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16 10 | VOICE San Di-ECO

Finest City folk say how they’re helping to save the planet.

12 | SPORTS

Alternative Fuel

16 | COOLTURE

28 | STYLE

The Shadow Government recruits assassins in San Diego; Tony Hawk skates for a cause.

Fashion Careers College students design with the environment in mind.

18 | BODY

33 | TASTE

Street Wars + The Clash at Clairemont

Recycled Fashion Challenge

KGB-FM’s Chainsaw on how steroids energize the sports world.

Absolutely Marble-ous The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay’s new waterfront eco-spa.

A guide to San Diego’s Italian restaurants.

14 | LIVING

20 | TRAVEL

36 | GROOVE

Recycling centers, eco-friendly dry cleaners, a 232 mpg car and the Junkmaster of San Diego.

Hostelling, America’s growing travel trend.

StayClassy.org presents a carbon-neutral concert at PB Bar & Grill. Rock for the cause.

Green Stuff

Hostel Takeover

22 | STYLE Green Day

Looking great while doing good.

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Rome Around Town

On the Band Wagon

38 | GROOVE

Hot ProspectS A guide to La Jolla nightlife.

44 | DATE

Sleight of Hands The blind date that puts the “man” in manicure.

50 | CALENDAR Where to go and what to do this month.

54 | THINK

“it’s not that easy being green” Kermit was right.

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From the Editor... Each year, San Diegans throw out enough recyclables to fill Petco Park from the field to the nosebleed seats five times over (source: sandiego.gov). To help maintain our Finest City status, it’s high time we all start using those blue bins with a bit more diligence. Inside this GREEN issue of PacificSD you’ll learn innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle here at home. On the cover, model Patience Silva is wearing the latest in trashy couture. Her elegant dress, designed by Fashion Careers College (FCC) student, Ernesto Flores, shows a novel way to reuse trash bags. See more of FCC’s creative, earthfriendly fashions in STYLE. In VOICE, you’ll hear what your neighbors say about how they’re environmentally responsible. In SPORTS, Chainsaw analyzes the need for “Alternative Fuels,” in this case,

steroids for athletes. We invite you to “Rome Around” San Diego’s Italian restaurants, check out some “Hot Prospects” on the La Jolla nightlife scene, then jump on the “Band Wagon” in a story about a carbon-neutral concert presented by StayClassy.org. Kermit the Frog may have been right when he said, “It’s not that easy being green,” (more on that in THINK) but we can all do our part. Gas prices are through the moon roof, but even SUV drivers can contribute to the common good by drying their vehicles with ecofriendly hemp towels. If you have the natural resources to go green on 4/20, you can help celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Viva el planeta!

PUBLISHERS David Perloff / Editor in Chief Simone Perloff / Fashion Director CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kim Cuffe OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Michael Benninger CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Bonnie Vandewater CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Josh Board Cara Chace Leslie Gaylor Bart Mendoza Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph Kyle Van Buskirk Jessica Young Kevin Roberts ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Jimmy Canare PHOTOGRAPHERS Andrew Jorgensen / jorgensenphotography.com Flavio Scorsato / flavioscorsato.com INTERN Amanda Rodd

NICE SHOTS Huge thanks to fashion and commercial photographer Ming S. Wu, and his wife, hair stylist and makeup artist Maryl Velbeck, for creating some of the most glorious images PacificSD has ever published. Working together, this tireless duo has developed and shot the covers and fashion editorial spreads for PacificSD’s December 2007 and March 2008 issues. See more of their work at trendwavestudios.com. Wu and Velbeck say, “Doing what you are passionate about in life is never work! Photography, hair and fashion are what pure love is made of for us, and keep us so in love with each other.” Velbeck is proud to announce the July premiere of Esuchen Lifestyle’s new line of sulfate-free, parabenfree, vegan hair care products for color-treated and all other hair types. Find Esuchen in fine salons. For more information, write to maryl@esuchen.com. You won’t believe your eyes when you see what the couple has in store for PacificSD’s WATER issue, coming in May.

Fashion Editorial Team Photography: Jamie Clear, jamieclear.com Styling: Jennifer Herman, jennyhstyle@gmail.com Hair: Talia Guidero, A Robert Cromeans Salon, 619.595.1120 Makeup: Janice Johnson, makeupbyjj.com Production Assistant: Aubrey Stout, Fashion Careers College, fashioncareerscollege.com Site Director: Keren Young, kereny21@yahoo.com Model: Patience Silva, jetsetmodels.com undercover Defying their common use and instead of waiting 1,000 years for them to decompose in landfills, Fashion Careers College design student, Ernesto Flores, recycled trash bags into an elegant evening dress that is both functional and fashion-forward (story page 28). Materials: 100 black trash bags, one white trash bag (spray-painted gold), berries, rose bush leaves, thread. Photography: Jamie Clear. Styling: Jennifer Herman. Hair: Talia Guidero. Make up: Janice Johnson. Model: Patience Silva, JetSet Models.

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Di-ECO FINEST CITY FOLK REVEAL HOW THEY’RE HELPING TO SAVE THE PLANET

Ana, a server at Gringo’s Cantina (4474 Mission Blvd., PB), says, “I eat organic food as often as I can to avoid consuming pesticides, which reduces the need to produce pesticides.”

Eran, owner of Suntan Premium Tanning Salon (1526 India St., Little Italy), says, “We have green plants inside the tanning salon. And we recycle, too.”

Alli, bartender at 710 Beach Club (710 Garnet Ave., PB), boldly explains her conservations efforts. “I like to save water by not showering every day.”

Jordan, from ‘Canes (3105 Oceanfront Walk, Mission Beach), says, “As a bartender, I do my part by recycling empty bottles. Lots and lots of empty bottles.”

Christina, manager at the Catamaran Spa (3999 Mission Blvd., PB), says, “The spa recycles tons of products that we utilize, including cardboard and plastic. We also use glass containers whenever possible, which we sanitize instead of throwing away.”

Andrew, owner of Sushi Fix (1608 India St., Little Italy), says “We’re doing our part by donating our used vegetable oil for alternative fuel processing.”

Jenn, from Guava Beach (3714 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach), says, “I try to recycle if I don’t forget to do it.”

Gabriel, Executive Chef at Buon Appetito (1609 India St., Little Italy), says, “I recycle everything and serve organic food. It makes for a better business and a better quality of life for all of us.”

Scott, from Gamers Universe (5269 Linda Vista Rd., Clairemont), says, “I think a lot of my customers ‘go green’ with their friends before they come here to do some gaming. Know what I mean?”

Rocky, [pictured at top of page], from the Cartridge Company (1440 Garnet Ave., PB), explains what his business is doing to save the world. “We refill hundreds of empty ink cartridges each week. This keeps used cartridges and chemicals out of the landfills and saves our customers money at the same time.”

