Podcasts about gaslamp quarter

Delve into the heart of the San Diego art scene with our conversation with Sonia Sparks of Sparks Gallery.Sonia Sparks is the owner and chief curator of the successful Sparks Gallery in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. Celebrating 11 years in business, Sonia shares the secrets to her gallery's longevity, her client-focused approach to curation, and her perspective on the vital role galleries still play for artists today. Learn about her unique business model, her deep connection with her clients, and her passionate belief in the essential partnership between artists and galleries.Discover the unique history of her stunning space, her innovative "artist activation" events, and a hint at her exciting new program designed to further support the local art community. A must-listen for artists, collectors, and anyone passionate about the San Diego art scene!Links Sparks Gallery Website: https://sparksgallery.com/Sparks Gallery Instagram: sparksgallerySparks Gallery Shop: shopArt Collector Quiz:  quizContact Sonia: artist-opportunitiesWant a video experience? Check out our YouTube channel! We're now uploading video episodes! This episode:⁠https://youtu.be/jO7LKgtH81wGeneral channel: ⁠http://www.youtube.com/@intheartsceneGet involved with the Art WorldSan Diego Art Events: https://sandiegoartdirectory.comHire and artist or advertise your work: https://sandiegoartistnetwork.com

In this episode, we're diving into our recent stay at the Andaz San Diego. If you've been eyeing this Hyatt property or planning a trip to San Diego, we've got you covered.We'll tell you everything about our experience at the Andaz San Diego, from the upgraded suite we got with our Globalist status to the rooftop pool and prime location in the Gaslamp Quarter. While this is a great spot for couples or adults, we'll share why we wouldn't bring our kids here and what makes it such a fun destination for a weekend getaway.We also talk about how we used Hyatt points to book the stay, why we chose this hotel over others, and the perks we took advantage of—like a free $107 breakfast and late checkout. On top of that, we'll share how we saved points by choosing this property over a more expensive option and even used our Southwest Companion Pass for flights.One of the highlights of our trip was dinner at Wolf in the Woods, one of San Diego's best restaurants, where Duane's high school friend is the head chef. We'll share what we ordered, our favorite dishes, and why this meal alone was worth the trip.In this episode, we also give updates on our points and miles strategies—like why I'm stuck in Amex pop-up jail and how we're diving into Hilton points for future trips. If you're interested in maximizing your travel rewards or want to learn more about staying at the Andaz San Diego, this episode is for you.We'd love for you to leave a review and email us a screenshot at travelpartyof5@gmail.com to enter our $50 gift card giveaway. Your support means so much, and it helps others find the podcast too.So, if you're curious about the Andaz San Diego, need tips for using points and miles, or just love travel stories, tune in! We're excited to share all the details and hope it inspires your next adventure.

As analysts parse the reasons for former President Donald Trump's win, the head of the local GOP says it was entirely predictable. Meanwhile, a local no party preference voter is terrified of Trump making good on his promised agenda. In other news, a Japanese helicopter carrier off the San Diego coast has successfully shown it can operate with F-35 fighters. Plus, this weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter, an exhibit will shed light on the Native American experience through art. We hear from the woman behind the exhibit and one of the artists.

A heroes welcome this morning for thousands of sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt as it returns from a nine month deployment. A new state law aims to prevent gas spikes. The Gaslamp Quarter will soon get a little bit quieter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Diego police are asking for the public's help in finding the man suspected of a serious assault in the Gaslamp Quarter. As more people are headed to the beach this summer, concerns are growing in La Jolla about visitors getting too close to the sea lions. The CHP is expected to intensify its policing in San Diego-area freeways this holiday weekend. NBC'S Marianne Kushi has the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear about the 28-year history of shamROCK the St. Patrick's Day festival every year in the Gaslamp Quarter. All the benefits go to charity and it is a blast. Jeff & Jeff host Laurel McFarlane, founder of the festival and she shares all the details. Keep your eyes peeled on ILB's Instagram for the ticket giveaway coming soon!

