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FeedCome and Get It
Our food package doesn’t stop with the readers’ poll results. We have two local food critics weigh in with their picks. Plus: Tom Gable uncorks the names of the best wines available for less than $20; Judi Strada adds spice to the notion of dining out on sushi; and David Nelson pitches the best ways to get good food at the new downtown ballpark.
Bon appétit.
AFTER SAMPLING OUR TASTY RESTAURANT COVERAGE, save room for other editorial entrées. Investigative reporter Jeannette De Wyze gets an exclusive interview with Amanda May, embattled head of the Episcopal Community Services. The local charity is being investigated for financial irregularities by the San Diego District Attorney’s Office and by the county. In the interview, May defends her accounting and hiring practices.
Then there’s our plunge into the elective adult-education world of The Learning Annex. You’ve seen their sometimes racy catalogs in the deli or noticed them parodied on TV shows. We sent four writers to take four different classes. A highlight: the account from reporter/mom/“everyday woman” Eilene Zimmerman, whom we asked to learn the art of seductive dance, as taught by a former stripper.
As always, there’s plenty more on the menu. The local jazz scene—yes, there is one!—steps into our spotlight. In his first piece for San Diego Magazine, Dan Bennett profiles one of San Diego’s most prominent leaders of a world peace movement. The folks responsible for marketing San Diego to tourists and conventioneers step into business editor Larry Edwards’ crosshairs. And Tom Blair chats with Judge Fred Link, an outspoken jurist who presided over the recent Richard Tuite trial and isn’t afraid to speak his mind on fair trials, the death penalty and the failings of the media.
That’s a lot to have on one plate. Enjoy the issue.
Ron Donoho
Executive Editor
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Speaking UpLaura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet DinnerT. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala. |
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Battle of the ChefsThe Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness. |
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Bubbly TimeOcean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the evening’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel. |
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