roasted pork, sliced & served with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro & warm tortillas

Miguel’s Torta

Choice of skirt steak, pollo asado or calamari steak on a telera roll with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese & chipotle mayo; served with rice & beans

CRISPY LOBSTER TEMPURA TACOS

Marinated cucumber-jicama salad & cilantro remoulade on blue corn vegetables

CERTIFIED STERLING NEW YORK STEAK

12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace

WAGYU BURGER

1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked

caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar with hand-cut french fries

PARMESAN CRUSTED SAUTÉED SAND DABS

Lemon butter sauce, parmesan risotto & broccolini

CRAB STUFFED JUMBO PRAWNS

Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables & jalapeño white sauce

Open daily @ 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Dinner M-F 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sat & Sun - 4:30- 9 p.m.

Platos de la Casa

Camarones a la Diabla

Sautéed spicy Mexican shrimp in red chile sauce, queso asadero

Fajitas Supremo

Skirt steak & chicken topped with our signature bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with jack cheese & rajas

HOURS

Open @ 11 a.m.

Saturday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Happy Hour Daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturday

Carnitas

Tender marinated pork with salsa fresca, sliced onion & avocado; served with warm tortillas, rice & beans

Lobster Quesadilla

cheese & lobster sautéed with garlic, fresh lime,

with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo

Miguel’s Tamales

One hand-made pork & one handmade green chile-cheese tamale with our sauces & topped with cheese; served with rice & beans

Full menu on our website

bakery & bistro

BRUNCH

visit us next door at C bakery for homemade baked goods, breads and sweets

2 Warm Beignets fresh strawberries, lemon curd & powdered sugar 10

Pigs in a Blanket ketchup & dijonnaise 14

Croque Madame rosemary ham, gruyere, sunny-side up egg & bechamel on rustic sourdough 21

+ seasonal fruit 8 or + house potatoes 6.5

Breakfast Wrap house made Italian sausage, eggs, peppers, onions, roasted potatoes & cheddar cheese 18.5

Chorizo Wrap pork & beef chorizo, avocado, eggs, potatoes, cheddar & garlic aioli served with housemade hot sauce 20.5

Egg, Bacon & Fontina on a butter croissant 16.5

Lox & Bistro Bagel everything bagel, Persian cucumber, smoked salmon, herb black pepper schmear, tomato, shaved red onion, capers & dill 22

Egg, Spinach, Tomato & Parmesan with garlic aioli on an everything croissant 16.5

Egg, Turkey Sausage & Cheddar on a house made bagel (*turkey sausage made with pork) 16.5

Bistro Bagel everything bagel, Persian cucumber, tomato, shaved red onion & herb black pepper schmear 12.5

+ avocado M.P. + bacon 7 + egg any style 3

Avocado Toast herbs, cherry tomatoes & lemon olive oil on multigrain bread 14.5

+ egg any style 3 + egg whites 4 + gf bread 2

Quiche Lorraine served with seasonal fruit 16.5

gf Fall Quiche sauteed shiitake mushrooms, leeks, gruyere, & pecans with an almond flour crust served with seasonal fruit 18.5

Fall Frittata sauteed butternut squash, green onions, sage, kale & parmesan 18

Dutch Baby Pancake powdered sugar & fresh lemon 15.5

+ fresh berries & lemon curd 8 + real maple syrup 3.5

Lavender Honey Butter Sweet Crepe 14

Peanut Butter, Nutella & Banana Sweet Crepe 14

gf Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal brown sugar, banana & golden raisins 13

Açaí Bowl seasonal berries, bananas, house made granola, coconut & honey 14

+ natural peanut butter 3.5 +almond butter 4.25

Plain Greek Yogurt Bowl seasonal fruit, house made granola & honey 13

+ natural peanut butter 3.5 +almond butter 4.25

SOUP & SALAD

+ fresh baked baguette with butter 3

French Onion Soup melted gruyere cheese & garlic croutons 15

Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs & creme fraiche 15

Fall Soup tomato broth, orecchiette pasta & seasonal vegetables served with a slice of parmesan toast 15

Spring Grain Salad ancient grains, farro & quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, shredded kale dressed with oregano vinaigrette 16.5 + chicken 6

Fall Cobb Salad kale, chopped baby romaine, bacon, roasted butternut squash, hardboiled egg, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds & blue cheese crumbles with a cucumber dill ranch 18+ chicken 6

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

on freshly baked bread & served with sea salt house chips

+ croissant 2.5 + avocado M.P.

Roasted Turkey & Brie garlic aioli & butter lettuce, toasted sourdough 16.5

Rosemar y Ham, Gorgonzola & Honey Smoked Bacon caramelized onions & butter lettuce on an everything croissant 18.5

Veggie Wrap spinach, red onion, carrot, mushroom, Swiss cheese, tomato olive tapenade, garlic aioli 15.5

Gourmet Grilled Cheese boursin, fontina & smoked gouda on Japanese white bread 15.5 + bacon 7 or + candied bacon 9

Peanut Butter & Jelly on a toasted butter croissant 12.5

Clayton’s Burger Melt beef, American cheese & house secret sauce on Japanese milk bread with fresh greens & micro greens tossed in a champagne herb vinaigrette 21.5

SIDES

Roasted Potatoes 6.5 Avocado M.P. Seasonal Fruit 8 Bacon 7

Candied Bacon 9 Housemade Sea Salt Chips 4 Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries 6

Housemade Turkey Sausage Patty (made with pork) 7.5 Housemade Italian Sausage (made with pork) 7.5

Empanada (spicy chorizo, butternut squash, caramelized onions, brown sugar & sage) 6

Fresh greens with micro greens tossed in a champagne vinaigrette 6

Fall Greetings

B A R I S T A S P E C I A L S 7 . 5 0

C a r a m e l A p p l e M a c c h i a t o

a p p l e , w h o l e m i l k , e s p r e s s o & c a r a m e l

d r i z z l e

M a p l e C o r t a d o

m a p l e s p i c e , c a r d a m o m , e s p r e s s o

& w h o l e m i l k

P u m p k i n P i e C h a i

p u m p k i n p i e , c h a i & w h o l e m i l k

P u m p k i n P i e L a t t e

p u m p k i n p i e , w h o l e m i l k & e s p r e s s o

a l l c o f f e e s & c o c k t a i l s a v a i l a b l e t o g o

CORONADO

Fall Greetings

C o c k t a i l s 1 5

M a p l e B o u r b o n S o u r

W o o d f o r d R e s e r v e B o u r b o n , m a p l e s y r u p ,

l e m o n , b i t t e r s & i c e

H o n e y C r i s p A p p l e S p r i t z

H e n d r i c k s g i n , g i n g e r , L i q u o r 4 3 ,

s p a r k l i n g a p p l e c i d e r & a p p l e s l i c e s

S p i k e d M e x i c a n M o c h a

K a h u l a , e s p r e s s o , m e x i c a n m o c h a ,

w h o l e m i l k , c i n n a m o n & w h i p p e d c r e a m

S p e c i a l s

s o u p & 1 / 2 s p r i n g g r a i n s a l a d

l u n c h s p e c i a l 1 9

c r è m e b r û l é e c h e e s e c a k e 9 . 5

a l l c o f f e e s & c o c k t a i l s a v a i l a b l e t o g o

Clayton’s Co ee Shop was rst established as Gerry’s Co ee Shop in 1938. Gerry owned her diner until 1952 when Mr. Clayton took over.

In 2008 I instantly fell in love with this special little diner when I took my 4 year old son in for a milkshake and fries after pre-school one day.

Clayton’s Co ee Shop has the only original horseshoe counter left in San Diego County and is one of the few classic American Diners remaining across the United States.

Clayton’s is a place of many life moments where the booths and the counter seats have sparked love stories and heartfelt family memories. We do our best to provide timeless hospitality with simple old fashioned comfort food to be enjoyed by all who visit every time you step back in time with us. We are very grateful for the Clayton’s work family, friends, family, military community, Coronado locals and visitors for keeping this historical little co ee shop going for almost a century. Looking forward to many more memories in the years to come.

Love,

Mary

Gerry

Clayton’s Circa 1940

Hotel Del Coronado Bellmen

Street

cilantro

carnitas guacamole, onion & cilantro

de gallo, sour cream & cheese

al pastor pineapple, onions & cilantro

Rolled Tacos

Veggie

Build Your Own Pizza Toppings

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Pasta

Starters

Wings

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Cheesy Breadsticks

Cheese Quesadilla

American Fries

Salads

Classic Caesar Garden

Greek Spinach

Antipasto

Cucumber

Caprese

Chef Salad

Cobb Salad

Strand Salad

Breakfast (served all day)

High Tide Bagel

Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast Burrito

Steak & Egg Burrito

3 Egg Breakfast

Spinach & Mushroom Scramble

Veggie Scramble

Denver Scramble

We offer gourmet pizza, fresh salads with house-made dressings, great sandwiches, delicious wings, local beer, wine and spirits.

Everything on our menu (drinks too) can be delivered directly to your home or hotel room or drop by for a slice of our amazing pizza.

Specialty Pizzas

(14” or 20”)

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni

Bonfire BBQ Chicken

Meat Wave

Great White

Park Life

Green Flash

The Duke (Hawaiian)

Margherita

Buffalo Chicken

High Tide

Monster Wave

Sweet Chili Pie

Tree Hugger Calzonie or create your own

Open Every Day: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Visit

HOURS

Cold Sandwiches

Italian Sub

Cali Club Sub

Coronado Club Sub

Deli Sandwich

Strand-Wrap

Avocado BLT Wrap

Chicken Caeser Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Turkey Spinach Wrap

Amy’s Chicken Ranch Wrap

Veggie Wrap

Pastas

Mac & Cheese

Pesto Veggie

Garlic Cream Chicken

Marinara Meatball & Sausage

Hot Sandwiches & Burritos

Chicken Pesto Sub

Bacon BBQ Chicken Sub

Roast Beef Sub

Meatball Sub

Deluxe Hot Dog Sub

Spicy Italian Sausage Sub

Philly Cheese Steak or Chicken

Carne Asada Burrito

California Burrito

HIGH TIDE TUESDAYS

15%

Locally owned and operated for 30 years!

