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VOLUME 21
ISSUE 1
January 2020
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Seaport Village
CLIENT PROJECT VERSION CLIENT APPROVAL DATE
revitalization
SAN DIEGO
DOWNTOWN NEWS
Logo Design FINAL X 1/9/12 continues
DAVE SCHWAB | Downtown News
Plans to give Seaport Village
NERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
East Village’s new open spaces
Children’s Park
San Diego, CA
July 20, 2017
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a huge, distinctively San Diego
“makeover” are still in play,
FASHION P. 4 Emerging artists descend though it’s taking longer than
anticipated.
“A project of this size and nature
on Ocean Beach doesn’t just happen — it evolves
over time,” said Yehudi “Gaf”
Gaffen, managing partner of
for Springboard West Protea Waterfront Development,
the team behind Seaport San
Diego, a re-imagining of the
Orange County band Undecided Future at 2019’s Springboard West (Photo by Collin Worrell Photography) 39-year-old, 90,000-square-foot
Seaport Village waterfront shop-
50 years of textiles: Zandra LUCIA VITI | Downtown News Founder and Director Barry Crossing all music genres, this ping and dining complex.
Rhodes Coffing will showcase some of nonprofit, sustainable arts ven- “Our vision is to create a vi-
Springboard West 2020 – a the most talented – and undis- ture isn’t about “making mon- brant, experimental-based attrac-
music festival, band bootcamp covered – musicians in front ey.” Mentors devote their time tion near the water,” said Gaffen.
FEATURE P. 7 and beer crawl – returns to of the industry’s top execu- as advisors while searching for “Our goal is for this to be a legacy
Ocean Beach to celebrate some tives as a way to discover, give musical phenoms as 40 musical project for more than just San
of the world’s finest musical tal- back and celebrate the future Diego, that’s going to be trans-
ent Jan. 9-11. of music. SEE MUSIC FEST, Page 15 formational for the whole West
Coast.”
Years in the making, the long-
‘Danny’s Story’ of transphobia, assault term Seaport Village redevelop-
ment’s two major new attractions,
an aquarium and an observation-
Organ donor honored in Rose
Parade
breeds empathy in local high schools al spire and platform, continue to
anchor the project.
However, Gaffen noted there
KENDRA SITTON | Downtown News have been “enhancements” made
to the overall project concept,
DINING P. 9 “I came here to feel normal,” which now includes construction
Danny laments as the audience of three, brand-new full-service
of San Diego High School stu- hotels as well as a “new genera-
dents watches him experience tion” student hostel. The hostel
yet another instance of being will have beds in shared rooms
othered while at the fictional offering travelers less-expensive
high school he just transferred accommodations.
to in a play put on by Blindspot Another new feature of revital-
Collective. izing Seaport Village will be the
“Danny’s Story” details the introduction of a “butterfly won-
Animae’s interior, food delivers experiences of transphobia and derland.” Gaffen said that project
eventual sexual assault of a trans is based on an existing butterfly
high school student. Blindspot exhibition in Scottsdale, Arizona,
Index
SEE DANNY’S STORY, Page 6 Danny is played by Jack Mason-Brase. (Photo by Kendra Sitton) SEE SEAPORT, Page 11
Dining 8
Puzzles 11
Classifieds 12
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January 2020 3
Plans in motion for major revamp of Children’s Park
City Council approves plans for $8 million improvement project Council member Scott Sherman “It’s for a good cause,” Sherman
also went on record in support of said. “I think it’s a win-win for
DAVE FIDLIN | Downtown News Additionally, the construction “This was a big lift to get a mon- the projects before the formal vote everybody.”
project, set to wrap in summer umental new park facility into the was taken. Sherman said the use According to city officials, none
It has been touted as a project 2021, is to carve out new space East Village community,” Ward of such funding sources as park of the park’s $8 million worth of
years in the making, but ulti- for public art, a new walkway to said of the efforts to bring both pro- district revenues and development costs will be covered through the
mately was made official after just the adjacent Civic Pond, a lawn posals to reality. “This has been a impact fees is a prudent use of the
minutes of discussion and unan- area and attendant-staffed public very much ongoing project.” money. SEE CHILDREN’S PARK, Page 11
imous support from San Diego restrooms.
decision-makers. The City Council on Dec. 17
Children’s Park, a largely un- issued several pivotal authoriza-
derutilized 1.4-acre green space tions linked to the project, includ-
at 326 W. Harbor Drive, is set ing approval of the overall plan
to undergo $8 million worth of and a compensation agreement
large-scale improvements that with Civic San Diego, the agency
supporters say will give the site an that formerly handled all aspects
opportunity to live up to its name. of Downtown redevelopment.
According to city documents, C ou nci l memb er Ch r i s
the park’s refreshed array of fea- Ward, whose district includes
tures is to include a forest-themed Downtown, said he believes
playground area and picnic ame- Children’s Park and another close-
nities. Also in the works is an ly aligned endeavor — construc-
adult exercise equipment area,
off-leash dog running area and a
vendor building that could serve
tion of the first phase of the East
Village Green park project — will
net positive results in the years
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that the park now has a green light to fresh, organic ingredients.
break ground in the summer of 2020,
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of 2022. In case you missed my col- includes a new community center, reservation today by calling: 1(800) LEGACY9.
umn, I’m sharing it with you now. event lawn, café space and
children’s park. (Courtesy photos)
Where some people might see
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tunity. Elliott is a principal with Department and a team of local O
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firm with a San Diego presence General Development Plan (GDP), Fountains restaurant boasts an all-day menu,
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with healthy, delicious, and convenient grab
Working with Civic San Diego, ing to begin the design process
that will ultimately lead to the ‘n go options. Located in the Legacy Pavilion,
park’s construction. the outdoor patio is considered the best
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these kinds of projects and it is views and our very own Bellagio-inspired
extremely gratifying to work on
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own hometown,” said Elliott. For more information, call: 1(800) LEGACY9.
