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If the Shoe Fits It’s fitting that I am writing this letter for the September issue of PACIFIC magazine, which focuses on fashion and beauty, because this month I am stepping into some new shoes.

I have dreamt of slipping into a pair of beautiful, over-the-top stilettos that would probably set me back a whole paycheck (I have Sex and the City and Devil Wears Prada to thank for that) and make me stand more than 6 feet tall behind my desk. Since the beginning of my journalism career, I have pictured myself wearing those shoes to my job as editorin-chief. Now, it’s my turn to put them on and break them in.

But, being an editor-in-chief is so much more than wearing fancy shoes to work.

It starts with having to step into someone else’s shoes. While I do love a new pair of shoes ( just ask the man who “shares” my walk-in closet), I understand that the ones that I am stepping into will never fit me the way they have fit PACIFIC’s parting Editorin-Chief David Perloff for the past 10 years.

David is leaving behind* a big pair of shoes to fill, but I am ready to put them on and navigate — with the help of an amazing staff — the path of creating magazines and online content that prove to you, dear readers, that Life’s Cool in San Diego.

Sincerely, Leslie Hackett Editor-in-Chief

*David Perloff has been editor-in-chief and publisher of PACIFIC since founding the company in 2007. He will continue to be publisher of PACIFIC while also developing new audiences and entertainment brands for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” — Marilyn Monroe

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NINE.SEVENTEEN / FEATURES

ON THE COVER: Cashmere Nicole, founder of Beauty Bakerie cosmetics (see story, page 50).

ON THIS PAGE: Kristen Leanne, founder of Arctic Fox Hair Color, a vegan and crueltyfree line. Photo by MichellexStar (@ michellexstar). See story, page 54.

F E AT U R E S 46

TO DYE FOR Vegan hair product Arctic Fox makes a colorful statement while giving back to the community

50 A PIECE OF CAKE

Beauty Bakerie owner finds

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E I G H T. S E V E N T E E N / D E PA R T M E N T S

SEPTEMBER

D E PA R T M E N T S CURRENTS 22 Nine.Seventeen

Event calendar 32 Laughing Stock

September’s stand-up

comedy shows PULSE 34 Art Beat

September gallery and

exhibition openings

40 Curtain Calls

Performing arts preview 42 Let’s Be Frank

The local fashion-

lover behind lifestyle blog FrankVinyl.com

talks about her favorite shops, fall trends

and her not-so-secret

hat obsession

TA S T E 58 Royal Treatment

Fools and Kings

lavishes patrons with eclectic and worldly menu, ambiance 62 All Shook Up

When cocktail dreams

enter your home, there’s

no better way to entertain than with a

custom bar cart

64 Take it From the Tap

A monthly taste of beer

from here GROOVE 72 Sounds Like a Plan

September concert calendar 82 Take a Spin

Upcoming EDM and DJ performances

LOVE 84 Measuring Up

Two strangers try each

other on for size #TBSD 96 Costume Crescendo

Eccentric British

designer Zandra

Rhodes punks up

the San Diego Opera

Local lifestyle blogger Francesca Smith enjoys a day at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch.

Photo by John Smith (who also happens to be Francesca’s husband).

See story, page 44..

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CURRENTS

NINE.SEVENTEEN / EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

9.1-3 POLO AMERICA’S

2ND ANNUAL BEACH POLO CUP HOTEL DEL CORONADO, CORONADO, HOTELDEL.COM Fifty horses and as many polo players compete in four matches during this lavish, three-day event featuring pop-up boutiques, hat contests and informal fashion shows. >>>

DA N M C G E O R G E

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SCULPTING CHALLENGE & DIMENSIONAL ART EXPO

M AG G I E WA LT O N

9.1-4 U.S. SAND

BROADWAY PIER AND PAVILION, DOWNTOWN ussandsculpting.com Sand sculptors from around the world compete for top honors during this four-day bayside extravaganza that includes live entertainment, a dozen gourmet food trucks and 300 tons of imported sand.

9.1-4 U.S. MARITIME

MUSEUM FESTIVAL OF SAIL MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO, DOWNTOWN sdmaritime.org Scores of tall ships, windjammers and nautical vessels of all varieties return to the San Diego Bay for California’s largest tall ship festival, while merchants, beer gardens and live entertainment line the Embarcadero’s waterfront.

9.2 21ST ANNUAL JULIAN GRAPE STOMP FESTA 9.2 SAN DIEGO BACON FEST LIBERTY STATION, POINT LOMA sdbaconfest.com Celebrate International Bacon Day with thousands of other swine-loving locals as oodles of restaurants and more than two dozen breweries provide the goods for pigging out in style.

MENGHINI WINERY, JULIAN visitjulian.com Stomp grapes then play a round of bocce ball, sample sips from local wineries or enter the I Love Lucy lookalike contest at this event for oenophiles set against a live Italian soundtrack.

TYLER LEE

9.7 TASTE OF DEL MAR

9.3 BIG SOCAL EURO 2017 QUALCOMM STADIUM, MISSION VALLEY big-euro.com/big-socal-euro Scope out more than 3,300 imported vehicles — or showcase your own set of wheels — at one of the West Coast’s largest all-European car gatherings.

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DEL MAR VILLAGE visitdelmarvillage.com Culinary creations from more than 20 of Del Mar’s best restaurants and several sip stops will be accompanied by live music while walking between venues. >>>

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MavisStaples Staples Mavis

The Joe Louis LouisWalker, Walker,Rick RickEstrin Estrin&&the theNightcats, Nightcats,Chris ChrisJames, James,Patrick PatrickRynn Rynn The California California Honeydrops, Honeydrops, Joe && Aki Kumar, Big Jon & the the Nationals, Nationals,Blue BlueLargo, Largo, Missy, Missy,Mercedes Mercedes&&Sharifah, Sharifah,TJTJ&&the theSuitcase Suitcase

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9.9 7TH ANNUAL YOGA FOR HOPE SAN DIEGO

LIBERTY STATION, POINT LOMA cityofhope.org Raising both awareness about yoga and funds to fight life-threatening illnesses, this outdoor experience invites newcomers and expert yogis alike to enjoy an epic blend of fitness, food, music and shopping.

COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU

9.9 10TH ANNUAL SOUTH BAY PRIDE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

STEVEN A WOOD

9.1: RENEGADES 9.8: IT, HOME AGAIN 9.15: AMERICAN ASSASSIN 9.22: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE, VICTORIA AND ABDUL, BATTLE OF THE SEXES, KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, FRIEND REQUEST 9.29: FLATLINERS, AMERICAN MADE

BAYSIDE PARK, CHULA VISTA southbaypride.org Celebrate love, equality and South Bay Pride at this free event featuring live bands, DJs and dancing, along with artisans, adult beverages and loads of beachy activities.

9.9 SAN DIEGO BLUES FESTIVAL

JON NAUGLE

EMBARCADERO MARINA PARK NORTH, DOWNTOWN sdbluesfest.com Nine outstanding acts provide head-bobbing blues tunes at this event that raises funds to support the battle against hunger in San Diego County.

9.9-10

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IN THEATERS September

You’ll float too.

DRAMA | HORROR Directed by Andrés Muschietti Starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer IN THEATERS: SEPT. 8 After a series of children disappear in a rural New England town, seven school-age friends encounter an evil clown with an affinity for abduction.

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THE 39TH ANNUAL CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL

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9.9 CARLSBAD BREWFEST HOLIDAY PARK, CARLSBAD carlsbadbrewfest.org Join 1,500 fellow beer aficionados as they sip samples from more than 30 craft breweries and cider houses during nearly five hours of music, entertainment and games.

SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA cardiffgreekfestival.com Mouth-watering Greek food and out-of-this-world pastries complement award-winning musicians and folk dancers as they perform amid cooking demonstrations, beer presentations and other Mediterranean delights.

PA U L S AVAG E

SOPHIA BOCANEGRA

9.10 BRAZILIAN DAY SAN DIEGO BELMONT PARK, MISSION BEACH braziliandaysandiego.com Celebrating 10 years in San Diego, the West Coast’s largest Brazilian festival floods the streets of Mission Beach with South American arts, sports and live music, as well as a not-tobe-missed beer garden.

9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

THE HILTON SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT, DOWNTOWN sandiegostairclimb.com Raising awareness for the sacrifices made by firefighters and their families, this 110-story climb specifically commemorates the 403 emergency responders who gave their lives 16 years ago on 9/11.

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9.11 2017 SAN DIEGO

DINER EN BLANC LOCATION TBD, dinerenblanc.com Don all white for this chic pop-up picnic — centered on appearance and etiquette — hosted at a public venue that’s kept mum until the very last minute.

THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN downtownsandiego.org Feast on samples from more than 40 restaurants throughout the Gaslamp, Civic/ Core, Seaport Village and East Village on this self-guided restaurant tour showcasing downtown’s best bites.

C H A D D C A DY

9.14 TASTE OF DOWNTOWN

9.15-17

KAABOO

DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS, DEL MAR, kaaboodelmar.com Combining today’s hottest music acts with many of the country’s best comedians, this three-day adult escape returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a third consecutive year. Headlined by P!nk, Muse, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and featuring the comedic stylings of Patton Oswalt, Norm MacDonald, David Spade, and many other stand-up comics, KAABOO plays host to incredible cuisine, inspiring art and plenty of personal indulgences. >>>

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ROBERT PETERS

9.15-17 SAN DIEGO BAYFAIR MISSION BAY sandiegobayfair.org Three days of family, friends, fireworks and fast boats will be on hand at this high-energy bayside celebration ideal for RV owners.

9.22 SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF BEER BROADWAY PIER, DOWNTOWN sdbeerfest.org Back for its 23rd year, this indoor/outdoor cancer-fighting fundraiser offers live music and unlimited samples from more than 60 different breweries

9.22-24 MCAS MIRAMAR AIR SHOW

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, MIRAMAR, miramarairshow.com The nation’s largest military air show takes flight above Miramar, while an exhibit of past and present aircraft, along with an extensive array of ground-combat equipment, offers enthusiasts an insider’s glimpse of wartime equipment.

9.23 SAN DIEGO

ZOO FOOD, WINE & BREW CELEBRATION

KEN BOHN

SAN DIEGO ZOO, BALBOA PARK zoofoodandwine.com More than 160 Southern Californian vendors, dancers and entertainers convene at the San Diego Zoo for an internationally inspired food-, wineand beer-tasting event featuring seven live stages and offering exotic animal interactions.

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9.23 CRAB FEST MARINA VILLAGE, MISSION BAY active.com The city’s quintessential all-you-can-eat crustacean confab returns with 20,000 pounds of freshly cooked crab, plus interactive exhibits and live DJs. >>>

R E A L E STAT E M A R K E T WATC H

DOWNTOWN, 92101 Welcome to Park Place, arguably the most iconic building in Downtown San Diego. This immaculate west- and south-facing property features stunning views over the San Diego Bay, Ruocco Park and The Headquarters at Seaport Village. Enjoy gentle breezes and plenty of natural light in this open floor plan that features bay windows, fireplace, two balconies, custom lighting and designer touches throughout. Live it up in style with luxurious resort style amenities including pool, spa, fitness room, rec room and concierge.

700 Harbor Dr. #506, San Diego CA 92101; $874,900

DOWNTOWN MARKET UPDATE # of homes for sale: 220 # of homes sold: 72 (July) Highest price: $3,850,000 Lowest price: $272,000 Average home price: $527,500

The Downtown San Diego Real Estate market continues to hover with just about three months’ supply of homes for sale, making the market more towards a seller’s market rather than a buyer’s market. Opportunities exist, but representation matters, and knowing all the listings available on and off the market. If you are interested in exploring buying or selling a property in downtown, give us a call: 619.356.3099.