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S P O R T S

Fuels

The Crack of the Bat, the Pop of the Mitt, the Sting of the Needle…

by cookie “chainsaw” randolph “I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athlete science can create. Anything that will make you run faster, jump higher. I have high definition TV. I want my athletes like my video games. Let’s go. I could care less if you die at 40. You hate life after sports anyway; I’m doing you a favor.” —Comedian Daniel Tosh Harsh? I’ve met some happy ex-pros, but Daniel Tosh strikes a chord when we see the likes of Barry Bonds and Marion Jones trade in their dignity, gonads and freedom to set sports records. Forgetting death for the moment, would you want to be Roger Clemens right now? He obviously has no shame, but what’s going to happen when that avalanche finally shakes loose? Let’s look in the mirror. If you could take a pill that would make you better than anybody else at your job and bring you millions of dollars, would you risk it all? A 1995 survey of U.S. Olympic hopefuls basically asked that very question: If you could take a pill that would give you a Gold Medal but also kill you within five years, would you take it? Over half said yes. “I’m not saying this guy used steroids, but last summer he was 5’3”, 140. Since then he’s grown a tail and can hunt geese with a rake.” —Comedian Nick DiPaolo Not all athletes take steroids. You think former Padres fan-favorite Dave Roberts was on the juice? In St. Louis they named a section of Interstate 70 “The Mark McGwire Highway” to honor the 70 home runs he hit in 1998. There was no Interstate 2 in San Diego to honor Roberts’ home run total in ‘06. Three more and we could have done something. I don’t believe Babe Ruth ever took steroids, either. Didn’t need it. During two seasons—in 1920 and 1927—Ruth hit more home runs than any entire team in the American League. He tested positive for hookers and moonshine from time to time, but never HGH. “Babe Ruth’s numbers are B.S. because he didn’t play against black

players. It’s like saying I won the New York City Marathon, but no Kenyans ran that year. Babe Ruth has 714 Affirmative Action home runs.” —Comedian Chris Rock Like winning a Messiah contest when Jesus was a no-show. Or a golf tournament when Tiger isn’t there. Hillary/screeching contest, Gene Simmons/licking. Same thing. “I always had trouble in school. They gave me all kinds of tests. They thought I had dyslexia. Turns out I was just stupid.” —Comedian Pete Hansen Sometimes fans think athletes are just as smart as they are coordinated. Not true. There might be a certain genius to hitting a baseball, but my dead cat could dominate Sammy Sosa in Sudoku. How dumb do you have to be to order illegal steroids through the mail and use your real name and address like Kevin Brown did? Like Michael Vick trying to sneak weed onto a plane by hiding it in a water bottle. Might as well have hid it inside of a gun. And aren’t steroids supposed to make you ripped? You’ve seen Clemens. Not exactly cut. The best case Roger could have made for innocence was to have ripped off his shirt, expose that wobbly gut and holler, “If Ho-Hos and Hot Pockets have steroids in them, Senator, lock me up!” Then he could have run through the chambers like Will Ferrell and given those hearings the comedy relief they so desperately needed. But this is America. Innocent until proven guilty. “I knew my wife was cheating on me. So I followed her to a hotel. She met her boyfriend. They checked into their room and through the window I could see them ripping off each other’s clothes. But just at the crucial moment, they pulled the drapes and turned off the lights. So I never knew for sure…” —Comedian Kip Addotta They say chicks dig the long ball, but there’s a statue of a singles hitter at Petco Park. Live long and be happy, Tony Gwynn.

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Green Stuff

These local companies have down-to-earth strategies for saving the planet by cara chace

mr. green jeans Dry cleaning pioneer Gordon Shaw owns and operates Hangers Cleaners, the first all-natural liquid carbon dioxide dry cleaning plant on the West Coast, and one of fewer than 40 in the world.

Shaw says, is that Hangers cleans garments at a gentle 60°, which means your clothes will last longer than if you let a regular dry cleaner clean them.

Following suit (pun intended), the Gaslamp’s Each of San Diego’s five luxury dry cleaner, Prato Hangers locations employ Cleaners, will go “green” the eco-friendly CO2 tech- within the next three nology. That’s good news months by discontinuing for the planet. The great use of the harsh chemical, news for your wardrobe, perchloroethlyene.

Since it opened in 2007, Prato has lured customers with a chic, minimalist fashion boutique atmosphere and the promise of a 24-hour (or less) turnaround. And with their new eco-friendly services, even dropping off a blue suit will make you feel green.

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JUNKMASTER An el cajon environmentalist comes clean with a new recycling idea

Green Earth’s kiosks process E-waste, or electronic waste, which includes used cell phones, computer equipment, televisions, etc. Their mission: “To make reverse-retail recycling an integrated part of the global community’s commercial activity.”

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Paper, cans, bottles—we’ve got that down. (Mostly.) But as for the rest of the trash we’re not supposed to put into those blue recycling bins, it might surprise you what you can do to prevent the pile-up in landfills. Here are the garbage gurus to help you sort out the junk in your trunk (or wherever you keep it). San Diego Recycling Hotline 858.694.7000 » 877.713.2784 bargainlink.com/recycle-reuse.htm The all-encompassing recycling resource. Find out things like where to ditch your Dells, roll your old tires and recycle your cycles.

Hazardous Waste Hotline 877.713.2784 » sdcounty.ca.gov Who knew simple household batteries were hazardous? These guys. And there’s a ton of other toxic everyday items that you should not be putting into your trash, like drain cleaners, paint and pool chemicals.

The self-proclaimed “Junkmaster” of San Diego, Josh Turchin, is a third-generation recycler who has kept alive the family tradition that began when his grandfather opened California Metals, in El Cajon, in 1978. Turchin, CEO of El Cajon’s Green Earth Recycling, has developed recycling kiosks that his company places in malls and shopping centers. This approach, Turchin explains, is meant to “make recycling as user-friendly and accessible as possible, so that consumers would make recycling as much of an integrated part of their commercial lives as shopping.”

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aptera Carlsbad-based Aptera (Greek for “Wingless Flight”) is set to revolutionize the way people get around with the Typ-1, a two-seat, threewheeled extended range hybrid vehicle that can get up to 232 mpg without sacrificing speed, safety or luxury. Recognized by California’s DMV and Department of Transportation as a motorcycle (rather than as a car), the Typ-1 reaches top speeds in excess of 85 mph and launches from 0-60 in less than ten seconds. This aerodynamic masterpiece comes equipped with all the amenities of a luxury car, including solar-assisted climate control and in-seatbelt airbags. There’s also enough storage space for 15 grocery bags, two full sets of golf clubs or a pair of seven-foot surf boards. Toward the end of this year, the Typ-1 will be available for purchase by California residents only. The $26,900 all-electric version will increase your SDGE bill only about $1 - $2 for a complete charge; the plug-in hybrid will sell for $29,900. aptera.com

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H2007 The Shadow Government distributes licenses to kill by michael benninger

You turn off the headlights, throw the car in neutral and coast stealthily up alongside the curb adjacent to your target’s apartment. You grab the loaded weapon from the passenger seat and creep toward the nearby bushes within shooting range of your target’s front door. For the next 20 minutes, you wait in silence for your target to arrive. Then you see her. As she fumbles with her keys, you doublecheck the photo in your hand to confirm that the girl in your sights is the one you’re here to take out. She turns the key, and in a flash, you leap from behind the bushes and pull the trigger. She screams. Bullseye! Drops of warm liquid run down her back, as you smile in smug satisfaction, Mission accomplished. This is exactly what you signed up for. This is Street Wars, a nerve-wracking game that

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pits players against each other in a three-week, 24/7 tournament to find San Diego’s most lethal assassin. Beginning on April 12, players will stalk each other day and night on the streets of San Diego, all the while evading hit men hot on their own trail. The catch? Water guns are the weapon of choice, and once players get wet, they’re out of the game.The assassin inherits his or her victim’s target, and the game continues. Street Wars is the brainchild of the Shadow Government, an underground, farcical organization that has already hosted the game in cities throughout North America and Europe. A founding member and high-ranking official of the Shadow Government, the Mustache Commander is orchestrating this month’s game. “Living in paranoia is part of the attraction,” says Mustache. “Players usually possess a slight disregard for rationality and practicality. They just want to do something that’s bad-ass.” Would-be assassins must live and work in San Diego and pay an