On this episode, host Tiffany Owens Reed chats with Jennifer Gaughran. Gaughran is a resident of San Diego, California, and outside of her full-time job in marketing, she runs the Strong Towns Toastmasters group, where folks interested in cities and public speaking gather every week online to refine their speaking skills, while talking about various urban issues and Strong Towns concepts. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Learn more about Strong Towns Toastmasters. Check out Gaughran's adventure story podcast for children, The Adventures of Red Knight. Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Check out the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Old Town. Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Kali Persall, editor of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure, reports back from the recently completed editorial advisory board meeting in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, regarding the top-of-mind issues and discussions among players in the infrastructure space. (11/2023)

On today's show, Dan Plante discusses Street vendors from LA invades the Gaslamp Quarter with no enforcement from City of San Diego. Later, Michael Seifert discusses Target's sales dropping for the 1st time in 6 years following the pride month controversy, please keep Michael Seifert in mind. His company provides the biggest directory for patriotic, anti-woke businesses in the nation. He can discuss how this is another example of people pushing back against corporate America pushing progressive agendas. Also, Steve Falconer discusses the Germ Theory vs Terrain Model and The End of Covid event.  GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dan Plante has a rich history in the news business. His grandfather was a pioneer of live radio, his mother was a morning news anchor, and his father is a 47-year veteran of CBS News, 33 as a White House correspondent. Dan graduated from San Diego State in 1984, and took his first job in Midland, Texas as a one-man-band field reporter. After 20 years of working and traveling around the U.S., Dan was thrilled to return to San Diego and KUSI NEWS. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Michael Seifert is the CEO & Founder of PublicSq. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Steve Falconer is a filmmaker, researcher, political commentator and author best known as the voice of Spacebusters, the popular channel on Bitchute, Odysee, YouTube and Vigilante.tv. He is the author of the children's book, "The Dukes of Dense" and ran the website and now banned Facebook page "Truth Serum News" truthserumnews.com. Steve was a writer under the pen name Areyou Sure for those publications and his work covers a multitude of areas from debunking the Germ Theory of Disease to false history, hidden history, alternative history, exposing world wide globalist agendas and much more. Steve has made over 60 films and has appeared dozens of times on multiple popular podcasts and radio programs like TNT Radio. https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MKanl25dSUxl/

You know that giant bin at Best Buy that carries all those DVDs? Think of this latest episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast like that bin. There's a little bit of everything. So, prepare for a lesson on machaca and Vietnam trivia. After finally being removed by Petco Park security, hosts Troy and David are back at the SDM office catching listeners up on all the food happenings around America's Finest City. The duo discuss the splashiest move yet from Consortium Holdings, the re-opening of the storied Lafayette Hotel on Monday, complete with bowling lanes, an even sexier pool, and Instagram-worthy restrooms. Zebra-prints, chandeliers, fringe, velvets, gaudy trinkets, reds, blues, greens—the new $31M hotel is straight out of a Moulin Rouge set. In food news, after starting out as a farmers market vendor, Smokin' J's has opened another location in the Gaslamp Quarter. Similar to their Poway location, the joint is providing customers with brisket, pulled pork, chicken, St. Louis ribs and enough TVs to satisfy Troy and David. Now that Michelin is finally paying attention to San Diego (thank you, Addison), North Park's Mabel's Gone Fishing received a Bib Gourmand and Troy shows his psychic abilities by predicting another star coming to town soon. (Days later, we learned of Valle being awarded its first Michelin star.) Saigon Coffee has opened their first brick-and-mortar in North Park, and just like Smokin' J's, it started as a farmers market vendor. Vietnamese coffee traditionally takes a long time to make, but Saigon uses special filters to speed up the process. “It's so damn delicious,” Troy says. Brine Box also recently opened in Oceanside as a little stand on the pier dedicated to great British food and zero-waste. And it's not all fried fare: shoutout to the seared albacore and Korean barbecue prawns. Other openings include SoiPB from Khwanta Osanai and Truffle in North Park. With a name like that, David says you can even expect the fungi to come shaved on ice cream. Finally, Phil Esteban has opened another White Rice, this time in Linda Vista. David and Troy end by discussing the closing of Sapporo's Anchor Steam in San Francisco. It feels a little too close to home now that Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing Co. Finally, in “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” David recommends the wings at The Regal Beagle. “Their blue cheese dressing was very obviously homemade,” he says. Troy praises National City's Mujer Divina and their excellent machaca. Stay tuned for next week's episode of Happy Half Hour and keep up with David and Troy by following them on Instagram. David can be followed @davidelimartin. Troy can be followed @heytroyjohnson.