Pasta Plates

Rigatoni Bake

Oven baked rigatoni, meat sauce, melted mozzarella.

Tomato Basil Spaghettini

Spaghettini pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & olive oil.

Garlic Chicken

Savory chicken, garlic and mushrooms in a white wine & light cream sauce. Served over fettuccine

Verdura Pasta

Spinach, mushooms, tomatoes, capers, olives, onions & artichoke hearts tossed in olive oil & garlic. Served over spaghetti.

Rosemary Chicken

Fresh chicken breast baked with rosemary and garlic. Served with rigatoni pesto

For a full menu, visit our website

Pizza

Oven baked 12” pies.

Cheese Pizza

Build Your Own Pizza

Add any ingredient for a $1.95 each

Prima Vera Pizza

Green & red peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms & mozzarella

Artichoke Heart Pizza

Artichoke hearts, tomatoes & mozzarella

White Pizza

Pesto, tomatoes & mozzarella

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Stuffed Pasta

Manicotti

Pasta stuffed with cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese

Lobster Ravioli

Ravioli stuffed with lobster and topped with creamy alfredo sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Savory ravioli stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and cheese and topped with marinara and pesto sauce.

BBQ sauce, chicken, tomatoes, cilantro & mozzarella

Island Pizza

Sausage, pepperoni, green and red peppers & onion

Torpedo

Fresh deli meats and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Turkey Breast

Fresh turkey breast and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Meatball or Sausage Sub

Home-made meatballs or Italian spicy sausage topped with marinara & melted mozzarella

HOURS

Four Cheese Pizza

Fontina, mozzarella, parmesan & fresh mozzarella cheeses

Roy-Roy Pizza

Four cheese pizza with double pepperoni & double pizza sauce

Hawaiian Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with ham & pineapple slices

Sundried Tomato Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with sundried tomatoes, feta & mozzarella cheeses

Portobello Mushroom Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with marinated portabello mushrooms, fresh spinach & onions

Spicy Scampi Pizza

White shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, tomato & cilantro

Sandwiches

Served with pasta salad.

Caprese Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato & basil

Portabello Sandwich

Portabello mushrooms served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Roasted Eggplant

Eggplant roasted with garlic, olive oil, served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Tortellini

Tri-colored cheese tortellini, spinach, basil, and sundried tomato in a cream sauce, topped with chicken

Canneloni

Pasta stuffed with meat and Italian cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce and mozzerella cheese.

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, fresh basil, onion and capers, sauteed with white wine garlic andoliveoil served over spaghetti

Fettuccine & Clam Sauce

White wine clam sauce with mushrooms, garlic & tomatoes served over fettucine

Seafood Alfredo

Scallops, shrimp & clams in olive oil & garlic served over a bed of fettucine alfredo

Fresh Salmon

Atlantic salmon baked and topped with spicy cilantro and serrano pesto

Jumbo Scallops

Jumbo scallops in a white wine and cream sauce with fresh mushrooms & asaparagus, served over fettuccine.

12 & Under

Pee-Wee Pasta Plates

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Cheesy Pepperoni Garlic

Bread

Cheese Ravioli

Starters

FRIED PICKLES ............................................ 7.50

southern fried dill pickle chips served with our jalapeño mustard dipping sauce

TEXAS B RISKE T CHILI ....................7.50 / 11.50

chopped smoked beef brisket stewed with fresh chiles and spices, served with corn fritters

MEMPHIS PORK NACHOS .........................15.50

covered in queso sauce and topped with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, drizzled sour cream and BBQ sauce anda heap of pulled pork, sweet, hot and crunchy!

SLIDERS (3) .................................................11.50

your choice of pulled pork, brisket, or chicken served on a sweet rolland topped with slaw and BBQ sauce

TENNESSEE STRE ET TACOS (3) ...............11.50

a taco trioof pork, chicken, or brisket topped with mexican slaw, tangy BBQ crema and fresh cilantro

DIRT Y FRIES .................................................15.50

curlyfries,pulled pork,queso, jalapeños

PIGGY FRIES (CURLY FRIES) .................... 6/ 9

CORN FRIT TERS ........................................ 6 / 9

best little balls in the West, served with honey butter

BIG OL’ SALAD $14

SAM’i CHES

served with one side

PULLED PORK .................................................. 14.25 potato bun, coleslaw, sauce

BBQ CHICKEN BREAST ..............................13.75 potato bun, coleslaw, sauce

BEEF BRISKE T................................................... 15.25 potato bun, onions, pickles, sauce

JALAPEN OCHEDDARS AUSAGE ...................14 amaroso roll, onions, pickles, sauce

SMOKED TURKE Y ..............................................13 potato bun, cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato

CALI BBQ 16 smokedpull pork or pulled chicken, mexican slaw, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, tangy BBQ crema, torta bun

TEXAS HEAR THROB ....................................16.25 brisket, sausage, pork, amaroso roll

Mixed greens with cucumber, carrots, jicama, tomato and corn with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or brisket

TE XAS POTATO $14.50 +$2 w/sausage

a1 lb. hickory smoked potato topped with smoked pulled pork, chicken, sausage or brisket chili & piggy’s cheese sauce, sour cream, BBQ sauce, bacon & green onion

MAC & CHEESE

MAC & CHEESE ......................................................... 6/8

cavatappi noodles, housemade cheese sauce

PIGGY MAC ................................................................ 12.50

mac and pulled pork, crispy onions, BBQ sauce

ME XI MAC .................................................................. 12.50

mac and jalapeño cheddar sausage, jalapeño, cilantro, BBQ crema

CHILI MAC ................................................................. 12.50

mac and texas brisket chili

Si DES

• PO’ TATER SALAD • SMOKED MAC SALAD • SLAW • SMOKED BAKED BEANS

GRILLED CHEESE PORK SANDWICH .............. 16 thick Texas buttered bread, american cheese, smoked pork

PLATES

PULLED

COMBOS

619.435.8110

APPETIZERS SOUPS SPECIALTIES

Spring Rolls

Four deep-fried spring rolls with ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, & clear thin noodles served with plum sauce

Satay

Four pieces of skewered chicken served with peanut sauce

Swaddee Shrimp

Garlic marinated shrimp, cilantro & black pepper wrapped in a spring roll skin; served with plum sauce

NOODLES & RICE

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Pad Thai

Paradise Noodles

Yum Woonsen

Pad Se-Ew

Pad Woonsen

Drunken Noodles

Regular Fried Rice

Spicy Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Lunch Tues - Sat 11AM-3PM

Dinner Tues - Sat 4:30PM-9PM

Closed Sunday and Monday ESTABLISHED

Gang Jued

Clear broth with chinese cabbage, ground pork, clear noodles and scallions

Tom Yum

Spicy broth seasoned with lemon grass, lime juice, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

Tom Kar

Vividly flavored coconut soup; seasoned with lime juice, lemon grass, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

SALADS

Swaddee Chef Salad

Lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber and onion; topped with tofu and served with peanut sauce

Som Tom

Shredded green papaya mixed with peanuts, tomatoes and lime juice

Nam

Minced pork, fresh ginger, red onions, peanuts, chillies and lime juice

Pae Sa

Steamed whole fish flavored with plum sauce; topped with ginger, parsley and steamed vegetables

Pla Kratiam

Golden brown whole fish topped with a roasted garlic

Pla Sam Ros

Golden fried whole fish with a combination of three flavored sauce, garlic and chili

Pla Choo Chee

Golden fried whole fish topped with tasty choo chee curry; simmered in coconut cream

Larb Pla

Deep fried whole fish topped with green apple, red onion, lime juice and fresh mint leaves

Hoa Mok

Scallops, squid, shrimp, & mussels served in banana leaf bowl, covered in curry coconut sauce

CURRY

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Panang, Red Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry

Gang Massaman, Choo Chee

NIGHT & DA Y CAFE

JOIN US FOR OU R NEW HAPPY HOUR ! 7 DAYS A WEEK 3PM-5P M & TACO T UESDA Y ALL DAY TUESDAY

Local

Dining

Albaca At Marriott (619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Avenue Liquor & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4668

Babcock & Story Bar At the Hotel Del (619) 435-6611

Balsamico Italian Kitchen 791 Palm Ave., Ste 101 , IB (858) 294-3183

Bay Books Cafe 1007 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0070

Beach & Taco Shack At the Del (619) 522-8100

Better Buzz 1305 Orange Ave (619)866-6896

Bluewater Boathouse 701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave (619) 435-4166

Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835

Calypso Café 505 Grand Caribe Isle (619) 423-5144

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro 849 Orange Ave (619) 319-5001

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Take Out 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing (619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Coronado Cays Lounge 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (169) 424-4000

Coronado Coffee Co. Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Coronado Tasting Room Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Costa Azul Ferry Landing (619) 435-3525

Crown Landing at Loews Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (619) 424-4444

Crown Bistro 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Culinary Kitchen Catering & Events 1019 C Ave. (619) 775-7375

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Doggos Gus 1313 J Street, San Diego (619) 534-9315

Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar At Hotel Del (619) 522-8546

Feast and Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

Filippis

285 Palm Ave., IB (619) 754-6650

Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079

Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

Jolie 126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

Every day we offer you ITALIAN AUTHENTICITY and the best Balsamic Vinegar from a family-owned business directly from Modena, Italy! HAPPY HOUR SUN-THURS 4-6PM

Explore our Cooking Classes, Wine Dinners, and a variety of exciting events!

L'Orangerie

1100 Orange Ave (619) 571-3367

Lil’ Piggy’s BBQ Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 313-6003

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

McP’s Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Check our Schedule for Live Music!

