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COVER IMAGE: Painting by Kat Ring - karting.com 2 IN FOCUS: Reflections of Coronado by Joel Ortiz - @joelphotoguyortiz 10 GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE: Coronado Island Film Festival 12 LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in November 14 COMMUNITY: Tai chi classes at Sharp Hospital 18 ART: New artist exhibit at the library 22 HISTORY: Memories of shopping local 26 IN THE KITCHEN: Mashed potatoes & gravy 34 LIFESTYLE: Bold and bright kitchen elements 36 NKOTB: Trident Coffee Roasters 42 MAKING WAVES: Beloved musician, Michael Gonzales 48 SALUTE: WWII Parachuter Tom Rice turns 100 52 MAP OF CORONADO 54 DINING GUIDE

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It is an honor to be the guest editor for the November issue of Crown City Magazine. On November 10-14 the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will roll out our red carpet for filmmakers from across the globe, industry leaders and luminaries with our beautiful city as the backdrop for the 5-day festival. CIFF is excited to host our in-person festival once again, and showcase an incredibly strong line-up of independent and studio films, our ShortsFest, Culinary Cinema, industry panels. parties and new this year, our MasterLab workshops. Among the highlights is our annual Leonard Maltin Celebrity Tribute Awards & Dinner. This year CIFF will honor an accomplished array of Academy Award-winners, nominees, and industry trailblazers. For the first time ever tickets are open to the general public (if not sold out). Cinematic stories bring us together through our shared human experiences and expands our understanding that love, life, loss and joy shape who we are no matter where we live. One of my favorite quotes is from Banksy “Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it’s probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it.” This truly sums up the power of cinematic stories that capture our hearts, stir us to action or shift our perspectives. Tickets range from $15-$200. Available online or at the festival box office. For more information, call 619-821-9924 or visit coronadofilmfest.com.

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On-Line Event Calendar The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. Check out the array of activities offered at CoronadoARTS.com Live Music Events in Coronado Coronado's live music schedule in real-time is at coronadoarts.com/livemusic. Upcoming performances include: • Live music at Emerald C Gallery on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6-8 pm (Matt Heinecke, Jennifer Franks, Ron’s Garage, and more amazing musical artists) • Jake Lyons is live at Garage Buona Forchetta Sundays 12-2 pm • Gonzo is live at the Hotel Del (Babcock and Story) Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-9:30 pm • Trish Lynn Naval is live at Garage Buona Forchetta every Friday 6:30-8:30 pm • Live Music at Costa Azul Saturdays at 5:30-8 pm

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Local Art, Theater and other Entertainment • Art in the Park – Shop local art on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10am to 4pm at Spreckels Park. • • • • • • • • •

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November Community Events (Some events may be cancelled or modified. Please contact groups directly for up-to-date information.) • Coronado Island Film Festival • Skating by the Sea Ice Rink at the Hotel Del • Shop Small Coronado • United through Reading Storybook Ball • Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run • Silver Strand Half Marathon 12

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When Noel Tarver left her job as a system engineer at IBM, she had no idea it would lead her to traditional Chinese medicine — and, eventually, a 25-year career as a Chinese martial arts competitor and instructor. After working at IBM, Tarver became increasingly interested in psychology, which she studied at the University of Hawaii. She then pursued a master’s program at San Diego State University. “Although I got into a PhD program, my interests started to shift to the mindbody connection and human health,” says Tarver, now an acupuncturist and tai chi instructor at the Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado Hospital. “I decided to pursue studying Chinese medicine so I could help address both the mind and body.” As she learned more, Tarver was fascinated with the many applications of Chinese medicine and how it could be used to help treat a variety of conditions, including allergies, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, insomnia, headaches, pain, anxiety and depression. 14

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While she was studying traditional Chinese medicine, Tarver discovered another passion: tai chi, a Chinese martial art. In 2001, she began practicing martial arts, studying under Master Ma Jing Long from China, a well-known competitor who won the Chinese national championship title in 1985. After continuing to learn other types of martial arts, Tarver’s instructor suggested she try tai chi — an ancient form of martial arts that involves slow, focused movements and deep breathing. Although it was originally intended for self-defense training, tai chi is a more meditative type of exercise. “At first, I was not so much interested in tai chi since I wanted to learn more kicking and punching,” Tarver recalls. “However, now I am so grateful that I learned it, as it is so much more versatile than other forms of martial arts.” Tarver’s favorite part of tai chi is the sense of peace it can bring to daily life. “When we are practicing tai chi, movements are so gentle, and we can move our body with breathing. It feels like floating and is quite relaxing.” Tarver has won 15 gold medals, five silver medals and one bronze medal competing in martial arts competitions for wushu and tai chi. In addition to improving her own skills, she also loves to help others learn about tai chi by teaching classes. Her love of Chinese medicine and martial arts eventually lead Tarver to join the team at the Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado Hospital, where she is an acupuncturist as well as a tai chi and qi gong instructor. “My favorite part of being an acupuncturist is that I am able