Anticipated as a three-phase
A multi-use sport court and community project, East Village Green’s GDP
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4 FASHION
San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 sdnews.com
San Diego celebrates Zandra Rhodes, pets
Fashion Files Dec. 15, at Martin Luther King, Jr. prizes. The first 350 pet entrants Fifth Avenue to E Street
Promenade. This year, the event received a complimentary good- and came back down
was sponsored by Just Food For ie bag. Fourth Avenue along
By DIANA CAVAGNARO Dogs and had a pet expo with ma- All the furry critters came with marching bands,
ny vendors that were all pet-relat- dressed in their favorite costumes, dignitaries and pets and
GASLAMP HOLIDAY PET ed. They had a fun contest to go some matching their owners’ cos- their owners. Not all the
PARADE around to all the booths and have tumes and many of the partici- entrants were dogs, some
The 12th annual Gaslamp your program stamped and then pants put together creative floats. pets were cats, chickens, Best in Show and grand marshal for 2020
Holiday Pet Parade took place on put into a drawing for many fun At 2 p.m., the parade marched up bunnies, and pigs. When (Photos by Diana Cavagnaro)
they arrived back at MLK
CALI Strong Promenade, prizes were
given for the best in the
The California Sports Company following categories.
This year’s awards
went to:
789 West Harbor Drive (next to Puesto) • Best Ugly Holiday
San Diego, California 92101 Sweater: Ollie, the West
Park in Seaport Village and we validate Highland Terrier, with
handler Victoria Brunzell.
• Cutest Cr it ter:
Chicka the chicken, Astro Mutt
Gingerale the chicken,
and Waffles the rabbit,
with handlers Mikey
Johnson, Hunter Johnson
and Grace Green (“Alice
in Wonderland”).
• Best Pet Costume:
Leuke, with handler Viki
Solano.
• Best Non-Canine
Pet Costume Jazzy the
Fre e $13 S o cks w ith e ver y item dog, and Maya the cat,
with handlers Greyfield
Nguyen and Angela
Aguilar.
• Best Pet Holiday Furst place winner
Costume: Sir Ruffles Von
Vicious (Ruffy), with handler Jan • Best in Show: Zachary and
Savage (Feliz Navidog). Belle the dogs, with handlers the
• Best Costumed Duo: Tia Hoeberecht family (they will be
San Diego BRAND
the dog, with handler Jaimie the event’s grand marshals next
LOCAL Flores (Queen Tia).
• Best Costumed group:
year).
• Charity Advocate Canine
Kylo-Ren the dog, with handlers Tucker Doodle received the
the Andrews Family (“Where’s GreyFriars Bobby Award. If you
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Waldo”). missed this fur ball gathering, be
• Best Float: Lucy the Boston sure to put it on your calendar for
Terrier, with handler George next year.
Pisano (Harry Potter).
‘50 FABULOUS YEARS’
Discount off any one item The House of Zandra Rhodes
presented a special luncheon and
including T-shirt, Hoodie, rooftop terrace party celebrating
Jacket, Shoe or Skateboard. five iconic decades of the Fashion
House of Zandra Rhodes. This
event took place on Dec. 11, at the
Exp. 11/30/2109 L’Auberge Del Mar. Zandra spoke
about the most pivotal moments
Free $70 shoes with ever y skateboard in her career. Models showed the
audience one-of-a-kind vintage
Zandra Rhodes garments that
swept the fashion scene during
the last 50 years. Everyone was
given a private viewing of the
upcoming film “Zandra with a
Zee,” a documentary highlighting
Rhodes’ life in fashion.
Best Pet Holiday Costume The event had a special auction
where guests could procure vin-
tage garments and other Rhodes
Upcoming Events
items such as handbags, pillows,
Jan. 5, 2020 - San Diego and artwork. The afternoon was
Wedding Party Expo The finished with an after-party on
US Grant, a Luxury Collection
the Beachside Rooftop Terrace.
Hotel with fashion show,
For more information about
vendors, and wedding experts.
For more information visit: this fashion icon, visit zandrar-
theUSGrantSanDiego.com hodes.com.
Jan. 12, 2020 - Bridal Bazaar
at the San Diego Convention
THE GOLDEN HOUR
Center with three fashion
The Westgate Hotel and Dame
shows produced by Gretchen Zandra Rhodes presented a fash-
www.cali-strong.com @calistrongusa
Productions. For more info, call: ion show and luncheon downtown
760-334-5500.