Miguelito’s 1142 Adella Ave. (619) 437-8578

Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

A place to enjoy good wine, whiskey and tequila, craft beer and charcuterie plates in a bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

619-534-5034

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

1201 First Street #101 Ferry Landing

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s Ferry Landing (619) 437-4474

Poké 1•2•3 1009 Orange Ave poke123usa.com

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Serea at the Del (619) 522-8100

Sheerwater At the Del (619) 435-6611

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

The Islander 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 437-6087

The Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave (619) 522-4905

Local Dining

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

www.coronadotastingroom.com www.vomfasscoronado.com

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280

Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Panera

980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Shore Duty 126 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0645

Silver Strand Exchange At Loews Resort (619) 424-4000

Smokehouse at the Del (619) 435-6611

Spiro’s Greek Café Ferry Landing (619) 435-1225

Stake Chophouse + Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Villa Nueva Bakery Cafe 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing (619) 437-0650

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Vom Fass Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

October is officially upon us, which means the start of spooky season and fall comfort meals are here. Perhaps a bit of an unexpected and unsung hero of the fall dinner table is the pea! Southern California’s peak pea season is in the fall, so it’s the perfect time to get some and use them in new and exciting ways.

Peas are thought to have originated in the Middle East —specifically near modern-day Turkey and Iraq— around 6,000 BCE. They rapidly spread from the Middle East to Europe, including France, where the “father of modern genetics,” Gregor Mendel, used them to understand inheritance, which led directly to the discovery of modern genetics.

Peas not only have an interesting backstory but are also packed with vital nutrients. These legumes are full of potassium, dietary fiber, protein, magnesium, iron, and vitamins C, K, and B6. Research also shows that they may help prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Now, if you have only eaten peas as a steamed side dish on Thanksgiving, you may be surprised to hear just how versatile they can be. Peas can be added to a plethora of salads, including pasta or chicken salad, added to stews, pureed into pasta sauces or soups, stirred in while cooking risotto, mashed into guacamole as a fat substitute, eaten raw, and many other delicious options. When it comes to preparation, don’t be afraid to try something new this season…you will surely be appeased!

Meet theChef!

Food talk with 4 of Coronado’s most talented chefs

Nado Republic has an enchanting “through the looking glass” quality - step beyond the vine-entwined archway and you enter a whimsical world of teal and ruby red velvet with vintage gold accents, Marilyn Monroe smiling in a mural, a mirrorball glinting in the flood of sunlight, fizzing sparklers for diners celebrating a birthday, and owner/vibe maestro Sandro Lattenero pulsing ambient house music after dark.

And then there is the food - flavorful, authentic, personal Italian cuisine created by co-owner and chef Giorgio Corletti. “Nado is a European dining experience. No rushing You can spend hours here - enjoy a cocktail at the bar, then dinner and conversation I love to talk!”

Speaking of which, Giorgio says this is his first English language interview so imagine a strong Italian accent as you enjoy the charm of his phrasing!

TOUGH COOKING

“Rome is the best city in the world but the people are crazy!” Giorgio laughs “If you want to grow up, you have to leave ” He chose to go to his father’s favorite city - San Francisco - but it was far from the American dream. “My English was at zero I went from being somebody people wanted to work with to a nobody It destroyed me a little ”

Giorgio was homeless for a spell, then worked in Italian restaurants in exchange for a place to sleep. HIs persistence and talent led to culinary success before relocating to San Diego where his pasta-making skills became so coveted he now supplies many esteemed establishments! The best part? Sandro inviting him to become a business partner in Coronado “I took a video from the bridge, down Orange Avenue to Nado Republic and now I am so proud to say I have a restaurant on the island!”

”In general I try to be funny. I am smiling. I am humble. In the kitchen, when I focus, I am a little bit too much My facial expression doesn’t help me because I look angry, but I can’t do anything about that!”

It may have even helped him fit in at the Michelin star restaurants in Italy “It is another culture - the chef barely say hi or bye to you. They don’t want your opinion. One time I was playing with the food and he order another line cook to take my hand and cut my finger, I still have the scar here! Even my mother said it was my own fault!”

Giorgio is not one to be easily deterred His love of cooking began as a child By the age of 14 he was working for free in local restaurants in Rome to learn more about the craft, and winning national pizza making contests, even going on to compete internationally in Las Vegas!

PUTTING THE ROMA IN ROMANTIC

Giorgio first saw his amore Elsa at the gym

“She was also boxing but she was never talking with me Then one day we were in closer proximity and after an hour of working out she said, ‘Why do you have marinara sauce on your leg?’ And then she left!

But I never give up hope! I organize a party at Nado Republic, and to everyone at the gym I offer all the cocktails you would love to drink, but you must invite this lady! If she doesn’t come, you must pay!” he laughs

Everyone came but her His heart was heavy But then she walked in... “And I hide myself in the kitchen! Finally I came out and we start to talk. She didn’t know I was the owner. After a few months, when I was sure of our relation, I told her, ‘I made this party just for you!’ We still laugh about it, now 3 years together.”

Giorgio Corletti at Nado Republic

“I am not lying if I say that my lasagne is maybe the best in San Diego because of the bolognese sauce recipe my mother teach meeveryone is in love with it! Even people from Bologna say congratulations!”

What about the most iconic Roman dishCarbonara? “I removed it from the menu because people would ask me to add shrimp or chicken! It is made with egg, pecorino cheese and guanciale (pork cheek) I am so proud of my origins, I want to keep it pure classic!”

PIZZA GIORGIO

“Roman pizza is crunchy, not soft like Neopolitan. It may be controversial but I prefer to cook pizza in an electric oven, not wood fire! You have control of the timing and temperature ”

BEST DESSERT

“Tiramisu - because we put a little touch of Baileys liqueur in the marscapone!”

COMPLIMENTI

“The best compliment is if you finish your dish! Especially the lasagneit is a generous portion!”

WHEN IN ROME

“The first dish I order is artichokes! We fry it or you can stuff with bread, pork cheek and cheese In Sardinia you slice thinly and add olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice - no cooking Travel 150 miles to the next region and the artichoke even looks different. I can talk about artichokes for hours...”

Jolie’s understated, neutral decor may have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a minimalist movie set, but the minute your food is set before you and your tastebuds engage, your world will turn a gourmet technicolor The presentation is sheer elegance, and the freshness and innovative flavors will have you rapturising over every bite. You may, however, find yourself momentarily distracted by ebullient chef and co-owner Jason Witzl grooving to Barry White as he creates culinary masterpieces in the tiny on-view kitchen, or strolling out in camo shorts and apron to chat with his beloved Coronado clientele

“It’s such an asset having ADHD as a chef because you have a million things on the go but each of them only needs your attention for two minutes at a time! Especially if you’re the prep guy, switching between cutting vegetables and 20 pots and pans!” He pauses to meticulously slice and spice a slither of sea bass “If I have a reputation, its that I like to change thingssince June last year we’ve had 12 full menu changes!”

Does the variety help keep regulars intrigued?

“Well, regulars are often called that for a reason - they want to come and eat the same thing Here we’ve managed to flip the script so that now they want to be surprised and have that ‘first time dining’ feeling every time they come in ”

One of the most fun ways to do this is with the Trust the Chef experience.

“There is no menu and the dishes arrive family style It can be 7 courses, or 9 if we spontaneously add something! The wine pairings are chosen that night by the servers who know our flavors ”

It sounds like a rare treat but is available daily

“Aside from our oysters, it’s the number one bestseller on our menu - in the past 9 months we have served over 1,000 Trust the Chefs in our 29 seat restaurant!”

Do you have a Roladex in your brain so you can access every recipe?

“I actually have a Logistics Manager who has been logging every dish for the past 4 years!”

JasonWitzl at JolieCoronado

One unforgettable Jolie menu star is the Shrimp & Melon Salad - Winner of Chef of the Fest at the 2023 San Diego Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting!

Created in “chaos”, Jason says the combination evolved from contemplating an excess of lobster and melon and asking the question, “What can we make from this?”

“We switched out lobster for shrimp, then I felt it didn’t have enough fat so in came the crème fraîche, crispy quinoa for crunch, a slight kick of heat from serrano chili pepper and cool cucumber, coming together in a refreshing bite! I always work with my line cooks because they will say if something sucks, but this time we were all in agreement, ‘Wow, that’s insane!’”

Even with this in-house praise, they took rave reviews at the festival with a pinch of salt - “A lot of people had had 50 glasses of wine at this point!” Jason laughs. But they were triumphant, won first place, and the dish is one of the few eternals on Jolie’s ever-changing menu

HOME COOKING

Jason is married to fellow chef Alexandra - they met working as young line cooks

“I didn’t even know what she looked like under her cap - I was surprised to discover she was a redhead!”

Can you remember the first meal you made for her?

“Her parents were out of town and I cooked her a 7 course dinner She loved the food They did not enjoy my lack of clean up!”

The couple has two young kids that Alexandra cooks for from scratch every night

“She is currently on her bread journey and yesterday she baked fresh focaccia. She is incredibly talented but we have one child of 18 months (Maxwell) who will consume anything, including coffee, and a 6 year-old (Aidan) who seems to have been on hunger strike for three years! He will eat raw tuna and eat caviar, but not a Slushie because he doesn’t like the flavor of ”red”!”

Jolie’s award-winning Shrimp & Melon Salad

Jolie Coronado co-owner & chef Jason Witzl

Elisa& Michele Borelli at Balsamico

“A customer once asked which chain Balsamico belongs to and I said the chain runs from here to here,” Elisa laughs as she points between her black shirt and husband Michele’s white chef jacket. “We are simply a family business making authentic Italian dishes from our home town of Modena, famous for its balsamic vinegar ”

The surrounding region of Emilia-Romagna is one of the most “foodie” in Italy. “It is the origin of Parmesan, tortellini, lasagne, cold cuts like Prosciutto di Parma and sparkling red Lambrusco wine!”

Despite this delicious heritage, locals have few opportunities to become a chef, unless they come from a long line of restaurant owners And so it was San Diego that gave Michele his unexpected break. He was working at an Italian restaurant downtown to improve his English, eventually transitioned to owner and, when the pandemic struck, the only way to keep the business going was for him to step into the kitchen

“There I found my passion!” he enthuses “My personal favorite is Pappardelle al Cinghiale (pasta with a rich wild boar ragu) but our signature dish is Vecchia Modenaravioli with ricotta cheese and spinach, cooked with crispy bacon and a light cream sauce with a balsamic glaze and shaved Parmesan on top. The contrast between the salt of the bacon and the sweet of the balsamic gives a unique flavor, and a little part of our history ”

In 2022 the couple relocated to 791 Palm Ave in Imperial Beach when a restaurant spot opened up “It brought us closer to my family,” Elisa explains “My parents live in the Cays, my brother in the village - he and my sister went to Coronado High School! Our regulars enjoy the drive here along the Silver Strand, especially knowing they can always find parking, even in the summer!”