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admission fee of $45 to be a part of the action. After registering, players are invited to a clandestine meeting at which they receive a manila envelope containing the dossier of their first assignment. The dossier includes a picture of the intended target along with the target’s work, home and email addresses. Then, the single-elimination stalking tournament begins, and continues until May 2. Players are welcome to hunt down their targets in any imaginable way; disguises

and false identities are recom-mended. Whoever stays “alive” the longest and scores the most kills wins. Grand prize: $500, an oversized bottle of Jack Daniels and a golden water gun from the Mustache Commander’s personal collection. Think you’ve got what it takes to be an assassin? Act now — registration ends April 2. Until then, get your trigger finger ready and watch your back. streetwars.net

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KICKFLIPPIN’ FOR A CAUSE Clash at Clairemont Benefits Grind for Life On March 8, superstar Tony Hawk teamed up with Matt Hoffman, Andy McDonald and other big names in skateboarding and BMX to raise money for Grind for Life, a non-profit that provides financial assistance for cancer patients and their families. The action sports extravaganza drew over 1,300 to the Krause Family Skate/ Bike Park in Clairemont and generated over $13,000 for cancer patients and park upkeep. grindforlife.org

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olive oil massages; enjoy the royal treatment of manicures and pedicures performed with a combination of California sea salt, bamboo and organic flax seeds— welcomed alternatives to the industry-standard bleached cotton balls, metal instruments and harsh chemicals. In September 2007, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay unveiled the hotel chain’s first eco-spa, proving that luxury can blend with conservation and environmentally sound practices. Named after the amazing view of the Earth observed by orbiting Apollo 17 astronauts, Blue Marble Spa is a concept Hyatt plans to expand into more cities. They chose San Diego as a starting ground because of the landscape’s natural beauty and California’s

open-minded, eco-friendly environment. Choosing an eco-spa over a regular spa seems to make good health sense. Pesticides, toxins and chemicals invade and damage the body every day. Natural “green” ingredients can help rejuvenate, revitalize and repair the body while counteracting the adverse effects of toxins. Luxuriate in Blue Marble Spa’s wheat germ and

The spa offers four different packages, each symbolizing one of the four elements. The Earth package promotes balance through a warm stone ritual and a manicure/pedicure. Water promotes hydration through a detoxifying seaweed wrap, moisture drench facial and an aromatic moisture massage. A jasmine flower and soy scrub with aromatherapy massage, and organic hand and foot treatments signify Air. Fire stimulates the body with an organic facial and enzyme

peel. While all packages have been popular since the facility opened, spa director Kyra Johnson says that Air and Fire were the most requested by those looking for rejuvenation and stimulation during the winter months. Blue Marble has left no precious stone unturned in its quest to be kind to the environment. Razor handles are fabricated from recycled yogurt containers; towels, linens and fabrics are made of all-natural or recycled materials; showers and water supplies are lowflow, use minimal hot water and are certified by LEEDS

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The light bulbs are efficient, and the flooring is sustainable bamboo. Think going green at an eco-spa will cost you more of your own green? Not so. Blue Marble’s prices are in line with most luxury spas. Further, according to Johnson, as consumer demand for eco-friendly products increases, prices will decrease. Like the Apollo 17, Blue Marble’s mission is to promote life in harmony with nature—without breaking the bank.

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Hostel Takeover HOSTELLING is AMERICA’S GROWING TRAVEL TREND by bonnie vandewater

STA Travel 957 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach 858.270.6401 » pac@statravel.com With 450 retail branches worldwide, STA Travel is the world’s largest travel company that focuses on students and youth. Martin Bell, branch manager of the STA in Pacific Beach, says, “You’ll often spend extra money for a centrally located hotel room, whereas one of the benefits of hostelling is that a hostel can be in the dead center of town and cost only $20 or so a night.”

STA’s Top 5 Hostelling Tips Save on the exchange rate and prebook your hostels in US dollars before you leave. Take a padlock with a cable to secure your belongings in lockers.

Hostels: They’re not just for kids anymore. Though students used to dominate the hostel demographic by far, the gap between sprouting and seasoned travelers is closing quickly. Adventure-seekers of all ages—alone and in groups—are finding that hostels offer the most unique and rewarding experiences. Laura Kuebel, Outreach Coordinator for the San Diego branch of Hostelling International (HI), says, “Say, for example, you stay at a Holiday Inn. It’s going to be the exact same room and the exact same experience wherever you go. With hostels, they’re all different.” Very few hostels in the U.S. were built to be such—the 100-year-old building that now houses HI’s downtown San Diego hostel on Market Street used to be the Metropolitan Hotel. In northern California, you can stay in lighthouse conversions. In Europe and other countries, you can sleep in converted castles. Further off the beaten path, you can catch some Zs in railway cars, sailboats and tree houses. Other cultures embraced hostelling long ago. Americans, who tend to love privacy and uniformity, have

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been slower on the uptake, but are now accepting hostelling as a way to experience a new city and new culture, and also to gain a new perspective on the world. Hostels, which typically offer both private and dorm-style rooms (some for as low as $20 a night), may be the best value for independent travelers, but they’re certainly not just for the thrifty. According to Kuebel, “Hostels allow you to meet more people, and they facilitate independent travel. You can have friends from all over the world if you just hang out in the kitchen and meet people.” Lounges, a common kitchen and various other common nooks foster these connections.

discounts from partners like local restaurants and tourist attractions. Most hostels, even those that are part of enormous networks like HI, have their own unique feel, an eclectic, home-cooked vibe. Artwork and murals created by local artists and students adorn the walls. In the lounges, and on bookshelves throughout, you can entertain yourself with board games, puzzles, DVDs, and an honor-system library (take a book, leave a book).

You also get a one-on-one experience with staff, many serving as volunteers, which means they really want to be there and are often friendlier than corporate hotel staff. In fact, Point Loma’s very own HI hostel was voted the friendliest in the world by the International Youth Hostel Federation.

Depending on the type of traveler you are, or the type of vacation you’re looking to have, hostelling might not be for you. You won’t find extravagant in-house spas or room service. And at HI, because of their high-standard ratings, no alcohol is allowed inside any of their 4,000 hostels. (Doesn’t mean you can’t knock a few back at the bar down the street, though.) But hopefully you’re not traveling to a new place only to be cooped up in a room. Otherwise, why bother?

HI members enjoy other benefits. For example, they can stay at any HI hostel in the world at a discounted rate, receive free foreign currency exchange, embark on free city tours and obtain

Kuebel says, “It is an amazing experience. You can sit down with someone who’s from another part of the world, and you make friends that you might go on to travel with or visit in the future.”

Buy a sleep sack, so you can take your own bed everywhere you go. Invest in a discrete passport and money case, and keep it hidden on you at all times. Most importantly, show up with an open mind, an adventurous spirit and get ready to make new friends from around the world.