SEE ZANDRA RHODES, Page 14
sdnews.com BUSINESS San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 5
Cross Campus caters to Downtown professionals
VINCE MEEHAN | Downtown News use us once a week, or a couple searching for a meeting room in
of times a month, so it’s flexible an unfamiliar city and makes the
Briana Tovey is the senior cam- office space. We cater to startups reservation process fast and easy.
pus manager of Cross Campus, a who are growing and don’t know Tovey agrees that Deskpass is a
coworking hub located in Little exactly where they’ll be in a year key tool for travelers to locate co-
Italy where professionals can and don’t want to commit to a working spaces and works well in
rent workstations or offices by long-term lease, and we also cater directing people to Cross Campus.
the hour, day, week or even lon- to a lot of remote workers.” “It’s great for us, because if peo-
ger. She serves as the point person These remote workers can be in ple are traveling and they want
at this brick building that used to San Diego on a business trip and to do coworking, they can set it up
be a major furniture warehouse need to book a conference room on Deskpass. And they can even
on India Street near Laurel. for a few hours or can be consul- bring a guest if they want, so it’s
The concept is simple; working tants that need a fast and easy more exposure for us, and serves
professionals can have access workspace for the day. Many find as another platform that draws
to workstations and conference these coworking spaces through people into our space.”
rooms without having to commit phone apps such as Deskpass, Cross Campus features vari-
to a long-term lease. which recently added San Diego ous amenities that young pro-
There are a growing number to its network. fessionals gravitate to including
of coworking spaces in San Diego Sam Rosen is the co-founder wall-mounted bicycle racks, a ful- Cross Campus Senior Campus Manager Briana Tovey in the dining area.
and the nation. “Coworking pac- and CEO of Deskpass and says ly functioning kitchen and dining (Photos by Vince Meehan)
es are set up for a lot of different that San Diego is a perfect target area, and even beer on tap. The
reasons, one being smaller com- for his company due to the influx ambiance is fun and casual with The workers must provide their workspace. She checks in on people
mitments for office space,” Tovey of professionals who come to the many professionals choosing to own computer, so the work tool of and makes sure that everybody is
explains. “And there are also city and prefer coworking set-ups. work together at large tables as choice for the clients are typically happy. She enjoys the camaraderie
options for people to drop in and His site takes the legwork out of opposed to hiding in a cubicle. laptops. However, if you require that Cross Campus intentionally
multiple monitors, Cross Campus generates for its workers. Large
can provide you with them. common areas bring workers
Tovey elaborated on how easy it together and creates a prime en-
is for workers to do this. “We don’t vironment for collaboration. She
provide computers – most people adds that this brings a smile to her
work off their laptops – but we do face when she sees it happen. “It’s
lend people monitors. So if you a great place for cross-pollination
come with your laptop, but you’re because there are people here who
a graphic or web designer and you do a little bit of everything. There’s
need two screens, you just check a very wide array of ages and back-
one out – it’s free – you borrow it grounds represented here; I love it
for the day, you bring it back when when I see people working togeth-
you’re done.” er – it’s my favorite!”
Tovey definitely enjoys her job at
Cross Campus and her enthusiasm —Vince Meehan can be reached
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said. “This is about
the community and
coming to where
students’ goal was to use Gionni
to stop the bully and perpetra-
tor, Adam (Marc Caro-Willcox),
these folks are. This is before his behavior escalated to
Collective created the piece and the foundational thing that level.
has taken it on two tours in San that anchors me in the The piece of forum theater has
Diego high schools. Its latest tour room.” helped students find tangible
finished with three shows at San After the discus- ways to recognize and combat
Diego High School on Dec. 20. sion, the performers transphobia and other forms of
The play gives an intimate look run through several bullying. It also requires the large-
at the struggles Danny, played scenes again. This The cast plays songs including Lady Gaga’s ly LGBT+ performers relinquish
by trans actor Jack Mason-Brase, time, when some- “Born this Way” as students file into the theater control of their characters — and
faces after moving to San Diego thing goes wrong, a to see “Danny’s Story.” (Photo by Kendra Sitton) the conversation — to young
to start over. In its efforts to build volunteer from the people who may have never been
empathy, create accessible con- audience steps in for an actor to who come up yelling and ready exposed to this issue before.
versations for young people, and try and write a better outcome to fight. As extreme as I’ve seen “Every process is completely
help high school students prac- for Danny. Often, the high school some of the responses, more of- different depending on who’s
tice how to stand up for someone students transform Danny’s ten than not, the things that I in the room. What’s beautiful
else, the second half of the pre- friend Gionni from a bystander see inspire me to be a good friend about the process is that we give
sentation involves audience inter- into an advocate who stands up in the face of oppression.” it over to our audience. We say,
action with the six-person cast. for Danny. In other places, the students ‘we’re gonna show you a piece.’
Wilfred Paloma’s joker, the MC “The hardest part about play- practice how Danny could share We don’t exactly know who they
and moderator in forum theater ing this role is that she is in- his experiences with his family are — how supportive of the
pieces, facilitates conversations tentionally a bystander,” Sofia and friends so they can help him. trans conversations they are,
with the high school students Zaragoza, who originated the Paloma navigates these diffi- how curious, how judgmental,
where they can discuss what role of Gionni, explained. In real cult conversations with finesse but we’re trusting them to bring LA JOLLA
motivated the characters and the life, she hopes she would stand by carefully explaining that their perceptions and questions,”
different oppressions Danny faces. up for someone. “To me, it’s Danny is never at fault for being said Catherine Hanna Schrock,
“One thing I strive to bring to really empowering to get to be a victim but there are still ways “Danny’s Story” playwright and
the room is whatever is said in the that person people want to step in which he can use his power Blindspot Collective cofounder.
room, is whatever is said in the in for. I feel like I’ve seen every to stand up for himself. To em- “We’re illuminating an oppres-
room. We’re going to acknowl- shade of response people can do phasize that a victim is never sion we think is very important
edge it and treat it with the same — from the person who comes to blame, the final scene of the for people to be aware of.”
amount of weight as any other up dropping wisdom bombs cool sexual assault was not redone
bit of the conversation,” Paloma and collectedly to the people with students’ participation. The SEE DANNY’S STORY, Page 14
sdnews.com FEATURE San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 7
San Diego organ donor honored in Little Italy updates
Rose Parade Little Italy
Culture & Heritage
information at conviviosociety.
org/volunteering.