For many residents of City Heights, the 15 freeway that runs through the neighborhood isn't a harmless piece of infrastructure, it's a nuisance, creating noise and air pollution. The freeway was built with several amenities that were meant to mitigate its harmful impacts, but decades later, the promise of reconnecting City Heights remains unfulfilled. In other news, the San Diego Foundation recently awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to local college students. Plus, while two Hollywood strikes mean actors and writers can't promote their projects at this week's San Diego Comic-Con, the show must go on, and the Gaslamp Quarter is beginning to transform.

San Diego's 5th Avenue stretches for 9 blocks in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter and forms a lively corridor away from the urban noise. Pedestrians stroll around a diverse collection of modern and historic buildings on this popular street in San Diego as Latin music fills the air. Due to the city's efforts to preserve the Gaslamp Quarter's charm, 5th Avenue features beautiful Victorian and Baroque architecture. I had the luxury to walk along 5th Avenue. You can hear the cars moving, but overall was peaceful. I had nothing much to do, just an umbrella and my recording devices with me. I carried a backpack and just record whatever I captured on audio, sharing with my audiences in this podcast. If you like it, remember to subscribe. More amazing podcast coming your way. Thank you!

On the "Today in San Diego" podcast, More on the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, an investigation is underway after two women were shot in the Gaslamp Quarter, and a deal is in place to send Californians hundreds of dollars later this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about three popular food tours—in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego—from some “tasteful” guides who are truly passionate about the flavors of their respective cities. First Johnson connects with Avital Ungar, who runs Avital Tours in San Francisco. Ungar delves into the Italian food scene in the city's North Beach neighborhood, and how some of the traditional dishes one can find there have fascinating ties to the people and history of San Francisco. Next Johnson talks to Sally Tiongco of Six Food Tours in Los Angeles. “Sally from the Valley,” as she calls herself, offers a taste of what you'll find on mouthwatering food tours through Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. From a secret Italian bistro in the Broadway Theater District to a classic English pub near Santa Monica Pier, she says the foodscape offers an endless array of gems that are hidden in plain sight. Finally Johnson chats with Bianca Beale, who runs So Diego Tours in San Diego. Beale is devoted to the diverse cuisine of her hometown, and raves about the culinary delights one can find in Old Town, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Little Italy. (Spoiler alert: This segment of the podcast includes irresistible descriptions of classic San Diego tacos.)

There's been a lot of recent news coverage of high profile defendants being extradited or fighting extradition. The Huawei CFO who is accused of fraud charges in New York, Harvey Weinstein who was recently extradited to L.A., and Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange who is fighting extradition to the United States. And here in San Diego, a 25 year old suspect accused of a fatal shooting in the Gaslamp Quarter was just extradited to San Diego from Arizona. Recently retired Deputy District Attorney Sylvia Tenorio joins the podcast to discuss extraditions and bringing fugitives to justice.Sylvia Tenorio has been a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego since 2000. She received the Woody Clarke Prosecutorial Excellence Award in 2017. She is a recognized statewide expert on domestic and international extradition law. She is the founder and co-Chair of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) Extradition and Foreign Prosecution Committee and has taught extradition courses for POST, CDAA, and the National Association of Extradition Officials.  She previously worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs.The San Diego District Attorney's Office has captured and convicted 35 fugitives since 2008, which you can read about on the Captured and Convicted webpage of the DA's office's website. Each episode we look at the laws on the books. 3 are real, 1 is fake. Can you guess which one is the fake?A. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to implant microchips in humans without the person's consent.B. In Iowa, it is illegal to check into a hotel or motel using a false name.C. In Georgia, it is illegal to live on a boat for more than 90 days. D. In the United States, it is illegal for citizens to leave the United States without a passport, unless authorized by the President.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

San Diego police say Bay Area man suspected of killing a San Diego man outside of a bar in the Gaslamp Quarter, Thousands of children will be headed back to school on campuses for the first time since March 2020, Sheena says we're in for another warm daySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nestled within The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole in the Gaslamp Quarter, Resident Brewing has long been a hangout for game-going Friars fans. Pre- and post-gaming Padres die-hards have been hitting the brewpub up even more of late following Resident's recent collaboration with right-handed starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, AKA: the first Pads hurler ever to throw a perfect game. The result of that meeting of the minds is No-No Joe, a mega-hopped Double IPA that we'll be drinking along with some of Resident's other beers when they join us on the podcast.What They Drank:No-No Joe | Unfiltered West Coast Double IPA (8.2%)Fleeting Glimpse | Gin & Tonic-inspired Barrel-rested Saison (8%)Barrel-aged Baby Sips | Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Stout w/ Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Beans & Mostra Coffee (14.5%)

Today, Mari Payton talks with NBC7's Crystal Egger about cloud-covered skies to start off May. Then, Mari previews a vigil being held tonight for the victims of the mass shooting in the Gaslamp Quarter. Next, Mari touches on the search for a suspected arsonist in the Sunset Cliffs area. Lastly, walk-up vaccines are available at several sites throughout the county this weekend.

