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was driving north on The 15 to Harrah’s Resort yesterday morning to give a presentation as to why the casino should invest millions in advertising with PacificSD (Gretchen, just so you know, we’d be thrilled with half that amount ;-), when my “excessive rate of speed,” as the motorcycle cop who pulled me over described it, reached 82 miles per hour.

I swear I was going 81.

As I watched the officer writing the ticket, I felt lucky. Pissed, but lucky. You see, a couple of the highway patrolman’s fellow members of the bulletproof cloth recently became my heroes.

It was a dark and steamy night about 10 days ago…

Ping! Ping! Is that the sound of broken glass? Nope, it’s my iPhone 5s (the 6 is in the mail), alerting me that some unknown somebody is calling me — at 1:45 a.m.

Certain I wasn’t missing any good news, I muted the ringer and went back to sleep.

The next morning, I checked my voicemail. The message was from a lieutenant with the Chula Vista Police Department, letting me know that he and his partner had found Packy, PacificSD’s long-lost Kearny Mesa FIAT 500L, who had been stolen three weeks earlier. No way!

Yes way. There was even a stake out.

The guy who left the voicemail, let’s call him Agent X (he asked me not to use his real name,

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Paradise found: Chula Vista’s finest rescued our beloved Packy.

and I certainly don’t need anymore speeding tickets), is a member of RATT, San Diego’s Regional Auto Theft Team. When I returned his call, he told me that he and his partner had been doing investigative work in Chula Vista the night before when a man stepped out of a white FIAT without license plates (Packy is so new, she still doesn’t have tags), saw Agent X and his partner and took off on foot.

The RATT pack didn’t chase the suspect.

Instead, they walked over to the FIAT to check its VIN (vehicle identification number).

Realizing it was stolen (OMG, Packy! You must have been so scared), they repositioned their unmarked vehicle and staked out the car.

It was 8:00 p.m.

At 1:00 a.m., a different man appeared, got in the car and drove away. Team RATT followed unnoticed as the man drove to a Chula Vista restaurant, where he picked up the original driver. Once the two were in the car and moving again, the cops pulled them over and arrested them.

Don’t eff with RATT! Agent X asked me to meet him at the impound lot in National City to see if any items found inside the vehicle belonged to me. When I arrived, I spotted Packy. She looked okay from the outside, but I could tell she was crying on the inside.

And I was right. Packy smelled like five criminals had smoked cigarettes inside her with the windows up for three weeks. On the day she was stolen, she had less than 300 miles on her. Now, her odometer read 2,600, her engine and airbag lights were illuminated

on the dash, and she smelled like shit.

Nothing inside belonged to me. There was a pair of jeans, an empty shampoo bottle and some fake diamond earring studs.

There was also a backpack filled with manila folders, each containing a driver’s license or credit card or personal documents — or all three. Turns out the guys he arrested had criminal records, Agent X told me, and they were identity thieves.

With the windows down and hoping the airbag wouldn’t explode in my face, I drove the car to where I had first set eyes on her.

This morning, the caring Kearny Mesa FIAT pit crew called to tell me Packy is ready to come home. They fixed her up, gave her a much-needed bath and made her smell like new.

I hereby salute Agent X and the rest of RATT, an incredible group of brave police officers, sheriff ’s deputies and special agents from the FBI. Their efforts helped reduce the county’s incidence of auto theft by 36 percent from 2006 to 2010, and they found our dearest Packy (which I kinda wish they hadn’t, given her smell and mileage).

When the motorcycle cop returned to my car, he told me he was going to let me go with a warning. No way! I love the police — maybe I’ll be sexy a cop for Halloween. Or a rat. (Now please stop pulling me over.)

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26 Ten.Fourteen

October event listings

38 Art Beat

October’s museum

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30 That’s a Bunch

a Boo

Halloweeny horrors

and other haunted

happenings 34 Laughing Stock

October comedy

calendar

44 Curtain Calls

Spotlighting

performing arts 46 The Reel World

October motion

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All in La Familia After three decades in the suburbs, a family-run restaurant opens downtown

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This way, the accomplished sportsman never risked watering his whisky while paddling into the sunset from the deck outside Tidal, the fine-dining restaurant at Paradise Point.

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Having been born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Bechard enjoyed his first introduction to Scotch whisky at an early age. That first taste ignited a passion that still burns brightly.

“And it’s wonderful that I get to talk about it every day,” he says.

Based in Los Angeles, Bechard tours the west (including Alaska and Hawaii) to educate and proselytize whisky drinkers, spreading warm feelings wherever he goes…. one $3,000 bottle at a time.

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10/4: Pacific BeachFest Location: Pacific Beach Boardwalk Admission: Free Info: pacificbeachfest.org Enjoy live entertainment on three beachfront stages, a fish taco contest, surfing competitions, a Dos Equis beer garden and lots more fun along the Pacific Beach boardwalk. (continued on page 28)

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10/3-5: La Mesa Oktoberfest Location: La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa Admission: Free Info: lamesachamber.net Dubbed the largest three-day event west of the Mississippi, this German booze and food fair draws a crowd of more than 200,000 to East County. Lederhosen optional.

10/3-5: MCAS Miramar Air Show Location: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Admission: $10-$230 Info: miramarairshow.com See the Blue Angels perform aerial stunts in perfect unison and the Shockwave Jet Truck barrel down the runway at 300 mph. with a crowd of 700,000 people… if the air show doesn’t get cancelled this year (like it did last year).

10/4: Del Mar Mud Run Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds Admission: $64-$74 Info: delmarmudrun.com Post-race drink specials and a Foam Zone lie just beyond the finish line of this mucky, obstacle-laden 5K benefitting the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Operation Rebound program.

10/4: The Grand Woofstock Pet Festival Location: Grape Day Park, Escondido Admission: Free Info: thegrandwoofstock.com Grab your four-legged friend(s) for a doggone pet parade, a K9 and human costume contest and Fidoapproved vendor booths.

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10/3-5: El Cajon Oktoberfest Location: South Mollison Ave., El Cajon Admission: Free Info: germanclubsandiego.org Wash down bratwursts, potato pancakes and ox-on-the-spit with a stein of brewski or other spirits from the biergarten.

10/4: Australia’s Thunder from Down Under Location: Sycuan Casino, El Cajon Admission: $25-$35 Info: sycuan.com The nearly nude and fully muscled mates return to undulate their dangling manifestations of manhood for middle-aged women.

It’s a package deal.

10/5: Del Mar Taste & Art Stroll Location: Del Mar Village Admission: Free art stroll, $25$35 for taste event Info: taste.delmarmainstreet.com Get a taste for Del Mar’s art and dining scenes at this self-guided, pet-friendly tour punctuated by “sip stops” serving local wine and beer along the way.

10/6: San Diego Music Awards Location: Humphrey’s Concert by the Bay, Point Loma Admission: $35-$62.50 Info: sandiegomusicawards.com Local bands perform and receive awards in categories including Album of the Year, Best Music Video, Best New Artist and more.

10/6: Los Angeles Lakers vs.

Denver Nuggets Location: Valley View Casino Center, Point Loma Admission: $30-$305 Info: valleyviewcasinocenter.com Kobe Bryant and co. go headto-head with the Nuggets in this preseason game at the sports arena.

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10/10-11: Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Location: Newport Ave., and Abbot St., Ocean Beach Admission: Free Info: oboktoberfest.com Compete in sausage tossing, bratwurst eating, stein holding and other traditional Oktoberfest contests for a chance to win part of a $10,000 prize pot.

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Do Me A Flavor Self-guided restaurant tours

10/2: Taste of Downtown Info: downtownsandiego.org

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10/11: Taste of North Park Info: tastenorthpark.com 10/11-12: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Location: Girard Ave., La Jolla Admission: Free Info: ljawf.com Help raise money for underfunded school programs by perusing and purchasing art, drinking beer and wine, and bidding on items in the silent auction.

10/12: Fifth Avenue AUTO Showcase Location: Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Admission: Free Info: gaslamp.org The latest exotic sports cars, classic hot rods, pimped-out motorcycles and everything in between transform the Gaslamp’s Fifth Avenue into an auto-lovers’ playground.

10/19: Escondido Street Faire Location: Grand Ave., Escondido Admission: Free Info: escondido.org Touted as the second largest single-day street fair (after the Carlsbad Village Faire) in California, this semiannual festival features live entertainment, San Diego Safari Park animal demonstrations and more than 700 vendor booths.

10/12: Little Italy FESTA Location: India St., Little Italy Admission: Free Info: littleitalysd.com Italian cuisine, bocce ball tournaments, sidewalk chalk art and more draws upward of 120,000 honorary Italians (and lots of real ones) to the streets of Little Italy each year.

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10/12: Celebrate the Craft Location: The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla Admission: $125 Info: celebratethecraft.com Delight your inner foodie as San Diego’s top chefs, farms, wineries and breweries converge for a day of premier bites and booze overlooking the ocean.

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Chargers Home Games 10/5: vs. New York Jets 10/19: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

10/15: A Taste of Coronado Info: atasteofcoronado.com

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By Michael Benninger

Exorcize your right to fright all month long with eleven eerie events ranging from a mild “Boo!” to ones that’ll scare the poo outta you.

Boomont Park Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October Belmont Park, Mission Beach belmontpark.com/boomontpark Mission Beach’s famed centerpiece transforms into Boomont Park for a month-full of frightful fun. Ghoulish guests can try their hands at three-story Zombie Laser Tag or take their chances in the terrifying Boomont Manor. Other highlights include the Giant Dipper coaster’s monstrous makeover, a pick’n’-paint pumpkin patch and free trick-ortreating Fridays.

Boulevard Boo October 25 El Cajon Blvd., College Area collegeareabid.com/boo San Diego’s largest annual Halloween parade lurches down El Cajon Boulevard once again, this year with more floats and flesh-eaters than ever before. Try to survive portable carnival rides before reanimating with drinks and food truck fare, and then boo-gie down at the afterparty/awards ceremony inside College Avenue’s Baptist Church.

Ghosts & Gravestones Nightly, Thursdays through Mondays Various locations in Old Town and Mission Hills ghostsandgravestones.com/san-diego Discover the evils surrounding El Campo Santo Cemetery; experience the unspeakable horrors of the world-famous Whaley House and uncover the dark truth that lies beneath Mission Hills’ Pioneer Park during a terrifying exploration into the lives of Old Town’s famous phantasms.

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Haunted Hotel Daily through November 1 424 Market St., Gaslamp hauntedhotel.com San Diego’s longest-running haunted house returns with a super-creepy Doll Island experience and a nightmarish Clown Subway, both devilishly designed to scare the bejeezus out of brave souls. Enter if you dare.

Haunting Talks of Our Seafaring Past October 24, 25, 31 Little Italy waterfront sdmaritime.org/haunted-tales

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Bay, the Star of India presents three nights of skincrawling stories about the most-feared phantoms of the ocean. Enjoy tales of darkness and despair aboard this unnerving vessel, which is almost certainly haunted itself.

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Halloween Family Day October 26 Balboa Park balboapark.org/halloweenfamilyday Balboa Park takes a terrifying turn as more than 25 museums and attractions host grim gallery tours, creepy-crawly craft projects and blood-curdling storytelling sessions. Other horrid highlights include carnival games, human and canine costume contests and a rooftop pumpkin drop.

Haunted Birch Aquarium: Shipwrecked!

October 24 - 25 Birch Aquarium, La Jolla aquarium.ucsd.edu Dive into the deep-end this All Hallows’ Eve for first-hand experiences with dreadful dwellers from Davey Jones’ locker. Birch Aquarium invites gutsy guests (and their kids) to unearth sunken treasures, make a mess in the do-it-yourself deep-sea slime lab and soak up live music from Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters.

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Spooktacular 10K/5K Run/Walk October 26 Point Loma spooktacular10k.com Starting off with a warm-up set to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, this festive waterfront run/ walk offers ominous awards, mysterious medals and a freakish finish line festival at Liberty Station.

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“I’m a recovering alcoholic. I get annoyed when my female friends refer to themselves as ‘chocoholics,’ because a chocoholic is just a fat girl with no self-control. An alcoholic is somebody who blacks out and wakes up next to a chocoholic.”