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9.23-24 VISTA VIKING FESTIVAL

NORWAY HALL FOUNDATION, VISTA vikingfestivalvista.com Celebrate Viking culture at this two-day Nordic festival, featuring live music, beer gardens, a KidZone and competitions such as the battle cry, horn blowing, fiery axe toss and the world-famous fish fling.

9.24-10.1 SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK

9.23 PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL SKI BEACH, MISSION BAY pifasandiego.com Get immersed in the culture of the indigenous people of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia during this annual celebration of the Pacific Islander lifestyle.

COUNTYWIDE sandiegorestaurantweek.com Don’t wait to make reservations as more than 180 area restaurants offer steep discounts on prix fixe menus over the course of eight consecutive days.

M I C H A E L K L AY M A N

K E V I N DA N I E L S

9.30-10.1 CRSSD WATERFRONT PARK, DOWNTOWN, crssdfest.com The infamous underground dance music festival arrives for a sixth edition, featuring Richie Hawtin, Cut Copy and Chromeo, among dozens of other acts.

9.30-10.1 36TH ANNUAL ADAMS AVENUE STREET FAIR ADAMS AVENUE AND NORMAL HEIGHTS, adamsavenuebusiness.com With six stages, 80 musical acts and more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, this free two-day music festival returns with even better beer gardens, carnival rides and festival food.

9.30 AIDS WALK & RUN

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THROUGHOUT HILLCREST thecentersd.org In remembrance of the lives lost to AIDS, this ambulatory event also raises funds to support the many San Diegans currently living with HIV/AIDS.

PADRES HOME GAMES 9.1-3 vs. Dodgers 9.4-7 vs. Cardinals 9.18-20 vs. Diamondbacks 9.21-24 vs. Rockies

R E A L E STAT E M A R K E T WATC H

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Just minutes to the bay and beach, shopping and dining. Easy freeway access. A must-see.

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BAY PARK MARKET UPDATE # of homes for sale: 40 # of homes sold: 22 Highest price: $1,995,000 Lowest price: $230,000 Average price: $915,262

The market is continuing on an upward and steady trend. Even with interest rates on the rise, they remain at historic lows and buyers’ confidence in the market place is at an ultimate high. With fall approaching, inventory is continuing to increase and many buyers are still looking to purchase which are strong signs of a confident real estate market!

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SEPTEMBER STAND-UP ROUND UP

RYAN SICKLER “You ever lie so much on a resume, that when they ask you something, you’re like, ‘It says that?’”

— Ryan Sickler on Live at Gotham @ The Comedy Store, lajolla.thecomedystore.com

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8.31-9.2 Billy Bonnell

9.1-2 Clayton English

“I like being from Texas, but it sucks I gotta baptize my future kid in sweet tea.”

“White people, they got their extreme sports, you know, parachuting, hang gliding, all that s**t. I got my extreme sport, goddammit, and that’s getting away from the police. That’s my sport right there.”

— Billy Bonnell on Twitter @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

— Clayton English at Throwbacks Bar @ The Comedy Store, lajolla.thecomedystore.com

9.2 Bill Burr

9.14-16 Andrew Schulz

“Now, I am not advocating drinking and driving, but I will tell you there’s nothing better than when all your friends and family know you’re hammered… There’s nothing better than that walk to the car. It’s incredible. Women are screaming, people tearing at your clothes. You feel like you’re in the Beatles. ‘Oh, my God! No! Stop him!’ You’re like, ‘No autographs. I’m sorry, I have to go. I’ll be back. Just...get ‘em off me!’”

“So this is something I don’t get that girls do. Some girls, at least. They’ll shave their legs, they’ll shave their armpits, they’ll shave their vagina... and leave their mustache. What the f**k is the point of that? Does anyone get the logic there?”

— Bill Burr on Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out @ Harrah’s Resort Southern California, harrahssocal.com

9.8-9 Chris Franjola “Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics. I’m ready to medal in the texting & driving competition.”

— Chris Franjola on Twitter @ The Comedy Store, lajolla. thecomedystore.com

9.22-23 Greg Fitzsimmons

— Andrew Schulz at Comix Comedy Club @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

“Textile Dysfunction: When bubbles appear in your text app and then mysteriously disappear. Often caused by excessive drinking.”

9.15-16 Tony Baker “Dogs are man’s best friend? That’s not accurate.

When’s the last time you picked your best human friend’s s**t up off the sidewalk? Would y’all still be friends after that?

That’s not a friendship.”

— Tony Baker at The Comedy and Magic Club @ The Comedy Store, lajolla. thecomedystore.com

— Greg Fitzsimmons on Twitter @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

9.22-23 Tom Rhodes

“I ain’t afraid to die fat. That’s my pallbearers’ worry.”

“A lot of my friends in Europe tell me they think all Americans own guns and that we’re all easily prone to violence. I just want to shoot ’em in the face when they say s**t like that.”

— Lavell Crawford on Can a Brother Get Some Love? @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

— Tom Rhodes on Holy Temple of the HaHa @ The Comedy Store, lajolla. thecomedystore.com

9.29-10.1 Lavell Crawford

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“Beacon, 2017” by James Austin Murray.

James Austin Murray is known for large-scale, ebony oil paintings, and this exhibition features new work he created as the first artist in Madison Galleries’ inaugural artist-in-residency program. >>>

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9.2-2.4.18 “The Art of Papua New Guinea from the Valerie Franklin Collection” SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.232.7931, sdmart.org The island nation off the north coast of Australia is a culturally diverse locale, with carved ritual objects and masks among the various styles and forms of art created there.

9.5-10.22 “20th Annual Galaxy of Glass Show” FALLBROOK ART CENTER 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook 760.728.1414, fallbrookartcenter.org Unique work from West Coast glass artists includes blown, torched, fused and cast glass used to create everything from sculptures to jewelry.

9.14 “The Inside Story with Artist Ted Meyer and So Say We All”

9.7-12.31 “Monet’s Étretat: Destination and Motif” TIMKEN MUSEUM OF ART 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.5548, timkenmuseum.org Two major oil paintings by Claude Monet are on loan from The Metropolitan Museum of Art – those depicting the fishing village and the surrounding cliffs of Étretat in “The Manneporte (Étretat)” and “The Manneporte near Étretat,” painted in 1883 and 1886.

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CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Canoe prow shield with mask”; “Angels Envy” by Nanci Schreiber Smith; Stirrup-spout Effigy Jar, artist unknown; Portrait of Ted Meyer; “The Cliffs at Étretat”

by William Henry Lippincott.

OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org Wounded veterans from artist Ted Meyer’s “Scarred for Life” exhibition will join storytellers from the literary and performing arts organization So Say We All to share stories about their time in the military.

9.16-2.18.18 “Art of the Americas: Mesoamerican, Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s Permanent Collection” MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.0003, mingei.org This collection features ritual, ceremonial and domestic pieces from the Olmec and Maya civilizations in Mexico to the Moche in Peru, along with other indigenous cultures. >>>

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9.17-1.21.18 “Memories of Underdevelopment”

CLOCKWISE (from top): “Analogía I” by Victor Grippo; journals made by local artisans; artwork by Phyllis Borne; movie still from Erasing the Border (Borrando la Frontera).

MCASD DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., downtown, 858.454.3541, mcasd.org Latin American artists from the 1960s to the 1980s respond to the broken promise of modernization after World War II that led to political oppression and military dictatorships, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela.

9.23-1.28.18 “UnDocumenta” OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 760.435.3720, oma-online.org Artwork by Mexican and Latino artists from San Diego and Tijuana focus on the social, historical and cultural impacts of the border, and the plight of undocumented people.

9.28 9.29-10.9 “Art Glass Association of Southern California Annual Members’ Exhibition” GALLERY 21 AT THE SPANISH VILLAGE ART CENTER 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park 619.233.9050, spanishvillageart.com Member artists will showcase recent creations in a range of techniques, including blown, kiln-formed, cast, stained and mosaic glass.

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“Pop Up Art Mart” OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org This collaboration with the museum’s store and local art store Art n Soul on 101 presents various items created by local artists.

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SEPTEMBER PERFORMING ARTS 9.5-10: An American in Paris SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE 1100 3rd Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org Inspired by the Oscar-winning 1951 film classic starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, this fourtime Tony Award-winning production tells the story of an American soldier and a mysterious French woman in Paris figuring out life post-war.

9.5-10.1: Wild Goose Dreams LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org The world-premiere play — by playwright Hansol Jung, directed by Leigh Silverman and starring Yunjin Kim (ABC’s Lost) — is the story of a North Korean defector and a lonely South Korean father who start an online romance.

9.7-10.1: Roz & Ray LYCEUM SPACE 79 Horton Plaza, downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org A time-bending story of love, trust, healing and sacrifice set in America’s Finest City shines the

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spotlight on a little-known anecdote (or is it antidote?) in medical history.

9.7-10.22: Benny & Joon THE OLD GLOBE THEATRE 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org Based on the quirky 1993 romantic comedy film starring Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson and Aidan Quinn, Benny & Joon is a worldpremiere musical about a mentally ill woman who falls in love with an eccentric man.

9.10; 9.16-17; 9.19-20; 9.25-26: September With Trinity TENTH AVENUE ARTS CENTER 930 10th Ave., downtown 619.920.8503, tenthavenuearts.com Trinity Theatre Company offers a slate of monthlong productions at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center that includes the children’s classic (Alice in Wonderland, 9.10) and three staged readings (Becoming Dr. Ruth, 9.16-17; Completely Hollywood, 9.19-20; and Not About Heroes, 9.25-26).

9.13-30: In the Heights MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista 760.724.2110, moonlightstage.com Before achieving superstardom with Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a Broadway hit with this four-time Tony Award-winning musical about New York’s vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood.

9.22-10.8: Billy Elliot SPRECKELS THEATRE 121 Broadway, Suite 600, downtown 619.235.9500, spreckels.net Eleven-year-old Billy trades his boxing gloves for ballet slippers in this 10-time Tony Awardwinning musical that features a score by Elton John and is based on the 2000 hit film.

9.30-10.29: The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey THE OLD GLOBE THEATRE 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org An acclaimed, one-man tour de force about a New Jersey detective unraveling a complex case that changes his life forever.

Presents

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA’S TONY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL

about HOME, FAMILY, and FINDING WHERE YOU BELONG.

From the creator of the hit HAMILTON

SEPTEMBER 13 – 30 MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM | 760.724.2110

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LET’S BE FRANK THE LOCAL FASHIONLOVER BEHIND LIFESTYLE BLOG FRANKVINYL.COM TALKS ABOUT HER FAVORITE SHOPS, FALL TRENDS AND HER NOT-SOSECRET HAT OBSESSION

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amed designer John Galliano (Christian Dior, Givenchy) once said, “The joy of dressing is an art,” and when it comes to the fashion and lifestyle blog FrankVinyl.com, it’s clear that author Francesca Smith has a lot of joy. Smith has steadily been building a following sharing personal style diaries and tips via her website, Instagram and even vlogging on YouTube.

PACIFIC recently checked in with the chic Latina to talk signature outfits, fall fashion and the trendiest neighborhood in San Diego.

Name: Francesca Smith Hometown: San Diego Current neighborhood: North Park What do you do for a living?

I am a fashion/lifestyle blogger and my second job is wedding photography.

Website/social media handles: FrankVinyl.com Instagram: @FrankVinyl

What’s your go-to or signature item of clothing?

Definitely a hat. Any kind of hat. I love hats and I don’t think I will ever have too many. Currently loving my black lieutenant hats and cute neutral-colored berets for fall. >>>

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Francesca Smith models some of her fall fashion essentials on the streets of downtown San Diego.

ARIELLE LEVY (@ARIELLELEVYPHOTO)

I’m a Mexican fashion blogger, content creator and photographer based in San Diego. I am the creative director behind my blog, Frank Vinyl (which has over 125,000 followers on social media). My style leans towards edgy street style with a touch of bohemian inspiration.

