Pacific San Diego Magazine, September 2012 issue

San Diego SAN DIEGO’S WHERE, WHEN AND WOW!

Karina Smirnoff

from “Dancing with the Stars” Fall fashion for her and him San Diego Film Festival exclusive Chargers season preview

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Editor’s Note

HUMAN RACE

NASCAR driver and GoDaddy spokesmodel Danica Patrick was leading the pack during a Montreal road race last week, when she ran over a shoe and finished in 27th place.

Just goes to show, women can’t drive.

(Kidding. It’s driving and thinking about shoes at the same time that causes problems.)

Karina Smirnoff, the celebrated ballroom queen of ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars,” thought about cars and clothes simultaneously during her recent trip to San Diego for this issue’s cover shoot, and she didn’t get into any accidents.

But she wasn’t driving.

There’s a place in American lore (and in Kearny Mesa) where off-duty exotic dancers sprawl on expensive cars. It’s an imaginary place men created out of fear that women behind the wheel could pose real dangers (like winning at NASCAR), so instead they placed them on the hood to look pretty.

As Forest Gump’s mom would say, “Pretty is as pretty does.”

In Ms. Smirnoff ’s case, “pretty” is a high-end, Finest City Fall Fashion road trip (see page 55) amid the hectic schedule of a rising Hollywood star. For Patrick, it’s competing with guys and beating them, and it’s only a matter of time before she takes the checkered flag.

Sorry for throwing that shoe, Danica. I was only trying to prove a point.

My self-inflicted punishment: the cute and zippy sweetheart pictured below, PacificSD’s new Street Team mobile furnished by Kearny Mesa Fiat (and designed by the unflappable R. Black), will be driven by women only.

The punishment I expect: one of the Street Team girls will wreck the car at the mall during Fashion’s Night Out (see page 21).

Don’t text and drive… you’re bound to send typoos.

XOXO ­— David Perloff, Editor-In-Chief

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A Finest City road trip with Karina Smirnoff

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DEPARTMENTS CURRENTS FIRST THINGS 23 Oh, Snap!

The Chargers are working

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Using cars to raise money

for kids – again CITY 28 Pier Group

The port of San Diego, its

cargo and where the cars go 30 On The Fence

U.S. Border Patrol, at work

in San Diego COOLTURE 32 For Reels

San Diego Film Festival

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A whole month dedicated

to artistry in San Diego

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Chainsaw responds to

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GROOVE 91 A Sound Plan

September’s concert

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TASTE 73 Reinventing the Meal

Restaurants on wheels, on

a roll in San Diego

French Tippler Why Americans are so fond of a drink from across the pond

100 On Hiatus

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new La Jolla lounge

80 Ciao! Time

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Blind Date: High There A connection in the sky reaches new heights back on earth

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September events THINK 114 Oh, Wheely?

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We know how disappointing it has been the last two years, So we are focused on doing all we can to win the AFC West

Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes looks forward to a successful season.

With regular season about to begin, the Chargers are working hard to return to the playoffs

By Dan McLellan

MIKE NOWAK

Oh Snap!

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could contend for the Super Bowl, but the preseason hype that has surrounded the team in recent years has faded after two consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs.

“We have high expectations,” quarterback Philip Rivers says. “We know how disappointing it has been the last two years. So, we are focused on doing all we can to win the AFC West.”

Dean Spanos, owner and team president, ignored a deluge of public pressure to fire general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv

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Turner at the end of last season. Spanos instead said the two gave the Chargers the best chance to win – he also committed himself to spending whatever it takes.

Since then, Smith has signed more than 20 veteran free agents, about half of which will make the final 53-man roster. Running back Ronnie Brown, outside linebacker Jarret Johnson, fullback Le’Ron McClain, wide receiver Robert Meachem and wide receiver Eddie Royal are all expected to play major roles.

Big things are also expected out of this year’s draft class. Outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (round one, 18th overall) and defensive end Kendall Reyes (round two, 49th overall) (continued on page 24)

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By Dan McLellan

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In exchange for votes to build PETCO Park, former Padres owner John Moores promised San Diego the team would always be competitive. We were told a new stadium would provide multiple revenue streams and that money would be spent on players’ salaries.

The Padres started this season with the lowest team payroll in Major League Baseball (just over $55 million) and have languished well below .500.

Moores recently sold our beloved Friars to investment banker Ron Fowler and a group of minority owners including former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley and pro golfer Phil Mickelson.

Now that the roughly $800 million deal is done, it’s time for the new owners to keep their pocket books open, retaining the club’s current quality players and signing expensive marquee free agents.

My hope: less was Moores’, and the change in ownership will equate to more wins and the more competitive Padres team we were promised.

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should help improve the pass rush dramatically. The Chargers defense was 23rd in the league with just 32 sacks a year ago.

“I think we updated in a lot of positions,” Turner says. “We are off to a good start in terms of being the type of team we want to be. We want to play very fast, be a very physical team.

You have to be a complete team to win in this league. So, we are working on all of the different facets that there are.”

The key to success is for the old and new players to come receiver Robert Meachem was signed together as a team, Wide as a free agent and is expected to help take according to inside the team to victory this season. linebacker Takeo Spikes, a 15-year vet and vocal leader. “The big thing is playing together as a unit,” Spikes says. “We have worked so hard to do the little things this offseason. We deserve that. Every single person deserves that from one another. Now it is time to put it together.”

If the Chargers can play as a cohesive unit, then perhaps they can finally live up to the hype of the recent past. “We are a better team than we have been in the last couple of years,” Turner says, “but we still have a lot of work to do.”

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By Whitney Butler Photos by Nino Venturella

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The Coronado Bay Bridge and Interstate 5 north will be closed September 8, as a motorcade of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other sports and exotic cars follows a 40-mile route from Hotel Del Coronado to the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Nino Venturella, a private banker with Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group in La Jolla, launched Cruise 4 Kids last year to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito (BGCSD), recruiting his high net-worth clients to show off their expensive cars for a cause. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are creating a signature event in San Diego unlike any other,â&#x20AC;?

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As a helicopter documents the action from overhead, Venturella will lead the ground rally in a Ferrari 360 Spider, decorated to look like a CHP patrol car. A proud moment to be sure, especially considering that, according to Caltrans, the Coronado Bridge has previously been closed only for presidents, governors and foreign dignitaries.

Cruise 4 Kids is a private event limited to 100 cars, each representing a $300 donation to BGCSD. Additional funds will be raised via $20 entry fees for the post-rally public event at Del Mar Fairgrounds, where attendees can check out the cars, experience driving simulators and take pictures with Charger Girls. c4ksd.com

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The Port of San Diego, its cargo and where

By Chris Pocock Since its founding in 1962, the Port of San Diego has been a gateway to imports from all over the world.

“We depend on shipping to get a lot of our goods from Asia and Europe,” says the Port’s PR representative, Marguerite Elicone.

Boatloads of cars – Acuras, Audis, Bentleys, Hondas, Lotuses, Porsches and more – comprise a big chunk of the water traffic, accounting for 15 of the Port’s 37 deliveries in June.

American cars headed for China also pass through the Port.

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their way to various parts of the U.S. through the Port, which Elicone says is a boon for the local economy.

“The maritime businesses alone generate approximately 42,000 jobs in the San Diego region,” she says, adding that these businesses “have very good, family-sustaining wages and pump a lot of money into the region.”

In early August, more than 1,000 Volkswagen Beetles and Jettas arrived at the Port from Mexico. According to Elicone, this is good news not just for the local economy, but also for freeway traffic.

“If you didn’t have shipping, you would have a lot more trucks on the road,” she says. portofsandiego.org

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CRUISE CONTROL Each cruise ship arriving at the Port of San Diego generates an estimated $1 million for the local tourism industry, a considerable amount given the 90 cruise ships expected to visit San Diego next year.

LAND, HO! In 2011, the Port raked in nearly $81 million through real estate management, leasing space to industrial tenants (such as General Dynamics and NASCO) as well as several restaurants and hotels.

PEEL APPEAL Dole Food Company, Inc.’s relationship with the Port, which began in 2001, was extended for another 25 years on August 14. Approximately 95,000 20-foot containers of Dole fruit and vegetables arrive in San Diego each year through the company’s one million square-foot space at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, which it leases from the Port.

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By Carlos Gomez You see them at various checkpoints throughout Southern California. And you’ve definitely seen them on your way back from a night of partying – or whatever it is you do – in Tijuana.

Neither military nor police, green-clad U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are tasked with enforcing immigration and drug laws, and keeping terrorists and their weapons from entering the country.

Given its location, CBP’s San Diego sector is right on the front line.

The sector is responsible for 7,000 square miles, including 60 linear miles of international boundary with Mexico and 114 miles of coastline. Guarding such varied terrain requires a special unit for seeking out and shutting down drugand human-smuggling tunnels, a task force to counter threats by air (smugglers sometimes fly motor-powered hang gliders across the border to drop drugs on this side of the fence) and a searchand-rescue team.

“Our agents are always going to be

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looking to save lives. We’ll help anyone,” says Border Patrol agent Michael Jimenez of the San Diego sector’s Chula Vista headquarters, citing the various times he and his fellow agents have assisted and/or searched for missing hikers and campers.

CBP enlists the help of citizens through its community outreach programs, which educates the public about CBP’s mission and the specific threats border communities face, explains Jacopo Bruni, a Border Patrol agent and a public affairs officer for the San Diego sector.

With lines of communication open, Bruni says civilians are more likely to get involved with keeping their neighborhoods safe.

CBP’s penchant for multitasking, combined with its public awareness initiatives, seems to have made an impact: in 2011, the San Diego sector was the nation’s number one in terms of drug bust, seizing 68,825 pounds of marijuana, 2,594 pounds of cocaine and 548 pounds of methamphetamines.

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Catch of the Day • On July 20, in Calexico, Calif., CBP detained a car with $210,499 hidden in its gas tank. The vehicle and its three passengers – a 29-year-old man (who’s a permanent resident of the U.S.), his wife and daughter – were at an inspection point on their way to Mexico, when a detector dog alerted on the car.