—Dan St. Germain on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 10/30-11/2: Dan St. Germain @ American Comedy Co. americancomedyco.com

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“I was the victim of a hate crime recently and I’m still getting over it. Someone had scribbled a bunch of graffiti near the toilet: Eat it. Burn in hell. I know you’re gay. It really creeped me out... because I was at home. Yeah, my wife’s a mean drunk.”

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“White people have a holiday every month. Black people: Black History Month. Mexicans only get one day: Cinco de Mayo. What do Asians have? Exactly. We’ve got to wait for a Jackie Chan movie to come out.”

—Steve Byrne on The Byrne Identity 10/3-4: Steve Byrne @ The Comedy Store lajolla.thecomedystore.com

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“I only drink when it’s a special occasion, like when it’s someone’s birthday on Facebook.”

—Jamie Lee on John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show 10/2-4: Jamie Lee @ American Comedy Co. americancomedyco.com

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“I stopped smoking reefer because I started thinking, if great men throughout history had smoked reefer, no tellin’ what would have happened. Like, if Martin Luther King, Jr. had smoked reefer, he would have been giving speeches like, ‘I had a dream — but the hell if I could remember what it was about. It was either about freedom or Fritos.’”

—David Alan Grier in The Book of David 10/9-11: David Alan Grier @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

“A hot gay guy having a crush on you is kinda like finding a million pesos. You can’t do much about it now, but once you cross that line, you’ll be set.”

—Mark Normand on Conan 10/10-11: Mark Normand @ Mad House Comedy Club madhousecomedyclub.com

“I said, ‘I’m a male stripper.’ He’s like, ‘You’re kidding!’ I said, ‘Yeah!’

He said, ‘What’s your stage name?’

I said, ‘Stretch Marks.’”

—Bruce Bruce on Comedy Central Presents 10/23-26: Bruce Bruce @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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“Now, Roseanne, it’s not your fault you were attracted to Tom [Arnold]. With all that white powder on his upper lip, you must’ve thought there was a doughnut around somewhere.”

—Jane Lynch on Comedy Central’s Roast of Roseanne 10/18: Jane Lynch @ Balboa Theatre sandiegotheatres.org

“You ever caught yourself staring at a transvestite’s butt in broad daylight, fellas? Heads up, it’s an emotional roller coaster. I went from ‘Aww, yeah,’ to ‘Oh, no,’ to ‘Eh, maybe,’ in like three seconds.

Three seconds was all it took for me to consider it.”

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“My first AA meeting was a Christian AA meeting, and at the end this guy comes out and starts serving everyone wine. I turned to my sponsor and said, ‘What the f**k?’ He said, ‘Erik, it’s cool. Once they bless the wine, it turns into the blood of Christ.’ I’m like, ‘No sh!t! Can they bless this bag of cocaine?’”

—Erik Myers at the Laugh Factory 10/5: Erik Myers @ Mad House Comedy Club madhousecomedyclub.com

“There’s no such thing as soy milk; it’s soy juice.

But they couldn’t sell ‘soy juice,’ so they called it ‘soy milk.’ We all know there’s no such thing as soy milk ’cause there’s no soy titty, is there?”

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october museum and gallery openings

By Michael Benninger

10/3-11/9: “Colores de la Muerte” California Center for the Art 340 North Escondido Blvd., Escondido 760.839.4138, artcenter.org

“Colores de la Muerte” (Español for “colors of death”) showcases train-car sculptures that represent pivotal moments in Mexico’s journey toward independence, highlighting the roles politics and the female population played in the nation’s progress.

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(continued from page 38) “The Return to the Political Ark” by William Dent

10/2-12/19: “Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya” University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park, Linda Vista 619.260.7516 sandiego.edu/galleries Humanity’s enchantment with the animal kingdom comes to life through 80plus woodcuts, engravings and lithographs, dating from the 1400s to the 19th century.

“The Transparent Simulacrum of the Feigned Image” by Salvador Dalí

10/7-11/1: “Caia Koopman: Figments” ArtHatch/ Distinction Gallery 317 East Grand Ave., Escondido 760.781.5779, distinctionart.com See recent works

by Caia Koopman, a punk-inspired popsurrealist whose art appears on Oakley’s Signature series sunglasses, and Rossignol snowboards and skis.

10/4-1/27: “Gauguin to Warhol” Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.232.7931, sdmart.org

“Another Another Thought” by Colter Jacobsen

Follow the course of modern art in this comprehensive survey of the subject, which spotlights masterpieces by dozens of celebrated artists including Picasso, Dalí and Van Gogh.

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“The Cookie Crumbles”

by Caia Koopman

10/10-2/8: “This is How We Walk on the Moon: Colter Jacobsen” Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd., Downtown 858.454.3541, mcsad.org San Francisco-based artist Colter Jacobsen presents his first solo exhibition in a museum, a set of new drawings and found-object installations that examine the dichotomies of memory and forgetfulness, vision and blindness, lust and longing. (continued on page 42)

SEE MASTERPIECES THAT DEFINE MODERN ART BY VAN GOGH, MATISSE, KAHLO, POLLOCK, ROTHKO, LICHTENSTEIN AND MORE. ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 27.

SDMArt.org This exhibition was developed by the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, and was organized by Albright-Knox Chief Curator Emeritus Douglas Dreishpoon.

It is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Paul Gauguin, Spirit of the Dead Watching (detail), 1892. Oil on burlap mounted on canvas.

Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY. A. Conger Goodyear Collection, 1965. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

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10/25: “Gum Nuts, Bunyips & Billabongs…

The Australian Collection” Concetta Antico Fine Art Gallery 1920 Fort Stockton Dr., Ste. A, Mission Hills 858.344.6897, concettaantico.com Tetrachromat (a person who perceives color in four dimensions) Concetta Antico displays new works of art inspired by her Australian homeland and set to a live didgeridoo performance, among other Down Under delights.

“Koalaphoria” by Concetta Antico

10/11-11/2: “Mirage” Thumbprint Gallery 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com This new exhibition features the latest works by local artists Ila Rose, Jacki Geary, Marcellus Barnes, Ricardo Ales and Richard Salcido.

Untitled by James Anderson

10/11-2/8: Fall exhibitions Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.238.7559, mopa.org Three new exhibitions open at MOPA in October: “New Visions” displays the work of 19th-century photographers who captured the world; “Collective Restraint” concentrates on Czech photography from the mid1900s; and “We Are Family” showcases photos captured by elementary and highschool students throughout San Diego.

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Spotlighting performing arts 10/4-11/2: “The Royale” The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.231.1941, theoldglobe.org Jay “The Sport” Jackson longs to be heavyweight champ, but with segregation still a reality in the early 1900s, he knows it’s just a dream — until a shady boxing promoter plots “the fight of the century,” giving The Sport a shot to step into the ring.

10/3-5: Blue Man Group San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave., Gaslamp 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org The Blue Man Group wows audiences worldwide with a one-of-a-kind show that combines music, comedy, art and technology.

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10/21-26: “Jersey Boys” San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave., Gaslamp 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org Based on the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this Tony- and Grammy-winning musical chronicles the lives of four kids who become one of the most sensational acts in pop music history.

10/26-12/7: “Hunchback of Notre Dame” La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org This new musical production based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel features the Oscar-nominated score from Disney’s 1996 film.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day “Get ready for the best worst day of your life.”

Comedy, Family In Theatres: October 10 Starring: Ed Oxenbould, Bella Thorne, Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell Eleven-year-old Alexander endures one catastrophe after another on the worst day of life, soon learning that each member of his eccentric family is encountering same amount of unusual adversity.

The Reel World OCTOBER motion picture preview

By Michael Benninger

The Good Lie “Miracles are made by those who refuse to stop believing.”

Drama In Theatres: October 3 Starring: Corey Stoll, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Baker Four Sudanese refugees win the opportunity to emigrate to the U.S. and move in with a strong, single southern woman in this movie based on true events.

MERRICK MORT ON

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Gone Girl “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s…”

Drama, Mystery, Thriller In Theatres: October 3 Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris When a woman goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, the nation focuses on her suave spouse as the primary suspect. Based on the best-selling book by Gillian Flynn. (continued on page 48)

The Judge “Defend your Honor.”

Drama In Theatres: October 10 Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga A ruthless lawyer who returns to his small-town home for his mother’s funeral ends up defending his father, a man whom he despises and the town once revered.

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Kill the Messenger Biography, Crime, Drama In Theatres: October 10 Starring: Jeremy Renner, Michael Sheen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead A journalist gets in over his head as he uncovers unsettling evidence of the government’s involvement with the nation’s cocaine epidemic.

Based on true events.

Birdman (Editor’s Pick) Comedy In Theatres: October 17 Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis A has-been actor on the brink of obscurity struggles with his inner demons and breaks from reality while preparing for the debut of his one-man show.

Dracula Untold “Every bloodline has a beginning.”

Action, Drama, Fantasy In Theatres: October 10 Starring: Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Samantha Barks Get to know Dracula when he could still enjoy a tan in this portrayal of Prince Vlad the Impaler and his evolution into everyone’s favorite vampire.

St. Vincent “Love thy neighbor.”

Comedy In Theatres: October 24 Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts A bitter, broke and boozy man befriends a fatherless Jewish boy who moves in next door, teaching him about life and manhood, with a bit of mayhem along the way.

The Book of Life Animation In Theatres: October 17 Starring: Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Ron Perlman Young Manolo, struggling with the decision to live his own life or satisfy his family’s expectations, embarks on an incredible journey through three worlds that force him to conquer his deepest fears.

Nightcrawler “The city shines brightest at night.”

Crime, Drama In Theatres: October 31 Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton A struggling young freelancer who turns to crime journalism finds himself too close to the story he’s covering.

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Inside the new Seka Boutique in Cardiff.

Legend of the Fall Looks that stay hot, even when the weather’s not

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Story and photos by Sara Norris

hile the rest of the country is digging sweaters out of the closet, San Diegans are still digging their toes in the sand. But just because we Finest City femmes fatales aren’t chilling out in crisp autumn air just yet doesn’t mean we can’t rock effing fierce fall fashions.

One fresh hotspot to find cool looks for a still-balmy season is the new Seka Boutique in Cardiff, where owner Aleksandra Jovanic provides shoppers with personalized service.

“I’m really big on being one-on-one with my customers,” Jovanic says. “I even text them outfits.”

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RIGHT: Lauren Moshi graphic t-shirt, $98; Blaque Label blazer, $138; Genetic jeans, $231; Adorne chain bracelet, $93; Chris Bolton silver bracelet, $55.

BELOW: Nu Construction tunic, $118; Adorne necklace, $73; Adorne bracelet, $113.

Today, while Jovanic styles PacificSD Street Team member Hayley with hot looks for cooler weather, she explains that ditching white after Labor Day is a thing of the past. She says a tunic, like the tie-dyed silk number Hayley’s sporting here, is a versatile piece that can be made casual with a pair of flats, dressed up with a pair of heels or given a little edge with a leather jacket. Hayley’s wearing the tunic over a long cami like a dress; Jovanic suggests using leggings underneath for when the mercury drops.

“I don’t think it should just be about fall,” Jovanic says.

“People should feel comfortable in whatever they’re wearing.”

Hayley certainly looks comfortable in this outfit, which involves throwing a tailored boyfriend blazer over a graphic tee and distressed jeans for a look that’s stylish and put together. (continued on page 54)

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For a sleek, after-dark silhouette, Jovanic dresses Hayley in a curve-hugging Stella and Jamie knit dress, creating a look that’s “sophisticated, elegant and subtly sexy.” The peek-a-boo sheer back and detailing add just the right amount of heat.

When the night calls for something other than a little black dress, Jovanic says monochrome prints and patterns are in order.

“This romper is a statement piece that says more than a nice, fitted dress,” she says. “The print is clean, but still fun,” says Jovanic.

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ABOVE: Stella and Jamie dress, $263; Kendra Scott earrings, $65; Adorne ring, $65.

LEFT: Ripley Rader romper, $221; Kendra Scott earrings, $60; Adorne turquoise cuff, $120.

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“Nostalgia” Oil on canvas 60” x 48” This portrait of one soul, portrayed by two figures, tells the tale of a life that has grown strong from the difficulties and pains of the past.

