Cur8eur | March 2014 issue

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CHARITY PROFILE THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO

Rendezvous In The Zoo Gala SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 • 6:30 PM to Midnight • SAN DIEGO ZOO HONORARY CHAIRS—Audrey S. Geisel and Ernest Rady GALA CHAIRS— Lisette and Mick Farrell

Benefiting new habitats for zebras, warthogs, ibex, and baboons in the Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks exhibit at the San Diego Zoo.

Challenge Matches

Every dollar donated to R•I•T•Z will be matched 21/2 times through the combined matches of Audrey S. Geisel and Ernest Rady. Hope you will hear "The Call of the Wild" and help us meet the challenge!

To book your tickets please contact R•I•T•Z Reservation Chair Marilyn Neumann 619-287-5435 | SDZOORITZ@gmail.com | wwww.sandiegozoo.org/ritz Black-Tie or Elegant Exotic Attire | Don’t miss this wildly popular event!

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In Cur8eur’s Date Book 1. COLLABORATION KITCHEN - I checked out Collaboration Kitchen this month with Sam The Cooking Guy. Next up ... Miguel Valdez 2. SALUTE TO TOMMY GOMES Catalina Offshore’s Celebrity, Tommy Gomes was honored by SD’s awesome chefs to just say thank you for being a good guy 3. UNICEF/ZANG TOI TRUNK SHOW - Running mascara accompanied the trunk show with a moving story and hope for eliminating tetanus from Earth.

4. PAWSCARS - A fun event in the middle of Westfield Shopping Center at UTC rolled out the red carpet for the best dressed doggies and their fashionable owners.

5. LET’S TRY SHORT RIBS Tender fragrant, comfort food for the soul... success

Make it Memorable,

Marie Daniels eat well be well

DIY RECIPES | food & drink Cur8eur.com | Curating the social & food scene in SoCal

Royal Tea Cocktail Courtesy of Bertrand at Mister A's

1.5 oz English breakfast tea-­‐infused gin .75 oz orange honey syrup .75 oz lemon juice Shake all ingredients together and strain into an old fashioned glass with ice. Garnish with an orange peel.

ON TREND | life’s other stuff

FAVORITE THINGS | Aileen Kendall

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Reader from Beverly Hills, California

Lemonade LA: Part lemonade stand, part grade-school cafeteria. Seasonal Southern California Comfort food. Locations in Los Angeles, Venice and West Hollywood.

Lemonade LA

child Perfume This intoxicating fragrance is known for being a “white crisp jasmine floral." and often times is difficult to track down.

The cult following behind this hand-

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made fragrance line is fierce.

3 EMERSON theater

2 the Kitchn - web magazine This is a site for people who like to get their hands dirty while they cook. It is for those who care about the quality of their food, and how it affects the health of themselves and the planet. It is for cooks who care about design and want to create a beautiful kitchen.

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Chef Daniel Barron

Cafe La Rue Brings La Jollan’s Back to La Valencia

EATING OUT |food & drink

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Changing of the Guard La Jollans are very proud of their quaint, bustling little town by the sea and change is not always met with enthusiasm as management at La Valencia knows.

In mid-2013, a mid-westerner from Detroit was handed the reigns of The La Valencia Hotel’s culinary renovation. The renovations were both conceptual and physical but award-winning, molecular gastronomy chef, Daniel Barron, was excited for the challenge. As part of his new position, Chef Daniel Barron was to oversee the renovation of all three food and beverage outlets; the Mediterranean Room, The Sala and The Whaling Bar and to rejuvenate the menu offerings for the famed landmark.

The task of renovating an historical building in La Jolla can be a logistical and operational nightmare but once the plans were set in motion there was no turning back. The moment news of the closing of The Whaling Bar hit the streets, many community members were outraged. Since the 1950’s The Whaling Bar had long been recognized as a Prospect staple, the neighborhood watering hole for artists, writers and other creatives and of course, for visiting guests too.

The dark, enveloping atmosphere of The Whaling Bar was replaced by a light, casual bistro concept that opens onto Prospect, luring in passersby to partake in cocktails and a jovial conversation at the bar or indulge in one of the flavorful, California style, farm to table creations from the Cafe La Rue kitchen.

Chef Daniel Barron is best known for his mastery of molecular gastronomy, where his restaurant menus have been named as one of the best of the category alongside Chicago’s famed, Alinea. The menu at the new Cafe La Rue, though, takes on a much less structured feel to the food, less confined and restricted.

Cafe La Rue is an experience that La Jolla has been lacking for a very long time. The staff in

the casual dining arm of the luxury hotel is friendly and strive to make La Rue a go-to choice for locals. The menu consists of incredibly flavorful indulgences like Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta, a Lamb Shank Pot Pie and a Smoked Cheddar Bratwurst stuffed with IPA cheese. Chef Daniel and his crew bring the artisanal skills of food preparation directly to the plate without pretension.

After an invitation to interview the chef, he delighted me with a tour behind the scenes and it was pretty impressive. Chef’s pride lies in the bowels of the hotel which houses a curing closet and aging fridge. There is word that there is a super secret meat locker which is accessible only under the strict supervision of Chef Daniel who is the master key holder.

Maybe next time, he will show it to us. ;-)

My Thoughts…

The Whaling Bar was a landmark with plenty of history. I have been inside the new Cafe La Rue now several times and on occasion have heard people walk in surprised that The Whaling Bar is no longer; some are rather perturbed. These are my thoughts.

