Crown City Magazine January 2023 Issue

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tina Christiansen, Carol Pastor, Clyde Van Arsdall IV Jessica Nicolls, Karyn Frazier, Stephanie Clegg, Derek Emge

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS

Teresa Espaniola, Derek Emge, Bill Sandke, Dr. Jean Farbod, Coronado Historical Association Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Samantha Goh Photography, Coronado Floral Association

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A Man About Town … OUR Town

The expression "time flies" comes to mind as I wrap up eight years on Coronado's City Council. What a privilege and honor to have been elected in both 2014 and 2018. While often fun, sometimes challenging and on a few rare occasions frustrating, I have to say what a fantastic experience it has been.

Nothing meaningful in life comes from the "comfort zone" and while running for office may be comfortable for a professional politician, it is not for many like me who want to continue their community service. As Roosevelt said, it is the individual that gets in the fight that deserves the respect, and not the ring-side critic. Yet, criticism comes with the territory. To be sure, we all want to do what is best for our community and to go about that task with civility. I know on a few occasions, I missed that mark but feel confident that my overall service to Coronado has been effective and respected.

When I ran, I never thought that the spontaneous questions at civic events or while shopping in Vons would be so rewarding to answer. That became one of the best parts of the job. I was reminded of early career remarks about helping folks understand government, which is still the case. Engaging with the community should be the highest calling of any elected official, and I never took that responsibility lightly.

I also didn’t anticipate the special relationships, personal and professional, that would develop through my off-island board and committee appointments. Serving on the Regional Joint Powers Authority that administers the regional sewage system, I learned first hand the enormous task that "moving the poop" poses for our region. As an MTS board member, I assisted residents with Padre Bus issues and championed the Free Summer Shuttle with City Manager Blair King. I hope to have successfully launched an effort to move MTS into the ferry business, making maritime transportation an integrated part of our regional transportation infrastructure.

Finally, SANDAG offered me the most dynamic and interesting regional appointments. Serving on the Borders Committee, I spearheaded bi-national efforts and worked on direct advocacy with the US and Mexico on the border sewage issue. Through the Shoreline Preservation Working Group, I interfaced with regionally elected and shoreline

science professionals on sand migration and sea level rise, and presented to that group on efforts by Amsterdam authorities to address climate change issues that they are ahead of us in tackling.

Serving as Vice Chair the SANDAG Transportation Committee gave me insight into regional transportation planning. I’ve since advocated for a Suicide Deterrent for our bridge and sounded the horn to get ferry service back to North Island. We still face transportation challenges, but we’ve had success in raising regional awareness and generating attention on the issues facing Coronado.

Regarding local issues, I want to highlight two specific issues that bookend my eight years on Council.

The first is the public dock adjacent to the boat ramp at Glorietta Bay Park. The configuration of the dock was presented at one of my first meetings in 2015. As an active boater, I was able to add insight that directed the resulting design, which has proven tremendously useful to the recreational boating community. As my eight years come to a close, I am proud of the recently completed Ocean Boulevard Sidewalk enhancement project. Better meeting the needs of pedestrians and reflecting the aesthetic standards of our community, the new sidewalk will be a lasting reminder of our city getting it right!

Continuing challenges exist with off-island pressures placing more and more regulatory requirements and legislative dictates upon our community. During my tenure, those only increased and we need to stand firm to preserve our autonomy. Our City Manager Tina Friend, having just completed her first year, is a tremendous asset to the city as she has proven across our community and in City Hall. Our Council will continue to be guided by our City Attorney Johanna Canallas as well.

Sincere thanks for allowing me to play an official role in Coronado's history. I know we are in good hands going forward.

Stay Classy Coronado!

Bill Sandke

Things to Do On-Island

Online Event Calendar

The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. Explore social and arts-related events and a live music calendar at CoronadoARTS.com.

Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment

Coronado Island Film Festival's Classic Film Series is the last Wednesday of each month at the Village Theatre year-round. For information and to purchase tickets, visit CoronadoFilmFest.com.