Dark Arts A master and his pieces emerge from the shadows

By David Perloff and Amy Cantor Long after the downtown hustle falls hush for the night, one light shines in the dark. Beside it, a man and his work: decadent, timeless masterpieces to which the man devotes his graveyard shift, every single day for nine months. The rest of the year, he travels to find inspiration and step into the light.

For the past few months, artist Tim Cantor has been fine-tuning perfection in a sprawling East Village loft guarded by tall, carved wooden doors. A piece of art itself, his creative space feels like an old-fashioned apothecary, its antique glass beakers brimming with powdered pigments, marble mortars and fine brushes tipped with oil paint.

This is where Cantor creates paintings he keeps secret from the world — including his wife and muse, the warm and doting Amy — until they are complete. The process takes two years, give or take a hundred sleepless nights.

A 100-year-old wooden box that once possessed the paints of his great-grandfather sits beside Cantor as he works, as do other curious and silent mementos that speak to his past and his extensive world travels. Objects d’art, from a taxidermy peacock to miniature skeletons of winged things adorn the walls.

“I’m not creepy,” Cantor says with a gentle laugh, his green eyes narrowed and twinkling as he smiles.

He doesn’t look creepy. Closer to clean-cut, really — dark hair, modern clothing, handsome features.

As he sips the evening’s only cocktail (at Bice Ristorante in the Gaslamp), nothing about Cantor’s outward presentation suggests he’ll toil through the wee hours, breathing life into macabre images that seem to reincarnate a magical, 500-year-old realm, one which survives today only inside his head.

At 3 p.m., he’ll awaken, leaving a few hours of sunlight before returning to overnight solitude.

Cantor is soft-spoken and shy, and for the 23 years he has been with Amy, she has become his voice, she explains, sometimes speaking her husband’s mind. She’s his confidant, his living biographer, his biggest fan. The familiar likeness often captured in his paintings, she is his window to the outside world… and the world’s only access to him. She talks about his being born in the summer of 1969 in San Francisco, where he began to paint with oil paints at age five.

By the time he was 15, Amy continues, Cantor had his first one-man show, an exhibition from which one of his original paintings was acquired to be hung in the permanent collection at the White House. It was then that galleries and publishers worldwide called upon him, wanting to sign him into exclusivity.

Once old enough to fly the coop, Cantor traveled, painting images that would hang in celebrated fine-art galleries around the world. When he turned 30, he decided to open a gallery. He could have done so anywhere. He chose San Diego.

Fourteen years ago, Cantor found a Fourth Avenue location to call his art’s permanent home.

Today, the gallery has grown to become an important destination for his proselytized masses, art collectors and critics who come by the thousands (really) when he unveils his work — some of which will remain on exhibit at this Gaslamp address for years to come, despite already having been purchased (for up to $100,000 apiece) by international collectors.

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“1316” Oil on panel 19” x 27” An original painting that illustrates how Tim Cantor’s fuses surrealistic qualities with old world inspiration..

“Stories of Our Own” Oil on panel 30” x 35” This floating tree represents two people in love, paying no heed to the chaos and tensions of the world.

“L’Autre Moitie” Oil on panel 32” x 32” An example of Tim Cantor’s fixation with the passage of time and how it stirs his imagination.

Now, on the eve of his 45th birthday, Cantor is set to unveil “Nostalgia,” a collection of 33 paintings that only Amy and a handful of collectors have seen before their being published in this magazine.

Over the years, Cantor has discovered that keeping what he’s painting a secret frees him from inhibition, thereby multiplying his motivation to share the final product.

Cantor expresses the essence of “Nostalgia,” perhaps, with “Through the Waters,” an oil painting of pieces of a shattered clock suspended alongside a self-portrait of the artist — painted at 39, but aged to 90 years.

Why did Cantor choose PacificSD as the solitary outlet through which to reveal his new works to the world? Two reasons: the magazine arrives in the mail at his East Village apartment; and, given his nocturnal work schedule, this guy really doesn’t get out much.

Experience “Nostalgia” and meet Cantor at the exhibition’s October 4 opening (look for the line circling the block at Fourth and Market), or stop in any time the doors are open, which typically begins a few hours before sunset.

If you visit after the opening, it will likely be Amy who greets you, as she loves nothing more than to come to know people who are touched by her husband’s art. As for Cantor, he may actually be in the back room, listening in silence as people react to his work. If he’s to emerge, the lights will dim moments in advance.

Nostalgia Artist Reception October 4, 2014, 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

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By Michael Benninger

In March 2014, Forbes magazine named San Diego the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best place to launch a tech startup.

A surprising decision to some, but not to the local companies developing game-changing products in industries ranging from fitness to furniture, lights to liquor and dating to dining. Here are a dozen new products developed here in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest.

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NANOLEAF BLOOM

($35-$90/bulb)

See life in a new light while watching your carbon footprint fade with the Nanoleaf Bloom, a dimmable light bulb that works in any standard fixture, doesn’t require a dimmer switch and pays for itself in no time. The brains behind this bright idea believe that, to increase adoption of energyefficient advancements, new products must be more convenient and innovative than existing offerings. Touted as the world’s most energy-efficient light bulb, the Bloom has no hardware to install or apps to download. Simply remove the bulb from its box, screw it into any existing fixture and adjust the level of illumination by turning the current light switch on, off, and then on again.

Even at full brightness, the Bloom consumes only $1.53 of electricity per year. nanoleaf.me

ROCKMYRUN

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The perfect companion for the active San Diegan, the cross-platform RockMyRun mobile app employs innovative music technology to help people save time, enhance performance and have more fun while exercising. RockMyRun regulates the tempo of soundtracks to stay in sync with the user’s pace or motivate an increase in speed and exertion. Enjoy seamless mixes from professional DJs, or discover new beats based on genre or other criteria. Rock Runners (the company’s term for the app’s users) can adjust any RockMyRun mix to better match their pace or effort level, regardless of the type of exercise they’re engaging in. The app harnesses data from smartphones’ accelerometers, calculating steps per minute and helping health nuts hit their stride. rockmyrun.com

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CUE

($199)

Gain a greater understanding of how sleep, diet and exercise affect the human body with the help of Cue, a groundbreaking new device that gives users an insight into their health at a molecular level. Here’s how it works: Use Cue’s Sample Wand to collect a tiny droplet of blood, saliva or other bodily fluid, and then slide the sample into the appropriate Cue cartridge. The device’s microfluidic system and advanced biosensors then convert the samples into digital data, demonstrating a degree of technological sophistication previously unavailable to consumers. Cue then transmits its findings to the thoughtfully designed smartphone app, affording users the ability to visualize their biological trends in gorgeous, interactive charts. After crunching the numbers, Cue offers meal and activity suggestions to assist users in achieving optimal health, effectively putting the power of a health science lab in the palms of users’ hands. cue.me

CLEVERPET

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Why teach Rover to rollover when he could be developing his paw-eye coordination on his own? Meet CleverPet, a WiFiconnected game console for canines that employs behavioral science to reward Lassie for learning. The concept is simple: putting a pup’s morning meal inside the CleverPet lets homebound hounds earn food by solving simple puzzles while their humans are away. The console contains three responsive touchpads, which illuminate and then dispense treats when tapped by noses or paws. A cutting-edge algorithm enables CleverPet to educate Fido, engaging his body and brain and adapting to his skill level. At first, dogs tap one light to get food. As they progress, catching kibbles requires touching two or more lights — and in the correct order. CleverPet also claims to help man’s best bud cope with separation anxiety, thereby reducing destructive behavior. Owners can monitor their pet’s progress via CleverPet’s mobile app or website.

When Fido starts winning at Halo, though, it’s time to get worried. getcleverpet.com

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POND WIRELESS CHARGER

($179)

Charging a smartphone is now a beautiful and effortless experience thanks to the new Pond Wireless Charger. Offering Qi compatibility, the standard in wireless charging, the device works with dozens of Androids and Windows phones; when used with the Stream charging case, it works with iPhones, too. The Pond is wireless, but needs to be plugged in every few days to keep the juice flowing. Its elegant design and portable nature allow it fit almost anywhere. Simply set your phone (and keys, wallet and whatever else) on top, and it will be ready to go when you are. pondcharging.com

STEAKLOCKER

($999)

Billed as the world’s first commercially available fridge that combines old-world techniques with modern technology, Steaklocker produces professional-grade prime cuts of dry-aged beef. Combining fan-forced air technology with humidity and temperature controls, the Steaklocker enables owners to control the aging process and save more than 70 percent on retail prices of dry-aged beef. The carne cooler also features a Himalayan salt wall and silk spice pouches that season meat with additional flavors and aromas. Patented sensors and Steaklocker’s smartphone app lets grill masters track the fridge’s temperature and humidity levels in real-time, sending alerts if critical temperatures exceed recommended levels. steaklocker.com

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LOVESEAT

(free)

Finding furniture in San Diego has never been easier thanks to Jenny and Chris Stanchak, the husband-and-wife team behind Loveseat, a website and iOS app that provides a safe, secure environment for conveniently buying and selling couches, chairs, tables and more. Sofa-seeking users can launch Loveseat’s app or browse the selection online; those with chairs to spare can easily create listings to unload their own furnishings. Loveseat doesn’t charge listing fees and only collects only a modest commission when transactions take place. Payment processing, delivery options and communication channels are all built into Loveseat’s easyto-use, attractive interface, which helps users find ideal items through curated feeds and push notifications. Find a footstool you love? Make a secured credit-card offer that the seller has three days to consider. When the seller accepts the offer, contact info is exchanged, and you’re that much closer to putting your feet up. loveseatapp.com

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STRONGVOLT

(starting at $49)

Stay powered-up wherever life takes you with a StrongVolt Solar Charger.

Designed to keep devices charged when no outlets are around, the lightweight and foldable StrongVolt chargers are easy to use, built for adventure and come with convenient grommet holes to anchor them almost anywhere. Each solar panel sports a USB port that can connect to any Android or Apple device, as well as myriad other smartphones, tablets, e-readers, GoPros and more. The threewatt model will fully charge a smartphone in about five hours. And thanks to its SunTrack technology, clouds and shade don’t affect its ability to produce power, even if the sun doesn’t come out tomorrow. strongvolt.com

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OWNPHONES

($199-$399)

Listen up. The days of buying one-size-fits-all earbuds are over. A San Diego-based company has pioneered the world’s first 3D-printed wireless earbuds, custom-fitted for your ears and designed to match your personality. OwnPhones exist at the intersection of 3D printing, Bluetooth technology and personal audio. Here’s how it works: The OwnPhones mobile app converts smartphone cameras into 3D scanners that guide users through the process of taking 3D photos of their ears. Photos are then uploaded to OwnPhones, which precisely prints one-of-a-kind earbuds for each customer, giving audiophiles not only a perfect fit, but also thousands of creative design combinations to choose from. ownphones.com

WYLDFIRE

(free)

Slide aside, Tinder. There’s a new dating app in town, one that promises fewer creepers, d-bags and dick pics. Wyldfire is an invite-only dating network that pledges to present female users with decent dudes by asking women to hand-select men who are eligible to join. Women on Wyldfire can give good guys virtual “feathers” that enable them to get in on the dating action.

Currently available exclusively in San Diego and coming soon to select cities, Wyldfire also lets users see their city’s most sought-after singles and offers a streamlined messaging system that lets potential couples start chatting right away. Advanced statistics show singles which of their approaches are working... and which aren’t. Who has your feather? wyldfireapp.com

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SINGLDOUT

($299/year)

SingldOut is a new dating service that brings actual chemistry into the matchmaking process. Single professionals sign up for the service via LinkedIn and receive a complimentary DNA testing kit in the mail. They then spit in the tube, which they send back to SingldOut, and complete an online personality assessment. SingldOut then matches individuals using the latest scientific advancements in genetic and psychological research, helping users find partners with the greatest likelihood of a stable, long-term and sexually compatible relationship.