I’ve worked on campaigns and projects in collaboration with clients such as 7 For All Mankind, Coffeemate, Urban Outfitters, Macy’s, Levi’s and more while documenting my travels and lifestyle through photographic storytelling.

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When on a budget, what’s one article of clothing to buy for fall?

Some cute ankle boots that you can wear with everything. Black or neutral is always best. Steve Madden always has a good ankle

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Favorite San Diego restaurant?

I really love Cafe Gratitude (Little Italy) because it’s so healthy and picture perfect, but another favorite of mine is Jaynes Gastropub (North Park).

They have the best steak frites and it makes me feel like I’m in Europe.

Favorite San Diego happy hour?

Polite Provisions (North Park).

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What are some of your favorite San Diego stores or boutiques?

I love Avenu in Coronado. Love their Australian labels and cute boho beachy dresses. They also have an adorable small, but perfectly tailored shoe collection. Pigment in North Park is a dream for cute gifts and home decor. I basically want my whole house to look like Pigment.

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Favorite trends right now?

Currently in love with little structured basket bags — I wear mine almost every day — deconstructed hems on jeans and girlie, flirty dresses paired with athletic sneakers.

Describe an ideal weekend in San Diego.

Any weekend in S.D. is ideal. There is so much to do! A good weekend for me would be having the time to stop by the farmers market, either in Little Italy or Hillcrest, spending half a day at the beach, stopping by for some craft cocktails at one of my favorite bars and grabbing dinner at a romantic spot with John, my husband.

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What’s one thing everyone should invest in for fall?

A good faux statement leather moto jacket. It’s the perfect transitional weather piece and immediately gives that “cool girl” vibe. A good moto ( jacket) goes with almost everything.

Any local designers you’re loving right now?

I’m a fan of Parpala Jewelry.

Beautiful, dainty, minimal-styled necklaces and rings that you can layer in so many different ways.

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What’s on your fall fashion wish list?

I’m a sucker for all things that have a touch of a vintage feel. Shearling jackets; high-waisted, wide-legged pants; retro-styled sunglasses in bold colors. I also have my eye on easy-to-throw-on blouses in sheer fabrics with prints — like polka dots or stars — to have on rotation.

boot for an affordable price. DSW is also amazing for affordable boots.

When splurging, what’s one article of clothing to invest in for fall?

I would invest in a warm, chunky textured cardigan in a neutral color that you can wear over and over again all throughout fall and into winter. I have been wanting to splurge on an I Love Mr. Mittens cardi for the longest time! The material is high quality and the texture is so cozy!

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Model, entrepreneur and social media influencer Kristen Leanne, along with her biz-whiz hubby Ryan Morgan, are the duo behind the vegan hair color line that challenges customers to “dye for a cause.”

While the couple met living in Los Angeles, Leanne and Morgan relocated to San Diego three years ago, and in October of 2014, they launched their hair color line Arctic Fox to address the needs of those looking to join in on the hottest hair trend — statement hair color.

VEGAN HAIR PRODUCT ARCTIC FOX MAKES A COLORFUL STATEMENT WHILE GIVING BACK.

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In addition to running Arctic Fox, Leanne is also a well-known beauty vlogger. With more than 425,000 YouTube channel subscribers, 760,000+ followers on Instagram and almost 2 million Facebook followers, her hungry skulk of “foxes” depend on the tattooed beauty for go-to tips and tricks.

“It was only a matter of time before the mainstream hair world got on board with rainbow locks.

Anyone who doesn’t like rainbows just doesn’t like fun,” Leanne said.

Whether it’s Oompa Loompa green, anime blue, sunny yellow or fierce red, Arctic Fox

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Follow along ARCTIC FOX:

arcticfoxhaircolor.com FACEBOOK: Arctic Fox Hair Color INSTAGRAM: @arcticfoxhaircolor YOUTUBE: arcticfoxhaircolor

KRISTEN LEANNE:

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promises its 16- to 24-year-old demographic that it will solve the messy and unpredictable issues that come along with having vividly dyed hair.

“We would go to the gym with our bright-colored hair, and the other products would bleed and stain our shirts, towels and pillows. We set out to make something that doesn’t do that,” Morgan said.

Arctic Fox prides itself on being a cruelty-free vegan product — meaning it’s not tested on animals.

“We’ve created a cause around our products.

Leanne recently teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for a beauty seminar to showcase a line of cosmetic brushes — what better proof Leanne is committed to saving animals than an endorsement from PETA? “After I had tried every single color line out there, and after I had discovered animal testing existed and was very prevalent, I decided enough was enough.

I had to create a color line that solved all of my color issues and gave back to help save abused animals,” Leanne told People in an interview earlier this year.

To put their money where their dedication is, 15 percent of their profits go to animal charities.

“My love and passion for

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animals has been something that’s always been very close to my heart, ever since I can remember,” Leanne said. “Animals are innocent and voiceless.

They deserve to be protected and, truth be told, I love animals more than humans, so it only made sense to donate a portion of our profits to help save and protect them.”

According to the Arctic Fox website, all purchases support two organizations — Second Chance Animal Shelter and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Second Chance finds homes for animals and runs clinics treating sick and injured animals, offering spay and neuter services. The IFAW focuses internationally on animal rescue; saving seals, elephants and tigers and defending whales.

It takes a bad-ass soul to rock hair in a typically unconventional color, but Leanne is just one of those women who makes it seem natural.

“You can pull anything off, as long as you mean it,” Leanne said.

Arctic Fox can be found online and in more than 1,600 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada — primarily Hot Topic stores and beauty salons.

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“WHEN I WANTED TO BE WEAK, I REFUSED,” NICOLE SAID. “WHEN I WANTED TO CRY, I PUSHED HARDER. WHEN I WANTED

Photography by Nelvin C. Cepeda

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Cake BEAUTY BAKERIE OWNER FINDS A SWEET SPOT FOR COSMETICS

By Kai Oliver-Kurtin With a goal of sweetening the lives of others with her global cosmetics brand, Cashmere Nicole launched cosmetics line Beauty Bakerie in 2011 to serve her smudge-free sweets to the world. With success online and distribution at several retail outlets, Nicole, 33, decided to open her flagship retail store earlier this year in Westfield Mission Valley mall. She runs the company headquarters out of San Diego.

From as early as she can remember, Nicole, a recent resident of Rancho Santa Fe, has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and an appetite to start a business. But it was nursing that launched her professional career, where she began bedside and eventually ended up teaching.

“It was the culmination of each discipline within the field that contributed to my in-depth understanding of people, our bodies, and how we react to changes,” Nicole said.

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As a breast cancer survivor, Nicole’s own health was threatened at an early age. Through this experience, she found out just how tough she can be when facing opposition.

“I learned that something — even if it kills you — can only defeat you if you let it own your mind,” Nicole said. “When you are face to face with something that has the potential to kill you, you meet yourself.”

Nicole had more than just herself to consider when battling cancer. As a single mother fighting for her life, she learned the best way to teach her daughter is to lead by example.

“When I wanted to be weak, I refused,” Nicole said. “When I wanted to cry, I pushed harder.

When I wanted to quit, I evaluated the weight of quitting, only to find that it would be harder than to keep going.

“I can’t go out into the world and change lives if I didn’t first try to change my own or enhance

the quality of life for my daughter,” she said.

Nicole’s cancer story, which included multiple occurrences, even caught the attention of Beyoncé’s team, and led to Nicole’s first-person narrative being featured on the pop singer’s website.

And Beyoncé is not the only celebrity familiar with the cosmetic brand.

Beauty Bakerie has teamed up with Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas to create a special gift set of their Lip Whips (five for $80).

“Gabby has a sweet nature, so being around her feels like I’m around my own family,” Nicole said. “Collaborating with her was a piece of cake.”

Beauty Bakerie’s popular line of nosmudge Lip Whip liquid matte lipsticks ($20) and Flour-Setting Powder for long-wear foundation ($24) are favorites among their primary consumers: 18- to 24-year-old women.

The entire brand and product packaging align with the bakery theme —

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Flour Setting Powders

Lip Whips

Sugar Lip Scrubs

named for or inspired by desserts, pastries and all things sweet.

Among Nicole’s other favorite products are the Sugar Lip Scrub exfoliant ($12) and BROWnies eyebrow gel ($16). Now sold in more than 100 countries worldwide, Beauty Bakerie cosmetics can be purchased at Forever 21, Sephora, ASOS and QVC, among others, in addition to online and the Mission Valley store.

Nicole’s desire to create positive change in the lives of others, along with doing good in the world, also meant ensuring Beauty Bakerie is a cruelty-free company, not conducting

any product testing on animals.

“I’ve never been a fan of gaining from someone else’s plight or loss,” Nicole said. “Animals play a large role in our world, and we don’t hold the power to say that they’re not worth fighting for.”

With Nicole’s personal philosophy of helping “others,” she and her daughter regularly go online to GoFundMe and randomly select people to help.

“I believe that we have more to gain in giving than in receiving, so I’m always looking for someone to give an opportunity to (through a job), someone to donate to, or someone to inspire

or encourage,” she said.

“We give to organizations that assist homeless women, and women fighting or recovering from breast cancer.”

And, in true do-good fashion, Nicole also challenges others to be sweet and sweeten the life of someone else every day.

Beauty Bakerie (inside Westfield Mission Valley) 1640 Camino Del Rio N., Ste. 344, Mission Valley 858.703.6003, beautybakerie.com Facebook: @BeautyBakerie Instagram: @BeautyBakerieMakeup

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F A S H I O N F O R W A R D THE SECOND OF TWO RENOVATIONS WILL BRING A STYLE TRANSFORMATION TO CENTRAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY The Westfield UTC of yesterday is so passè. This month, La Jolla’s long-standing mall is revealing a fashion makeover that will have chic shoppers lined up to check out the newest offerings.

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he shopping center, which has stood in its current space in the University Town Center area since 1977, got its first facelift in the form of an upgraded food court, fitness center and the addition of an ArcLight Cinemas in 2012. But it’s the second $585 million renovation that has patrons buzzing as the fall grand opening nears fruition.

Anchored by the newly renovated and expanded Nordstom, Westfield UTC will unveil a variety of fashion-forward and relaxed luxury retailers, many of which are new to San Diego County and the West Coast. While the expansion will grow the shopping center by 250,000 square feet, guests can still expect to return to past favorites that include Michael Kors, Free People and Zara.

This new addition creates a surge in fashion for mid-county shoppers. With luxury boutiques and national favorites north of the 52, fashionistas will no longer have to venture to the coast of La Jolla or trek down to bustling Fashion Valley for their fashion-forward fixes.

Here’s a look at what’s to come in October and late fall at Westfield UTC.

NEW RETAILERS

(COMING IN OCTOBER) 100% Pure The natural cosmetics store provides bath and body lines, skin care and fruit-dyed makeup that are healthy for users and free of harmful toxins.