• Hotel Del Coronado Tours & Events HotelDel.com/events/legendary-tour and HotelDel.com/events

• Art in the Park local art sale on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Spreckels Park CoronadoArtAssn.com

• Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Studio EmeraldC.com

• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com

• Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture CoronadoHistory.org/calendar/list

• Coronado Museum CoronadoHistory.org/exhibits/current-exhibits

• Historic Walking Tour CoronadoHistory.org/tickets/walking-tour-of-historic-coronado

• Old Town Trolley Tours TrolleyTours.com/san-diego

• Coronado Playhouse CoronadoPlayhouse.com

• Lamb’s Players Theatre LambsPlayhouse.com

• Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com

• Coronado Ferry Landing CoronadoFerryLanding.com

Smartphone Apps to explore Coronado’s Art & History

The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art.

NEW! Coronado’s Historical Gems App has an extensive gallery and map to learn about local historical sites.

Other Activities & Information

The City of Coronado website is a wonderful resource to find out about things happening in town, featuring:

• A Community Calendar at Coronado.ca.us/calendar

• The City Manager's video with weekly updates at Coronado. ca.us/195/city-managersweekly-updates

• Recreation and Golf Services information at Coronado.ca.us/161/ Recreation-Golf-Services

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Local Dentist Serves Coronado and Beyond

Photos Courtesy of Farbod Family Dental

Local dentist Dr. Jean Farbod has served countless deserving individuals throughout her career as a dental professional, both here in town at Farbod Family Dental, as well as outside of the United States. Dr. Farbod is originally from San Diego and attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, graduating in 2010. She remained in Michigan after graduation to work in her private dental practice but has returned to our beautiful community to be closer to her family in San Diego. Throughout her education, which includes graduating as class valedictorian, she has been the recipient of multiple scholarships and awards honoring her academic achievements. From volunteerism in Mexico in her youth, to organizing community events that brought together dentists to provide free care to those in need, her family has fostered a deep desire to help the less fortunate for as long as she can remember. Dr. Farbod also volunteers her time serving as Dental Director of the Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic, which provides surgical care for cleft lip and palate children in the Upper

Peninsula of Michigan and is an executive board member of the Great Lakes Smile Project. It is in this spirit that she was drawn to the organization Global Dental Relief, whose mission is to provide free dental care to children around the globe. In October of 2019, Dr. Farbod set out to Kathmandu, Nepal where she was part of a team of six dentists and several volunteers who successfully treated 974 children in six days.

That particular dental relief mission in Nepal was organized in partnership with the Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School (SMD), which serves the forgotten children of the Himalayas. Mongolian in origin, Himalayan people are an ethnic and religious minority. As such, they have been relegated to a lower caste. The children attending the school come from villages devoid of infrastructure and access to many basic needs. In many of these villages, 3 out of 4 die before reaching their fifth birthday. Fortunately, boarding schools such as SMD offer free education and full care made wholly possible by overseas sponsors and relief programs such as Global Dental Relief. Many of the children there have not been home for as long as six or seven years because to return home would involve an arduous five to seven day trek through dangerous mountain terrain.

Dr. Farbod’s humbling experience inspired her to continue her volunteer activities at least once per year. COVID-19 postponed her plans, but once the lockdown ended, she was able to resume

volunteering. In May of 2022, Dr. Farbod was part of a team that delivered dental services to the underserved in Costa Rica near the Nicaraguan border, with International Medical Relief. She has also just returned from her latest project with Global Dental Relief, which lasted two weeks in November. This time, the dental professionals traveled to Siem Reap Cambodia, where the team was able to treat and educate over 650 children who traveled from impoverished villages to receive care that they otherwise would not have had access to. In partnership with NGOs such as HUSK and The Shinta Mani Foundation, the health and overall futures of these children will be positively impacted and greatly improved. Dr. Farbod says she always gains more from these experiences than she could ever quantify, and for that she would like to thank the organizations, all her fellow volunteers and of course, the patients, who enrich her life by teaching her patience, gratitude and humility.