STA’s Top 5 Favorite West Coast Hostels San Diego: Hostel CAT, Downtown. Great social vibe, hostelcat.com Los Angeles: Orbit Hostel, West Hollywood. Free shuttle to Sunset Strip, orbithotel.com Las Vegas: USA Hostels. Free pancake breakfast, usahostels.com San Francisco: USA Hostels. Weekly Pub Crawl, usahostels.com Hawaii: Waikiki Beachside Hostel. Sleep half a block from the famous Waikiki Beach, waikikibeachsidehostel.com

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Each day, Californians drive 825 million miles, producing 5.4 million tons of smogforming pollutants and half of the state’s total pollution. With gas hovering around $4 per gallon, it may be time to consider some higher mpg transportation options. [source: driveclean.ca.gov]

OPPOSITE PAGE: Underwear set by Porridge, available at Neighbourhood, neighbourhoodboutique.com; green tank by LNA, available at Pink Lagoon, pinklagoon.com, $56; eco-friendly shoes by Tom’s, available at Migrate Home, migrate-home.com, $39; pink ring by Jewiliany, available at JEP, jepboutique.com, $100; cosmetics bag by Flee, available at Stephanie’s Shoes, stephaniesshoes.com, $8-10. THIS PAGE: Skirt by Corey Lynn Calter, available at Mog and Rue, mogandrue.com, $175; yellow blouse by Morphine Generation, available at JEP, $172; silver skinny belt by Kristin Kahle, available at Pink Lagoon, $107; green handbag by Francisco Biasia, available at Stephanie’s Shoes; silver platforms by Oh…Deer!, available at Stephanie’s Shoes; red hair clip by Grammatique, available at grammatique. 23 etsy.com; bracelet and earrings, stylist’s own.

TIP #3: Buy Organic California is the global epicenter of the organic food industry. Consequently, we enjoy the world’s greatest selection of farmers’ markets and cooperatives. [source: organicfacts.net]

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Dress by Shan Lu, available at C & B Scene Boutique, ishopatscene.com; bronze sandals by Bernardo, available at Stephanie’s Shoes, stephaniesshoes.com; straw tote by San Diego Hat Company, available at Jade Shoes, myspace.com/jadeshoes, $37; open oval thread earrings by Boe, available at Mog and Rue, mogandrue.com, $28; gold leaf ring by Rachel Leigh, available at Jade Shoes, $81; brown wire-wrapped bangle by Jewiliany, available at JEP, jepboutique.com, $120; brown bangle, stylist’s own.

TIP #4: lighten up

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) use up to 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and can last ten times as long. The City of San Diego encourages all residents to help conserve energy this year by participating in their upcoming “Light Bulb Exchange,” April 20 at Balboa Park. [source: sandiego.gov]

Silver tiered tank by Madison Marcus, available at Ashen Boutique, ashenboutiqueandsalon. com, $288; denim sailor shorts by Corey Lynn Calter, available at Ashen Boutique, $133; underwear set by Frank Dandy, available at Mesh, myspace.com/meshsd, $28; Constance necklace by Ann Cherico, available at Jade Shoes, myspace.com/jadeshoes, $211; charm necklace by Sooz, available at Jade Shoes, $79; purple headscarf by Amici, available at Jade Shoes, $31; gladiator shoes by Oh…Deer!, available at Jade Shoes, $96.

Tip #5: roots rock

The San Diego Regional Energy Office is giving away free, full-sized shade trees to single-family homes, multi-family buildings and K-12 schools throughout the county. Maximum 10 trees per household. [source: energycenter.org]

Tie-dye dress by Young Fabulous and Broke, available at Pink Lagoon, pinklagoon.com; red jeweled flip flops, Glamour Flops, hand made in Brazil, simone@pacificsandiego.com, $49; Lego necklace and bracelet by Grammatique, available at grammatique.etsy.com; tree; Mission Hills Nursery 1525 Fort Stockton Dr., Mission Hills, 619.295.2808

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TIP #6: Recycle

Each year, San Diegans throw out enough recyclables to fill Petco Park from the field to the nosebleed seats five times over. Reduce, reuse, recycle! [source: sandiego.gov]

Yellow tunic by Carte Blanche, available at Neighbourhood, neighbourhoodboutique.com; wide leg jeans by J Brand, available at Pink Lagoon, pinklagoon.com, $263; vintage orange belt, available at Neighbourhood; floral and cork wedges by Ohâ&#x20AC;ŚDeer!, available at Stephanieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoes, stephaniesshoes.com; wire-wrapped bangles by Jewiliany, available at JEP, jepboutique.com, $120 each; yellow necklace by Anna, available at Migrate Home, migrate-home.com, $56.

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Black fashion careers college students design with the environment in mind By jessica Young model photos by jamie clear

Put your little black dress away. Green is where it’s at. Inspired by the eco-friendly movement sweeping the fashion industry, PacificSD, in conjunction with Fashion Careers College (FCC), held a “Going Green Designer Challenge” to test the talents of FCC’s students. Required to utilize sustainable fibers, recyclables and reusable materials—otherwise known as trash—five students competed to create environmentally friendly garments for this issue’s cover. Empowered by their education and inherent talents, the design students revitalized everything from bamboo pulp to magazine pages to create couture dresses that demonstrate how sustainable fabrics can be stunning and stylish. From garbage to glamorous, the winning design, by Ernesto Flores, graces the cover. Constructed with beautifully draped, billowing trash bags, the gown exemplifies the concept that a fabulous dress can be born out of the most banal items. Take a look at the students’ innovative, individual perspectives on how to look great and save the planet.

Streamer Dress What happens to streamers after fabulous parties? In the creative mind of Robert Ortiz, they transform into a couture halter dress. Construction elements: Paper streamers that would otherwise be discarded; one cotton jersey; glue.

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Rome Around Town

AN GUIDE TO SAN DIEGO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANTS By Kyle Van Buskirk photos by flávio scorsato

Eating well is celebrated in Italian culture, but it’s something many Americans take for granted. Sure, we take time to eat, and we overeat more than any other country, but we don’t always take the time to eat well. Fast food? Fugeddaboutit! Don’t race through your meal; let your heart race while you savor every delicious bite at any of these 15 (Italian: quindici) restaurants. It’s a great day to loosen your belt, tell your boss “Arrivederci,” then Rome around town for a threehour lunch.

TratToria Acqua / LA JOLLA 1298 Prospect St. » 858.454.0709 trattoriaacqua.com Owner Michael McGeath dines at his own restaurant six days a week to ensure the food is excellent and healthy. Most of Trattoria Acqua’s menu is organic, and all is exquisitely prepared on the premises. Chef Damaso Lee has been with the restaurant since it opened 14 years ago. Try the Ravioli di Zucca, which pops with flavor, and the roasted quail wrapped in Italian bacon.

Baci RISTORANTE / Bay Park 1955 Morena Blvd » 619.275.2094 Eleven-time winner of the AAA four-diamond award, Baci Ristorante features northern Italian cuisine by Chef Domenico Alioto. Open since 1979, Baci is a longtime favorite, surprisingly elegant given its unassuming Morena Blvd. storefront. Let servers in tuxedos bring you the menu’s highlights, which include fresh seafood, pasta and veal. Banquet rooms decorated with Italianthemed murals are perfect for larger groups.

Acqua al 2 / gaslamp 322 5th Ave. » 619.230.0382 acquaal2.com For lunch, try one of their paninis, or go big with the Farfalline alla Zucca. For dinner, start with the Antipasto Toscano, Radicchio Rosso al Forno in their signature sauce, or the Insalata di Cuore di Palma (hearts of palm on organic greens). Pasta favorites include fusili, gnocchi or cannelloni prepared according to the latest Florentine fashion. Can’t decide? Try a sampler plate.