Users can search SingldOut’s database for a mate that matches their preferences, and then discover their level of genetic compatibility. The company claims that singles with complementary genes are more likely to experience a heightened level of physical attraction toward each other and have greater odds of a lasting relationship. singldout.com

TAPHUNTER

(free)

An apt app for San Diego’s booming beer scene, TapHunter lets users see what brews are on draught or available for pickup at bars, restaurants, liquor stores and tasting rooms around town. This robust beer scout lets users find their favorite suds by name, location or brewer.

See what’s on tap at any listed location and mark brews as favorites to get notified when kegs are tapped. TapHunter also offers bar owners and managers a full suite of online tools to help manage and market their beverage programs. Although TapHunter has been around for a few years now, look for their refreshed logo in late-October along with a revamped app that incorporates spirits and cocktails among a slew of other new features. Cheers! taphunter.com

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tories of millions of identities being stolen by thieves hacking into the software systems at Home Depot, PF Chang’s and Target have been hitting front pages across the country this year. The Russian Mafia was even tied to one. Crazy.

Even if you’ve managed to escape these security breaches, you’re not in the clear. Credit breaches are a constant battle for consumers.

As a consumer advocate, I fight the battle for you by covering these stories on my radio show, and also by detailing what you can do to protect your credit and credit scores.

Credit is a popular topic that elicits tremendous response from listeners of “The Craig Sewing Show” (broadcast on KCBQ-AM 1170, weeknights at 6 p.m.) and viewers of “The American Dream,” (Saturdays at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner channel 4). The word “credit” is used frequently, yet many do not fully understand its meaning. Can you remember studying the subject in high school or college? Doubtful.

Given credit’s high level of importance when it comes to one’s finances, you’d think it would be included in curriculums. Until it is, I remain passionate about educating the public as to its implications.

One of our listeners who proudly served in the military wasn’t able to get security clearance because of unpaid parking tickets that reduced his credit score. Like many others, he is learning that the city of San Diego sends parking tickets to collections, which hurts credit scores.

This is so dumb, it hurts. Tickets are easy to lose, and even if you do not pay them, you do pay when you register your car. Right now, there is likely someone who is not able to buy a home because they didn’t have a quarter in their pocket to pay for parking one day. This is the city’s choice, to hop over a dollar to chase a nickel.

The deck is stacked against the consumer.

The question is, “Why is something so important so misunderstood?” The answer is simple: Money.

Credit bureaus don’t make money on the accuracy of credit scores; they make their billions by generating the scores and selling them. Many of the companies that buy your information — banks, mortgage companies, insurance companies, Realtors, etc. — actually prefer you to have a lower credit score. Why? Lower credit equals a higher interest rate, which means bigger commissions.

Nearly 100 percent of credit reports have inaccuracies. Shouldn’t the bureaus be required to be accurate with something so important? Yes, but unfortunately pinpoint accuracy doesn’t equal profits for these guys.

The truth is quite the opposite.

One of the many ways they make money is by selling your information to anyone who will buy it. You are a lead. Your name, address, Social Security number, mortgage company, amount of debt and more are easily accessible. It gets worse — the information is also inexpensive. Your name could be bought for the equivalent of

change found in a couch cushion.

That may be scary or infuriating or both. Here’s a turnkey solution: First, never order a credit report from anywhere besides annualcreditreport. com. This is the only true free credit-reporting agency. You’ve seen the commercials with the cute jingles to go to freecreditreport. com, right? Avoid it. This website is owned by the bureaus and is another way they make money on you.

Second, you can opt out from selling your information. My elite team of professionals can guide you through this process.

Third, get a credit analysis and have an expert explain your credit score. If you have issues on your credit report, DO NOT go online to any “credit repair” company. Most are a sham, and at best just send dispute letters to the bureaus on your behalf in an effort to improve credit. ​The bureaus get hundreds of thousands of these letters daily… and trash them.

This article is not the first time I’ve ticked off the bureaus, and it won’t be the last. It’s all about helping the San Diego consumer, and if that’s at the expense of upsetting some billionaires, so be it.

For more information on your credit score, fill out the contact form at craigsewing.com to be connected with an elite team of professionals who will guide you through a credit analysis.

—Craig Sewing

Craig Sewing is a San Diego talk show host who covers important issues and the local impact they make. His television show, The American Dream, which airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner channel 4, involves discussions and panels with prominent San Diegans who aren’t scared to voice their opinions.

His radio program is broadcast nightly on KCBQ AM 1170 at 6 p.m. and craigsewing.com. Sewing’s guests include politicians, financial experts and real estate professionals, some of whom are highlighted in the following pages.

Watch Craig and his Real Estate and Financial Elite on The American Dream every Saturday at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner Channel 4. You can also catch Craig and partners on The Craig Sewing Show weekdays at 6 p.m. on KCBQ 1170-AM or at CraigSewing.com. Follow Craig at Facebook.com/CraigSewing or on Twitter @craigsewing.

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MARKET WATCH As we enter fall we are seeing a slowing trend associated with buyers during the back to school and holiday seasons. Real estate purchase spending cuts back as holiday retail spending increases. However, don’t let that overshadow the fact that buyers are still very eager to purchase before interest rates invariably rise. We are still selling many listings during their first week on the market and still achieving very high sales prices.

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IN THE ‘HOOD Seth O’Byrne sits on the board of the Seany Foundation which aids children and families affected by pediatric cancer. At the Del Mar Country Club on October 16 from 6 - 10p.m. is the big “Everything is Possible” celebration and fundraiser. For details, visit sethsold.com/giving.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Sea & Smoke — If he’s not in Downtown Encinitas at Solace, you might find Seth at Sea & Smoke, Solace’s sister restaurant situated in Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade.

Sea & Smoke 2690 Via De La Valle, No. D210 Del Mar, CA 92014 858.925.8212 seaandsmoke.com

Listen to Seth on The Craig Sewing Show Thursday, October 23, at 6 p.m. on KCBQ 1170 AM and watch Seth on The American Dream on Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner Channel 4.

Seth O’Byrne is a passionate local, University of San Diego Alum, and Pacific Sotheby’s International Realtor. Seth built his team to service the entire coastline and explains, “We believe that luxury is not a matter of price; it’s a matter of service.”

Seth O’Byrne O’Byrne Team of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 750 B Street, Suite 1860, San Diego, CA 92101, 858.869.3940, SethSold.com, seth@obyrneteam.com

bay park 92110 Want bay sunsets and ocean breezes?

Then enjoy this Bay Park masterpiece San Diego coastal lifestyle included!

MARKET WATCH The median sales price for homes in Bay Park, San Diego from May 14 to August 14 was $650,000 based on 45 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sale price increased 24.2%, or $126,500, and the number of sales decreased 16.7%. Bay Park is full of older homes without the tract-homelook of newer neighborhoods, and it’s rare to find an HOA.

IN THE ‘HOOD Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is a fun-filled, two-day event, which will begin on the afternoon of Friday, October 10. It will include a 5K and various traditional Oktoberfest contests, a beer garden, free entertainment, food and craft vendors. Admission to the outdoor area is free, while there’s a $3 donation required for admission to the beer garden.

Listen to Glen and Shannon on The Craig Sewing Show Tuesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. on KCBQ 1170 AM and watch them on The American Dream on Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner Channel 4.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Coronado’s Inland Port of Call — At the Coronado Brewing Company you can enjoy samples of their entire line of beers, including special releases and cask offerings from the comfort of their tasting room directly across from their brewhouse.

Coronado Brewing Company 1205 Knoxville Street, San Diego, CA 92110 619.275.2215, coronadobrewingcompany.com

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Glen Henderson and Shannon Keatley are the brokers and owners of Alliance Group Real Estate. They go beyond the scope of traditional real estate services by providing turnkey financial solutions through their network of professional partners. They are a valuable resource for buyers and sellers throughout San Diego.

Glen Henderson & Shannon Keatley Alliance Group Real Estate Services 3131 Camino Del Rio North, Ste. 1420, San Diego, CA 92108, 619.500.3222, AllianceGroupRE.com, info@alliancegroupre.com

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MARKET WATCH As we enter the fall months, inventory is more plentiful and buyers have more of a selection to choose from. On the flipside, some properties are still receiving multiple offers. Pricing competitively from the start is very important in the upcoming months to have your property stand above the rest, as is ensuring it is show-ready. Buyer confidence is still strong and interest rates remain low.

IN THE ‘HOOD Perched on the hills overlooking Old Town, Presidio Park is an important site in San Diego’s history. This spot was the original home to the Mission San Diego de Alcala, from which Mission Hills gets its name. It’s also the site of the first Spanish Presidio, or royal fort, established in California in 1769. While no historical structures remain, Presidio

Listen to Melissa on The Craig Sewing Show Monday, October 6, at 6 p.m. on KCBQ 1170 AM and watch Melissa on The American Dream on Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner Channel 4.

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Park is home to the Junipero Serra Museum, operated by the San Diego Historical Society.

Today the park is popular for its peaceful hiking trails and scenic picnic spots.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT El Indio provides enjoyable indoor/outdoor dining and authentic Mexican food!

El Indio 3695 India St., San Diego, CA 92103 619.299.0333, el-indio.com

Melissa Tucci is the Official Real Estate Agent of the San Diego Padres.

Awarded #5 global ranking for Century 21 worldwide, Tucci is a top-producing professional and an experienced San Diego realtor and broker providing a superior level of informed, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in San Diego County.

Melissa Goldstein Tucci Century 21 All Service 1820 Monroe Ave., San Diego, CA 92116, 619.787.6852, MelissaTucci.com, Sold@MelissaTucci.com

CARMEL VALLEY 92130 Beautiful Spanish Colonial Estate, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 3,172 sq. ft. Situated at the highest point in Torrey Hills on a cul-de-sac with a private and lush landscaped backyard.

MARKET WATCH We saw median prices decline month over month again, along with a decline in sales from last year. However, prices are still up from last year and we are seeing buyer interest invigorated by the low interest rates this month.

IN THE ‘HOOD The Del Mar Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show returns to the Fairgrounds October 17– 19. Enjoy the best of American handmade crafts, great food and hundreds of booths over three fun-packed days! For details, visit harvestfestival.com/ delmar.

Listen to Kurt on The Craig Sewing Show Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. on KCBQ 1170 AM and watch Kurt on The American Dream on Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. on Cox or Time Warner Channel 4.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Recreate a painting while enjoying music and cocktails at Mia Francesca Restaurant’s “Paints Uncorked,” including step-by-step instructions from a professional artist. All supplies included, no experience necessary, every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Call for more info, cost is $25.

Mia Francesca 12955 El Camino Real, Ste G-4 San Diego, 92130 858.519.5055 miafrancescadelmar.com

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Broker Kurt Wannebo is a business owner and the leader of a team ranked #1 in San Diego by the Wall Street Journal in 2013 and 2014. Kurt has sold more than 700 properties, and has 200+ five-star reviews online as a testament to his dedication to customer service.

Kurt Wannebo San Diego Real Estate & Investments 3636 Nobel Dr., Ste. 170, San Diego, CA 92122, 858.412.5541, BrokerKurt.com, kurt@sdreai.com

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Taste

All in La Familia After three decades in the suburbs, a family-run restaurant opens Downtown

By David Nelson / Photos by Sara Norris

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TOP ROW (from left): Mario Valerio, Arnulfo Contreras-Curiel, Ashley Contreras, Karina Montes, Maria Ines Curiel, Elizabeth Loaiza, David Contreras-Curiel, Mayra Navarrete and Alejandro Navarrete. MIDDLE ROW (from left): Alani Sophia Contreras, Karina Contreras, Giselle Navarrete, Marynnes Velarde, Valeria Montes, Miguel Montes, Luis David Navarrete and Mayra Alexa Navarrete. BOTTOM ROW (from left): Karen Loaiza, Nico Contreras, Jesus Montes, Diego Contreras and Isabella Navarrete.

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t’s not supposed to happen this way. Suburban restaurants that play to family audiences don’t leap from cozy neighborhoods to the beating hearts of great big cities.

If the Karina’s group of restaurants has mushroomed from the mom-and-pop original in Spring Valley (which opened in September 1981), then the family-operated, increasingly adventurous firm nonetheless has taken 33 years to dance the distance to downtown San Diego. Along the way, the performance has acquired flash, daring, sophistication and a cast of bold new eateries, and seems as ready for Broadway as downtown is for Mexican cuisine garnished with fantasy and wit.