Farbod Family Dental is located here in town at 120 C Avenue, Ste. 150. For more information about Dr. Jean Farbod and her team at Farbod Family Dental, please visit farbodfamilydental.com.

Island Artist, Surfer and Naturalist

By Tina Christiansen Artwork by Teresa Espaniola

Teresa Espaniola is an island girl and a local artist. Her artwork transcends realism and flows into a swirling world of water, color and island storytelling. She spent 25 years in the Hawaiian Islands as a young wife and a mother of two. More recently, she has lived here on the island of Coronado for the past 18 years. Her life as a surfer, snorkeler and artist is entwined with the ocean.

She paints in acrylics on canvas and frequently displays her work in Balboa Park and at Art in the Park in Coronado. She has volunteered locally with Emerald Keepers, and has most recently served on the City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission.

See the short story below about her experiences playing “the leaf game,” a game that the dolphins taught her. She played regularly with pods of spinner dolphins in Hawaii. This story and her artwork will make you smile.

The Leaf Game

A Story by T Espaniola

Spinner dolphins in Hawaii got their name for their antics. They leap out of the water while spinning before diving back in. There are different pods around the islands in Hawaii. I started playing 'the leaf game' with them in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island.

The leaf game went like this: I would get to the water early, grab a pliable dead leaf to play with, find the pod, grab my mask, snorkel and fins, and head out into the bay. When I was in their midst, I would shake the leaf to see who wanted to play. One or more would sidle up to me and then I would let go of the leaf — One would grab it with their fin and then they were OFF!

Although they could swim very fast, they kept to my pace. I would say to them through my snorkel: "Give me that leaf! It's my turn!" They would laugh at me as they playfully slid the leaf down their fin for me to grab. Then, they would grab it again to tease me before I could have my turn! This would go on for quite a while.

The unspoken rule: NO TOUCHING THE DOLPHINS! I never tried to touch them and had incredible opportunities to swim with them in several areas along the shore. They often brought their own leaves. I spent time with a pod of hundreds of young dolphins who raced back and forth underwater through the bay. They are very noisy when playing like that together!

There were many times when in my waking state, I got the message of when and where they would be to meet me. They were there every single time. Such a wonderful gift I was given by the dolphins.

− Teresa Espaniola

Teresa tells many stories of the underwater world in her art as well — this painting of “Ned the Sheepshead,” for instance, makes you want to laugh. This particular fish uses his toothy grin to munch on the black spiny sea urchin and thereby keep the urchin population under control. This is important, because the sea urchins attack the sea kelp forest at its base

and can destroy this important underwater forest resource if they are uncontrolled. The kelp forest provides a home to many other fish and wildlife, who are defenseless without the sea kelp for protection.

For more information and to see more of Teresa’s art, visit her website at teresaespaniola.com or email her at teresa@tersaespaniola.com.

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Wishing You a Happy and Peaceful New Year

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IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

NE W YEAR

BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

NEW YEAR 2023 IS HERE. Another year, more history made and more to look forward to. The holidays are over. Many Coronado residents are now in recovery mode. But, before we start talking about New Year’s resolutions, here is a thought: Think back to your younger

New Year’s Eve party. c. 1920. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

days, what happy memories do you have from New Year’s Eve past?

For many of us growing up post-WWII we, as teens, were undoubtedly not let out to party on New Year’s Eve. You might have fellow teens in to play card games or dance to your Victrola. We had the large floor model radio where we listened to the news, heard weekly programs, and for New Year’s Eve, we listened to dance music that was broadcast from the ballroom atop the El Cortez Hotel. I lived back east and to think of music coming to us from San Diego was quite the thing. When we moved our family here what did we see? Of course, the El Cortez Hotel. So think about it, what good memories do you have to brighten your day?

Here in Coronado, New Year celebrations over the years have included fabulous parties at the Hotel Del. Revelers would dance and party into the wee hours in the Ballroom and at the Circus Room.