• On July 27, CBP agents seized a 27-foot boat off off Santa Barbara, confiscating 6,619 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $10 million.

• On August 2, CBP stopped a vehicle carrying 47 pounds of liquid methamphetamine, which has a street value of $952,400. Later that day, agents discovered an unattended vehicle containing 28 packages of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $1,157,000.

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FROM TOP: Pennie Lane breaking hearts in 1973; director Gus Van Zant on the set of his new film, “Promise Land,” starring Matt Damon and John Krasinsk i; San Diego writer/director/producer Vernon Mortenson with actor M ichael Madsen on the set of “The Sorrow”; Scott Wenger directing his film “Zombie Man.”

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For Reels San Diego Film Festival projects genuine global buzz

By David Nelson

International Auto Show (his current full-time gig), he’s responsible for a sixfigure attendance at the Convention Center each December.

One person’s upcoming visit to San Diego for SDFF has Leap jumping.

“I’m excited Gus Van Sant is coming,” he says of one of his old friends and favorite directors, whose films include “Good Will Hunting,” “Milk” and “My Own Private Idaho.”

Trekkies nationwide are atwitter about the arrival of Rob Roddenberry (son of legendary “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry), who’s bringing “Trek Nation” and another film called “White Room” to SDFF. Last year, SDFF was confined to Downtown. This year, the films, the fest and its popular afterparties (see page 38) have spread out.

“We’re expanding from the Gaslamp to La Jolla to make the festival accessible to all San Diego,” Leap says.

And with 50 percent more films (nearly 120 in total) being screened this go-round, SDFF is already on track to become one of America’s Finest film festivals… reely.

Find movie screening and afterparty info on page 38.

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The San Diego Film Festival (SDFF), now in its 11th year, lights up screens September 26 to 30.

Appointed president of the board of directors of the non-profit San Diego Film Foundation, local publishing guru Kevin Leap, who’s been at the helm of the North County Times and San Diego and Riviera magazines, is leading the team charged with developing SDFF into one of the West Coast’s most respected festivals.

“Film is one of my passions, and I’m dedicated to making this one of San Diego’s premier events, recognized on an international scale,” Leap says, quick to point out that most of the credit for SDFF’s mounting hoopla goes to the foundation’s CEO, Dale Strack; vice president of programming, Tonya Mantooth; vice president of sponsorship, Steven Persitza; and vice president of marketing, Patti Judd.

“We’re blowing up borders, screening films from Croatia, Japan and Brazil – from all over the world,” he says. “And we’re hoping to host filmmakers from those countries as well.”

If drawing big crowds has anything to do with the success of the project (it does), Leap’s the right man for the job. As director of the San Diego

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FROM TOP: Actor Kirk Harris in “T he Sorrow”; director Vernon Mortenson on-s et with actor M ichael M adsen; actors Ryan Balance and John Savage in “The Sorrow.”

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and traveled all my young life and then joined the Navy and traveled more.”

(He’s been to 87 countries so far.)

As managing partner of Los Angelesbased Rogue Arts (roguearts.com), an independent film production and distribution company, Mortenson will soon head to Mexico, where his company is one of only three U.S. indies to successfully co-produce a feature film (“The Kid: Chamaco”) using the Mexican Film Fund. His new movie, “Here Lies Miguel Cervantes,” will show at SDFF and is Rogue Arts’ second collaboration with prestigious Mexican filmmaker Miguel Necoechea.

Although he’s had a penchant for filming south of the border, Mortenson sees San Diego as having a bright future in the movie business.

“We have an opportunity to provide a great alternative to Los Angeles,” he says.

“I’ve watched many good filmmakers leave San Diego because they couldn’t support themselves here, and that’s a shame.

Building the San Diego Film Festival will strengthen the film industry here.”

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An experience he had in high school catapulted Vernon Mortenson into what would become a career in film.

“My dad’s cousin was a Teamster at Universal. He took me on the set of ‘Back to the Future’ for two weeks, and I just fell in love with it,” says Mortenson, who lives with his wife, son and three Newfoundlands on an East County ranch. “My dad said, ‘You have to go to film school if you want to work in movies.’”

Mortenson went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in film and a master’s in screenwriting (“I was lucky to study under Sid Field, who literally wrote the book on screenplay structure”), but only after spending 20 years as a U.S. Navy Special Warfare commando stationed on Coronado.

“I think life experience is the single most important thing to a writer,” says Mortenson, now a writer, director and producer. “I write about my life experiences, that I was a missionaries’ kid

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“We have an opportunity to provide a great alternative to Los Angeles” —Vernon Mortenson

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FROM TOP: Director Scott Wenger lines up the s hot; an actress in full zombie costume; the crew on set of Wenger’s new film, “Zombie Man.”

BETTER OFF DEAD Thanks to a zombie flick, a moviegoer finds new life as a director

“It’s not a horror flick, but rather a drama, comedy and political satire,” Wenger says. “I look at zombies as a metaphor for certain aspects of our culture.”

“Zombie Man” was shot entirely in San Diego, with an entirely local cast and crew, a fact that seems to have influenced the film’s plot line, which has zombies dealing with, among other modern issues, illegal immigration.

“What I bring to the film world is from my life experience,” says Wenger.

“I’m intensely interested in what it means to be human, what it means to be us. All my films will probably deal with this topic in one way or another.”

A longtime SDFF fan, Wenger is thrilled his creation will be a part of it.

“I’ve attended for years as an audience member,” he says. “Now, I get to attend as a filmmaker… and I’m excited to be on the other side.”

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Debuting at SDFF is “Zombie Man,” a film by Army combat veteran, MBA, businessowner and North County resident, Scott Wenger.

Wenger, who directed and executiveproduced the 20-minute feature, has no background in film. But the venture wasn’t much of a stretch, since his creative media firm specializes in web development and design.

“It takes a lot to get a film to this point,” he says, “and to be able to show it at a venue like San Diego Film Festival is incredibly gratifying.”

Set 28 years after an infectious outbreak that made zombies a part of national life, Wenger’s film follows a young man searching for his “mombie,” who was placed in a “zombie preserve” when he was a child.

“It takes a lot to get a film to this point, and to be able to show it at a venue like San Diego Film Festival is incredibly gratifying.”

—Scott Wenger

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Pennie Lane stays connected to the music world from her Portland, Oregon, farm.

Where to see (and be) a big-screen celeb Rub elbows with filmmakers and celebrity guests, and then be prepared to rub your eyes the next morning, because these SDFF afterparties can go late into the night. Find updated information at sdff.org.

1970s rock star muse hosts party at SDFF San Diego-bred writer and director Cameron Crowe’s hit 2000 film, “Almost Famous,” features Kate Hudson in the role of a groupie named Pennie Lane.

The real Pennie Lane (born Pennie Trumbull) is alive and well, living on scenic Sauvie Island, in Portland, Oregon.

“I’m really looking forward to the ‘Almost Famous’ Block Party on Friday night [September 28],” says Lane. “I lived in San Diego most of my adult life, and it will be good to be back. I’m excited about Thursday, too, because they’re doing a tribute to Gus Van Sant, who truly deserves this honor.”

In 1972, Lane created a quartet among Portland friends who became The Flying Garter Girls. They adopted the names Sexy Sandi, Miss Julia and the Real Camille, and became known as the “ultimate in entertainment for entertainers.” For three years, the girls were invited to join rock tours on the West Coast, becoming the ultimate insiders, yet they never spoke of it.

Their motto: (We) Don’t Kiss and Tell!

These days, Lane’s social calendar

remains full.

“I’m up at 5 a.m. every morning,” she says. “I do most of the work myself on my 16-acre Rock ‘n’ Roll Ranch. However, I’m a great supporter of young talent and always welcome new bands. I encourage them to come out to the ranch and play their original music. And when touring friends are playing Portland, it’s not uncommon to have them show up after their show and play some amazing acoustic music around the bonfire.”

Lane’s current project: raising Icelandic lambs and pinot noir wine grapes on an Oregon farm that’s been in her family since the 1950s. And if she gets her way, which she usually does, she’ll some day use part of the land to build a retirement home for rock stars.

“It’ll be called The Raisin Ranch, because we’ll all be wrinkled up like raisins. But it will be fabulous! Let’s face it, when we get to be a certain age, we all will need a great place where we can still party together.”

Rock on, Ms. Lane. Rock on.

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Wednesday, 9/26: Opening night premiere and party (9 p.m. – midnight at FLUXX, 500 4th. Ave., Gaslamp) After walking the red carpet for the feature film premiere at the Gaslamp’s Reading Cinemas, paint the town red at FLUXX nightclub and enjoy Spanish cuisine courtesy of Café Sevilla.

Thursday, 9/27: Gus Van Sant tribute and retrospective (5:30 – 11:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Theater at MCASD, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla) Join celebrities and filmmakers in celebrating the life and career of director Gus Van Sant – whose films include “Milk” and “Good Will Hunting.” This posh, yet casual, night of film and fun includes cocktails and food from Brian Malarkey’s new La Jolla restaurant, Herringbone.

Friday, 9/28: “Almost Famous” Block Party (5 – 11 p.m. at Fifth Ave. and G St., Gaslamp) Rock ‘n’ roll in the streets of the Gaslamp with ’70s music and a screening of Cameron Crowe’s Academy Award®-winning film, “Almost Famous.” The real Pennie Lane, the inspiration for the character played by Kate Hudson in the film, will host the event, which features food by Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and live music courtesy of House of Blues.

Saturday, 9/29: Filmmaker’s Brewhaha and awards night (9 p.m. – midnight at Hotel Palomar, 1047 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp) Everyone’s a winner, but only the top filmmakers will win SDFF’s coveted awards at this mega-fest in the Gaslamp.

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SDFF movie times and theaters (find updated info at sdff.org) Reading Cinemas 701 5th Ave., Gaslamp 619.232.0401, readingcinemasus.com

MCASD La Jolla 700 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.454.3541 mcasd.org

Showtimes for both theaters: Thursday, 9/27: 3 – 10 p.m.

Friday, 9/28: 3 – 10 p.m.

