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August 2006

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Features

Anchors Always

Anchors Always

For San Diegans who live on their boats, home is where the hull is.

San  Diego by Design

San Diego by Design

Restaurateur Dan Shea turns a Fairbanks Ranch fixer-upper into a stunning family compound and CEO office.

Fitness for All

Fitness for All

For everyone from pro athletes to gym neophytes, we've compiled a sampling of fitness goals--and expert advice on how to get there.

Departments

Hot Stuff

What’s hot. What’s not. Who’s in. Who’s out.

San Diego versus L.A.

A Los Angeles food maven compares some of our best local restaurants with those of LaLa Land.

2006 Readers' Picks

From service to sushi, you tell us who's best in town.

Such Crust!

You can't top pizza--a dish everyone loves.

2006 Critic's Picks

A discerning foodie shares what's on his plate.

Summertime Wine

Mix your fun in the sun with a glass--or two.

Savoring San Diego

After counting hundreds of ballots from readers, we're ready to reveal the winners in 43 diverse and delicious food categories.

Heritage on the Menu

San Diego's family restaurants pass along the secret recipes to successive generations.

Thought for Food

Every year, readers send us the most biting comments. And a Swann named Lynn brings his campaign for governor (of Pennsylvania) to San Diego.

No Reservations Necessary

Some tasty coverage of the best local eateries; a fitness guide for all.

Letters

On the road to recovery; immigration solutions; and closing the curtain on steep theater tickets.

Front Pages

Paul Dobson

Former bullfighter Paul Dobson blazed a path on the downtown restaurant scene more than 20.

Marti Emerald

A fixture on local television and radio for 25 years, Marti Emerald is San Diego's most visible consumer advocate.

Fair-Weather Fans (Literally)

Who says San Diego has good sports fans? Not the author.

Small Talk

San Diego's new Small Business Administration director hopes program changes won't affect local borrowers.

San Diego Style

Summer is still in full swing, so keep those hands and feet in perfect condition with delightfully decadent treatments.

Seen

A swell time in North County; betting it all for Scripps; and a zoo rendezvous.

Lessons from Lincoln

The premiere of Lincolnesque at the Old Globe offers timely political advice from Honest Abe.

Who's on Vocals?

Taking stock of the original members of your favorite veteran touring bands is enough to make a music fan feel hapless.

A Summer Classic Turns 20

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest begins its 20th year this month.

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