KENDRA SITTON | Downtown News
By TOM CESARINI WALKING TOURS OF LITTLE
ITALY OFFER CULTURE AND
A local business owner and or- ITALIAN CONSULATE CUISINE
gan donor was honored posthu- SERVICES COME TO LITTLE Experience the story of Little
mously in the Rose Parade on Jan. ITALY Italy San Diego — a neighbor-
1. He was born in Italy but came The Italian honorary consul- hood with an Italian presence
to San Diego on vacation and nev- ate of San Diego will be open- since 1871! Our exclusive walk-
er left. Alessandro (Alle) Speroni ing its office in Little Italy at ing tours of Little Italy resume
owned Soleluna Cafe in Cortez Amici House in the early part with two morning tours in
Hill, where he met his wife Dana. of January. The office will be January and February. Our Bel
“Alle was the sun on a cloudy helping Italian co-nationals Mattino (Beautiful Morning)
day. He could turn anyone’s day with consultations for dual citi- Tour begins at Cafe Zucchero
around with his charm and wit- Dana Speroni creating the floral zenship, passport renewals, and (inside Nonna, located at 1735
ty humor. He knew how to lis- Cafe owner Alessandro Speroni portrait of Alessandro Speroni. vital records. Appointments can India St.), for our continental
ten deeply and easily made one (Photo courtesy Philip DeFalco) (Photo courtesy Lifesharing) be made online through the San Sicilian breakfast, followed by
feel like there was no one else in Diego consulate website (which the guided excursion through
the room,” Dana said. “He was a and ended my day in his remain- “I hope through Lifesharing is in the works) and will be lo- the neighborhood. Breakfast
man you want to know and strive ing years,” Dana said. I can continue to honor Alle’s cated at sditalianconsulate.org. includes a cappuccino, hot tea,
to be.” The float was sponsored by memory and encourage others to The consulate primary phone or Italian soda and an Iris — a
In 2013 at age 41, Speroni died Lifesharing, which is federally follow in his footsteps to become number is 619-800-7974. The traditional Sicilian, ricotta-filled
suddenly from an aneurysm while designated to coordinate San donors and give others the gift of Italian consulate of San Diego pastry (more than half a pound!).
surfing— a tremendous loss for Diego’s organ donations. In 2018, life,” Dana said. works closely with the Italian Ticket cost is $29 per person.
his wife, family and friends. Since they saved a record 403 lives. Two general consulate based in Los More information on our tours
Speroni was a registered organ thousand people are currently on —Kendra Sitton can be reached Angeles, which serves Southern can be found at conviviosociety.
donor, through his death, he was the transplant list in San Diego. at kendra@sdnews.com.v California, Nevada, Arizona, and org/excursions.
able to save four lives with the New Mexico.
help of Lifesharing, who carried —Tom Cesarini is the executive
out his final wishes by finding LITTLE ITALY HISTORICAL director and founder of Convivio and
recipients for his heart, liver, kid- SOCIETY PRESERVES OUR also serves as the Italian honorary
neys and pancreas. ITALIAN COMMUNITY consul of San Diego. Convivio cul-
“Being a donor family, to me, STORIES tivates community and fellowship,
was a gift. It brought light to a Under the auspices of Convivio, advances Italian cultural identity,
very dark time. Losing a loved one the Little Italy Historical Society and fosters multicultural awareness
is tragic and life-altering; there is — a Convivio auxiliary dedi- across myriad disciplines through
very little I can say to describe cated to the Italian American education and research, social en-
the moment you hear that your Dana Speroni volunteered to help make the float in the Rose Parade that narrative of San Diego’s Italian richment, and innovative program-
loved one has passed. Devastating honored her late husband. (Photos courtesy Lifesharing) quarter — will be embarking ming. Visit: conviviosociety.org.
is an understatement. Knowing, on several new projects this Follow along: @conviviosociety
however, that the one you love year including a documentary (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)v
can change someone else’s fate is series and new photographic ex-
game changing. The overwhelm- hibits. We are also continuing to
ing sadness turned into hope — add to our digital repository of
the hope that Alle’s organs would Italian American historical pho-
remain strong enough to save tographs, documents, and oral
someone’s life, the hope that he histories. Want to be a part of
could prevent another tragedy, preserving Little Italy’s unique For up-to-date news
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the hope that he could create a cultural assets before they dis- Facebook and Twitter
miracle. That is everything he did Dana Speroni and her brother Gil Pulde decorating the Donate Life Rose appear altogether? Contact sdnews.com
and more; he saved four people’s Parade float. (Photos courtesy Lifesharing) us to get involved or for more
lives,” Dana Speroni explained. “I
only hope they are living life the
way he would have.”
The Donate Life float’s theme
was “Light in the Darkness” and
highlighted Southeast Asia’s
Festival of Lights — Diwali.
“The greatest fear we have after
losing our loved ones is that they
will be forgotten. This is a memo-
rable event that is watched by so
many people. It gives me peace
to know his memory continues
to live on, his organs continue
to live on, and that his smile can
be shared with the world,” she
continued.
A portrait of the cafe owner
was featured in the Rose Parade
in Los Angeles. Dana and family
created the floral portrait out of
coffee and spices. It showcases his
famous smile.