If these anguished patrons had visited The Whaling Bar more often, perhaps there would have been no reason to close it down.

I do remember The Whaling Bar but it was not a destination consideration for me. The Mediterranean Room had symbolized familial gatherings such as Mother’s Day brunch growing up in La Jolla. This is all very lovely and many people have cherished memories at the La Valencia and I look forward to the La V becoming an integral part of inviting the local community back through its doors.

There is history here. A new facade does not erase that.

Hopefully, with the welcoming of the new Pink Lady, management and the community will keep alive its rich history and allure while returning it to a vibrant spot for locals to frequent.

CHARITY PROFILE | local love

Charity Profile sponsored by Caelum Marketing

San Diego has a thriving and contributing community of disabled adults who are developing social, economic and personal independence thanks to The Arc of San Diego. Since its beginnings in 1951, the Arc of San Diego has created and sponsored the promotion of achieving life goals through programs that challenge and encourage the individual growth of disabled children and adults. equipped for the challenges of rearing a disabled child. The Arc helps build the skill sets to help parents understand the nuances of their family dynamic. Families are brought together to share in fun with integrated play groups creating opportunities for play, exploration and learning in a positive environment.

On Saturday, April 12th, the Jewels of San Diego present Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend, the 5th annual gala to support the Arc of San Diego. The event will include a reception, silent auction, a world-class dining experience and entertainment in the Ocean View Ballrooom at the Hotel Del Coronado.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Jennifer Bates Navarra at (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 or jnavarra@arcsd.com.

The Arc of San Diego is one of the largest, most comprehensive service providers for people with disabilities in San Diego County, serving over 2,500 children and adults with disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome each year.

Programs such as community employment services help disabled adults connect with employers, providing application assistance, interview coaching, transportation options and placement in group setting work opportunities. New parents often are not automatically

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IN ATTENDANCE | the social scene

IN ATTENDANCE

Signature Chefs Auction

March of Dimes

The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, delighted attendees with interesting nosh and drink from several mixologists and culinary masters from San Diego to Los Angeles. One tasting from Chef K, winner of the ABC show The Taste made foodies go back for seconds while others enjoyed the incredible flavors from local favorite, La Valencia’s Chef Daniel Barron.

The event took place at the San Diego Natural History Museum to benefit the March of Dimes’ mission to reduce the rates of prematurity, birth defects & infant mortality.

For more info, visit http://www.marchofdimes.com/california/

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IN ATTENDANCE

Opening Gala

The Headquarters

A night under the stars to celebrate the grand opening of a rapid retail transformation at The Headquarters at Seaport Village was filled with food, music and character. The newly renovated space which was formerly San Diego’s police headquarters was turned inside out from a run-down admin building and into a courtyard style shopping/dining destination. Local celebs Father Joe, Todd Gloria, Kevin Faulconer came to support the new project.

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A Very Special Engagement Take a seat at The Chef’s Table in support of the Neighborhood House Association.

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R.S.V.P. - social calendar

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The San Diego Latino Film Festival debuts it’s latest collection of curated films for movie-goers, March 13th the 23rd! TEN WHOLE DAYS of incredible films by Latinos from

Thank your lucky star it’s not too late to get your shamROCK tickets! St. Paddy’s day is being celebrated on SATURDAY, March 15th in the Gaslamp. Get your tickets NOW!

P a i n t Yo u r H e a r t o u t a t M i a Francesca to Support ArtReach, March 23rd. Materials are included in the ticket price of $45. Attendees will be able to enter raffles for theatre

This Chef’s Table event is for foodies at heart! Come and enjoy a fantastic demonstration and meal March 23rd to benefit Neighborhood House with these incredible chefs. More Info at www.neighborhoodhouse.org

On March 29th, feast al fresco at Campito Farm with Chef Javier Plascencia and Chef Flor Franco and enjoy wines from nearby Baja.

Limited availability so get tickets NOW. Click HERE.

San Diego Center For Children presents Time, Love and Tenderness with Michael Bolton April 8th for a special performance for their 127th Anniversary.

Tickets can be purchased at their website HERE.

Art & fashion merge for an afternoon with the ladies for this Chelsea style gathering to support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on April 10th at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe. Purchase tickets HERE

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance on April 11th - 13th will woo car enthusiasts during this extraordinary display of exquisite motor car collection. For tickets visit LaJollaConcours.com

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The Arc of San Diego presents its annual gala at the Hotel Del Coronado, Saturday, April 12th to benefit services for children and adults with disabilities. More INFO

LA JOLLA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AT T H E L A J O L L A C O V E PRESENTED BY

APRIL 11 TO 13, 2014 CELEBRATING EUROPEAN RACE HISTORY MARQUES, BENTLEY AND FERRARI LaJollaConcours.com AT T E N D A L L O F T H E FA B U L O U S L A J O L L A C O N C O U R S D ’ E L E G A N C E E V E N T S

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ferrari & Maserati of San Diego Bentley Exclusive Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party Motor Tour Saturday Evening VIP Reception Celebrating the La Jolla Historical Society’s Saturday, April 12, 2014 Saturday, April 12, 2014 50th Anniversary at the La Valencia Hotel 6:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM 8:00 AM Friday, April 11, 2014 7:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM SYMBOLIC MOTOR CAR COMPANY

PRESENTED BY LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Net proceeds benefit the La Jolla Historical Society and the Monarch School.

Register in the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Sunday, April 13, 2014 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM

Cheers!

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