Saturday, 9/29: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, 9/30: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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A whole month dedicated to artistry in San Diego

By Patricia B. Dwyer As proclaimed by San Diego City Council in 2010, September is Arts Month San Diego, a time when local galleries and other artistic institutions bloom with a multitude of shows and exhibits, helping immerse San Diegans (and the world) in the city’s burgeoning art scene.

Here’s a handful of highlights, spanning the county and gamut of mediums.

For a full listing of events, check out artsmonthsd.com.

9/6-9: ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Fair Balboa Park Activity Center artsandiego2012.com

Now in its fourth year, ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Fair (ASD) brings together local and international art, bolstering the city’s growing reputation as a destination for artists and art enthusiasts.

The four-day series of events is expected to draw a crowd of more than 8,000 people to the Balboa Park Activity Center, which will be separated into four “districts”: contemporary art, contemporary product and furniture design, mid-century and modern art, and solo-artist curated booths.

“We want the fair to feel hyper-local while also having an international influence,” says ASD founder, Ann Berchtold. “We wanted to make it much more experiential, not just something you walk through.”

All of the pieces at ASD will be for sale, with prices ranging from a $500 local artist’s painting to a $1 million Picasso.

“It’s not just a museum show for people to come look at art,” says Berchtold. “Our hope is that people come and buy artwork, because then it supports the scene.”

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9/8-10/6: Taetrum et Dulce: Lux in Tenebris Distinction Gallery, Escondido distinctionart.com

Lowbrow/pop surrealist art looks how it sounds – think a Freudian cartoon nightmare with a sense of humor. See standout examples of this contemporary and engaging genre when “Taetrum et Dulce: Lux in Tenebris” arrives at the newly renovated Distinction Gallery in Escondido.

David Vecchiato, art director of Italy’s esteemed MondoPOP gallery, teamed up with Texas artist Dan Barry to curate the show, the Latin title of which roughly translates to “The Creepy and Sweet (or The Ugly and Delightful): Light in Darkness.”

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9/9-10/21: Galaxy of Glass

A nod to three communitybased art shows

Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook fallbrookartcenter.org

Fifty years of glass art will be on display and for sale in “Galaxy of Glass,” a Fallbrook Art Center exhibition that celebrates the medium and its American heritage. (Glass art first flared up in the 1950s, after the popularity of ceramic craft art had been established.) “[Glass art] is magical, because it’s dirt, sand and color, mixed with flames…and out comes this wonderful creation,” says Mary Perhacs, the art center’s executive director.

On September 8 and 22, visitors will get the chance to participate in the creation of glass art at a studio down the street from the Fallbrook gallery.

9/15: Haute La Jolla Nights Galleries and stores throughout downtown La Jolla lajollabythesea.com/hautelajollanights

Downtown La Jolla’s art galleries and retail shops will keep their doors open late for the third and final Saturday this summer, inviting passersby to stop in and browse as jazz, rock and other live musicians perform on street corners throughout the neighborhood.

9/6-9: Barrio Logan Art District’s 3rd Art Crawl Various locations in Barrio Logan barrioartsdistrict.com

Experience the culture and community of Barrio Logan during this self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood’s art district, which includes art studios, cafés, galleries and creative spaces.

9/22-23: Carlsbad ArtSplash Armada Drive (above The Flower Fields), Carlsbad carlsbadartsplash.org AB OVE : “Dou ble Layer Dichroic O ctopu s” b y Dan M cStoc k er; LEFT : “Sea Foam Triangular Vase” b y Bu zz Blo dgett.

Chalk art, street painting, and stage and street performers are among the highlights of this community street fair, proceeds from which go toward grants for arts programs in North County schools.

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When responsible human beings form opinions about sports – or anything else for that matter – they shan’t dare express them before first checking with the Dean of American Sportscasters, His Dishonorable Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph.

Chainsaw, When Chargers running back Ryan Mathews broke his clavichord on the very first run of the preseason, I thought, “Not again! Another Chargers season D.O.A.” — Jack Soffalot, Lakeside

for untucking after. But it cut both ways in this particular case, if you will, since the Bulgarian “lady” rowers averaged 6’3” 230 and two of them had to work the bilge pump in the final 500 meters of their heat. They didn’t medal.

Jack, Fortunately, the guys at Piano Restoration in North Park got his clavichord back up to speed very quickly. However, though Ryan’s clavicle snapped like a No. 2 pencil in August, by the time you read this, he should be back on the field and available to be injured once again.

Chainsaw, I thought it was hysterical when NBC’s Olympic basketball announcer spotted “Mark Zuckerberg” in the crowd, when it was actually Jessie Eisenberg, the guy who played Zuckerberg in “The Social Network.”

What a dummy!

— Sophie LeRuppalreddy, North Park

Chainsaw, I loved the Olympics, but is it me, or did Great Britain win more medals than it usually does? I think I smell something.

— Finn Gerderoffen, Carlsbad

Sophie, That announcer has already changed his Facebook status to “Separated from NBC.” Earlier in the game, the announcer thought he spotted Hannibal Lecter in the crowd and started screaming, “There he is! Get him!

Get him!” Moments later, the world looked on, horrified, as bobbies beat the crap out of Anthony Hopkins.

Finn, It might be the fish and chips. Yeah, the Olympic committee always likes to perk the host country with indigenous events to boost its national pride. Sure enough, the Brits won the bulk of their medals in events like Coal Mining, Kilt Flapping, Kidney Pie Eating and Synchronized Bad Dentistry.

Chainsaw, Do you think transgender athletes being able to compete against their new gender creates an unfair advantage?

— Izzy Adooterchic, Bankers Hill

Lou, Your clubs.

Izzy, I think at the very least you gotta have all the surgeries first. How the Bulgarian Women’s Olympic rowing team fooled the judges, I’ll never know. They had two different assistant coaches: one for tucking before the races, and another

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Chainsaw, This summer I played in a charity golf tournament where underprivileged boys raised summer camp money by caddying for us. But since I finished last, I only gave the kid five bucks. What do you think I should have given him?

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When weekend adventures call for a warm, cozy look, add an accessory – like a patterned scarf or newspaper-boy hat – to bring your style up a notch.

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Sorry to be harsh, but it’s time for a new look, Dude

By Leslie Marcus / Photos by Jeff “Turbo” Corrigan In the 1995 movie “Clueless,” Cher (played by Alicia Silverstone) says, “I don’t get how guys dress today. I mean, come on, it looks like they just fell out of bed and put on some baggy pants and take their greasy hair, ew, and cover it up with a backwards cap and like, we’re expected to swoon? I don’t think so!”

If Cher lived in San Diego today, she’d add “flip flops” to that famous line. Sure, the city’s got lovely weather and a laidback vibe, but that’s not a pass to dress like a schlub.

“It’s about raising the bar a little bit without having to be über-chic New York,” says Francine Miley, director of marketing and business development at Fashion Valley. “Guys should integrate some elements of style without being over-the-top.”

Miley and I discuss local men’s fashion, or lack thereof, while sitting courtside at Fashion Valley, between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, a location that plays host to a perfectly fitting three-piece ensemble: iced lattes, people-watching and style inspiration.

Instead of throwing on a crewneck tee or sweater, try one with a “V” to catch a little more attention.

Chinos come in a variety of core colors and are perfect to throw on for a day out and about.

Sunday Funday

Beginnings of style for the end of the week “You can be comfortable and still look good,” Miley says. “And it doesn’t have to be in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.”

That doesn’t mean those beloved cotton tees have to leave the party.

Instead, give them a slight upgrade.

“Have a V-neck or a couple buttons down the front, and it’s a more polished look.”

For those who fear being labeled

“metro,” Miley recommends incorporating one element of style at a time, because it’s less about what trend you choose and more about being comfortable.

“At the end of the day,” she says, “if you feel like you look good, you’re exuding an air of confidence that will make you look good, no matter what.”

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Not your ordinary wingtip, this decadent shoe, featured in soft beige suede, works for brunch or a not-so-casual Friday.

V-neck sweater, $19.95; hat, $9.95; pants, $24.95; scarf, $9.95; all from H&M, hm.com.

Suede wingtips, $240, Ted Baker, tedbaker.com.

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Wear a statement button-up shirt on its own, or pair it with a trendy vest. This one features its very own hideaway/pull-out pocket square.

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After dark and out on the town Packs of men roam the Gaslamp in oversized striped dress shirts and baggy denim, an unmemorable uniform look in need of serious refinement.

“You can find a jean that actually defines your frame, but you don’t need a Euro-tight fit, just something that compliments your assets,” Miley says.

She suggests pairing jeans with well-tailored dress shirts that have simple and unexpected design elements on collars or cuffs. Think paisley prints, patterns and pops of color.

MAN UP

Elevating the average male

We smell you: Pulling that sweatridden wrinkled shirt out of the pile on your floor probably isn’t the best idea.

If you’re really in a bind, spray it with Febreze Wrinkle Releaser, for the sake of our noses. Speaking of noses, consider a scent to match your personal style. It will make us think of you fondly even when you’re not around us. And put down the “Acqua di Gio” bottle that nine out of 10 men douse themselves with. Instead, go to the perfume counter at Sephora or any department store and ask a cute girl to guide you on a scent exploration.

It’s the little stuff that counts. This shirt is all about the details – even its cuffs and buttons have their own sense of style!

Comfort with a statement, these boots offer classic styling with modern, tweed accents.

Foot neglect, take 1: Please note that your shoes speak to us without saying a word. Those dusty, square-toed blackleather Sketchers you’ve been rocking for the past five years aren’t walking the walk.

Invest in two nice pairs of shoes that can take you from work to the club. Brown and black leather will do. Not too squaretoed (circa 1999) and not too round. Find a good middle ground. Save the two-tone leather numbers for the bowling alley.

Foot neglect, take 2: Toenail upkeep is non-negotiable if you’re sporting flip flops. This is no joke. We don’t want to look at fungus-ridden, crusty, jagged toenails. If a trip to the nail salon for a $10 pedicure is too fem, then invest in some toenail clippers and use them like it’s your second job. (continued on page 50)

Done right, jeans are almost always enough in America’s Finest. Dress them up for a night out, or down for the day after.