“I miss everything about him,
but... I miss his smile the most.
That was the smile that won me
over. I met Alle at the coffee shop
he owned across the street from
my house. I was a regular and
there was never a day I would
walk in and not be greeted by that
warm, affectionate smile. It was
that same smile that both started
8 San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 DINING sdnews.com
The newly opened Gaslamp Breakfast
Company has replaced The Dive SKC, and it
offers a menu of classic and creative dishes such
as steak and eggs, bacon or vegan omelets, or-
ange-thyme waffles, fried rice Benedict with
crispy ham, and more. There are also craft beers
and kombucha on tap, as well as cocktails made
with assorted fruits and vegetables.
Situated in a 3,148-square-foot space, the
restaurant is patterned after North Park The recently opened Metl Bar & Restaurant (Photo by
Breakfast Company, which opened sever- Arlene Ibarra)
al months ago at 3131 University Ave. Both
Get your fix of Philly chees- are owned and operated by the Rise & Shine The original Aztec word for agave is “metl.” It’s
esteaks, burgers, beer, spirits Restaurant Group, which also runs Breakfast also the name of a new Gaslamp Quarter bar and
and other creature comforts at Republic, Fig Tree Cafe, El Jardin Cantina, restaurant specializing in mescals, tequila, whis-
the new Bottle Rocket in the and Feast & Fareway. 551 J St., 619-937-3074, keys, creative cocktails and free live music.
East Village. breakfast-company.com. Metl Bar & Restaurant was launched by Jenna
Formerly Monkey Paw, the Elskamp and her husband, Randy, in the space pre-
venture is owned in part by Matt viously occupied by The Hopping Pig, of which
Guilbert, who is also a partner Jenna had a small stake.
at The Regal Beagle in in “We never had a cover charge for live music at The
Middletown. (3659 India St.) Hopping Pig and we want to continue allowing local
The quaint space received a Loaded cheesesteaks in the East bands to pub themselves out there,” she said, noting
“visual facelift” featuring bright- Village (Courtesy of Bottle Rocket) that throughout the month of January bands are
er colors, said Guilbert. It’s open booked on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Starting
from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and in February, they’ll be featured on Wednesdays as well.
Sunday through Thursday, Saturdays. 805 16th St. A regular menu of casual fare is also in place.
It features everything from fish tacos and Buffalo
A new place for morning fare in the Gaslamp Quarter wings to soups, flatbreads, burgers and steak frites.
City Tacos will replace (Alternative Strategies) 748 Fifth Ave., 619-546-6424, metlsd.com.
the now-shuttered Larry’s
Deli near Petco Park in
the next two months, ac- What was known as The Grand cocktail from a selection of spir-
cording to a manager from Lobby Bar inside Downtown’s its, bitters, syrups and garnishes.
the original North Park towering Manchester Grand From the revised food menu, cus-
location. Over the past de- Hyatt has remodeled and re- tomers can also build their own
cade, the eatery has expand- named The Landing. The new, charcuterie boards. The redo is
ed into La Mesa, Imperial modern design features custom part of a completed property-wide
Beach and Encinitas. It is This lamb-leek taco and others are woodwork, marble tabletops and renovation. 1 Market Place, 619-
lauded for its unique sauc- coming to a Downtown address soon. a glass centerpiece mural illus- 232-1234, manchestergrand.hy-
es and garnishes used in (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) trating crystal-blue water. att.com.
tacos filled with assorted The beverage lineup now focus-
proteins such as lamb, and veg- and portobello mushrooms. 324 es on high-end wines, rare liquors —Frank Sabatini Jr. can be Build your own cocktail at The
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The return of swank
Restaurant Review duty the night of our visit, which
might explain why the black gar-
lic udon noodles with lobster we
By FRANK SABATINI JR. ordered didn’t rank among our
meal’s epic dishes. More on that
In the occasional attempts in a moment.
made by San Diego restaurants Several starters, however, were
(steakhouses in particular) to cre- spellbinding.
ate luxurious atmospheres beck- A snow pea salad with Japanese
oning to the days of formal dining, mustard greens, fresh mint and Cushy seating and swagged fabrics define Animae’s interior (Photos by Dustin Bailey)
something always seems amiss. crunchy bits of garlic offered an
Either the seats aren’t cushy orchestra of flavors tied together working under the partial di- served over beef carpaccio — dish- —Frank Sabatini Jr. is the author
enough, the lighting is harsh, the by nori-vinaigrette. Refreshing, rection of a showman-chef like es on my radar for a second visit. of ‘Secret San Diego’ (ECW Press)
use of steel and concrete is exces- grassy and teasingly tangy, the Malarkey. Their offerings are Better yet, the ambiance with- and began his local writing career
sive, or most often, soundproofing medley was as ultra-healthy as it meant to deliver flavor surprises, in this high-ceiling space returns more than two decades ago as a staff-
is sorely lacking. was delicious. whether it’s in a whole fried snap- you to the glory days of fine dining, er for the former San Diego Tribune.
A bowl of Baja-inspired street per accented with citrus, fennel and with just the right amount of You can reach him at fsabatini@san.
corn tossed in almonds, Japanese and
TOUolives,
Phaseor butter
7__San dumplings
Diego whimsy
Community tossed into
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Animae
chili spice (togarashi) and kim-
969 Pacific Highway chi aioli is the mother of all corn
619-432-1225, animaesd.com recipes with its varied textures,
Prices: Starters (hot and cold), $7 zesty kick, and buttery essence
to $22; noodle and rice dishes, obtained by finely grated Cotija
$16 to $34; meat and seafood cheese. The Mexican-Asian fusion
entrees, $27 to $160 worked seamlessly.
