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Columbia • Core/Civic • Cortez Hill • East Village • Gaslamp/Horton Plaza • Little Italy • Marina

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High school students educate peers

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North Park’s street names

HISTORY P. 8 Girls participate in an activity at an All Girls STEM Society workshop held in 2019. The workshop is planned and run by high school students. (Photo courtesy AGSS) KENDRA SITTON | Downtown & Uptown News

A major concern with virtual learning is that it will exacerbate pre-existing inequalities. School boards, government officials The iconic Marston Building

that help teach underserved communities. Organizations like Kid by Kid, Dream High Black Girls and All Girls Stem SEE PEERS EDUCATION, Page 3

“As the executive director of the World Beat Cultural Center, my DJ and World Beat Cultural goal is to promote unity in diverCenter founder Makeda “Dread” sity, by teaching world peace. And Cheatom was honored as a San that's what we need right now is Diego hero with a new mural in unity,” Cheatom said. East Village. The mural by artist The mural is part of a projTaylor Gallegos depicts the long- ect from beer company Estralla time radio host DJing with the Jalisco to add bright public art to 100 communities in the word “unity” behind her. Cheatom explained that when Southwest United States honorshe met with Gallegos ahead of ing people who have had a positive the mural’s creation, Cheatom impact on their neighborhood. emphasized that the through line Gallegos is one of nine artists in in all of her work is building unity. residence for the program. Unity is also celebrated on the first "First brewed in Guadalajara, Jalisco, the cultural capital of day of Kwanzaa. Mexico renowned for its vibrant art scene, Estrella Jalisco has a long-standing tradition of bringing people together around colorful art and celebrating life," said Jayden Kahl, Senior Director of Marketing, Estrella Jalisco. "Through this program and the artists who join us, we'll colThe mural adds brightness to a drab section lectively extend those valof the East Village. ues to communities across KENDRA SITTON | Downtown & Uptown News

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of the educational gaps created by the pandemic are students themselves. Dozens of high school students in San Diego are tutoring peers and creating educational events

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and nonprofit organizations are scrambling for solutions to make sure disadvantaged students do not fall further behind and do not penalize those who already have. Stepping into some

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Artist in residence Taylor Gallegos with Makena Cheatom in front of the mural he painted of her. (Photos by J. Emilio Flores) the country and make a tangible, visible impact on a local level." The mural honoring Cheatom is one of two featuring San Diego heroes. Cheatom grew up in Logan Heights. She attended San Diego High School and San Diego City College for broadcasting. For over 25 years, she has had her own “Reggae Makossa” radio show on 102.5 FM.

Cheatom has received several awards from local government entities, the Women’s Museum of California and more. She said this particular honor stands out because it is something people on the street will see rather than just top officials. Already, the mural is eliciting a reaction from people SEE NEW MURAL, Page 2

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Open since 1953, Dave’s Flower Box is one of the oldest and most successful businesses that has operated in North Park. And as many residents and customers from

all over the country agree, this is a flower shop like no other. In addition to an incredible selection of flowers and flower arrangement, the staff couldn’t be friendlier. Owners Jim and Michele Martin and their team

go out of their way to take care of each and every customer. And interestingly, they have managed to survive the pandemic. While some of their regular business streams, such as proms, birthdays and weddings have declined,

their online business has thrived. Imagine not being able to be part of a holiday gathering or even a funeral, due to the pandemic. In many cases, the next best thing is to send a beautiful flower arrangement. And no local florist does it better than Dave’s Flower Box. Unfortunately, construction of an apartment building poses a threat to the continued survival of Dave’s Flower Box. Located at the corner of Texas Street and El Cajon Boulevard, the owners of the project next door want to eliminate the entrance to their business. Most customers use the El Cajon Boulevard entrance. With only the much smaller Texas Street entrance remaining, it will be difficult to enter the business. Traffic at this intersection is already difficult and undoubtedly will impact the amount of

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business Dave’s Flower Box will receive. A beloved business like Dave’s Flower Box is one that San Diego needs. Efforts are being made to keep the El Cajon Boulevard entrance. Please support Dave’s Flower Box and their efforts to keep both entrances intact. Their products, staff and longevity make Dave’s Flower Box an institution worth keeping. —Mike Rosensteel is a sales consultant for San Diego Community Newspaper Group. Contact him at miker@sdnews.com. Village. She is bursting with ideas including asking Mayor Todd Gloria to add homeless services to the building the mural is painted on or creating an artist collective. If that does not happen, she imagines a music night in the area.

on the streets she cares about. Cheatom shared a story of a homeless man stopping to ask Gallegos if he was painting Makeda because he recognized her. “There's a Black person up there; there's a person of color. So it empowers -- empowers young people and it empowers the homeless,” Cheatom said. “Representation is very, very important.” Gallegos is one of nine artists in residence Cheatom has had through Estrella Jalisco. stints of homeless“I'm really happy that there's ness and said her background in an underserved community can color out there in the Village and show people struggling they too I look forward to working hard can make it out. A major part of with you there. In the end, people her community work includes also need resources, including the feeding and teaching homeless arts... If we can get more resources for arts and music, and we can people. With the World Beat Cultural teach and we can heal, because Center’s Balboa Park location music is healing. The arts are a reand her extensive time in Logan source for healing,” Cheatom said. Heights, Cheatom said the East The mural is located at 151 17th Village has always been in her Street. A second mural of artist backyard. The larger-than-life and healer Jaqueline Alvarez is at mural adds a splash of color to the 900 G. Street. drab area of the neighborhood. —Kendra Sitton can be reached Cheatom hopes it can be the start of new focus on the East at kendra@sdnews.com.

Cheatom and Gallegos pose in front of the the completed mural. (Photos by J. Emilio Flores)

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Society are bridging educational gaps through extracurricular teaching. “I think that it's important for every child to get some extra help and really have someone to foster their lesson learning because it really only takes one person to help a child through a subject that they're struggling with and allow them to engage with the material in a way that is really special to them, and allows them to progress further in their education,” Catalina McFarland, who volunteers as a tutor, said.

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Kid by Kid is a free one-on-one tutoring program founded in 2018 by Daxton Gutekunst that partners middle school and high school students with refugee students who need help in subjects like writing or math. The program has gone through a couple locations and iterations, most recently Saint Mark’s Church. Finding a central location with classrooms was a challenge so the move to online tutoring has actually helped the program participation increase dramatically since restarting this fall. Gutekunst is a sophomore at Bishop’s School and many of the volunteers come from other private schools like Francis Parker High School. The students receiving free tutoring are primarily refugees through Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD). Despite the disparity in background between tutors and students, Gutekunst said people are

able to build connections because of the similarity in ages. Most tutors are only a couple years older than students, which he said is less intimidating than asking for help from an adult. “You're learning from a friend. You’re learning from a peer. It's not so much that tutoring with an adult isn't effective, we just have seen that this camaraderie that is forged over these sessions is really beneficial to students,” Bankers Hill resident Gutekunst said. Not requiring transportation to a physical location on Saturday mornings has made participation in the program explode. Typically, 50 students and 50 tutors connect over Zoom for one hour each week. The organization seeks to provide individualized teaching to students who may not receive the attention they need in a classroom. “I think the pandemic has just made everyone more aware of their privilege, especially me and the students at my school which is why we've had so many people start tutoring. When we have this ability, especially through technology like Zoom and screen share, to provide some support and guidance to children who maybe even before the pandemic did not have the sort of attention that we get at school. When we have that ability to help them, I think [it’s a] responsibility and also it's really a gift to be able to engage with other children,” McFarland said. Still, some inequities remain even after moving virtually. Tutor Niamh Malhotra, who also attends Bishop’s School in La Jolla, said after two sessions a child she tutored had to quit due to internet issues.

Niamh Malhotra goes over a worksheet with the child she tutors. Malhotra said she has already seen improvement in the girl’s reading ability since school started. (Photo courtesy Niamh Malhotra)

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Since then, Malhotra was paired with a first grade student who needs help with reading and writing. Malhotra said she has seen the student’s reading improve this year although teaching writing virtually has proved challenging. Through the tutoring, they have developed a positive relationship and even read spooky Halloween stories together. “She's so sweet. She drew a picture of me the other day like a princess and she said, ‘Look at the view.’ And I think I've just loved to build a relationship with her and help her with the same things every week,” Malhotra said.