Did you know Modena is pronounced Mod-en-a rather than Modeeena!

One of the biggest draws is the Italian Wine Dinner. “We recently featured another island - Sardinia - and created a cheese ravioli with lemon pesto, pairing it with a fresh white wine - it was such a hit everyone insisted we added it to the Specials menu!”

Although Michele beams with pride at the compliments they have received (including a full five star ranking on Yelp) he is so modest, he refuses to have the word “chef” embroidered on his jacket

“I didn’t go to culinary school - these are recipes passed down through the generations. I am still learningI used to go home and watch Italian soccer, now I tune into MasterChef!”

Elisa, however, did study to become a sommelier so she could make recommendations from their all-Italian cellar “I am happy to come to the table with a selection of wines to taste and pour the one you prefer. For example, if you like an oaky chardonnay from California, I know from my studies you might like a Pecorino from Marche ”

“The other weekend we had a party come in with their own wine but it soon ran out Elisa gave them her recommendation, they drank three bottles here and took three home with them!” Michele laughs

Even the wine has personal roots - whenever the couple visit relatives back in Italy they research small family-run wineries “They can’t believe their bottles are featured on a menu in Southern California! One of my favorites is Il Molino di Rovescala - the labels are beautiful too!”

When in Modena, Elisa and Michele also take the time to revisit the stunning cathedral where they were married and showered with pasta and rice, long before they knew these ingredients would play such a significant role in their future...

Find out more at balsamicokitchen.com (

Balsamico CookingClasses

Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm. Price includes wine, appetizers & the dish you prepare

FALL PASTA SAUCES (Carbonara, Amatriciana)

OCT 13th - $75

SWEET POTATO PUMPKIN GNOCCHI (with a variety of sauces)

OCT 27th - $70

HOLIDAY LASAGNA

NOV 10th - $80

PASTA AL FORNO (Baked Pasta)

NOV 24th - $70

Italian Wine Dinner

ICONIC WINES OF ITALY

High end wines including Barolo & Brunello, with Italian Wine Ambassador

Petra Belliti

SUN, NOV 17th

6PM - $96 (incl tax & gratuities)

Philippe Maurin at L’Orangerie

L’Orangerie brings classic French chic to the imposing pillars of the Coronado Historical Association building, with monochrome striped parasols and heavy white linens set with pink and coral blooms.

Chef Philippe Maurin, originally from Lille, France, first discovered Coronado when his son became engaged to a CHS ’16 graduate.

“It was like finding paradise!”

Within a few years Philippe and wife Christel relocated to The Shores, just a “slippery little suckers” throw from the escargots he flambés and serves in a rich tomato sauce at L’Orangerie.

“It has been a lifelong ambition to have my own restaurant,” Philippe smiles as he pours a glass of chilled rose, glass frosting in the sunshine “This business is not without its challenges but I find great peace walking on the beach here.”

Whether you are a fan of Gallic garlic or want to feel you’ve stepped into a scene from Emily in Paris, you can dine (and parlez Francais!) with Philippe from Wednesday-Sunday lorangerie.cafe

“The most popular item on the menu is Steak FritesUSDA prime cut with fries cooked in beef tallow and olive oil, it makes them crispy and tasty! But for me I prefer the Veal Tenderloin with mushroom cream sauce and roast potatoes, made with butter, olive oil and love!”

For dessert? “Chocolate Mousse I only use high quality French chocolate (70% cacao), butter and eggs, no sugar. We have customers who just come for this! And to drink? “Champagne of course! We serve the famous Moët & Chandon but invite you to try Billecart Salmon ” (Less of a household name but with exceptionally high wine guide rankings.)

Pair your dinner with a Wine & Lecture at Coronado Museum! THE SUGAR KING OF CALIFORNIA: The Life of Claus Spreckels OCT 17th, 2024 5:30pm Reception 6pm Lecture

OPENING IN OCTOBER: ODE TO THE FERRY EXHIBIT The History of Coronado’s Ferry from 1885 to 2024

When you order the Chocolate Mousse, Philippe comes to the table to add a swirl of fresh Chantilly cream, as frilly as a can-can dancer’s skirts!

A generous gesture, A lasting legacy

By GEORGIA CHAKOS FERRELL

“The Rotary donation wasn’t enough, I want to double it”

Those words, spoken by a man known for his humility, changed everything for me. I was fresh off a presentation at a Rotary lunch, during my tenure as Executive Director of Safe Harbor Coronado. Little did I know that this single act of generosity would ignite a connection that would profoundly shape my life, the lives of my children —and touch the lives of many others—for years to come. Ron Vernetti is proof that one person

can make a big impact. In our small town of Coronado, his name is synonymous with compassion, philanthropy, and community. The Vernetti family has supported countless local and international causes, yet their true gift lies in Ron’s ability to inspire others to join him. With a simple question—”Will you match me in this critical endeavor?”—he opens doors that others never imagined possible.

When I found myself considering a new career path after a decade at Safe Harbor Coronado, it was Ron’s influence that guided me

toward Father Joe’s Villages. His deep involvement with the organization and unwavering endorsement spoke volumes about its integrity and mission. I knew it was where I needed to be.

For 12 years, Ron served on the Board of Directors at Father Joe’s Villages, leaving an indelible mark. “I joined the Board to contribute,” he told me, his humility ever-present in his few yet powerful words. Deacon Jim Vargas, CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, often said that Ron’s presence spoke louder than most. His leadership wasn’t about grand gestures but about showing up, time and time again, for the causes and people who needed him most.

The Vernetti legacy at Father Joe’s Villages dates back to Ron’s dad, Jim, a dentist and close friend of Father Joe Carroll. Jim understood the power of a smile. After multiple conversations with Father Joe about starting a dental center, he simply showed up one day and dropped off a dental chair in the lobby of the Joan Kroc Center, letting Father Joe know that the time to start was now. That program has since transformed countless lives, not just through dental work, but through the dignity restored to each person who walks through its doors.

Father Joe’s Villages (formerly St. Vincent De Paul Center) has been working to prevent and solve

Ron Vernetti is proof that one person can make an impact

homelessness for 75 years with many stories of lives that have been transformed. One such story stands out to me. During a tour of Father Joe’s Villages, a judge stopped in front of the Wall of Smiles. Staring at the before-and-after photos of those who had received dental care, he touched a photo of a man with no teeth. “I never realized,” he whispered, “I would have handed down a different sentence to this man… than to this one,” then he pointed to the after photo of the same man with a full set of dentures. The transformation was more than cosmetic—it was life-changing.

The Vernetti family’s roots run deep in Coronado. Both Jim and Ron have been very active Rotarians and each were named Rotarian of the Year as they embodied ‘Service Above Self’, Coronado Rotary’s motto. If your children play baseball, they’ve run the bases at Vernetti Field on 2nd Street,

named in Jim’s honor as a founder of Coronado Little League. As a testament to his standing in the community, Jim was chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Coronado in 2002.

The Vernetti legacy is one of hope, and transformation. It serves as a reminder that we each have the power to make a profound difference in the lives of others. Ron’s leadership may not seek the spotlight, but the mark he leaves on the world is undeniable. Together, through our collective efforts, we create a brighter, more compassionate future for our community and the world.

Georgia Chakos Ferrell is a lifelong Coronado resident who raised her two children in the community. She serves as a Philanthropy Officer at Father Joe’s Villages and is an engaged member of Coronado Rotary. You can reach her at Georgia.Ferrell@Neighbor. org or 619-446-2134.

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Community stewardship through our Youth

By ANNIE GARDNER

Jon Kabat-Ziinn said, “We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now.”

These words ring true now more than ever as we face an evolving landscape of societal pressures and environmental changes. One of the best ways to take care of the present is through community stewardship.

Community Stewardship is broadly defined as the careful and responsible management of resources, and the collective effort of a community to sustain healthy, equitable and responsible relationships and habits that help a community connect and thrive. This means that as a collective whole, we embrace opportunities to engage in health and well-being. We create a culture of belonging and inclusion. We embrace a shared vision and are open to change. We recognize that resources do not belong to any one entity but are a shared

responsibility that must be treated with special care. Stewardship is a concept for everyone to embrace - from our highest elected leaders to our youngest impressionable community members. Therefore, community stewardship is an integral aspect of community growth and health.

At Safe Harbor Coronado, we whole heartedly embrace and implement the principles of community stewardship. Our mission is to provide our community with skills, supports and resources for mental health and wellness. This means that we work with and for our community to be good stewards of mental health. Because our children are our most precious resource, we strive to include them in this stewardship effort. Thus, we bring programs and partnerships to all Coronado schools. Further, Safe Harbor Coronado is advancing and expanding our internship program at Coronado High School by adding 13 students to our internship program. These students are

role models and work within the high school and the greater community to help steward connections, relationships, healthy use of resources and the Safe Harbor Coronado mission. Each of these students adds their unique talents, perspectives and personalities to the Safe Harbor Coronado team and helps advance the message of mental health and wellness. We are proud to introduce them to the community and hope all will have the opportunity to interact and help advance the stewardship of mental health and wellness throughout the coming year.

Safe Harbor Coronado provides lowcost counseling, youth and parenting programs, and community education. For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to learn more about our community stewardship, go to SafeHarborCoronado.org. Sign up for the e-newsletter and follow us on social media @SafeHarborCoronado to stay connected and make sure you never miss a Safe Harbor Coronado Event!

“We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now.”

Ella Smith – 12th Grade

Ella is a senior at CHS, heavily involved in COSA Technical Theater. As a second year intern, she has been instrumental in helping mentor local youth about mental health and wellness through SHC.

Nicholas DeSena - 11th grade

I do a lot of community service, mainly through a club at CHS called Interact. We do a variety of service work including beach cleanups and assist with Coronado Rotary. My favorite activity is visiting the Hacienda Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.

