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hey say, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” But what if you have only nice things to say? Never shut up? Tempting… At the risk of fawning all over you, however, I’d just like to say how much I love the fact that you guys helped celebrate PacificSD’s fourth anniversary event last week. You came, you looked hot and you danced great—and one of you even found my keys. The party was great because you guys were there (all of you, it seems—the place was packed!), and we heart you for it. There were smiles. There were friends. There were hugs. And it was all about love—love for each other, and love for this town. We can’t wait to see you guys at our next big thang. Big, thanks to you, that is. (You can’t see it, but I’m making a heartshape with my hands right now.)

—XOXO David Perloff, Editor-In-Chief PA C I F I C S D ’ S 4 TH A N N I V ER S AR Y F L U X X , J A N U AR Y 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 P H O T O S B Y S TA C Y K E C K

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Lunch, dinner, drinks with a view in Little Italy. Celebrate all things Koala during the San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days. It’s Koalapalooza, presented by Outback Steakhouse from February 18-21.

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At age 14, Jeanette Marie was a model who would go on to spend the next dozen years traveling for modeling gigs in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. In 2003, she returned to her native San Diego and, after assisting style experts on photo shoots (shopping, steaming, rolling hair, glossing lips), quickly became a successful wardrobe stylist and makeup artist. Marie believes in being nice and having a positive attitude. She loves her job and always has fun working with new people in different environments and on interesting projects. And while modeling may be a thing of the past for this fashionista, she still gets teased for striking poses while watching models on set. This issue’s cover and fashion spread (“All Heart,� page 36) showcase Marie’s styling and makeup prowess. See more of her fabulous work at jeanette-marie.com.

Brandon HernĂĄndez

Brandon HernĂĄndez is a native San Diegan who spends way too much time “blissing outâ€? (his term) on delicious food and fine, hand-crafted beer. He has devoted the better part of his life to reporting on both of these subjects, providing articles, columns, recipes, general musings and opinionated ramblings to a number of local and national magazines, web outlets and TV’s Food Network. When he isn’t knocking out prose for public consumption, HernĂĄndez can usually be found in the kitchen, whipping up something special for private consumption, including his very own homebrew. Follow him on Twitter @offdutyfoodie and read about the dawn of his love affair with San Diego beer in “Accidental Purist,â€? page 56.

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The CEO of PlainClarity Communications (helping individuals and businesses achieve more than their 15 minutes of fame), Brook Larios is a wordsmith whose writing has included everything from an exploration of duck mating rituals to a feature on the legendary Leonard Nimoy. Her food articles appear online and in publications across San Diego County, and her blog (FoodHuddle.com) is dedicated to dishing the delish. Larios has written for Exquisite Weddings magazine since 2008 and she met her husband online­â€”two reasons why she can speak with authority in “All Heart,â€? page 36.

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The latest from San Diego’s greatest Don’t just do something, sit there. Art is coming to you. Competing for glory and the chance to win their share of $1,500 in prizes, many of the region’s most talented creative-types2 are submitting their best work to PacificSD’s Mostmodern Art contest. Once we receive their submissions, we’ll send the best of the best to you.3 For last year’s Whet Paint art contest, choosing the best was the difficult job of Amy Galpin, project curator for American Art at the San Diego Museum of Art, and Kevin Freitas, founder and editor of the art blog, Art As Authority. This year, judging is the responsibility of other curators, bloggers, gallery owners—and you. We’ll post submissions online and hope you’ll click on over to take a peek, comment and vote.

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Moving images, nonmoving subjects—see them for half-price during San Diego Museum Month

2 4 S e x and the C it y

The history of America’s Finest red light district

2 8 T ime and A gain

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Enlightenment, entertainment on tap for Black History Month

3 2 D rop in the B u cket

The fumble that changed our world

3 4 B aring their S o u ls

A former stripper and a social worker spread God’s love

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San Diego’s Thai eateries, from downtown to North Coun-thai

5 6 A ccidental P u rist

Falling in love with a San Diego homebrew GROOVE 59 OUT FOR A SPIN

Turning the tables with DJ G-Roy

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A snapshot of San Diego’s nightlife photographers BLIND DATE 6 6 T he P ick u p L ine

Three in a row, two gotta go CALENDAR 76 TWO.ELEVEN

February event listings

IT’S JUST BUSINESS 7 9 A d v ertisers I nde x

VOICE 8 0 W hat ’ s Yo u r S ign ?

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leader in experimental theater for decades, Robert Wilson has been credited with shaping modern theater and opera. Beginning February 25, four of Wilson’s dramatic video portraits will be on display at the Timken Museum in Balboa Park. Three will be displayed on 65-inch high-definition plasma monitors. The fourth will be projected on the museum’s west exterior wall after sunset. timkenmuseum.org (Continued on Page 22)

Robert Wilson’s Video Portraits, Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Robert Wilson Video Portraits depict Robert Downey Jr., Winona Ryder, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jeanne Moreau, the celebrated French actress, singer, writer and director. During production, Wilson instructed each subject to “think of nothing” and remain as still as possible. The result? Dynamic images that reveal only slight movements of their subjects. Admission to the exhibit is free, which is a steal even during Museum Month (February 1 to 28), when 40 San Diego museums offer half-price admission. Passes available at all 15 Macy’s stores in the county grant discount access to the pass-holder and up to three guests. sandiegomuseumcouncil.org R O B E R T W IL S O N

Robert Wilson’s Video Portraits, Robert Downey Jr.

Go See ‘Em

half-off museums (february 1 to 28) Adobe Chapel Museum Barona Cultural Center & Museum Birch Aquarium at Scripps Bonita Museum & Cultural Center California Center for the Arts Museum Coronado Museum of History & Art Escondido Children’s Museum Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Heritage of the Americas Museum La Jolla Historical Society LUX Art Institute Maritime Museum of San Diego Marston House MCRD Command Museum Mingei International Museum Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – Downtown Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla Museum of Making Music Museum of Photographic Arts Oceanside Museum of Art

Old Town San Diego Historic Park San Diego Botanic Garden Reuben H. Fleet Science Center San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego Archaeological Center San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum San Diego History Center Museum San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Museum of Man San Diego Natural History Museum The New Children’s Museum Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center Timken Museum of Art USS Midway Museum Veteran’s Museum & Memorial Center Water Conservation Garden Whaley House Women’s History Museum & Education Center.

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The “Cozy Cottage,” San Diego’s most famous brothel, was located in the Stingaree District at what is now the intersection of Market Street and Pacific Highway

The history of America’s Finest red light district

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B y P a t Sh e r m a n ore than a century before celebrities and scenesters were carousing on the roof of San Diego’s Stingaree nightclub, some of the city’s earliest inhabitants were having a bawdy, booze-fueled time in downtown’s red light district, also known as the Stingaree District. The region, which thrived in a 12-block area bounded by Fifth and First Avenues and K and Market Streets from the late 1800s until 1915, contained enough cheap whiskey, opium and wanton women to satisfy the desires of sailors, politicians and otherwise upstanding citizens (who often escaped over back fences or through foliage during raids). Like San Francisco’s more famous Barbary Coast, the Stingaree was home to numerous taverns with names like as First and Last Chance Saloon and Old Tub of Blood, as well as an array of cathouses (or “cribs”) such as The Turf and Cozy Cottage. (Continued on Page 26)

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“On November 10, 1912, police raided the Stingaree, nabbing 138 prostitutes.” (Continued from Page 24)

Though gambling and prostitution were illegal in California after 1855, law enforcement believed these vices were impossible to curtail, tolerating them as long as they remained confined to established red light districts. Illicit payments to police were a common component of the bargain. According to the memoirs of Walter Bellon (a document housed at the San Diego History Center), the cribs were typically located above saloons, and the doors to women’s rooms were crowned with red lights, ribbons, horseshoes or other talismans. Prostitutes typically paid proprietors $14 a week plus a percentage of their take. A fee was often paid for the services of a bouncer or “protector” of the establishment as well. Stingaree’s most upscale bordello was the faded-yellow Canary Cottage, located on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Market and Island. Its proprietor, Madam Ida Bailey, would often rent a horse-drawn carriage to parade her hottest harlots around town in search of new business, a practice referred to as “airing the wares.” However, despite the laissez-faire attitudes of a majority of the public and law enforcement, as the Panama-California Exposition (1915 to 1917) drew near, the city was seized by a moral fervor. A group of prominent citizens formed the Vice Suppression Committee, calling for a cleanup of the Stingaree. Walter Bellon, then a public health inspector and later a County supervisor, is credited with nearly wiping out the Stingaree District singlehandedly. From 1910 to 1912, he walked the streets of the Stingaree, handing out citations. If an owner failed to make even the most basic repairs, he and his henchmen would demolish or torch the building. In November of 1912, a large crowd gathered to watch as he incinerated 13 ramshackle structures at the foot of Eighth Avenue. On November 10, 1912, police raided the Stingaree, nabbing 138 prostitutes. Their penance? A ham sandwich, coffee and a lengthy browbeating from a member of the Vice Suppression Committee. After calmly listening to the salvation spiel, the women laughed, smoked and told jokes amongst themselves. Most eventually followed police orders and left town. Only two ladies took the committee up on its offer to help them “reform.”