ALL GIRLS STEM SOCIETY

Another program led by students themselves has adapted to provide learning opportunities virtually. All Girls STEM Society (AGSS) is an organization entirely led by high school students for girls in grades 3 through 8. It challenges the underrepresentation of women in STEM by encouraging and inspiring the next generation. Each month, the high school students host a free workshop on a particular subject in science, technology, engineering or math. Before the pandemic, the group often met at Mission Valley Library. Although attendance has dropped since going online, club presidents Amanda Tran and Emma Hong said 30 girls still come to each workshop plus 20 to 30 high school volunteers. In their upcoming event in December, high school students will teach the participants about cryptography – making codes. Attendees will have activities about historic code-making and -breaking efforts as well as

AGSS is still holding workshops during the pandemic. Dozens of volunteers and participants are connecting over Zoom. (Photo courtesy AGSS)

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In addition to tutoring, Kid by Kid has organized a school supply drive and a Christmas gift drive. Here Kid by Kid founder Daxton Gutekunst is pictured with Karen Organization of San Diego Youth Program Coordinator April Moo. (Photo courtesy Kid by Kid)

learning about modern encryption of online communications. Switching to virtual learning cut back on participation but the leaders discovered making teams where their participation was tracked at each event with a winner at the end helped break the ice. Despite the competition, AGSS is intentional about creating a supportive environment where people can ask questions. “It teaches them to gain that self-confidence, not just in the classroom but in general when they learn something new or they don’t know something, they’re not afraid to ask questions,” said Tran who is a senior in high school. Even as young students, Tran and Hong said they both questioned their abilities in STEM fields because of the way they were treated in male-dominated settings. Tran said that in an extra math class she took, one of the first times she volunteered to put a solution on the board she was belittled by another student. After she found the solution through an easier method than the one he used, he said it was luck not skill that led her to the answer. Hong said in middle school she thought she hated math because

she hated going to math club where she was the only girl. In the club, boys often claimed the problems they solved were easy or trivial when they figured something out so she thought they were better than her. Even after she went on to win an award in the all girls math tournament AGSS hosts annually, she believed the boys were better than her because of they way they talked. It was not until high school when she realized she was just as good as male students, she just did not engage in their competitive banter. “I had this awakening where I realized I’m just as good as them I just don’t say those types of things. That’s the sort of thing we’re trying to fight against because that’s not a very good environment. It’s all girls because we want them to gain confidence,” Hong, who is a junior, said. Tran and Hong want to create the encouraging and enjoyable setting to learn about STEM for other girls that they missed. “We really wanted to make sure other girls had that opportunity and environment,” Tran said. Even if participants go on to face sexism and discrimination in SEE PEERS EDUCATION, Page 4

FINANCE / OPINION / FEATURE Guest Editorial ESG investments create change The way forward: Uptown Money Conquering the pandemic San Diego Downtown & Uptown News December 2020

By STEVE DOSTER ESG investments create change by investing in companies that are leaders for environmental solutions, social issues and corporate governance. ESG investments might be right for people that create change through activism, volunteer, donate to charities, and mindfully reduce their carbon footprint. ESG investments can also result in a safer portfolio for you. ESG investment are best explained using examples to show the power of your dollars working to create lasting change in our world. Here are just three examples below. Parnassus Investments is a leader in ESG investments. Their mutual funds completely avoid investing in any fossil fuel companies. Fossil fuels contribute to global warming. Investors can help reduce carbon emissions by withholding their retirement savings from fossil fuel companies. If all investors stopped investing in fossil fuels, these companies would no longer have the cash to build new plants and production facilities. Parnassus uses the combined power of investors that buy their mutual funds to create change at specific companies. The company that owns Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers was pressured by Parnassus and other shareholder activists to commit to using sustainably sourced paper packaging this year and 100% of its packaging will be recyclable by 2025. How cool is that? You can invest in these mutual funds, earn investment returns and change the world – all with your investment dollars! Calvert is another leader in ESG investments. One of Calvert’s many initiatives is to increase the number of women and people of color on the boards and in senior leadership positions at publicly traded companies. In the past year, they have been engaged with 37 large U.S. companies to act on this initiative. Calvert does this by filing shareholder proposals seeking to include diversity at the top of the management

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the future, the girls’ formative memories of STEM at AGSS may show them they are capable and even enjoy learning about these subjects. Like tutors connected to refugee students through Kid by Kid, these high school volunteers are finding innovative

structure. Using the voting power of Calvert mutual funds, they can vote in favor of productive shareholder proposals and vote against destructive proposals. Because investors have billions of dollars invested in Calvert mutual funds, Calvert has the power to make a meaningful impact on the success or failure of a shareholder proposal. Once a shareholder proposal is approved, management must move forward with implementing the change. For both Parnassus and Calvert, your money allows them to get to work and create change. First, an investor buys shares of their mutual funds. Parnassus and Calvert then invest that money in companies that are already doing great things for the world so that these sustainable practices can expand. And Parnassus and Calvert also go to other companies, letting management know they have plenty of money to invest if the company will make changes to improve the environment, diversity, sustainability, worker protections, and so much more. There is another benefit of ESG investments. This philosophy reduces exposure to certain risks. ESG investing can actually produce the same or better returns than traditional non-ESG investments but with less risk to your portfolio. Are ESG investments right for you? They probably are if you create change through activism, volunteer for nonprofits, donate to charities, own an electric vehicle, use solar power or ride a bike for commuting. All these actions create change on an individual basis. You can increase your impact for change by investing in ESG mutual funds that create change on your behalf.

—Steve Doster, CFP® is the financial planning manager at Rowling & Associates – a fee-only wealth management and CPA firm helping individuals find their financial freedom. Rowling & Associates works to a fiduciary standard of care helping people with their taxes, investments, and financial planning. Read more articles at rowling.com/blog. ways to teach historically underserved communities even amid the challenges posed by COVID-19. To learn more about Kid by Kid or to make a donation to their Christmas gift drive, visit kidbykid.org. To learn about upcoming events hosted by AGSS, visit allgirlsstemsociety.org. —Kendra Sitton can be reached at kendra@sdnews.com.

By Brian Schrader

Beset by disease, economic recession, unprecedented political polarization and rampant inequality, it’s time for us to take a step back and evaluate ourselves as a nation. In recent times, we’ve descended into political infighting and disunity. We’ve lost the will to jointly solve our problems. But America is stronger than ever. Our power lies in wait for a collective purpose that we can tackle together. In this short series, we’ll diagnose our current problems and we’ll see what we can do as a nation to dig ourselves out of our current situation and emerge, raring to solve ever more ambitious problems and build the future we deserve — a future befitting the most powerful nation on earth. Before that though, we need to deal with the single most pressing issue in America today: the pandemic. COVID-19 has disrupted our entire way of life and it seems like that will continue for longer than we would like or hope. The race to a vaccine and mass inoculation is ongoing, but it will take time to see the fruits of that labor. In the meantime, we are not helpless. While we have so far bungled our pandemic response and cursed ourselves with one of the highest case loads in the world, our current situation is not unsalvageable. We just need the strength of will and the desire to actually solve our problems rather than squabble over them. Between now and when a vaccine will be widely available, the federal government can and should fund an immense contact tracing workforce. Rather than contract this job out to private firms or administer the program federally, Congress should make funds available so that every state, county and city can form its own contact tracing network. These people, who could be hired and trained within days, would comb the population, identify confirmed cases, contact the infected person, and trace their exposure to find the source of their infection and identify others who may have been exposed and inform them. A truly massive contact tracing effort, one that employs tens or potentially hundreds of thousands of tracers, would not only provide easily-trainable, remote-friendly work for those currently unemployed, but it would also help public health officials better control outbreaks and decrease spread within their own communities.

The program should be administered by local and state officials for maximum flexibility for each community but be funded by the federal government, allowing for the scale of a truly national program. A program of this size is not only something we desperately need, but it’s something that local governments don’t have the funding to do themselves. Paired with similarly sized testing funds, such a program would boost employment, provide stable income for tracers, mitigate the burden of unemployment on state systems, and unite all Americans with a common mission: to help identify and control the spread of a deadly and dangerous disease. For the deficit-sensitive among you: yes, such a program can and should be funded without raising taxes. This is for a few reasons. First, taxes during a recession often do more harm than good. Second, the interest rate on government bonds is currently incredibly low, meaning that it’s actually inexpensive for Congress to borrow money right now. Most importantly though, is the fact that helping people helps the economy. Numbers that look good on a spreadsheet now won’t last— not with so many people dying or without income. These aren’t the only things the government can do. Congress should also appropriate money to help state and local governments with their budget shortfalls, and it should provide crucial funds to help elementary schools reopen safely and help businesses pay their expenses. Additionally, funding and equipment should be provided to older students, so that all of them get a first-rate remote learning experience, and we should expand rural broadband to ensure that those outside of the city get the same quality of education as those in urban areas. In short, the current choice between a forced reopening during a pandemic or a safe but devastating shutdown is a false dichotomy — one created by a refusal to help fellow Americans during a crisis. Personal sacrifice is needed regardless of the path we choose. We all need to wear a mask, wash our hands and move our social lives online for now. But together, and with national effort, we can emerge victorious. —Brian Schrader is a local business owner, software developer, writer and San Diego resident living in Normal Heights.