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Zia’s Bistro / Little Italy 1845 India St. » 619.234.1344 ziasbistro.com Zia’s, one of the popular Busalacchi family restaurants (which include Busalacchi’s on Fifth, Trattoria Fantastica, Cafe Zucchero, Po Pazzo, Via Lago Trattoria and the new Little Italy Spaghetteria) offers interesting choices for discerning eaters. For starters, try the braised leeks with baked goat cheese. Poultry, fresh seafood and meat dishes abound. The international wine list is impressive.

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ROME-ing Further... Osteria Panevino / gaslamp 722 5th Ave. » 619.595.7959 osteriapanevino.com The chef is Tuscan, the owner is Sicilian and the menu boasts tasty selections from both regions. Osteria Panevino is known for their ravioli. Try the duck ravioli with black truffles, the lamb ravioli with a side of lobster mashed potatoes, or the mascarpone ravioli in a pink sauce with basil. The ample wine list represents all regions of the peninsula.

cafFe bella italia / Pacific Beach 1525 Garnet Ave. » 858.273.1224 caffebellaitalia.com Originally from Milan, chef and owner Stefano Ceresoli (with wife, Roberta) creates delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. If you’re in the mood for something hearty, try their filet mignon in a Barolo reduction. The eggplant parmigiana is to die for. Experience a gourmet fusion of Italian and Chinese at the couple’s brand new Solare Ristorante, in Liberty Station, 2820 Roosevelt Rd., Point Loma. solarelounge.com il fornaio / ilfornaio.com 1555 Camino Del Mar, #301, Del Mar » 858.755.8876 1333 First St., Coronado » 619.437.4911 sambuca / Hillcrest 3888 4th Ave. » 619. 298.8700 sambucabistro.com This modern-day supper club pairs delicious entrees with live music. With a kitchen placed in the middle of the restaurant to ensure showmanship in meal preparation, Sambuca sports fun fusioncuisine like filet mignon with tequila, avocado and chili. Try their unique appetizer creation: shrimp with tomatoes, zucchini, lime and garlic, in a sauce of Sambuca, the famous anise-flavored alcohol.

Sante / La Jolla 7811 Herschel Ave. » 858.454.1315 santeristorante.com Sante, the 2005 California Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion winner for Best Italian Fine Dining, offers superior old-world cuisine. The lamb stew with polenta and the pappardelle with wild boar sausage are delicious. Pastas are handmade on the premises. The Italian wine list includes excellent Brunellos, Barbarescos and Super Tuscans; the French wines include rare finds from Bordeaux and Burgundy.

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Il Fornaio means “the baker,” a fitting name for this ocean-view gem that features fresh-baked hot bread at every meal. Using simple, fresh ingredients, Il Fornaio employs traditional Italian methods in preparing their delicious menu items. Enjoy pizzas from wood-fired ovens, scrumptious meats from the grill or rotisserie, fresh pastas made on site and dried pastas imported from Italy.

Primavera Ristorante / Coronado 932 Orange Ave. » 619.435.0454 » primavera1st.com Winning Zagat Survey Awards from 2000-2004, Primavera offers fine dining in a formal setting. Appetizer highlights include baked clams with peppers and cheese, mushrooms stuffed with veal and calamari with marinara. Notable pastas include risotto with lobster and Penne alla Puttanesca.

Vigilucci’s / Encinitas 505 S.Coast Hwy 101 » 760.942.7332 » vigiluccis.com This is the first of seven popular San Diego County restaurants by Roberto Vigilucci. Born in Milan and in keeping with the Italian tradition, Vigilucci learned to cook from his mother and grandmother. Enjoy the fruits of Vigilucci’s rich family tradition at any of the restaurateur’s fine establishments. Buon Appetito!

scalini / del mar 3790 Via De La Valle » 858.259.9944 scalinisandiego.com Stop in for an autograph from Chef Frank Terzoli, the San Diego star of Bravo TV’s Top Chef Season 2. Terzoli’s contemporary Italian/Mediterranean cuisine features flavorful delights, including southern Italian breaded swordfish and crabcrusted halibut with penne in saffron sauce. Sample the spectacular wine list while enjoying Scalini’s ever-popular piano bar.

Bella Luna / Gaslamp 748 5th Ave. » 619.239.3222 bellalunasandiego.com At Bella Luna, pastas, breads, biscotti and even gelato are homemade. The staff recommends the pear ravioli and the herb encrusted halibut in ginger lemongrass sauce. The shrimp gnocchi and rigatoni Bolognese are also popular. Italian and Italian-American music creates the ambiance; lunar-themed artwork sets the mood. Enjoy wines from California, France, Italy and Austria.

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YOU EAT so it just makes sense to eat live foods By kevin “the food dude” roberts

Oh, Mother Earth! Her beauty, her grace, her bounty. And what a bounty she offers. I’m not talking about the way we’re sucking her oil dry, but about the way we benefit from her food riches. Back on the farms of Missouri, my Nana (now 91) taught me to plant, harvest, cook and eat LIVE foods. I was eight years-old and still follow those food mantras to this day. I figure that if I can live to 91, I’ll have one tasty ride through life. In our fast-food, no-time-for-anyone, always-late society, the best bet is to slow down, take a deep breath and chew before you swallow. It’s all about enjoying your food, your drink and your company. Here’s one of my favorite LIVE food recipes that anyone can prepare, even if you don’t have a Nana or live on a farm.

pasquale ON PROSPECT / la jolla 1250 Prospect St. #B10. » 858.456.7227 pasqualeonprospect.com Chic, elegant, flashy. The atmosphere at Pasquale is friendly and upscale, but the prices are quite reasonable. Try the homemade pasta stuffed with lobster in a tomato sauce, or the 16 oz. Iowa corn-fed prime New York steak. Pasquale offers an extensive wine list and a vibrant after-hours nightlife scene, replete with high-energy live guitar performances and dancing.

recipe GREEN BEANS and MUSHROOMS in GARLIC SAUCE (SERVES 2) INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, pull out the good stuff for this 3-6 cloves GARLIC, minced 2 cups GREEN BEANS, washed and with both ends cut off 2 cups MUSHROOMS, cut into quarters THE MOVES: 1] Preheat a medium-size skillet over medium heat. 2] Add olive oil and garlic and let sauté for about 1 minute.

marino’s / pacific beach 4475 Ingraham St. » 858.490.0168 For mom-and-pop Italian and a fresh slice of old-time San Diego, you cannot beat Marino’s, in Pacific Beach. Black velvet paintings and other Italian and Italian American relics adorn the walls. Super casual, with regulars that date back to the restaurant’s 1954 grand opening. The classic menu is filled with 24 pizzas, spaghetti, sandwiches, cannelloni and minestrone. For drinks, there’s soda, beer and Chianti.

3] Add green beans and mushrooms; stir and coat well. 4] Sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until mushrooms start to brown and green beans are al dente. 5] Plate, serve and enjoy your food and company. MUSHROOM TIPS: Never rinse mushrooms with water. Even though they grow in water, water is not their friend after they’ve been harvested. Unless you like your shrooms soggy, just wipe them clean with a kitchen towel or paper towel. Kevin Roberts, aka “The Food Dude” grew up in the restaurant business —his mom is co-creator of The Old Spaghetti Factory. Kevin is a cookbook author, TV chef, radio host and a founding partner of San Diego’s East Village Tavern & Bowl. PACIFICsandiego.com

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getting personal with singer/ songwriter Tristan Prettyman San Diego songstress Tristan Prettyman has been wooing her fans with oh-sosweet lyrics and melodies since long before the 2005 release of her debut album, twentythree. Now, this charming, down-to-earth surfer girl is turning up the heat with her latest album.