Noel Tarver competes in a martial arts competition. Photo by Christine Santos.

to walk people through healing, and I am able to see their smile after the treatment.” In addition to her classes and acupuncture sessions, Tarver enjoys giving back by putting on performances at the hospital and volunteering to lead tai chi sessions at the annual Sharp Women’s Health Conference. Tarver enjoys teaching martial arts, and specifically tai chi, because it brings many benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, tai chi can help decrease stress, improve mood, increase energy and stamina, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. With the extra stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tarver says it is especially important for people to take the time to relax and be peaceful. “Now we are living under such a stressed environment and circumstances,” Tarver says. “We definitely need to calm down and reduce stress. Tai chi gives you more energy and calmness at the same time.” Tarver shares these tips for anyone who wants to try tai chi: • Take a group class to learn from others and help master the movements • Wear comfortable clothing and ﬂat shoes • Have patience and keep practicing “Tai chi is not easy; it takes a while to get used to the movements,” Tarver says. “It challenges your brain and coordination.” And for the best results, Tarver recommends practicing outside on the beach or under a tree so people can be one with their surroundings. Although she was originally on a different path, Tarver is so grateful for discovering her love of tai chi and martial arts, and for all the lessons she has learned. “Tai chi has taught me the importance of calmness and stillness during chaotic times,” she says. “All tai chi movements are precise, effortless, efficient and fluid. It needs to be done with harmony. I would like to live my life like that. Well, I try my best.” If you would like to experience the sense of calm that tai chi can bring, Tarver teaches online classes for beginners on Saturdays at 10:30 am via Zoom and in-person classes at 11:30 am at the Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado. For more information or to register, visit sharp.com/healthylivingcenter or call 619-522-3798. • Megan Pinna works in the marketing department at Sharp HealthCare and helps write stories about the wonderful team members at Sharp Coronado Hospital. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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25 Years of Monumental Art: It All Began in Coronado Story by Ivy Weston Photos Courtesy of Christopher Slatoff and Elisabeth Pollnow

"Sheltering Wings" at Grand Caribe Shoreline Park, Coronado Cays by Christopher Slatoff, who created it as a tribute to the rare birds which can be seen feeding and resting on Grand Caribe Isle. The sculpture symbolizes the idea of protecting the fragile natural environment.

In July 2021, sculptor Christopher Slatoff was feted at a celebration commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Grand Caribe Shoreline Park in The Cays for what is arguably the showpiece (aside from the amazing view of San Diego Bay), his sculpture “Sheltering Wings.” Shortly after the event, where he gave an eloquent speech to a crowd of local luminaries, he said “most artists have to be dead to be honored in such a way.” Well, Slatoff is alive and well and still doing great work. Since producing “Sheltering Wings,” (1996) which depicts a baby bird safely wrapped in its mother’s arms, Slatoff has created many large-scale public art monuments. 18

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Small-scale models of some of these pieces, along with those by his sculpting partner, Elisabeth Pollnow, will be on display in the Coronado Public Library’s exhibit cases. Imagine a small-scale art gallery along a grand hallway in a historic building, buffeted by reading rooms on both sides and adjacent to a friendly reference desk, and you get the picture. The exhibit, “25 Years of Monumental Art: It All Began in Coronado,” goes on view November 16, opens with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, and can be viewed through January 9, 2022. Slatoff began sculpting as a child, winning several youth art competitions. He grew up in 1950s San Francisco and his father, an artist and art professor, hosted a PBS television program called “Eye of the Artist,” which gave Slatoff an awareness of the artists and art movements of that time. In the mid-1970s Slatoff earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from California State University, Long Beach, one of the few universities that specialized in Life Sculpture. He would return to his alma mater to teach Life Sculpture and Mold-making/Fabrication from 2005-2008. As his style progressed, Slatoff turned to public art. “Sheltering Wings” was his first commission, by the Port of San Diego, 25 years ago for the then-nonexistent Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. Since then he has frequently created art for universities and churches.

Pollnow has been Slatoff’s assistant and studio manager since 2012. The duo have collaborated on several large-scale sculpture projects such as the “Enduring Heroes” sculpture in Pasadena, the “Hecuba: Queen of the Trojans” statue at University Village at USC, and “St. Elizabeth Seton” at the University of Oklahoma. Her solo works, in bronze or terra cotta, include the commissioned sculpture “St. Clare of Assisi,” for St. Francis of Assisi High School in La Cañada, CA. She also participated in the "Nature of Sculpture II" at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Slatoff and Pollnow are currently collaborating on several new projects.

"Enduring Heroes" pays permanent tribute to local Pasadena military heroes who gave their lives in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Wars of Terror and enables the City of Pasadena to build awareness for the Armed Services.