“X” marks the spot at the intersection of 10th and B Street, where, in January, Karina’s will open an eye-popping showcase for its unique style of entertaining with more than food and drink. A pair of giant concrete struts crisscross the street-facing sides of the building, and the restaurant intends to paint them pink. Startling pink. (continued on page 82)

Savoie

Spacious, gracious and superbly decorated with whimsy and references to famous artworks, Savoie explores the sunny cuisine of the Savoy region of France and Italy in an unforgettable milieu.

Savoie 2015 Birch Rd., #720, Chula Vista 619.591.5757, savoieeatery.com

Bone-in tomahawk steak for two at Savoie.

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Drop by the zoo and check out the flamingos — that kind of pink. The message that Karina’s Downtown has raised its curtain will be unmissable, audacious, unabashedly theatrical.

David Contreras Curiel, the youngest of six siblings and spokesman for the group, was only two when his parents, Arnulfo Contreras and Maria Ines Curiel, opened the original Karina’s. They named it after their eldest daughter, worked endlessly and commuted daily from Tijuana, where the family lived until all the sweat bred prosperity.

Today, David, his brother Arnulfo and other relatives control an expanding empire that has begun employing the family’s third generation.

“We’re excited to come downtown,” says David, a quiet-seeming 35-year-old whose gift is an imagination that runs around the rims of the known universe each time he designs a new restaurant.

“We’ve waited this long and think we’re in the right place at the right time. We’re stepping away from our comfort zone and want to be the staple Mexican restaurant in downtown San Diego.” (continued on page 84)

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ABOVE: Inside Savoie in Chula Vista.

BELOW: Savoie’s lobster ravioli.

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Langostinos a la Plancha at Karina’s Mexican Seafood.

BELOW: Server Alicia, one of the “Karina’s Girls.”

To transform desire into certainty, David dumped his unique bag of tricks on the concrete floor of a space with room for 150, with more seating planned for a patio that will be surrounded with gardens of cactus and greenery.

“Our concept can work here,” says David, referring to the boundlessly imaginative environments created for Karina’s newest establishments: the French-Italian themed Savoie in Otay Ranch Town Center; the pop-culture Enamorada in Eastlake and the just-opened, highly entertaining La Tequila on Bonita Road in Chula Vista. (At this one, dessert can be a paleta, or sweetened, frozen fruit juice on a stick, enjoyed with an optional shot of tequila.)

“We try to bring good food that is true to Mexico to a great space where you feel like you’re in Mexico,” says David. “You forget you’re in downtown San Diego. You step in here to our colors, our music, our culture — everything ‘Mexico’ pops [a word he uses often and expressively], it’s exaggerated. We make Mexican culture into something people can enjoy with our food.”

This might seem a tall order, until you see how David employs fanciful art to narrate interiors visually. He creates comfortable but unusual (continued on page 86)

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Karina’s

The flagship of this home-grown chain of Mexican restaurants, Karina’s emphasizes the bounty of the sea on a menu famous for ceviches and seafood “cokteles,” celebrating the culture of Mexico with bold, engaging décor.

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(continued from page 84) settings that transport guests to other places and times, even while they dine on tart ceviches, comprehensive selections of seafood dishes and, at La Tequila, specialties like carne en su jugo, a tangy, Guadalajara-style dish of thinly sliced carne asada (spiced steak) served swimming in its broth.

The flagship Karina’s in Chula Vista (there are two others) shows how David has developed his vision. Inside a broad window etched with a marlin sailing above tumbling waves, the dining room travels from an entry hung with a collection of elaborate crosses to large, formal portraits of 1930s and ’40s Mexican movie stars. All appear to be posing for the camera, in sepia tones and in character — a handsome lover with a guitar, a mustachioed cowboy pouring tequila. An actress who stares boldly into your eyes brings to mind the (continued on page 88)

La Tequila Mexican Cocina Fun, lively, casual and enhanced by a broad terrace, La Tequila delights the eye with details like a metal tree sculpture that continues with a ceiling mural of spreading leaves. The menu highlights robust Mexican favorites including carnitas and shrimp with garlic sauce.

Frozen fruit ices, if desired, are served in a snifter of tequila.

La Tequila Mexican Cocina 89 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista 619.651.1000, eatlatequila.com

CLOCKWISE (from left): Ceviche Doña Ines at La Tequila Mexican Cocina; La Tequila’s crocodile, al pastor and carnitas street tacos; inside La Tequila; paleta pops dipped in tequila; bar and dining seating at La Tequila.

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Pescado Frito at Enamorada.

BELOW (right): Inside Enamorada.

waitresses at all the restaurants. Collectively known as the “Karina’s Girls,” they are uniformly well dressed, with perfect hair, perfect nails, perfect makeup and perfect smiles, and for many years have published a pin-up calendar to benefit charities.

David routinely hides mysteries and messages in artworks, and employs an artist who creates everything to order. At Savoie, an elegant, lively place that serves flavorful Italian fare and truly “pops” most nights, a reproduction of a famous French painting replaces the original faces with those of family members. The Mexican flag and eagle always appear somewhere in David’s décors, and fanciful details are endless — including upside-down cows grazing on the men’s room ceiling at Savoie.

At Karina’s Downtown, David says a 20-foot-long mural will focus on “Los (continued on page 90)

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Enamorada The other-worldly interior at Eastlake’s liveliest restaurant is the setting for an extensive menu of traditional seafood dishes and other specialties — and for hearty partying with DJs on weekends.

Enamorada 866 Eastlake Pkwy., Ste. 110 Chula Vista 619.591.9800, karinasseafood.com

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(continued from page 88) charros, the bullring cowboys, and los toreros, the bullfighters.”

The painting of the inside of an arena will draw diners into the spectacle. Scenes from Mexico will be hand-painted on the bar, and the rainbow of colors applied everywhere will burst in turquoise, green and radiant pink.

That the menu combines elements from Karina’s, Enamorada and La Tequila poses the question, “Why ‘Mangada’ mañana when you can drink one today?” Sly and understated, the blend of tequila with mango, pineapple, agave and lime slips coolly over the teeth but swings by later to deliver a punch. One of the nine specialty margaritas created for La Tequila, the Mangada romances dishes like crisp carnitas and spice-rich mole enchiladas every bit as fervently as wine and beer.

David envisions Karina’s Downtown as something of a Party Central, with DJs Thursday through Saturday keeping the crowd popping. Yet, as fancy and fanciful as the place will be compared to the Spring Valley original, he doesn’t forget his family’s beginnings.

“The restaurant business is what our parents taught us, and we cherish it,” says David. “We try to bring a piece of Mexico into each of our restaurants.”

Mango jalapeño tuna sashimi at Enamorada.

LEFT: Enamorada’s crunchy coconut shrimp.

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Bacon Me Crazy Addictive autumn cookies Recipe and photos by Brandon Matzek

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s the weather cools, I begin to crave flavors of pumpkin, apple, pear, maple and spice. ’Tis the season when I replace my morning ritual iced coffee with a hot pumpkin spice latte, and when light weekend breakfasts turn into comforting maple-soaked pancakes stacked beside a pile of crisp, smoked bacon.

With a taste similar to pancakes and bacon, Maple Bacon Cookies also satisfy my cool-weather cravings. They start with a brown-sugar-sweetened dough spiked with pure maple syrup, vanilla extract and maple extract. Tiny bits of maple-caramelized bacon are then folded in, providing a salty counter to the sweet dough. Soft and chewy, these things are addicting.

Be sure to use good quality maple syrup here, not maple-flavored syrup. Maple extract can be found at any regular grocery store. The cookie dough requires a onehour chill, so plan accordingly.

Maple Bacon Cookies ingredients

7 slices of bacon 2 tbsp. + 1/2 cup good quality maple syrup (divided) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. fine-grain sea salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 tsp. maple extract

Process Candy-coat it. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and set wire rack on the lined baking sheet.

Lightly spray the wire rack with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the wire rack. Brush 1 tablespoon of maple syrup evenly over the slices.

Cook the bacon for 10 minutes in the oven, then flip the slices and brush the other side evenly with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Continue

to cook the bacon until crisp and dark in spots (about 10 – 15 minutes more). Let the bacon cool completely, then chop into small bits.

Batter up. Combine flour, baking soda and sea salt in a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Set aside. Add butter and sugar to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy

(2 – 3 minutes). You can also use a hand mixer here. Add the egg, vanilla extract and maple extract, mixing until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients (butter-egg mixture) in 3 additions, beating at a lower speed until each addition is just incorporated. Fold in the reserved, chopped candied bacon.

Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Scoop and bake. Preheat an oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and, using your hands, roll into a ball.

Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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A rare bourbon APPEARS AFTER DARK

By David Nelson / Photos by Sara Norris

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ack before craft cocktails were a thing… they were actually already a thing at Starlite.

This unassuming Midtown restaurant and bar, launched as a place to for the 21-and-up set to find dignified late-night dining and drinks, is widely credited for having spawned the renaissance of the Moscow Mule, a decidedly crafty vodka cocktail made with ginger beer, lime and a mint sprig — and served in a copper mug. Today, these fancy metal vessels are everywhere. Not so long ago, when hipsters first began to show their faces, Starlite was the place to score one.

To celebrate their venue’s seventh anniversary, Starlite owners Tim Mays and Matt Hoyt are opening their hexagon-framed front door on India Street, beckoning spirits lovers with the call of the wild, in this case an otherwise elusive sip of the legendary Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.

“It was extremely difficult to get,” says Hoyt, a music video and film director, not to mention restaurateur. “We had to be vetted by the distributor to be found worthy to even be considered to pour it.”

Pappy makes people happy, but it doesn’t come cheap. At retail, bottles of this highdemand, ultra-select whiskey are nearly impossible to procure.

“We pay $250 per bottle because we have a relationship with the family,” says Hoyt. “But mostly, you only can buy Pappy ‘black market,’ on eBay, for a thousand dollars.”

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tiny sips.

Starlite’s Pappy collection includes the full range of Family Reserve whiskeys, served in 1.5-ounce portions and priced at $16 to $73.

Choices include Rye, 10 year-old Pappy Van Winkle, 12-year, 15-year, 20-year and, for those willing to put their money where their mouth is, the 23-year-old batch, for nearly $100 per pour (including tip).

Mays, who founded and still runs Little Italy’s famed concert venue, Casbah, says the whiskey defines what he calls “The Starlite Story.”

“We created a vehicle to steer people towards experiences with beverages and food that they normally wouldn’t seek out,” he says, intimating that one of those experiences will be pairing a glass of Pappy Van Winkle with one of Starlite’s housemade toffee-cookie ice cream sandwiches

rolled in pistachio nuts.

“The finish is almost angelic,” says Mays, speaking of the bourbon, not the ice cream. “It just goes off to heaven.”

Make that “Seventh” heaven for Starlite devotees, who will be treated to seven days’ worth of local-charity-driven anniversary events (Monday 9/29 to Sunday 10/5) featuring $7 Starlite Mules, $7 Kentucky Colonels and $7 specials from the food menu.

As for the Pappy Van Winkle, one wet whistle will cost a lot more than seven bucks, but that’s a small price to pay to see what rises from the core of Hoyt’s and Mays’ spirit world. Cheers!

Starlite 3175 India St., Mission Hills 619.358.9766, starlitesandiego.com

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By David Nelson / Photo by Paul Body

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hile a sip of this magic potion might not facilitate time-travel, consuming several hundred CCs of it can certainly help pass the time.

Science meets mouth thanks to the Flux Capacitor, a next-gen beverage with floral notes and tart-sweet flavors from the hands and mind of Cory Alberto, cocktail inventor (and bartender) at the new Table No. 10 bar/ restaurant near Petco Park.

Alberto’s concoction brings to mind the Back to the Future films’ mad scientist character, “Doc” Emmett Brown, who invented the original Flux Capacitor for the DeLorean Michael J. Fox’s character drove back to 1955.

Alberto says he wanted “something different” when he crafted the cocktail menu for his venue’s July opening.

“But not so different it would scare people away,” he says. “I wanted the drink to be clever, but not too far out. I wanted a fresh, bright cocktail list with something at the forefront that brought everything together and made our menu unique.”