Dear Johns San Diego prostitutes continue to ply their trade Though history may remember the women of the Stingaree as happy, even liberated hookers, San Diego Deputy District Attorney Gretchen Means says San Diego’s modern, curbside sex workers are mostly employed by pimps whose management style includes fear, intimidation and violence. “It is a horrific life,” says Means, who prosecutes felony pimping cases in the Sex Crimes Unit. “These women think they’re strong, but they’re just so broken down. It’s terribly sad.” Whether working in a minivan, motel room or massage parlor, San Diego prostitutes almost always have a pimp, Means says. Her office has seen women in their 20s turning tricks for extra cash while attending nursing or graduate school, though it is hardly a desired occupation. “I know that bursts a lot of men’s bubbles,” says Means, “but no girl wakes up in the morning and says, ‘I want to give blowjobs for a living. I want to be a prostitute. That’s what my dream is.’” While the world’s oldest profession has largely been eradicated from the Gaslamp District, it continues to thrive along El Cajon Boulevard (east of Interstate 805) and along Main Street, downtown, in the shadowy industrial area west of I-5, just north of National City. Deputy City Attorney Kristin Beattie, who works closely with the San Diego Police’s Vice Department on Prostitution Abatement, says the city prosecutes about 800 cases of prostitution and loitering with the intent to solicit prostitution per year. The fine is $593, with a possible $100 victim restitution fee, mandatory HIV test and as much as three years of probation.

a Re-Sting The Stingaree’s renaissance

Old School

Former Stingaree hotspots Taverns First and Last Chance Saloon (Fifth and K) Legal Tender Saloon (Fourth and J) Old Tub of Blood (Third and Island) Pacific Squadron Hall (Fourth and J) Seven Buckets of Blood (Third and Island) Yankee Doodle Hall (Third and J)

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Cribs (bordellos) Cozy Cottage (Pacific Highway and Market Street) Canary Cottage (Fourth, between Market and Island) The Turf (Fourth and J)

These days, neon blinks where red lights did during the Stingaree’s heyday, and bar patrons pay the neighborhood’s bartenders about $14 per vodka/Red Bull—the amount prostitutes once forked over for rent. If history didn’t repeat itself, it certainly ordered itself another round of drinks. Stingaree nightclub owner James Brennan, who will celebrate the club’s five-year anniversary this month, says he was happy to evoke the Stingaree’s raucous past when christening his establishment. “I think we’ve always kind of nodded our head to what it was,” Brennan says. “It was just perfect for what we were trying to build.” stingsandiego.com

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TIME AND AGAIN Enlightenment, entertainment on tap for Black History Month

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B y P a t Sh e r m a n ith the arrival of Black History Month, local historian Karen Huff-Willis is quick to remind people that African Americans have been part of San Diego’s tapestry since 1542, when Juan Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. “There were people of African descent aboard one of the ships, the slaves,” says Huff-Willis, former chair of the San Diego Black Historical Society and director of the San Diego Black Film Festival. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s and ’30s when a large number of African Americans began arriving in San Diego. From that influx, a portion of downtown San Diego blossomed, showcasing the food, music, art and culture of African Americans. It became known as the “Harlem of the West.” Places such as Creole Palace at Market Street and Third Avenue featured performances by Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole. “It was a very respectable community, very reminiscent of Harlem in New York,” Huff-Willis says. “There were a lot of whites who had heard about this and would venture over to Creole Palace. I think culture always tends to bridge a gap.” In honor of Black History Month, WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park will host its 30th annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends concert at Valley View Casino Center (formerly the Sports Arena) February 21. The event will pay homage to Gregory Isaacs and Sugar Minott, both of whom died last year. Scheduled to perform (among many others) are Freddie McGregor and Bunny Wailer, the latter of which played alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in The Wailers. (Continued on Page 30)

Party at El Morocco Club (date unknown)

History Mysteries

The San Diego History Center is asking the public to help identify 500 photographs documenting San Diego’s black community from the 1940s to the 1980s (including those pictured here). The photos were donated by the family of commercial photographer Norman Bayard, who died in 1986. View the photos at sandiegohistory.org. Brief Timeline of San Diego’s African American history 1848: Nate Harrison, the county’s first permanent black resident, arrives and builds a cabin on a 160-acre farm on the western slope of Palomar Mountain. 1890: City of San Diego’s black population reaches 290. 1897-1909: African American entrepreneur Edward Anderson operates the IXL Laundry, a trash collection service, hog farm and mortuary. 1920-1940: San Diego’s “Harlem of the West” community flourishes. 1948: Negro League baseball star and San Diego High alum John Ritchey breaks the Pacific Coast League’s color line, playing with the San Diego Padres. 1969: Leon Williams becomes San Diego’s first African American city council member. 1970: Reverend George Walker Smith founds the Catfish Club as a place for people of different races and political stripes to meet. 1985: John Delotch becomes San Diego’s first African American fire chief. Source: San Diego History Center

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Orpheum Theatre at B Street and Fifth Avenue (circa 1957)

“It wasn’t until the 1920s and ’30s when a large number of African Americans began arriving in San Diego.” Dinnertime, August 27, 1946

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“That’s huge,” says WorldBeat founder, Makeda “Dread” Cheatom. “Bunny has not played in years.” Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Heritage Parade and Festival at Market Creek Plaza in Southeast San Diego is being expanded to three days, including a black-tie gala February 25, the parade and festival February 26 and a gospel service and concert February 27. Also taking place February 25-27, the 19th annual Kuumba Fest at the San Diego Repertory Theatre will feature three plays, a fashion show, an Apollo Theater-style talent contest, hip-hop performances and a gospel finale. This year’s Kuumba Fest, dubbed “Black to Conscious,” got its start in 1993 as a method of keeping at-risk youth out of gangs by showcasing

their lives on stage. Today, that theme of empowerment has expanded to include events for the entire family, infused with lessons in African history, healthy eating, life choices and goal-setting. “Our battle cry is self-determination—to define and create for yourself instead of allowing others to name, define and create for you,” says Kuumba Fest founder Daj-ahn Blevins. During the talent competition on February 26, people of all ages have a chance to compete for cash and prizes. “If the audience loves you, they clap. If they don’t like you, they boo you off the stage,” Blevins says. “There’s a little lesson in there. If you can take the pressure of 700 kids potentially booing you, you can take the pressure of not hitting that joint, not becoming a drug addict or a dropout.”

“Our battle cry is self-determination—to define and create for yourself instead of allowing others to name, define and create for you.”

Black History Month events

CLOCKWISE (from top left): Bob Marley’s Rastafarian rhythms fill the Sports Arena February 21; Fay’s Barber Shop, located at Imperial Avenue and 28th Street (circa 1960); a stage performer rehearses for Kuumba Fest; still image from Teza, a film showcased at the 2011 San Diego Black Film Festival

30th annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends/Bob Marley Day Date: February 21, 1 to 11 p.m. Venue: Valley View Casino Center (San Diego Sports Arena) Tickets: $41-$71 Info: 619.230.1127, tributetothelegends.com 20th annual Heritage Day Festival and Parade Date: February 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venue: Parade starts 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Imperial and Willie James Jones avenues in the Lincoln Park area of Southeast San Diego. Info: heritagedayparade.org African Mental Liberation Film Festival Date: February 26 and 27 Venue: WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park Admission: Free (pre-registration requested) Info: 619.230.1190, worldbeatcenter. org

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19th Annual Kuumba Fest Date: February 25-27 Venue: San Diego Repertory Theatre, Downtown Tickets: $5-$20 Info: 619.252.6314, kuumbafestsd.com

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Model: Luisa Moraes / Photo by Brevin Blach

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“This chain reaction is responsible for the Aniston/Brad Pitt marriage, the ensuing husband-stealing act by Angelina Jolie and the subsequent adoption addiction Brangelina contracted. Not to mention that hideous goat beard Pitt finally hacked off.

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s I reflect on another NFL season, particularly the playoffs and the Super Bowl, I’m reminded how former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig is responsible for Jim Carrey’s superstardom, the sitcom Friends, our national obsession with Jennifer Aniston’s fertility, the fate of Third World orphans and one less Hall of Fame enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. Allow yourself to thoroughly agree by reading on. Known for his distinctive, high-knee running technique, Craig was the first NFL player to both run and receive for over 1,000 yards in the same season. He earned three Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers and was headed for a fourth until fate intervened on January 20, 1991. The defending Super Bowl champion 49ers were nursing a 13-12 fourth quarter lead over the visiting New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park. With less than three minutes remaining, the 49ers needed two first downs to clinch the game when the inexplicable occurred: Craig fumbled, and the Giants recovered. Quarterback Jeff Hostetler, filling in for the injured Phil Simms, led the Giants downfield, whereupon Matt Bahr kicked the game-winning field goal to make it 15-13 Giants. Thus began one of the most percussive chain reactions in cultural American history. We all know what happened in the Super Bowl one week later. Whitney Houston sang the greatest-ever rendition of the National Anthem, and Scott Norwood missed a 47yard field goal that handed the Giants a 20-19 victory over Marv Levy’s Buffalo Bills. The likelihood of that same outcome, had the 49ers been there instead of the Giants, is approximately 0.000001 percent. That’s how chain reactions work. The field goal missed by inches—the infamous “Wide Right” became the central plot line of the 1994 comedy sensation Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, which launched Jim Carrey into superstardom (and introduced the idea that Dan Marino should “die of gonorrhea and burn in Hell”). “Laces out, Dan!” became part of the national lexicon, as the Scott Norwood-inspired character, Ray Finkel, Jr., missed a fictitious field goal in the Super Bowl. He blamed the placekick holder Marino, which led to Dan’s abduction in the movie. Despite his brilliance on In Living Color, Jim Carrey never would have reached the zenith he did without Ace Ventura. Thank you, Roger Craig.