Governor Newsom will Face a Recall Election Later This Year, CDC Releases New Guidelines for Summer Camps, Sheena Tracking a Slight Chance for Showers, Woman Killed in Gaslamp Quarter Identified

Sheena is Tracking Rain of Monday, San Diego Police Step Up Patrols after Deadly Shooting, Employers Struggling to Find Workers, J & J Vaccine Being Distributed Once Again, California May Lose Congressional Seat

Today, Mari Payton checks in with NBC7's Crystal Egger on when the morning clouds will make way for afternoon sun. Then, Mari shares the latest details on the deadly shooting in the Gaslamp Quarter that left one person dead and several others injured. Next, Mari talks about the J&J vaccine that has been given the green light to be used in the U.S. Lastly, an update on San Diego County's progress against COVID-19.

I created this podcast for Millennials In San Diego | Where Should You Live. My original intention was for this list to be 5 neighborhoods but as I started putting it together, I realized I needed to expand the list. As is, I have 7 neighborhoods.. There are so many amazing places to live in San Diego. These are 7 of my favorites specifically for millennials. I start out by breaking down the very best neighborhoods to live in or consider living in for millennials in the entire San Diego. I also mention the cost of living in addition to higher quality of life rankings than just about any other west coast city. I also talk briefly about our epic weather and climate. I hop straight into my list from there. Here is the topic guide: 0:00 Let's talk about being a Millennial 0:51 Getting more specific on lifestyle 2:54 Little Italy 4:14 North Park 6:18 Pacific Beach 7:42 The Gaslamp Quarter 9:20 Normal Heights 10:21 Ocean Beach 11:36 Hillcrest and Mission Hills 13:07 Close Out And Summary Alrighty, so those are going to be 7 neighborhoods I think are ideal for living if you are a millennial. To be honest, there are so many San Diego places to live that could be on this list. I picked the ones I like the most and the ones I am the most familiar with.

The infamous room #309, Haunted by a Cowboy Gambler, Wyatt Earp connections, and ghostly ladies of the night... Continuing on the ghost front is Haunted Historic San Diego's, Davis Horton House, and the Ghosts that reside within it. Also, the Historic walking tours in the Gaslamp, and nightcaps at the Salt & Whiskey Bar (located inside the Horton Grand).It's Dry January! and we are celebrating friends who belong to the "Sober Girl Society". The drinks of choice tonight are non-alcoholic. Plus, a good detox never hurt nobody! Cheers! to all our Sober Friends and Family! Be sure to support @Brians24sd on insta our fav spot for a bit of Breakfast! The only restaurant open 24/7 in the Quarter. Honorable mentions in this episode:Horton Grand Hotel: hortongrand.comDavis Horton House: gaslampfoundation.orgSpirits with Spirits Podcast with Host Jordan Monsell and Richard Carradine, Episode 14.Mady & Kelsi on Youtube:https://youtu.be/1MbVOlOKPDcp.s. Kelli Gonzales here's the episode you've been waiting for! Thank you for reaching out for us to put it in the que!

On this episode of our Scene in San Diego podcast, we follow the story of a downtown San Diego bar and restaurant that found surprise sweet success in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic – with booze-infused ice cream.About six months ago, Métl Bar & Restaurant on Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter began infusing alcohol into housemade ice cream. By summertime, the little idea had sparked into something big: a full-fledged creamery offering 32 flavors, now known as Metl Cocktail Creamery.The unexpected shift to ice cream-making has boosted business for the bar and restaurant during a time of slowdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis.Metl Bar & Restaurant co-owner Jenna Elskamp – who’s also the chief ice cream-maker – joins our podcast to talk all about the creamery, the creativity, the pandemic, and what’s in store for the future.For more content from The Scene, visit this website. For more content from Eater San Diego, click here. And, to read our collaboration content with Eater and The Scene every week, click here.