Alexander Emmanuel Mizrachi – 9th Grade

I try to help my community by helping my family, friends, and Jewish community. I help them with fighting antisemitism. I also have joined the Best Buddies Club which helps others with special needs (Check the club mission). I also am in the Feeding San Diego club, in which I help give out food to the hungry and homeless once a month.

Sadie Proctor – 12th Grade

Over the past few years, I have found ways to give back to my community through Safe Harbor Coronado and other activities. I am an ASB Executive Commissioner, where I plan fundraisers and events for outreach to CHS students. I also volunteer as a Miracle League Buddy where I help disabled teenagers play baseball, and I actively participate in many CHS clubs!

Izzy Arroyo – 9th Grade

I am part of Safe Harbor Coronado, Young Life Youth Group, and I volunteer at Coronado Junior Lifeguards and Emerald Keepers. I am also part of COSA, Coronado Academy of Dance.

Rio Kramer - 9th grade

I am part of the club, Young Life, which helps kids in the community after school. I am also on the girls tennis team which is planning to visit women’s shelters and create wellness blankets for the homeless.

Xavier Marsh – 10th Grade

I work with boy scouts to keep the city clean and as a part of my Eagle Scout badge, I recently completed a dog toy shelf for PAWS after the water damage they sustained after our big rainstorm destroyed their storage. I also help as an assistant coach for an off-campus track club to help them with social and running skills.

Eva

Vinegrad

– 12th grade

Through my time at CHS, I have been an active member of the community. My time is spent with not only Safe Harbor Coronado, but clubs like Junior Optimists and National Honor Society, I have volunteered my time to support mental health and community programs. I am also a founding member of CHS Stop the Sewage and have been a strong advocate for clean beaches and environmental health.

Morgan Maske – 11th Grade

I aim to protect mental well-being by participating in Safe Harbor Coronado events and Rady’s Auxiliary fundraisers. I also provide a safe space for the on-campus clubs I lead.

Lucy Joubran – 9th Grade

I help kids feel better about themselves, about their lives, and help the community through the Safe Harbor Coronado internship. I love giving people coping skills and support. I also keep the community clean by picking up trash so it’s a better place.

Savannah McCauley - 11th grade

I am a steward by helping other students with stress and mental balance. I created a Mindfulness Club at CHS where students can relax and learn about the benefits of practicing mindfulness. Not only do students get the chance to practice mindfulness, but they also get a chance to meet new students and connect with the counselors.

Lily McMaster – 12th Grade

I am a senior at CHS and this is my second year interning with SHC. In my day-to-day life, I aim to stay positive and happy no matter what. I do this by taking care of my body, exercising, recycling and spending time with people that make me feel good. I intern at SHC to help my peers know that they are not alone and to release the stigma of mental health.

ISLAND ICONS: Joe & Emily Talbert

by LOUISA GALBO, Coronado Historical Association Volunteer

Joe Talbert was born and raised in Coronado to a Navy family and embodied the true Coronado spirit. His father, Joe Talbert Sr. (“Papa Joe”), was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1920. Papa Joe’s Navy career took the family to Washington, D.C., Panama, and France, but they always returned home to Coronado. Joe Jr. graduated from Coronado High School in 1950 and followed his father’s footsteps by becoming a proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1956.

Emily Haugen Talbert was born and raised in Michigan. She came from a family of famous civil engineers that included her great-great-grandfather, John A. Roebling, the architect behind the renowned Brooklyn Bridge construction, which was, at its opening in 1883, the longest suspension bridge in the world.

Emily attended Connecticut College for Women in New London, Connecticut. Emily met Lt. Joe Talbert Jr. USN in her senior year. The first time Joe brought Emily to his hometown, Coronado, was in July 1962 to introduce his fiancée to his family, high school friends, and Navy buddies. What most impressed Emily, on her first visit and in the subsequent years of living here, was the charming small-town feel and the warm and welcoming camaraderie of the people.

After getting married in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in December 1962, Joe and Emily started their life together in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where their first child, Jay, was born. Subsequently, two more sons, Stephen and Peter, joined

the family. During Joe’s 26-year Naval career, he had staff and at-sea assignments in Hawaii, Montgomery, Alabama, Geneva, Switzerland, Japan, and Washington, D.C. He served on seven submarines and was the last Commanding Officer of the USS RAZORBACK in San Diego from 1969 to 1971.

Joe retired from the Navy in 1979 when most of the post-military civilian jobs were in the Washington, D.C., area. However, an opportunity to work for a defense contractor in San Diego came up, and Joe did not hesitate to move the family back to Coronado, his home

of record and attachment. Luck struck again on the house hunting front when the perfect house came on the market — a custom-built mid-century house with four bedrooms on Country Club Lane. The house was designed by Richard George Wheeler, a famous San Diego modernist architect who also designed the Star Park Condominiums. All three of the Talbert sons graduated from Coronado High School.

Over many years, Joe and Emily joined others in making significant contributions to their hometown. Joe served on the Citizen’s Advisor Panel to the

City Council and was the Chairman of Coronado’s Annual Motorcars on MainStreet for three years. He was also the Chairman of the 1986 Coronado Centennial Celebration Committee. Five Talbert family members were honored at the May 2024 Avenue of Heroes Ceremony for their connection to Coronado and their proud tradition of military service. Emily has been involved with various Coronado organizations, including the Coronado Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Crown Garden Club, and the Floral Association. For many years, she was the Co-Chair of the Wild Flower Section of the Coronado Flower Show, as well as the annual Plant Sale. She served on the City of Coronado’s Historic Resource Commission. She has volunteered for the Coronado Historical Association for over 44 years and currently serves on their Board of Directors.

Sadly, Joe passed away in 2012, but Emily still lives in the house on Country Club Lane, which is filled with family treasures, decorations from their international travels, and loving memories of their life together.

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How to Be A ‘Seasonal’ Investor

As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter.

But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. What are the seasons of an investor’s life? And how should you respond to them?

The first such season may happen when you are in your 20s and just starting out in the working world. At this stage in your life, it’s especially important to prioritize your financial goals. At the top of your mind may be a short-term goal, such as saving for a down payment on a house. To help achieve this goal, you’d generally want to save in “cash” accounts and invest in fixed-income vehicles that offer preservation of principal. At the same time, you don’t want to disregard a longer-term goal — in particular, saving for retirement. While you may not be able to afford to put much away, every amount helps. And you’ll want to invest for growth.

Now, as the seasons of your life progress, let’s consider your early middle years. At this point, you’ve moved past the down payment on your home, and you’re well into paying a mortgage regularly. And you might even have retired your student loans. But now, you may have another major goal — helping build resources for your children’s college education or other post-secondary training. For this objective, you could consider several options, one of which is a 529 education savings plan, which can provide federally tax-free earnings and withdrawals if the money is used for qualified educational expenses. But you’re also moving closer to retirement, so if you can afford it, you may want to increase your contributions to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

As the seasons continue to move on, and you find yourself in your later middle years, your financial situation may have changed significantly. Now, your children may be out of school, your earnings may have grown to their highest level, and you might even have paid off your mortgage. Given these factors, you may now be able to devote more of your resources toward your retirement by ramping up your IRA and 401(k) contributions even further, and possibly also considering other investment vehicles. And you may want to inject more balance into your portfolio, possibly lowering its overall risk level somewhat, especially in the years immediately preceding your retirement.

Once you move into your retirement season, you may need to continue, and possibly accelerate, the movemenat toward a more balanced portfolio — one that provides you with more income-producing opportunities. Some investments provide current income, while others provide it in the future, but all of them can contribute to your ability to enjoy your retirement lifestyle. However, you still need some growth-oriented investments to help keep you ahead of inflation. Plus, it’s a good idea to keep at least a year’s worth of living expenses in cash and another few years’ worth in short-term, fixed-income investments. By doing so, you can help avoid having to sell assets in a down market.

The seasons of your life may come and go more quickly than you realize — but you can be prepared for them by making the appropriate investment moves.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

As the weather starts to chill and Halloween is almost upon us, have some fun with your table setting. A simple spooky black & white theme table with fun dishes, candles, and a few ghosts is all you need to set the mood...and always add fresh flowers!

~Mary Palumbo Making

lassic black & orange are my favorite for Halloween. I find a variety of pumpkins to be beautiful, and decorate with fresh flowers or decoupage flowers on a white pumpkin for a simple but beautiful way to display on a table for fall.

pumpkin spice naked cake, adorned with fresh seasonal colored flowers... The easiest way to decorate a cake! Simple and elegant.

Mini pumpkin, apple, and macaroon pies are just the perfect size. A pumpkin swirl cheesecake and a cream cheese, fig apple tart make a scrumptious dessert. All perfect for a dessert buffet anytime in autumn.

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WeallLovedLucy!

(And we still do)

I’ll bet you that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz never dreamed that their I Love Lucy series would still be running on television. The “First Couple of Comedy” have been gone from our lives since the 1980s, (Desi died in 1986; Lucy in 1989) but their legends and their comedy live on.

It’s timeless. Who can ever forget the Vitameatavegamin commercial that featured a smiling Lucy who cites all the attributes of the concoction and proclaims “It’s so tasty, too!” She swallows a spoonful, with her face

Story and photos by KRIS GRANT

The gang from the “I Love Lucy” episode “California Here We Come” from season four aired Jan. 10, 1955.

dissolving into shock from the insipid taste. Worse still, Lucy has to retake the scene over and over, and becomes increasingly inebriated and slurs her words due to the high, shall we say “medicinal,” content of the formula? Or how ‘bout the time that Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz worked the line at a candy factory? Unable to keep pace with the conveyor belt, they stuffed the chocolates into their mouths, down their shirts, and finally scooped them up into their chef hats. At that point their supervisor walks in and compliments

the two gals on their proficiency. They are speechless because their mouths are full of chocolates, but their eyes express their shock when the supervisor then yells out, “Speed ‘er up a little!”

Over the past month, I traveled back in time to walk in the footsteps of America’s favorite redhead. Lucy’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, located in Chautauqua County in the most southwestern part of the state, is now the site of the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum. It’s a blast from the past.

Then I popped over to Palm Springs, one of Lucy and Desi’s favorite vacation spots (mine as well) and the site of one of their homes. I found that their legends live on there in fun and whimsical ways. It’s also where their daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill and her husband have lived for decades. Lucy and Desi also made their way to Coronado and the Hotel del Coronado for an important chapter of their lives.