If it hadn’t been for Ace Ventura—despite her allure as Bruce Springsteen’s chick-from-the-crowd in The Boss’s epic “Dancing in the Dark” video 10 years prior—Carrey’s luscious co-star, Courtney Cox, may not have had the career momentum to land her iconic role as Monica Geller in Friends, nor the current guilty pleasure, Cougar Town. And her hubby, David Arquette, would not be confessing to Howard Stern how infrequently he’s been getting laid (at least by Courteney, anyway). Thank you, Roger Craig. Without Friends, a nation would have been spared not only the came-and-went sitcom Joey, but also Jennifer Aniston’s ongoing personal drama. She was perfect as Rachel Green, but that kind of role only comes along once. Without it, we would not be bearing witness to a string of box-office clunkers and an endless parade of insufferable magazine profiles, which are made totally acceptable by her deliciously fabulous swimsuit photos. Thank you, Roger Craig. One must also assume this chain reaction is responsible for the Aniston/Brad Pitt marriage, the ensuing husbandstealing act by Angelina Jolie and the subsequent adoption addiction Brangelina contracted. Not to mention that hideous goat beard Pitt finally hacked off. Thank you, Roger Craig. These are just the highlights, but there so are many more: the butt-talking phenomenon that got so many young boys in trouble at school (including one of my sons), Sean Young’s infamous tuck, Steve Young replacing Joe Montana one year too soon, Bill Parcells’ legacy as a genius and the preposterous exclusion of Craig in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Roger Craig rushed for more yards and scored more touchdowns (73) than Hall-of-Famers (aka HOFers) Gale Sayers and Larry Csonka. Roger Craig caught for more yardage than HOFers Thurman Thomas, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, Walter Payton, John Riggins and Franco Harris. Among running backs, only Harris (with four) won more Super Bowl rings than Craig’s three (a number he shares with recent HOF inductee Emmitt Smith). So, while that fumble is keeping Craig out of Canton, its chain reaction has given life to a generation of pop culture. Thank you, Roger Craig. You changed our world for the better, but obviously did not do the same for yours. You deserve better. Allllrighty then.

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he sultry, Top 40 ballads of pianist and composer Burt Bacharach, 82, were likely oozing from a car stereo in the moments before many BellyUp Tavern headliners were conceived. When he performs during a special Valentine’s Day concert at the BellyUp, Bacharach will show today’s tunesmiths how the Brill Building cats created music to grease passion’s wheels. Whether performing alone or collaborating with acts as diverse as Elvis Costello, Dionne Warwick and Dr. Dre, the mellifluent mood man and former Del Mar resident retains a coolness factor that is undeniable.

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A former stripper and a social worker spread God’s love STO R Y AND P H OTO B y P a t Sh e r m a n Texas; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. hould San Diego face a sudden shortage of lap dancers, it will Scher and Brown make an unlikely duo. Brown is a former social worker likely be the handiwork of Theresa Scher and Sheri Brown. who once harbored a toxic hatred of strippers—particularly when Little Twice a month, the women head to Pure Platinum, the Body Shop or any of San Diego’s so-called Darlings strip club moved into the Lemon JC’s Girl’s, Sheri Brown (left) and Theresa Scher Grove neighborhood where she was raising gentlemen’s clubs. Though they have the three young boys. looks to land jobs working the pole, they are not there to entertain patrons. Scher began stripping at age 21, while going through a divorce. When she left the industry, she Armed with pink Bibles and gift bags, Scher and was working as an escort in Las Vegas, where she Brown go to strip joints to spread the gospel of Jesus drove a new Corvette, lived in a gated community to dancers, and, if desired, offer women the support and earned as much as $30,000 a month. needed to exit the adult entertainment industry. “We’re not trying to tell them to stop working,” Feeling empty and broken one night, Scher made a decision to ditch the anonymous sex stresses Scher, who herself worked as a nude dancer and drugs, sell her ill-gotten riches and move and escort for five years. “We’re just there to support the girls, tell them God loves them and be their back in with her father. “It was extremely painful and humiliating and friends when they need it.” humbling all at the same time,” she says. “I was “We let God do the rest,” Brown adds. “There’s working a job making $3,000 a month—when I no script.” could have made that in a good weekend.” Three years ago, Scher and Brown formed the By telling strippers that she once stood in their San Diego chapter of JC’s (Jesus Christ’s) Girls, pumps, Scher says she is able to ease some initial based out of the Rock Church in Point Loma. The ministry, founded by former stripper Heather tension and apprehension. Free schwag doesn’t hurt either. Veitch, also has chapters in Las Vegas; Austin,

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“We’re not just passing out Bibles,� Scher says. “That would be really boring. We give them a really cute necklace or lip gloss—something that they can use, like Victoria’s Secret lotions.� Several of the women they encountered in the clubs now attend bi-monthly Bible study groups hosted by JC’s Girls. With the Girls’ assistance, one stripper left the business to find God and gainful employment at a local Hyatt. In August, Brown and a former stripper from Michigan traveled to Warsaw, Ohio (population 780), where members of a church had picketed outside a strip club for more than four years. “Here these Christians are supposed to let everybody know how much God loves them, and these girls feel hated, judged and, like, worthless,� Brown says. Brown and associate Anny Donewald brokered a much-publicized peace accord between the strippers and the self-righteous, though picketing resumed after their departure. Scher says the behavior exhibited by the Ohio church members doesn’t surprise her, and that her Christian friends turned their backs on her when she began dancing. In March, Scher and Brown will attend their second porn convention, the annual Adultcon at the Los Angeles Convention Center, offering prayer to both the purveyors and consumers of porn. therocksandiego.org/ministries/jcsgirls

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B r o o k L a r i o s earching for the perfect nuptial dress? Pick up the latest issue of Glamour. Plagued with sexual dysfunction or something that lasts more than four hours? Tune-in to 91X and listen to Dr. Drew on Loveline. Looking to wear your heart on your sleeve in San Diego? You’ve come to the right place.

To help answer that age-old question, “Would you be mine?” here’s a local look at sex, dating, love, break-ups, gifts and weddings—in that order. The thought process: First, you meet. Despite promises and resolutions, sex comes sooner than planned. When stars align, dating leads to love. Or maybe it comes at first sight. Either way, when one lover’s jilted, or the passion passes, break-ups are inevitable. But so, too, are apologies—and the best part of making up? Gifts. If you’re still hanging in there, might as well throw a ring on it. (Cashing in on weddings that almost happened, downtown’s Palace Pawnbrokers may be able to help on that front; more on that later.) Because a many-splendored thing can’t always be described in words, these images of model Brittany Binger, shot on location at the Hotel del Coronado, are meant to spark romance—or at least rekindle a love affair with our fair city.

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FEELING THE LOVE AT BEACH VILLAGE, HOTEL DEL CORONADO

ON HER: Royal blue bra and underwear, Cosabella, $56, $34, both available Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com.

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Alone and in pairs (and quads), San Diegans are getting it on. Here’s how to make sex work with or without a partner—or with other people’s partners.

O…My! verstock.com’s “It’s all about the O” slogan misses the mark when it comes to tantra, which thrives in San Diego thanks to more than 16 active teachers and a dozen or so events each month. By gazing, breathing and sharing sacred space (not only that space, boys), couples report heightened intimacy. In tantra, women are called “goddesses,” and their special spot is referred to as a yoni—Sanskrit for shrine. “A traditional orgasm is like a genital sneeze; it’s this biological release,” says San Diego-based author and tantra teacher Kamala Devi, who’s been featured on The Tyra Banks Show. “When one’s devoted to the tantric path, they begin to open new understanding to new orgasmic channels.” However, tantra is not only about heightened sex, Devi says. “A lot of times, relationships get wonky because couples are holding grudges and resentment from the past,” she says. “Tantra really brings people into the present. There’s more to sex than what you see in porn or in Hollywood movies, and more than what you learned in high school.” According to Devi, San Diego is the Western World’s hotbed of new tantric connections and innovations. Learn about the annual Tantra-Palooza Festival (to be held this year on 11/11/11) and reach an alternative level of sex education at Devi’s school, Bliss Coach University—A Virtual School for Creativity + Tantra. blisscoach.com

Sex without love is an empty experience, but, as empty experiences go, it’s one of the best. —Woody Allen

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ennifer Lopez was probably right when she sang “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” but pleasure, as it turns out, costs exactly 99 cents. The iVibrateMe app for iPhone is the brainchild of a San Diego real estate investor who put his time during the initial stages of the real estate downturn to good use: 20,000 apps sold and counting—thanks, in part, to a lively mention on The Howard Stern Show. When asked whether the app’s gung-ho features will keep a girl warm at night, its creator says, “It could. For something that’s 99 cents, what’s the worst that can happen?” Coincidentally, many a catastrophe has come to pass with those very words.

he wholesomeness of prime time’s Wife Swap takes on a deeper meaning at Thad’s, San Diego’s long-time swingers club. “Thad” Elbert B. Poppell began serving San Diegans sexual freedom in 1974, and the party is still going strong, five days a week. Think 1960s free love, but with lingerie, stilettos and cushy beds. Despite ample efforts to close the place down, a ruling in the ‘80s sided with Poppell’s first amendment rights. “Judges have ruled that [“Thad’s”] civil rights allow him the right to assemble, even with nude people for the purpose of sex and the purpose of having sex with multiple partners.” -The San Diego Union, April 16, 1988. Thad’s does have rules, however, like this one: “NO MEANS NO: If you ask someone to dance or to party and they say no, don’t ask again. Really. If they change their mind, they will ask you. No touching or joining without permission. Ignoring this rule will cause you to be removed from the house.” thads.com

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ON HER: Man’s shirt, $80, available at Banana Republic, bananarepublic.com; bikini underwear, Hanky Panky, $39, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com ON HIM: Boxers, Calvin Klein, $26, available at Macy’s, macys.com.