Elisabeth Pollnow pictured with some of her terra cotta work, is an assistant and studio manager for the renowned sculptor Christopher Slatoff with whom she has collaborated on several large-scale sculpture projects. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

(L-R) Slatoff pictured with one of his bronze statues; "Pieta" by Slatoff at Mission San Luis Rey

Pollnow’s art borders between three- and two-dimensional forms on themes found in the natural world. Her background of living in remote areas of North Dakota and Alaska gives her a deep sense of connection to nature, which is reflected in her work. After moving to Southern California, her work has explored themes inspired by the deserts near her home. She has exhibited in Pasadena, the Morongo Valley, and San Fernando, California and holds a BA in art from Evangel University. She is currently a member of the California Art Club, the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council, the Twentynine Palms Artist Guild, and the National Sculpture Society. Among her works in the exhibit will be “Mother and Child,” in cold-cast bronze. Slatoff’s solo works include the Pieta, which was at Mission San Diego for over 20 years and then was relocated to Mission

"Restful Day in Joshua Tree" by Elisabeth Pollnow 20

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San Luis Rey, as well as largescale sculptures for Pepperdine University and Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Los Angeles area. A collaboration with author Ray Bradbury resulted in a bronze sculpture of “The Illustrated Man” that stands eight feet tall. An artist who enjoys teaching other artists, Slatoff has taught at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, at the Getty Center in Los Angeles and in the summers he teaches in Orvieto, Italy as part of Fuller’s Art and Theology Master’s program. He is also committed to art education for underserved communities. Besides helping to set up several afterschool art programs, he received an Artist in Residence grant from the State of California to work with special-needs children in public schools. Small-scale versions that will be exhibited at the library include a 12-inch model of “Enduring Heroes,” a memorial to fallen troops from the Pasadena area who fought in the War on Terror.

(L-R) "Wind Woman" by Pollnow; Slatoff with "Hecuba" at the University of Southern California Village

Slatoff loves Coronado and its natural beauty, and is thrilled to be a part of the local arts scene. “I have made a commitment to Coronado to be as involved in its arts program as I can,” he said. “I love that my work will be exhibited in the Coronado Library.” Pollnow expressed a similar sentiment. “This exhibit is so wonderful to be part of!” she said. “I was able to visit Coronado this year and fell in love with the culture and climate of such a unique place. I have lived near military bases in the deserts of California for many years now and none of the places are as beautiful as Coronado! I am very excited to show at the exhibition in the library.”

"Martian Soil" by Elisabeth Pollnow

“25 Years of Monumental Art: It All Began in Coronado” will be on display from November 16 through January 9 at the Coronado Public Library. All are invited to the opening reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, November 20. Ivy Weston is Senior Librarian for Programs, Outreach and Marketing at the Coronado Public Library. She is also a freelance writer with a background in newspaper and magazine journalism.

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n a time so long ago to some, and what seems like merely days remembered to others, Coronado did not have a bridge, and we used the ferry to travel to San Diego. Back before 1969 and the opening of the bridge, the ferry was used mostly for transportation to work, but we also remember using the ferry when we were in desperate need for something specific. We were a small village then, and we did not have the same stores as San Diego. But, despite Coronado not having a plethora of stores, we shopped locally and enjoyed it! Some of you were not born yet, and others may not have lived here then. Perhaps your neighbors can tell you more about the “old days in Coronado.” It was a more relaxed time here when we had our own department store and a thriving movie theater showing first-run movies. After the bridge opened, locals hurried across the bridge to rush to the new malls in San Diego.

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Photo of Coronado Department Store ca. 1950-52

Like today, everyone had their favorite local stores. Cora Mart thrived. You could buy anything from diapers to nail polish, then walk to the hardware section in the back and find nuts and bolts you hadn’t seen in years. If you walked down the street—Orange Avenue that is—toward 10th Street, you might take a minute to stop in the Lamp Shop to see the latest in lighting fixtures. Of course, you couldn’t get past Marco’s Italian Restaurant at lunch time without stopping for their famous Fat Belly. Just a door farther was Central Drug Store. It had a soda fountain going way back when. We even had an auto dealership here in Coronado owned by a local resident. If you needed to go clothes shopping, you had a variety of shops. A favorite was certainly Town & Country for a wide selection of everything for women. Leila Elgin was there to take care of your formal wear needs. We can’t forget the corner of 10th and Orange where you could shop at M.J. Brown.

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If you were really lucky, Fran Brown brought out her homemade candy to enjoy while shopping. There were many others as well—Kippy’s, which closed in December 2015, and Muhl Jewelers (a story for another time), just to name a few. As time passed, many of the shops closed, including Cora Mart, Marco's and Central Drug. Buildings were repurposed and people traveled more often across the bridge to shop at the malls.