Nutty-tasting “forbidden black
rice” is the bedding for kung
At the splendidly designed
Animae, such faux pas are avoid-
pao prawns, which are given a
Hawaiian twist with sun-dried
THANKS
ed. It’s where diners can sink their
tushies into $5.5 million worth
pineapple. Broccolini, lotus root,
chilies and white sesame seeds
FOR TAKING
of comfort while supping on pan-
Asian cuisine stamped largely
played keenly into the scheme
while elevating it way above ho-
THE TIME
with big, complex flavors.
Heavy draperies and plush car-
hum versions of Chinese kung pao.
As a lover of meats cooked over
TO SAVE.
peting flow amid furnishings and charcoal, the honey-lime chick-
décor that brilliantly mesh togeth- en skewer sent me over the moon.
er accents from the Art Deco and The charred flavor of the meat (all
midcentury periods. Compared thigh pieces) ran deep — almost
to so many hyped restaurants more so than chicken cooked over
that have hit the local scene over briquettes at backyard barbecues.
the past couple decades, Animae Lively papaya slaw underneath
defies them all in style and com- was a fitting bonus.
fort. Even in a full house, there’s Yet my craving for udon noo-
enough space between tables and dles was met with disappoint-
circular booths to allow for audi- ment. Cloaked in an appealing
ble conversation. bisque-like sauce and strewn with
Staying true to fine-dining chunks of lobster — some of them
haunts from a century ago, there overcooked — the noodles were
is no open kitchen. So what you too dense and clumpy for my lik-
don’t see are the charcoal-fueled ing. Served al dente, a friend who You did it, San Diego. More than 600,000 of you
grill and oven working their mag- ordered the same dish a week later
ic on various proteins, or the noo- said her noodles were also overly are thinking about energy differently. By using less
dle-making skills of executive chef weighty. And the promise of black
Joe Magnanelli, who partnered garlic went missing. electricity from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., you’ve helped save
with designer-entrepreneur Chris Our desserts returned us to the energy and contributed to a cleaner environment
Puffer and celebrity chef Brian level of sensationalism from which
Malarkey to open Animae late we began. A long, rectangular for us all. Because of you, when is truly in. Visit
last year. platter was the vessel for “East
The venture falls into the meets West” featuring a lineup us online for tips on how to continue your success
portfolio of the Puffer Malarkey
Collective, which owns Herb &
of petite confections such as chai
cookies, rum-soaked butter cake,
with Time-of-Use.
Wood, Herb & Eatery, Farmer & ponzu caramels, a matcha made-
The Seahorse, and Herb & Sea. It is leine, and more.
anchored in Downtown’s spank- Equally ravishing was a fluffy
ing new Pacific Gate luxury condo puck of chocolate pavlova with
building. yuzu mousse and coconut-lime
Magnanelli honed his pasta ice cream. Every forkful tasted
Find tips at sdge.com/whenmatters
skills while working as executive delightfully different from the last.
chef for San Diego’s Urban Kitchen Animae’s menu is a study in
Group, which operates a fleet of originality, which one should ex-
Italian-style “Cucina” establish- pect when a European-leaning
ments. Although he wasn’t on chef like Magnanelli finds himself
Time to save.
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10 San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 HISTORY sdnews.com
WISHING YOU A
HAPPY & PROSPEROUS
Reaching for the stars
SANDEE WILHOIT | Downtown News
Some buildings naturally take
your breath away, but the inte-
riors turn out to be less stellar.
sdnews.com Others are largely utilitarian on
the outside but are quite lovely on
the inside. The Watts-Robinson,
San Diego’s first Chicago-style sky-
scraper, is both. I am, of course,
referring to the second Watts-
Robinson building. Although the
first building was no slouch, it
could not rival the elegance and
splendor of the second structure.
Early owners of the lot were
Judge Charles B. Richards, later
director of the San Diego Savings
Bank and Dr. Thomas C. Stockton, A look at the details of the Watts-Robinson Building (Photos by Tim Trevaskis)
the physician who assisted Nurse
Anna Scheper at the Davis-Horton imposing 11-story building in The Watts-Robinson
House. By 1885, the property was the style of the Chicago School Building
owned by Robert Johnson, who of Architecture. The projected
1913
set about constructing the first structure would have 10 stories
building at the site. It consisted above the ground and two below. Northeast corner of Fifth and E
of a 48-foot frontage on Fifth and The basement excavation alone Street
an 80-foot frontage on E Street. cost $4,557, with the building Architects: Leonard T. Bristow &
The first floor was divided into contractor, the F.O. Engstrum John B. Lyman, Jr.
two large stores with the upper Company, receiving $142,000. Architectural Style: Romanesque
floor divided into eleven offices. The Thomas Haverty Company Revival
Unfortunately, Mr. Johnson be- was the plumber and charged
came ill and passed away before the sum of $18,446, while the Van
his project was finished. All of his Emon Elevator Company received adding more marble and new el-
property was sold after probate the bid for installing elevators for evators. In 1944, Mrs. Settle sold
and the new owner was Henry $297,000. the property to Isadore, Betty,
Watts. The depth from the street level Abraham and Florence Tamara
Mr. Watts continued to rent to the footings was 35 feet, mak- Teacher. Isadore was a jeweler,
out the upper floors as offices, ing it the deepest of any business which very likely influenced the
while half of the ground floor in the city. The sub-basement many jewelers who consequent-
now housed a wholesale liquor housed all of the building ma- ly occupied the building. The
store and the other half served as chinery, which included the boiler Teachers were a very colorful
a grocery store. The land boom room, vacuum cleaning system, family. Isadore was acquitted of
of the 1880s encouraged real es- compressed air plant and elevator charges of receiving stolen goods,
tate speculation, and several real apparatus. The San Diego Savings but later convicted of income tax
estate offices also opened in the Bank secured the entire basement evasion. He received a full par-
building. and first floor, as their new bank- don from President Dwight D.