Alberto and general manager Cooper McLaughlin — two of Table No. 10’s four onthe-job partners — tout the bubbly cocktail’s high-tech allure.

“Unique” is an elusive characteristic, but the Flux Capacitor, an explosively theatrical pour, “Allows us to put on the show we want to have,” says Cooper, whose techy background includes working as a chemist for a pharmaceutical company.

“By education, I appreciate the fun and the science behind the drink,” he says. “We have beakers we do cocktails in; and for the Capacitor, we use an Erlenmeyer Flask [a triangular-shaped beaker whose stopper includes a hole in which to insert a glass rod].

The drink serves two. To build one, Alberto arranges bottles of lavender bitters, rose water, lavender water, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, honey, lemon juice and

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Bombay gin. Ultimately, the liquids mingle with dry ice in the Erlenmeyer Flask.

And when Alberto withdraws the glass rod, the CO2 from the dry ice erupts.

“It’s great, visually, but even more important is the aroma it creates, because the CO2 flies everywhere,” says Alberto. “You can feel it, touch it, smell it. It touches all the senses

and creates emotion.”

“Generally, happiness,” says Cooper, who hopes the future will bring lots of success for his fledgling East Village experiment.

Table No. 10 369 10th Ave., East Village 619.550.1262, tablenumber10.com

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By Brandon HernĂĄndez / Photos by Paul Body

do me a flavor New beers to cheers and brews to peruse

Aztec Hop Serpent

This business is the enlivened reincarnation of an antique beer brand that moved to San Diego from Mexicali in the 1930s. The redux calls Vista home and is run by SDSU alums who adhere to San Diego brewing tradition, crafting traditional beer styles.

In the case of this beer, that means more hops. A double IPA made abundantly bitter with five different high-alpha acid hops, it packs a wallop while remaining gracefully drinkable.

2330 La Mirada Dr., Suite 300, Vista, aztecbrewery.com

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Green Flash Treasure Chest 2014

Having overcome breast cancer, the owner of this Mira Mesa-based hop haven has since mobilized her renowned brew crew to create a special beer to raise money benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The brewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style changes each year, but the noble mission behind it stays the same. Help fight the good fight by enjoying this exotic, Belgian-style farmhouse ale aged in red wine barrels with Italian plums.

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Societe Brewing Company’s Travis Smith (left) and Douglas Constantiner

brewmaster Q&A

Travis Smith (Head of Fermentation and Execution) Douglas Constantiner (CEO and Brewer)

Societe Brewing Company 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Kearny Mesa 858.598.5409, societebrewing.com

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edigreed brewers, friends and confidants Travis Smith and Douglas Constantiner have ridden mutual respect and matching ideals to the stratosphere of the San Diego suds scene. Though just over two years old, their passion project, Societe Brewing Company, is considered a part of the upper echelon of breweries, not just in San Diego but nationwide. And it’s not just their poignant West Coast-style IPAs, Belgian-inspired brews and

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rich stouts earning them respect.

Industry folk and beer fans alike appreciate Smith and Constantiner’s devotion to staying active within the brewing community, lending a hand and advice to those coming onto the scene and remaining respectful of the trailblazers that paved the way for their breakout success.

PacificSD: How did the two of you meet and when did you decide to go into business together?

TRAVIS SMITH: We met working at The Bruery [in Placentia,

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California]. I was working there as a brewer and Doug got hired on about six months after I started there. We talked about starting our own breweries for a while, during the time we spent together carpooling to work and during our time brewing.

DOUGLAS CONSTANTINER: During our time there, he fell into the role of my mentor. Travis left The Bruery and moved to San Diego, but we would still hang out and get beers together at O’Brien’s.

The conversation progressed to

the point where we started asking each other: What if we did our own thing?

Define your “own thing.” What is the guiding ethos at Societe?

SMITH: We aim to brew the beer that we want to drink.

Most brewers say that. And, in a town with 100-plus brewery facilities, it’s hard to stand out.

What makes Societe unique?

CONSTANTINER: Definitely the Feral program [of barrel-aged wild

and sour beers]. Not many breweries are trying to accomplish what we are when it comes to what is going on inside our barrel room. And I think the fact Societe is owned and operated by two brewers makes a big difference. This is a brewery first, a business second, and so everything we do is a brewery decision first and a business decision second.

What are some San Diego brewing companies that you hold in high regard?

SMITH: Alpine and Benchmark, among others.

CONSTANTINER: I would add Stone, Karl Strauss, AleSmith and Mike Hess Brewing, too.

Why do you attempt to visit every brewery that opens and be so open and helpful to other new brewing companies?

SMITH: It’s important to be a part of the greater community. It’s not just a competition, especially here in San Diego. It’s about lifting everyone up, and it’s good for everyone to make better beer. It’s the weak links in the community that are bad for beer.

CONSTANTINER: [Other brewers helping us out] is how we got where we are today, but we are not open and helpful just to return the favor. It really is about the community. There is strength in community, and I think that is one of the reasons that craft beer is where it is today.

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Bolt Brewery

The first local brewing operation to be established in San Diego post-Prohibition popped up in Fallbrook in 1987 and closed less than a year later. Now, one of the original crew is bringing the brand back to life and, in the process, bringing La Mesa its first-ever local brewery. An IPA and pilsner will serve as the sudsy cornerstones of Bolt 2.0, while a big, outdoor area will provide plenty of space for open-air imbibing.

8179 Center St., La Mesa, boltbrewery.com

Abnormal Beer Company

Opening a brewery is ambitious. Opening a winery is, too. Same goes for opening a restaurant. Put them all together and you have the daunting but incredibly cool threepronged urban winery and brewpub coming to RB. A 6,000-square-foot space outfitted in slate, marble and dark wood, The Cork and Craft will be equipped with a full dining room as well as a beautifully appointed tasting room serving the suds and vino of the Abnormal Beer and Wine Companies.

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OCTOBER beer events

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all the NFL action is on our Pour It Black The West Coast’s largest celebration of dark beers is looming like a darkhued, Munsters-esque cloud headed toward Stone Brewing Co.’s North County beer garden. When most people think of dark brews, they stop at porters and stouts, but black IPAs, sour beers and myriad other styles — many of which are so rare this is the only place one’s likely to find them — will be out in force.

October 19, 10 a.m., Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, 1999 Citracado Pkwy., Escondido, stoneworldbistro.com

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Hamilton’s Tavern Eighth Anniversary Festivities Urban beer bar moguls Scot and Karen Blair are incapable of doing anything on a small scale. Case in point, they’re celebrating their flagship venue’s eighth anniversary with a slew of October events including flight nights, special casks, an Oktoberfest pub crawl and a blowout celebration on Saturday, October 18. You know, just your average low-key birthday party.

Various dates and times, Hamilton’s Tavern, 1521 30th St., South Park, hamiltonstavern.com

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Brandon Hernández is a native San Diegan with a fervent passion for craft beer and the talented individuals who produce it. He is a Senior Communications Specialist for Stone Brewing Co., an editor for Zagat, has served as a consultant to Food Network and contributes to national and San Diego-based magazines including The Beer Connoisseur, Imbibe, Wine Enthusiast, San Diego Reader and more.

The first publication for which he ever wrote about beer was PacificSD. Follow him on Twitter @sdbeernews and @offdutyfoodie.

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At the 56th annual Grammy Awards in January, 17-year-old pop singer Lorde took home two gold-plated gramophones for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year for her 2013 megahit, “Royals.” Weeks before her big win, Forbes listed the New Zealander as one of “music’s brightest young stars,” making her the youngest entry on its “30 Under 30” list. Adding to her growing list of accolades, it was recently announced that the songstress will be the sole music curator for the upcoming Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 movie soundtrack and will record the lead single for the film.

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Sounds Like A Plan october concert calendar

By Catlin Dorset

10/1: Crosby, Stills and Nash @ San Diego Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org In July, this folk rock trio performed Iggy Azalea’s hit “Fancy” with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

10/1: Bombay Bicycle Club @ SOMA, somasandiego.com The Twilight Saga: Eclipse deluxe edition soundtrack features this indie rock band’s song “How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep?”

10/1: Katchafire @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Seven-piece reggae act from New Zealand.

10/2: American Authors @ House of Blues, hob.com Alt. rockers most known for their current chart-topper “Best Day of My Life.”

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10/3: New Found Glory @ House of Blues, hob.com This pop punk foursome’s newest album, Resurrection, is expected to drop October 7.

10/3: CountryFest North @ Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, kson.com Country performers Big & Rich headline KSON’s CountryFest North, the little sister to the semi-annual CountryFest held in Lakeside.

10/3: Eluveitie @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Swiss folk metalers on their North American Origins tour.

10/3: Blondie @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahsresortsocal.com Debbie Harry and her five punk-rock bandmates are most recognized for their ’70s and ’80s hits “Heart of Glass,” “The Tide is High” and “One Way or Another.”

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10/4: Pinback @ House of Blues, hob.com Songs by these San Diego-native rockers have been featured in TV shows How I Met Your Mother and The O.C. 10/4: Eagles @ SDSU’s Viejas Arena, as.sdsu.edu Billboard magazine says this iconic rock band has amassed more than $700 million in tour revenue since 1994.

10/4: Paloma Faith @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Pharrell Williams produced “Can’t Rely on You,” the lead single from this pop singer-songwriter’s third album, A Perfect Contradiction.

10/4: Tony Bennett @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, pechanga.com The jazz legend teamed up with Lady Gaga for the Cheek To Cheek duets album, which dropped September 23.

10/5: Living Colour @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com These rockers hold the No. 70 position on VH1’s list of “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.”

10/5: Brother Ali @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com Jason Newman, aka Brother Ali, is a hip-hopper from Wisconsin.

10/5: Earl Klugh @ Thornton Winery, thorntonwine.com This Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist hosts two annual Weekend of Jazz festivals, one at Colorado’s Broadmoor Resort in the spring and the other at South Carolina’s Kiawah Island Golf Resort in the fall.

10/6: Angus and Julia Stone @ House of Blues, hob.com This folk/blues duo released its latest eponymous album in August.

10/7: Anberlin @ House of Blues, hob.com These alt. rockers will wrap up their worldwide Final Tour at the end of November.

10/7: Beach Fossils @ The Irenic, theirenic.com Four-piece indie rock band out of Brooklyn.

10/5: the beach boys @ Humphrey’s

Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Often called “America’s band,” these rockers are known for their slew of hits, including “Good Vibrations,” “Kokomo” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.”

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10/17: Ray LaMontagne @ SDSU’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu Esquire magazine dubbed this folk rocker the “Best Voice” in 2006, saying LaMontagne “belts out afterdinner belches with more importance and integrity than the cleanest note [Mariah Carey’s] ever squeaked.”

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10/17: Watsky @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com Rapper/poet on the All You Can Do world tour in support of his recently released album of the same name.

10/17: Smokey Robinson @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, pechanga.com The Motown singer-songwriter collaborated with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Jessie J on his latest album, Smokey & Friends.

10/15: Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull @ Valley View Casino Center,

10/17: The Story So Far @ Epicentre, epicentreconcerts.org Pop punk fivesome touring with The Wonder Years, Modern Baseball and Gnarwolves.

valleyviewcasinocenter.com Latin pop superstars Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull co-headline a 24-stop North American tour.

10/12: The Pretty Reckless @ House of Blues, hob.com Rocking front woman Taylor Momsen played Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 flick The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey.

10/8: Susan Boyle @ Balboa Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org In 2009, pop vocalist Susan Boyle’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent became the most-watched video on YouTube, with more than 120-million views.

10/13: The Drums @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com These indie rockers released their newest album, Encyclopedia, on September 23.

10/9: Kasabian @ House of Blues, hob.com British rockers on the road to promote their recent album, 48:13, which made its U.S. debut in June.

10/13: The Horrors @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Indie rock quintet from across the pond.

10/14: Marty Stuart @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com This country musician used to be married to Johnny Cash’s daughter, Cindy.

10/11: Berner @ House of Blues, hob.com Rapping Bay Area native signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang Records label.

10/14: Polica @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Alt. rock band from Minnesota, doncha know.