Mukki shoes, $275; Sooko jeans, $175; Fine Stripe Shirt, $155, Bradwa waistcoat, $245; all from Ted Baker, tedbaker.com.

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MAN UP (continued from page 46) Jewelry: Keep to a minimum. Leave the accessorizing to the ladies. No need to bling out your fingers and wrists with clusters of silver chunky rings and bracelets. A man’s one accessory should be his watch.

Gym shoes and clothing: Going to the gym is not a pass to look dirty. Your yellow, armpit-stained gym shirt or oversized cotton Stussy tank from 1989 is not a good look. And those Velcro high-top sneakers should be put in a time capsule. Simple kicks will do, and please wear a clean white tee and gym shorts that don’t show off your butt crack.

Sports jerseys: Where do I begin?

These things are cringe-worthy. I don’t understand the trend and I’m sure 98 percent of the ladies out there would agree but just don’t have the heart to verbalize how foolish you look. Put that thing in a frame and nail it up over your pool table or something. If you’re going to drape yourself in one, do so at the actual sports game. Wearing it on the streets is killing your game.

Check, mate! Suits aren’t just solids and stripes, boys. Mix it up with subtle, classic patterns, like this checked suit, for a fresh look at the office.

So fresh and so clean, and a must-have for every man’s closet: a crisp, white, basic button-down that is easily mixed and matched for many office looks.

Plain ties work, but don’t be scared to mix in flashier options – from bold patterns and florals to paisleys – to add flair and personality to your workweek.

Sunglasses: A staple piece in alwayssunny San Diego. Here’s a little tip: all guys look hot in simple metal-framed aviators.

Non-reflection lenses, please, so you don’t get mistaken for a cop. Save the plastic wrap-around Oakley shades for the slopes.

Underwear: Let me make this very clear – faded boxers with cartoon characters score serious minus points in the bedroom. Would you like it if we wore granny panties? Didn’t think so. Show your thong appreciation by wearing some black or white boxer briefs.

Don’t be a square, try these on for size: buckle detail dress shoes, a classic switch from the overly (and five-plus-years-ago) square toe.

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Ryan When suit, $895; Jaron button-down, $145; tie, $95; Carl shoes, $195; all from Hugo Boss, hugoboss.com.

A stylish day at the office Frumpy men have infiltrated San Diego. Instead of appearing wellto-do and business-savvy, they look washed-out and awkward.

“Having a nice suit doesn’t mean having to spend a ton of dollars,” Miley says. “It means knowing where to shop and finding the right basics that comprise a good suit: material and cut.”

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Men’s typical pitfall is sporting a look that doesn’t define their frames. Don’t be boxy. “If you want to attract a woman or a job, you need to look good. Knowing what works for your body really is key.”

The whole suit not suiting you? Miley recommends skipping the jacket and wearing only the vest, shirt and tie.

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To say that Karina Smirnoff has a full dance card is an understatement.

Always at full-throttle, the recent winner (alongside daytime soap actor J.R. Martinez) of ABC’s hit show “Dancing With the Stars” is starring in an upcoming film written and directed by Ralph Macchio, helping to develop an all-natural energy drink, designing boots for the Karina Collection of Bearpaw Shoes, preparing to produce a DVD series on the heels of her successful Shape Up video and taking her DanceFIT-KS experience to venues nationwide.

“I’d also like to develop my own fashion line,” she says. “My style is sexy, comfortable, but it changes depending on the day of the week and where I’m going.”

A Finest City road trip

By David Perloff

As for where she’s going next, on Monday, September 24, Smirnoff will partner with winter Olympic gold medalist Apolo Ohno in the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.”

With no time to smell the roses, it’s been pedal to the metal for this rising star – a van ride (bad weather back East grounded air traffic) from New York to Indianapolis for a fundraiser, and then a last-minute flight from Indianapolis to San Diego for this Finest City fashion shoot.

Quick rest stop while in town? No way! There’s no parking, baby.

No parking on the dance floor.

“I just like to keep things moving.”

Photography by Brevin Blach | Styled by Francine Miley | Fashion director: Simone Perloff Hair by Maegan Cooper for A Robert Cromeans Salon | Makeup by SARAH STEWART STYLIST’S ASSISTANT: EUNICE AGUILAR | Fashion assistant: Julieanne Aquino F I F T Y – F I V E

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Howdy Partners Karina Smirnoff’s “Dancing With the Stars” celebrity pairings

Season 3: Mario Lopez, actor whom Smirnoff later dated Season 4: Bill Ray Cyrus, country singer and Miley’s pa Season 5: Floyd Mayweather, Jr., professional boxer Season 6: Mario, R&B singer/songwriter Season 7: Rocco DiSpirito, celebrity chef Season 8: Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple, Inc. Season 9: Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, from MTV’s “Jersey Shore” Season 11: Aaron Carter, pop and hip hop singer Season 12: Ralph Macchio, the “Karate Kid” Season 13: J.R. Martinez, actor from “All My Children” Season 14: Gavin McGraw, singer/songwriter Season 15: (upcoming) Apolo Ohno, winter Olympics multi-gold medalist

Yorkshire dress, $228, Juicy Couture, juicycouture.com. Christian Dior Paname sunglasses, $250, Sunglass & Optical Warehouse, sunglassoptical.com.

“My very first car was a 1989 Buick Lesabre. It had burgundy velvet seats inside, and it was burgundy outside. It’s the ugliest car in the history of all cars, but it did the job. I learned how to drive in that car, so it was really cool.”

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Wendy abstract dress, $135; Andy Celin jacket, $165; both from Custo Barcelona, custobarcelona.com. Petal earrings, $279,Tous, tous.com.

“I drive a Maserati right now.

It’s the two-door one, the coupe. This was my dream car.

It’s stylish. It’s sexy. It’s fast.”

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 convertible Year: 1970 (one of only 194 vehicles of this model produced in 1969; re-titled and then sold by the manufacturer in 1970) Original list price: ~$6,500 Current value: appraised at $175,000 Engine specs: 351 Ford Windsor V8 engine, 380 horsepower, automatic Ford FMX transmission Glove compartment door: autographed by Carroll Shelby.

History: In 1972, the vehicle’s current owner, the handsome and charming Brooks Deegan, purchased the car for $2,300 from its original owner, his sister’s college roommate. “I saw the car and fell in love with the driver and the car,” Deegan says. “My sister and I are still very close friends of the original owner to this day.”

Karina Smirnoff says: “She’s a beauty, a one of a kind.”

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“The Niki Tan” navy-pattern dress, $48, Bloom San Diego, bloomsd.com.

AirStream 32’ Excella 1000 Year: 1988 Estimated value: $95,000 Engine specs: nope, it’s a trailer Cool features: doorbell, oak floorings and cabinets, custom pink flamingo stained glass windows and decor Association: from the San Diego Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International (wbcci.org) Courtesy of: Marcy and Daniel Smith; their motto: “Smile and brighten someone’s day.”

Info: airstreamsandiego.com Karina Smirnoff says: “The little wagon at the end – how cute was that? It’s all pink flamingo inside!”

Lodging courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, hardrockhotelsd.com Transportation courtesy of Epic Limo, epiclimo.com

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Halter-neck tab waist dress, $330, Ted Baker, tedbaker.com. Shoes, $695, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com. Crochet bracelet, $409, Tous, tous.com.

“I’m in love with what’s happening in my life. I’m in love with my best friend, with my dog. But in terms of that person that you look a whole lifetime for and want to share everything with…no, I’m not. But I wish I were.”

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Public safety is both career and mission for San Diego’s first responders.

Police officers, lifeguards and bomb squads – they’re ready to rush in, often in badass vehicles, to protect and serve.

Here’s the 4-1-1 on who’s responding to 9-1-1, and what they’re driving when they arrive on the scene of the crime, chemical spill or other emergency in America’s Finest.

John Wood

Captain, San Diego Fire Department – Downtown Commander, San Diego County Bomb Squad San Diego Bomb Squad commander John Wood’s most exciting mission was also the most infamous.

“We worked at the Escondido bomb house – the bomb factory,” he says. “Our truck was able to help us get everything off it and

have it in one place, so we didn’t have to keep going back and forth to get equipment.”

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responders, not to mention body armor and bomb suits. Wood says it’s the perfect tool.

“It gives us plenty of space for all of our gear. We have a ton of equipment that comes on the truck, which allows us to handle any incident off that rig.”

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Lieutenant, North District Commander, Chula Vista Police Department When Chula Vista Police lieutenant Phil Collum isn’t patrolling his South Bay turf in a unmarked Ford Crown Victoria, he’s managing CVPD’s über-marked, state-of-theart crime-stopper.

“It’s a mini police station on wheels,” says Collum of his new baby, a 40-foot, custombuilt Freightliner truck, upgraded to become a Mobile Command Vehicle. “It’s not a rescue vehicle per se, but it’s designed to help manage and support incidents that might need rescuing.”

Used in major investigations and largescale events, this bad boy is a cutting-edge communications hub, sporting satellite connectivity, on-board video conferencing and an eight-seat conference room.

“If an earthquake happened, this truck would be rolled out to be the centerpiece of our emergency response,” Collum says. “But it’s not just super big events like an earthquake. It can also be SWAT situations at residences or other facilities where there are multiple things going on that require on-hand/on-site management.

This is designed for bigger things.”

No need to call the police. If it’s Collum’s squad, they’re already here.

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Lifeguard, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department – Mission Beach On the job for nine years, Ashley Marino has been a lifeguard since she turned 19. She’s a certified first aid responder, trained in cliff-rescue response, scuba diving, swift water rescue and peaceful (non-weapon) law enforcement.

Marino navigates the sand in a fourwheel drive Toyota Tacoma, which facilitates patrols, transports guards and carries trauma packs, oxygen tanks, backboards (for victim stabilization), buoys, diving gear, climbing rope (for rescues at Sunset Cliffs and Black’s Beach) and an enormous rescue board. It also has lights and sirens and a loud speaker, allowing the guards to communicate with pedestrians.

Marino’s domain, Mission Beach, saw more than 100 people needing lifeguard assistance on a typical Saturday this summer, mostly due to inexperienced swimmers and riptides. Without her vehicle, some of these rescues could have ended differently.