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San Diego street names: Part eight of the series

William Jefferson Gatewood formed his West End tract in 1873 and named his north-south streets after people he knew. In the ordinances of 1899 and 1900, original names changed as follows: Pemberton became Idaho (later 28th), Winder became Utah, Johnson became Sherman (later Granada), Gatewood became Kansas (later 29th), Brunson became Nebraska (later 30th), and Robinson became Ray. The names Pemberton, Winder and Gatewood were discussed in last month’s

column. This time the focus is on Johnson, Sherman and Brunson. Possibilities for a San Diego pioneer behind Gatewood’s choice for the street name of Johnson include Cullen A. Johnson and George A. Johnson. Cullen Augustus Johnson (1826-1872) was working as an attorney in San Francisco by 1861 and moved to San Diego in 1867. He served as the district attorney from 1868-1869. A City Deed dated February 25, 1869 records his purchase of the 80-acre west half of Pueblo Lot 1116 from the City Trustees for $20 with “Wm Jeff Gatewood” signing as the notary public. This land became part of University Heights in 1888.

George and Estéfana Johnson lived in this simple house on the Old Town plaza after leaving their adobe on the Rancho Santa Maria de los Peñasquitos in 1880. The Johnson House was reconstructed in 1989 by California State Parks and is currently operated as a fine goods store with colorful clothing, jewelry and hats.

Cullen Johnson died of tuberculosis on May 16, 1872. Father Antonio Ubach conducted the funeral service in the Old Town Catholic Church, and Johnson was buried at El Campo Santo Cemetery. The Daily Union’s May 17, 1872 issue noted, “A large number of the members of the Bar and friends of the deceased followed his remains to the grave.” However, his gravesite is not identified. It may be one of the many unnamed graves marked with a simple cross, enclosed with a picket fence, or even lying under San Diego Avenue. The cemetery was split by a streetcar line in 1889, and the rail line was paved for what is now San Diego Avenue in

Matthew Sherman’s early San Diego home near the corner of 19th and J streets was built in 1868 and moved to its current location in 1904 from a lot now in the northbound lane of I-5. Present-day Granada Avenue in North Park was

Historical records verify that Cullen Johnson was buried at Old Town‘s El Campo Santo Cemetery in 1872, although his gravesite is not marked. The original name of Granada Avenue was Johnson Street, perhaps for this attorney who also dealt in land. (Photos by Katherine Hon) 1942. Most of the bodies were left in place both times. George Alonzo Johnson (18241903) was born in New York and came to California by steamer in 1849, landing in San Francisco. The 1860 Federal Census listed Johnson as a “Steamboat Captain” in San Diego. He was a notable pioneering captain on the Colorado River before settling in San Diego. In 1853, he founded a successful steamboat company that shipped cargo up the Colorado River from its mouth to Fort Yuma. He is an important figure in Arizona history. George Johnson lived in Old Town during his early and later yearsd. He was a member of the State Assembly in 1863 and 1866-1867 and participated with Gatewood as a director of the San Diego Bay Shore Railroad Company to build a rail line from Old Town to Horton’s Addition. His name is among those listed on the back cover of the 1874 San Diego

City Directory as a director of the Commercial Bank of San Diego. In addition to these civic accomplishments, he raised premier stock on the Rancho Santa Maria de los Peñasquitos. The rancho was a wedding gift to Johnson’s bride, Maria Estéfana Alvarado (1840-1926), from her parents in 1859. Through her mother, Estéfana was the niece of Pio Pico, the last governor of California under Mexico, and General Andrés Pico. The land encompassed what is now the communities of Mira Mesa, Carmel Valley and Rancho Peñasquitos. Johnson sold the rancho in 1880. Later, the family moved to a wood-frame pre-fabricated building that had been brought by ship to San Diego’s Old Town in 1869. They lived in this simple home until Johnson’s death on November 27, 1903. The San Diego Union’s December 1, 1903 SEE STREET NAMES, Page 27

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO UPTOWN / DOWNTOWN NEWS, DECEMBER 04, 2020

UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN WELCOME THIS YEAR’S WINNERS! San Diego’s urban core in the Downtown and Uptown communities is full of vibrant neighborhoods, historic districts and unique businesses. From residents to houses, our neighborhoods comprise a balanced mix of young and old, established and new. Why would the dining and entertainment establishments we frequent be any different? Each year, we ask readers to weigh in on what businesses add to the fabric of the communities in the annual Best of Downtown and Best of Uptown awards. Due to the changed publishing schedule of these newspapers due to the COVID-19 virus’ impact on advertising, these awards have been combined into one special edition highlighting businesses in both areas. Readers of Downtown and Uptown News were able to vote for dozens of local establishments in dining categories like happy hour, Irish pub, burrito, pizza and donut shop as well as retail categories like antique store and spa. San Diego Uptown News covers nearly a dozen neighborhoods, including Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, University Heights, Normal Heights,

North Park, South Park, Golden Hill, Kensington and Talmadge, as well as nearby regions of City Heights, Mission Valley and more. Downtown News covers another set of unique neighborhoods from the reaches of the ever-expanding East Village, to the majestic Gaslamp Quarter, through the twinkling lights of the Core/Columbia and Financial districts, to the shores of the Marina District and the Embarcadero, and to the piazzas of Little Italy. Our readers have spoken about their favorite establishments. The range of winners reflect our diverse neighborhoods, offering a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the urban core. As you look through these pages, we hope you find familiar names along with new faces. Swing by these spots for a taste of life and to support local businesses. To each of our 2020 Best of Downtown and Uptown winners, we extend hearty congratulations on your recognition. We hope our loyal readers — and your loyal customers, both new and old — continue to show you patronage for years to come. —The staff at San Diego Community News Group (sdcnn.com)

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Dining American Bakery

Gold Barley Mash + Cowboy Star (tie) Blackmarket Bakery North Park

Bar BBQ Brewery Breakfast

Nolita Hall Gaslamp BBQ Fall Brewing Company The Waffle Spot at Kings Inn + Hob Nob Hill (tie) Hodad’s Downtown Parakeet Café + Kensington Café (tie) Sycuan Casino Resort Nolita Hall Parakeet Café + Seahorse Café (tie) Hong Kong Restaurant Grapes & Hops Deli + The Deli Llama (tie) Extraordinary Desserts Nomad Donuts Hillcrest Farmers Market Mister A’s + Prado (tie) Olympic Cafe The Local Eatery and Fishing Hole + Las Hadas Bar and Grill (tie) Lazy Acres Royal India Restaurant The Field Irish Pub + The Ould Sod (tie) Parma Cucina Italiana Juice Alchemy + Nektar Juice Bar (tie) Ponce's Mexican Restaurant + Pokez Mexican Restaurant (tie) BESHOCK Ramen & Sake Bar Bottle Service San Diego + Rich's (tie)

Burger Café Casino Cocktail Coffee Shop Chinese Restaurant Deli Desserts Donuts Farmers Market Fine Dining Greek Restaurant Happy Hour Health Food Store Indian Restaurant Irish Pub Italian Restaurant Juice Bar Mexican Restaurant New Restaurant Night Club Outdoor Dining Pet Friendly Dining

Sports Bar Steakhouse Sunday Brunch Sushi

The Prado + Edgewater Grill (tie) Queenshouse Public House + Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest (tie) Make Pizza Flamin’ Pho’ & Sushi Bar + PHO XPRESS (tie) Ironside Fish & Oyster + Osetra Seafood & Steaks (tie) Redwing Bar and Grill Red Fox Room and Steakhouse Farmer's Bottega+ Breakfast Republic (tie) Sushi Deli 1

Thai Restaurant Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant Wine Bar

Taste of Thai + Amarin Thai Cuisine (tie) Jyoti-Bihanga +The Village SD (tie) Carruth Cellars Urban Winery

Retail Accountant Acupuncture Antiques

Retail Rowling and Associates Hillcrest Community Acupuncture Consignment Classics

Attorney (tie)