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Band Wagon Four Stages + Fifteen Bands = Zero Pollution (Classy Math!) by bonnie vandewater

You don’t have to be a tree-hugger to give good lovin’ to Mama Earth. In fact, you can just sit back, relax and rock out while drinking your favorite brew—out of a biodegradable cup, of course. Meanwhile, with the money you dropped for your concert ticket, someone else is out there planting a tree to offset the amount of carbon produced as a result of your guiltfree indulgence. Hey, it’s all about balance, right? On April 19, during Earth Day weekend, Stay Classy will host its fourth annual Charity Jam, the brainchild of Scot Chisholm, the company’s CEO and founder. Stay Classy is a philanthropic social networking company that hosts large events, like the Charity Jam, from which a portion of the proceeds will benefit philanthropic campaigns. The other half of Stay Classy is run through their website, which combines social networking with good will, allowing members to research, evaluate and donate to any

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charity in the United States. The Charity Jam will feature more than 15 local bands and DJs on four stages at Pacific Beach Bar & Grill and its neighboring parking lots. Sounds great, right? It gets better. Stay Classy’s goal this year is to raise $15,000 to support their 2008 envi-

“Drinking your favorite brew out of a biodegradable cup.” ronmental initiatives, which they’ve dubbed the “Elemental Experience.” Stay Classy vows to make the event itself as eco-friendly as possible. “We are striving to make the Charity Jam Pacific Beach’s first environmentally neutral event,” Chisholm says. “One of the ways we’ll achieve this is by running the power, sound and lighting off of renewable energies,

Radio station 91X and PacificSD have partnered with Stay Classy to bring you the 2008 Charity Jam, Saturday, April 19, at Pacific Beach Bar & Grill, 860 Garnet Ave., 858.272.4745, pbbarandgrill.com Tickets: $35, available through stayclassy.org. Elemental Experience Partners: The San Diego Surfrider Foundation, Coast Keepers, Urban Corps of San Diego, Green Mountain Energy

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like solar power.” Stay Classy is also offering something called “green ticketing,” giving concert-goers the option to offset their own personal pollution that day, like the smog emitted during the car trip to the event. Kudos for taking public transportation, but that still emits toxins. However, you can breathe a clean-air sigh of relief when you donate an extra $2, which will go toward the creation of renewable energy. “Stay Classy will also be offering recycling options, green vending and even a shuttle running on biodiesel to provide a carpooling option for attendees,” says Chisholm. “By greening this event in combination with our other eco-campaigns, we are on the way to creating a net-positive environmental impact on the community and beyond.” Even if you can’t attend the concert event, you can stay classy by donating online. stayclassy.org

Charity Jam Line-Up: » Al Howard & the K23 Orchestra » Get Back Loretta » Lady Dottie & the Diamonds » Silent Comedy » Escape: A tribute to Journey » One Drop » 40 oz. to Freedom: A tribute to Sublime

» The Devastators » Big Provider » Justin James » SoCiety! » The Knee Highs » Wendy Darling » Jackson Road » Syndicate » Various DJs

Asking a musician what her new music sounds like is similar to asking a stranger what her personality is like. Basically, you just have to spend some time listening. In general, Prettyman says of her new CD, Hello…x (Virgin: April 15, 2008), “It’s a little more bluesy, and the songwriting is more mature. My voice is also becoming a more mature instrument.” Hello…x is a reflection of Prettyman’s life during the past two years. She says, “Some people know a lot about history, or a lot of facts. Other people sit back and observe, and just take everything in, but aren’t that vocal about it—and I think I’m more like that. This record was a way for me to sort everything out and put it into song.” As for what’s next, Hello…x hasn’t even hit the shelves yet, but Prettyman already knows the subject of her next album. She says, “I think I’m gonna make a gushy love record.” Though she would not say about whom, she did say, “He’s someone I’ve known for a long time, someone I never considered dating. The important thing is that he surfs and makes me laugh. You can’t ask for much more than that.”

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La Jolla (Spanish for “The Jewel”) may not have as many DJs and VIP lines as the Gaslamp or PB, but it does have a first-rate nightlife scene worth exploring. What La Jolla lacks in crowd size, it makes up for in quality and variety. Comedy, jazz, classical, hip-hop, punk, dance floors, neighborhood bars— it’s all happening here. So, put on your $300 jeans and check out these hot prospects.

Prospect Bar & Lounge 1025 Prospect St. » 858.454.8092 prospectbar.com

jack’s LA JOLLA » 7863 Girard Ave., #305 858.456.8111 » jackslajolla.com The big daddy in La Jolla entertainment, by sheer size alone. This five-level nightspot offers something for just about everyone. Eight venues in one location range from the first-floor Sidewalk Café to the elegant Dining Room. What makes Jack’s the best-known club in La Jolla is its late-night dance scene at The Wall Street Bar. The classy retro vibe of the open lounge is a superb setting for the area’s top DJs to spin their best.

Other than its large-screen TVs, Prospect Bar & Lounge has little in common with typical sports bars. Chic mid-century-style furniture and exquisite ocean views contribute to the venue’s sophisticated, loungey vibe. With delicious California Cuisine, two-for-one appetizers and drinks for happy hour, nightly DJs and a huge patio overlooking Prospect St., this new hotspot is quickly becoming a locals’ favorite.

manhattAn 7766 Fay Ave. » 858.459.0700 Feel like a Soprano at this intimate Italian restaurant and bar, reminiscent of an oldschool Chicago neighborhood bar with brick walls and dark booths. The space is comfortable yet stylish and the perfect setting to hear celebrated vocalist Tokeli perform Blue Note-style jazz on Thursdays and Saturdays. Fridays feature trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos.

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beaumont’s 5662 La Jolla Blvd. » 858.459.0474 » brocktonvilla.com Located in Bird Rock, Beaumont’s is a relaxed and informal neighborhood eatery with a well-stocked bar and friendly atmosphere. The eclectic menu boasts a range from grilled tacos to bouillabaisse, and an excellent dessert tray. Thirst-quenchers include the usual beers and drinks, with eight different martinis and specialty margaritas. The pace picks up Thursdays through Saturdays with live music, generally cover bands. (See BLIND DATE page 44.)

Jose’s court room 1037 Prospect St. » 858.454.7655 » joses.com Great Mexican food and margaritas have abounded at Jose’s Courtroom since 1978. The restaurant, which holds the second oldest liquor license in La Jolla (La Valencia Hotel has the oldest), features a casual vibe, friendly service and a juke box. Jose’s is often crowded and always has a great view of the ocean and the Ferraris cruising Prospect Street.

Shack Bar & Grill 6941 La Jolla Blvd. » 858.454.5280 With fresh sand from beach-goers’ feet on the floor, the Shack is Windansea’s ultra-casual dive bar. Play rock, oldies and disco on the jukebox, then enjoy a build-your-own-burger with a beer by the fire pit on the patio. Don’t wear a suit (unless it’s a wetsuit).

Clay’s Hotel La Jolla, 11th Floor Penthouse 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr. » 858.551.3620 » clayslajolla.com The penthouse, overlooking La Jolla Shores, offers one of the best views in the entire area, but it’s the wide range of live jazz Thursday through Sunday that puts this establishment on the map. Entertainment ranges from big-band stylings to Latin-flavored rhythms. Casual, but with an upscale vibe, the daily 4-7 p.m. happy hour is great start for any evening.