[Yes, they are the daughters of Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson:]​It was 1996 in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter when Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson met at a bar…where they both worked.  One was a tramp and one was devastatingly pure.  With a ukulele and an acoustic guitar, they formed a band for the same reason kids join gangs— just to survive, but also to unleash the brilliance that was poking them from within.  Don't believe the rumors. Folk Uke is not totally amazing. They're just kind of amazing. If you find yourself at a Folk Uke show, you are in for a treat— but maybe not the kind of treat that you like the taste of.  Come to a show and see for yourself. Better yet, buy their albums first and you may save yourself the trouble. And if you make it to a live Folk Uke show, do your best to enjoy it…and then give them two more chances.  They are hit and miss, but so are you most likely, and that is their charm. We live to inspire and we're tired of writing in third person.Love, Cathy & Amyhttps://www.folkuke.com/index.html

Hiking gear may not be among the first items on your packing list for a trip to San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, but you won't want to forget these articles of clothing. When you're not visiting world-class museums or checking out the diverse restaurant and nightlife scenes, California’s urban gateways offer a range of highly accessible—and highly unique—outdoor experiences. On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with a few folks who know their way around the great urban outdoors. First, he connects with San Diego guide Kenneth Lippman, who provides insights on everything from the historic Gaslamp Quarter north to the alluring beaches of La Jolla. Next, Johnson gets a feel for outdoor opportunities in and around Anaheim with Orange County journalist Gregory Nagel, who discusses the culinary offerings at the Anaheim Packing House as well as the al fresco shopping scene at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Johnson's next guest, guidebook author Casey Schreiner, knows Griffith Park like the back of his hand. He shares a few hidden gems that you may not have known about in the famous sprawling Los Angeles landmark. And finally, Johnson looks northward to San Francisco and the historic Presidio, where celebrated chef Traci Des Jardins dishes on her favorite spots.

A recap of our rough week, me and Kyleigh talk about not being able to go back into Crunch fitness, our emotional trip to the San Diego Air & Space Museum, dining in the Gaslamp Quarter, and a very bad day at the beach. 

A KPBS analysis of COVID-19 community outbreaks shows ZIP codes that include the Gaslamp Quarter and Pacific Beach have had the highest number of community outbreaks. Also, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors is voting today on how to allocate millions of dollars for businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, San Diego animal shelters have just received about 100 dogs and cats evacuated after August’s Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.

Today, Mari and Crystal talk about the extreme heat extending even further into the week. Mari also has the latest on a group of shootings that happened near each other this morning in the Gaslamp Quarter. And it was another night of people losing their power! Mari also has an update on the Lake Fire to the north. Plus, some shocking coronavirus numbers.

Today, Mari talks about shots fired and a woman being dragged across the street this morning. She also talks about SDSU sealing the deal on Qualcomm Stadium, a gym being told to shut down, and an outdoor market supporting local businesses.