Boutique/Gift Shop Boxing Gym Car Wash Chiropractor

King Amanpour Car Accident Lawyer + RJS Law (tie) Mission Hills Automotive Union Bank of California Downtown Brightside Barber San Diego Bike Shop + Uptown Bicycles (tie) Wild Dove Boutique Undisputed Uptown Touchless Car Wash Elite Health San Diego

Cosmetologist/Dermatologist Credit Union Day Spa Dentist Dispensary Dry Cleaners Financial Planner Florist

Dr. Sadi Erfani San Diego County Credit Union Bodhi Massage & Wellness Center Jeffrey S Keeny DDS March and Ash Mission Hills Fabric Care Center Stockton Financial Mission Hills Florist

Furniture Store Garden Supply

Lawrance Furniture Mission Hills Nursery

Gym/Health Club Hair Salon Health Food Store Hospital

Boulevard Fitness Knstruct Salon Lazy Acres Sharp Coronado Hospital + UC San Diego Medical Center (tie) Ryan Hartwigsen, Allstate Insurance Harold Stevens

Pizza Pho Seafood

Auto Repair Bank Barber Bike Shop

Insurance Broker Jeweler Manicure/Pedicure Massage New Business Optometrist Pet Boarding/Day Care Pet Groomer Pharmacy Pilates Plumber Real Estate Agent Real Estate Office Retirement Living Tanning Salon Veterinarian

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Beauty Lounge The Knot Stop The Business Turnround Group Urban Optiks Optometry DOOZYDOG! Club South Bark Dog Wash AHF Pharmacy Beyond Pilates Kensington Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical David Stone, Greater Good Realty The Savory Group St. Paul's Senior Services iTan Sun Spray Spa Bodhi Animal Hospital + Amici Pet Hospital (tie) Viva Brazil + LunchboxWax Hillcrest (tie)

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Gold Winner Listings: DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Best American Cuisine (tie) barleymash

barleymash is a fun, high-energy restaurant and bar that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare. Both the restaurant philosophy and menu offerings draw heavily from two barroom staples: beer and bourbon. Set amidst reclaimed wood from the original foundation and a warm modernist design, the restaurant and bar supports San Diego's brewing community with 30 beers on tap from the city's best micro-and nano-breweries or enjoy a full stocked bar. The garage-door style windows open up the interior space to the Gaslamp's sunny disposition.

of the Gaslamp District. From smoked sandwiches to seafood and salads, they have what you’re craving. Savor the delectable taste of the ribs, pulled pork, burgers and more from Gaslamp BBQ. Try their signature slow cooked BBQ ribs; they are guaranteed to fall right off the bone. Family owned and operated! Enjoy all NFL, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Spanish & German Leagues. They are the perfect pre-party for your Petco Park events! Gaslamp BBQ 524 Island Ave, 92101 gaslampbbq.com | 619-696-6996

Best Brewery

Fall Brewing Company

tion or their other location open Downtown and in Petco Park. A local legend for years has definitely hit the big time! Check out their own craft beer brewed at their new brewery. Hodad’s 945 Broadway, 92101 hodadies.com | 619-234-6323

Best Cafe

Parakeet Cafe´

At Parakeet Café you will find yourselves among friends and neighbors, among foodies and yogis, young and old. You will be a part of a celebration of one of life’s simplest pleasures and one of the most joyful acts we as humans can do: share a meal and have a drink.

Located in the North Park neigh- Parakeet Cafe’ India St, 92101 borhood of San Diego, Fall Brewing 1680 parakeetcafe.com | 619-255-1442 Company specializes in quality craft beers and offers a tantalizing tasting experience. Kensington Cafe At Parakeet Café you will find yourFall Brewing Company 4542 30th St, 92116 selves among friends and neighbors, barleymash fallbrewingcompany.com | 619-501600 Fifth Ave #6916, 92101 among foodies and yogis, young and barleymash.com | 619-255-7373 0903 old. You will be a part of a celebration of one of life’s simplest pleaCowboy Star Restaurant Best Breakfast (tie) sures and one of the most joyful acts we as humans can do: share a meal & Butcher Shop The Waffle Spot and have a drink. The Cowboy Star menu features the at Kings Inn finest in select natural products from The Waffle Spot serves Breakfast, Kensington Cafe the nation’s leading certified Brunch, and Lunch and has been a 4141 Adams Ave, 92116 humane Angus herd along with the San Diego favorite in Mission Valley kensingtoncafesd.com | 619-6400494 freshest seafood available. They are for 25 years. This family-friendly committed to supporting neighbor- restaurant is great for kids features hood farmers, fishers and produc- fresh waffles 7-days a week, along Best Casino ers by cooking food that recaptures with classic breakfast and lunch Sycuan Casino Resort the simple and pure tastes found in menu items. Ample Free Parking They began as a humble Bingo locally grown. The Old West and Free Wi-Fi are available for all Palace in 1983. Now 35 years later, ambiance provides a laid-back and patrons. Groups are welcome, plus they’ve grown into a community sleek background perfect for private Catering and To-Go services are landmark and one of San Diego’s parties and special events. The focal available. premier casino resort destinations point of Cowboy Star is the stunning The Waffle Spot at Kings Inn that offers something for everybody. display kitchen, which offers an 1333 Hotel Cir S, 92108 The casino features 2,800 diverse insider's view of the heart of the kingsinnsandiego.com | 619-297-2231 slot machines and classic table house. games like poker, blackjack, craps, Cowboy Star Restaurant & and roulette. Their designated nonHob Knob Hill Butcher Shop 640 10th Ave, 92101 For 75 years, Hob Knob Hill has- smoking wing is the largest of its cowboystarsd.com | 619-450–5880 been doing their way. The bakery kind in San Diego and brings new starts early every day to bake fresh meaning to pure gaming with an muffins and cakes. The cooks cure advanced air filtration system, with Best Bakery the corned beef. Dressings, sauces, over 60 table games. The fun Blackmarket Bakery extends well beyond the unlimited A trendy bakery serving mouth- and squeezed orange juice are made gaming! The Sycuan Live and Up watering baked goods, fresh sand- fresh every day. Just about every- Close Theatre is a world-class enterwiches, coffee drinks and more thing is done right on the premises. tainment venue featuring everything goodies in a casual, roomy digs They are a full service restaurant, from rock concerts to comedy serving breakfast all day and lunch located along 30th Street. and dinner service, as well. Over the shows. Hotel and casino guests will Blackmarket Bakery years, Hob Nob Hill has become have several onsite amenities to 4686 30th St, 92101 | 619-641-0081 beloved by the community, the enjoy like new casino bars and blackmarketbakery.com region and we have even received restaurants, a full-service spa, connational attention on Diners, Drive- ference and meeting space, pool and garden area with a lazy river and Best Bar Ins and Dives and Roadfood. swim-up bar, and state-of-the-art fitHob Knob Hill Nolita Hall ness facility. Nolita Hill is inspired by both the 2271 1st Ave, 92101 Sycuan Casino Resort modern and traditional drinking hobnobhill.com | 619-239-8176 5469 Casino Way, 92019 emporiums in Europe’s legendary sycuan.com | 619-445-6002 beer cities, with floor-to-ceiling win- Best Burger dows, a large skylight spanning the Best Cocktail length of their space, plus a U- Hodad’s Downtown Hodad’s is no longer just a local shaped bar with 24 taps and our speNolita Hall cialty food and cocktail menu. They favorite featured on Diners, Drive- (see listing under Best Bar) offer a first-class spot for locals and Ins & Dives and voted by CNN as visitors to grab a casual bite and one of the top five burger joints in the country. Hodad’s is the only memorable drink with friends. Best Coffee Shop (tie) burger joint recognized on the West Nolita Hall Coast! Fodor’s travel guides call the Parakeet Cafe´ 2305 India St, 92101 (see listing under Best Cafe) Hodad’s bacon cheeseburger “awenolitahall.com | 619-255-8000 some,” and there’s even a grilled cheese sandwich on the menu for Seahorse Coffee Best Barbecue those desiring lighter fare. Stop and All you have to do is visit the SeaGaslamp BBQ see what all the fuss is about. Cus- horse Coffee Facebook page full of Stop by for the best BBQ in the heart tomers can stop by the original loca-

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sdnews.com positive reviews from regulars to understand why Seahorse Coffee was voted first choice for coffee shop. From fresh coffee options, pastries and awesome smoothies and juice bar, people seem to love this locallyowned cozy coffee shop.