Acts would travel from Hollywood, and later from Las Vegas, to headline the New Year’s Eve shows. Notable performers over the years have included Roberta Sherwood, Ponci Ponce and Herb Jeffries, who was a surprise performer in 1973.

New Year’s Eve has also been celebrated at Naval Air Station North Island. Especially during the wars, colorful hats and refreshments along with the customary playing of Auld Lang Syne brought in the New Year. In 1945, the American Women's Voluntary Services (AWVS) hosted a party for service men and enlisted WAVES, WACS and women Marines.

Back to this new year, did you make any New Year resolutions? Did you feel the need to say you were going to lose weight or stop smoking, definitely the most common resolutions? As often as we say it, we hardly ever follow through with it.

Here is a thought for a New Year resolution that you could keep.

Donate two shifts of three to four hours to one of our local facilities that need volunteers. There are many to choose from … the Coronado Public Library, the Coronado Historical Association, Meals on Wheels, or the Spreckels Senior Center. How

rewarding would that be for you? Something new for you to ponder. Hopefully, some of you will take this thought and act upon it. Since the end of the pandemic and our isolation period, volunteering is definitely down. Let’s all help each other out here.

New Year’s Eve party at the Hotel del Coronado. c. 1960. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

HAPPY NEW YEAR and stay well. See you all next month, and do watch for my new series starting in February and continuing until May focusing on Coronado POWs, their return, and the 50-year celebration of their homecoming, which takes place in May of this year. They thought they were the forgotten warriors, but they were not.

∙ Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

Coronado Historical Association volunteers: Anne Kaine, Tom Fleming, Mary Ann Chapple, Ken Wiley, Lionel Rowe, Anne Hamrick. September 1995. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Lucky Dumplings

Lunar New Year San Diego

Story and Photos by Chef Clyde Van Arsdall

What's on the menu for the New Year at my house? Collard greens, cheese grits and Hoppin’ John laced with black-eyed peas. This traditional southern meal is designed to bring good luck in the new year. But it also signals a looming culinary drought on the horizon. All the delicious holiday meals come to a screeching halt until St Patrick's day. This won't do! It may be time to switch calendars.

The lunar calendar is based on the moon's monthly cycles and is followed in many Asian cultures. The New Year in this calendar occurs on the first new moon and ends on the first full moon. This cycle is different every year, so the dates change. This year, the year of the Rabbit begins on January 22, 2023. Many countries celebrate the New Year using this calendar. Chinese New Year and Vietnamese Tet are two of the most well-known holiday celebrations. I am a sucker for fun traditions and always looking for an excuse to celebrate with food, especially when that food is one of my all-time favorites: dumplings.

Dumplings are family fun.

them. Perogi, kreplach, tortellini and empanadas are all considered dumplings. But in Asia, dumplings usually consist of minced meat and finely chopped vegetables wrapped into a piece of dough skin. These dumplings can be boiled, steamed, or fried. They are popular at various holidays, the most important being after a big meal on New Year's Eve when they are brought out at midnight. The name for these dumplings in Chinese is Jiaozi. This name sounds similar to an old saying in Chinese which means “stepping into a new era.” Sounds like a great way to ring in the New Year!

Ever since my first wonton, I have been hooked. As a child, my family was stationed in Hawaii. We would make frequent excursions to Chinatown in Honolulu. No trip was complete without a large container of soup with extra wontons.

What

is a dumpling?

Dumplings carry a broad description, and every culture seems to have

The next dumpling to enter my world was a gyoza, also known as a pot sticker. They originated in China, but are very popular in Japanese and Vietnamese cultures. I refer to these now as gateway dumplings. They are hard not to like, readily available, and watch out — they will get you hooked.

Hand made spicy wontons.

While I still love these tasty little treats, it is now for me all about soup dumplings; the Chinese call them xiao long bao. These are not dumplings like wontons floating in the broth. These are dumplings that, in addition to the filling, also contain a tiny bit of soup. That's right, the soup is inside the dumpling. Xiao long bao are a next-level threat. Once you experience soup dumplings, the others seem to lack something.