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Time is money, and who wants to waste either on Yawnfest 2011, starring you and some Romeo who makes you wish you were at home watching The Bachelor? It may be time to expedite the dating process.

The Sweetest Thing clipse Chocolat in Hillcrest serves a rich, three-course choco dinner each week, but the weekend before Valentine’s Day, the place will be dishing up a decadent five-courser with an amuse bouche of savory truffles à la dark chocolate blackberry mustard and white chocolate lemon-thyme. Also on the menu: a beet, apple and goat cheese salad sprinkled with cocoa nibs; French onion soup with white chocolate lemon-thyme croûte (crust) and more goodness. $95 per couple. “There’s a quality behind chocolate, creating happiness—certainly creating bliss. It’s even sexy, per se,” says Eclipse owner, Will Gustwiller. “There’s an excitement behind food. Eating food is a sensory experience, that’s for sure.” Chocolat, 3896 5th Avenue, Hillcrest, 619.574.8500, chocolat-hillcrest.com

Sites for Sore Eyes owadays, you can not only meet, but also cheat on your soul-mate online through sites like AshleyMadison.com. The dating site for the already-attached has more than 8.5 million users in nine countries. “I don’t generate new infidelity,” says the site’s founder, Noel Biderman. “I just try to cannibalize it.” With stars—and dollar signs—in his eyes, Biderman is shooting for the 20-country mark. “We can and should ultimately have 100 million members,” he says, “and maybe, aside from Facebook, be the fastest growing social network on the planet.” Depends on your definition of “social.”

It takes half the amount of time you dated someone to get over them. —Charlotte York, Sex and the City

ON HER: Mackenzie dress, Elisabeth James, $395, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus. com; necklace, bracelet, $55, $45, both available at Banana Republic, bananarepublic.com. ON HIM: Solid oxford shirt, $60, Merino wool hidden-zip cardigan, $75, classic navy pinstripe dress pant, $80, all available at Banana Republic, bananarepublic.com. Gift: Sterling silver large Heart Key necklace, $185, available at Tiffany & Co, tiffany.com.

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f you’ve tried eHarmony, Match. com, PlentyofFish or JDate (Jewish) to no avail, I’m here to tell you there’s hope yet in the world of online dating. Coincidentally, I’m it. At 18, I ventured into the nethernets, back when online dating was taboo (circa 1998). With no interest in a long-term commitment, I was wooed instead by the prospect of seeing the type of Don Juan the computer would crank out thanks to some Silicon Valley geek’s programming formula. Plus, Match. com was just gaining momentum (it launched in 1995, but few people were using dating sites then) and was offering a free trial. In less than a month, I met a feet-sweeping Latin hunk, was engaged a year later and married right after college. Fast-forward eight years: Married life is tip-top with my sweetie. —Brook Larios

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What is love?

Ask a thousand people—get as many different answers. Despite PacificSD’s scorching love affair with our readers, we feel unequipped to define such a heartfelt emotion. Instead, suffice it to say that we fell in love with this issue’s cover model, the man at her side and the perfect backdrop to a day by the sea, the Hotel Del Coronado.

Inn Style A day at The Del—a love story his issue’s cover model, Playboy Playmate (June 2007) Brittany Binger, was photographed on location at the Hotel Del Coronado, internationally famous and fabulous for 123 years. Binger is besties with Kendra Wilkinson and makes frequent appearances on Kendra, the hit Reality TV show on E! She’s dating Cleveland Indians centerfielder Grady Sizemore and says she favors a quiet night in to a big night out. “I don’t like to go out and party,” Binger says. “I love going out to dinner or just staying in and having [a man] cook for me.” She describes herself as an “old soul.” “I’m like an 80-year-old trapped in this body,” she says. “Everyone thinks when you’re a model or you’re a Playmate that you’re crazy and you want to go out and run around naked. I’m actually really shy and like to stay in. I like to just be mellow.” Binger’s on-camera partner, Peter Busalacchi, ain’t so hard on the eyes, either. An aspiring model and full-time restaurant manager, he’s a member of San Diego’s prominent Busalacchi family of restaurateurs. It’s rumored that Busalacchi will appear on a major network reality series this fall, though he won’t reveal which one.

All you need is love. —John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Lovely Meal or more than a century, couples have watched sunsets over the water from oceanview tables at the Hotel Del Coronado. For a romantic date with modern flair (served with a pinch of history), try this hedonistic line-up, created by Brian Sinnott, Chef de Cuisine at the Del’s 1500 Ocean restaurant.

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Hors d’Oeuvres: Iced Pacific oysters on the half shell, chilled Dungeness crab spoons, beef tartare on brioche, Iberian ham and winter fruit Amuse Bouche: Buckwheat blini, Osetra caviar and crème fraiche

First Course: Maine lobster with sea urchin butter, Kabocha squash foam and crispy speck Second Course: Braised veal cheeks with celery root puree, baby carrots, black truffles and braising jus

Third Course: Handmade tagliatelle pasta with shaved white truffles from Alba, Italy (white truffles can sell for $2,000/lb or more).

Fourth Course: Filet of Wagyu beef with truffled golden potatoes, spinach, seared liver and Madeira reduction Dessert: Grand Marnier soufflé with blood orange sauce

Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 800.468.3533, hoteldel.com, dine1500ocean.com

ON HER: Red robe, Samantha Chang, $208; bra and panties, Fair Verona Collection, $190; both available at Jolie Femme, joliefemmeboutique.com. ON HIM: White t-shirt, Polo, $21; pajamas, Nautica, $32; both available at Macy’s, macys.com. Chocolate and coconut cupcakes, $39 per dozen, available at Sprinkles, sprinkles.com.

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break-ups Things don’t always work out. In fact, they rarely do. When relationships sour, sometimes getting out is the sweetest move.

Let’s Face It Break-ups can be ugly—PacificSD Facebook fans can prove it The PacificSD crew posted this question on our Facebook wall: “What’s the funniest and most tragic true breakup story you’ve ever been a part of?” Here are a few of our favorite responses (names shortened to initials; responses not edited­—for spelling or grammar). R.B. (woman): Not tragic because he was an asshole, but I went to Vegas with family and came home to find my bf had moved all of his stuff out without saying a word. In fact, he kept calling asking when I’d be home, how much he missed me, yadda yadda. Days later I got the cable bill and there were $100 in charges for porn. God, I hated that guy. T.M.
(man): My buddy got dumped on New Years three years ago, the same night his girlfriends sister threw up in his bed and the cops broke up a party at his house B.H. (woman): Does leaving an engagement ring on a guy’s toothbrush count? (he deserved it) What if you move in with his best friend later that week? oh, snap! M.E. (man): Totally cliche I know but I came home to find all of my clothes in a pile in the middle of the street because she had found a text message on my phone that was from my ex I hadn’t even seen in person for two years. Just a wee bit crazy, good riddance S.L. (woman): haha well I wasnt a part of this but my friend told me about her break up once and its funny so ima tell it anyway. My friend back in high school was dating this guy for a while and he called her one day and all he said was “your dumped” then he put the phone near the toliet and flushed it so it made the flushing sound on the phone.

Ah, yes, divorce…from the Latin word meaning, ‘to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet.’ —Robin Williams

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For a Real Good Time If your love life has been a series of nasty break-ups, Matt McMullen may have a solution. For those who can’t seem to make it work with real people, he created RealDoll, anatomically correct men and women made of silicon, some softer materials—and some stiffer ones. McMullen says it isn’t all about sex. “A lot of the people that are intrigued with and buy the RealDoll use them in a lot of ways other than the obvious,” he says. Wanna cuddle? At $6,500, Bianca (as she was called in the indie flick Lars and the Real Girl) is all yours. She even has homegrown roots, hailing from San Marcos’s Abyss Creations. Or maybe you prefer a Bruce, the strong, silent type. “It’s remarkable and flattering that many different types of people find it appealing,” McMullen says. After parting ways with RealDoll, former Abyss Creations contractor Matt Krivicke launched a competing brand called Lovable Dolls from his Valley Center home. He was later sued by McMullen, who prevailed. realdoll.com

ON HER: Animal print baby doll, Cosabella, $115, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. ON HIM: Grey t-shirt, Polo, $21, pajamas, Nautica, $32, both available at Macy’s, macys.com.