100percentpure.com Allen Edwards The Los Angeles-based hair salon is equipped with highly trained professionals to provide premium hair styling to customers. allenedwards.com ECCO With attention to detail, innovative technology and premium designs, the footwear company focuses on meeting the comfort needs of every customer. us.shop.ecco.com MAC Cosmetics The cosmetics store offers an array of makeup and accessories for customers of all ages, races and sexes. maccosmetics.com

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Nordstrom The upgraded department store will add 15,000 square feet to the existing location, including Bazille, a new contemporary restaurant. shop.nordstrom.com Saje Natural Wellness A holistic store offering products for home, skin and body that are 100 percent natural and plant driven. saje.com Sugarfina The gourmet candy store gives adults a taste of sweetness with candies that are infused with alcohol and international flavors. sugarfina.com Sundance Founded by actor Robert Redford in 1969, the retailer offers men’s and women’s fashion, accessories and home furnishings that reflect the style of Utah’s Sundance Village. sundancecatalog.com

Swarovski The jewelry brand’s famous crystals can be found on watches, accessories, decorations and gifts, all of which add sparkle to any outfit. swarovski.com T-Mobile The wireless network offers a variety of cellphones and plans for technology-driven customers. t-mobile.com

(COMING IN LATE FALL) Arhaus With a philosophy of using natural materials, the furniture retailer produces unique and welldesigned home furnishings that are inspired by international decor. arhaus.com CJ Charles The fine jewelry store specializes in high-end brands, watches and estate pieces. Jewelry and watch repairs are also offered. cjcharles.com

Fossil The American accessory brand specializes in producing quality bags, wallets and watches. fossil.com Jo Malone London The British fragrance brand focuses on producing high-quality colognes, candles and bath and body products. jomalone.com Kendra Scott By using quality materials and unique colors, the jewelry brand appeals to women of all ages with versatile statement pieces. kendrascott.com Marine Layer Specializing in ultra soft shirts, this retailer has expanded to sell clothing and accessories of all types. marinelayer.com

Rodd & Gunn The New Zealand-based retailer offers contemporary clothing styles made with quality fabrics and manufacturing techniques. roddandgunn.com/us

NEW RESTAURANTS

Suitsupply A European suit-maker that focuses on fabricating quality pieces at affordable prices. us.suitsupply.com

(COMING IN OCTOBER)

UNTUCKit The clothing retailer specializes in shirts and garments that can be worn untucked but, at the same time, are fashion forward. untuckit.com Vineyard Vines East Coast style meets West Coast comfort in the New England-inspired clothing and accessory store. vineyardvines.com

Along with the fashion-forward additions to UTC, several new restaurants are also planned, including:

Along with the fashion-forward additions to UTC, several new restaurants are also planned, including:

Shake Shack From its beginnings as a food cart inside Madison Square Garden, the New York-based fast food chain has sprouted west to bring famous burgers, hot dogs and crinkle cut fries to its first San Diego County location. shakeshack.com

(COMING IN LATE FALL) Bazille At Nordstrom’s new addition, guests can choose from a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, salads and entrees and can pair their meals with a beverage from the restaurant’s full bar. Indoor and outdoor patio seating will be available. restaurants.nordstrom.com

Great Maple The modern American eatery, famous for its brunch in University Heights, will open its second San Diego location in a space that features a large outdoor patio area. thegreatmaple.com Javier’s The Orange County-based upscale restaurant will feature a large selection of tequila and classic Mexican dishes with modern twists. javiers-cantina.com Larsen’s Steakhouse The new restaurant will feature a large patio, piano lounge and private dining rooms, plus a weeks-long dry aging process and highly-skilled butchers and chefs creating top-notch steaks. larsensrestaurants.com Napizza Solana Beach couple Giulia Colmignoli and Christopher Antinucci will open their fifth location that specializes in preparing authentic Italian pizza and entrees made with fresh ingredients. na-pizza.com

Smokeyard BBQ and Chop Shop This Mammoth-based steakhouse merges South African flavors with a casual atmosphere to provide guests with hearty meals. smokeyard.com True Food Kitchen The eco-chic restaurant will provide guests with a seasonal menu that can accommodate those with specific food preferences and allergies. truefoodkitchen.com The Winery Originating in Orange County, The Winery merges hip, sophisticated ambiance with California wine country cuisine in an 8,000-squarefoot restaurant and wine bar. thewineryrestaurant.net

(OPENING 2018) Din Tai Fung: Originally slated to debut in San Diego with the other fall openings, this Taiwanese restaurant, known for its xiaolongbao and soup dumplings, will eventually join several other locations throughout the world. dintaifungusa.com

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Restaurateur Christian Gomez loves to prowl the globe and will gladly whisk you away to exotic destinations in the Third World, the New World, the Old World and deep inside his imagination. He also aims to knock you off your feet with the global-inspired décor and cuisine at his wineforward new Fools and Kings restaurant in Mission Hills. >>>

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omez, who also operates the WetStone Wine Bar in Bankers Hill, took over a well-aged space on Goldfinch Street partly because the 20-foot ceilings allow room for a trove of international lamps, lanterns and chandeliers. Mixed in with the eclectic collection of lighting, intriguing murals created by local artist Josh Hunter take the eyes from a close-up scene of a Cuban cigar maker at work to a fictional city of Cubist houses painted in a rainbow of colors. It’s meant to express the concept of community. There are exposed brick walls, a breezy, semi-open room in front and, hidden near the wine bar, a small private room.

“The layout is long and narrow, like a lot of bars overseas,” Gomez said. “So I styled Fools and Kings after Old World spaces in Barcelona’s Barrio Gotic and the Barranco neighborhood outside Milleflores near Lima. I want people to feel like they’re traveling when they come here, to get away from San Diego.”

Music is certainly part of the experience, as well as the

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inspiration for the restaurant’s unusual name. Gomez likes a French electronic band named AIR because, “stylistically, the music works here. It’s funky, it’s spacey, it’s international, it’s fun.”

But as importantly, he said, “I was aiming to do something that wouldn’t pigeonhole the place. As a kid I fell in love with Nature Boy, a Nat King Cole song that my father used to whistle in the kitchen. The lyrics suggest to me that a fool and a king, a busser and a CEO, all are welcome here.”

The menu dallies with well-known and unfamiliar plates from all over the map, mostly small and meant to be shared. Order two or three and parlay them into a reasonably filling meal. It’s obvious Gomez has traveled in Peru when seeing the spelling of “cebiche panamericano,” which usually is written as “ceviche” hereabouts.

The generous serving of perky, citrus-marinated white fish is accompanied by utterly original, pickled corn coblets (corn-on-thecob cut into inch-wide discs for convenient nibbling) and a sweet potato puree, which cuts the sharpness of the marinade.

Gomez worked for some years as a private chef, and as a child

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“I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL, WITHOUT ANY TRENDS IN MIND.” absorbed the differing culinary viewpoints of a mother from Panama and a father from the Philippines (both of whom came to San Diego courtesy of the United States Navy). In addition to working as a self-trained chef, he also styled food for Los Angeles magazines and film and television studios in the early years of the century.

“I brought that experience here,” he said, adding, “I developed the menu around my fascination with adventure and travel. I wanted to do something original, without any trends in mind, and I didn’t want anything fake.” As Exhibit A of his approach, Gomez cited his raw ahi tuna carpaccio paired with duck liver mousse as “a sort of surf ‘n turf.”

On the menu, the international accents are many, both subtle and bold. Sumac, a seasoning used widely by Middle Eastern cuisines, is rubbed over slices of roasted lamb shoulder bedded on braised garbanzo beans. If you know the Italian

influences common in Argentinian big-city cooking, then you recognize the Buenos Aires origins of filet mignon skewers with gorgonzola cream sauce and chimichurri, a garlicky delight of many herbs.

Ahi tuna Chicken and potatoes in a massaman yellow carpaccio curry make a distinctly unusual topping for a flatbread entree.

And so the menu goes, circling the globe enticingly with roasted baby carrots tossed with golden raisins and the racy Moroccan spice mixture call ras el hanout, tempura shrimp from Japan, and, perhaps in the hope that travel to Cuba will become an everyday experience, an uncomplicated dessert of fried plantains fit for both fools and kings.

FOOLS AND KINGS 4015 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills, 619.578.2542, foolsandkings.bar

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WHEN COCKTAIL DREAMS ENTER THE HOME, THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO ENTERTAIN THAN WITH A CUSTOM BAR CART

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hen someone proclaims, “Shaken, not stirred,” it would be a shame not to have the proper equipment on hand to fulfill the order.

If done thoughtfully, a home bar cart not only provides a way to entertain guests with tasty made-to-order beverages, but also adds to the overall style and décor of a home.

While Efren Agustin is known for taking mouthwatering cocktail pictures at bars

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1. JIGGER: Don’t ruin a cocktail because of poorly gauged ingredients. Keep cocktails balanced and on point with multi-measure jiggers. Agustin recommends the double, hourglass-shaped versions that measure ½ oz., ¾ oz., 1 oz., 1½ oz. and 2 oz.

For a variety of jigger options, head to kegworks.com or find a Rabbit adjustable jigger ($10) at totalwine.com.

2. SHAKER: While many spirit-forward cocktails should be stirred, a number of popular drinks need a good shimmy/thrashing.

Shake your money maker with the Boston Shaker and

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around San Diego for his Instagram feed (@imefrensd), sometimes he enjoys a relaxing night at home with a good drink in hand. When a simple bar tray he had started overflowing, Agustin decided his growing collection needed a proper home – and a bar cart was the answer.

“Whether you enjoy getting behind the bar or want your friends to mix their own drinks, a bar cart is a source of entertainment, automatically making its owner the best host ever,” he said.

When searching for a bar cart, Agustin, co-founder of Greenlight Hospitality, said

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mixing glass (which also doubles as a pint glass) $15 at thebostonshaker.com

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3. GLASSWARE: A good rocks glass will provide the proper start, with utility for a variety of cocktails, including Negronis, Old Fashioneds, mint juleps and Sazeracs. For a variety of glassware options from $4 to $20, visit crateandbarrel.com.

quality doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.

Most bottles will be in the $18 to $35 range.” His top picks include You & Yours vodka, $35, and Sunday Gin, $38, youandyours. com; Plantation Pineapple Rum, $25, plantationrum. com/plantation-pineapple; Olmeca Altos Tequila, $2025, altostequila.com; and Woodford Reserve whiskey, $28, woodfordreserve.com.

4. BASE SPIRITS: Five core spirits – vodka, gin, rum, tequila and whiskey – are a good base for stocking a home bar cart.

As Agustin noted, “Good

5. VERMOUTH: In both sweet and dry forms, vermouth is a key cocktail element.

Considered a “modifier,” or a spirit that adds complexity and layering to cocktails,

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multiple shelves and wheels for mobility are high on the list of requirements.

“Of course it sounds obvious, but your bottles, bar tools, cocktail books and glassware all need a home,” Agustin advised. “The bar cart should go wherever the party migrates.”

Agustin acquired his cart from Bed, Bath & Beyond (which offers more than 100 options online). Other popular places to find them include West Elm and Pottery Barn.

Once the perfect bar cart is found, there are seven items that every proper home setup must have, according to Agustin, in order to start shaking it up.

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vermouth is the essential back-up singer/wingman to cocktails including the Manhattan, Negroni and classic martini. Look for Dolin dry vermouth ($16) and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth ($15) at klwines.com.

6. BITTERS: “Cocktail bitters are to cocktails what salt and pepper are to cooking,” Agustin said of the essential condiment. Because of their intensity, only a few dashes are necessary to add flavor and complexity to cocktails. Try Angostura and Peychaud’s. Each priced at $10 at bevmo.com.

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7. COCKTAIL BOOK: “The best way to learn about cocktail making is by reading about it from some of the pros in the industry,” said Agustin. “One of my current favorites is The Cocktail Chronicles: Navigating the Cocktail Renaissance with Jigger, Shaker, and Glass by Paul Clarke.” According to Agustin, this approachable, easy-to-follow book takes the mystery out of mixology and includes helpful tips on tools, glassware and technique. $17, amazon.com.

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raditionally an extracurricular college activity, beer has been part of the curriculum at UC San Diego and San Diego State University since 2013.

Michael Peacock, 56, an instructor with State’s Business of Craft Beer program, explained why beer should be studied and not just drunk.

PACIFIC: What’s the focus of State’s program?

MICHAEL PEACOCK: The various business aspects of the industry: beer styles, finance, distribution, (draft) systems, marketing, etc. The program caters to both industry people who want to add to their resume and those who are merely curious about the “beerification” of San Diego.

What is the coursework like?

Classes range in length from two to eight weeks. There are readings, in-class presentations and tests, including a final.