Have you guessed what some of the repurposed buildings are? The department store is now Rite Aid and Cora Mart next door is now the storage area for Vons (soon to be part of the public Vons store). Look around when you are on the Avenue and see if you can pick out others. Today, shopping locally has begun to return to our city. We have a first-rate movie theater once again. Fast food, bakeries and small eateries abound with a wonderful

Coronado Department Store's Coronado Department Store's Buildings on Orange Avenue: Inside Central Drug on Town & Country, Strand Crown Orange Avenue First Floor ca. 1960 Second Floor ca. 1960 Realty Co., Televents, and Central Drug

Exteriors of Buildings on Orange Avenue ca. 1978

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selection of foods to suit every palate. We now have several dress shops and, more recently added, shoe stores. You can still buy gift items and souvenirs at several locations; and don’t forget the jewelry stores. No need to go across the bridge. We have quality products and goods right here in Coronado. You can grab an ice cream cone or yogurt while shopping or pick up flowers along the Avenue. We are also most fortunate to have added shops at the Coronado Ferry Landing and along 1st Street as well. At those locations, a wide variety of choices add to any shopping experience. So there you have it folks. Shopping locally is no longer a one-Saturday-a-year experience; it is every day in Coronado. So enjoy it!

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Mashed Potatoes & Gravy It was never about the turkey Photos and Story by Clyde Van Arsdall

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or years I have spent the last Thursday in November doing everything from cracking crabs to making paella. I had grown tired of turkey and the traditional Thanksgiving meal. After all, it’s not what we eat that’s the most important. What matters most is who we celebrate with and what we are thankful for. My son Charlie is now attending college in Victoria, British Columbia. Distance, a lack of time off and the fact that Canadians don’t celebrate our version of Thanksgiving will most likely mean he will be staying put rather than coming home. I am now regretting my hiatus from tradition. While Charlie can crack crabs and shuck an oyster, he is illprepared to recreate the basics of a traditional Thanksgiving meal for himself and his roommates. I will, of course, walk him through the steps needed to successfully roast a turkey and I will certainly send him this article. Last Thanksgiving, I explained how to deep-fry a turkey. This November, I will give you some tips for making perfect mashed potatoes and I will share my mother’s recipe for them. I will walk you through Dad’s makeahead gravy, explaining how to make flavorful turkey stock, and a perfect roux. No time to waste — we have bones to roast and roux to stir. Gravy: let’s start here because this can — and should — be made well in advance of Thanksgiving. Gravy moistens that often dry breast meat, fills the crater you have made in your mashed potatoes, tastes great on stuffing and is essential for livening up your leftovers. Good gravy takes time and you will need to have a lot of it to make your guests happy. Leaving the gravy until the day of is a big mistake as cooking

space is at a premium. My rule of thumb is to have at least half a cup of gravy per person. This makes enough for the meal and leftovers. So what is gravy, you may ask? Gravy, for all its complexity, is very simply broken down into two parts. The base, a rich, flavorful stock, and a roux used to thicken it. Turkey stock: This would ideally be made with a turkey carcass but you won’t have one until after the meal so you will have to improvise. If you wait until a few weeks before Thanksgiving, you can usually find fresh turkey wings and or legs. These can be broken down and roasted. Smoked turkey necks or wings are usually available yearround and one of these is great in the stock. If you can’t find fresh turkey parts, use a few store-bought roasted chickens. For a rich stock, I roast my vegetables which gives the stock depth. Fresh herbs make the stock bright and add flavor. Roux: The process always started the same way. Out came the iron skillet and the mason jar of bacon grease, butter,, and some flour. The next step, and probably the most important, Mom would turn on some music and open a bottle of wine. Roux takes time, and once it starts cooking, you can’t leave it for a minute. One glass of wine will suffice for a white or blonde roux, but you will need to keep the bottle close if you are going for a rich brown color. I can remember the process vividly. The sound of June Carter Cash and the smell of bacon grease heating up. Soon the nutty aroma of flour toasting filled the room. Sitting on a stool, I would watch Mom rhythmically stir the mixture so the flour wouldn’t stick or burn — it was mesmerizing. This would last anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the type of roux she was making. Like the marriage of fat and flour, sounds and smells came together to create memories. These moments are seared into my soul. I miss you, Mom! Mashed Potatoes: The best potatoes to use for mashing are yellow or gold in color, such as Yukon Gold potatoes. They have the densest and most uniform flesh and contain a naturally buttery flavor. When cooked they aren’t grainy, watery or mushy, all qualities that will ruin mashed potatoes. When cooking potatoes for mashing, always start with cold water and allow the potatoes to come to a boil. This will allow the potatoes to cook evenly. If you start with boiling water, the

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My daughter Sasha pouring warm half and half and melted butter into the riced potatoes.

outer portion of the potatoes will cook faster and become mushy before being cooked through. Always heat the butter and milk before adding them to the potatoes. By heating these up, it won’t bring the temperature of the potatoes down. My mother always passed her potatoes through a ricer after cooking. This additional step ensured she had no lumps; a simple potato masher won’t do this. Mom also used white 28