Lord of the Rings owntown’s Palace Pawnbrokers is billed as the oldest pawnshop in San Diego. Open for nearly 60 years, the place stocks remnants of relationships gone sour (i.e. relinquished engagement rings and wedding bands). “That’s a very typical part of our business,” says owner Jeff Bernard, former president of the San Diego County Pawnbrokers Association. Bernard says buying gold and diamonds from Palace is a safe bet. “We guarantee the ring,” he says. “We don’t guarantee the relationship.” pacificsandiego.com

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What gives? On Valentine’s Day, we do. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent about $14 billion on V-Day gifts last year. Whether or not it’s the thought that counts, buying local can stimulate the San Diego economy—and your date.

GIFTS Every woman should have four pets in her life: A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed and a jackass who pays for everything. —Paris Hilton

Bottle of 1961 Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva Rioja, $2,300 at Eno Wine Room at the Del (see Take it Slow)

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Nothing says “I lust you” like 500 calories in three bites. Propose, proposition or bid adieu with a dozen custom-designed cakes for $40 from San Diego’s Cupcake Concepts, or order a dozen cupcakes designed to look like a pot of roses for $50. 619.501.8297, cupcakeconcepts.com

Oysters’ aphrodisiacal qualities are debatable, but watching your date’s mouth open to receive the oyster is decidedly sexy. Carlsbad Aquafarm raises an assortment of shellfish, including oysters, sustainably. Get them fresh at the Hillcrest Farmers Market every Sunday. carlsbadaquafarm.com

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Candied hearts and chocolates are soon forgotten, but a heartfelt donation leads to long-lasting gratitude. Give blood to the San Diego Blood Bank or donate to the American Heart Association. sandiegobloodbank.org, heart.org

San Diego design maven Barbara Rourke, of the firm Bells & Whistles, is responsible not only for fabulous interiors (like those of Starlite in Little Italty and The Smoking Goat in North Park), but also jewelry design. Find her latest collection, with prices from $35 to $50, on Etsy.com under “loulouandmaxime.”

Getting High Let your love soar at trapeze school. Trapeze High offers courses in Del Mar and Escondido. Cost is $60 for a 90-minute class and $150 for a month of unlimited flying. trapezehigh.com

Take it Slow Wow your Valentine with a bottle of the best. The most expensive wine at Eno Wine Room at the Del, a 1961 Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva Rioja made from Spanish Tempranillo grapes, is yours for $2,300. At this price, don’t just smell the cork—eat it. hoteldel.com

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Sound Decision Get dolled up and surprise your Valentine with tickets to the San Diego Symphony’s centennial season. Winter Pops concerts are a good start for newbies—top hat not required. sandiegosymphony.org

ON HER: Mackenzie dress, Elisabeth James, $395, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. ON HIM: Solid oxford shirt, $60, Merino wool hidden-zip cardigan, $75, classic navy pinstripe dress pant, $80, all available at Banana Republic, bananarepublic.com. Gift: Sterling silver Heart Key necklace, $185, available at Tiffany & Co, tiffany.com.

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Weddings The most extravagant wedding ever held at the Hotel Del Coronado took place last summer and featured, among other luxuries, exotic flowers flown in from Hawaii and South America. Price tag? $225,000. In case your budget is higher or lower, here are some other homegrown nuptial options to consider.

EXPO-nential Options Meet caterers, shop for dresses and talk to industry pros at these upcoming WEDDING EXPOS January 30 Bridal Bazaar Talk with reps from more than 60 ceremony and reception locations, meet 45 photographers and videographers, listen to dozens of DJs and musicians and see the latest and greatest from legions of cakemakers, caterers and florists at San Diego’s largest bridal show. Tickets: $12. San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, downtown, 760.334.5500, bridalbazaar.com February 20 Fairy Tales, Fashion & Fun Bridal & Business Expo Taste champagne, compete in the Glass Slipper contest and feel like a princess in advance of the big day. Tickets: $10. Doubletree Golf Resort, 14455 Penasquitos Drive, Carmel Mountain, 858.672.9100, thebridalfaire.com February 20 Temecula Wedding Event See wedding gown fashion shows and talk with nearly 100 exhibitors, including vendors from the

Temecula Wine Country. Marriage feeling like a gamble? Try your luck at the casino after shopping for the perfect dress. Pechanga Resort, 4500 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, 877.522.7158, temeculaweddingevent.com February 27 US Grant Wedding Showcase M Bride Couture Gowns will be displayed alongside inspired men’s fashions and a tiara and jewel collection from Tiffany & Co. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, sip champagne and signature cocktails and hope to win a luxury vacation to Hawaii. Tickets: $20. US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, Downtown, 619.232.3121, usgrant.net February 27 Del Mar Wedding Event All-day fashion shows by gown designers Elyse Reuben and Bridals by Susanti make finding the right dress easy at the Del Mar Wedding Event, featuring more than 70 exhibitors. Tickets: $10. Del Mar Marriot, 11966 El Camino Real, Del Mar, 858.523.1700, delmarweddingevent.com

The King and I When it comes to weddings, Elvis is always in the building or Vegas-style nuptials without leaving town, enter the Downtown, El Cajon or San Marcos courthouse unmarried—and leave a Mr. or Mrs. The whole deal costs just $64, and you can complete the kitschy authenticity of your special day with the velvet voice of Paul Monroe, whose life involves channeling Elvis in San Diego, Vegas and New York. “I eat, sleep and drink Elvis,” he says. “That’s the only music I follow and I’ve been doing that for 25 years.” Say, “I do,” to $500, and Ackerman will serenade your ceremony with 10 to 12 songs. paulmonroe-tlc.com 48

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A man in love is not complete until he is married. Then he is finished. —Zsa Zsa Gabor

ON HER: Dress, available at Tony Bowls, $450, tonybowls.com; platinum and diamond Circlet Double Drop earrings, $6200, platinum and diamonds Circlet Drop Necklace, $21500, platinum and diamonds Line Bracelet, $7250, platinum Keshi Pearl & Diamond by the Yard bracelet, $2700, platinum and diamond ring F VVS1, $86000, all available at Tiffany & Co, tiffany.com. ON HIM: Tropical weight wool tuxedo by After Six, $625, cotton spread collar tuxedo shirt, $125, silk self-tie bowtie, $35, all leather tuxedo shoes, $225, available at A Better Deal Tuxedo, abdtuxedo.com; large stainless round atlas dome quartz watch, $2250, platinum 6mm Double Milgrain band, $2525, both available at Tiffany & Co, tiffany.com. Bouquet and flowers, available at Organic Elements, price upon request, organicelements.com

A Grand (or less) Old Time f a sun-drenched, waterfront wedding is your dream, you can make it come true for less than a thousand bucks. Elope San Diego’s Steve and Christine Haslet offer Easy Elope packages on the sand in Coronado for $995 (for four guests or fewer). The cost includes an officiant, license filing, bouquet, valet parking for you and your honey, a photographer, plus 60 prints and a CD with all the images. You even get the copyright to all the pics, with which few photographers part. Invest in a mate, borrow a dress (you really will wear it only once), and you’ve got marital bliss—with money left for rent. elopesandiego.com

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San Diego’s Thai eateries, from downtown to North Coun-thai B y C at h a r i n e L . K a u f m a n • p h oto s b y s ta c y k e c k ubiquitous greeting in Thailand, “Gin khao reu yung?” which translates to, “Have you eaten rice yet?” demonstrates that nation’s passion for nourishing people. Thai cuisine seduces the senses—the salty flavors of fish and peanut sauces, the zesty tang of lime and pineapple juices beckoning for more. Throbbing chilies and curries dial-up the heat, while silky coconut milk soothes the soul in a sweet, warm afterglow. Who’s ready to eat rice now? In terms of domestic popularity, Thai food may have surpassed Chinese. Or maybe it’s a two-way Thai for first. Either way, here’s a taste of some of San Diego’s top Thai.

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Taste of Thai has been blessed with longevity and a loyal following. The eateries’ front man, Mark Habbestad, says the good fortune (which includes successful locations in Hillcrest and Del Mar) is a result of consistently good food, “that’s both contemporary and authentic, with a broad range of choices, that also caters to vegetarians.” Menu highlights include pork shanks with Thai herbs and spices, trout with green apple salsa and spicy noodles with a choice of toppings for the discriminating carnivore, pescavore or pollotarian. Taste of Thai 15770 San Andres Drive, Del Mar, 858.793.9695. 527 University Avenue, Hillcrest, 619.291.7525, tasteofthaisandiego.com

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Intoxicating aromas waft from the active display kitchen, from which owner Ton Sangkapong’s faves emerge—shrimp dumplings, Bangkok grilled top sirloin salad, savory duck noodles and pan-seared sea bass with a pesto-lime drizzle. Sangkapong touts the eatery’s versatility, specifically its daily dim sum, extensive wine and beer menu and bustling happy hour. For a sweet finish, try the frozen bliss—green tea and coconut ice creams—then wash it down smooth with cocktails from the full bar. Lotus Thai’s East Village location (pictured above and opposite page) opened in 2004. The original opened in Hillcrest in 1999. Lotus Thai 906 Market Street, East Village, 619.595.0115 3761 Sixth Avenue, Hillcrest, 619.299.8272, lotusthaisd.com