“Last summer, we had a mass rescue,” Marino says. “There were over 10 people in the rip currents. If we hadn’t had our truck, we wouldn’t have gotten there as fast, and we wouldn’t be able to get people’s attention to let them know there was a rescue in progress.”

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Firefighter, Paramedic, San Diego Fire Department – Downtown Firefighter Kyle Smith is also a paramedic and an EMT (emergency medical technician), which makes sense because 80 percent of the calls he responds to are in response to medical emergencies, not fires.

Often first on the scene, Smith and his colleagues use the equipment on their truck – jaws of life, chainsaws and a 10story ladder – to rescue victims and stabilize those in need until ambulances arrive.

And when there’s smoke, Smith answers the call with up to 100 lbs. of gear on his back, saving lives (often up several flights of stairs) while carrying a breathing tank, sledgehammer and heavy-duty hose... even when he’s hungry.

One thing the fire truck doesn’t have is a food source.

“We could all just be starving, ready to eat this great meal when we haven’t eaten all afternoon,” Smith says. “Inevitably, right when you sit down to eat, the bells go off for a call, and everybody forgets about dinner and runs out to the rig.”

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Eric Connell

Firefighting Helicopter Pilot, City of San Diego Fire Department When Captain Eric Connell is dispatched in response to a fire, his primary objective is to provide aerial assistance to firefighters on the ground, warning them of escalating dangers and executing massive water drops.

When the smoke clears, he’s back in the air, flying to the scene of motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies, where he lowers paramedics and then hoists them and injured victims for the flight to the hospital. One such mission earned him and his partners Tom Stephenson and Steve Vandewall a medal of valor from the city: they rescued an East County woman who fell asleep at the wheel, drove off a cliff and fell 700 feet.

“The only way they found her was because of a hubcap,” Connell says. “She had been there 18 hours. When we got there, we knew we had to do it right now. We didn’t have a night program, we didn’t have night-vision goggles. She was not accessible by foot. She certainly would not have survived if we hadn’t had the helicopter there.”

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Captain, Hazardous Materials Firefighter, San Diego Fire Department – Mira Mesa One of the San Diego Fire Department’s specialty units, the Hazardous Materials Team, responds to chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear dangers.

“Our main objective is public safety,” says Hazmat captain Robert Logan. “Generally, we’re going to be called out because something is endangering workers, the public, the environment.”

Logan’s Hazardous Response Engine (HRE) carries an extensive library for researching chemicals, specialized tools to stop leaks and, of course, protective suits. But contrary to popular belief, the Hazmat team isn’t out there with buckets and mops.

“We don’t clean up materials, we mitigate dangerous and hazardous situations,” Logan says. “So if there’s a tanker that flipped on the freeway, we’ll go through several procedures to climb up on it, drill through it and have the gasoline pumped out to a safe place.”

This means his vehicle must be ready for the toughest of jobs. As Logan puts it, “We go to the worst of the worst.”

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(continued from page 73) from top: God Save the Cuisine employees SATISFY THEIR CUSTOMERS FROM A mobile Kitchen; CHEF DEBORAH SCOTT’S Chop Soo-ey cooks up Asianinspired barbecue; GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ORDERS ARE READY TO GO; THINGS ARE COOKING ABOARD Chop Soo-ey; CHECK, PLEASE!

Chop Soo-ey

God Save the Cuisine

@Choptruck One of two Cohn Restaurant Group food trucks, Chop Soo-ey serves pig with an attitude. The friendly onboard crew loves to have fun while cooking up Asian-inspired barbecue treats, including their popular Samurai Wrap, made with lo mein noodles, stir-fried vegetables and succulent pulled pork.

@GSTCuisine If the 2012 Summer Olympic Games have left you craving a taste of the UK, then visit San Diego’s own British-influenced food truck, God Save the Cuisine. The Fish and Chips Taco, a runaway favorite, features beer-battered fish, coleslaw and tartar sauce served with golden chips dressed in malt vinegar and salt.

Crepes Bonaparte

The Gooch

Groggy’s

@CrepesBSanDiego A newer addition to the local food truck scene, Crepes Bonaparte moves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert crepes. Its Orange County cousin competed in Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race” and was featured on Cooking Channel’s “Eat St.” Be sure to try The PCH: creamy peanut butter, sliced banana and Nutella. Magnifique!

@TheGoochTruck Known for substantial portions, an eclectic menu and a sense of humor, The Gooch serves up some seriously tasty grub. Try the Red Neck Tacos, where a warm cornbread griddle cake replaces a typical tortilla. The cake is filled with pulled pork, bacon, coleslaw and diced jalapeño.

@FollowGroggys Inspired by the Grease Trucks at Rutgers University, in New Jersey, Groggy’s is known for fat sandwiches packed with all sorts of fried goodies. Served on an 8-inch roll, the Fat Ron Burgundy is a cheesesteak with mozzarella sticks, fries, lettuce and tomato slathered in a spicy Groggy Sauce.

Delicioso Food Truck

@Deliciosofood From salads to burritos, Delicioso offers an affordable array of Southwest bites packed with big, bold flavor. Try the Loaded Nachos, piled high with nacho cheese, carne asada, chipotle sauce, mozzarella, avocado and sour cream.

Devilicious

@Deviliciousfood Another (like Crepes Bonaparte) former competitor on the Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race,” Devilicious is known for its sinfully scrumptious menu items. The All Crab Crab Cake features a seared patty packed with an ungodly amount of tender crabmeat bound by a spicy sauce made of mayo and sriracha.

Green Truck

@GreenTruck_SD Made with locally sourced, organic ingredients, the Mother Trucker Vegan Burger is a Green Truck favorite. Nestled on a toasty vegan bun sits a sizzling, gluten-free veggie patty topped with tomato, sprouts and a creamy beet sauce. The veggie oil used to make these burgers powers the Green Truck the following day.

Hoangie’s Banh Mi on Wheels

@Hoangies Vietnamese on the go, Hoangie’s specializes in Banh Mi. Tucked inside a split French baguette is a bright blend of pickled radish, carrots, cilantro, jalapeños, cucumbers, spicy aioli and French butter.

Enjoy this sandwich vegetarian or with a selection of beef, chicken, pork or tuna.

GreenGo Grilled Cheese Gastro Truck

Joes on the Nose

@YoSoyGreenGo Taking on an American classic, GreenGo is griddling up a number of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Starving?

Try the monstrous GreenGo 2 the Toilet. Carnivore-style comes with five cheeses, a grassfed beef patty, bacon, sausage, goat cheese, roasted peppers, arugula, smoked jalapeños and three signature spreads.

@Joesonthenose Serving more than 45 different drinks, Joes on the Nose pours it on with caffeinated beverages on the go. Finished with coconut whipped cream, the Tropical Mocha is made with macadamia nuts, coconut, organic chocolate and espresso. Or skip the buzz with a broad selection of noncaffeinated drinks. (continued on page 76)

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“Welcome to the House that Seafood Built”

Join Us For Seasonal and Regional Seafood Live Maine Lobster Fresh Shucked Oysters and Raw Bar Fish House Favorites Sushi and Sashimi

Visit Us Throughout San Diego Carlsbad

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King’s Fish House is proud to partner with New Leaf Biofuel

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counter-clockwise (from above): the Pierogi Truck IS READY TO HIT THE STREETS; Meet your maker — get lunch from the hands that PREPARE it; Open for business aBOARD Super Q Food Truck; GRILLED Polish Sausage from THE Pierogi Truck; MAMA PIEROGI IN ACTION; UP IN Super Q’S GRILL .

Gastrotruck. The hot menu item at the moment is the Classic Burger made with grass-fed beef, heirloom tomato, Spring Hill cheddar, butter lettuce, red onion, house-made pickles and Thousand Island dressing.

with ground pork and topped with grilled onions, chives and garlic sauce. This homecooked classic is guaranteed “better than your grandma’s pierogi.” Not in the mood for delicious dumplings? Try the Polish sausage – the recipe is more than 300 years old.

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Just the Tip

@JustTheTipSD Innuendo aside, Just the Tip is San Diego’s source for orgasmic tri tip sandwiches made with meat that’s marinated before being grilled to mouth-watering perfection.

Beginners can ease in with the Traditional Tri Tip Sandwich.

Mangia Mangia Mobile

@MangiaTruck Featured on Cooking Channel’s “Eat St.,” the Mangia Mangia Mobile is San Diego’s mobile authority on traditional Italian food. The Chicken Parmigana Sandwich is high on the musttry list and features crispy panko fried chicken topped with homemade marinara sauce and melty mozzarella served on a crusty Italian roll.

MIHO Gastrotruck

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@Pattytruck One of two Cohn Restaurant Group food trucks, Ms. Patty Melt griddles seriously delicious sandwiches and dogs. Made with fresh lobster, pepper jack cheese, and bacon bits, the Lobster Grilled Cheese is a crowd favorite.

@EatAtRecess This mobile playground is giving the San Diego business crowd a much needed midday break. Escape the day-to-day with a Red Light/Green Light Sandie, a sandwich packed with grilled vegetarian turkey, caramelized onions, Havarti and a choice of toppings.

New York on Rye

Slow Cal BBQ

@NewYorkOnRye Known for pastrami, New York on Rye has a killer Grilled Reuben Sandwich. Between two slices of rye bread sits house-cured pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Substituting in corned beef or turkey instead of the pastrami is okay, just don’t ask for mayo – New York on Rye sees that as a faux pas.

@SlowCalBBQ Cooked low and slow, the all-natural meats served at the Slow Cal BBQ Food Truck are of the Southern variety…

Southern California, that is.

Try the Slow Cal Oinker, a pulled pork sandwich topped with crispy Cali slaw and house-made barbecue sauce.

O.B. Seafood Truck

@OBSeafoodTruck Offering ocean-to-street dining, O.B. Seafood prepares freshly caught local fish, which is purchased whole and butchered on the truck. Try the fish tacos topped with a roasted habanero papaya salsa.