Courses are held at SDSU and at local breweries. In many classes, students taste beers to identify aromas and off flavors, important skills for anyone taking the Cicerone exam. The Cicerone certification is much like a sommelier certification in the wine industry.

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Where does the faculty come from?

Our faculty is composed of industry experts, including business owners, brewers and a beverage law attorney. Our program was designed by instructors and advisory board members, some of whom belong to the Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF) and the San Diego Hop Growers Association (SDHGA).

What are the most serious issues facing wouldbe brewers?

I think the biggest challenge is to be able to produce a quality product that people will drink.

Once you have a core number of quality products, you need to be able to produce that same product consistently over and over again. Arguably, some breweries have skipped that step.

Another issue brewery owners face is understanding this business’s financial complexity. Whatever your business plan says and whatever the construction calendar says, it will cost more and take longer.

What trends do you see in craft beer?

In San Diego, we have front-row seats to the changing beer industry and have seen some very big moves. There is more selection on the shelves and, with over 5,000 breweries in the U.S., there seems to be a demand for this beverage.

Also, we are seeing “craft beverages” other

than beer — cider, mead, kombucha, kefir, coffee — and some breweries are picking up on this trend. Modern Times has a coffee roaster on site and uses its coffee in its beers and sells its coffee brand. Collaborations between breweries and other craft beverage manufacturers allow for the rapid exposure of these products to a wider demographic.

Is craft beer a niche industry or is it central to San Diego’s economy?

Craft beer is beer. Beer is not niche and craft beer is here to stay. San Diego has been a welcoming community to craft beer and we are still experiencing growth that directly affects our economy daily.

When people hear “beer” and “college,” many think “kegger” and “toga party.” Is the image of craft beer changing?

The beer industry is evolving and consumers are developing a more educated palate. This is what is driving the industry and changing the “image” of beer.

In my class, I am very up front. This is all science. Physics, fluid dynamics, chemistry, math, engineering, etc. — we learn about it all. Henry’s Law, for instance, explains why carbonated beverages go flat. So let’s discuss that over a few beers.

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UC SAN DIEGO Best bet: Round Table Pizza, Price Center & Student Center. Home Plate above RIMAC Arena and Zanzibar Cafe upstairs at Price also sell pints, but Round Table offers ground-floor convenience and 24 taps.

Best beers: A great imperial IPA from Colorado, Avery’s Maharaja (10.2% ABV) makes a rare local appearance here. Donna Buhl, this Table’s owner, also keeps Stone, Rough Draft and Mother Earth on tap.

Prices: $6 to $8 for a pint.

Deals: $2 off pitchers — normally about $17 — every Friday.

Food: ’Za and salads. A large pepperoni runs $17.99.

Atmosphere: The ’80s are calling — they want their food court back! Still, the outdoor patio here is a popular place for Friday afternoon decompression sessions.

Campus confidential: Buhl always stocks ales from Rough Draft, a Miramar brewery owned by Jeff Silver (class of ’94).

SEPTEMBER BEER EVENTS Our mugs overfloweth with two stellar beer events beckoning on the same September evening.

“We are very careful about drinking.”

Food: The pizzas are good, but the balsamic chicken salad?

Killer. New this year: Oggi Sticks, half of a 14-inch mozzarella pizza, brushed with garlic olive oil, cut into strips and served with ranch dressing — all for a student-friendly $5.

Atmosphere: Look for string lighting and other touches in the spacious outdoor area. “We’re trying to pizzazz our patio,” Ferrera said, “[to] make it really desirable.”

Campus confidential: Oggi’s hosts social and educational sessions for SDSU’s business of craft beer program. “We try to be the place where people can come and get educated about beer,” Ferrera said.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Best bet: Eureka!, opening in South Campus Plaza, is the glitzy new kid on campus. But three-year-old Oggi’s Pizza Express in the Aztec Student Center is determined to remain State’s bastion of beer.

Best beers: Of the 30 beers on tap, 20 are from SoCal stalwarts like Karl Strauss and Modern Times. The other 10 represent Oggi’s awardwinning lineup. Try Torrey Pines IPA (6.9%), all West Coast snap and swagger, or Black Magic Stout (7.6%), rich in roast coffee and dark chocolate notes.

Prices: $6 a pint. Don’t look for discounts or leniency toward underage undergrads. “Being on campus, it’s all students and at least half are not 21,” said Estella Ferrera, an Oggi’s vice president.

Sept. 22: The monthly beer dinner at O’Toole’s, the University of San Diego’s pub, is awash in Green Flash ales. The tab: $40. The time: 6 p.m.

For reservations, call (619) 849-8205.

Sept. 22: The area’s oldest

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organized beer bash, the San Diego Festival of Beer returns for its 23rd annual edition. Tickets: $50. 6-10 p.m. on Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr. sdbeerfest.org.

Best bet: O’Toole’s, in the Student Center.

Best beers: Doubling its tap handles from four to eight, O’Toole’s focuses on local breweries.

Renegade Blonde from Vista’s Iron Fist is a lightbodied, bubbly Kölsch.

Prices: $5.50 a pint.

Deals: Monday through Friday from 4-6:30 p.m., pints are $4.50, and 12-ounce pours are $4.

Food: Tapas and other light fare, plus burgers.

Atmosphere: Cozy and clubby, with a good smattering of faculty regulars.

Because O’Toole’s is located outside La Gran Terraza, the private school’s upscale restaurant, diners stop here for pre- and post-meal drinks and apps.

Campus confidential: Fireplace is a nice touch, but don’t expect a roaring blaze on San Diego’s few chilly nights. “It’s a gas flame,” said Luis Rosas, USD’s restaurant unit leader. “The flame is just for looks.”

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Hitting the (BEER) Books

FIVE BUBBLY TEXTS FOR YOUR BEER EDUCATION Like great beers, great beer books leave you refreshed, stimulated and eager for more. Five volumes to enhance your education and enjoyment:

Great Beer Guide (2000)

by Michael Jackson Like the musician of the same name, Jackson was a colossus in his field, more or less inventing modern beer writing with The World Guide to Beer (1977). His more recent book, Great Beer Guide, ranges across 500 classic brews, all given the Jackson treatment: prose that is poetic, smart and concise.

The Beer Bible (2015)

by Jeff Alworth If I were exiled to a desert island and had to choose just one beer book, this would be it. This “Bible” has something for every beer fan: travelogue (the chapter on Belgium is worth the $19.95 price alone); explanations of beer styles; reviews of notable beers.

Beer Sommelier (2015) Fabio Petroni, Pietro Fontana and Giovanni Ruggieri This coffee table book is beer porn at its most salacious and satisfying. Fontana’s text explores beer history and beer styles; Ruggieri seasons the book with beer-infused recipes.

Neither, though, can match Petroni’s lush, sensual photos.

An Irish stout’s cascading, mocha-colored head! A chalice of Italian lager, beaded with condensation!

IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of the India Pale Ale (2012) Mitch Steele San Diego’s most popular beer style and its complicated past are explored by Steele, Stone’s former brewmaster and current brewmaster and COO for Atlanta’s New Realm. This is beer history as written by a beer detective, tracking IPA’s origins across continents and centuries.

The Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing (2017) Betsy Parks, ed.

Writing for homebrewers, Parks and her staff at Brew Your Own magazine are clear enough to entice non-homebrewers.

This n-h especially enjoyed the 50-odd “clone recipes,” directions for DIY versions of The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, AleSmith’s Old Numbskull, Russian River’s Pliny the Elder and other faves. Who knew that a dash of gypsum in the brew kettle will accentuate a beer’s hop character?

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SAN DIEGO BEERS’ MANY LINKS TO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES

Beer and college are tightly linked, and not just at keggers. San Diego breweries are well-stocked with people who hold degrees from local universities.

A partial honor roll of this educated crew:

UC SAN DIEGO Matt Akin, co-founder and brewer at Benchmark: BA, sociology, 2003 Anthony Chen, AleSmith lead brewer: BA, history, 2007 Yuseff Cherney, former brewmaster at Ballast Point: BA, philosophy, 1992 Matthew Laibson, field quality manager at Ballast Point: BS, human biology, 2009 Jeff Silver, owner of Rough Draft: BS, cognitive science, 1994 George Thornton, owner of The Homebrewer: BA, history, 2006 Chris White, co-founder of White Labs: Ph.D, biochemistry, 1996

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Paige McWey Acers, executive administrator of the San Diego Brewers Guild: BA, sociology, religious studies, 2009 Ryan Crisp, head brewer/director of brewery operations at AleSmith: BA, French/history, 2006; MA, English, 2013 Claudia Faulk, co-founder of Aztec Brewing: BA, graphic design, 2009; MS, educational technology, 2012 Matt Johnson, sales director at Bay City Brewing: BS, criminal justice, 2008 Marc Martin, vice president of beer at Karl Strauss: BS, marketing, 1999 Brandon Richards, founder and CEO at SouthNorte Beer: BS, business administration and management, 2003 Paul Segura, brewmaster at Karl Strauss Brewing: BS, political science, 1994

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS Derek Gallanosa, head brewer at Abnormal Beer Co.: BS, business marketing, 2008 Kristina Rawlins, event sales manager at Stone brewing: BA, communications, 2009

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ince bursting onto the scene in late July, filling the Fifth Avenue building that long housed Maloney’s Tavern, Queensborough Cocktail Lounge has been bringing a bite of the Big Apple to the Gaslamp.

Taking its name from the largest and easternmost of New York City’s five boroughs, the new two-level bar and lounge offers East Coast-inspired cocktails and shareable plates in an atmosphere that boasts a marble bar, plush

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leather booths and suspended tabletops among other high-end amenities. The addition of transit turnstiles, a subway token-studded floor and a vintage phone booth transformed into a photo booth further up the authenticity of this venue.

PACIFIC recently caught up with Queensborough’s bartender, Zack Ball, for a quick chat about working at the Gaslamp’s swanky new watering hole.

PACIFIC: Where are you from?

I was originally born in San Diego,

but when I was 4, my family moved to Shelton, Washington, and I lived there until I moved back to San Diego seven years ago.

What neighborhood do you live in?

I’ve lived in Golden Hill for the past three years. I originally moved to the neighborhood due to its proximity to downtown, but after moving there, I realized it’s filled with a lot of friends I’ve made in the industry.

How did you get started in hospitality?

I got my start in the industry as a

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broke college student and applied for a summer job as a busser at Bleu Boheme in Kensington.

Where else in S.D. have you worked?

Prior to Queensborough, I worked at Searsucker in the Gaslamp for five years. I was introduced to Brian Malarkey when I worked at Gingham and moved over to Searsucker. I had the opportunity to work as a corporate trainer for the brand and assist in the opening of his other locations, including Herringbone in San Diego, Searsucker in Las Vegas and

GOTHAM GULPS QUEENSBOROUGH’S TOP CONCOCTIONS

MATCHA JULEP 4-5 mint leaves .5 oz. matcha syrup 2 oz. Woodford Reserve bourbon Julep cup Shake/strain/crush over ice Garnish mint sprig

NEW YORKER Egg white .75 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. demerara syrup 2 oz. bacon fat-washed Elijah Craig bourbon Collins glass Shake/strain over ice cubes Float Cabernet Sauvignon

THE BIG APPLE 2 dashes Angostura bitters .25 oz. cinnamon and clove demerara 2 oz. red apple-infused Elijah Craig Double rocks glass Stir/strain over ice cubes Garnish apple slice

Herringbone in Santa Monica. I’ve also done work with Ian Ward for Snake Oil Cocktails and chef Chad White’s former concept Común.

What’s your role at Queensborough?

As lead bartender, I assist in managing and executing the bar program at Queensborough.

Because I have experience opening restaurants, I help train the staff and work on some operational duties as well. Opening restaurants is a team effort, and Shane Brennan and Mike Vizcarra have created a family environment here. I’m grateful to work alongside some of the best names in San Diego and deliver excellent cocktails to everyone who

comes through the door.