There is even a particular way to eat them. You don't just pop them in your mouth and bite. If you do, you might scald the back of your throat with a burst of hot soup. First, you bite off a corner and slurp the soup out carefully. Then, you can dip them in your favorite sauce and finish it off.

If you are handy with chopsticks, you may be able to perform this without any further assistance, but there are other delivery methods. It is much better to use a spoon — not a western style spoon, but rather one referred to as a Chinese or duck spoon. This is a flat-bottom spoon with a pointed front end and a short handle. These spoons are larger than western ones, as they are made for Asianstyle soups containing noodles or dumplings.

First, scoop a small amount of sauce on the spoon. Then, using chopsticks, place the dumpling on the edge of the spoon with one side hanging slightly off the side. This makes it easy to take a bite and slurp the soup out. Next, you pop the spoon in your mouth and slide it off into your mouth, sauce and all.

Dipping dumplings with chopsticks doesn’t get enough sauce to stick. The really good stuff slides off your dumpling, leaving behind just a light coating of flavored oil. If you are in it to win it, use a spoon to get the sauce then add the dumpling. It makes every bite perfect.

There are several fun places to get good dumplings in San Diego. Din Tai Fun is located in La Jolla and is probably the premiere dumpling spot. This is where I had my first xiao long bao. Now I seek them out wherever I can find them. Another go-to spot is Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon in Clairmont off of Convoy street. They have good soup dumplings, and I love their Wor WonTon Soup (Deluxe). The

closest place to Coronado is Dumplings N More in Hillcrest. What a fantastic find. They have a variety of hand-made dumplings and noodles. My favorite dish is the spicy wontons, which are handmade wontons resting in a shallow pool of slightly spicy sauce. The wonton soup is hands down the best I have ever had. All three places have a wide variety of dumplings, but Din Tai Fun and Dumplings N More have windows in their kitchens where you can see dumplings being made.

My kids love dumplings almost as much as I do but going out can get expensive, and they only sometimes want to go out. Traditionally store-bought dumplings don't taste the same. There is, however, a new trend that is blowing up online: dumplings by mail. Several companies are making incredibly high-quality dumplings that can be ordered online. I tried the starter pack from the company Xiao Chi Jie, XCJ, which included three kinds of dumplings, three dipping sauces and a bamboo steamer. Now any time of the day or night, I can get out the steamer and, in 10 minutes, enjoy amazing dumplings in my own home. The cost works out to about eighty cents a piece. There are a few different mail-order companies. Fly By Jing offers a few other styles of dumplings and sauces, but if you are looking for soup dumplings, you can't beat XCJ for variety and quality.

Don't be afraid to try new things. It is a way to celebrate the diversity of other cultures. In a time where so many things are pulling us apart, sharing food helps bring us all together. I am no expert on the lunar new year, and I don't have to be. As long as one is respectful and curious, most cultures will welcome you with open arms and offer you a seat at the table. It is hard not to like someone if they are enjoying your culture and your food. I wish you and your family wealth and prosperity in the new year.

• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is a third-generation Coronado local, chef and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to his articles, visit oliveavenuesupperclub.com.

A steamer basket of soup dumplings.

A steamer basket of soup dumplings.

Spicy wonton

Make a small bite in the soup dumpling then slurp the soup.

Where to celebrate the Lunar New Year

I have been taking my kids down to the Chinese historic district in San Diego for years to watch the dragon dancers. Once there, we feed the Dragon red envelopes filled with cash to bring good luck in the new year. It is also a fun way to tip the dancers. Vietnamese Tet follows similar rituals, including dumplings and dragon dancers. There are several places around San Diego to witness Tet and Chinese New Year.

San Diego Têt Festival: Date: January 27-29th. Place: 8575 New Salem Street in Mira Mesa. Info: SDtet.com or on Instagram @sandiegotetfestival.

Chinese New Year: Date: February 4-5th. Place: 428 3rd Avenue, San Diego. Info: @sdcny.org or on Instagram @sdchinesenewyear. They also have dragon dancers at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant located at 4609 Convoy. Info: website www.jasmineseafood.com or on Instagram @jasmineseafood for performance times.