Although business was boom- ing quarters. Eisenhower in 1960. His sister,
ing, Mr. Watt’s health was ap- The building was of steel rein- Florence Tamara, did not fare so
parently suffering, and he passed forced concrete and hollow tile. well. She was murdered in her
away on Feb. 25, 1889, at the The exterior was finished with cut home in Mission Hills in 1976.
Florence Hotel. His estate passed limestone and granite and cement By 1951, the Watts Building
to H.C. Watts. Under Watts, a plaster. had once more changed hands. It
different type of clientele occu- The 130 offices above the first was sold to Joseph H. Norman, a
pied the building. They included floor were equipped with hot broker from Texas and California.
dentists, the Postal Telegraph and cold water and special waste He promptly turned the property
Company, and a theosophist. outlets. Additionally, there were once again, and the new own-
Upon his death in 1889, his son compressed air, gas and electric ers were a group of attorneys
Nathan, a real estate agent, outlets for the use of doctors and from San Francisco, led by a Mr.
took over the building. Nathan dentists. Additional amenities in- Robinson. It then became the
rented to a variety of clients and cluded steam heat, mail chutes, Watts-Robinson Building, the
also opened the building to sev- vacuum cleaning systems and name by which it is now known.
eral service firms, including the two high-speed elevators with The structure continued to house
Chicago Barber Shop, a photog- uniformed attendants. The inte- doctors, lawyers, jewelers, photog-
rapher’s studio, and the Blockman rior corridors were wainscoted raphers and importers.
Banking Company. with white marble and Australian The building continued to
By 1912, Nathan aspired to gumwood and featured tiled change hands throughout the
something grander. He com- floors. The halls and offices were ensuing years until 1988, when
pletely demolished his 26-year- well-lighted and ventilated. the Gaslamp Plaza Suites opened
old building to make way for an The San Diego Savings Bank as an elegant 60-suite hotel. The
opened its doors on Nov. 22, 1913, Gaslamp Plaza Suites remains
although the date of completion is and was joined by the Melting Pot
listed as Dec. 11, 1913. Thousands Restaurant.
of visitors thronged the magnif- Many of the original architec-
icent new headquarters of San tural aspects are still evident, in-
Diego’s foremost financial institu- cluding the marble wainscoting,
tion, which stayed at this location elaborate ceilings, brass elevator
until 1927. doors, gumwood carpentry and
In 1926, Nathan Watts died and etched glass windows and doors.
his sister, Pauline Watts Settle, a They provide an echo of slower,
prominent socialite, took over the more elegant and formal times.
property. It was her father-in-law,
a judge, who nominated General —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian
Ulysses S. Grant for the presiden- for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical
The Watts-Robinson Building from cy. She remodeled the building in Foundation. She can be reached at
across the street 1937 after the Great Depression, swilhoit@gaslampfoundatin.org.vsdnews.com NEWS / PUZZLES San Diego Downtown News
January 2020 11
Seaport
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which he described as “a magi-
cal, educational and entertain-
ing experience for both kids and
adults.”
Additionally, Gaffen noted the
number of hotels in the project
has now grown from three up to
as many as six.
Meanwhile, the transition from
old to new at Seaport Village con-
tinues. In October 2018, the Port
of San Diego became the owner/
landlord of Seaport Village, with
Protea Property Management, An old rendering of a view of Seaport Village. An updated rendering is
Inc. (Protea) managing and op- expected in March. (Photo courtesy Manolatos Newlson Murphy) S E A P O R T V I EW 1
erating the shopping and dining
center for the Port. New outdoor furniture that al- Gaffen added that a “very com-
“Working in close collaboration lows for flexibility in seating and prehensive environmental study
with our partners, the Port of San
Diego is revitalizing and enhanc-
ing the experience at Seaport
uses of various spaces.
Seaport Village tenants that
have opened their doors since
will have to be completed before
the project can move forward, ex-
pected by the end of summer next
PUZZLES ANSWERS ON
PAGE 13
Village for residents, visitors and the start of the refit include: year.” SUDOKU
the businesses that operate within Something Sweet confectionary, Of the revised project, Gaffen Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only
once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to
it,” said Garry Bonelli, San Diego Introstem luxury skin-care prod- added, “Nothing has been sub- solve the puzzle.
Board of Port Commissioners ucts and Vino Stoppers novelty tracted. Enhancements have been
chair. “Our goal is to create excite- gift store and wine shop. added, such as the observation
ment and energy within Seaport New Seaport tenants opening in tower which will now incorporate
Village, and also strengthen our 2020 include: Mike Hess Brewing a hotel in the base.”
relationships with our tenants with a beer tasting room and patio Gaffen added the planned
while maximizing revenues for area and full-service restaurant; aquarium “has really become
the public’s benefit.” Mr. Moto Pizza; Spill the Beans part of a blue campus integrating
The port is presently revital- specialty coffee and bagel shop; learning- and blue-tech innova-
izing Seaport Village through a and San Pasqual Wine Tasting tion centers demonstrating the
variety of new and established Room expansion. importance of the ocean in trying
entertainment, shopping and There have, however, been to correct climate change.”
dining options, along with site some unanticipated “snags” en- Best case, said Gaffen, the
enhancements and operational countered in the Seaport Village Seaport Village redo “will break
improvements. redo. ground in 2024 with the project
In February 2019, the board of “Once we started underground- being completed in 2029.”