How does Queensborough compare to other cocktail bars in the Gaslamp?

Not many bars have the energy and ambiance Queensborough has.

You can feel it right when you walk in. It’s like being teleported to New York City — the cocktails are proper and the origins can be traced back to different boroughs of New York City. It sticks out downtown in the best way possible.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Queensborough?

The staff. Their passion is contagious; they keep me energized and alert. Even on a stressful day,

they are guaranteed to put a smile on my face within seconds.

What are your favorite items on the food menu?

My favorite, by far, is the Surf & Turf Sliders with hanger steak and scallops, and the baked-to-order pretzels never let me down either.

Chef Taylor Houseman (Común Kitchen & Tavern, Ironside Fish & Oyster) is a creative genius with the way he mixes unique ingredients.

What food/drink pairing do you recommend first-time visitors try?

Our kitchen and bar work side by side to play off of each other, so there are a ton of opportunities for pairings. My favorite is the Steak

Board (dry-aged grilled N.Y. steak, seasonal vegetables, ash butter, chimichurri, horseradish gremolata, papas bravas) alongside the New Yorker cocktail (bacon fatwashed Elijah Craig bourbon, lemon, demerara, egg white, float Cabernet Sauvignon). And I always recommend a shot of Fernet.

What do you get into when you’re not working?

I love to try new bars and restaurants around town, go to concerts and go on day-trips to Mexico.

Queensborough Cocktail Lounge Open daily at 4 p.m.

777 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp queensboroughsd.com

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SOUND DECISIONS / CONCERT CALENDAR

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9.6 Stiff Little Fingers

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@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Hard to believe that pioneering Irish punk rockers Stiff Little Fingers are turning 40, but their current tour is touting that exact milestone.

Founding lead vocalist Jake Burns and bassist Ali McMordie are still a part of the band, while guitarist Ian McCallum and drummer Steve Grantley joined in 1993 and 1996, respectively.

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@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com Singer, songwriter and musician Greta Morgan (aka Springtime Carnivore) began her career with two Chicago bands – The Hush Sound and Gold Motel. Now based in L.A., she released the album Midnight Room last October.

9.8 Gladys Knight

@ Pala Casino, palacasino.com The “Empress of Soul” will be “Pip”-less when she plays in Pala, but that won’t stop the seventime Grammy-winning singer from delivering the hits that have her in the Georgia, Grammy, Apollo Theater and Rock and Roll Hall of Fames.

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9.9 Florida Georgia Line

@ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, livenation.com Back only 11 months after their last appearance at Mattress Firm, brocountry duo Brian “BK” Kelley and Tyler “T Hubb” Hubbard are back with their Smooth Tour – named after the lead track of their 2016 release, Dig Your Roots. Nelly opens. Yes, that Nelly. >>>

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@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The long-running, Seattle-based indie rockers released their sixth studio album, VOIDS, in March.

They join forces with L.A. rock duo Deap Vally, which features drummer Julie Edwards and former Carlsbad singer/guitarist Lindsey Troy.

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9.1 OneRepublic

@ Del Mar Racetrack, dmtc.com The rock septet has been around since 2007 and released their third studio album, Men Amongst Mountains, in 2015. One of its singles, Wish I Knew You, hit the top spots on Billboard’s Alternative and Adult Alternative charts, a first for the New Orleans-based collective.

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@ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, livenation.com The Colorado-based pop rockers released their fourth studio album, Oh My My, last October. As part of the 16th annual Honda Civic Tour, the quintet hits Chula Vista with both Fitz and The Tantrums and James Arthur in tow.

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B.

SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

9.10 @ PECHANGA, PECHANGA.COM It’s been 25 years since Mary J. Blige exploded onto the scene with her multi-platinum selling debut, What’s the 411?

Instead of taking a victory lap, the Queen celebrated the milestone by releasing her 13th studio album, Strength of a Woman, in April. It features appearances from Kanye West, Missy Elliott, Kaytranada and DJ Khaled, and is Blige’s highest charting album since 2009.

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G R O OV E SOUND DECISIONS

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9.13 Ásgeir

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The 24-year-old Icelandic singer and musician released his second album, Afterglow, in May. His 2014 release, In the Silence, is actually an English-language reissue of his 2012 Icelandic debut, Dyro í dauoapögn.

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9.11 Quicksand

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The NYC post-hardcore vets fronted by Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits’ Walter Schreifels haven’t released music since 1995.

Reuniting in 2012 for their first run of shows in 13 years, the band has only played sporadically since. They’ll tackle 24-plus dates throughout September and October.

9.14 Steve Winwood

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Traffic. Blind Faith. Ginger Baker’s Air Force. Higher Love. Roll With It. The legendary English musician returns to San Diego.

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9.15 Cigarettes After Sex

@ The Irenic, theirenic.com Although it was initially founded in El Paso, Texas, nine years ago, Greg Gonzalez’s dream pop quartet finally released its self-titled, fulllength debut in June.

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9.15 Black Uhuru

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Returning to the Belly Up almost exactly a year from their last performance in Solana Beach, founding member Derrick “Duckie” Simpson leads the Grammy Awardwinning reggae legends back to San Diego.

F. 9.17 Future Islands / Explosions In The Sky

@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Maryland synth-rockers Future Islands released their fifth studio album, The Far Field, in April, while instrumental Texas quartet Explosions in the Sky released their seventh studio album, The Wilderness, last year.

G. 9.18 Lil Yachty

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@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com Nineteen-year-old rapper Miles McCollum, aka Lil Yachty, released his debut studio album, Teenage Emotions, in May. It features appearances from Diplo, Migos, YG and more. Yachty first came to prominence when he collaborated with D.R.A.M. on the 2016 hit, Broccoli.

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9.19 Glass Animals

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com First Foals, now Glass Animals.

Oxford University is churning out more than Rhodes Scholars these days. But this show is already sold out. So if you want to see the English indie rockers, it’s time to get out your kayak. >>>

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Green D ay

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Despite Billie Joe and the boys celebrating their 30th anniversary last year, the five-time Grammy winners aren’t slowing down. Revolution Radio, the band’s 12th studio album, was released last October. Catfish and the Bottlemen open the show.

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Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador Sébastien Derbomez (right) mixes it up with San Diego Brand Ambassador Tobias Schopf at Sidecar on Morena Blvd. (sidecarsd.com).

MONKEY BUSINESS

A MATH-TEACHER-TURNED-BRAND-AMBASSADOR GOES APE FOR WHISKY

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER A decade ago, when he was working as a teacher in the of South of France, Sébastien Derbomez never would have guessed that he’d become the face of a high-end alcohol brand.

“I was teaching math, and there was an opening for an English teacher,” says Derbomez. “So I went to London to practice my English and for a bit of an immersion. I thought it would open up more opportunities for me as a teacher.”

While upping his English skills, the Frenchman needed to make ends meet.

“I was really lucky to get hired at Nobu restaurant as a waiter,” he says. “I just fell in love with the job and, after begging the manager to give me a chance, I had an opportunity to jump behind the bar and start serving drinks.”

Derbomez never looked back. Instead of returning to France and applying for the position teaching English, he stayed in London and honed his new craft.

“I was meant to be there for a few months,” he says, “and now I’ve been working in this industry for more than 10 years.”

Within months of arriving in England, Derbomez was already making a name for himself as a bartender.

“I was lucky enough to win some cocktail competitions and was offered a position in Australia as a whisky specialist for William Grant & Sons (a distliing company whose portfolio includes a Sailor Jerry rum, Hendrick’s Gin and The Balvenie, among other prominent spirit brands),” he says. “The job was basically looking after the whole whisky

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Among the newest additions to the portfolio at the time was Monkey Shoulder, a smooth, rich blend infusing three of William Grant & Sons’ best single-malt whiskies: Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie. The liquor takes its name from an upper-body injury that commonly plagued maltmen during the early days of distilling. Unlike many other liquors in its category, Monkey Shoulder is proud to play well with others.

“There’s a common belief that whisky shouldn’t be mixed with anything and should only be enjoyed neat or over little bit of ice,” says Derbomez. “But Monkey Shoulder is a bit of a rule breaker, and we like to challenge the category. So, while it’s fantastic on its own, Monkey Shoulder is also a 100-percent malt whiskey that makes shockingly good cocktails.”

After helping launch the Monkey Shoulder brand in Australia, later spending several years as the country’s full-time ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin, Derbomez learned that a similar position in the America was up for grabs. He got the gig. As the U.S. ambassador for Monkey Shoulder, he’s the face of the brand, appearing at events and on TV segments across the country.

“There’s not one day like another,” he says.

Derbomez. “It’s been a fantastic journey.”

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G R O OV E SOUND DECISIONS

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9.21 Fleet Foxes

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com Still boasting three founding members, including bandleader Robin Pecknold, the Seattle folkies released their third studio album, Crack Up, in June. It’s their first release in six years, and follows a three-year hiatus from 2013-2016.

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9.22 U2

@ Qualcomm Stadium, sandiego.gov/qualcomm Many San Diegans headed up to L.A. a few months ago to see the Irish legends play on their Joshua Tree tour. But, surprise, it’s also coming to Mission Valley!

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9.23 Ben Folds

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@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The bespectacled piano man is out on his Paper Airplane Request Tour, which is, hopefully, exactly as it sounds. Make sure to write clearly and get a good arc to your throws.

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9.23 Frankie Rose

@ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com A veteran of Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls and Beverly, singer-songwriter Frankie Rose relocated to her familial L.A. home to write/record her third solo album, Cage Tropical. It was released last month.

9.23 The Toadies

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com In 1994, it was impossible to turn on any kind of rock radio without hearing the song Possum Kingdom from this Fort Worth, Texas-based band’s debut. They only recorded two more albums over the next 14 years, but have done so with much more frequency since. The band’s seventh studio release, The Lower Side of Uptown, is out this month.

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9.23 Hundred Waters

@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com Last year, Skrillex remixed this Floridabased electronic trio’s song, Show Me Love, and Chance the Rapper rapped on it. This year, they released a new EP, Currency, and new full-length, Communicating. >>>

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9.22

Los Amigos I nvisibles

@ MUSIC BOX, MUSICBOXSD.COM The Venezuelan Grammy-winning funk and disco party starters continue to roll, now more than 25 years in. Performing these days as a quartet, the band released their 12th album, El Paradise, in February.

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9.23 The Beach Boys

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com The surf-rock legends return to Shelter Island for two shows – one at 5:30 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. Late last year, the band’s perennial hit, I Get Around, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

9.26 Alison Moyet

@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com English singer and one-time half of electronic pioneers Yaz, Moyet released her ninth solo studio album, Other, in June. It is her first album of new material since 2013, and her current tour is her first in 30 years.

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9.29 Benjamin Booker

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Virginia-born guitarist, singer and songwriter released his second studio album, Witness, in June. He partnered with legendary singer Mavis Staples on the politically charged title track.

E. 9.30 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

@ The Loft, theloft.ucsd.edu The Loft may have recently lost program and events manager Brian Ross after 13 years, but they still have this awesome show on the books. The band released their fourth full-length album, The Echo of Pleasure, this month.

9.28 Imagine Dragons

F. 9.30 J. Roddy Walston and the Business

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Virginia-based roots rockers haven’t released an album since 2013, but that hasn’t stopped them from doing things like playing Coachella or dropping their new single, The Wanting. A new album is rumored to be coming soon.

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9.30 Kali Uchis

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The Colombian-American singer has collaborated with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Vince Staples, Gorillaz, Major Lazer and more.

She’s also released a pair of mixtapes. Her studio album debut is said to be on the way.

@ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, live nation.com The Grammy-winning Vegas pop quartet can’t be stopped. Their third studio album, Evolve, was released in June – debuting at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, their third in a row to crack the top five.