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This stylishly designed Little Italy shop has won architecture awards, but it is the taste of their desserts, foods and drinks that keep customers returning. The 7,000 sq. ft. Seahorse Coffee space offers everything from house 1301 Market Street #3, 92101 619-432-5303 favorites such as the Gianduia and the Passion Fruit Ricotta, to delicious Best Chinese paninis, salads, and artisan cheese Grapes & Hops Deli selections. They also offer leaf tea Hong Kong Restaurant 811 Market St, 92101 and wonderful organic coffee creThis unassuming Chinese eatery grapesandhopsdeli.com | 619-255-5383 ations, as well as organic fine wines serves a huge menu of classic dishes, and boutique beers. quick service, great prices and open The Deli Llama Extraordinary Desserts until late. Perfect! Quirky counter-service deli offering 1430 Union St, 92101 | 619-294-7001 Hong Kong Restaurant extraordinarydesserts.com 3871 Fourth Ave, 92101 gourmet sandwiches along with salhongkongrestaurantsd.com ads and soup. 619-291-9449

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Grapes & Hops Deli is committed to presenting quality products that is unsurpassed in taste, freshness, and distinction. Leading by example with integrity and professionalism is what defines their company. Dedicated employees are poised to serve you and meet your needs from the moment you walk in the door.

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ing menu of donuts, bagels, pastries, preserves and coffee. Nomad is your go-to for gourmet donuts and bagels inspired by the world yet created with local ingredients. From Pacific Rim flavors to your grandma’s kitchen, San Diego donut shop celebrates global tastes with weekly changing menus. Nomad Donuts 3102 University Ave, 92104 nomaddonuts.com | 619-431-5000

Best Farmers’ Market Hillcrest Farmers Market

The Hillcrest Farmers Market hosts 175 weekly vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown in-season fruit, produce, gifts, arts and crafts, and flowers. Many of the local CaliBest Donut Shop fornia farmers participating in the Nomad Donuts Nomad Donuts offers an ever-evolv- market grow their produce organi-

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cally or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine. Additionally, each week, there are a large number of arts and crafts vendors participating, as well as weekly entertainment. Hillcrest Farmers Market 3960 Normal St #3960, 92103 (619) 299-3330

Best Fine Dining (tie) Mr. A's

Born in rural southwest France, Bertrand studied economics at the University of Toulouse. After college, his studies took him to America always deriving income by waiting tables in French restaurants. In over a decade, Bertrand became involved in the ownership of several restaurants. Bertrand had always loved the tremendous location and potential of the legendary Mister A’s. He was able to purchase the lease in 2000 and completely redesigned the restaurant. Bertrand writes a wine column for a local newspaper, enjoys golf, tennis, horse racing and traveling with his lovely wife Denise. Mr. A's 2550 Fifth Avenue, 92103 asrestaurant.com | 619-239-1377

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A picturesque hacienda with a patio sets the scene for inspired Californian fare and happy-hour deals. Located in the House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm in the center of San Diego's Balboa Park. The Prado at Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, 92101 | 619-557-9441

Best Greek Cuisine Olympic Cafe

For over thirty years, Olympic Café has served the San Diego and North Park communities with the finest homemade Greek and American style cuisine. By making food from scratch with the freshest ingredients, they provide flavorful and distinctive dishes, which are inspired by recipes handed down through generations. Olympic Cafe’ 2310 University Ave, 92104 619-692-9082

Best Happy Hour (tie) The Local Eatery and Fishing Hole

Casual neighborhood hangout for pub grub, a rotating selection of craft beers on tap and great happy hour. The Local is known for a good times and excellent seafood. The Local Eatery and Fishing Hole 1065 Fourth Ave, 92101 thelocalsandiego.com | 619-231-4447

La Hadas Bar and Grill

Alan Gomez is the proprietor of Las Hadas Bar and Grill in the Gaslamp Quarter. He and his father, Fred Gomez, opened the restaurant in 2008, quickly becoming a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Open daily with the support of his mother, Ruth and brother, Robert, who are both managers. Their cuisine, a fabulous mixture of music and cocktails is the formula to a memorable night. Las Hadas is the perfect combination of innovation and tradition cultivating the American culture to that of Latin America. La Hadas Bar & Grill 558 Fourth Ave, 92101 lashadasgrillsd.com | 619-232-1720

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Diego specializing in fine dining. Best Irish Pub (tie) They combine their experience and Lazy Acres Royal India cooking talents to provide tranquil The Field Lazy Acres has a great selection of Royal India restaurants have been ambiance, using the finest ingredi- What happens when an Irish couple healthy foods and niche products. voted the best Indian restaurants in ents, prepared with an infusion of with a big dream ships a pub, piece The organic produce is plentiful and San Diego, year after year and are passion and creativity. by piece, to the heart of America’s easy to find. run by the Kambo brothers. Loca- Royal India finest city? The Field Irish Pub — it's Lazy Acres tions are independently owned by 329 Market St, 92101 a genuine bit of Ireland in San 422 W. Washington St, 92103 Sandeep Singh Kambo or Jagdeep royalindia.com | 619-269-9999 Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Come in 619-272-4289 Singh Kambo. Royal India has been to experience Irish food. Stay for the voted best Indian restaurant in San live and lively entertainment. As they say in Ireland: Céad Míle Fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes.

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Best Juice Shop (tie) Juice Alchemy

Voted best local juice shop and more! Enjoy the best Avocado Toast in the City and a bunch of really delicious food, juice and smoothie options. They do some pretty amazThe Field ing things with cold brew coffee 544 Fifth Avenue, 92101 smoothies. All-natural— no syrups thefield.com | 619-232-9840 or added sugar. Oh yeah and if you've never tried Activated Coconut The Ould Sod you're missing out! Located right Any establishment is merely bricks across from Balboa park in Bankers and mortar without the people that Hill.” create the atmosphere. The Ould Sod Juice Alchemy is blessed with the finest staff west of 3156 Fifth Ave, 92103 county Galway. So belly on up to the juice-alchemy.square.site | bar, grab a stool, order a pint and 619-546-6260 experience some Irish hospitality. Cead Mile Failte (a hundred thou- Nekter Juice Bar sand welcomes) to San Diego’s Nekter Juice Bar is at the forefront of favorite Irish Pub. It has the authen- the juice cleanse revolution with tic feel of a local pub that you would cold-pressed juices, smoothies and find anywhere in the Emerald Isle. acai bowl. Nekter has juice bars The bar itself is actually the third old- throughout the US. est licensed establishment in San Nekter Juice Bar Diego, first opening its doors to 969 Market St, Ste 150, 92101 patrons away back in 1940 as 619-955-5595 “Ryan’s bar.” In 1989 it was transformed into “The Ould Sod” by cur- Best Mexican Cuisine rent proprietors Tommy Quinn, Ron (tie) Stout and Mick Ward. The Ould Sod 3373 Adams Ave, 92116 619-284-6594

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Pokez Mexican Restaurant

The Pokez menu offers a wide array of delicious plates, all of which are easily adjusted for vegetarian and vegan diners. They cook with vegetable oil, not lard, so the beans and rice are 100% vegetarian, low in fat and sodium, and have no MSG or artificial anything. They offer both low-and high-octane beverages for your consumption: from housemade sangria, beer and soda to freshly juiced combinations of fruits and veggies. They recently debuted an espresso bar as well since they serve breakfast all day.

Parma Cucina Italiana, has been voted repeatedly Best Italian Restaurant in San Diego. Enjoy a down-toearth ambiance and fantastic Italian food and it is sure to become a staple for years to come. The Italian wines, the homemade lasagna and pastas, the best Italian products and the native Italian proprietors, Parma is as authentic as it gets. The house Pokez Restaurant specialty is, of course, pasta. Don’t 47 E St, 92101 miss also the best lasagna, the risot- pokezrestaurant.com | 619-702-7160 to special and the fresh seafood and

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Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant

Ponce's believe that enriching the lives of every person who walks through their door. This includes their team members, and guests, who are able to shed their stresses when they sit down to a comfortable, affordable meal at the end of a long day of work, establish family traditions by gathering for a weekly meal with loved ones, share a post-game lunch after little league, or host a holiday party. Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant 4050 Adams Ave, 92116 619-282-4413

Best New Restaurant BESHOCK Ramen & Sake Bar

BESHOCK is a culinary hot spot tailored to suit the daily lives of busy San Diegans seeking meals that won’t leave them feeling “heavy”. BESHOCK is derived from the Japanese word “bi-shoku,” which means “gastronomy and the beauty of food.” They take this concept to heart when preparing dishes and invite you to experience both the beauty and wholesomeness of their ramen and other selections.

don't have to sit there to get a stellar view of our beautiful San Diego Bay! This location has had a few different concepts since 1980, but we've had a diverse California-style menu for more than 15 years.