10/11: Neil Sedaka @ Pala Casino, palacasino.com On Kathie Lee Gifford’s 61st birthday in August, this pop/rock singersongwriter surprised her during a live taping of The Today Show with a personalized version of his hit “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen.”

10/14: Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness @ House of Blues, hob.com After learning he had an acute form of leukemia in 2005, alt. rocker Andrew McMahon founded the Dear Jack Foundation to help young adults with cancer.

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10/17: Yellowcard @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com The pop punk band most known for its 2003 hit “Ocean Avenue” just released a new album, Lift A Sail.

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10/18: CountryFest @ Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, kson.com Country artists Sara Evans, Parmalee, Craig Campbell, Natalie Stovall & The Drive, and Austin Webb kick up dust at this semi-annual soldout show in East County.

10/18: Capture The Crown @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Metalcore Aussies headlining the Not Your American Idols tour with For All Those Sleeping, Ice Nine Kills, Palisades and others.

10/18: La Ley @ House of Blues, hob.com Grammy Award-winning Chilean rockers whose moniker is Español for “The Law.” 10/18: D.R.I. @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com The Dirty Rotten Imbeciles are said to be one of the first hardcore punk/ thrash metal crossover bands.

10/18: The New Pornographers @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com In September, these indie rockers performed “Bill Bruisers,” the title track from their new album, on the Late Show with David Letterman.

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10/8: Calle 13 @ House of Blues, hob.com This Puerto Rican hip-hop trio has won 19 Latin Grammy Awards and two U.S. Grammys.

10/17: Kodaline @ House of Blues, hob.com Songs by these indie rockers have been used in the TV shows Catfish, The Vampire Diaries and Grey’s Anatomy.

10/17: Born of Osiris @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Deathcore musicians from Chicagoland.

10/9: Pomplamoose @ UCSD’s The Loft, ucsdboxoffice.com

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10/19: zac@ Sleep brown band Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com

Country rockers most recognized by their chart-toppers “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Keep Me In Mind,” among several others.

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10/18: Gus G. @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist Kostas Karamitroudis (aka Gus G.) is on the road to promote his debut solo album, I Am the Fire.

10/19: Neon Hitch @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com This pop singer-songwriter is expected to drop her debut studio album, Eleutheromania, later this year.

10/19: Joey BaDa$$ @ WorldBeat Center, ticketweb.com This 19-year-old rapper from Brooklyn is working on his first studio album, B4.Da.$$.

10/19: David Sanborn @ Thornton Winery, thorntonwine.com Jazz saxophonist who’s collaborated with James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and many others throughout his career.

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10/21: Charli XCX @ House of Blues, hob.com The 2014 movie The Fault in Our Stars features this pop singersongwriter’s current hit, “Boom Clap.”

10/22: Beartooth @ SOMA, somasandiego.com This hardcore punk quintet will open for Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens while on The World Tour this fall.

10/21: Grieves @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com Hip-hop artist on the road to promote his fourth album, Winter & The Wolves, which dropped in March.

10/22: Tinariwen @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com In 2012, this Touareg (North African) group’s album Tassili won the Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album.”

10/22: Suicide Silence @ House of Blues, hob.com On Halloween night in 2012, this deathcore band’s lead singer, Mitch Lucker, crashed his motorcycle in Huntington Beach. He passed away the next morning from his injuries.

10/24: Alt-J @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Indie rockers touring worldwide to promote their recent album, This Is All Yours, which dropped September 23.

10/22: Erasure @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Electro pop duo most known for its 1988 signature single, “A Little Respect.”

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10/24: Carcass @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com Death metal band out of Liverpool.

10/24: Luke Bryan @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com This Chula Vista show is the second-to-last stop on the country megastar’s Farm Tour 2014.

10/24: Melvins @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com These heavy metalers released their new album, Hold It In, on October 14.

10/25: Warpaint @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com Female indie rock foursome from Los Angeles.

10/25: Phish @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com Ben & Jerry’s beloved Phish Food ice cream (chocolate ice cream, marshmallow and caramel swirls, and fudge fish) was named after these Vermont-native rockers.

10/25: Whitechapel @ SOMA, somasandiego.com This deathcore band got its name from the East London Whitechapel district, known for being the site of the Jack the Ripper murders in the late 1800s.

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(continued from page 110) 10/25: Daryl Hall and John Oates @ SDSU’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu Pop rock duo most known for their hit singles “Rich Girl” (1976), “Kiss on My List” (1980) and “Private Eyes” (1981), among others.

10/25: Deicide @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Death metal Floridians headlining the North American In the Minds of Evil tour with Septicflesh, Inquisition and others.

10/26: Asgeir @ The Irenic, theirenic.com In 2012, this folk artist won Best Pop/Rock Album, Best Newcomer, the Public Choice Award and the Online Achievement Award at the Iceland Music Awards.

10/26: Matisyahu @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Esquire magazine dubbed this Pennsylvanian reggae rapper the “most loveable oddball” in 2007.

10/26: Ab-Soul @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Hip-hop artist Herbert Anthony Stevens (aka Ab-Soul) says Jay-Z and Eminem are among his biggest influences.

10/27: Leon Russell @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and countless other artists have covered this country rocker’s 1970 track, “A Song for You.” 10/28: La Femme @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com Parisian psychedelic pop band on a North American tour.

10/30: New Politics @ House of Blues, hob.com Earlier this summer, these dance rock dudes opened for Paramore and Fall Out Boy during their coheadlining Monumentour tour.

10/30: Bernhoft @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com In June, the Norwegian singer and instrumentalist performed his current single, “Come Around,” on Conan.

10/30: MC Chris @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com This rapper was one of the original creators behind Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim and produced some of the first episodes of Family Guy, Futurama and Robot Chicken.

10/31: Citizen Cope @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Songs from this alt. rocker have appeared in many films, including Accepted, The Lincoln Lawyer and Alpha Dog. 10/31: Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Balboa Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org Eleven-piece blues rock band headed by hubby and wife Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi.

10/31: 3LAU @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahshalloween.com Progressive house remixer 3LAU and 30 other DJs keep the energy levels high for all North County boys and ghouls at the Haunted Harrah’s Halloween shindig.

10/29: Rachael Yamagata @ House of Blues, hob.com Several TV shows have featured songs by this folk rocker, including One Tree Hill, How I Met Your Mother and So You Think You Can Dance.

This indie rock singer-songwriter and actress played small roles in ’80s TV shows Growing Pains, Roseanne and Baywatch.

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10/25: Jenny Lewis @ House of Blues, hob.com

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10/5: Phaeleh @ The Casbah,

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Dubstep producer Phaeleh (pronounced “fella”) tours North America this fall to promote his newest album, A World Without.

10/2: The Polish Ambassador @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Oakland-based mixmaster known for performing in a blue and yellow jumpsuit he picked up at a thrift store.

10/8: Chromeo @ SOMA, somasandiego.com This Canadian electro-funk twosome released its fourth studio album, White Women, in May.

10/2: Boys Noize @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Electro house DJ on the road with fellow EDMer Baauer.

10/2: Don Diablo @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com This electro DJ says his dad, Andy Warhol and the Muppets are among his influencers.

10/9: Jack Beats @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com Dubstep remixers on The Night Bass tour with Hannah Wants, AC Slater and Kry Wolf.

10/4: Moguai @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com Benny Benassi and this techno artist collaborated on the recent single “Gangsta.”

10/9: Bag Raiders @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Dance-pop duo most recognized for their 2009 hit “Shooting Stars,” which was featured in the HBO series How to Make It in America.

10/2: Markus Schulz @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com This German trance artist locked in the top spot on DJ Times’ “America’s Best DJ” list, surpassing the likes of Diplo, Skrillex and Steve Aoki.

10/2: Shadow Child @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Simon Neale, aka Shadow Child, is a deep house producer from England.

10/7: The M Machine @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com EDM trio signed to Skrillex’s OWSLA label.

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10/1: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist @ House of Blues, hob.com In August, this hip-hop/electronica turntablist released The Liquid Amber EP on his new record label.

10/10: Kill the Noise @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com EDMer Jake Stanczak, aka Kill the Noise, travels North America on his Majestic As Fak tour.

10/10: Soul Clap @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Electro-funk producers who started their own self-titled record label last year.

10/11: Nadia Ali @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com Morgan Page’s remix of Ali’s track “Fantasy” earned them both a Grammy nomination for “Best Remixed Recording” in 2010.

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10/9: FEENIXPAWL @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com

These two DJs recently launched “Eclypse Radio” — a monthly iTunes podcast of their favorite house tracks.

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(continued from page 114) 10/11: Kygo @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Norwegian house musician most known for his remix of the Ed Sheeran song “I See Fire,” which has been streamed via YouTube more than 40 million times.

10/16: Pegboard Nerds @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com Dubstep remixers on their North American The Uncaged Tour.

10/16: Grandtheft @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com In 2012, this DJ collaborated with Diplo on the remix of Calvin Harris’ megahit “Sweet Nothing,” featuring Florence Welch.

10/16: Claptone @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com House music turntablist known for wearing a golden, bird-like mask while performing.

10/16: Washed Out @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com The TV series Portlandia features this electronic pop artist’s song “Feel It All Around” as its opening theme.

10/18: Rusko @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com Dubstepper on the road promoting his newest EP, !, with a tour of the same name. Try pronouncing it. ;-) 10/19: Metronomy @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com This four-piece electro band released its fourth studio album, Love Letters, in March.

10/21: Rüfüs du Sol @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Known simply as “RÜFÜS” everywhere else in the world, this indie dance trio is required to add the “Du Sol” to their namesake when performing in the U.S., due to an existing domestic trademark on “Rufus.”

10/23: Will Sparks @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com In August, this progressive house remixer performed at Jay-Z’s Made in America festival, opening for the likes of Steve Aoki and Kanye West.

10/24: Jewelz & Sparks @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com House music DJs signed to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records label.

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sodabarmusic.com Alfred Darlington, aka Daedelus, is a Santa Monica-based electronic producer.

10/25: Julian Jordan @ BASSMNT, bassmntsd.com This 19-year-old EDMer collaborated with Sander van Doorn (on Jordan’s track “Kangaroo”) in 2012.

10/26: Bonobo @ House of Blues, hob.com British mixmaster touring to promote his CD/book/DVD release, The North Borders Tour - Live, which dropped October 6.

10/28: Tycho @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com Downtempo producer on his Awake World Tour.

10/31: Carnage @ Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, hrhsdhalloween.com Trap musician Carnage and more than 20 other DJs perform at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s annual, allout Halloween bash.

10/31: 3LAU @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahshalloween.com Progressive house remixer 3LAU and 30 other DJs spin the costumed masses into a frenzy until 4 a.m.

Halloween night.

10/31: Cut Copy @ The North Park Theatre, thenorthparktheatre.com In 2010, the FX TV series Nip/Tuck featured this synthpop act’s track “Far Away.”

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ouis Chavez owns a shirt with the Periodic Table printed on it and enjoys saying that he wears it… “periodically.”

“I like being around people,” he says. “Being around good company always pushes me.”

The shirt blueprints the zany emulsion of laboratory science and artisan skills Chavez applies when crafting one-of-akind cocktails at the Gaslamp’s Zymology 21, a new project by Leyla and Alex Javadov, the chef/owners behind Café 21 locations in the Gaslamp and North Park.

When Chavez straps on safety goggles and slips into heavy, black rubber gloves to blend drinks in test tubes and chemistry lab cups, stand back — a blast of blazing booze is about to blow up. The result: the Resurrectionist, a signature tipple that, for all the “show,” as he calls it, really tastes good.

Zymology is an applied science that studies processes of fermentation.

Ergo, Chavez’ tech is high and often involves blending liquor with “shrubs,” fresh fruits and vegetables fermented in vinegar and sugar. If this sounds cutting-edge, it’s not — Colonial America loved shrubs.

“I’ve had my hand in maybe 20 cocktail menus,” says the 35-year-old Colorado native, who grew up in his parent’s bars and restaurants and has been behind the bar for 15 years. “I

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like the creative aspect of bartending, I’m in my element. It’s second nature to me.”

Somewhat less natural (dry ice occurs naturally, but not on Earth) are Chavez’ out-ofthis world concoctions, which seem to manifest as the molecular gastronomy of the spirit world.