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pepper as she didn’t like dark speckles in her perfect potatoes. As a final step, Mom would use an old-school hand mixer to whip them up and make them fluffy. My brother and I loved this step as we would each get a beater to lick clean. As Julia Child once said, “Fat gives things flavor.” You may not figure it out until you start cooking, but Thanksgiving is one giant homage to butter. The foods we eat at this feast are just

delivery devices for churned cream. Don’t bother trying to dial this back — the results will be disappointing. This is a celebration, not a time to restrain yourself to the strict rules of a low-fat diet. Just be grateful wine doesn’t have many calories. This Thanksgiving, when the meal comes to an end and I slip into a food coma on the couch, I will be thankful for the elastic waistband in my sweatpants and the fact that this meal only happens once a year. While paella often looks pretty good comparatively, I know I have to impart this tradition to my children because there’s nothing quite like mom and dad’s homecooked mashed potatoes and gravy. See you at the gym — who am I fooling? No, you won't. • Clyde Van Arsdall is a third-generation Coronado local, chef, and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to his articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com

Sasha takes control of the mixer and whips the potatoes until fluffy.

Roasted Turkey Stock Makes about 4 quarts Ingredients: • 4 turkey wings and one smoked neck or leg. If turkey wings are not available then use two pre-roasted chickens. Remove the breasts for another use. • 4 onions, quartered • 2 large or 3 small carrots, cut into chunks • 4 large celery sticks, cut into chunks • 2 cups of white wine • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed • 3 sprigs of thyme • 1 sprig of rosemary • 2 bay leaves • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns • Kosher salt Equipment: • Rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan • Stockpot Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Separate turkey wings at the joint and chop each piece in half, for a total of four pieces per wing. If using a leg chop in half. Arrange pieces in a single layer in a roasting pan and roast until brown and sizzling, 30 to 40 minutes. 2. Remove from oven and transfer pieces to a stockpot. 3. If using pre-roasted chickens, remove breast meat, break apart the rest and roast for 20-30 minutes at 450 then place it into the stockpot. 4. Chop a few pieces of smoked turkey neck or leg and put into the stockpot (adds flavor but optional). 5. Add onions, carrots and celery to the empty roasting or sheet pan and place over medium heat. Sauté briefly, just to loosen the crusty turkey bits from the bottom of the pan. 6. Return pan to oven and cook until vegetables are browned around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. 7. Remove pan from oven and place it over medium heat. Add white wine and cook, stirring, until wine is reduced to a syrup, about 3 minutes. 8. Add wine-vegetable mixture to stockpot. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary bay leaves and black peppercorns. Add 6 quarts of water and place over medium-high heat just until the mixture comes to a boil. 9. Immediately reduce heat to low, skim any foam floating on top and simmer, skimming as needed, for 3 hours. Add 1 teaspoon salt and taste. If stock tastes watery, keep simmering until stock is flavorful. Taste for salt again and add more if needed. 10. Strain stock through a sieve into a large container. Discard solids. Let stock cool slightly, then refrigerate. Skim off any fat. Stock can be frozen: To freeze in plastic bags, use thick, resealable bags to line a plastic container; the container will hold the bag up while you fill it. Label bags before filling. Hold bag up by the edges, pour in the stock, gently squeeze out any air and seal tightly. Remove from container and lay bags flat to freeze. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

Roux Makes 2 cups • 2 cups ﬂour • 2 cups butter (I like to substitute 2 or 3 Tbsp of butter for bacon grease. Don’t overdo the bacon grease, a little goes a long way) Step 1: Put on some music and pour yourself a drink. We are making a brown roux so keep the bottle close; once you get started you can’t step away. Step 2: Melt the butter and bacon grease, if using, over medium-low heat, then add flour. Step 3: Stir butter and flour with a wooden spoon in a figure-eight motion for even cooking. Don't forget to occasionally stir around the sides of the pan. Step 4: In 3-5 minutes you’ll have what they call a light roux that should puff up and bubble slightly. Keep drinking and stirring. We are headed toward a brown roux. Step 5: For perfect gravy, you want at least a brown roux. After another 6-7 minutes it will smell a little nutty and turn a pale brown. Step 6: If you take it further, about 8-10 minutes more you’ll get a dark roux. The color of your roux will determine the color of your gravy. You decide how dark you want it. The longer you cook roux the less the thickening power. Step 7: Let it cool. Roux can be frozen and stored for up to six months. Make this well ahead of your stock.

Dad’s Make-ahead Turkey Gravy Makes about 4 quarts Ingredients: • 4 quarts of stock • 16 oz of roux • Pan drippings and fond from your turkey Directions: The ratio of roux to stock for thickening is about 4 ounces of roux to 1 quart of stock. Let the roux come to room temperature and add to simmering stock then bring to a boil. Once the stock boils, turn down to a simmer and cook until desired thickness is reached. The desired thickness is usually what the French call a nappe consistency. Nappe consistency is achieved when a sauce reaches a thickness that allows it to coat the food evenly, not too thick or thin. You know it’s ready when you immerse a spoon in the sauce and turn it over with the back of the spoon facing you. Run your finger down the middle of the spoon. If you leave a clean line and the sauce doesn’t run back together then your gravy is ready. Gravy can be made a day or two before then warmed the day of. Once the gravy is warm you can add the pan drippings and any brown bits (fond) left in the roasting pan. These can be loosened by heating the pan on the stove with a touch of water or white wine and scraping with a wooden spoon. If the gravy is too thick it can be thinned with a touch of water.