On episode four of our podcast, Scene in San Diego Featuring Eater, we talk about a few of the new restaurants that have managed to open in San Diego during the coronavirus pandemic – despite restaurant rollbacks and ongoing restrictions.One of those debuts is the long-awaited Portside Pier dining complex along San Diego’s North Embarcadero, a $25 million project five years in the making from Brigantine, Inc. To talk about that project, we’re joined by our guest, Mike Morton Jr., co-owner of the Brigantine Inc. Morton discusses how Portside Pier plans to operate safely in these times of COVID-19.Of course, it’s not just about what’s newly open these days in our local food and drink scene. Sadly, we’ve also lost many beloved San Diego restaurants to the economic impact of the pandemic. We touch on a few of those closures, too.Episode 4 Show Notes: San Diego Restaurant OpeningsLast month, public health officials ordered San Diego County restaurants to shut down their indoor dining rooms – the second time that’s happened since the coronavirus pandemic reached San Diego County in mid-March. Restaurants are still allowed to operate, only they must move all dining areas outside. San Diego County remains on California’s monitoring list, and that means those restrictions will likely continue, at least for now.Despite these restrictions, there have been some restaurant openings across San Diego’s dining landscape over the past few months. We take you to three of those debuts in three parts of town: the Gaslamp Quarter, Liberty Station, and the downtown waterfront.3 San Diego Restaurants That Have Opened During the PandemicLumi (Gaslamp Quarter)The indoor dining ban continues to be tough on restaurants, but San Diego’s weather does give us a bit of an advantage when it comes to the shift towards outdoor dining. Lumi opened in late June in the Gaslamp, before the dine-in ban. Since it’s a rooftop restaurant, it has been able to stay open. Lumi serves Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and the chef behind the restaurant, Akira Back, has a Michelin-starred restaurant in Asia and an expansive global portfolio.The Presley (Liberty Station)Over at Liberty Station, The Presley recently opened, a family-friendly, mostly-outdoor eatery from Good Time Design – the same group that runs The Blind Burro and Moonshine Flats. This space works for the times we’re in: 2,070 square feet of the property is entirely dedicated to patio dining. On Executive Chef Todd Nash’s menu, patrons will find everything from flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads to dishes such as everything-crusted seared ahi, mussels with linguica and lobster broth. The drink menu includes such concoctions las the Dole Whip mimosa, frozen gin fizz, and classic lava flow – just the right selections for a boozy Sunday brunch.The Presley replaces Fireside by The Patio at Liberty Station, one of The Patio Group restaurants formerly owned by embattled business executive Gina Champion-Cain, who recently pleaded guilty to defrauding investors in a $400 million Ponzi scheme. That’s, of course, a story for another day, which you can catch up on here. Oh, and to read more about how Liberty Station is embracing the outdoor dining trend amid pandemic-related restrictions, check this out.Portside Pier (Embarcadero)The final stop on our tour of a few recent openings is Portside Pier along downtown’s waterfront. Portside Pier is a $25 million project from the Brigantine, Inc., featuring four restaurant concepts housed in one complex: Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar; Miguel’s Cocina; Ketch Grill & Taps; and Portside Coffee & Gelato.Five years in the making, the 42,000-square-foot Portside Pier is part of the Port of San Diego’s redevelopment of the North Embarcadero. The restaurant hub sits on a familiar site: San Diego dining staple Anthony’s Fish Grotto operated for more than 50 years at that location. (Disclosure: Monica Garske’s husband works for Brigantine Inc.) Brigantine Inc. was among the many companies that bid for this prime waterfront location after Anthony’s time there was up five years ago.Guest Interview: Mike Morton, Jr., of Brigantine, Inc., & Portside PierThe Brigatine Inc.’s Mike Morton Jr. joined us on this episode of our podcast to talk about how the Portside Pier project came together – pandemic and all.“We were about 4 months from finishing the project when the shutdown happened,” he explained.The company continued to build, not really knowing if they’d be able to open the property as planned.But they pressed on and were fortunate enough to open.With more than half of Portside Pier’s 1,000 seats situated on the property’s scenic patios, Morton Jr. called the outdoor-friendly layout of the property “fortuitous,” given our currently public health restrictions.“We’ve got a ton of outdoor space here. We didn’t have a crystal ball – we just got lucky,” he added.With Portside Pier in a high-traffic, iconic location, it’s bound to attract a lot of people. But, during a pandemic, crowds must be curbed for public safety. Morton Jr. shares how his team plans to use reservations, social distance protocols and other measures to keep the restaurant, customers, and employees safe as the pandemic continues.Morton Jr. said reservations are highly encouraged, via Open Table.3 San Diego Restaurants That Have Permanently Closed During the PandemicWhile these restaurant openings are great news for our food and drink scene, there’s just no denying the other side: the permanent closure of some local eateries. The restaurant industry has been hugely impacted by the pandemic, and it’s unfortunately resulted in a wide range of eateries across San Diego having to close – and not just during the pandemic shutdowns, but for good. Both NBC 7 and Eater San Diego are keeping a running list of shuttered restaurants on our websitesThe Balboa Bar and GrillKnown for its burgers, The Balboa Bar and Grill in Bankers Hill recently closed to the disappointment of its many, many fans. The Fifth Avenue bar was small, dark, and cozy – all qualities that don’t align with current health orders. An offshoot of The Balboa, which opened last year in Chula Vista and has patio seating, will continue to operate. If you’re still hankering for that Balboa burger fix (ahem, guilty), Eater has details on that Chula Vista location here.WhisknladleAnother big, surprising closure was that of Whisknladle, which had been on Wall Street in La Jolla for the past 12 years. Well-respected for its farm-to-table menu, the restaurant had snagged a spot on Eater’s list of the 38 essential restaurants in San Diego. The group behind the restaurant still has Catania in La Jolla as well as Gravity Heights and Park Commons in the Sorrento Mesa area.Waypoint PublicOur final closure of this episode is in North Park and that is Waypoint Public. Though it’s been open for seven years on 30th Street, the gastropub’s owner has put it up for sale, saying that the business can’t survive on the fraction of normal sales it’s currently doing due to the pandemic. As a 5,000-square-foot restaurant that has just a small patio, the numbers just don’t add up. If you enjoyed this episode of the Scene in San Diego Featuring Eater Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform: HYPERLINK to Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher.For more content from The Scene, visit this website. For more content from Eater San Diego, click here. And, to read our collaboration content with Eater and The Scene every week, click here.The Scene in San Diego Feat. Eater Podcast is hosted by NBC 7’s Monica Garske and Eater San Diego’s Candice Woo, and produced by NBC 7’s Matthew Lewis.