Pierogi Truck

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Super Q Food Truck

@SuperQFoodTruck Recently featured on Travel Channel’s “Flip Trip,” Super Q is known for hickory smoked meats and house made barbecue sauce. Try the Super Q Pork Melt. Served on grilled sourdough bread, the pork melt is brimming with barbecued pulled pork, sautéed onions, three-cheese mac-n-cheese and melted cheddar. (continued on page 78)

Enjoy globally influenced seafood, paired with panoramic harbor views

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CIOPPINO BLANCO: lobster tail, mussels, lump crab, local fish, lentils, white wine herb reduction

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@SDSweetTreats Selling treats sourced from local businesses, the Sweet Treats truck’s sizeable selection includes cookies, cakes, brownies, chocolatecovered bacon, cupcakes and more. The S’mores Stuffed Cookies always sell out.

Tabe BBQ

@TabeBBQ Take a bite of Tabe BBQ’s Spicy Pork OMG Burrito. Oh, my! This Asian-fusion monster is packed with five-spice fries, Korean pork, melted jack cheese, spicy aioli and roja salsa.

*VOTED SAN DIEGO’S “BEST THAI”

by San Diego magazine, San Diego Downtown News, SignOnSanDiego.com Happy Hour

TheInSlider

@theInSliderSD Open since March, TheInSlider specializes in sliders (aka mini-burgers), offering patrons a wide range of flavors and homemade toppings that complement Kobe beef atop freshly baked buns.

Urban Eats

@MyUrbanEats Specializing in fresh, affordable fare, Urban Eats uses local ingredients to create scrumptious selections like the Squash Tacos, a seasonal favorite made with cheese-stuffed squash blossoms, baby zucchini and lime crema.

Every day, 5 – 7 p.m.

Selected appetizers $3 - $5 All draft beers $3 Selected wines $5

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FROM TOP: Sweet Treats brings dessert to the streets; THE ROLLING SUGAAR HIGH SELLS cookies, brownies, chocolate-covered bacon and more.

Where and when to find gatherings of food trucks MONDAYS What the Truck?

5:30-9 p.m. at Mira Mesa High School 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa

TUESDAYS Pacific Meet Up 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

5800 block of Pacific Center Blvd., Sorrento Valley La Mesa Meet Up 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Best Buy 8401 Fletcher Pkwy., La Mesa

LUNCH & DINNER EVERY DAY Lunch specials Mon. thru Fri. Free delivery for orders over $25

Tasty Truck Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. at Smitty’s Auto 3441 Adams Ave., Normal Heights

Restaurant & Wine Bar DOWNTOWN: 619.595.0115 906 Market St., East Village UPTOWN: 619.299.8272 3761 6th Ave., Hillcrest

WEDNESDAYS Happy Hump Day Food Truck Gathering 5-8 p.m. at The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way, San Marcos

THURSDAYS Food Truck Thursdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Innovations Academy 6154 Mission Gorge Rd., Scripps Ranch

Eastlake Gathering 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Eastlake Design District 871 Showroom Pl., Chula Vista

Mission Valley Gathering 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Mission Valley Resort 875 Hotel Circle S., Mission Valley Food Truck Thursdays 5-9 p.m. at Boomer’s 6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Clairemont

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FRIDAYS Friday Foodie Fest 6-9 p.m.

1060 South Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas Food Truck Friday on Park 4-7:30 p.m.

4353 Park Blvd., University Heights La Mesa Food Fest 5-8 p.m.

7871 University Ave., La Mesa SATURDAYS Barnard Food Truck Meet Up 4-7 p.m.

2930 Barnard St., Sports Arena

PACIFICSD COMMUNITY SECTION: HILLCREST

Save the Date: Hillcrest Hoedown, Sunday, October 7th

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Iconic, eclectic and homegrown. The Crest Café celebrates its 30th Anniversary this September. Located in the heart of Hillcrest the café is open from 7 a.m. to Midnight – 364 days a year.

Whether you feel like burgers in the morning or eggs at night, the Crest Cafe serves your mood.

Smashburger Hillcrest welcomes you to come enjoy our signature 100% Certified Angus Smashburger and an ice cold microbrew! Also enjoy black bean burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and an array of delicious sides!

3975 Fifth Ave. | 619.255.2110 | smashburgersandiego.com

425 Robinson Avenue | 619.295.2510 | crestcafe.net

UPTOWN TAVERN

HILLCREST FARMERS MARKET

Like the neighborhood it joins, there’s always something for everyone at Uptown Tavern. This casually hip bar and eatery invites guests to eat, drink and socialize in comfort and style, seven days a week.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is located on the intersection of Normal Street and Lincoln Avenue – with over 125 vendors, you’ll find wondrous fruits, veggies, flowers, gifts and prepared food to satisfy your hearts desire. Every Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm at Normal Ave + Lincoln St.

1236 University Ave. | 619.241.2710 | uptowntavernsd.com

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ORIGANO

HILLCREST BREWERY

Origano has an amazing Breakfast Menu, in addition to our mouthwatering Italian dishes. Origano is open at 10 am Monday Friday and 8 am on the weekends, with breakfast served until 3 pm daily. We have bottomless mimosas, omelets, breakfast pizzas and so much more. See you soon for breakfast or brunch!

The Hillcrest Brewing Company (HBC), the World’s first “Out and Proud LGBT Brewery” opened in June 2012, specializing in handcrafted beer and stone oven pizzas with bottle, growlers and kegs to-go.

1458 University Ave. | 619.269.HEAD | hillcrestbrewingcompany.com

3650 Fifth Avenue #103 | 619.295.9590 | origanorestaurant.com

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Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but success is served, well, right here in Little Italy.

Italian restaurant Davanti Enoteca, which celebrated its one-year anniversary last month, was recently named one of the Top 50 Best New Restaurants in 2012 by Bon AppĂŠtit. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of only five restaurants in California and the only one in San Diego to have been bestowed the honor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a game-changer for us and the Little Italy neighborhood,â&#x20AC;? says the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner, Scott Harris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our phone hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped ringing off the hook since the announcement was made!â&#x20AC;?

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A dashboard BLT with aftermarket accessories Story and photos by Brandon Matzek

(Serves 1)

Crispy smoked bacon, cool iceberg lettuce and juicy ripe tomato piled high between two slices of mayo-slathered toast – the traditional BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) is one of my go-to sandwiches for when I need a meal on-the-go. Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, this comfort classic can be ready in the time it takes to sizzle a slice of bacon.

When I’m packing for the car, I like to wrap the sandwich in parchment paper. Later in the day, while I’m blissfully enjoying each bacony bite, the parchment acts as a make-shift plate, catching any bits strewn from my personal feeding frenzy. (continued on page 84)

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 slices white bread, toasted 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 iceberg lettuce leaves 2 slices tomato

Process Prepare the bacon. Cook bacon in a skillet or 350° oven until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Assemble. Spread mayonnaise on the toasted bread. Pile lettuce leaves, tomato slices and cooked bacon on top of one slice of bread. Close the sandwich, then cut in half on the diagonal.

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(continued from page 82) When I have an extra moment on weekends, I like to take my BLTs to the next level. With just a few minor adjustments, this classic is transformed into an almost elegant meal that would fit in at any posh sandwich shop.

Let’s start with the bread. Substitute tangy sourdough for simple white bread to bump up the yum factor. Toasting the sourdough in the drippings left over from the bacon will reinforce the bacon flavor with each bite. Next, switch out mayonnaise for a citrusy avocado spread. The spread will provide a bright, grassy note while maintaining an unctuous mouth-feel. Instead of using iceberg lettuce, try frisée or arugula. These bitter greens will lend a peppery contrast to the rich bacon and creamy avocado spread. If you don’t like bacon, try substituting in pulled chicken, olive oil roasted eggplant or grilled zucchini slices.

My BLT with Avocado Spread is portable gourmet that can be made almost as quickly as a classic BLT.

BLT with Avocado Spread (Serves 1)

Ingredients 1 avocado 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper 4 slices bacon 2 slices sourdough bread Several frisée leaves 2 slices tomato

Process Prepare the spread. Cut avocado in half, remove seed and scoop flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice, salt to taste and add several turns of freshly ground black pepper. Using a fork, mash mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

Consistency should be somewhat chunky.

Cook the bacon. Add bacon slices to a cold skillet and cook over low heat. Cook bacon, flipping occasionally, until crispy. This method takes a little longer, but will ensure the bacon doesn’t curl up. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Toast the bread. Increase heat under the skillet to medium. After a few moments, lay sourdough slices down in the bacon grease. Cook bread until golden brown on one side then flip. Once second side is lightly golden, transfer bread to paper towellined plate alongside bacon.

Assemble. Spoon avocado spread onto sides of the bread that are lightly golden.

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SOMETHING TO CHEW ON A new book about food in America’s Finest

By Allie Daugherty

Available September 18, food blogger Maria Desiderata Montana’s new 400plus-page book, The Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego, dishes on what the author regards as the best of the best on San Diego’s food scene.

Montana’s tasty tell-all – of food festivals, specialty food shops, farmers markets, restaurants and recipes (using local ingredients and traditions) – provides the approximate cost for each meal and is indexed by location and cuisine.

“Local residents can often be overwhelmed with the sheer magnitude of choices available throughout the city,” Montana says. “This guide will hopefully narrow the field.”

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By Frank Sabatini Jr. / Photos by Brandon Matzek Picture Paris in the early 1920s.

An American WWI officer with a case of the sniffles bumps down a cobblestone street to Harry’s New York Bar in a motorcycle sidecar, of which he is a regular passenger.

He orders a stiff brandy, asking the bartender for a medicinal squeeze of lemon and a smidge of bittersweet Cointreau for good measure.

Et voilà! A potable star is born into the mixology galaxy. It’s name: Sidecar.

As other watering holes in Paris and London began taking credit for the cocktail, the sidecar enjoyed an easy ride into American culture.

Today, it honks from the drink list at the new Uptown Tavern in Hillcrest.

“Our version is a little sweeter than sour,” says Bobby Jones, who opened the airy, tenderly lit establishment with San Diego restaurateur David Cohen (in the space formerly occupied by Ono Sushi).