Come along now, and I’ll fill in all the details!

To convince CBS TV decision makers that Cuban-born Desi Arnaz would be accepted as Lucy’s screen husband, Lucy and Desi performed a vaudeville act, which they took across America. They spent two weeks in 1950 at Hotel del Coronado rehearsing and perfecting their act, before taking it coast to coast. It was a huge success and the first episode of I Love Lucy premiered on the CBS network on Monday, October 15, 1951.

Lucille Desirée Ball was born Aug. 6, 1911 in Jamestown to parents DeDe and Henry Ball. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Montana and then to Michigan where Henry was employed as a telephone lineman. But due to working in inclement weather, he caught influenza that worsened into typhoid fever and he died in 1915 when Lucy was just three and her mother was pregnant. DeDe and Lucy moved back to Jamestown to live with DeDe’s parents, Fred and Flora Hunt; Lucy’s brother Freddy was born shortly thereafter.

Three years later DeDe remarried a stern and indifferent man named Edward Peterson. Lucy was sent to live for a year with his devoutly religious parents, while Freddy stayed in Jamestown. After Ed’s failure to find work in Detroit, the family moved back to Jamestown, settling with Lucy’s grandparents in the Jamestown suburb of Celoron. Lucy’s mother and second husband eventually divorced.

Lucy’s grandfather took on the paternal role and the children called him “Daddy” for the rest of their lives. He worked as a storeowner, chiropractor and woodworker.

While the family struggled financially, it was a happy time for Lucy who loved watching stage plays at the Celoron Amusement Park and acting out plays with her brother and childhood friends. In high school, she put on a play with her best friend and they sold tickets for 25 cents each. DeDe made the costumes.

Tragedy struck when Lucy was 16. It was the 4th of July and Grandfather Hunt set up a tin-can target in the backyard, inviting neighborhood kids to take turns shooting the target. As one of the boys watched from the sidelines, his mother shouted to him to come home; he jumped up and ran directly into the line of fire. He was paralyzed from the waist down and Lucy’s grandfather was charged with negligence. He lost his entire life’s savings and the family was forced to move from their family home into a small apartment in Jamestown.

Lucy had to change high schools and she hated her new school, often skipping classes and running away. Yet DeDe saw great promise in Lucy’s talents and managed to pay for her to go to acting school in New York when she was seventeen. But Lucy felt bullied by classmates (one of whom was Bette Davis), and she would return again and again to her Jamestown roots. DeDe would bolster her back up and Lucy would return to New York, constantly auditioning for any stage work she could find. It was now the early years of the Depression, and stages were closing. Lucy began to take on modeling work. A big break came when she posed for an ad for Chesterfield Cigarettes in 1933, which brought her to the attention of a talent scout who was working with producer Eddie Cantor for Samuel Goldwyn, the producer of the musical Roman Scandals. When a chorus girl backed out, Lucy got the part

and headed to Hollywood. She gained respect for her hard work, arriving early and leaving late on sets. As a “Goldwyn Girl,” she was loaned out to other studios and made brief appearances in films. Eddie Cantor became Lucy’s advocate, and encouraged her to do comedy. She left Goldwyn and joined Columbia Pictures, where she had a part in Frank Capra’s Broadway Bill, and then Roberta, where she formed a lifelong friendship with the film’s star, Ginger Rogers. She was then given a part in the Ginger Rogers-Fred Astaire film, Top Hat. Ginger’s mother, Lela Rogers, took Lucy under her wing, helping her to hone her acting skills, and helping her secure a role in Stage Door, which starred Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn. Lucy, in the role of Judy, delivered wisecracks in rapid-fire repertoire.

Lucy’s career was flourishing and she was able to bring her entire family to

Young Lucille Desiree Ball

Los Angeles. After starring in a number of “B” movies, she was dubbed “The Queen Bee” and was soon to meet the man who would sweep her off her feet.

Born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz d Acha III, Desi Arnaz was the son of the mayor of Santiago de Cuba. He led a privileged life up until 1933 when the Cuban Revolution put his father’s party out of power and the family fled to the United States. They had lost everything. His parents divorced, and Desi supported his mother for the rest of his life. In Miami, Desi formed a band focusing on Cuban conga dance rhythms. They were immediately popular, and soon Desi was performing at the La Conga nightclub in New York. That’s when he was recruited for the musical film, Too Many Girls, which also starred Lucille Ball. Lucy was introduced to her future co-star at the RKO studio commissary and was immediately smitten. Desi was just twenty-three, five-and-a-half years younger than Lucy.

They eloped to Greenwich, Connecticut on Nov. 30, 1940 and soon after Desi moved to Los Angeles. They purchased a ranch in the San Fernando Valley, which they christened “Desilu.”

Among their friends: Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, William and Brenda Holden.

World War II interrupted the couple’s bliss; Desi joined the Air Force and Lucy worked for various war funding causes. The years after the war were difficult ones for the couple; Desi returned to traveling with his band and Lucy made a few more films. Her most successful venture, however, was a CBS radio show, “My Favorite Husband.” When television came of age, CBS recruited Lucy to star in a show of the same name, but she insisted that her husband Desi be cast as her onscreen husband. It was 1950 and CBS was reticent to cast All-American Lucy with a Cubanborn, heavily accented husband, thinking America would not accept the duo. To prove them wrong, Lucy and Desi holed up for two weeks at Hotel del Coronado, rehearsing a vaudeville act that they would take nationwide.

The show was a success, CBS relented and I Love Lucy was born. The first episode of the series featured an act from the vaudeville show; large pajamas and a clown costume helped disguise the fact that Lucy was pregnant for the first time.

Her second pregnancy two years later was written into four of the scripts, but the word pregnant wasn’t permitted. Instead, Lucy was “expecting,” or as Desi would remark, “Lucy is ‘specting.”

The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum recounts these years, with videos of favorite scenes, and commentary from the writers of the time. Even the Hollywood sets are recreated in the museum.

Lucy and Desi’s production company, Desilu Productions owned I Love Lucy and made advances in production. They recorded on film, rather than kinoscope, which produced a lower-grade image, and would have made the preservation of the series impossible. Desi also introduced a three-camera process. Other series that

Desilu produced were The Ann Sothern Show, The Untouchables and in later years, Star Trek and Mission: Impossible.

In 1953 Lucy and Desi starred in and filmed one of the most hilarious films I’ve ever seen, The Long, Long Trailer

The MGM film showcased Lucy and Desi as naïve newlyweds lumbering cross country in a colossally long trailer.

Alas, the marriage of Desi and Lucy came to an end in 1960 (along with their show) due to Desi’s marital infidelity. They continued to work together for a while, then Desi sold his shares in Desilu to Lucy. Both couples remarried; Lucy to actor and comedian Gary Morton and Desi to Edith Hirsch, settling in Del Mar. Edith predecessed Desi.

Just two days before his death, Lucy called Desi. According to their two children and those who knew them, their love for each other continued throughout their lives.

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America’s “First Couple of Comedy,” Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Chautauqua County

There’s much more to see in Chautauqua County, including the National Comedy Center, building on the legacy of Lucy and Desi and continuing with stand-up comedians, TV sitcoms, film and more. It’s an outstanding museum, where you create a profile of the type of comedy you enjoy, whether it’s the Marx Brothers, Billy Crystal or Carl Reiner, and thousands of other choices. Your experience is then tailored as you visit the galleries. You could easily spend an entire day here, enjoying lunch and a trip to the bar between watching TV reels, the Movie Lounge or heading downstairs for “blue” comedy.

Also noteworthy in Chautauqua are two museums: The Roger Tory Peterson Institute covers the history of the Peterson field guides, with the first publication 90 years ago. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Institute whose mission states it is a leader for the “study, exhibition and nurturing of art that matters to the planet.” The other is the Robert H. Jackson Museum, which honors and promotes the legacy of Robert H. Jackson, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and Chief U.S. Prosecutor of the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg. It’s fascinating, particularly the gallery of portraits of the defendants of the Nuremberg trial, two of whom committed suicide while incarcerated and awaiting trail.

On a happier note, you might want to visit The Grape Discovery Center. Who knew this region bordering Lake Erie was the home of the Concord Grape and Welch’s? They also make some pretty outstanding Reislings, so pop over to some local wineries.

Finally, Chautauqua County is home to the famous Chautauqua Institute. Each summer, a different topic each week for nine weeks, dealing with human values and the enrichment of life is presented, featuring indepth lectures, plus music and concerts, with

noted speakers from industry, politics, religion and culture. This is where British-American novelist Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses, was nearly knifed to death by an assailant in 2022. More than thirty years prior, the Supreme Leader of Iran had issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s assassination.

Most attendees rent a home on the institute grounds, most in Victorian style for about $3,000 or more for the week; transportation throughout the facility is mostly via walking or bicycling. It will cost you a pretty

penny to have a car on the grounds and you’d feel awkward. I stayed in the one hotel on the property, the venerable Anthenauem. There’s a fundraising program underway to modernize the hotel that was built in 1881.

Chautauqua was founded in 1874 as a Methodist study camp, its participants staying in canvas tents, similar to those of Coronado’s historic “Tent City.” Its first speaker was President Ulysses S. Grant; founder Lewis Miller’s son-inlaw Thomas Edison also spoke at the institute. No, he didn’t stay in a tent; Miller built him a chalet home, which is still on the premises today.

But if I were visiting Chautauqua, I’d opt to stay some 30 minutes away in Celoron at the beautiful lakeside Harbor Hotel. It’s well designed; the service is impeccable. I loved my room with a balcony overlooking Chautauqua Lake, the outdoor pool, and the lively Carousel Bar where locals were gathered enmasse to cheer on the Buffalo Bills, while others, probably non-New Yorkers, enjoyed the warmth of the outdoor firepits, which lent a glow over the entire scene.

It’s the kind of place where you can’t wait to return.

Lucille D. Ball, bronze, 2016 by Carolyn D. Palmer, near Harbor Hotel, Celoron

The Harbor Hotel overlooks Chautauqua Lake in Celoron, where young Lucy once lived.

