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April 2011

Features

52 Weekend Getaways

52 Weekend Getaways

Explore the backyard of the American West, which has enough grandeur, excitement, adventure and variety to fill a year’s worth of weekends

5 Cities That Went BIG on the Waterfront

5 Cities That Went BIG on the Waterfront

Our bayfront, particularly the portion between the Navy Pier and Grape Street, holds the promise of becoming one of the region’s treasured destinations — a place for San Diegans to gather,...

From Napkin Sketch To Runway

From Napkin Sketch To Runway

Two art lovers bring attention to local designers and photographers with Art Meets Fashion

Best Lawyers 2011

Best Lawyers 2011

Local attorneys pick the top lawyers in their fields

Departments

From The Editor: Where I’ve been this month

City Files: Making (Sound)waves

A little bit of Hollywood comes to Oceanside

City Files: Off the Strip

Think you’ve done Vegas? Think again.

City Files: 3 Recycled Facts from EarthFair 2010

City Files: Coast Guarding

An Imperial Beach environmentalist publishes a book about his coastal conservation efforts — and the conflicts he fought

City Files: Get Sporty

City Files: Fine Designs

Three local designers reincarnate old objects and materials to make high-end furniture

City Files: 6 Padres to Watch

Meet the newest Padres to hold our high hopes in their gloves

City Files: Your Shelf Life

3 must-reads for April

City Files: The Poplar Group

A posse of high school students uses a special wood to produce original pieces

City Files: Drink This: Cucumber Gimlet

City Files: Hear This: The Howls

City Files: Let's Roll

Party Pics: Best Lawyers Party

San Diego Magazine brought the best lawyers together to wine and dine at the University Club atop Symphony Towers.

Party Pics: SDSU Retirement Gala

An Evening of Excellence

Party Pics: Scripps Mercy Ball

Physicians, community leaders and volunteers dressed up in their finest for the ball benefiting the Scripps Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital

Party Pics: Mama's Day

Celebrating 20 years of Mama's Kitchen.

Party Pics: Persistent Illusion 3rd Birthday Soiree

Celebrating 3 years with art, music, dance and more.

Party Pics: Chef of the Fest

It's the annual battle of gastronomic proportions.

Party Pics: Twilight in Tuscany

Twilight in Tuscany celebrates 102 years with a black tie affair.

Party Pics: Nordstrom Designer Preview

Fashion lovers start the season off right with a designer buying show courtesy of Nordstrom.

Party Pics: Women of Dedication

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary's annual Women of Dedication Luncheon

Party Pics: Princess Project

FIDM and Princess Project team up at Quality Social to make prom dresses for underprivileged teens.

Home: Urban Retreat

Home: Open To The Future

Dining: Get Creamed

First Bites: New & Notable - April 2011

Restaurant Reviews: Nine-Ten

Local Bounty: Sunshine = Strawberries

The "A" List: The "A" List April 2011

Last Word: Jeff & Jer Showgram

They’re baaaaack! The voices behind the biggest show in local radio talk about their return to the air.

Trends: Entertaining Alfresco

Make any picnic posh with comfy floor cushions, bright florals and just the right mix of guests (we invited some of our favorite style bloggers!)

Business: Your Patients, Please

The Doctors Express franchise opens for business in San Diego County. But will its retail model lure patients out of their routines?

Business: 6 Things to Consider About Online Privacy Legislation

Special Section

Lawyers and Law Firms You Need to Know

When faced with a legal challenge, it’s important to know where to turn.