The men also own West Coast Tavern in North Park, where Jones tweaked the drink to the liking of patrons and staff. Instead of brandy, he uses Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey, fueling it with orange and lime juices to compliment the alcohol’s dark, fruit flavor.

Unlike the hand-shaken sidecars of yesteryear, Jones stirs the ingredients with a spoon in a metal tin.

“You don’t want to bruise the rye,” he says.

“Shaking it would definitely alter the flavor.”

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Served in a martini glass with a sugared rim (perhaps unbefitting of mannish officers on break from battle), the drink sells for $10. Consider it the perfect come-on to the lively motor traffic along University Avenue, seen from the tavern’s modern yet nostalgic interior and open-façade designed by architect extraordinaire Michael Soriano.

Still got the sniffles? Take another sidecar for a ride, then call a taxi.

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Fiona Apple, WHO RELEASED her longawaited alb um in June, performS LIVE in San Diego September 16.

San Diego’s FM 94/9 caps the summer music festival season with its eighth Independence Jam, Sunday, September 16, at the Oceanside Pier Plaza Amphitheatre.

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(continued from page 90) Headlining this year’s event is singer-songwriter and contralto piano goddess Fiona Apple, who will be performing in San Diego for the first time in seven years.

Also set to rock the North County coast are experimental folk singer-guitarist Father John Misty, L.A. surf-pop band Best Coast, dance-punk rockers Oberhofer, local electronica prog-rockers Pinback, fuzzed-out pop act Mrs. Magician and synth glam rockers Gardens and Villa.

Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 day of, and have sold out in recent years. independencejam.com

9/1: David Allan Coe @ 4th and B, 4thandbevents.com American outlaw country singer who penned “Take This Job And Shove It,” made famous

by Johnny Paycheck.

9/2: Atlast Genius @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com This Australian indie pop band on the rise is playing a 91X-sponsored show. Tickets are less than a buck!

9/2: Two Gallants @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Folk rock duo from the Bay Area. Their new record is out now.

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9/1: The Album Leaf @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Ambient soundscapes that are part otherworldly and part angelic, but mostly just beautiful.

9/2: The Tallest Man On Earth @ Birch North Park Theatre, birchnorthparktheatre.net Folk-style singer/songwriter from Sweden.

9/4: Slash and Foxy Shazam @ House Of Blues, hob.com The former Guns N Roses guitarist and glam rock newcomer Foxy Shazam share a bill.

9/7: Dave Matthews Band @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, livenation.com Call them what you will. College rock, maybe? I bet Birkenstock has a booth at the show. (continued on page 94)

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(continued from page 92) 9/7: Jewel @ Humphreys by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Reality TV star and singer/ songwriter who cut her teeth on the San Diego coffee house circuit.

9/10: Honda Civic Tour with Incubus, Linkin Park & Mute Math @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, livenation.com Two of the biggest alternative bands from the 2000s, plus Mute Math, who were nominated for a Grammy in 2007.

9/10: Olivia Newton John @ Humphreys by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com America’s sweetheart from the 1970s is still performing live.

9/13: Paul Oakenfold @ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com The house music pioneer who helped launch the genre in the late-’80s.

9/13: Moving Units @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Dance punk at it’s finest!

9/14: The Walkmen @ House Of Blues, hob.com American indie rock.

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9/8: The Heavy @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Check out funk, soul, rock and R&B from this UK outfit.

9/14: Jack’s Big Show with Joe Walsh, Pat Benatar, Toto, MC Hammer and Gin Blossoms @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, livenation.com Radio station Jack FM’s late-summer party.

9/15: The Lions @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com Reggae supergroup based in L.A, featuring members of Breakestra and Macy Gray’s band, to name a few. They’ve got soul, funk, dub and a variety of vintage sounds to make a cohesive nod to reggae greats.

9/15: Adam Ant @ 4th and B, 4thandbevents.com 1980s Fashion icon and new wave, post-punk rocker.

9/15: San Diego Music Thing @ Lafayette Hotel, sandiegomusicthing.com Hundred of bands perform at various venues in and around North Park.

9/22: Zee Avi @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com Perfect for the coffee house set, this Malaysian singer-songwriter with a sweet indie pop sound sings, plays guitar and wails on a ukulele.

9/22: SEAN PAUL @ 4th and B, 4thandbevents.com The hip hop artist tours to promote his new album.

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9/23: Tony Bennet @ Humphreys By The Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Classic American singer of standards, jazz and show tunes.

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9/24: Amanda Palmer @ House Of Blues, hob.com You might know her as the singer/pianist of cabaret rockers The Dresden Dolls.

9/24: Dragonette @ The Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Electropop from Canada.

9/27: Amon Tobin @ House Of Blues, hob.com One of the best in the break beat genre of electronic music.

9/28: The Psychedelic Furs @ The Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com 1980s new wave rockers and the band that does “Pretty In Pink.” (Sold out.)

9/29: Crosby, Stills & Nash @ Humphreys By The Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Folk rockers and three of the biggest voices of the 1970s. (Sold out.)

9/29: Jason Mraz @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, livenation.com Local boy and international pop superstar.

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Clock w i s e (f ro m t o p lef t ): Hiatu s offers sweeping views of th e La J o l l a c oast l i n e ; mixologist Nate Howell created a b ar men u f o r t h e r e m od e l ed hotel la jolla; Hotel La Jo lla’s n ew lo bb y b a r.

By Brandon Hernández Photos by Kristina Yamamoto Bartender Nate Howell just blew in from Chicago, specifically from the city’s acclaimed Sable Kitchen & Bar, a hotspot boasting 800 different bottles and a “Top Chef ” alum in the kitchen.

“Don’t get me wrong, for nine months out of the year, Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world,” says Howell. “But being from the Midwest, we all have the urge to move to California at one point or another.”

Howell ventured west to build a bar program at Hiatus,

the new outdoor, pool-adjacent lounge at Hotel La Jolla (now a Kimpton Hotel), which recently underwent an eight-month, multi-million-dollar renovation from lobby to penthouse. If Howell has his way, Hiatus will join the local mixology mustvisits that impress him, which include North Park’s new Seven Grand, Little Italy’s Craft & Commerce and Downtown’s Noble Experiment.

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“We want people to be able to receive any experience they want,” he says.

When that experience is served with one of Howell’s cocktails poolside, amid smoldering fire pits and a cool ocean breeze, one thing becomes clear: compared to San Diego, the Windy City… kinda blows.

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By Jennifer “Dr. Jenn” Gunsaullus, Ph.D.

2. Make out. Scrap your usual approach to sex and do something out of the ordinary by making out in your car. By this I mean passionate kissing, enjoyed for its own pleasure. Sexual play without an end goal may seem odd, but when you take your time with teasing and play, anticipation builds. Savor this escalating electricity and connection with your partner.

Remember when the goal of a date was a make-out session in your car? Ah, the good ol’ days – the passion, the taste of skin and sweat, and the hunger for another’s touch.

If you’re looking to rev up passion and steam up the windows (like that scorching scene in “Titanic,” maybe), here are a few suggestions to take for a test drive.

1. Park at Inspiration Point. Did you know that San Diego has an “Inspiration Point”? Classic sitcoms and movies always had romantic and secluded locations for teenagers to park and fool around. San Diego’s Inspiration Point is a cute grassy area that’s part of Presidio Park in Mission Hills, overlooking Mission Valley. If that doesn’t get your juices flowing, choose your own inspiring location like Sunset Cliffs, Kate Sessions Park or Mount Soledad. All have beautiful views.

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There are a lot of sexy things about a car, and these suggestions can elevate sexy to a new level. With a little creativity and enough comfort with PDA, you can take your sexual fun on the road. Wanna go for a ride?

Jennifer “Dr. Jenn” Gunsaullus, Ph.D., is a sociologist who specializes in helping women, couples and groups deepen intimacy, strengthen communication and improve trust and self-expression. She merges her practical training in sexual health and academic training in sociology with her passion for holistic health and mind/body/spirit perspectives.drjennsdenn.com

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By David Perloff / Photos by Tim King

Born and raised in San Diego, Maegan’s a hairstylist at A Robert Cromeans Salon downtown.

She helps Tease Boutique in the Gaslamp with its photo shoots and was the “mane” girl for this issue’s cover and fashion editorial pages. “For fun, I just like to hang out,” she says.

Chris is a diesel mechanic from Springfield, Virginia. When he isn’t fixing engines, he likes to “skateboard, surf, race motorcycles, rock climb, travel, the list goes on.”

The Epic Limo stretch Lincoln that picked up this evening’s blind daters at their homes (him, in Pacific Beach, then her, Downtown) about half an hour ago is now dropping them off at Coast Flight, a pilot-training and airplane charter company based at Montgomery Field in Kearny Mesa.

Before they board a Cirrus (an ultramodern plane that features a rocket-ejected parachute in case of engine failure) for a sunset ride along the coast, let’s review the pre-date interviews.

PacificSD: What makes you a good catch?

MAEGAN: I am me.

What I put off is what you get. I love traveling and being adventurous, but at the same time I think silence can be beautiful.

CHRIS: I can’t swim away that fast.

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

MAEGAN: Physically, I tend to love myself a tall, dark and handsome man. A person’s eyes, aside from their hair, are normally the first things I notice. I just want to meet a guy who’s fun, interesting and, if all goes well, hopefully is a great kisser, too.

CHRIS: Obviously, someone who’s attractive, and I prefer taller girls, but really just someone who is fun to spend time with, intelligent and can deal with my sarcasm. She should look cute in a beanie, too. I spend a lot of time in the mountains.

How are you feeling about the date tonight?

MAEGAN: I’m a bit nervous, I’m not gonna lie.

CHRIS: I’m stoked.

Blind dating is a new experience for me. Plus, we get to fly a plane, and you guys are buying us dinner and drinks.

What’s the sexiest thing about you?

MAEGAN: Aside from being the total package?

Just kidding. I’d say the sexiest thing about me is my smile.

CHRIS: I’ve been told I’m tall, dark and handsome. We’ll have to wait and see if she agrees.

What do you like least about yourself?

MAEGAN: That I can be a little shy when I first meet someone.

CHRIS: I’d like to clean my smile up. If any of your advertisers want to hook me up with Invisalign in exchange for some PR, that’d be great.