Where to get good dumplings

• Dumplings N More: 3865 5th Avenue

• Din Tai Fung: 4301 La Jolla Village Drive (UTC Shopping Center)

• Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon: 4625 Convoy Street

• XCJ, Xiao Chi Jie can be found online at www.thexcj.com or on Instagram @ the_xcj. They have three different flavors of soup dumplings and three unique sauces. The starter pack includes all six and a steamer basket. My favorite sauces are the crispy chili crisp and the ginger scallion.

The Coronado Shores

Before + After Before After

By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier After-Photos by Samantha Goh Photography

New Year, New look! What better way to start the new year than with an amazing before and after. We brought this outdated 1970’s condo at the

Coronado Shores to its full potential with a complete remodel.

Our clients wanted a fresh, modern look with warm neutral tones, so that the view became the focal point. Removing the enclosed kitchen walls gave the stunning view the spotlight, with shared living, dining and kitchen areas – a modern, open concept. We did a mixture of white and wood cabinets and incorporated natural stone tiles in various patterns to add some subtle texture.

The guest bathroom had one large, long vanity which we divided up into a smaller vanity and a nice, tall linen closet for extra storage. To break up the space, we added some open shelving to the left side of the vanity. To

maximize the size of the primary bathroom, we added his and hers sinks, and moved the shower. For a beachy look, we installed brass fixtures and textured, woven sconces.

We just love how this unit came together. The space is so bright, warm and inviting. If you have any design questions you want answered in our next article, send us an email at shop@bungalow56.com.

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

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Roses are red. Violets are blue.

It’s January. Time to prune.

By Stephanie Clegg

With the 101st Coronado flower show only a few short months away, let’s talk about everyone’s favorite flower - the rose. Roses, in all her beauty, her sensuality, her softness, her thorniness and her sacredness has a long history. Prickly yet delicate, roses have been around for millions of years, so it makes sense that they are the center of many tales. Cleopatra is said to have placed them around her room as the scent, so intoxicating, that anytime Marc Anthony smelled one he’d be reminded of her. In Roman times, a rose was a sacred symbol that whatever was said around them would remain in confidentiality. Their lifecycle of shedding and budding reminds us that we are always a bud away from something beautiful and new.

In Coronado, you can’t drive by any of our famed streets without noticing the garden favorite. If you want show-stopping roses to woo our home front judges or to enter in the show, now is the time to don your garden gloves and get our your pruning shears. During January and February, rose leaves have dropped, and sap thickens and the plant goes into hibernation.

How to prune & care for your roses

• Cut off dead and damaged canes. Look for wood like stalks.

• Cut back on any twiggy growth. If it’s thinner than a pencil, it can go.

• Remove foliage.

• Look for the small bump where a leaf would meet the stem. You want to prune by cutting 1/4” to 1/2” above that.

• Fertilize!

For more tips and tricks, make sure to reach out to one of our garden clubs.

Bridge & Bay Garden Club or Crown Garden club are great places to start. And don’t forget to attend one of our Friends & Flower events where we’ll teach you what it takes to take home a ribbon during the Coronado Flower Show.

• Stephanie Clegg is the Communications Chair for the Coronado Floral Association. You can find her on Instagram @sociallystephanie.

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Heart Full of

Whiskey

The Crown City Magazine Team was recently invited to ReBru Spirits across the bridge in Barrio Logan to try their new batch of whiskey. ReBru is a craft distillery well known for spirits like vodka and gin, incredible food, and crisp, cold, tasty craft beer. With huge indoor and outdoor event venue spaces, this has become a local hotspot with live music and fun parties happening all the time.

Curious about their new concoction, we were all swooning over this whiskey’s unique flavor profile. The nutty caramel aroma is immediately noticeable, and the taste of bananas and crème brûlée is a delicious combination. Some of us who weren’t big whiskey fans had to admit they had a change of heart for this whiskey. The finish is sweet, like vanilla, and leaves a pleasant lingering taste in your mouth.