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Its strip-mall location may betray this restaurant’s old school moniker, but the flavors at Antique Thai are true blue. The place is known for “authentic and healthful Thai dishes, made with fresh ingredients, good quality meats and free-range chicken at a reasonable price,” says manager Nick Attasintong, who recommends the seafood served in a silver boat and the mango curry chicken. Order from mild to blazing, keeping things cool with a selection from the wine list. Antique Thai 3373 Rosecrans Street, Point Loma, 619.222.0689, antiquethaicuisine.com

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Saffron opened in 1985 with a focus on fast, yet nourishing food inspired by street vendors in Bangkok. The restaurant’s second location opened right next door in 2002 and was modeled after popular Thai noodle houses. Chef/owner Su-Mei Yu, who views food as both a healing and preventative medicine, writes about Thai food and culture for various publications and has penned award-winning cookbooks. SAFFRON 3731-B INDIA STREET, BOTTOM OF MISSION HILLS 619.574.7737, SAFFRONSANDIEGO.COM Mango curry chicken at Antique Thai Cuisine

Bangkok Bay

A few furlongs from the racetrack, this cozy nook is a beloved eatery among Del Mar denizens. “People enjoy the intimate atmosphere, fresh, authentic food, and we’re vegetarian friendly, too,” says manager Varinda Jinatongthai. Central Thailand-inspired delights include green papaya salad, traditional soups, drunken noodles and assorted curries. Leave room for fried bananas with silky coconut ice cream. Bangkok Bay 731 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, 858.792.2427, bangkok-bay.com

Spice and Rice Thai Kitchen Innovative creations such as prawns with curry lobster sauce, honey-ginger glazed duck and pineapple fried rice presented in a tropical shell fill the menu at Spice and Rice. “Food is constantly evolving in Thailand,” says long-time owner, Kat Bhakdibutr, “and we want to bring it back here.” Dishes are tweaked per order from mild to super spicy, with plenty of notches in between. “I’m a medium kind of guy myself,” Bhakdibutr says. Spice and Rice Thai Kitchen 7734 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, 858.456.0466, spiceandricethaikitchen.com

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Compared to the relative newness of neighboring Gaslamp eateries, Royal Thai is practically a historical site. “After over 20 years, we still keep the menu fresh with updates every year,” says manager James Bun. One heritage favorite appetizer is the Pots of Gold, crispy shells filled with chicken (real or vegetarian), onion, potato and curry, and served with cucumber chutney. The spicy and sour Pompano fish is another on the most-ordered list. Royal Thai 467 5th Avenue, Gaslamp, 619.230.8424, royalthaicuisine.com

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If you have a yen for fine Thai dining and gourmet dishes prepared by chefs trained under the tutelage of the Queen of Bangkok’s cook, you’ve come to the right place. “Everyone loves Celadon shrimp,” says owner Joanne Thao, “blending red curry and coconut milk, straw mushrooms, lime leaves and basil.” End the meal on a sweet note with one of the Queen’s choices—divine mango sticky rice. Celadon 3671 5th Avenue, Hillcrest, 619.297.8424, celadonrestaurant.com

Chedi Thai Bistro

The Carmel Valley location is filled with tumult, especially around the clubby bar. Aromas beckon as an over-the-rainbow curry selection and traditional noodle and pasta dishes mingle with everything from oink and quack to cluck and ribbit—Siamese spare ribs, choo-chee duck, lemon grass chicken on a sizzling plate and deep-fried frog’s legs with spicy chili sauce jump off the menu. Coconut caramel custard or plum wine ice cream make for sweet endings. Satellite locations are open in Rancho Bernardo and Mira Mesa. Spices Thai Café 3810 Valley Centre Drive, Carmel Valley, 858.259.0889 6785 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa, 858.552.8845 16441 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, 858.674.4665 spicesthaisandiego.com

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This spot in La Jolla is the artsy brainchild of a creative husband-and-wife team. “The wonderful presentation of each dish is just as exciting as the fabulous flavors,” says hubby and co-owner, Tom Techathamnukool. Techathamnukool recommends the melt-in-your-mouth, curry-braised New Zealand rack of lamb; and his crispy, whole red snapper, glazed in a three-flavor sauce and served with traditional jasmine, brown or sticky rice. Substitute quinoa for a healthful, avant-garde twist. Chedi Thai Bistro 737 Pearl Street, La Jolla, 858.551.8424, chedithaibistro.com

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At Thai Island, dishes from the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai can be ordered with a side of sushi. Owner Tag I touts the restaurant’s Thai barbecue chicken (marinated for 24 hours in a curry and Thai herb sauce) and the Four Season seafood—mouth-watering underwater treasures including green mussels, calamari, crabmeat, shrimp and clams. Thai Island 1134 7th Avenue, downtown, 619.232.7576

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Falling in love with a hometown brew By Brandon Hernández an Diegans love their San Diego beer. So do out-of-towners, and no discussion of SD suds is complete without mention of the brew that started the nation’s love affair with America’s Finest City—Stone Brewing Co.’s Arrogant Bastard Ale. Since its introduction in 1997, this brawny, yet strangely endearing brew has been one of the biggest selling beers and talking points among craft beer enthusiasts in the US. All this, despite a marketing campaign that deems the average beer drinker “unworthy” and unable to handle something so incredible. Ironically, it was an error during the initial brewing process that created Arrogant Bastard’s one-of-a-kind, in-your-face flavor profile. No one could have predicted then that this most delightful blunder would make beer journalists and drinkers worldwide not only talk about Stone (the 15th largest brewery on the planet) but also come to regard San Diego County as craft beer nirvana. Over the past 13 years, Stone has (purposely) spawned three distinct permutations of the beer, which have garnered as much of a following as the original. Since everybody’s tastes are different, I rounded up my very own beer-geek panel to give the skinny on what to expect from each of these beloved Bastards.

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OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale 7.2% ABV, wood-aged in 12 oz. bottle six-packs A smoother, silkier version of the original that features an almost smoky woodiness, hints of vanilla and a bit more hop bitterness than the base model. Jason Megraw: “This is a good beer if you don’t like IPAs (India pale ales). There’s intense bitterness, but it doesn’t assault the senses.” Get Some: Better-stocked local grocery stores and liquor stores yearround.

Double Bastard Ale 11.2% ABV, winter seasonal in 22 oz. bottles A harsher, sweeter concoction with pronounced citrus hop notes plus a dry finish, prune-like aroma and warming quality common in high-alcohol brews. Hernández: “It’s much drier and sweeter than the lower-alcohol version, with cereal-like notes plus a bit of afterburn at the end.” Get Some: Well-stocked grocery and liquor stores starting in November.

Lukcy Bastard Ale 8.5% ABV, limited one-time release in 22 oz. bottles A blending of original, Oaked and Double Bastard, this “cuvee” comes on strong with a melee of fruitiness, earthiness and oakiness, all battling for attention on the palate. Hernández: “There’s a distinct dried fruit burst at first taste that’s almost immediately canceled out by a dry, grainy finish.” Get Some: BevMo and beer-centric liquor stores right now.

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John Audley Hometown: Kansas City, MO Hood: Ocean Beach Website: bewaterphoto.com Favorite things to shoot: “Studio work, product, fashion, ad work. Oh, and nightlife. Abstract photos.” Would love to shoot: “More travel stuff, exotic locations, exotic women, wild architecture and design.” When un-scene: “Surf, when my shoulder is healthy. Run. Snowboard or rock climb. Hang with my lady. Run my business.”

James Norton Hometown: Boston, MA Hood: Gaslamp Website: shootnorton.com Favorite thing to shoot: “Independent art photography, editorial portraiture and fashion.” Always wanted to shoot: “A high-end advertising campaign. When un-scene: “Hiking, skiing or just spending time with my girlfriend.” 60

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Tommy McAdams Hometown: San Diego Hood: Golden Hill Website: shotbytommy.com Favorite things to shoot: “I love shooting fashion and editorial style pieces. I use 35mm and medium format film for most of my photo shoots, so it’s always super exciting.” Always wanted to shoot: “I usually shoot what I want, but I guess it would be a major campaign for a company—definitely a goal of mine.” When un-scene: “First, I need to stop into Influx and get an espresso, then I like to get a nice shoe shine until I figure out what to do with myself when I’m not taking photos. I like to surf, ride my bike and hit up shows.”

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Brent Andeck Hometown: San Diego Hood: Near SDSU Website: sdphotofactory.com Favorite things to shoot: “Action Sports and event photography—I meet so many interesting people.” Always wanted to shoot: “For the NFL and be on the Chargers sideline with my 300mm lens. Either that or travel around the world shooting for National Geographic. When un-scene: “I love taking road trips, hosting the weekend barbecue/tailgate or playing in random sports leagues.”

Favorite thing to shoot: “Celebrity events, recording studio sessions, anything involving professional artists showcasing their talent.” Always wanted to shoot: “A published commercial advertisement with Eva Mendes, Halle Berry or Beyonce.” When un-scene: “Probably with my Blackberry in LA or at home—both are safe havens from the San Diego madness.” <smiles> (Continued on Page 62) pacificsandiego.com

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Stacy Keck Hometown: Sacramento, CA Hood: Bankers Hill Website: stacymariesd.com Favorite thing to shoot: “Penguins, poodles and ponies.” Always wanted to shoot: “Unicorns.” When un-scene: “Making mixtapes, editing photos and chasing unicorns.”