Pasquale on prospect 1250 Prospect St. » 858.456.7227 » pasqualeonprospect.com One of the area’s best-loved Italian restaurants, Pasquale on Prospect combines old-world charm with modern culinary masterpieces by renowned head chef Vicenzo Mauri. On the walls are photos of Pasquale himself with A-list celebs, including John Travolta, Dan Marino and many more. The delicious hotspot offers a fully stocked bar and live music Thursday through Sunday. Flamenco, rock and jazz are staples here, as well as a low-key but energized atmosphere. Salute!

whisknladle 1044 Wall St. » 858.551.7575 » whisknladle.com Whisknladle (as in “whisk and ladle”) Neighborhood Bistro & Bar is open on weekends for cocktails and dining until last call. Enjoy the chill, upscale lounge and alcohols infused by resident mixologist, Ian Ward, who even makes his own tonic water. Fire it up with a London’s Burning, made with roasted jalapeno water, lime and sapphire gin. Lunch, brunch on weekends, happy hour, dinner and late-night.

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Zenbu Sushi 7660 Fay Ave. 858.454.4540 zenbusushi.com

“Zenbu” means “all” in Japanese, and you’ll certainly find it here. The vibe is sleek and intimate, making it an excellent location for a quick drink or friendly gathering. After dinner, grab a signature cocktail and relax in the newly opened attached Zenbu Lounge where you’ll find dance-floor action and DJ-spun grooves rocking the house until closing.

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Many comedy venues have opened in San Diego over the years, but only The Comedy Store is still standing. The local institution has hosted everyone from Letterman to Pauly Shore, part of the family that owns the joint. Laugh at local talent weekdays. Touring comics appear Friday and Saturday, at 8 and 10 p.m. Two drink minimum.

karl strauss 1044 Wall St., #C 858.551.2739 karlstrauss.com

Enjoy delicious food and microbrews from San Diego’s own master brewers. The high-ceilings and towering windows in the main bar afford great views of the neighborhood and patio with iconic fountain. Karl Strauss’ May 10 Beach to Brewery Beer & Music Fest benefits the Surfrider Foundation.

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wascally wabbit Antonio “Rabbit” Gonzales is the head bartender at the Ivy Hotel’s subterranean hotspot, Envy Nightclub. When it comes to dazzling customers with tricky maneuvers, Gonzales is a flair extraordinaire, juggling shakers and flipping bottles with calculated magic. He also hosts cocktail mixing demonstrations every Friday in Envy’s UltraLounge, teaching hotel guests and bar patrons to create their own signature drinks. Age: How old do I look? Why “Rabbit”? It’s a flair name given to me some years back when I was working at Harrah’s Rincon Casino. Dream job: To own my own off-thehook flair bar. Favorite drink: Mine, of course.

Choice hangouts: OB bars; they are a lot more chill. Biggest weakness: Cleavage! Relationship status: Who’s asking? I have A confession to make: I really am better than your ex and better than your next.

Open Thursday through Saturday, and featuring DJs and elaborate performances every weekend, Envy is a multi-level club with a gravitational pull that’s hard to resist. Allow Envy to swallow you up in its hidden corners, where beds become tables and tables become dance floors. On Seduction Thursdays, guest-listers get in free till 10:30 p.m. Sign up at envysandiego.com

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Banned in the U.S. since 1912 for its alleged hallucinogenic properties, absinthe (aka “the green fairy”) is finally legal again. Prohibitionists had portrayed the anise-flavored and highly potent spirit (45%-75% alcohol) as being psychoactive and addictive. Lucky for us, prohibitionists are so 90 years ago. Downtown’s Currant Brasserie is the first San Diego establishment to serve the supposedly mind-altering libation this century. The restaurant offers five cocktails for the absinthe minded, each with names like Hemingway’s Death and French Madness, titles custom-made to match the drink’s celebrated European history. Purists will appreciate that Currant also prepares absinthe in the fashion favored by yesteryear’s poets and artists (including Picasso, Hemingway and Wilde), which involves diluting the bitter-tasting liquor with cold water dripped through a sugar cube resting on a slotted spoon.

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Tonight, we set up Joe and Kevin, bartenders from Bay Park’s Offshore Tavern & Grill, with Amber and Danielle, manicurists from Mingle Nail Salon. Before dinner at Beaumont’s, in Bird Rock, the young men will receive manicures from the Minglers. The twist this evening is that the gents don’t know that their manicurists are also their dates; they think that they’re going to meet different women for dinner. The hope is that the guys will somehow embarrass themselves, putting their feet in their mouth while their fingers are in good hands.

DANIELLE Originally from Philly, Danielle moved to New Jersey after high school, then to San Diego last August. “Love it here,” she says. “Wish I had moved sooner.” Danielle enjoys traveling, movies and “laughing until my cheeks hurt.” Open to trying new things, she says, “I’m a pretty adventurous girl who is looking for someone to share excitement with.” AMBER Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Amber has lived in San Diego for five years. She’s enrolled at downtown’s Paul Mitchell, The School, to earn a cosmetology license, and is also a bottle-service host at the new Hard Rock Hotel. “But I’m never too busy to have fun,” she says. “I love animals, especially dogs, and enjoy meeting new people, especially those who can make me laugh.” JOE Joe, the head bartender at Bay Park’s Offshore Tavern, is originally from Pennsylvania. He moved to San Diego nine years ago to be a Navy aircraft mechanic and now enjoys riding his beach cruiser and hanging out at the beach. “I’ve been totally single for a few months,” says Joe. Regarding the type of woman he seeks, he says, “A sense of humor is huge.” KEVIN Working toward a degree in hospitality management from SDSU, Kevin works with Joe at Offshore Tavern and also works at WaveHouse, in Mission Beach. He’s been single for about a year. One aspect of his personal hygiene habits that has prepared Kevin for tonight’s excitement is that he treats himself to monthly pedicures. “My feet are not nice looking,” he says.

Hands down, it’s the perfect start to a blind date Danielle tends to one of Kevin’s hands, while Amber takes care of Joe. After each has had one hand beautified, the men switch seats, so the women can get a feeling for each of the guys before dinner. Then, with cuticles fit for a king, the men leave for Beaumont’s, expecting to share a delicious meal with two other women. Upon the men’s departure, PacificSD asks Amber and Danielle what they think so far. Danielle says… They’re too young for me. I’m a cougar now. It’s a curse that I look so young because all these younger guys hit on me. Joe’s a nail biter; his cuticles were a mess. He says he’s quitting smoking, so I can understand that. I’m no palm reader, but they both seem like nice guys. I’m a little nervous. Amber says… They looked nervous. I think they had an idea that we are their dates only because we’re in the spotlight. They’re probably in for a surprise. I’m totally nervous. While Amber and Danielle change for dinner, PacificSD races to Beaumont’s to get post-manicure impressions from the guys. [ Continued on page 46 ]

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. . . says E H S Amber says… I don’t really know if there was a love connection between anyone, but we all had a good time. Right after the photographer left, the other couple came to sit with us. We stayed at Beaumont’s for a couple of hours. The food was delicious, our waiter was awesome and I’m definitely going to go back. I loved the atmosphere. After dinner we all ended up going to Jack’s, in La Jolla. I took a cab home at midnight, because I had to be up early the next morning. Joe seemed like a really genuine, nice guy. Real sweet and down to earth. Kevin was a cutie-pie and really funny. He made me laugh throughout the night. It turned out that I had actually worked with him before, but I didn’t recognize him. Both guys were a little too young for me; I was kind of looking for someone a little bit older. They were really sweet, though. If I was in my early twenties, I probably would go out with them like it was a date. Danielle and Joe seemed like they were hitting it off, laughing and having a good time. But I think she was looking for someone older, too. I feel like I made two good friends. Overall, it went better than expected.