Foxygen @ MUSIC BOX, MUSICBOXSD.COM

EBRUYILDIZ

The duo of Sam France and Jonathan Rado released their fourth studio album, Hang, in January. The L.A. twopiece changed directions a bit and hired a full orchestra (40+ players!) for their latest effort.

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CARA ROBBINS

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ALL YOUR FAVORITE

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G R O OV E

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

SPIN CYCLE

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9.1 Chuckie

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9.3 Rick Ross

@ Parq, parqsd.com

@ Parq, parqsd.com

Last playing at Parq in July, the Suriname-born, Aruba-based Chuckie (aka Clyde Narain) is synonymous with the “Dirty Dutch” style. Narain paired with Dutch DJ duo GLOWINTHEDARK for the July-released Turn Up The Bass EP.

The Teflon Don returned earlier this year with his ninth studio album, Rather You Than Me. It features Nas, Yo Gotti, Young Thug, Future, Meek Mill and more.

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9.1 Armin van Buuren

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com

The veteran Dutch DJ, producer, remixer and co-founder of Armada Music has been DJ Mag’s No. 1 DJ a record five times, and was also nominated for a Grammy in 2014. In February, van Buuren opened the new A State of Trance studio in Amsterdam to celebrate the 800th episode of his radio show with the same name.

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9.2 Lookas

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com

Featured last year as one of Rolling Stone’s “Artists You Need To Know,” the Miami-based trap DJ released the single Game Over, with Crankdat, as well as remixes to his single Can’t Get Enough in 2017.

9.9 Corbin & Shlohmo

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com

Atmospheric electronic composer Shlohmo (aka L.A.-based producer Henry Laufer) pairs with Minnesota singer Corbin (19-year-old Corbin Smidzik, aka Spooky Black) for a 16-date tour.

D33J of the WEDIDIT collective opens the show.

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SPIN SEPTEMBER EDM & DJ PERFORMANCES

9.9 Coone

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com

After dropping the 16-song Less Is More fulllength last summer, the Belgian DJ released his new single, Young, Gifted & Proud (The Qontinent Anthem 2017), in July. The producer (real name Keon Bauweraerts) is also the founder of the Dirty Workz label.

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9.10 EDX

@ Spin, spinnightclub.com D.

9.2 Stafford Brothers

@ Parq, parqsd.com

The Australian-born, L.A.-based DJ siblings have already collaborated with the likes of MAKJ, Timmy Trumpet, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Rick Ross. Their latest single, Love Cliché, is coming soon.

E.

9.3 Boombox Cartel

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com

The Mexico-born, Minneapolis-bred and Los Angeles-based DJ duo of Amerigo Garcia and Jorge Medina released the hit Colors last year on Spinnin’ Records. Their latest offering, the five-song Cartel EP, came out in April on Diplo’s Mad Decent imprint.

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9.3 Steve Aoki

@ Del Mar Racetrack, dmtc.com

After recently teaming with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson on the single Just Hold On, the legendary Dim Mak Records founder and Grammy-nominated DJ/producer switched gears. His July-released Kolony is a collection of 10 straight-up trap collaborations with everyone from Yellow Claw, DVBBS and Bad Royale to Gucci Mane, Migos and 2 Chainz.

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Swiss-born Italian DJ and producer Maurizio Colella (aka EDX) has already released five singles this year – Dharma, All I Know, Feel the Rush, Voyage and, most recently, July’s Bloom.

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9.15 Botnek

@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com

The Montreal-based DJ duo of Gordon Huntley and Erick Muise has remixed the likes of Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson and Jack Beats. After collaborating with LOUDPVCK and Snails earlier in the year, their latest single, Don’t Need U, was released in August.

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9.16 Netsky

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com

Boris Daenen (aka Netsky) is a Belgian producer and DJ named after a computer virus.

He released his third studio album, aptly named 3, last year.

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9.16 Eli & Fur

@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com

The London-based DJ duo of Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman have collaborated together since they were teens. The pair released their latest, the four-track Chlo/Wendy Legs EP, in March on Anjunadeep Records.

9.3 DADA LIFE @ OMNIA, OMNIANIGHTCLUB.COM The Swedish DJ duo of Olle Cornéer and Stefan Engblom have played the stages of Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra, remixed Kaskade and Afrojack, and even have their own festival – Dada Land: The Voyage. The pair released three singles last year.

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9.22 Dash Berlin

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com

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In addition to remixing Clean Bandit and Garüda this year, the Dutch trance DJ and producer released his fourth full-length album, We Are (Part 2). It’s a follow-up to his 2014 album with the same name and features guests Waka Flocka Flame, Christina Novelli, Jonny Rose and more.

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9.23 Curbi

@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com

British DJ Tobias Curwen-Bingley (aka Curbi) remixed Cheat Codes, Felix Jaehn and Galantis last year. His latest single, Shinai, was released in March on Spinnin’ Records.

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9.23 Wiwek

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Dutch DJ Wiwek, full name Wiwek Mahabali, was originally signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label. He’s now with Skrillex’s OWSLA and has released two things so far in 2017 – the Faka G/Double Dribble single, and July’s Drum Nation EP.

Last at OMNIA for the Fourth of July weekend, 26-year-old Norwegian tropical house DJ Matoma (aka Tom Lagergren) has released multiple singles in 2017 – Party on the West Coast with Snoop Dogg and Girl at Coachella with D.R.A.M and Magic!, as well as the All Night EP with The Vamps.

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9.30 CRSSD Fall ’17

It’s time to return once again to Waterfront Park’s beautiful setting for another installment of CRSSD. Never ones to disappoint, organizers have assembled another all-star line-up that includes Rüfüs Du Sol (pictured), Richie Hawtin, Hot Since 82, Chromeo, Cut Copy, FKJ, The Magician, Emancipator, Sohn, Broods and more.

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9.24 Showtek

@ Parq, parqsd.com

Dutch DJ siblings Sjoerd and Wouter Janssen (aka Showtek) have worked

9.30 MAKJ

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com

The two-day, 18+, all-night phenomenon returns once again to the Midway District. This time, it features Yellow Claw, Joyryde, Bear Grillz, Sikdope, Cesqeaux and Angelz.

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9.29 Matoma

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com

9.23-24 Tramps Like Us

@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com

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@ Waterfront Park, crssd.com

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com

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with David Guetta, Tiësto, Hardwell, Bassjackers and more. They’ve released remixes to a pair of their 2016 singles, along with two brand new singles (On Our Own and Amen), already this year.

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San Luis Obispo-based house DJ Mackenzie Johnson (aka MAKJ) has collaborated with Hardwell, Henry Fong and Lil Jon, and has taken on the biggest stages at Electric Zoo, Coachella and TomorrowWorld. He remixed Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You this year, as well as releasing a pair of singles: Knock Me Down and Space Jam.

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P H O T O S B Y: A ) . R U U D B A A N ; B ) . H A S S E L B L A D H 5 D ; C ) . C H A Z B A D E M A N ; H ) . H A L E Y W O L L E N S & K E V I N A M AT O ; L ) . J O H N W R I G H T; M ) . H O L L I E F E R N A N D O ; N ) . © W I L L I A M R U T T E N ; Q ) . R O M Y T R E E B U S C H ; U ) . D E R E K B A H N .

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MEASURING UP TWO STRANGERS TRY EACH OTHER ON FOR SIZE

BY DAVID PERLOFF

PHOTOS AND VIDEO BY DAVID BROOKS

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n keeping with this issue’s fashion theme, tonight’s blind daters will be styled for a photo shoot before heading to dinner at a hot new place downtown.

Britt and Ethan met for the first time an hour ago in the Epic Limo that’s about to drop them in Balboa Park to get ready for the shoot.

Before they arrive, let’s review the pre-date interviews.

BRITT: I’m from Huntington Beach but currently living on a sailboat in Shelter Island.

ETHAN: I’m from Los Angeles and I now live in Pacific Beach.

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

What do you do for fun?

BRITT: I like long walks at dog

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What do you do for a living?

BRITT: Full-time student and parttime waitress.

ETHAN: I host a radio show on Channel 933.

MATCHMAKING BY JESSICA PELLIGRA beach, reading at the park and yoga.

ETHAN: I’ll ride my bike near the beach or hang at a friend’s house.

What are you best at?

BRITT: Best at getting down on the dance floor.

ETHAN: Talking.

What do you suck at?

BRITT: I suck at taking shots.

ETHAN: Talking.

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

BRITT: I always enjoy hanging out with people who are spontaneous and adventurous and can make me laugh.

ETHAN: Madison Beer – look her up and you’ll understand.

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

BRITT: Messy hair.

ETHAN: Mixture of Brad Pitt/ Chandler. >>>

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What do you like least about yourself?

BRITT: My inability to make decisions.

ETHAN: I turn everything into a joke.

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

BRITT: I only rate my Thai food on a 1-to-10 scale.

ETHAN: Is “God’s gift to mankind” an answer? Because I’d be the exact opposite.

How about for personality?

BRITT: See answer above.

ETHAN: A hundred thousand trillion, (in a) Kanye voice.

What’s your biggest fear?

BRITT: Drowning. Definitely have had that feeling when I paddle out

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in big waves and realize I’m not the best surfer.

ETHAN: That after all the hard work I’ve put in, the countless hours of grinding – my career won’t go anywhere, and I won’t be the next Ryan Seacrest. Just kidding. I’m claustrophobic.

What traits could your date exhibit that would be deal-breakers?

BRITT: Being extremely boring is up there on the deal-breaking list.

ETHAN: Texting people. Oh, and cigs.

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

BRITT: I want my blind date to be an animal lover and a surfer.

ETHAN: Cute and funny – makes up for what I lack.

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

BRITT: I don’t usually kiss on the first date, but you never know.

ETHAN: If the night doesn’t end with me grabbing a mic and drunkenly recreating the scene in 10 Things I Hate About You where Heath Ledger, RIP, sings Can’t Take My Eyes Off You to Kat, then I will consider the night a failure. Oh, and a kiss would be chill.

What’s the most important thing in the world?

BRITT: Family, friends and, of course, my son, who is an 11-monthold goldendoodle named Bodhi.

ETHAN: More Life by Drake.

People need to understand it’s a playlist, not an album.

When the limo pulls up, Britt and Ethan step out, and then step inside E.C. Stylebar, a “mobile beauty lounge” aboard which professional stylists will doll them up for pics. >>>

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Clothing for photo shoot provided by Vocabulary Boutique, including men’s longsleeve collared dress shirt, French Connection, $88; men’s white t-shirt, Kinetix, $64; women’s tunic dress, THML, $88; women’s black Malea top, Everly, $58; women’s shredded ankle jeans, DL1961, $208. Other clothes belong to daters.

A SHOT IN THE PARK MADE YOU LOOKS!

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fter being properly primed and primped, Ethan waits while Britt gets her hair and makeup done in the salon on wheels. Then, it’s lights, camera, fashion as the two pose for photos in a variety of outfits from Vocabulary Boutique, exchange glances and smiles, and look like an affectionate couple in stylish love.

After about an hour and a couple wardrobe changes, the daters jump back into the limo for the ride downtown to dinner at The Smoking Gun, a cool, new bar and restaurant on Market Street (at the former site of Blush Ice Bar). As they arrive, they head inside and grab a booth. Once they’ve had time to get further acquainted over appetizers and cocktails, they’re split for mid-date debriefings.

PACIFIC: How’s it going so far?

BRITT: It’s going good. He’s really easy to talk to, so it’s been fun so far.

ETHAN: It’s good, it’s good.

She’s awesome.

What were your first impressions of your date?

BRITT: First impressions, he was cute. One of the best things is to have someone who isn’t too boring, and he’s a good talker and keeps the conversation going. And he’s

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funny, so it’s been good.