Port Commissioners approved ap- ing, we uncovered some pretty Gaffen concluded Seaport
proximately $2.2 million in fund- significant issues dealing with an Village’s new look is going to have
ing to implement various repairs, active earthquake fault, as well as a new focus as well. CROSSWORD
maintenance and site enhance- finding out that all utilities and “Seaport Village has historically
ments including: electricity services, and every toi- been more of a tourist destination,
A brand refresh complete with let in Coronado and North Island, not really local,” he said. “We’re
an updated logo and colors that flushes through our site,” said interested in creating a much
have been, and will continue to Gaffen. “So we had to go back to more attractive place for locals.
be, incorporated into new signage the drawing board to rethink the We want it to be a place where
and refreshed painting through- project which we then, in March locals hang out. We want this to
out the center, promotional ma- of 2018, presented to the public really be the jewel in the crown for
terial, etc. for feedback.” Downtown San Diego.”
New landscaping such as an Noting he expects Seaport’s
urban beach and more native, new re-imagining to be finalized —Dave Schwab can be reached at
drought-resistant plants. conceptually by summer 2020, reporter@sdnews.com.v
Children’s Park
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“The many features that are
planned for this park are incredi-
bly needed and will go a long way
why Civic San Diego is still in-
volved in the future of Children’s
Park.
in making East Village feel like a “The operating agreement, re-
municipal operating budget. livable community,” Peabody sulting from a lawsuit settlement,
In terms of sustaining the costs Straw said. provides for Civic San Diego to im-
for the park, several speakers The project also has the back- plement the wind down of redevel-
shared their visions to keep the ing of other groups, including the opment activities and to provide
park’s maintenance and upkeep San Diego Downtown Residents the management and completion
directly off the city’s tax rolls. Group. of specific projects,” Bibler and
ACROSS 27 Large, flightless bird 49 Swiss river
“If it’s handled correctly, and we “I can’t thank the staff enough,” Richter wrote in the memo. 1 Database management 28 Bread and whiskey are two 50 Restaurant item
system 29 Indicate pain or discomfort 51 Intense unhappiness
produce events, that will also gen- Gary Smith, the organization’s With the City Council’s stamp of 5 Soft blue-gray mineral 30 Worry 53 Unit of loudness
erate some additional income,” president, said. “The Children’s approval in place, a timeline calls 11 Algerian coastal city 31 Wild goats 54 Increase in velocity
12 A healthy redness 33 Belittle 56 Mesoamerican religion
David Hazan, past president of the Park — from being a grass noth- for Civic San Diego to prepare con- 16 El __, border town 34 More supernatural 58 Early multimedia
17 Part of the mind 38 Wakes up 59 Forearm bone
East Village Association, said at ing if you look at the plans — will struction documents in January 18 Female body part 39 Intestinal pouches 60 An unprincipled person
the council meeting, in reference actually become a place the com- and award a contract in the first 19 Atrocities
24 You can call Paul Simon this
40
43
Popular dance
American state
63
64
Swarming with
Shellfish
to rental income. “It’s been prov- munity will want to go.” half of the year. Further plans call 25 Copyread 44 CSI actor 65 Root of taro plant
26 Large integers 45 Having a keen enthusiasm for
en that people will come into the While the city and Civic San for construction to begin in July or
East Village … for events that are Diego formally severed ties August, which should take close DOWN 22 Chai and chamomile are two 42 Female’s title
properly produced.” this summer in response to a to a year to complete. 1 More silly 23 Lodging option 44 EU predecessor
2 Adult beverage 27 Geological times 45 Acutely insightful and wise
Diane Peabody Straw, cur- much-publicized court settlement Children’s Park’s roots stretch 3 Iron used for lofting 29 Unit of electrical inductance 46 Disguised
4 Noses (abbr.) 47 Improved the appearance of
rent president of the East Village about relations between the two back 25 years. The current ame- 5 Smile 30 Where G-men work 48 Generator
Association, said there will be entities, collaborative efforts have nities were installed in 1995. 6 One who examines closely
7 Lethal dose
31
32
Hot beverage
One of the six noble gases
50 The real __, the genuine
article
many benefactors of the park since continued. 8 Denotes past 33 Southern constellation 51 Male’s title
9 “This Is Us” actor Fitch 34 South American nation 52 Home of the Hawkeyes
improvements — including, as In a jointly authored me- —Dave Fidlin is a freelance jour- 10 Dabbling ducks 35 Suitable for use as food 54 About aviation
she described them, the neigh- mo, Christina Bibler and Brad nalist with a special affinity for San 13 Polish beer
14 A type of cat
36
37
The back
I (German)
55
57
At all times
Military peace officer
borhood’s “15,000 four-legged Richter of the city’s Economic Diego and its people. Contact him at 15 Shows respect for 38 Blood group 61 College degree
20 Of I 40 Fit to stand trial 62 Indicates position
residents.” Development Department clarified dave.fidlin@thinkpost.net.v 21 Commercial 41 Praise excessivelyYou can also read