Danielle says…

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JUST BEFORE DINNER... Waiting nervously for their surprise dates to arrive, Kevin and Joe relax with a cocktail at Beaumont’s. Kevin, the pedicure veteran, says that his experience at Mingle was different from what he typically encounters at nail salons. “I was impressed that the girls spoke English,” he says. The men turn their backs as the women arrive for the big reveal. As the women approach, Amber pinches Kevin’s backside. Ta-da! Laughs and hugs all the way around. Both guys say they’re surprised and pleased. Kevin jokes, “We each tipped them five bucks for the manicure. When we saw it was them, we asked for our tips back.” Joe adds that Amber and Danielle had tried to return the tips from the outset, and that the gents had refused. “Getting manicures was a great way to break the ice, without even knowing it,” he says.

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Now that everyone’s comfortable, it’s time to turn the tables. To be fair, PacificSD now empowers the men, who step outside to decide which woman each will dine with. Amid the Bird Rock traffic and construction sounds emanating from La Jolla Boulevard, Joe admits an oops: While getting his manicure, not knowing that he was talking to his would-be dates, Joe said something he now regrets. “I think I said something about their being too old for me.” After winning rock, paper, scissors, Kevin announces, “I’m gonna go with Amber.” It turns out the two had worked together at Stingaree. “Plus, she has nice eyes,” he says. Finally, the daters are left alone to enjoy a delicious meal at Beaumont’s. PacificSD calls the next day for the juicy details.

We couldn’t have been paired with two better guys. We all had a really good time. Beaumont’s was excellent, the food was really good and the service was great. I’d definitely go back again. The best part of the night was surprising the guys and laughing about it. The whole night was just a bunch of laughs and having a good time. I don’t know if there were any love connections, but they were nice guys. They were pretty young for me. At one point, while we were all standing on the patio, I noticed that every table outside Beaumont’s had a candle on it, except for the one my jacket was on. It turned that the candle was actually under my jacket. I was like, “On my God! My jacket’s melting!” But it wasn’t really a big deal at all; it wasn’t an expensive jacket. We all went to Jack’s after dinner. Nothing to kiss and tell about. Joe’s a smoker, and I’m just not interested in dating a smoker. He’s quitting though, so I commend him for that, but he did have a few last night. Joe and I exchanged numbers, and I know where they work. Maybe Amber and I will stop the Offshore Tavern sometime and say “Hi.” [ Continued on page 48 ]

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Joe says… It was excellent. We had such a blast. I’d never been on a blind date, and I thought the stress level was going to be a lot worse. The service at Beaumont’s was amazing. Everybody there really took care of us, and the food was excellent. I had the filet mignon. We all kind of made our way back to form one big group about ten minutes after being separated. I think there was a better dynamic when the four of us were together. There was some chemistry between me and Danielle. She’s a beautiful girl, and she has a great sense of humor. I couldn’t tell if she was into me, but she was paying a lot of attention to me. Amber setting fire to Danielle’s coat was pretty funny. I’m not sure if Amber would want this printed, because she’s a closet smoker, but I think a cigarette started the fire, not a candle. The whole night was a great experience that I’m glad I took part in. It played out so much better than I could have hoped for. Tough to tell if there’s a possibility for romance with either of the girls in the future, but I’d love to hang out with them again just because we had such a great time. There were some goodnight hugs, but no goodnight kisses.

Kevin says… It was a lot of fun. We had a really good time. At first, when we had our backs turned and the girls were coming, Joe and I were kind of nervous. We were like, “Why do we have our backs turned?” When Amber grabbed my ass and we saw it was them, it was all good. We stayed at Beaumont’s for about two hours. I had the filet and Amber had the sea bass. Outside Beaumont’s, Amber burned Danielle’s jacket by accidentally throwing it on a candle. Danielle was laughing about it, but Amber was apologizing and offering to pay for it. Amber and Danielle’s boss came to spy on us at Beaumont’s, then we all went to Jack’s together. I’ve never laughed more on a date in my life. We were literally laughing the entire time. I didn’t get a goodnight kiss, and neither did Joe. The best part of the night was when we were taking a bunch of random pictures. Amber had a candle and was acting like she was pouring the wax down her shirt, and I pretended I was licking it off. There was some flirting going on here and there, but it was much more of a friendly vibe. I’d totally hang out with Amber again, but I wasn’t really into her. I mean, she was smokin’ hot, but the chemistry just wasn’t there.

conclusion Bartenders work with their hands; manicurists work on hands. Seemed like a reasonable match, but the only spark we managed to create ended up burning a whole in someone’s jacket.

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THANK YOU! Special thanks to Mingle Nail Salon and Beaumont’s Eatery for hosting our daters’ fabulous night out. Mingle Nail Salon, 955 Garnet Ave., PB, 858.273.5928, minglenailsalon.com. Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd., Bird Rock, 858.459.0474, brocktonvilla.com/beaumonts. WANNA DATE? Send a photo, a paragraph about yourself and a description of whom you’d like to meet to setmeup@pacificsandiego.com.

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4/20: Gin Blossoms with Matthew Moon The mid-90s alternative band returns to SD. Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com 4/26: REO Speed Wagon, Def Leppard & Styx 70s and 80s rock is back. Sport your mullet. Coors Amphitheater, livenation.com 4/30: Avril Lavigne If there is such a thing as hardcore pop, Lavigne is it. Cox Aztec Theater, cox-arena.com

4/19-5/18: Prelude to A Kiss A comedy about an uninvited wedding guest, an unexpected kiss and a new adventure of love. New Village Arts Theatre, newvilliagearts.org

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“ It’s not that easy being green.” —kermit the froG

Amen, Kermit. What that little green every-frog said 25 years ago still holds true today. Here’s why. by josh board

Carpooling? Who wants to see people they don’t like at 7:00 a.m.? I planted trees in my yard 10 years ago when I was told to go green. Birds are now crapping all over my cars. My girlfriend says, “You have to rinse out the cans before you put them in the blue recycling bin.” I haven’t even taken a shower yet today, and now I need to wash the garbage? Sheryl Crow claims that all she wants to do is have some fun. Yeah, right. Try having fun using only one square of toilet paper per seating, as the singer recommends. Reading nutrition labels. If it doesn’t have a skull and crossbones, I’m eating it.

Organic foods are twice the price. Ride my bike to work? I got a license when I turned 16 so I could stop pedaling to work. (Don’t even get me started on what bicycle shorts do to my package.) Buying in bulk creates less packaging waste, but I’m still trying to finish the 25-pound tub of mustard I bought at Costco 13 years ago. Composting in my backyard? The neighbors called the cops when my stereo was too loud; imagine what they’ll do when I stink up the neighborhood. And regarding stinking, I always get this eco-guilt trip from people that smell like arm pit. Maybe it’s their pungent aroma and not my aerosol deodorant that put that big hole in the ozone layer.

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» Dry your SUV with a hemp cloth. » Help reverse global warming by leaving the fridge door open. » Instead of using gas for heat, fell and burn a Torrey Pine. » Sleep 14 hours a day to reduce your carbon footprint. » Just say “No” to that second harp seal burger.

» Send “Dear John” letters electronically. » Forward your junk mail to the closest recycling center. » Install solar panels on your Escalade. » Throw your clothes in with the plates in the dishwasher. » De-pimp your ride to make it run like Fred Flintstone’s car.

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