On the back bar, Chavez keeps a magnetic mixer, which gently shakes cups filled with liquids, that, he says, “You don’t want aerated.

You don’t want bubbles in them.”

He could be talking about making chocolate mousse, and his answer to the question, “What would you do if you left bartending?” is unsurprising.

His eyes acquire a slight glow as he answers, “I think I’d like to be a chef.”

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ON THE fright track Never fear, your worst nightmare is here

By Michael Benninger / Photos by Brevin Blach

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rissa has acrophobia, the fear of heights.

Tonight, she has agreed to ride a zip-line that traverses the new Adrenaline Zone at Belmont Park. Johan had a bad experience on a roller coaster when he was 14. He wouldn’t elaborate, but he did say he’s terrified to ride the roller coaster in Mission Beach tonight.

When pairing Krissa and Johan for this evening’s blind date, PacificSD’s illustrious matchmakers were unaware of their phobias.

Strange, but true — zip-line and roller coaster was always the plan.

The fear is a bonus.

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The daters met almost an hour ago in the Epic Limo that’s about to drop them at Draft, the new restaurant/bar (formerly ’Canes and Sound Wave) with 69 beers on tap and the sun fading over the ocean. Before they arrive for pre-terror drinks, let’s review the pre-date interviews.

PacificSD: Where are you from and where do you live now?

KRISSA: I’m originally from Monterey Bay Area and I now live in Solana Beach.

JOHAN: I was born and raised in Sweden and lived there until I was 16. Then I moved to San Diego to try high school for a year and ended up staying. I now live in South Park.

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What do you do for a living?

KRISSA: I’m a clinical analyst for a medical lab. I can be pretty nerdy.

JOHAN: I own and operate restaurants. I opened Fig Tree Café in PB in 2008, then opened Fig Tree Café in Hillcrest in 2011 and Fig Tree Café in Liberty Station in 2013. Then I opened Café Cantata in Del Mar in June 2014 and bought a restaurant in North Park that I will remodel and reopen as Breakfast Republic in 2015.

A second Breakfast Republic location is also coming late 2015, but I can’t disclose the location yet.

What do you do for fun?

KRISSA: Is “eating nachos” an acceptable answer? Exploring new

parts of San Diego and traveling are also up there.

JOHAN: I love traveling to new places. I try to travel at least two to three months out of the year. I also love kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. (continued on page 122)

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What are you best at?

KRISSA: I’m a good friend and I’ll laugh at your jokes, if they are at least semi-funny.

JOHAN: Creating new restaurant concepts.

What do you suck at?

KRISSA: Sports, really. I tend to injury myself anytime I try.

JOHAN: Playing guitar, but I’d love to get better.

What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise?

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KRISSA: A gentleman with a great sense of humor.

JOHAN: Witty, smart, with a healthy side of sarcasm.

Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less.

KRISSA: Pretty fly for a white girl.

JOHAN: Swedish country-boy turned Cali entrepreneur.

What do you like least about yourself?

KRISSA: I have a really hard time sharing nachos or chocolate.

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JOHAN: I always procrastinate.

Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 for looks.

KRISSA: I get my fair share of right swipes.

JOHAN: Eight.

Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 for personality.

KRISSA: You tell me.

JOHAN: Eight.

Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be “blank” and

“blank.”

KRISSA: Outgoing and funny.

JOHAN: Sexy and smart.

Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less?

KRISSA: Don’t hold your breath.

JOHAN: A kiss.

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rissa and Johan talk over cocktails and nachos (her choice) for about 30 minutes before walking around the corner to Belmont Park’s new Adrenaline Zone, featuring a rock-climbing wall, the Leap of Faith free-fall and one of tonight’s main attractions, a 30-foot-high zip-line.

Their harnesses secure and white-knuckled hands gripping the handrail, Krissa and Johan ascend the spiral staircase to the third-story zip-line platform. Three, two, one, go! The operator releases safety buckle, and the couple flies through the air, traveling 300 feet across the amusement park. Krissa doesn’t scream, but she does cover her face during most of the ride.

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During the second pass, she keeps her eyes open.

Now it’s Johan’s turn to man up, so he and Krissa walk to the Giant Dipper, Belmont Park’s nearly 100year-old roller coaster, for a private ride under dark skies. They assume the position in the front seat and hold on for dear life.

The antique wooden track makes creaking sounds as the roller coaster lurches forward, climbing slowly to the top of the 70-foot-tall structure. Then… showtime! Once over the hill, the coaster plummets back toward earth, making sharp, banked turns during its half-mile, 105-second round-trip. After jolting to a stop, the daters are grinning from ear to ear as they take another lap to show the Dipper who’s boss.

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After a quick visit to the arcade, Krissa and Johan back into the limo for the ride to dinner at The Patio on Lamont Street. Once they’ve had a chance to look over the menu and taste their appetizers, they’re split for mid-date debriefings.

PacificSD: How’s it going so far?

KRISSA: It’s going well. We survived!

JOHAN: It’s going good. I conquered my fear of roller coasters.

That’s a good start, I guess. I don’t do roller coasters. I’m scared sh!tless of them. But I guess I got past it.

What were your first impressions of your date?

KRISSA: He was nice and cool; he was what I expected. He seemed

very confident and relaxed, even though he was terrified of roller coasters.

JOHAN: Good. I generally like petite girls, and she falls into that bracket. She’s cute.

Is this the type of person you’d normally date?

KRISSA: No, probably not. But that’s not a bad thing. He’s really nice. Usually I date jerks. It’s a good change.

JOHAN: Yeah, I think so. It’s a little early to tell. I like people who kinda let loose, but I realize that, in this blind date situation, I might not see that part of her. But she seems cool so far… a little timid. (continued on page 126)

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What do you think of the way your date is dressed?

KRISSA: I like the way he’s dressed.

It’s appropriate for what we’re doing. We were going zip-lining, but he still wore a nice shirt, not, like, gym clothes. He looks perfectly presentable and classy.

JOHAN: I think she’s dressed a little conservatively, but only because we went on a zip-line, which isn’t the best time to wear a skirt.

How was Draft?

KRISSA: Delicious. They gave me nachos. There was a lot of guacamole, which I love, and a lot of cheese and chips. It was a good portion. And the view was gorgeous. We watched the sunset.

I would definitely recommend going there. The blackberry gin drinks were delicious as well. And it wasn’t so crowded that you couldn’t concentrate. It’s also great for people-watching.

JOHAN: Draft was good. The cocktails were great. The waitress recommended this blackberry gin drink. I don’t normally drink gin, but it was tasty. There was a nice sunset that we both enjoyed. It seems like Krissa is a nachos connoisseur, and the nachos passed her test, so

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that’s a good thing. We also had the artichoke, which was really tasty, too.

How was the zip-line?

KRISSA: The zip-line was terrifying, but fun. I’m terrified of heights. The stairs were a little windy and tall, and I remember thinking that I was going to die, and this was my last moment in life. Johan was really nice and supportive. He kept checking in and asking me if I was okay and how I was feeling. He told me that he was afraid of the zip-line, too, or that he wasn’t very comfortable with it.

JOHAN: Krissa was really scared of the zip-line, but she managed to get over her fear, so I wasn’t going to stand there and not get over mine.

How was the roller coaster?

KRISSA: The roller coaster was fantastic. I love roller coasters. Johan hates roller coasters, and it was kinda fun to go with someone who’s terrified of them and hasn’t been on one since he was a child. We all have fears, it just happens to be that we both had one on this date. It was fun to kinda conquer it with him.

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build in your head, but once I got past that, it was all good. Krissa pushed me in the right direction.

How about for personality?

KRISSA: Nine-point-five or 10.

JOHAN: Eight.

What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far?

KRISSA: Asking me multiple times during the zip-line if I was okay. It was nice to be supported in that way.

JOHAN: On the roller coaster, as we were getting on, she said, ‘Hey, let me know whatever you need, whatever I can do to make it better for you.’ She was very supportive.

She wasn’t like, ‘Oh, come on, don’t be a baby.’ That was a nice little gesture. She seems easy to talk to and down-to-earth. She doesn’t seem like one of these Southern California chicks who are very materialistic.

Do you want to kiss your date right now?

KRISSA: At this point, no. I’m usually a bit more traditional and like to wait a little longer before a kiss.

JOHAN: Maybe. We’ll see.

What would your parents think of your date?

KRISSA: My parents would be okay with him. They’d be happy.

He seems nice and caring.

JOHAN: My mom would like her and think she’s a cute, sweet girl.

Rate your date on a scale of 1 to 10 for looks.

KRISSA: Nine.

JOHAN: Eight.

Does your date want to kiss you?

KRISSA: Probably not. I don’t know if Johan’s reserved, but he seems very respectful.

JOHAN: I don’t know.

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fter the mid-date break, the PacificSD crew leaves Krissa and Johan alone at the Patio to enjoy the rest of the evening away from the camera. The next morning, we call to find out what we missed.

PacificSD: How was the vibe/ experience at the The Patio?

KRISSA: I really liked the feel of the place and location. I had a Beehive drink, which was delicious.

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We had the cheeseboard and the duck and the ahi tacos and dessert.

The service was fantastic. I loved our waiter; he’s my new BFF. JOHAN: It was great. I’m a huge fan of The Patio and go there quite frequently, so I’ve had a lot of their stuff. We had the ahi tacos, a ribeye skewer, a duck apple salad and the meat and cheese board. All were fantastic. We had blueberry cocktails and a number of tequila shots. People seemed to think we were celebrities.

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What did you talk about during dinner?

KRISSA: We talked about American culture and how Americans eat horribly, and traveling. We talked about things we’ve done.

JOHAN: We talked about travelling. She spent a year teaching in Paris, and I’ve travelled in Europe quite a few times since I grew up in Sweden. So we had a lot in common there. We talked a lot about our fears, too. The

conversation flowed. She was easy to talk to.

How long did you stay at The Patio and what did you do for the rest of the evening?

KRISSA: We stayed at The Patio too late, like until 11:45. Then we took the limo back to his house, and I called an Uber.

JOHAN: We left the Patio at 11:45.

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Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?

KRISSA: A short goodnight kiss that he initiated.

JOHAN: Yeah, there was a little making out in the limo and afterwards.

How will your date answer that question?

KRISSA: Hopefully, he’ll be a gentleman and not tell you guys any information.

JOHAN: She’s gonna say, “He kissed me in the limo.”

How did the night end?

KRISSA: It ended with me on the phone, giving directions to Uber, and Johan telling me where to tell the driver to go. We exchanged phone numbers. He texted me today to make sure I was okay,

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which was nice.

JOHAN: We exchanged phone numbers and said goodnight.

What are your date’s two best qualities?

KRISSA: I think he’s very easygoing and very polite.

JOHAN: I would say she’s very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. And she’s well traveled, that’s something that’s huge for me.

Traveling is a big part of my life.

What was the highlight of the date?

KRISSA: Seeing his face terrified on a roller coaster and me requesting strongly that he please raise his hands like people typically do when riding roller coasters. I also really enjoyed Draft and just sitting and talking with the beach right there.

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kinda had this mental monster with the roller coaster thing that I had to overcome, but once that was in the past, I felt that I could let loose in a way. So, at The Patio, we both had a few more drinks, we were both laughing and having a good time.

Dinner and the conversation was the highpoint for me.

Will there be a second date?

KRISSA: I’m not sure how he’s feeling about things, but I would be open to going out again and having a normal date, like one where we’re not terrified and aren’t being photographed. Not that I didn’t have fun.

JOHAN: We didn’t make plans to hang out again, but I texted her in the morning to see how hungover she was. It’s to be determined, I guess.

AFTERMATCH Regarding the likelihood of there being a kiss last night, Krissa said in her pre-date interview, “Don’t hold your breath.” Turns out Johan didn’t need to — he must have gotten that out of the way on the roller coaster.

While last night may not have produced love at first sight, at least the daters managed to overcome their fears and go for it (talking about the rides, not the kiss in the limo). Perhaps Mr. Fright will turn out to be Mr. Right after all.

THANK YOU! THE PATIO ON LAMONT 4445 Lamont St., Pacific Beach 858.412.4648 thepatioonlamont.com

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