Rich’s Nightclub

Rich’s is San Diego’s largest and most popular gay nightclub. There are two large, separate rooms each with a fully-stocked bar, DJ, and dance floor; a VIP area with four private VIP booths and a separate pri- Edgewater Grill vate party room upstairs that over- 861 W. Harbor Dr, 92101 edgewatergrill.com | 619-232-7581 looks the main dance floor, and two outdoor smoking patios. Experience one of the best gay nightclubs in the Best Pet Friendly U.S. Dining (tie) Rich’s Nightclub 1051 University Ave, 92103 619-578-9349

Best Outdoor Dining (tie) The Prado

The Prado, an award-winning, fullservice restaurant located in the House of Hospitality in Balboa Park, offers charming indoor and outdoor dining. The unique décor blends the historical aspects and whimsical accessories inspired by the Park museum collections. The diverse cuisine includes an array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and imaginative entrées. The lounge combines a lighter menu with a wide variety of margaritas, sangria, beer, wine and other beverages.

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Tajima Ramen Bar

Tajima offers one of the widest selections of Japanese cuisine at affordable prices, to satisfy the unique BESHOCK Ramen & Sake Bar The Prado tastes and desires of everyone in 1288 Market St, 92101 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, 92101 your party. Daily tapas-style (small beshockramen.com | 619-310-5498 619-557-9441 plate) menu changes with the season, sourcing the freshest seasonal Edgewater Best Nightclub (tie) ingredients available. Five San Diego Edgewater Grill is one of those Bottle Service locations and another three restauwaterfront dining spots where it's Bottle service (synonymous with rants in Tijuana Mexico, there is a amazing to dine on the patio but you "getting a table") is essentially a way for you to get your own private secMARSTON HILLS tion at a nightclub, so you have a place to sit, drink, and have a great D! SOL time with your friends. In order to secure bottle service, you do have to pay significantly more money than you would for just general admission. We highly recommend doing it at Andaz. Bottle Service at Andaz 600 F St, 92101 | 619-849-1234

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MAKE pizza+salad

People are changing the way they eat — they want unique, healthy options, and MAKE pizza+salad delivers in an innovative way. Start with our fresh, homemade pizza dough, then top it with your choice of sauce, cheese, fresh vegetables, meats, and more. Then compliment any dish with one of the craft beer or wine selections. Bite into a meal that’s good for you, served fast, and is as unique as you are.

Queenstown Public House is a quaint and whimsical restaurant located in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood specializing in New Zealand inspired dishes. Whether it be for breakfast or brunch for weekend mimosas, lunch or happy hour for a grass-fed burger and a cocktail, or dinner on the patio for some local- MAKE pizza+salad 699 Park Blvd, 92101 ly sourced, seasonal salads and wine makesandiego.com | 619-546-8511 varietals, there is sure to be something for everyone. Queenstown Public House 1557 Columbia St, 92101 queenstownpublichouse.com | 619-546-0444

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Ironside Fish & Oyster

Seafood fare and cocktails offered in a renovated warehouse with quirky, nautical design accents. Ironside Fish & Oyster 1654 India St, 92101 619-269-3033

Osetra Seafood & Steaks

Osetra Seafood is a 9,500 sq. ft. restaurant in Gaslamp with a classic yet contemporary menu. Winner of Best Seafood and Best Romantic Dining Downtown San Diego, Osetra offers locally-sourced seafood and sushi where consistency in execution and highlighting the fish itself is a Best Pho (tie) priority. Cozy up to the sleek bar, or elegant private dining rooms. Enjoy Flamin’ Pho & Sushi Bar Flamin’ Pho specialize in Japanese an award-winning wine list and seaand Vietnamese cuisine! While other sonally curated craft cocktails. restaurants may attempt to offer so Osetra Seafood & Steaks 904 5th Ave, 92101 | 619-239-1800 many things, their primary focus is osetraseafoodandsteaks.com on Pho and Sushi. The have assembled a team of chefs who create Best Sports Bar recipes that focus on authenticity, flavor and originality making sure Redwing Bar & Grill every plate is up to their high stan- Named Best Dive Bar in North Park! Enjoy pool, darts, Buzztime Trivia, dards and flavor. and karaoke seven nights a week! Flamin’ Pho & Sushi Bar Plus they have a full outdoor smok550 Cedar St, Ste 103, 92101 flaminphosushibar.com | 619-235-1665 ing patio, great bartenders and a relaxed laid back atmosphere.

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Best Steakhouse

Red Fox Room & Steakhouse

The Red Fox Room was an old inn in England and dates from around 1560. The three original rooms, slightly different in design, have been combined to form a spacious "tap room." These rooms were dismantled, shipped across the Atlantic in sections, and then completely rebuilt. During the 1950's, this property was sold and Miss Davies' "Ocean House" and later converted into a hotel. The Red Fox Room was again dismantled and placed in storage. It is from this source that the Red Fox finally found its resting place in the Lafayette Hotel in San Diego to once again be admired as such a beautiful room should be. Red Fox Room & Steakhouse 2200 El Cajon Blvd, 92104 redfoxsd.com | 619-297-1313

Best Sunday Brunch (tie) Farmer’s Bottega

Breakfast Republic is raising feathers in San Diego as a top spot to enjoy the most important meal of the day. Serving tasty takes on American classics such as Oreo Pancakes, Chicken Wing Breakfast Bowls and S’mores French Toast. Locals and visitors will flock to BR when they’re in search of a fun and unpretentious place to begin the day. BR’s rotating list of 20 beers on tap is available as samplers to complement the unique dishes they serve. Breakfast Republic 2730 University Ave, 92104-2812 619-642-0299

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heart of the vibrant community. It was a time when Thai food was coming into its own. To this day, the restaurant still remains among the most popular, despite the fact that a number of other Thai spots have opened up nearby. Taste of Thai 527 University Ave, 92103 sdtasteofthai.com | 619-291-7525

Amarin Thai Cuisine

Suree, or Nok as she is known to so many, continues her tradition of serving delectable Thai cooking coupled with impeccable service at Amarin in Hillcrest. It has been nearly two decades since Nok embarked on this endeavor as an entrepreneur and at every juncture, she has enjoyed every moment of spicing up her customer’s lives by serving unique signature dishes, creating elegant presentations, and providing a chic yet traditional culinary ambience that makes for an unforgettable dining experience!

Sushi Deli offers over 65 different rolls while still providing traditional sashimi and nigiri. That should be enough of a variety for just about anyone. Besides the huge sushi roll selection, they offer a huge selection of fusion foods, from garlic beef french fry's, nacho gyoza and tuna poppers to tofu nuggets. For those of Amarin Thai Cuisine you who prefer a healthier choice, 3843 Richmond St, 92103 enjoy tofu salad, poke salad and veg- 619-296-6056 etarian rolls. With all the Sushi Bars Best Vegan/Vegetarian in San Diego, you have a choice. Sushi Diner 1

This farm-to-table restaurant is 228 W Washington St, 92103 located in the heart of Mission Hills. 619-231-9597 Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and din- Best Thai (tie) ner along with a unique selection of Taste of Thai craft local beer and wine. Proprietors Val, a native of Thailand Farmer’s Bottega and Art Habbestad deserve much of 860 W Washington St, 92103 farmersbottega.com | 619-458-9929 the credit for the emergence of the Hillcrest restaurant scene. It was 1989, they opened their marvelous Taste of Thai restaurant right in the Breakfast Republic

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Jyoti-Bihanga

Jyoti-Bihanga is a vegetarian restaurant owned and operated by students of spiritual master Sri Chinmoy. They aspire to create a small corner of the world that is inundated with the spirituality and philosophy of their meditation teacher. Sri Chinmoy writes: “We are all seekers, and our goal is the same: to achieve inner peace, light, and joy, to become

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inseparably one with our source, and and executives with complex finanto lead lives full of true satisfaction.” cial situations seeking financial or Jyoti-Bihanga tax advice to meet their goals. Their 3351 Adams Ave, 92116 client-centric, tax-efficient invest(619) 282-4116 ment approach sets it apart from other advisors adding tremendous The Village SD value to clients. Rowling & AssociThis 100% vegan restaurant brings ates also specializes in socially tasty dishes made with organic pro- responsible investing, as well as a duce to customers avoiding any ani- personalized service offering catered mal products. The innovative menu towards young professionals. The attract vegans and meat-lovers alike. firm’s principal, Sheryl Rowling, The Village SD CPA/ PFS, is an accomplished 2611 El Cajon Blvd, 92104 author, regular columnist, and prothevillagesd.com | 619-255-5060 fessional speaker who has been nationally recognized for her continued efforts as an industry innovator Best Wine Bar and leader. Carruth Cellars

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An Urban Winery, Carruth Cellars source the best grapes they can find from Northern and Central California and Willamette Valley in Oregon. As soon as the grapes are harvested, they are loaded on temperature-controlled trucks and transported to San Diego. They do all wine production in this urban facility by the beach! Open for 7 days a week for you to visit! Carruth Cellars Urban Winery 118 S Cedros Ave #C, Solana Beach, 92075 carruthcellars.com | 858-847-9463

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Rowling & Associates

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Best Acupuncture Hillcrest Community Acupuncture

Hillcrest Community Acupuncture offers community acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale of $25-45 per visit (plus a one-time $10 paperwork fee for the first appointment) making it more affordable and accessible to those who need it. They are proud to be a part of a growing network of acupuncture clinics dedicated to serving their communities by providing high-quality, affordable acupuncture. Each person receives an individualized treatment, and many people receive treatments each hour, making it more affordable for everyone.