Mom’s Whipped Mashed Potatoes Makes 8-10 servings Ingredients: • 4 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks • 1 ½ sticks (6 ounces) of unsalted butter • 1 cup of half and half • Salt and white pepper Equipment: • Pot for boiling potatoes • Pot for melting butter and heating half and half • Ricer • Hand mixer (this step can be skipped in favor of a potato masher but whip ’em if you have a hand mixer) Directions: 1. Place potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot and cook for one minute to remove any moisture and dry the potatoes. 2. In a saucepan heat, half and half and butter until butter is melted and the mixture is warm. 3. Pass potatoes through a ricer to remove any lumps. Then whip in the warm cream and butter with a hand mixer. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

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LIFESTYLE | BY KARYN FRAZIER + JESSICA NICOLLS

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Elements By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier Photos by Samantha Goh Photography

Our latest project in Coronado gave us the opportunity to do a fun, bold color in the kitchen while still mixing in bright organic textures. We started with a deep blue/green hue for the cabinetry to set the tone. Even though the kitchen was on the smaller size we felt that the space would be better defined with a bold color since the ceilings were so high, providing a bright, airy feeling. 34

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Meet the elements…. Dark Cabinets: Amherst Gray from Benjamin Moore is a gorgeous blue/green toned gray. It doesn’t feel too overbearing and is the perfect rich hue to set a calming tone.

Light Counters: We went with a super durable quartz for the kitchen counter. We wanted a warmer tone on the counters to tie in the color of the wood flooring.

Warm Oak Floors: We are big fans of a warm white oak floor. It provides warmth without being too red or orange.

Polished Nickel Hardware: This is one of our go to hardware finishes. Polished nickel has a warm silver tone that blends well with wood tones and warm whites.

Woven Counter Stools: It wouldn’t be a proper beach house without a woven element. We tied the whole kitchen space together with a gorgeous woven counter stool with a fabric seat to soften the space.

Organic Textured Backsplash: We just love a textured tile because of the organic texture it provides to any space. We did a classic subway installation but chose a square tile shape to keep it a bit more modern and fun.

• Karyn Frazier and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56.

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N KOT B | N E W K I D S O N T H E B LO C K - T R I D E N T CO F F E E

Coffee with a Philosophy New modish, craft coffee shop brings cold brew & roasted coffee, apparel, and Keto goods to Coronado By David Throop Photography by Ali Kaukus and Julia Guerra

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Many locals may already be a part of the new buzz or just smell the fresh coffee that's now a new hotspot in town. Trident Coffee Roasters has joined the neighborhood and recently had a ribboncutting ceremony with Mayor Richard Bailey at its newest location on 942 Orange Avenue. The Grand Opening was on Memorial Day, 2021. "We were fortunate enough to have a great turnout at the ceremony with the ribbon-cutting led by our very own Mayor, Richard Bailey," said Eric Johnson, CEO and Founder of the coffee company. "We are thrilled to be a part of the Coronado Island happenings." Trident Coffee is more than a coffee company; they are a tribe, crafting a legacy through community and character. Their brand was built to fuel an active lifestyle and unrelenting spirit that would help drive a positive impact among all walks of life.

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It all began when Eric started brewing his own cold brew coffee during his final tour of duty in Iraq. He used his downtime to immerse himself in the coffee culture and started experimenting with recipes and found himself at an impasse upon his return. Johnson’s time in service was coming to an end, and he knew he wanted to go into business for himself. The question was, how would he create something that would be remembered? His primary goal was not to build a business solely for profit, but instead, to create a brand that would inspire people to "craft their own legacy." "Here at Trident Coffee, we are storytellers," Eric said. "All of our nitro cold brews remind our customers that they are part of something bigger than themselves. We create connections through symbology and storytelling that

engage with our customers on an emotional level distinguishing us from other coffee brands." They directly source their coffee to create a life cycle accountability that is transparent, organic and empowers their coffee partners to be with them for the long haul. "We take a scientific approach to brewing that captures different tasting notes and experiences with each cold brew to showcase that coffee is truly a craft beverage," Johnson explained. ‘Good tasting’ and ‘healthy’ belong in the same sentence. Look us up on Orange Ave and stop by for a Nitro Cold Brew!" With a passion for community, great coffee and healthy snack options, Trident Coffee set out to make a difference one cup, one keto snack at a time. Come check them out for yourself. Grab a delicious cold brew with some friends, enjoy the signature Churro Keto Protein Donuts and most of all, have a great time. • David Throop is a freelance writer from Coronado who now lives in Imperial Beach with his wife and child. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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HOTEL DEL GONZO A beloved music-maker By Joe Ditler By day Michael Gonzales teaches classical ensemble music to children at Francis Parker Upper and Middle School, and is known to his students as “Mister G.” At night he becomes Gonzo, the amazing musician who has been entertaining crowds for more than four decades and is the primary entertainer Thursday through Saturday nights at the Hotel del Coronado’s Babcock & Story from 6-10 pm. This is just one local hotspot Gonzo plays at, a classic oceanfront spot to enjoy some live music. How fun to drop in around sunset and watch him perform in the fading light of day. There is always a large audience, with children constantly running up to put their parents’ money in the tip jar. When that happens, usually Gonzo leans forward and thanks the young children with an unforgettable smile.