Leetal Elmaleh Bobby Reyes Hometown: Poway Hood: San Diego Website: eventvibe.com (primary), sdchoicephoto.com (weddings), modelmayhem. com/bobbyreyes (models) Favorite thing to shoot: “Weddings and fashion. Being in the nightlife industry, our business is meeting women—and business is booming.” Always wanted to shoot: “Megan Fox or Sloan from Entourage. Can I choose both?” When un-scene: “I get asked this all the time, since I’m out four to six days a week. I like to stay home with my pups, Zero and Storm Shadow, and you will always find me on Xbox Live, playing Rock Band, DJ Hero, Call of Duty and Dance Central. Yes, my pups and I are complete computer nerds.”

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Hometown: South Africa (been in San Diego 20 years) Hood: Bird Rock, La Jolla Website: facebook.com/leetalphotography Favorite thing to shoot: “Culture, travel, life happening before my eyes.” Always wanted to shoot: “African safari, surfers while I’m in the water, high-end couture fashion shoot.” When un-scene: “At Firehouse, serving you; Analog, snapping SD’s nightlife; Syrah, sipping on a glass of red; and wandering the beaches chasing surf.”

Jeff “Turbo” Corrigan Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Hood: Little Italy (since 2002) Website: turbo.fm Favorite thing to shoot: “I absolutely love shooting live music and large events—the larger the stage production and the more access I get, the happier I am. Anything that allows me to document the behind-the-scenes is exhilarating and the most epic.” Always wanted to shoot: “I’d love to shoot a cover for Rolling Stone. But, realistically, I’d love to go on world tour with a band or musician and be the stills photographer for the entire time—an embedded tour photojournalist.” When un-scene: “Watching baseball. I’m a huge Padres fan. I have season tickets and I try to go to 40plus games a year.”

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Hello, Bar West! Welcome, everyone, to PacificSD’s Dating Game. Can I get a whoop-whoop?!

<crowd cheers, whoops> Host: I’m Alyson Baker from PacificSD. Chuck Woolery called in sick. Tonight, three bachelors will compete for one woman’s heart. That woman is the statuesque blond sitting here before you. Please say hello to Tandy. <crowd cheers> Host: Tandy, without revealing your age or what you do for a living, tell us who you are and why you’re here tonight.

TANDY: Well, my name is Tandy and I’m a fun-loving gal. Hopefully, maybe, there’ll be a little spark and I’ll go on a great date tonight! Host: Now I’d like to introduce you to the three bachelors Tandy will choose from without seeing their faces before she makes her choice. Everyone, please give a warm welcome to our brave bachelors. <crowd claps, roars> Host: Here’s how it works. Tandy will ask the bachelors a series of questions, then pick which lucky guy she’ll have dinner with this evening. First, let’s meet the bachelors. Bachelor #1, without revealing your name, age or income, please say hello to Tandy and say something about yourself. (Continued on Page 68) 66

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BACHELOR #1: Hello, Tammy! I make cheese. Host: He makes cheese? Bachelor #1 makes cheese. Woohoo! <crowd laughs> Okay, Bachelor #2, your turn. BACHELOR #2: Ok, I just want to get this correct. This is “Tandy,” so it’s “candy” with a T?

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TANDY: Correct. BACHELOR #2: Ok, Tandy, I make love. <crowd laughs> Host: Bachelor #3, you’re up. BACHELOR #3: So, we have cheese, love…I babysit. The thing is, though, I wish I could babysit kids, but I babysit 40- and 50-year-olds. Host: Okay, Tandy. You’re up. Ask the gentlemen what you need to know to pick which one you’ll have dinner with.

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TANDY: Bachelor #1, what one question would you ask me to figure out if we were a good match? Besides if I make cheese. <crowd laughs> BACHELOR #1: What one thing would you like to do on a Saturday evening? TANDY: Ok, all right…it’s Friday, but— BACHELOR #1: I’m looking ahead to the future.

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tasting on a hot air balloon. TANDY: Ooh, all right, not too shabby. That’s a couple points there. Bachelor #3, what super power would you like to be endowed with? <woman in crowd shouts, “he already has it!”> BACHELOR #3: Your choice of words leaves much for the imagination, but I’ll keep this PG for the kid readers in the audience. I think if I had a super power I would fly. TANDY: You would fly? BACHELOR #3: Yeah, no doubt, because then I could go wherever the hell I wanted to. Doesn’t matter what time of day it is, I’m there, done! And don’t worry, I’d carry you with me. TANDY: Nice. All right, we’ll go back to #1. Cheesemaker, give me your best pickup line. <big laugh> BACHELOR #1: Hey baby, what are you wearing? TANDY: That’s it? Ok, Bachelor #2, if I were a map of the US, where would you travel to first and why? BACHELOR #2: I’d travel to the Florida Keys. TANDY: All right. Any particular reason? BACHELOR #2: Yeah, cause it’s beautiful out there. The weather’s incredible. We’d have a wonderful time, we wouldn’t be cold, I’d get a chance to see what you look like in all different kinds of outfits and I think we’d have a lot of fun.

TANDY: All right, I’m going to do this with Bachelor #3. If I were a map of the US, where would you travel to first and why? BACHELOR #3: So, if you were a map of the United States? I think I’d go— <woman in crowd yells: “go down south!”> TANDY: To the Grand Tetons? Want me to help you? BACHELOR #3: The Grand Tetons? I’d definitely travel to the highest peak of the Continental Divide if that’s the case, where it’s a little cold and you gotta stay a bit warm together. TANDY: Nice, that’s perfect. Bachelor #1, if you were a food, what would you be and why would I eat you? BACHELOR #1: Oh, you already know what that answer is. TANDY: I know, don’t say cheese! <crowd laughs> Just don’t. BACHELOR #1: Sushi, because it’s raw. TANDY: All right, getting better. I’d like to hear Bachelor #2 answer the same question. BACHELOR #2: Now, does the food include a type of food, like Italian? TANDY: It can be any type, any piece, whatever. BACHELOR #2: If I could be any type of food, I’d probably say a gourmet hamburger. It’s juicy. If it’s got the right stuff, it’s got a little crunch to it, a lot of different flavors in it. I’ll go with that.

TANDY: All right, there you go. I’m not sure about the crunch part. What is the one thing about yourself that no girl should know? BACHELOR #2: What kind of question is that? The one thing no girl should know about me? Hmmm… TANDY: Buying time over there? BACHELOR #2: If it was something I didn’t want her to know, I wouldn’t tell her. I guess it would probably be that I really love children. TANDY: Really? Ok. <laughs> All right, lets see what question I want to ask. We’re on Bachelor #2 right? BACHELOR #3: Hey, three! Three! TANDY: All right, my bad, B! <crowd laughs> Bachelor #3, if you had to give up sex or talking for a year, which one would you pick and why? BACHELOR #3: That’s a pretty heavy question right there. Sex or talking for a year. Do you know what, if I’m going to be honest, I think I would give up sex. I think I’d give that up because, if you’re looking for more of a relationship, then a lot of it comes down to talking—you know, all that happy, fuzzy sh*t that happens in words. TANDY: I like that. If that was truthful, that was a good answer. Bachelor #1, if your house was on fire, what would you grab first as you ran out? BACHELOR #1: Probably my pussy…cat. <crowd laughs> (Continued on page 70 )

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TANDY: Your cat? Awww! Bachelor #2, what action figure best describes you? BACHELOR #2: Lion-O from ThunderCats. That is the man right there. TANDY: Aww, get it! Good one! That’s a good one. Bachelor #3, if I were stranded on a deserted island, how would you save me? BACHELOR #3: To be honest, I think I’d have to put on my flip-flops and walk on water to save you. <women squeal>

let’s hear from Bachelor #3. What would the theme song of our first date be? Don’t pick “Toot It And Boot It.” That won’t win anything. BACHELOR #3: Ok, have you ever seen Chariots of Fire? TANDY: No. BACHELOR #3: Aww, has anyone here seen Chariots of Fire? Okay, we’ve got one in the audience. The guy, he’s singing, dun-dun-dundun-duh, and he’s running in slow motion? That is epic. That’s the theme song. TANDY: When did that movie come out? BACHELOR #3: Like, 80s. I was probably—I don’t know what I was when it came out. TANDY: Oh, that was close. You can’t tell me your age. Ok, does anybody in the crowd have any good ones? <woman yells> TANDY: Bachelor #1, why should I pick you? That’s a good one. BACHELOR #1: Because I’m drinking a Coors Light.

TANDY: Look what you’re doing to these girls in the audience. That’s the perfect man right there. Bachelor #1, assuming you’re really loud while making whoopee, give me an idea of what that might sound like. BACHELOR #1: Oompa, loompa, doom-pa-dee-do! <crowd cheers> TANDY: Now, does that reveal your height? All right, 70

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TANDY: Bachelor #2, why should I pick you? BACHELOR #2: Right, we’re all drinking Coors Light. Well, you should pick me because, one, I know we’re going to have a great time, I’m going to make you laugh, I’m sarcastic, I can tell you’re witty, you’re quick, I think our wits would match well, and I’d like to see where we can take it from there. TANDY: All right, that’s a good answer. Bachelor #3, why should I pick you?