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Best Cosmetologist/ Dermatologist Dr. Sadi Erfani

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Best Hair Salon KNSTRUCT

KNSTRUCT is an upscale, boutique hair studio with a unique "speakeasy" vibe. All guests are treated as part of the family in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The studio exclusively represents EVO Hair Products, "saving ordinary humans from themselves." As for color services, colorists top choice of paint: Goldwell and Redken. Count on an up-beat, interactive, and positive environment. Wake up, wind down; relax, recharge. Knstruct 720 11th Ave, 92101 knstruct.com | 480-358-9953

Best Health Food Lazy Acres

surgery, diagnosis and management of genetic disease, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and the Sleep Medicine Center. Home to the Regional Burn Center, San Diego County's only academic Level One Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Poison Center, Hyperbaric Medicine Center, and Nat’l Institutes of Health-designated Clinical Research Center. The Hillcrest campus also includes the Owen Clinic for HIV care.

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Harold Stevens jewelers prides itself on three basic rules of business. Authenticity: Being authentic means being true. And there is no area where they take truthfulness more seriously than in pricing. Expertise: Having roots in the South African diamond trade means their reach and reputation extends beyond local geography with insider connections UCSD Medical Center to source the finest, non-conflict dia200 West Arbor Dr, 92103 monds from around the globe. Trust: 858-657-7000 A culture and philosophy that prioritizes relationships over sales, its only Sharp Coronado Hospital natural that their commitment At Sharp, your health and safety are extends well beyond a purchase. a top priority. They have extra safe- Harold Stevens ty precautions in place to keep you 225 Broadway Suite #1580, 92101 safe. The emergency department is haroldstevens.com | 619-231-0520 known for short wait times and is ready to care for you 24 hours a day. Best Manicure/Pedi Clinical excellence that's second to Beauty Lounge none. As a leader in orthopedics, Have you been looking for a full-serthey help patients regain mobility vice beauty salon where you can through joint replacements. Expect enjoy the ambiance of comforting treatment by world-renowned liver decor designed to make you feel care specialists, surgical, intensive relaxed and refreshed while having plus long-term care. all your beauty needs fulfilled? At

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cols to ensure the health and safety of members, guests and employees. This much is certain, offering massage and stretch services to members and guests will be more critical now than at any other time in recent history. C-19 isolation and uncertainty have impacted the collective mental health and widespread depression is a genuine global concern. Massage therapy can help relieve tension in muscles and connective tissues, increase blood flow and promote relaxation. What you may not know is that massage therapy has been found to help relieve the physical symptoms associated with depression, anxiety such as headache, insomnia and widespread muscle pain. The Knot Shop 2655 Fourth Ave, 92103 theknotstop.com | 619-296-5668

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Dog daycare, boarding, grooming, shop and fun! The 'un-kennel.' They passionately deliver a modern dog The mission of the Turnaround experience composed of play, affecGroup was developed to assist any tion, and safety. Everything you small to medium size business who need in one location. find themselves suffering from an DOOZYDOG! Club array of business challenges. The 634 14th St. Ste. 104, 92101 goal is to understand objective and 619-231-4701 the unique needs and provide the necessary services needed to resolve Best Pet Groomer the client’s unique business chal- South Bark Dog Wash lenges quickly and cost effectively. San Diego’s premier locally-owned turnaroundgroup.com companion-loving hot spot! Their beautifully renovated building offers Best Optometrist a relaxing home away from home. Just a bark from the park! Located Urban Optiks Optometry San Diego's premier source of luxu- just three blocks from Grape Street ry eyewear, Urban Optiks offers one Dog Park. Stop in for a treat on your of the finest collections of handcraft- walk or visit to the park. While there,

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AHF Healthcare Center

AIDS Healthcare Foundation opened the AHF San Diego Wellness Center in 2014 and is located in AHF’s San Diego Healthcare Center. Walk-ins are welcome. The Wellness Center is designed to make testing for STDs convenient and to encourage regular sexual health screenings as part of routine health care for all sexually active people. San Diego Wellness Center will welcome both male and female patients. Services offered include: free HIV testing and screening as well as treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. AHF Healthcare Center 3940 Fourth Ave. Ste 140, 92103 freeSTDcheck.org | 619-516-8920

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Beyond Pilates

Beyond Pilates mission is to bring each member on a transformational physical and personal journey. Actively participating in pilates is much more than a “workout.” Each member, regardless of whether they are in a private lesson or small class, receives an experience within their own personal movement. Everyone develops at their own pace. It is through consistency and true learning that progress/change happen. Beyond Pilates 423 University Ave, 92103 beyondpilates.com | 619-872-2593

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Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical

On April 1, 1960 with their second baby on the way, Donald Teemsma Sr. and mother Barbara founded Ideal Plumbing and Heating. At the time they ran the company as a home-based business with only one ’53 Ford pick-up truck and the garage as the warehouse. In 1962, Ideal Plumbing and Heating outgrew their home when they opened their first storefront shop on Waring Road. Ideal is more than just a company that installs and repairs your plumbing, heating, air, or electrical. They believe in service excellence, demonstrated in high moral standards and business ethics since the company’s inception. Ideal is an active supporter of the Allied Gardens Summer Concerts in the Park, Lake Murray Fireworks & Music Fest, Mission Trails Regional Park, Mt. Helix Park, and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation. Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical 5161 Waring Road, 92120 idealservice.com | 619-583-7963

Best Real Estate Agent David Stone

Realty team and by checking out client reviews. They are also committed to being excellent stewards of the local neighborhood and are determined to help those less fortunate. For this reason, they donate 10% of commissions to local charities and non-profit organizations throughout San Diego County. David Stone 639 Kettner Blvd, 92101 greatergoodrealty.com | 619-206-1551

Best Real Estate Office The Savory Group

Real Estate. Simplified. The Savory Group believes that real estate should be simple. Simply put, they use services and marketing strategies that work, to make sure clients have an experience they'll love. One of those who knows all about those relationships is Jeannine Savory. As a REALTOR® and Team Leader with The Savory Group as part of Coldwell Banker West, Jeannine builds relationships through advocating for the people most important to her. Along with her team, Jeannine continues to build her business. Jeannine’s success is rooted in her determination to diversify her expertise and resources in order to fulfill the needs of her clients, whatever their real estate goals. Today she and her team, the Savory Group, work with everyone from the sellers of small condos to clients with multi-millions dollar residential and commercial properties.