One of the things that sets ReBru apart is its sustainable production. It's wonderful to see a company taking steps to be environmentally

friendly, and it's even better when the end product is as high-quality as this whiskey.

Overall, we were incredibly impressed with ReBru whiskey. Its unique flavor profile, combined with its sustainable production, make it a standout in the crowded world of whiskeys. I would highly recommend giving it a try or picking up a bottle for the whiskey lover in your life –Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this stuff is definitely this year’s Love Potion Number Nine.

Pssst! Batch #1 has a LIMITED SUPPLY. PICK UP YOURS ASAP

ReBru Spirits is located at 1735 National Avenue in San Diego and is open Thursdays 12pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-12am and Sunday 12pm-8pm and their patio is dog friendly. Stop by or call to schedule a tour of the facility – it’s incredible what they’ve done to the place! For more information, call (619) 650-2251 or visit their website, rebruspirits.com.

THE ULTIMATE SURF TEAM

Para Surfers Making Waves

Story & Photos by Derek Emge

Ihave spent years photographing surfers and surfing events. My goal is often to capture critical moves on the wave, body language that speaks to the difficulty of the sport and facial expressions that hint at the ultimate joy of surfing. Yet these are typically solo representations as surfing is primarily an individual sport. That is, until you watch adaptive surfing.

What is Adaptive Surfing

Generally, adaptive surfing is where someone with a physical, visual or emotional challenge takes to the waves. For competitive purposes such as the Paralympics or ISA sanctioned events, para surfing has a number of classifications based on limitations, but that is just the technical details of the sport. Once in the water, individual skill merges with the team aspect.

Why Do I Call it a Team Sport?

Para Surfers work with a team of pushers and catchers. The pushers assist the surfer to get out through the breaking waves, get in position, and then take off on a wave. The catchers are on the inside of the break and are there to assist in the case of a wipeout. Depending on the level of physical limitation, it can be critical for the catchers to get to the surfer as soon as they come off their board so the team is comprised of experienced watermen and waterwomen. The best teams offer part encouragement, part strength and part rescue. When it all works together, it is awesomeness multiplied!

Witnessing the Joy

There are a number of special moments that take place in an adrenaline-filled sport like adaptive surfing. The best teams are fully committed and the emotions are shown on their faces. The competitors have trained so hard for their events and they are superb athletes. Highfives are always prevalent and there is a special interaction that is unique to this version of the sport. These moments create photographic and memory images that I find truly resonate.

Where Does One Find Adaptive Surfing

These athletes can be found at most surf competitions as well as practicing at their local breaks. In Coronado, we regularly get to watch Quinn Waitley take to the waves with her team. In December, Quinn represented Team USA in the 2022 ISA World Championships in Pismo Beach and was the top US finisher in Prone 2. Way to go Quinn!

• Derek Emge is a professional photographer who calls Coronado home. His images can be found at DerekEmgePhotography.com and on Instagram @DerekEmgePhotography.

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Ave., Suite 120-130 (619) 365-4728

Email: info@chabadcoronado.com Website: chabadcoronado.com

Christ Episcopal Church 1114 9th St. (at C Avenue) (619) 435-4561 Email: admin@christchurchcoronado.org Website: christchurchcoronado.org

Coronado Community Church Village Hall, 639 H Ave. (619) 437-6827 Email: sjmrev@aol.com Website: coronadocommunitychurch.org

Coronado Southern Baptist Church 111 Orange Ave., (619) 435-8682 Email: john@coronadosbc.com Website: coronadosbc.com

First Baptist Church of Coronado 445 C Ave. (619) 435-6588 Email: secretary@fbcoronado.com Website: fbcoronado.com

First Church of Christ, Scientist 1123 8th St. (619) 435-4383 Website: prayerthatheals.org

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church 979 C Ave. (619) 435-6860 Website: gmpc.org

Calvary Chapel Coronado

Living Waters Christian Church 1224 10th St. #103 (619) 435-8233 Email: cccoronadolwf@gmail.com Website: calvarychapelcoronado.com