ETHAN: I was like, “Damn, I wish I looked better than I did right now.”

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

BRITT: He’s definitely different than someone I’d normally date. My past boyfriends have been different types of people, but he’s cool – not bad at all.

I mean, I broke up with them for a reason, but they were all great, too. Shout-out to my exes; they’re great.

ETHAN: Yeah.

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

BRITT: I’m not that observant.

Oh, you know what, he has a nice jacket. I think we walked up and noticed that we had kind of matching outfits on, and we were like, “Oh, nice.”

ETHAN: Very, like, “sunflower child.”

How was your experience with E.C. Stylebar?

BRITT: That was amazing. I’ve been on quite a few photo shoots and I wish that we had E.C. Stylebar at every photo shoot. They pull up in their really cool Airstream, and they’re amazing.

ETHAN: That was chill. I want to buy myself one right now, just drive around in that, live in that. >>>

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What do you think of The Smoking Gun? BRITT: The Smoking Gun is incredible. They have really good food. If you come here, their drink called… you know what, I don’t remember the name of the drink, but it’s really good. It’s a tropical one on their house cocktails, so double-check that one. It was really good.

Editor’s note: She’s referring to the Goodbye Island with Cruzan rum,

passionfruit, lime, pineapple and serrano chile.

ETHAN: It’s amazing. I tried Brussels sprouts for the very first time. I tried French onion soup. It was very good, although I’m pretty sure my breath smells right now.

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

BRITT: I like that he always has a smile on his face. Seems like a very positive person.

ETHAN: When we were first taking pictures, she put her head against my head, which was kind of cool.

But she’s also a professional; she might have been trained to do that. Not a professional like you’re thinking, like a professional model.

But that was my favorite thing; it was nice. She got close right away.

What’s the least attractive thing?

BRITT: I can’t pinpoint anything at the moment. T.B.D. ETHAN: Well, and this is only in the beginning, she started off texting a couple times, which I wrote in the (pre-date interview) I wouldn’t want someone to do. But she stopped.

Could have been just like an, “I’m not dead yet,” like, “I’m still alive” kind of text.

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

BRITT: Like I said originally, I prefer to only rate my Thai food on a scale of 1 to 10, but he’s up there.

ETHAN: Are we supposed to rate people? Twenty-one.

And for personality?

BRITT: He has a great personality.

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I would put him at a 10.

ETHAN: I’ll give her a good 10 on that. She’s got an awesome personality.

What’s your date’s most attractive quality?

BRITT: He seems like a very funny, upbeat, positive person, which is very important.

ETHAN: I like her eyes.

Do you want to kiss your date right now?

BRITT: I’m not really sure yet.

ETHAN: Of course. That sounded sleazy. I do. I like her a lot. I’m crushing.

Anything you’d like to add?

BRITT: I would suggest, if you’re downtown, definitely check out The Smoking Gun. It’s definitely really good. Today’s been fun.

ETHAN: Editor’s note right here – next time you decide to do a fashion shoot, and I’m paired with a model, please give me a headsup so I know when I’m going in I’m going to be the awful one. It was a slaughter. She was way better than me at it. >>>

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Ethan checks out the The Smoking Gun’s craft-cocktail menu, which appears in 3-D via ViewMasters on each table. Cool!

BELOW LEFT: The Goin’ Back to Tropicali Cali shot.

BELOW RIGHT: The Goodbye Island seasonal house cocktail.

QUICK CHANGE SPORTING THEIR OWN STYLES, THE COUPLE SITS DOWN FOR DINNER

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fter the mid-date break, Britt and Ethan return to their table.

As their entrees arrive, the magazine crew finally leaves the couple alone to enjoy the rest of their evening away from the camera.

The next day, we call to see what we missed.

How was the rest of your time at The Smoking Gun? BRITT: The Smoking Gun was incredible. Our waiter, I believe his name was Nick, was super great.

I really liked basically everything that we got there. The drinks were incredible, along with the food, so I would definitely suggest going there.

ETHAN: Very good. Nick, who was our server, he was pretty cool; he was on another level. He definitely made it an enjoyable experience.

What did you have to eat and drink?

BRITT: I wish I remembered the

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name of the cocktail – it was under their house specialty cocktails and it had a tropical rum taste to it.

We got the chicken, the mac and cheese, which was probably my favorite thing that we got, and we just got all kinds of sides, and they were all really good.

ETHAN: I’m not over-exaggerating when I say this – literally, we had one of everything off the menu. We had a little bit of mac and cheese, a little bit of ribs, a little bit of chicken. We had Brussels sprouts.

Yeah, we had one of everything.

And I’m trying to think what the drink was called. It was like, One in a Melon, I think? And then we had some kind of strawberry shot.

Where did you go and what did you do for the rest of the evening after dinner?

BRITT: We actually ended up going home because we ended dinner kind of late, and I always eat a lot of food, and food coma. I was pretty tired. I had worked late

the night before… so I ended up calling it a night after dinner.

ETHAN: We just chilled there for an hour or so.

Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?

BRITT: No, there was not.

ETHAN: A non-romantic hug in the backseat, saying goodbye.

How and when did the date end?

BRITT: We decided to have one last drink there, and then it was time to head home.

ETHAN: We decided we were going to get one more drink at The Smoking Gun, and then we were going to go maybe to another place and get another drink. I thought we were going to do something else we had planned, that she brought up, but then she was like, “Oh, I’m kind of exhausted.”

What was the best part of the date?

BRITT: I think my favorite part of

the date was obviously dinner because it was really yummy food, and we had a good time there and had lots of good conversation.

ETHAN: That hour we had to ourselves was kind of nice. Just kind of talking, just trying to see the real her without the cameras and people around, that was kind of cool.

What was the worst part of the date?

BRITT: At one point, we were a little bummed that we were just doing a photo shoot when other (PACIFIC blind daters) jumped out of planes. So we got a little jealous when we heard all of the other stories, but it wasn’t too bad.

ETHAN: Having it end so early was awful. I thought we were having a good time, which I guess makes me look like an idiot. That definitely sucked. She explained there was kind of a situation – it had to do with her living situation. >>>

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Will there be a second date?

BRITT: Yeah, I could definitely hang out with him in the future. He was easy to talk to and we had a good time.

ETHAN: I mean, I would like to. I don’t know if there will be. I guess it’s kind of on her. I’m for it, if she’s down.

What’s one thing your date should know before going on another date?

BRITT: I feel like he’s a big social media person. I mean, I have my social medias as well, but I just prefer to not be on my phone that much.

I feel like he has to be on his social media all the time, and I prefer not to be on the phone that much when I’m around people.

ETHAN: Maybe not be on the phone as much?

Anything else you’d like to add?

ETHAN: I would say, “Please forgive me, because I’m about to talk about this on my show tonight.” If she’s reading this, please forgive me for what’s about to transpire on Channel 93.3.

BRITT: No, that’s about it.

AFTERMATCH: At the mid-date break, Britt said Ethan was “up there” on the physical-attraction scale and gave him a perfect “10” for personality. He gave her a “21” for looks and said, “She’s got an awesome personality.” So what happened at the end of the evening?

In her post-date interview, Britt said she had called it a night due to a food coma and having worked late the night before. According to Ethan, however, she told him “it had to do with her living situation.” Perhaps he just isn’t her style. Or maybe he didn’t float her boat, which must matter more when you actually live on one. For Ethan’s sake, let’s hope he was over-reacting to her untimely departure – Britt did say she’d be open to another date, after all.

The moral of the story: put down your phone… it’s ruining your look.

P.S. Ethan did go live with his story on-air at Channel 93.3. Listen to his post-date chat with Jessica the Matchmaker at pacificsandiego.com

and read his blog post from the day after the date below.

“Okay guys I’m back with another group therapy and I really need advice because I have no Idea what to think... So thanks to Pacific Magazine, I was sen (sic) on a blind date and had the entire night planned out. Jessica, the woman who matched the two of us daters, set up a fun evening filled with a photoshoot at Balboa Park followed by a dinner at the Smoking Gun downtown. After that, the rest of the night was ours...

Or at least it was supposed to be!!

Throughout the night, me and my date and had talked about things we would do afterwards and I was super excited. But when it came time and the cameras and crew left, she was calling it a night...

“I know what you’re thinking, it must have been an awful time. It was quite the opposite actually. Not only was she one of the cutest girls I had seen, but she was also super down to earth and we had a lot fo (sic) fun together. So that only made it more confusing why she wanted to end the night early. Listen to what happened below and hit me with that advice...

Cuz I’m desperate!”

ABOVE: The daters enjoy a meal at The Smoking Gun, including favorites like the baked mac n cheese.

BELOW (clockwise, from top): Brown sugar yams with homemade marshmallows, lemon herb chicken and baby back ribs with spicy BBQ mustard.

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( T H ROWBAC K SA N D I EG O ) A LOOK BACK, A GLIMPSE AHEAD

COSTUME CRESCENDO Her imagination and artistic vision toward the unconventional are what attracts admirers and collaborators to fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. At the beginning of her career, she left Great Britain for New York, where she managed to show her designs to Diana Vreeland, the acclaimed editor of Vogue at the time, who immediately chose to feature them in the popular fashion magazine.

Rhodes, who turns 77 this year, was part of a wave of new British designers in the 1970s who brought a renewed interest to the London

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fashion scene. She incorporated holes and jeweled safety pins into her pieces, earning her the name “Princess of Punk,” and has since seen her clothes grace everyone from the late Princess Diana to Freddie Mercury of Queen and model Naomi Campbell.

Fast forward to 2000, when the San Diego Opera began looking for a costume designer for its production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The team set its sights on the edgy designs of Rhodes.

“I sensed in her imagination, but also artistic craziness — and

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ECCENTRIC BRITISH DESIGNER ZANDRA RHODES PUNKS UP THE SAN DIEGO OPERA I mean that in the nicest way,” Ian Campbell, then the general and artistic director for the opera company, said in a San Diego Union-Tribune interview before the new season opened in January 2001. “She wasn’t going to be bound by tradition... What she created was absolutely stunning.”

And what she created was unquestionably a reflection of both her personal style and artistic sensibility. In person, Rhodes stands out with her signature fuchsia bob (way before the bright hair trend of today) and saturated teal eye

shadow, typically matched with equally arresting ensemble choices, like sequined shoes, oversized jewelry or combinations of colors like golds, burgundies and blues.

As the story of The Magic Flute goes, a handsome prince must rescue the daughter of a queen from a high priest, with the help of a local bird catcher, a trio of spirits and a magic flute. Rhodes, who splits her time between homes in Del Mar and London, didn’t know anything about opera before being commissioned for the show, but she did know that she’d need to be

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ABOVE: Zandra Rhodes among her clothes at her studio in Solana Beach.

LEFT: Zandra Rhodes laughs as she tries on a helmet.

BELOW: A scene from “The Magic

The year 2000 arrives nearly glitch-free, with millennium celebrations around the world drowning out doomsday Y2K predictions.

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able to infuse the costumes with her signature rich, bright colors. The show’s director had other ideas. When she was introduced to director Michael Hampe, he told her that he wanted the show’s priests in black T-shirts.

After the exchange with the director, Rhodes recalled in a 2013 U-T interview, she called Campbell and asked him if she would be required to have simple black T-shirts in an opera that she was designing, then what was

the point of paying her? “So he kind of took Michael to one side and worked it out,” Rhodes said.

On opening night of the $1.9 million production, the priests were wearing orange mohawks, temple guards wore platform shoes, and a rhinoceros made of silvery mesh fabric had mirrored toes. The gamble on her fresh perspective and unorthodox designs paid off: Every performance of the show sold out.

May 28

The world-premiere of “The Full Monty” opens to sold-out audiences at The Old Globe.

More than 1,000 University of San Diego seniors graduate on a high note, courtesy of legendary singer and keynote speaker Gladys Knight.

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