San Diego Magazine - October 2007 - San Diego, California

Cover Story

Features
	Top Doctors 2007 We deliver a list of the region’s top-rated doctors (as voted by their peers), compiled by the San Diego Medical Society.
	Failed Expectations A substitute teacher finds exasperated faculty butting heads with disillusioned and embittered students at one of San Diego’s inner-city schools. By s.d. liddick
	Point of View Eleven more reasons why we love San Diego.
	The Uncivil War at City Hall With subpoenas from the city attorney’s office and potshots from the city council, has City Hall become a political war zone? By Dean Nelson
	Measuring Up See how San Diego compares to other U.S. cities in a variety of categories——some straightforward, some offbeat. By Ron Donoho
Top Doctors 2007 - The List We deliver a list of the region’s top-rated doctors (as voted by their peers), compiled by the San Diego Medical Society.

Departments
Quarter Kitchen	Archive »
The Ivy hotel’s Quarter Kitchen lives up to the edict of “indulgence served graciously.” By David Nelson
Kensington's Colorful Corner	Archive »
Kensington’s colorful corner; JBar’s sustainable socializing. By David Nelson
Firehouse	Archive »
Trendy hot spot Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge is heating up Pacific Beach. By Valerie Jennison
Four Vines	Archive »
Sampling the Four Vines 2005 Old Vine Cuvée Zinfandel. By Brett Anderson
Some Kind of Miracle. . .	Archive »
Heavenly wine, sky-high prices and statuesque scribblings.
Happy Oktoberfest, Karl	Archive »
During this month of Oktoberfest, the author raises his stein to the memory of celebrated brewmaster Karl Strauss. By Terry Leahy
Escondido's Makeover	Archive »
Cries of “Go away, Chargers” in Oceanside; national praise for Carlsbad’s “hub of halfpipes”; and plans for an airport off the coast of Encinitas. By Thomas K. Arnold
Heavy Stuff	Archive »
Producing a heavy issue that’s also weighty in scope. By Ron Donoho
Letters	Archive »
Potholes vs. potshots; observations from Cooperstown; and morose models.
Front Pages	Archive »
It’s a Hard Rock life in the Gaslamp. Plus: A top chef’s take on our ethnic markets; young Hollywood’s penchant for Hotel Solamar; and Mario Lopez’s dance through town. By Julia Beeson
Jane Via	Archive »
Female priest Jane Via wants to transform the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive religion. By Eilene Zimmerman
Marty Levin	Archive »
Local veteran TV anchorman Marty Levin talks big picture about the state of broadcast news.
The British Are Coming...with Microphones?	Archive »
The BBC thinks San Diego is a prime target for its 24-hour news channel. But would we tune in? By Ron Donoho
The Business of Sport	Archive »
Local companies are finding ways to make a buck off surfers, bikers and weekend warriors. By Rich Acello
Brief Encounters	Archive »
The latest crop of perfumes has something for everyone; a portfolio of fashionable, functional briefcases and messenger bags. By Heather Eubanks
Party Pages	Archive »
Las Patronas’ crown jewel; La Jolla Music Society’s festive summer gala; and the Fur Ball’s constellation of canines. By Julia Beeson \| Photographs by Carol Sonstein
Calendar	Archive »
Halloween boos at the zoo; ArtPower!’s eclectic, engaging lineup; and La Mesa’s peerless purveyor of all things Oktoberfest. By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche
The Boys Are Back in Town	Archive »
An international theatrical phenomenon returns to San Diego. By Don Braunagel
Picture Perfect	Archive »
Selecting the right San Diego Symphony concert series for you. By David Gregson
Best Bets	Archive »
The Jersey Boys come home; the San Diego Museum of Art delves into animation; and the Asian Film Festival celebrates its eighth year. By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche
Classic Chance	Archive »
California Ballet Company performs the bittersweet Giselle. By Marcia Manna