BACHELOR #3: This is the guy that’s going to fly—to walk on water, I mean. What else do you need? Host: Ok Tandy, that’s it for the questions. Now you can take a second to think about whom you want to pick. Crowd, go ahead and help her out. Whom do you think she should pick? <screams of “two” and “three.” one man screams “four.” one woman yells, “Number Three! If you don’t take him I will!”> TANDY: Man, I really, really liked #2’s last answer. All right think of a good one, one last question. Bachelor #1, what would we do tonight? Where would we go, what kind of date would we have? BACHELOR #1: We would have some wine and cheese and talk, get to know each other. TANDY: Ugh, really? Number two? BACHELOR #2: Okay, let me ask you some questions. What would you like to do tonight? TANDY: Oh, you’re going to switch it up on me, huh? BACHELOR #2: Well, yeah, in order to make plans, I would have to get to know you better right? TANDY: Shoot. BACHELOR #2: Do you like to dance? TANDY: Yes. BACHELOR #2: Ok, we can start with that. We’re already having drinks and getting into it. TANDY: You’re losing it; it’s slippin’. <crowd laughs> BACHELOR #2: All right, here’s what we’re going to do: grab a drink, get a bite to eat,

get something in our system and get to know each other a little bit better, crack some jokes, laugh a little bit and then enjoy the rest of the night and see where it takes us. TANDY: And you, #3? BACHELOR #3: Well, after Bachelor #2 is done with you… TANDY: Ew! <laughs> BACHELOR #3: I’ll pick you up and save you. <looks over at Bachelor #2> No disrespect. I think tonight we’re going to enjoy Bar West with some appetizers and probably get on with whatever agenda they have planned for us to support Bar West and Coors Light. But after that, to be honest, I think if I’m going to give up sex for a year then we’ll just have some good conversation. <woman in crowd begins humming Chariots of Fire song> Host: Ok, Tandy you’re up. Who do you pick? TANDY:I think I’m still going to go with Bachelor #2 Host: Ok, Bachelor #2 is the winner! Let’s give him a hand everyone! <crowd roars> Ok, Tandy, now let’s meet the guys you did not pick. <bachelors #1 and #3 step around the divider to say hello and goodbye to Tandy> Host: Ok, Tandy, it’s time to meet your date. Bachelor #2, come on down! On behalf of PacificSD and Bar West, thank you all so much! Stick around—we’ll buy you more drinks. <crowd roars> (Continued on page 72 )

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PacificSD: How is it going so far? TANDY: The date’s going really well. He’s very funny. So, not too shabby—it was a good pick. AARON: It’s going great. It’s a lot of fun. We’re getting along, I think, real well. There’s a lot of jokes and sarcasm and humor that’s going back and forth, and it’s been fun. What was your first impression of your date? TANDY: He’s interesting. He’s really, um…he’s a little on the bossy side, so I think he’s trying to control a lot, just with the dating and what to order and everything like that. So, yeah, we’ve got really strong personalities. AARON: She’s a very striking woman. In her looks, her attitude and demeanor. Her personality—she’s got a real strong personality, so it’s good. Is this the type of person you’d normally date? TANDY: I do like his personality. I think we can go back and forth with each other, and its pretty amusing. Would I pick him walking down the street? I don’t think so, but he’s really funny. AARON: Yeah, absolutely. She’s fun and she’s witty, you know? She’s got a good sense of humor, she’s playful, she seems like she’d just be a lot of fun and up for doing a lot of different things, so, I like that. What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? TANDY: I don’t know yet. Nothing really attractive; he can hold a conversation. AARON: I think she’s got a great sense of humor

Least attractive thing? TANDY: Just being a little too—it’s interesting how he’s, like, alpha-male, you know what I mean? Like, “sit here,” and “do this,” and “we’ll order this.” And that’s a put-off. AARON: There hasn’t really been a least attractive thing. What would your parents say if you brought your date home? TANDY: Not sure. AARON: She’s taller than you. Rate your date on a scale of one to 10 for looks? TANDY: He’s good looking; he’s definitely up there. He’s an eight or a nine. AARON: Nine. Personality? TANDY: I’d give him a 10. AARON: A 10. If you could leave right now without hurting your date’s feelings, would you? TANDY: No, I wouldn’t, ’cause my pizza’s waiting. AARON: I’d stay. Do you want to kiss your date now? TANDY: No, I don’t think so. AARON: No, I just ate jalapeno nachos. Does your date want to kiss you? TANDY: I don’t know, maybe. AARON: Probably not, because we both just ate jalapeño nachos. Anything you’d like to add? TANDY: This has been really fun. AARON: I’m still hungry. As their entrées arrive, the couple is finally left alone to enjoy the rest of the evening away from pesky photographers and game show hosts. We call the next morning to see what we missed. (Continued on Page 74 )

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PacificSD: Overall, how was the date? TANDY: I had a wonderful evening. I’m glad that I did the game show and for the opportunity to meet new people. The guys selected were fun, and my date following it was great. We ended up having a lot in common. AARON: The date was a lot of fun. We ate, drank, danced and talked a lot of smack. How was dinner? TANDY: It was fun and sophisticated. Bar West gave us a private booth in the back, quiet and out of the way of the madness of the club, which gave us a chance to get to know each other. AARON: We started off the date in the VIP area, which was enclosed with curtains for privacy—not that people gave us any. We had drinks, then ordered a pizza for the main course. What was the best part of the date? TANDY: The best part of the date was friendly competition and banter when we went to Brewley’s Pint to shoot pool. I won, of course. AARON: I had a great time with the dating game. WINNER! First time doing something like that. Lots of laughs from start to finish. Worst part? TANDY: There really wasn’t anything bad that went on. He See more photos was nice, funny and a a nd t h e V I D EO o f t h is d a t e a t complete gentleman. pacificsandiego.com AARON: The paparazzi. 74

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Funniest part? TANDY: His expression when we first saw each other. I was six-foot with my heels on, and he wasn’t. The game show answers were the funniest part, though. AARON: I can’t ignore the obvious— being six inches shorter then my date was hilarious. All you can do is laugh and go with the flow and have a good time. Was there a romantic connection? TANDY: We just enjoyed the night out and didn’t place any pressure on romance. It was fun laughing and having a battle of wits with each other. AARON: No romantic connection on this one. What happened after the magazine crew left you two alone? TANDY: We went to Brewley’s Pint to hang out and have some fun. It was relaxing with no pressure. We had a great time listening to music and playing pool. AARON: We decided to mingle with the crowd at Bar West for a while, then headed over to Brewley’s Pint to shoot pool and change scenery. That’s where we ended the night. Will there be a second date? TANDY: I would love to hang out with him again. I don’t think it was a love connection, I did have a wonderful time. AARON: She was a lot of fun, but no second date. Aftermatch: Love may be blind, but finding it on the far side of a bamboo screen at a bar in Pacific Beach is a tall order—about six-feet tall with heels. Luckily for Tandy, she had a blast and didn’t feel like she got the short end of the stick. Online dating seems to have its merits, and if PacificSD has anything to do with it, in-line dating will catch on soon enough. Next, we’ll be looking for three bachelorettes. You down? Email blinddate@ pacificsandiego.com.

Boys Don’t Cry A few words with the runners-up What did you think when you saw Tandy for the first time? Bachelor #1: Tall. Bachelor #3: My first thought was, “Hell-o!” Best part of the night? Bachelor #1: Meeting new people. Bachelor #3: Having most of the crowd chanting, ‘three, three, three,’ when Tandy was about to choose. That meant, even though I didn’t get chosen, I had the possibility of at least 50 other blind dates in the crowd. Worst part? Bachelor #1: There wasn’t one. Bachelor #3: When 25 of the 50 blind dates in the crowd turned out to be married or dating the other 25. Funniest part? Bachelor #1: Trying to explain to everyone the cheesemaking process and that it was only a hobby. Bachelor #3: Destroying all the glasses as I walked up onto the stage. Not normally a huge klutz. How did you feel when you didn’t get picked? Bachelor #1: Ha! Relieved. Bachelor #3: I was crying on the inside, but on the outside, I was singing “Chariots of Fire.” What can I say? I have a thing for Vangelis

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Ph o t o s b y J O H N AUD L EY ould you write the number of people you’ve slept with on a dry-erase thought bubble and let a photographer take your picture for a magazine in exchange for a comped drink? Armed with a bar tab and an eraser, the PacificSD crew takes the burning question to Firehouse in Pacific Beach and starts asking around.

What’s your number?

The reaction we get is pretty much the same from each person: laughing, then blushing, then a refusal to participate, then a few moments of stern contemplation followed by a fiendish smile while grabbing for a magic marker. “Does oral count?” one woman asks. We tell her it’s not about rules; it’s about getting something, or someone, off your chest. “Okay, I’ll do it,” she says, agreeing to participate only if we don’t indicate that she’s the one who asked the oral question. You’re secret’s safe, Mystery Woman…not counting that sign over your head. Say cheese! (Continued on Page 82)

Sara L., Pacific Beach, 22

Sequoia K., Los Angeles, 21

Jen O., Pacific Beach, 33 Rob W., Mission Beach, 29

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Hunter N., Point Loma, 80 Reggie C., Cortez Hill, 32

Greg S., Saskatchewan, CA, 28 (left)

Tommy K., Rancho Santa Fe, 30 Gavin N., Pacific Beach, 23

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Sara M., Memphis, 29 (left) Mindy Z., Pacific Beach, 28 (right)

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