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Best Retirement Living St. Paul's Manor

Since 1960, St. Paul’s Senior Services has been providing comprehensive, innovative, and affordable services and programs for seniors. They offer housing, care, and services that aide seniors during any stage of the aging process. Some of their services and programs include independent and assisted living communities, memory care, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, day programs, as well as a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. The corporate office is in the Bankers Hill district of downtown San Diego and houses many essential departments as well as our Senior Day Program and Child Care Program. St. Paul’s Manor 2635 2nd Ave, 92103 stpaulseniors.org | 619-239-2097

Best Tanning Salon iTAN

iTAN Sun Spray Spa is different from their competition in that they are committed to providing clients with exceptional customer care and 100% satisfaction with all of their products and services. Customers choose iTAN. iTAN Westfield Mission Valley 925 Camino De La Reina, 92108 619-220-8100

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Amici Pet Hospital

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ues in just a few words… "Excellence today, for a healthier pet tomorrow.” They provide high quality and lovable health care for your pets. The veterinarians and staff make sure that your pets get the high level of care that they deserve. Veterinary services include: wellness exams, surgery, vaccinations, spay & neuter, flea control, microchips, dental care, digital radiology, lab work, pharmacy, vet consultations, diet and plenty of free parking. Amici Pet Hospital 2135 Columbia St, 92101 amicipethospital.com | 619-795-2400

Bodhi Veterinary Hospital

Bodhi Animal Hospital offers personalized high-level veterinary care to the dogs and cats in greater San Diego. The veterinarians are proud to offer their expertise in preventative pet health programs for all ages, as well as full surgical and dental services, nutrition, behavioral services and urgent care. From the calming, spa-like environment, to the knowledgeable and compassionate technicians and staff, they dedicated themselves to making each veterinary visit beneficial and rewarding. Voted Best Veterinary Hospital by readers of Uptown News and Gay San Diego six years in a row! Bodhi Veterinary Hospital 2200 University Ave, 92103 (619) 349-1514

Best Waxing/ Threading Salon (tie)

Amici Pet Hospital of Little Italy, Viva Brazil your veterinarians and pet health Viva Brazil, located in the Gaslamp, care experts describe their core val- is the best of all San Diego for Brazilian waxing and full body waxing for men and women as well as skincare, chemical peel, body scrub massage, lash extension and lash lift. Their wax is hypoallergenic and low temperature. Their facility includes three waxing rooms, a facial room, a wet room for body treatment, massage and two chairs for hair and barbering plus a large retail area for skin care products. Viva Brazil 777 Sixth Ave, 92101 vivabrazilsd.com | 619-231-8483

LunchboxWax Hillcrest

Walk into LunchboxWax with hair you don’t want, leave feeling bare and beautiful in just a matter of minutes! As a full-service speed-waxing salon, they deliver a unique customer experience. It’s true what they say – hair today, gone tomorrow. They utilize refined, effective waxing techniques to give you that smooth skin feel and boldly confident look in no time at all. LunchboxWax in the Hub Hillcrest 1040 University Ave. B-205, 92103 lunchboxwax.com | 619-831-8877

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Pilgrimage of the Heart

Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga began as a small gift boutique store in 1999. Their inspiration was to create a business that could spread spiritual energy and be a viable business. Soon the yoga room was operating at full capacity: 12 people! The East Room, as it is known now, and used the Lounge area as a reception area. Pilgrimage of the Heart 4081 30th St, 92116 pilgrimageyoga.com | 619-677-2022

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By TOM CESARINI San Diego is home to myriad Italian restaurants, retailers and organizations. To be sure, our city provides an array of resources, not only in Little Italy but throughout the county. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a website and app that bring all these resources together? Well, we at Convivio have taken on that task. Launching in January, Italian San Diego will be the virtual piazza for San Diego, an online resource that promotes our city’s vast network of Italian eateries, stores, and community groups. We are proud to present a digital networking and loyalty program designed to support local business while helping to foster unity and goodwill in our city and promote our rich Italian cultural assets. Our goal is to encourage the community to explore these varied Italian establishments our city is so fortunate to host and to create a famiglia within greater San Diego. For users of the app, Italian San Diego provides a directory of businesses and organizations along with special offers from a variety of county-wide merchants. A

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issue reported his “interment was at the Catholic Cemetery on the mesa overlooking the Bay.” This is present-day Pioneer Park in Mission Hills, a story in itself. In 1900, City Engineer Louis Davids replaced the West End name of Johnson with Sherman, because nearby University Heights also had a Johnson Avenue. In University Heights, the street was named for Andrew Johnson, U.S. President from 1865 to 1869. Gatewood had named his street before the 1888 map of University Heights was filed, but Davids apparently gave higher priority to maintaining consistency with the University Heights theme of presidents for east-west streets. Davids likely recognized prominent San Diego pioneer Matthew Sherman (1827-1898) with the replacement name in West End. Sherman was stationed in San Diego in 1862 during the Civil War and came to live in San Diego permanently in December 1865 after being discharged from the army with the rank of captain. He started his military career at age 13 and served on the USS Independence during the Mexican War in the 1840s. Sherman was a long-time public figure in San Diego. He served as Customs Collector from 1865-1869, as city clerk from 1869-1870, on the City Board of Trustees from 1884-1886, on the County Board of Supervisors from 1886-1887, and as mayor from 1891-1893. He founded Sherman Heights from land he bought from the City Trustees in 1867. The family lived in several homes in his tract. Sherman helped set aside the land that became Balboa Park and helped create Mount Hope

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family, furs for elegant evenings out, hats and haberdashery, housewares, carpeting, wallpaper, gifts and novelties and anything else a customer might desire. Marston believed that one had to provide not only ample merchandise, but “music and flowers, history and art, things useful and things beautiful.” The interior of the Marston structure was an oasis of artful elegance with its beautifully decorated walls and carpeting, fresh flowers, and comfortable lounges, all reflecting the Marston commitment to the ease and comfort of his clients. This included a large, well-trained and appointed staff with impeccable manners. In 1907, Mr. Marston made $15,000 in improvements to the store, turning a third floor stockroom into additional selling space for ladies’ underwear and hosiery and dressing rooms. He added new fixtures and additional interior decorations. The store was also one of the first to have a telephone! The local newspaper characterized Marston’s store as San Diego’s “finest department store,” and “elegant.” The Golden Era magazine carried an ad that proclaimed

Marston’s as the “leading dry goods house of San Diego.” George Marston was not only a merchant, but was also a philanthropist of the highest order. To his third floor remodel, he added a schoolroom, where boys who had to work to help their families could go to classes after their shifts. He also treated his employees to a sumptuous feast every Christmas, and paid all employees, both male and female, equal wages. Marston’s Department Store remained at this location until 1912, when it was moved to its final location across Fifth Avenue. In 1954, Marston’s expanded into a new six-story addition, and thus occupied the entire block on the north side of C St. between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. This store was demolished in the late 1960s. The 1896 Marston Building is now fully restored and serves as an office building, where the lobby displays archival photos of the department store, and where one can ride up to the upper floors on the wire cage elevator. It is still elegance personified. —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian and lead tour guide for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. She can be reached at swilhoit@gaslampfoundation.org.

San Diego Downtown & Uptown News December 2020 Cemetery — his eventual resting place — which his wife named. The Evening Tribune’s July 5, 1898 issue announced Sherman’s death that morning, noting, “During his thirty-three years’ residence here Captain Sherman enjoyed the confidence and respect of everyone with whom he became acquainted…” Those acquaintances probably included Louis Davids, who also lived in Sherman Heights during the 1890s. Sherman Street was changed to Granada Avenue by Ordinance No. 4346 on January 16, 1911. Anson Brunson (1834-1895) was born in Ohio and became an attorney. He practiced in Macon City, Missouri, before coming to California in 1862. He settled in Napa and then moved to Los Angeles a few years later. He came to San Diego often. The San Diego Union’s October 20, 1869 issue reported, “Our friend A. Brunson of Los Angeles, was badly stung by a stingaree while out bathing on Saturday last. He is doing well under the care of Dr. Hoffman. The surf is very fine, but dangerous. We advise our friends to patronize the Baths of Cottrell, at Horton’s wharf.” Brunson represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of San Diego cases. He and Gatewood represented the defendants in a case reported in the Daily Union’s October 8, 1871 issue, and both men gave speeches at an April 13, 1871 San Diego event to entertain members of the Los Angeles Bar. A City Deed dated April 20, 1871 indicates Brunson bought land in San Diego, including in Pueblo Lots 22, 32, 33, 206 and 214. However, it appears he had sold all this land by 1873. Brunson was nominated to be a Superior Court judge in 1884. Later, he continued his law

practice, including for railroad companies. The San Diego Union’s December 12, 1890 issue noted, “Judge Brunson of Los Angeles, attorney for the Santa Fe system, came down last evening on business.” The San Diego Union’s June 15, 1893 issue reported, “W.J. Hunsaker, ex-mayor of San Diego, was yesterday appointed general attorney of the Southern California Railroad company, with headquarters at Los Angeles. Mr. Hunsaker succeeds Anson Brunson, his law partner.” Brunson died on October 8, 1895 and is buried at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in San Bernardino. Present-day Ray Street separates Gatewood’s West End tract from the eastern part of Joseph Nash’s Park Villas tract, which extends from Ray to Boundary streets. Future columns will discuss the pioneers behind original street names in this part of North Park. —Katherine Hon is the secretary of the North Park Historical Society. Reach her at info@northparkhistory.org or 619-294-8990.

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