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Engaging his audience is something Gonzo does very well. Here he is fielding a song request from someone. He didn’t know the song, but promised he would learn it by “tomorrow.” And he did. Photo by Joe Ditler.

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One of the most popular bands on the island, Gonzology. From left, lead guitarist Claudio Martin, drummer Gary Taylor, Gonzo and bassist and lead singer, Philip Lean. Photo by Joe Ditler.

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and meet new ones. He is the ultimate friendship ambassador who comes with his own soundtrack. Gonzo says his most requested song is “Over the Rainbow,” by Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole. Once he played it four times in the same evening.

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“They just keep requesting that song. It makes people happy and makes them feel they are on vacation. I must have played it more than 1,000 times,” he said with that distinct laugh. “Consequently, that song has gotten me more wedding gigs over the years than you can imagine.”

Among crowd favorites is “Little Red Riding Hood” always bringing the audience to their feet. “They love to sing along and make wolf calls,” he said. Other songs, where Gonzo knows he’s going to get his people dancing, include Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” “American Pie” and “Country Roads.” His mastery of string instruments and vocal interpretations of favorite songs have won him tens of thousands of followers. But his amazing personality and spontaneous interaction with his audience have somehow become an integral part of each night’s presentation. And then, there’s that laugh. When Gonzo laughs, it’s a high-pitched giggle from deep down, and his glow spreads far and wide. Everyone seems to go home feeling like family. Of Filipino-American descent, a young Michael Gonzales took a trip to the Philippines in 1970. His father was in the U.S. Navy, and the Philippines was home to many uncles, aunties and cousins. His mother alone came from a family of 11 children. “My grandparents were alive at the time,” he said. “We spent five weeks there. After each meal they all would sit around taking turns playing guitars, mandolins and bandurria. Of course, they all sang luscious three-part harmony. It was an epiphany for me.” His grandfather gave him a guitar and his uncles taught him how to play. The first song he learned was Peter & Gordon’s “World Without Love.” “My family had a little ‘60s and ‘70s hits Pop Book,” he said. “We would go through it every night and learn songs." His career as a musician began rather ostensibly, while bussing and waiting tables at Ye Olde Spaghetti Factory in the Gaslamp District. He and a friend began playing live in the early 1980s. At those first gigs, their audience was made up of friends, family and co-workers from the Spaghetti Factory. “Then we began performing at restaurants in San Diego County such as the Hungry Hunter and the Monterey Whaling Company. Our first gig, actually, CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

was at the Boathouse on Harbor Island.” He and then-girlfriend, Frances, were living in Pacific Beach at the time. They have now been married 34 years and have two sons and three grandchildren. She attends nearly every gig. And the music? It has grown to legendary scope and popularity. “At the Del, I like to play singer/songwriter material, but I tell people I play a variety, because it’s such a wide spectrum of music,” he shared. “I play ‘80s, ‘90s, Reggae, Country, Classic Rock, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neal Young, Eagles, and that’s just for starters,” he laughed. He emphasized his gratitude for the community his music has helped bring together. “I love making connections with people, and I’m honored that so many come back every year to see me,” he said. “Oftentimes they will contact me and make sure of my schedule before they plan their trips.” Gonzo’s Coronado performances began as dinner gigs at the old Krishna Mulvaney’s Restaurant, where Leroy’s Kitchen & Lounge now 46

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Gonzo, laughing at audience comments during his gig at Babcock Story, on the outdoor patio of the Hotel del Coronado. Photo by Joe Ditler.

sits. In the early ‘90s, he and his band, the In Voices, performed at the Del. Today, he is a regular at McP’s Irish Pub and Emerald C Gallery. Other gigs include the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar in Fashion Valley, gigs with his band Gonzology, the Gonzo Trio and a plethora of private weddings and corporate events. He performs up to 10 times a year in Arizona with his corporate band, a 14-piece show band. He is most |

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Frances and Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales, at a recent musical gig. They have been married 36 years, and have two sons and three grandchildren. She attends nearly every one of his musical gigs. Photo by Joe Ditler.

proud of his James Taylor cover band, an eight-piece group that performs throughout San Diego playing the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, Carol King and Linda Ronstadt. “I have had a wonderful solo career,” he said, “but I also enjoy playing in a group. I played with Ron’s Garage Band for 13 years, mostly on the Sun Deck of the Del, and we had so much fun it was unbelievable.”

