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By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Cloak & Petal, a Japanese flair worth experiencing
We knew when popping the first edamame beans into our mouths from a bowl of pods draped in minced garlic and sake butter that this wasn’t going to be some ho-hum Japanese dinner. The generously served appetizer was a mouthwatering prelude to some of the freshest (and prettiest) hamachi and sashimi I’ve encountered outside of star establishments like Azuki Sushi Lounge in Bankers Hill and Sushi Ota in Pacific Beach. Read More
By Dave Fidlin
While plenty of questions still abound, a series of recent maneuvers are bringing into sharper focus the future of Downtown San Diego’s struggling Horton Plaza mall. Read More
By Sandee Wilhoit | Gaslamp Landmarks
As the days get warmer and summer approaches, many San Diegans begin to seek outdoor entertainment. There are the beaches, Old Town, water parks, and of course, the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Food and Drink Blotter
Move over Pokez. A new eatery that offers a decent selection of vegan Mexican fare has entered the competition ring, just several blocks away in the Gaslamp Quarter. Read More
By Archives Staff | Lambda Archives
Just in time for Pride, two major exhibits are opening to celebrate the LGBTQ community of San Diego. Read More
By Christopher Gomez | Little Italy News
The San Diego food community, residents and visitors have another chance to shop for local produce and goods in Little Italy a the brand new weekly farmers market, the Little Italy Wednesday Market, which is set to open this month on Wednesday, July 18. Read More
By Vernita Gutierrez, Stephanie Jennings and Kate Callen
[Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the Voice of San Diego on June 28. View the original article at bit.ly/2KRztkH.]
So far, 2018 has been the year when San Diego’s community planning groups became an endangered species. Read More
By Lana Harrison | Downtown Partnership News
That was the resounding slogan and three-pronged approach to tackling homelessness Mayor Faulconer announced in his 2018 State of the City address. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
This past Wednesday, I watched as Governor Jerry Brown signed his 16th and last budget for the state of California. As the Senate leader, I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish for the people of our state. Read More
SDCCN Staff | East Village
Ambitious multi-use Downtown project offers an amenity rich lifestyle
Luxury apartment and retail village, Park 12, is nearing completion and now accepting lease applications. Construction is intended to wrap this coming fall. Read More
By B. J. Coleman
New nonprofit provides legal advice for seniors and family caregivers
Longevity has attendant difficulties, but so does life. That is the cautionary tale Yvonne Amrine has to tell from her personal family experiences. Read More
By John Bolthouse | Growing Balboa Park
Friends of Balboa Park, a nonprofit that champions the legacy and beauty of the park, is stewarding a number of exclusive opportunities for the community to celebrate and enhance Balboa Park. Read More
By Tom Cesarini | Little Italy Heritage
[Editor’s note: The Convivio “Now and Again” series comprises oral histories from Italian community members. In this excerpt from an interview with Fran Marline Stephenson, Fran discusses a dynamic experienced by many Italian-Americans during World War II.] Read More
By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters. Read More
By Andy Cohen | Congressional Watch
Donald Trump wants you to know that there’s a massive crisis happening along the southern border of the United States — the border shared with Mexico. He’s right, and it’s a crisis of his own making. Read More
By Diana Cavagnaro | Fashion Files
The Living Fashion show was held at the Civita Park Amphitheatre in Mission Valley on June 30. Read More
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By SDCNN staff
Downtown artists celebrated in new photography book
We’ve all seen how projects like the popular blog and book “Humans of New York” connect people through photography. Real people are seen through a new lens as they share their life experiences. Snapshots and text serve as a means to share universal truth through unique images. Read More
High-butterfat decadence has descended on the Gaslamp Quarter with the recent arrival of Cali Cream, a walk-up ice cream shop featuring nearly 70 flavors every day. The business is owned by Ken Schulenburg (aka Scoop Dogg) and Juliana Ortiz, both of whom worked in the retail industry and call themselves “foodies by nature.” Read More
By Delle Willett | Art on the Land
Shift, the 21-story mixed-use residential tower harmonizes East Village’s style
When asked to describe Downtown San Diego’s East Village, John Avila of Urban Arena put it this way. Read More
By Sandee Wilhoit | Gaslamp Landmarks
On March 27, 1871, Alonzo Horton sold Lot D, Block 61 to Miss Henrietta Nesmith for the exorbitant sum of $1,900 in U.S. gold coin. Read More
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