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MUSIC: Springsteen Tribute Band "Thunder Road" Born to Run at Anthology...
JUNE 11, 2009 -- It's been 20 years since Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played in San Diego. That’s a huge shame, according to Robert Hughes, co-owner of local independent radio station KPRI...
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LITTLE ITALY: Numero Water is Part Spa, Part Tea Bar and Part Karate Kid Joke
JUNE 22, 2009 -- Passers-by might do a double take when they see the new storefront on India Street in Little Italy. It’s reasonable to expect pizzerias and coffee shops. But a water boutique? From...
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FOOD NEWS: Venissimo Is Now Cutting The Cheese In East Village
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 -- Say cheese. Venissimo Cheese has opened its third San Diego location, and is now cutting it in East Village (9th & G streets). “As downtown residents, we can’t wait to share...
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PARTY PIX: Here's Who Made The Underground Scene at Syrah For The Dtown Mixer
OCTOBER 10, 2009 -- There's no dearth of parties in October, and a good crowd found its way into the (semi)secret entrance of Syrah for the release party of of Downtown News. Look at Ivan S. Harris'...
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FITness COLUMN: Local Expert Says “Use it or Lose It” is Not a Fairy Tale
JUNE 27, 2009 -- What’s scarier than being chased through an abandoned circus late at night by a crazed naked clown? How about looking up from the operating table to see your state senator with a...
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EVENTS: "Joey and Maria's Wedding" Is A Laughable, Digestible, Interactive...
OCTOBER 29, 2009 – In movies—Four Weddings and a Funeral comes to mind—wacky things happen after a bride marches down the aisle. In Four Weddings, Hugh Grant changes his mind at the altar, and the...
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BUSINESS: Small Business Owners of Crunch Time Popcorn Have Bagged a Measure...
JULY 1, 2009 -- It’s no wonder David and Kim Pinkney have been picked for a reality show about “underdogs” in American business. He survived the mean streets of Chicago. She made it out of rural New...
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Winning the Bank’s ApprovalThe latest news on low mortgage rates is attracting many home buyers and we are seeing an increase in demand over the past few months. However, low mortgage rates are not the...
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PERSONALITIES: Hillcrest Resident to be HGTV "Design Star" Reality TV Contestant
JUNE 23, 2009 -- Jen Guerin has always been a ham. Nonetheless, she was reluctant to try out for HGTV’s “Design Star” television reality show. A San Diego State University grad who majored in art and...
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NIGHT LIFE: A Barroom Mind Freaker Stalks Hard Rock, Stingaree, Syrah Wine...
JULY 10, 2009 -- Nick Ivory (not his real name) slinks up to unsuspecting victims at some of San Diego’s classier night spots. After ingratiating himself with a smile and a wink (or two), he proceeds...
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Labor Day 2009 - Things To Do in Downtown San Diego!!
Want to know what to do for Labor Day weekend? Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners and San Diego residents and visitors check out these places on what to do in Downtown San Diego this coming...
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EVENTS: Stroller Strides To Celebrate Anniversary With Free, Kid-Friendly...
AUGUST 3, 2009 -- Some companies encourage employees to bring their kids to work with them once a year. At Stroller Strides, bringing your children to workout with you is practically mandatory, as...
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EAST VILLAGE: Wine in the Wild West at Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
JUNE 5, 2009 -- I’ve never seen a horse hitched out front. But Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop gets high marks for all-around authenticity. An outdoor patio holds iron chairs shaped like...
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FOOD NEWS: Doubleheader Discount on Father's Day at Acqua al 2
JUNE 19, 2009 -- The Gaslamp Quarter’s Acqua al 2 restaurant is offering a doubleheader discount for Father’s Day. It’s kind of a Padres baseball game sandwich. Bring your dad to lunch this Sunday...
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LITTLE ITALY: Porto Vista Hotel Looks To Completely Shed Clarion Image
MAY 28, 2009 -- As participants in Taste of Little Italy scampered from eating station to eating station last night, they got to sample culinary offerings from the downtown area’s established outlets...
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Food NEWS: The Uptown Pizza Throw Down, Organic Beef Burgers and Other...
Here’s what’s happening in restaurant news all over town… Lefty’s vs. Bronx. When lip-smacking delicious Phil’s BBQ moved to Sports Arena Boulevard, it left a void in Mission Hills. But who-da thunk...
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DTOWN PARTY PIX: See The Fun From Our Mixer At Confidential & La Puerta
JULY 17, 2009 -- The party double-header turned out to be twice the fun. On July 15, the sandiegoDTOWN.com co-sponsored mixer kicked off at Confidential from 6-9 p.m. Then, the revelry re-massed a...
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NEWS: Little Italy Coffee House Re-Opens After Arrest, Suicide Of Former Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 -- Little Italy’s It’s A Grind Coffee House has quietly re-opened. The chain store had been closed for about two months, following the shocking arrest of franchise owner Thomas...
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TEQUILA VS. MERRIMAN: You Can't Sack Someone Who Might Be About To Drive Drunk
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 -- Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman says he was trying to stop a friend from driving drunk. It’s been debated whether TV personality Tila Tequila was under the influence of alcohol...
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MIND/BODY: Yoga—Like Wine—Must Be Sipped And Sampled
AUGUST 15, 2009 -- Though I am not a sommelier, I am a woman who knows a few things about wine. In my exploration of yoga, I realized the two have something in common. What makes them great is you.A...
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SPORTS: Could A San Diego Padres Ticket Be Worth $15,000?
JULY 15, 2009 -- With the All-Star Game over and done, it’s time to trudge through the second half of pro baseball’s 162-game season. The Padres, at 36-52, are last in the National League West, 20...
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WINE: Jaynes Gastropub Hosts Natural Wine Summit With "Extra Wacky" Offerings
AUGUST 9, 2009 -- Jaynes Gastropub on Adams Avenue hosted a Natural Wine Summit on Sunday. I confess to never having sampled Jaynes food fare—but I’m prepared to go back. Incentive enough is...
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EVENTS: “Joey & Maria’s” Wacky Wedding Returns Every Saturday, Starting Labor...
AUGUST 18, 2009 -- A real-life wedding can become a dramatic event. But “The Original Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding” is guaranteed to be a theatrical offering. And it’s back in San Diego...
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