Palm Springs

I lucked out on my three-day visit to Palm Springs last month; the temps were in the 70s and 80s; the local news station was giddy in reporting that the average for those days was 102 degrees. So it was beautiful and, at mid-week, not crowded at all. Most summer residents had not yet returned.

The good news for you is that this month and all the months through April are the best time to visit Palm Springs, just a two-and-a-half hour drive from Coronado. You’ll want to take in the sites, like shopping in the historic downtown, perhaps taking the tram up to Mt. San Jacinto (be sure to take a sweater – it’s cold up at the top!), or enjoy an afternoon of spa treatments at the new Spa at Seć he.

Here’s my most important tip: stay in one of Palm Springs exquisite, small, intimate inns, and don’t schedule yourself too tightly.

The delight of Palm Springs is that you can unwind. Choose to spend a day or two just lazing around your hotel. Most have inviting pools –small and medium sized, not the type you’ll swim laps and train for the Olympics. No, here the emphasis is, say, floating on a swan, or relaxing poolside in a cabana or on a comfy chaise lounge. Most of these small properties have poolside (or nearby) complimentary continental breakfasts.

Now how do you find these smaller, more intimate hotels? The City of Palm Springs has made it easy for you and me. Just go go online to Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels.

You’ll find 80 properties, not one of them more than 49 rooms and most with just 12 or 20 rooms or suites. The website and promotion of the small hotels debutted in 2017, made possible when the City of Palm Springs set up a Business Improvement District that allowed the more intimate properties to compete against the marketing clout of the big boy resorts.

A statue of Lucy Ricardo, bronze, 1995 by Emmanul and Janet Snitkovsky can be found at the intersection of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive.

Acúzar & Sugar High Rooftop Lounge at Le Serena Villas.

The entryway to Lucille Palm Springs captures the elegance of the property.

That’s how I found Lucille Palm Springs! Yes, let’s get back to the story of Lucy and Desi! This petite resort in Spanish Revival style dates back to 1921 and was completely renovated and rebranded just last year. I stayed in the “Prickly Pear,” the very bungalow that Lucy and Desi made their vacation retreat with their youngsters Lucie and Desi, Jr., back in the ‘50s. Today, the suite features a living room with fireplace, full kitchen and a bath that features a shower with seating and a large soaking tub. Three private patios surround the suite, the largest featuring an outdoor whirlpool tub and firepit.

Lucille’s landscaping is full and lush, with curving bricked walkways opening onto sitting areas with trickling fountains. Throughout I found orange, lemon and grapefruit trees, and I could imagine their sweet scents in springtime.

Knowing that I was seeking out all-things-Lucy, my guide from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, Kimberli Munkres, couldn’t wait to show me the newly redone Velvet Rope boutique hotel, and in particular, the Ricardo Suite.

Each of the nine rooms here is so cleverly themed that it’s hard to decide on a favorite. Maybe the Lavender Suite, done up in Elizabeth Taylor style. Or the Candelabra Suite where a portrait of Liberace features him in effervescent glory sitting in a bubbling hot tub, accented with candelabras. Both the kitchen and bathroom faucets are golden swans.

The Velvet Rope’s beautifully decadent lounge with bar stools of rich green velvet is the site of near nightly entertainment, and on certain nights of the week there’s drag queen-led bingo and drag queen-led karaoke. This is Palm Springs, after all!

The Velvet Rope is the brainchild of its owner, designer David Rios, who took the former circa-1950 Desert Mirage hotel and transformed it into an homage to Hollywood’s heyday. He maintained the hotel’s mid-century modern architecture and designed each

room with custom art, vibrant and inviting colors and hints of fun. For example, the Presidential suite features photos of JFK… and Marilyn Monroe in “that dress” where she sang Happy Birthday to the president. The Velvet Rope features a central pool surrounded by lounge chairs and cabanas. The hotel offers a day rate for pool and bar use; $45. A deal.

I stayed at Lucy and Desi’s former bungalow at Lucille Palm Springs.

The Ricardo Suite at The Velvet Rope

Dinner under the arbor at The Barn Kitchen, Sparrows Lodge, was magical.

IF YOU GO…

Palm Springs

Lodging

Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels

Choose from 80 properties, all with fewer than 50 rooms. Here are a few of my fave’s! www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com

Korakia Pensione

Hide away at this Moroccan desert oasis www.korakia.com

Lucille Luxurious, lush and elegant. www.lucillepalmsprings.com

Sparrows Lodge

Darling, rustic modern. Steel horse-trough bathtub anyone? www.sparrowslodge.com

The Muse

Just nine suites, filled with fun, whimsy and color. www.themusehotelpalmsprings

The Velvet Rope

All rooms here have been designed by artist David Rio in old Hollywood style. Ask for The Ricardo Suite. www.thevelvetropeps.com

Recommended Restaurants (I’ve eaten at all of these over the years.)

The Farm Great breakfasts, especially sweet or savory crepes. Three-course prix-fixe dinners, Friday – Tuesdays; $69. www.farmpalmsprings.com

Cheeky’s

Try the world-famous bacon flight and homemade cinnamon rolls. www.cheekysf10.com

Copley’s on Palm Canyon Cary Grant’s 1940 guesthouse. www.copleyspalmsprings.com

Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York

Recommended Hotels

The Chautauqua Harbor Hotel 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron www.thechautauquaharborhotel.com

DoubleTree Inn Jamestown www.hilton.com

Restaurants/ Breweries/Wineries

Heirloom Restaurant Antheneaum Hotel Chautauqua www.chq.org/visit/accommodations/ athenaeum-hotel/

Johnson Estate Winery Westfield www.johnsonwinery.com

Landmark Restaurant Jamestown www.landmark.restaurant

Mazza Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing Westfield www.fiveand20.com

Southern Tier Brewing Lakewood www.lakewood.stbcbeer.com

Attractions

CHQ Black Car (813) 952-4804 sharonsoehnlein@gmail.com Sharon knows Chautauqua County well and is a delight!

Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum Jamestown www.lucydesi.com

Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge

Indoor. Outdoor. Artful. Eclectic. Yum. www.eight4nine.com

The Barn Kitchen

Featuring Coachella Valley farms’ finest www.sparrowslodge com>thebarnkitchen

Aźucar Palm Springs

Restaurant and rooftop bar at La Serena Villas www.azucarpalmsprings.com

Attractions

Palm Springs Art Museum www.psmuseum.org

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The world’s only rotating tram www.pstramway.com

National Comedy Center Jamestown www.comedycenter.org

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Jamestown www.rtpi.org

The Robert H. Jackson Center Jamestown www.roberthjackson.org

Village of Bemus Point Bemus Point www.bemusppointny.org

The Grape Discovery Center Westfield www.grapediscoverycenter.com

Chautauqua Institute Chautauqua www.chq.org

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Jaime Bea (619) 357-5581

Jaime.ccr@gmail.com

DRE#01387894

Coronado Cays Realty

Whitney Benzian

619-261-5374

whitney@whitneybenzian.com

DRE#01890260

Douglas Elliman

Stacy Bell Begin (619) 200-9184

DRE#02014995

StacyBegin619@gmail.com

adriennedd@aol.com

DRE#00932112

Adrienne Dente Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties (619) 850-2880

Felicia Bell (619) 920-9124

DRE#00429681

FeliciaFBell@gmail.com

www.Shorelifeluxury.com

Coronado Shores Company

Tara Brown

DRE#01452962 (619) 869-1547 tara92118@gmail.com

Jeff Brummitt

619-208-1342

JB@JeffBrummitt.com

DRE#00663912

Islander Realty

Fran Carrigan (619) 852-3898

francescarrigan2@gmail.com

DRE#01017971

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Doni Corcoran (858) 922-0978

corcoran.doni@gmail.com

DRE#01951522

eXp Realty

Jan Clements (619) 806-7052

Jan@JanClements.com

DRE#01120956

Lennie Clements (619) 894-0033

LennieClements@yahoo.com

DRE#01864061

Chris Clements (619) 203-8538

Christopher.L.Clements@gmail.com

DRE#01877934

ClementsGroupRE.com Compass

Phyl Sarber (619) 933-1276

DRE#00636519

Charlotte Rudowicz (619) 865-0794

DRE#01435710

Frances MacCartee (619) 312-7466

DRE#0200954

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Lisa Storey (619) 997-3112

Sales & Rentals

Lisa@CoronadoPremier Properties.com

DRE#01185272

Herlinda

Sandoval-Ryan (619) 917-8888

Hablo Español

Herlinda@CoronadoPremierProperties.com

DRE#0120853

Kina Fowler (619) 823-6725

Sales & Rentals

Kina@CoronadoPremier Properties.com

DRE#01991990

Tazzie Treadwell (619) 888-6401

Sales & Rentals

Tazzie@CoronadoPremier Properties.com

DRE# 02022372

CoronadoPremierProperties.com

CoronadoRentals.com

Hablamos Español

Coronado Premier Properties

Julia M. Elassaad

Myssie McCann (619) 435-6238

myssie@coronadoshoresco.com

DRE#02145422

Martha Kuenhold (619) 987-7725

mkuenhold@gmail.com

DRE#01369875 (619) 200-8504

John Harrington

jharrington60@gmail.com

DRE#01210260

Raquel Fernandez (619) 453-4513

Raquel@coronadoshoresrealtor.com

DRE#01945891

CoronadoShoresCo.com

Coronado Shores Company

jelassaad@cbwhomes.com

DRE#01937427

Coldwell Banker West (619) 573-8350

Ara Koubeserian Ryan Koubeserian

(619) 339-9736 (619) 339-2383

arakoubeserian yahoo.com

DRE#0045410 ryankoubeserian@yahoo.com

DRE#01738738

Coronado Shores Company

Ruth Ann Fisher (619) 733-4100

rfisher@delcoronadorealty.com

DRE#01909797

Broker

Stephanie Basden 619-708-6768

stephanie@delcoronadorealty.com

DRE#01783387

Broker Associate

Cassandra Goldberg 619-820-8477

cassandra@delcoronadorealty.com

DRE#02100680

Realtor

Nellie Harris-Ritter 619-540-0111

nellie@delcoronadorealty.com

DRE#02077055

Realtor

Tina Twite-Chin (619) 488-0285

tina@delcoronadorealty.com

DRE#01427355

Paulette Fennello (619) 318-5707

ownyourdreams123@aol.com

DRE#: 01124030

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ca Properties

Carrie O’Brien

(619) 847-3524

DRE#01144127 (619) 514-7740

Beth Delano

DRE#0126197

Serena Bleam 480-235-5600

Cal DRE #2137496

Properties, Inc.

