November 2010

For her freshest spring 2011 collection, local designer and former Project Runway contestant Gordana Gehlhausen drew inspiration from her mother’s garden.

By Rebekah Sager

Nate Benedetto is the founder of Urbanist, a guide to San Diego’s independent bars, restaurants, galleries and shops in urban communities.

By Nate Benedetto

Reality rivals: The Hard Rock Hotel was the setting for an awkward run-in of former contestants on ABC’s Bachelor franchise.

By Rachel Zen Sachs

Five favorite sparklers made in San Diego.

When former San Diego fire chief Jeff Bowman left the political frying pan four years ago, he needed to decompress.

By Kelly Thornton

A meeting of the world’s most elite technology, entertainment and design minds is coming to San Diego. Sort of.

By Erin Chambers Smith

They’re known today as wealthy philanthropists and venture capitalists, but Senturia lovingly says that he married Bry “before she became rich.”

By Erin Chambers Smith

What could be finer than sitting in the shade under a tent, enjoying the beach in front of the Ocean Beach pier? Getting paid to do it!

By Kathi Diamant

If you burned the turkey,head to these gourmet to-go spots for a quick fix this Thanksgiving. When choosing wine for a special occasion dinner like Thanksgiving, always offer options.

By Alexandra Safran and Tom Gable

It doesn’t take a lot of money — or a plane ticket — for a fun surf trip.

By Adam Elder

San Diego Magazine celebrated 2010's Top Doctors at the San Diego Natural History Museum on October 23rd. Attendees enjoyed live music and entertainment, a rooftop lounge, a walk-around dinner...

Supporters of contemporary art were treated to an Agent 007 – style gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art's La Jolla location.

By Alicia Santistevan

Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child gave a private performance at the home of David and Dian Blackburn in support of TERI Inc.

By Alicia Santistevan

San Carlos, Del Cerro and Allied Gardens area residents came together for the benefit of of a Lake Murray playground in need of restoration at a gala event held at the Mission Trails Visitors Center.

By Lauren Radack

Joan Waitt hosted the eighth annual Starry, Starry Night gala benefitting Voices for Children at her estate in La Jolla.

By Jack Smith and Bob Ross

The San Diego arts community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organizations at the First Annual Art Awards at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

By Tim King

Restaurant Openings in San Diego

By Erin Chambers Smith

The signature restaurant is decorated in calming earth tones and lined with cushy upholstered booths; on the walls are works by California impressionist painter A.R. Va­lentien, for whom the place...

By Candice Woo

What to watch for at the markets this month

By Caron Golden

By Phyllis DeBlanche

By  Adam Elder & Christina Orlovsky

The Bachelorette on her new life in San Diego.

By Erin Chambers Smith

Nature definitely comes into play in a Hawaiian Islands itinerary, from blue ocean to majestic mountains and mighty volcanoes, with rich treasures in between. All that's required for these...

By Bekah Wright

You don't have to travel far from San Diego to experience the magic of the Southwest. Tucson is only a short hour-long flight or a five-hour drive, but it’s worlds away from Southern California's...

By Christianna Ablahad

The University of California, San Diego has been known over much of its 50-year history as one of the nation's foremost research institutions. But the university also has made a noteworthy mark in...

By Joseph Perkins