When Gonzo began doing solo gigs, RGB moved on. Years later, Gonzo created Gonzology, with Claudio Martin, Philip Lean and Gary Taylor. Their music is different, edgier than RGB, and their following is huge. Gonzo is starting his 31st year of teaching at Francis Parker this month. “I’m thinking maybe two more years, and then I’ll retire, and concentrate on my music.” Special teaching moments? “Sure. There are lots,” Gonzo said. “For me, one of the most gratifying things is watching one of my former students go through the whole program, and then find success on the musical stage. That’s a huge moment for me.” With his long hair and dark skin, the humble musician is often mistaken for Hawaiian. He wears the most diverse and romantic clothing and hats, making him not only a wonder to hear, but also a treat to see. His gigs are regularly posted on his website at GonzoMusician. com, and on his Facebook pages (Michael Gonzales, Gonzo, and Gonzology). Joe Ditler is a long-time writer, photographer and publicist who has been living in Coronado and documenting her history since the 1960s. • Joe Ditler is a professional writer, publicist and Coronado historian.

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(Above) Local author and videographer Brad Willis (R), gets a photo with WWII Veteran Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division, Tom Rice. (Background image) Tom’s 100th Birthday Jump on August 15 was a grand community celebration. Photo by Joel Ortiz.

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The video on Facebook of Tom's birthday jump has accumulated 2.2 million views, over 77,000 likes and over 18,000 shares. Story By Alyssa K. Burns and Courtesy of the Coronado Times "Team Tom" began with Christophe Dugan and CJ Machado. Ahead of Tom's 98th birthday in 2019, Christophe took Tom to Normandy. There, on the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, Tom jumped out of a plane above France just as he had done in 1944. Coronado's Brad Willis joined Team Tom to help orchestrate the 2021 Coronado event in celebration of Tom's 100th birthday on August 15. Of the 75th anniversary jump in France, Brad shares, "when Tom was asked what it was like to jump 75 years later, he responded, 'My hope is the next generations will always remember the men who came and fought for them, many sacrificing their lives to liberate the world. May we never forget them.' Tom is dedicating his 100th birthday jump to the 101st Airborne Division and 'The 4 Colonels of Carentan' in support of a monument being built in Normandy as a tribute to those who liberated Europe." CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

The plan was to go back to Normandy and jump for Tom's 100th birthday, but COVID-19 restrictions complicated the trip. Being able to relocate the big jump felt like a victory. "We've had a difficult time like every community," Brad admits. "This is a story that was so inspiring, to show what a hero Tom is." Tom was born and raised in Coronado and he was even one of Coronado's first lifeguards. The Video Seen Around the World No stranger to videography, Brad has made over 250 videos on community, the arts, authors, the school board, Coronado City Council and more. However, it's Brad's video on Tom Rice's 100th birthday celebration that tops his charts.

"It's been incredibly well received, when it hit 10,000 views — that's half the Coronado population," Brad said. The video went on to garner even more of a response than that. At the time of publication, the video boasted 2.2 million views, over 77,000 likes and over 18,000 shares. Brad reflects that he feels heartened by the amount of people his video has touched. Helping with the video project was Brad's son, Morgan Willis, who was in the plane with Tom and shot some of the video for the piece. The cost of the August 15 event was $10,000. In the days leading up to it, Brad set up a GoFundMe page and shared it through a local Facebook group, The 92118, which resulted in about $5,000 of

This social media post was created by Brad Willis to celebrate the success of the August 15th historical event and to share how wide reaching the inspirational day was. 50

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Local photographer, Dan McGeorge captured this shot on Tom's birthday with the top of the Hotel Del Coronado in view.

generous donations from the Coronado community. Discover Coronado donated the remaining $5,000. Incredible support was also received from the Hotel Brad Willis helped fund-raise, del Coronado, the city, police, Federal Aviation organize and promote Tom's Administration and the Navy. The Del provided the 100th birthday celebration. facilities and hosted a lunch on the lawn. Tom's birthday jump brought the community together in a celebration of good news. Brad shared that The 92118 group focuses on things that bring our community together — he describes the group as, "celebrating our people, which is emblematic of that focus." Videography by Brad Willis, Morgan Willis and Juan Arango of Round Canopy Parachuting Team-USA for Operation Call to Service. • Alyssa K. Burns is a staff writer for The Coronado Times, local resident and a graduate of Coronado High School. This article was printed courtesy of The Coronado Times (Coronado's daily online newspaper located at CoronadoTimes.com). CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Bruegger’s Bagels 1305 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3900

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

Burger King Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919

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

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

Calypso Cafe 505 Grand Caribe Causeway (619) 423-5144

Coronado Coffee Company Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

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

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

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Eno Pizza Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546

Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

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

Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

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

Poke123 1009 Orange Ave. (571) 221-4649

Mindful Cafe Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600

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

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

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Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449 Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-0650 Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424 Wine a Bit 928 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4953 Yogurt Escape 942 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9700 Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

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