justgl@coronadobeach.com

DRE#01274657

Gerri-Lynn Fives Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty (619) 813-7193

Monique Fuzet (619) 994-4453

fuzetpmonique@gmail.com

DRE#00949513

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Apua Garbutt (619) 372-2777

apuareagent@gmail.com

DRE#01859903

eXp Realty

Tina Gavzie (619) 778-0955

delcoronadorealty.com

Broker Associate Del Coronado Realty

tinagav@aol.com

MovetoCoronado.com

DRE#01205962

Compass Real Estate

Caroline Haines

(619) 435-5200

chaines@bhhscal.com

www.sellcoronadorealestate.com

DRE# 00953131

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Kathleen K. Hanlon

(619) 339-6536 Mobile kathleen.hanlon@yahoo.com

DRE#01386879

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Katie Herrick (619) 865-2085

kate@katieherrickgroup.com www.ktherrick.com

DRE#01800357

Compass Real Estate

Francine Howard (619) 302-0234

Francine@sd-realtor.com

DRE#01802654

California Outdoor Properties

Vicki Inghram (619) 204-3400

BestofCoronado.com

DRE#01293521

Compass Real Estate

Richard Inghram (619) 301-7766

ringhram@gmail.com

DRE#01377744

Compass Real Estate

Kari Lyons

The Koop Group (619) 435-8722

Kathy Koop (619) 985-8722

DRE#00460840

Karrie Koop Gilby (619) 857-7665

DRE#01465419

Allison Koop Rice (619) 490-9049

DRE#01818903

www.KathyKoop.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Maryellen McMahon

Molly Haines McKay

(619) 985-2726

MollyHainesMcKay@gmail.com

DRE#01876062

Carrie Mickel (619) 630-3570

carriemickel@bhhscal.com

DRE#01999494

Lindsey Lyons 619.405.9208

lindseyblyons@gmail.com

DRE# 01993229

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Dino Morabito (619) 987-3066

Dino@TheMorabitoGroup.com

DRE#01415017

maryellen.mcmahon@elliman.com

maryellenmcmahon.elliman.com

DRE#01992431

Douglas Elliman (619) 252-4778

Tom Murray

Tom@clearedtoclimb.com

DRE#02201853

Cleared To Climb Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate (619) 356-1657

Cheryl Morabito (619) 997-3112

Cheryl@TheMorabitoGroup.com

DRE#01183389

karisellscoastal.com

kari@karisellscoastal.com

DRE#01475331

Park Life | Compass (619) 884-4193

Karen Lee (619) 861-4133

karenlee.realtor@gmail.com

DRE# 00962910

Willis Allen Real Estate

Ed Noonan

enoonan12@aol.com

CoronadoCays LuxuryHomes.com

DRE#00993300

Noonan Properties

Nancy Parrett (619) 368-1898

Nancyparrett@sd-realtor.com

DRE#01256239

At Home Realty (619) 252-1232

Brett Molenaar (757) 293-8536

Brett@TheMorabitoGroup.com

DRE#02026840

Karen Hust (619) 838-7021

karen@themorabitogroup.com

DRE#01708516

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Napolitano & Associates

Renee Wilson Scott Grimes

(619) 518-7501

Renee@parklifeproperties.com

DRE #01192858

(619) 847-4282

Scott@parklifeproperties.com

DRE #01391946

www.parklifeproperties.com

Parklife | Compass

Blair Ray (619) 629-1534

BlairRay@bhhscal.com

Lic#: 02140893

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Gina Schnell (619) 865-0650

Realtor® | Broker Associate gina.schnell@compass.com

DRE# 01945038

Compass Real Estate

Jeanne Schnese (619) 346-8476

DRE# 02182699

jeanne.schnese@compass.com

Compass Real Estate

Shirley Smith (619)559-6548

shirley@shirleysmith.com

www.shirleysmith.com

DRE #02046865

Coldwell Banker West

Carol Stanford (619) 987-8766

carol@carolstanford.com

BuyCoronado.com

DRE#01390529

eXp Realty

Olga Stevens (619) 778-8011

Olgaminvielle1@gmail.com

OlgaCoronado.com

DRE#01105050

Willis Allen Real Estate

Edith Salas (619) 905-5780

edith@salasproperties.com

DRE#01966248

Evan Piritz (619) 600-7817

evan@salasproperties.com

DRE#02022374

Anne Trombley (619) 318-6259

anne@salasproperties.com

DRE#02168533

Roberto Cornejo (619) 548-6306

roberto@salasproperties.com

DRE#01204327

Josh Barbera (619) 957-5357

josh@salasproperties.com

DRE#02053563

Stacie Bales (619) 370-2467

stacie@salasproperties.com

DRE#02060775

Heather Vidal (619) 571-1700

heather@salasproperties.com

DRE#02150791

Stephanie Baker (619) 306-6317

stephanie@salasproperties.com

DRE#01986654

Greg Roberts (858) 731-6101

greg@salasproperties.com

DRE#02191947

Ken Nagel (619) 952-4486

ken@salasproperties.com

DRE#01946378

Yvonne Fulp (626) 390-4953

yvonne@salasproperties.com

DRE#01821777

Sergio Munoz (619) 751-3415

sergio@salasproperties.com

DRE#02211855

Minerva Alvarez (619) 653-0288

minerva@salasproperties.com

DRE#02195687

Taylor Smith (619) 762-8815

TaylorSmithRealEstate.com

Taylor@willisallen.com

Willis Allen Real Estate

Suzanne Fahy (619) 841-5870 seashorepropertiescoronado@gmail.com

DRE#01454055

Lisa Davenport

DRE#01422713 (619) 261-5963 lindadavenport007@gmail.com

Jill Lehr

DRE#02035838 (619) 981-2750 lehrpad@yahoo.com

Hope Baker

DRE#02030667 (480) 221-0516 hopebake4@aol.com

Seashorepropertiescoronado.com

Seashore Properties

DRE#: 01420331

ZulemaM@bhhscal.com

DRE# 02076557 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA

Tom Tilford (619) 300-2218 tom@tomtilfordre.com

DRE#01897051

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Napolitano & Associates

Barbara Wamhoff (619) 517-8880 barbarawamhoff@gmail.com

DRE#01225350

Emily Wendell (619) 348-9212

emilywendell@bhhscal.com

DRE#02032915

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Brunilda Zaragoza Dany Zaragoza

DRE#00840495

(619) 520-0772 ZaragozaRealtors.com ZaragozaRealtors@gmail.com (619) 520-7799

DRE#01826683

The Anxious Generation

By Jonathan Haidt

Book Corner

WHAT PEOPLE ARE READING THIS MONTH

The League of Wives

By Heath Hardage Lee

In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the “phone-based childhood” in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this “great rewiring of childhood” has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies.

Most important, Haidt issues a clear call to action. He diagnoses the “collective action problems” that trap us, and then proposes four simple rules that might set us free. He describes steps that parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments can take to end the epidemic of mental illness and restore a more humane childhood.

The Summer Pact

By Emily Giffin

Four freshmen arrive at college from completely different worlds: Lainey, a California party girl with a flair for drama; Tyson, a brilliant scholar and aspiring lawyer from Washington, D.C.; Summer, an ambitious, recruited athlete from the Midwest; and Hannah, a mildmannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities. Soon after arriving on campus, they strike up a conversation in their shared dorm, and the seeds of friendship are planted. As their college years fly by, their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable. But as graduation nears, their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences. Stunned and heartbroken, they make a pact, promising to always be there for one another, no matter how separated they may become by circumstances or distance. Ten years later, Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down. Calling on her closest friends, it soon becomes clear that they are all facing their own crossroads. True to their promise, they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a shared journey of selfdiscovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.

In this tender portrayal of grief, love, and hope, Emily Giffin asks: When things fall apart, who will be at our sides, helping us pick up the pieces?

The true story of the fierce band of women who battled Washington - and Hanoi - to bring their husbands home from the jungles of Vietnam.

On February 12, 1973, 115 men who just six years earlier had been high-flying Navy and Air Force pilots shuffled, limped, or were carried off a huge military transport plane at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. These American servicemen had endured years of brutal torture, kept shackled and starving in solitary confinement, in rat-infested, mosquito-laden prisons, the worst of which was the Hanoi Hilton.

Months later, the first Vietnam POWs to return home would learn that their rescuers were their wives, a group of women that included Jane Denton, Sybil Stockdale, Louise Mulligan, Andrea Rander, Phyllis Galanti, and Helene Knapp. These women, who formed the National League of Families, would never have called themselves “feminists,” but they had become the POW and MIAs’ most fervent advocates, going to extraordinary lengths to facilitate their husbands’ freedom - and to account for missing military men - by relentlessly lobbying government leaders, conducting a savvy media campaign, conducting covert meetings with antiwar activists, and most astonishingly, helping to code secret letters to their imprisoned husbands.

Leaving Time

By Jodi Picoult

For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe that she would be abandoned as a young child, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice’s old journals. A scientist who studied grief among elephants, Alice wrote mostly of her research among the animals she loved, yet Jenna hopes the entries will provide a clue to her mother’s whereabouts.

Desperate to find the truth, Jenna enlists two unlikely allies in her quest. The first is Serenity Jones, a psychic who rose to fame finding missing persons - only to later doubt her gifts. The second is Virgil Stanhope, a jaded private detective who originally investigated Alice’s case along with the strange, possibly linked death of one of her colleagues. As the three work together to uncover what happened to Alice, they realize that in asking hard questions, they’ll have to face even harder answers.

As Jenna’s memories dovetail with the events in her mother’s journals, the story races to a mesmerizing finish. A deeply moving, gripping, and intelligent pause-resister, Leaving Time is Jodi Picoult at the height of her powers.