What’s your biggest fear?

MAEGAN: My biggest fear is missing out on an amazing life opportunity because I was scared to commit to the unknown.

CHRIS: Boredom.

What’s your surefire trick for making a date end with romance?

MAEGAN: Be a little mysterious and undress them with your eyes.

CHRIS: Keep my foot out of my mouth.

What’s the best thing that could happen during the date?

MAEGAN: We totally mesh and have a super great time.

CHRIS: We join the Mile High Club in the plane while doing barrel rolls.

Thank you!

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The blind daters vanish from sight After being fitted for headphones and briefed on safety guidelines, Maegan and Chris board a four-seater plane. With pilot and planeowner Will at the helm (and PacificSD’s fearless photographer riding shotgun), they take-off.

The plane flies to the coast, south along the water to Downtown and then back to the airport in a 45-minute loop. Once back on solid ground, the daters high-five, Top Gunstyle, and then jump back into the limo for a sunset ride by the embarcadero before heading to Glass Door in Little Italy, where they’ll have dinner overlooking the airport.

At dinner, they seem to be getting along well, laughing and looking into each other’s eyes as they talk over drinks and appetizers.

Once they’ve had a chance to settle in, they’re split for mid-date debriefings.

PacificSD: How’s it going so far?

MAEGAN: It’s going really good. He has been such a gentleman and he’s interesting, and we are able to talk to each other very easily.

CHRIS: She’s really cool and, I mean, you can’t go wrong flying, driving around in a limo with free booze. Absolutely zero to complain about.

beginning, but once we started going, it was great. He made me feel super comfortable.

He actually has flown himself before, so he was definitely ready to do this experience.

And I recently went skydiving, so I was like, “If I can jump out of a plane, I can fly a plane.” I saw such beautiful views that I’ve never seen before and I am so happy I said I’d do this.

CHRIS: I’m always stoked to be up in a plane, and it ended up being a way better operation. All the planes are brand new. I expected to be up in an old plane, so a brand-new Cirrus was a great experience.

Is this the type of person you’d normally go out with?

MAEGAN: He is somebody that I would definitely be interested in. I think he’s fun and he’s good-looking and he’s entertaining and I think that the more we get to know each other, we can definitely find out we have lots more in common.

CHRIS: Personality-wise, yes.

But I probably wouldn’t pick up on her at a bar, because she’s shorter. I normally pick up on tall girls, but she’s cute.

Everything is there.

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

MAEGAN: Asking me if it was okay ordering what he wanted out of the menu. He wanted to order some mussels. I said yes and it ended up being good.

CHRIS: She told a lot of really funny jokes in the limo. She’s not afraid to be herself.

How was the flight?

MAEGAN: I was kind of nervous about it in the

What would your parents say?

MAEGAN: They’d be like, “Wow, he’s really tall. And really cute!”

CHRIS: As long as I’m happy, they’re happy.

Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

MAEGAN: Like a 10. No, like a nine. I mean, I can’t give him a perfect score, right?

CHRIS: Nine. I wish she was a little bit taller, but she’s cute.

And for personality?

MAEGAN: Eight CHRIS: Ten. Do you want to kiss your date right now?

MAEGAN: Maybe.

CHRIS: I can make out with her later.

Does your date want to kiss you right now?

MAEGAN: Yes. CHRIS: I think so. We were doing some of the photo shoot stuff and we got close, so it might be there.

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“I CAN’T GIVE HIM A PERFECT SCORE, RIGHT?” —maegan

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what on earth?

A mysterious occurrence after touchdown As their entrees arrive, Maegan and Chris are finally left alone for the rest of the night. With the limo at their disposal, they linger as the PacificSD crew departs. We call the next day to see what we missed.

How was Glass Door?

MAEGAN: The ambiance and view were fabulous, and so were the food and drinks. We tried a little bit of everything.

CHRIS: Cool place. Great view of the bay, and we managed to catch the tail end of the sunset. We had a few things they had prepared for us that weren’t on the menu, like oysters and ceviche, and I really liked the sound of some of the dishes on the menu, so I ordered the bacon and bleu cheese mussels as well. For entrees, we had a veggie lasagna, which was good. We also had a tortellini stuffed with beef short ribs, and that was delicious.

What happened after the magazine crew left you alone?

MAEGAN: We hung out and had some drinks. It was a fun time.

CHRIS: We drank some more tequila shots in the limo and got dropped off at Craft & Commerce to finish off the night.

him again. He was fun company.

CHRIS: She’s actually going to be in my part of town later this evening, so we’re going to meet up.

When did you get home?

MAEGAN: I don’t recall an exact time.

CHRIS: One or two-ish.

AFTERMATCH: Like planes that

Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?

MAEGAN: He’s a big, strong, tall, handsome man. How could I not feel some chemistry there?

CHRIS: Maybe, but only the two of us and the limo driver know for sure.* *[Editor’s note: that’s only kinda true, Chris.]

What was the best part of the date?

MAEGAN: Flying in the plane.

The coastal view of San Diego was gorgeous, the flight was fast and smooth, and I discovered that I think it would be awesome to learn how to be a pilot.

CHRIS: My date.

Will there be a second date?

MAEGAN: Yeah, I’d hang out with

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vanish in the Bermuda Triangle, a chunk of time seems to have disappeared last night.

The limo dropped the daters at Craft & Commerce, that’s a fact, but what happened next remains murky. Chris says he got home at “one or two-ish” (with the “ish” confusing matters only further), but Maegan says she isn’t sure.

Luckily for everyone involved (especially you, dear Reader), PacificSD can shed a little light here: when we called the daters just before 11 p.m. to see if they still needed the limo, Chris said, “Uhhh…I guess not. We’re already back at her place.”

Last night’s blind daters may not be members of the Mile High Club (aka Pie in the Sky), but there may have been some membership status achieved back on terra firma.

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spot when passengers are hiding something.

Blind date safety tip: bring your seat to its upright and locked position. And always try to fly (and keep your stories) straight.

Thank you!

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9/1-3: U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3-D Art Exposition Location: Cruise Ship Terminal, Downtown Admission: $5-$8 Info: ussandsculpting.com The best sand sculptors from around the world compete in the creation of 3-D art.

Padres home games: 9/7-9: vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/10-12: vs. St. Louis Cardinals 9/14-16: vs. Colorado Rockies 9/25-27: vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/28-30: vs. San Francisco Giants

9/1-3: Festival of Sail Location: North Embarcadero, Downtown Admission: Free Info: sdmaritime.org Touring tall ships from around the world gather for this three-day festival featuring cannon battles and piratethemed bay cruises.

Chargers home games: 9/16: vs. Tennessee Titans 9/23: vs. Atlanta Falcons

9/13: Chef Showdown Location: Legacy Plaza at Liberty Station, Point Loma Admission: $125 Info: ccssd.org Chefs battle head-to-head, preparing signature dishes from various San Diego restaurants to satisfy the audience and raise money for the prevention and intervention of domestic violence.

9/16: An Evening of Aloha: UCSD Burn Center Benefit Location: Stingaree nightclub, Downtown Admission: $20 suggested donation Info: stingsandiego.com Support UCSD’s burn center while enjoying food from 23 of San Diego’s top chefs and participating in a silent auction. The event will also support the wife of Stingaree’s executive chef, who was burned during an accident July 4.

9/16-21: San Diego Restaurant Week Location: Restaurants throughout the county Admission: $10-$40 for meals Info: sandiegorestaurantweek.com Eat for a discount during this semi-annual celebration of dining in San Diego, as more than 180 local restaurants offer discounted two-course lunches (for $10, $15 or $20) and three-course dinners (for $20, $30 or $40) for six days.

9/21: San Diego Festival of Beer Location: Columbia St. and B St., Downtown Admission: $25-$35 Info: sdbeerfest.org Sample beers from more than 60 breweries while enjoying live music and snacks with a crowd of 5,000 people. san diego restaurant week

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2012

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9/22: CLASSY Awards Location: Civic Theatre, Downtown Admission: $49 Info: classyawards.org Philanthropic celebrities, social leaders and the next generation of do-gooders come together for this redcarpet event to celebrate the achievements of nonprofit organizations.

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9/22-23: ArtWalk on the Bay Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park, Downtown Admission: Free Info: artwalkonthebay.org Supports the local arts community by cruising and perusing (and then buying something) as artists display their work along the waterfront.

9/22-23: Pacific Islander Festival Location: Ski Beach, Mission Bay Admission: Free Info: pifasandiego.com Swaying music, imported goods and exotic food mark this colorful celebration of Pacific Island (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) cultures.

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9/28: Laugh with Maher Location: Humphreys By the Bay, Shelter Island Admission: $79 Info: humphreysconcerts.com Left-leaning comedian, talkshow host and filmmaker Bill Maher discusses various topics and musings.

9/29-30: Adams Avenue Street Fair Location: Along Adams Ave. in Kensington, Normal Heights, University Heights Admission: Free Info: adamsavenueonline.com More than 90 musical acts perform live on seven stages along Adams Ave., which will be lined with carnival rides and more than 300 vendor and food booths.

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THINK

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Auto accessories San Diegans can’t live without

Bondo: Keep a can in your trunk, Cowboy. You may want to sculpt a second tooth before the Lakeside Rodeo. Hee haw!

Touch-up paint: Ladies, a small bottle of any metallic color will keep your nails sparkling for a night out in the Gaslamp.

Fuzzy dice: For any gambler wanting a little action on the way to Sycuan.

8-track tape player: What it lacks in music selection, it makes up for with internal space to hide your “medicine” from the dispensary.

Compressed air: Perfect for Del Mar cougars

on the prowl, canned air can be used to re-inflate aftermarket lips or other appendages, delaying the next visit to the surgeon.

Life raft: A must-have for Rancho Santa Fe homeowners underwater on their mortgages – handy as a metaphor or for camping out after foreclosure.

Car wax: Forget the gel, fellas. Slick your hair

back with a handful of this goo, and your ’Do will last throughout night of bar-hopping and into the next month.

Air freshener: If you live in O.B., please buy one today (any flavor except patchouli).

Spare tire: Start walking.

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