Resurrection Lutheran Church 1111 5th St. (619) 435-1000 Email: secretary@resurrectioncoronado.com Website: resurrectioncoronado.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 655 Avenue (619) 435-3167

Email: sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org Website: sacredheartcor.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 700 D Ave. (619) 435-5691

Email: stpauls.coronadoumc@gmail.com Website: stpaulsmethodist.com

Victory Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church 111 Orange Avenue (858) 499-9312 Website: victorylighthouse.weebly.com

Psalm 65:11

“You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with abundance.” –

ALBACA

Coronado Island

Marriott Resort & Spa

2000 Second St. (619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew Coffee

Coronado Library 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4663

Babcock & Story Bar Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

Bluewater Grill 1701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Boney’s Bayside Market 155 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0776

The Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4166

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

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

Calypso Cafe

505 Grand Caribe Causeway (619) 423-5144

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

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1360 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4287

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

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

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

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

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

Coronado Coffee Company

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

Costa Azul Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-3525

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

Crown Landing Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road (619) 424-4000

Crown Room Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8490

Crown Town Deli Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 675-0013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

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

Mexican Village 126 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5955

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

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

Parakeet Juicery East 943 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5931

Parakeet Juicery West 1138 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0018

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

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

Poke123 1009 Orange Ave. (571) 221-4649

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

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

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611

Serrano's Coronado

126 Orange Avenue (619) 537-0102

Sheerwater Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 522-8490

Spiro’s Greek Cafe

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225

Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306

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

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

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) 522-6890

Tent City 1100 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4611

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

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

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

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

CATERING

Clyde Van Arsdall (619) 884-7928

Chef Drew McPartlin (619) 990-9201

Coronado Caterer (619) 917-3392

DiCristo Meals (858) 267-7161

Pret Gourmet (619) 990-2461

Scratch Gourmet (619) 987-4912

Public Restrooms

Pedestrian,

Pedestrian Routes

Pedestrian & Bike Routes

Bike Routes

Bus Routes

It is not recommended to cross at these intersections.

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1

Sharp Coronado Hospital (619) 522-3600

Police Department (619) 522-7350

Fire Department (619) 522-7374

Lifeguard Station (619) 522-7346

Coronado Ferry Schedule

Broadway Pier

The Ferry departs the Broadway Pier hourly, from 9am to 9pm (10pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado hourly, from 9:30am to 9:30pm

The Convention Center (South Embarcadero)

The Ferry departs from the Convention Center at :25 & :55 past the hour, from 9:25am to 9:55pm (10:55pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado at :10 and :40 past the hour from 9:10am to 9:40pm (10:40pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111 For more information, visit their website, flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry

Whatever the Season Brings, Sharp Coronado Hospital Is Here for You

At Sharp Coronado Hospital, your well-being is our top priority. Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 are on the rise. RSV can be dangerous for infants, young people, older adults and adults with chronic medical conditions. It’s important to know the symptoms of different respiratory conditions:

Symptom

Fever

RSV Flu COVID-19

Low grade or none101° F or above101° F or above

Headache Sometimes Common Sometimes

Congestion or stuffy nose Common Sometimes Rarely

Sneezing Common Sometimes Sometimes

Cough Common, usually dry Common, often severe Common, usually dry

Wheezing Common Sometimes Sometimes

Body aches Rarely Common, often severe Sometimes

Chills

Rarely Fairly common Common, with repeated shaking

Sore throat Common Sometimes Sometimes

Fatigue Sometimes Common, extreme Common

Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea Rarely Rarely Sometimes

Loss of smell or taste Rarely Rarely Sometimes

Shortness of breath

Rarely Rarely Sometimes

In most cases, your doctor’s office is your best first step for care.

For your convenience, you can save a spot in our ER at sharp.com/coronadoscheduling Walk-in patients are welcome.

For life- or limb-threatening conditions, breathing trouble, or if you have blueish lips or face, call 911 immediately.

“The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” — EDITH LOVEJOY PIERCE, poet