In our pilot episode of our podcast, Scene in San Diego Featuring Eater, we delve into the state of our local food scene in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. From face masks and plastic barriers to eating outside, San Diego’s restaurant scene is a new world – at least for now.· Why We’re Here: Here we are, launching our podcast in the middle of a pandemic. We never imagined our show would go in this direction. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, many local restaurants have reopened, adapted or entirely changed the way they operate. And, with those changes, there is so much to talk about. We want you to know that – just like you – we’re learning to navigate all this change, every day. It’s awkward. It’s difficult. It’s different. Let’s figure it out, together.· Hospitality, But How? With social distancing and other safety guidelines in place at local restaurants, the hospitality industry has been turned upside down. Candice often hears from restaurateurs that keeping the welcoming vibe of hospitality is a real challenge when there are literal masks and barriers keeping us apart inside restaurants. The conservations where restaurant employees have to enforce mask rules on patrons can’t be fun to have. We hear from San Diego’s own Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien about what it’s like out there for those who are trying to work in the hospitality industry. Sam The Cooking Guy currently runs two restaurants in San Diego, both in Little Italy: Not Not Tacos and Graze by Sam. Both eateries are up and running again and he explains how he’s being friendly to patrons – but from afar.· Streetside Dining in San Diego: The reopening of San Diego’s restaurants has brought much change, including dining al fresco in our city’s foodie hubs. Little Italy was the first community to pilot this program along parts of India Street – a perfect place for that European outdoor café vibe. You can read all about that here. A week later, the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego rolled out its outdoor dining plan, which closes a stretch of Fifth Avenue a few days a week to make room for eateries to extended their dining areas outside. Five restaurants joined that launch, including BarleyMash, Café Sevilla and El Chingon. Read all about that here. Oh, and if you’re wondering, exactly, what that streetside dining scene looked like in the Gaslamp Quarter, check this out. Liberty Station is also testing out the outdoor dining – and they have the space for it.· Extra Tips + Restaurant Restrictions: To help restaurants follow reduced capacity guideline, call ahead and make reservations. You might not always get the exact time you want, so be flexible. Remember to bring your face mask and wear it any time you’re not seated at your table. Temper your expectations; restaurant service is so different these days. As patrons, we should show patience and be kind. Everyone is doing their best to make this work with so many restrictions in place. Today, at all reopened dining rooms, you’ll spot signage with these new rules, social distancing, masks, and even physical barriers.· COVID-19 Case at Nolita Hall in Little Italy: The owner of Nolita Hall, Douglass Hamm, said one of his employees had tested positive for COVID-19 just a couple weeks after the restaurant reopened. Hamm said Nolita Hall would reopen on June 30. For now, any staff who came into contact with the infected employee is under self-quarantine. Hamm told the public about the COVID-19 case via social media, saying he wanted to be transparent and build trust with his customers and staff. Hamm said there’s no way for a restaurant owner to know what to do in a situation like this, but he thinks he did “the right thing.” · Community Outbreaks, Including at Restaurants: As more of San Diego reopens, a surge in COVID-19 cases is expected. And, now that people are going places, community outbreaks have followed. As of June 22, 2020, San Diego County health officials had tracked 10 community outbreaks in seven days, including two at local restaurants. Health officials won’t say which restaurants, though, citing privacy concerns.For more content from The Scene, visit this website. For more content from Eater San Diego, click here. And, to read our collaboration content with Eater and The Scene every week, click here.The Scene in San Diego Feat. Eater Podcast is hosted by NBC 7’s Monica Garske and Eater San Diego’s Candice Woo, and produced by NBC 7’s Matthew Lewis.

Hundreds of local business preparing to open on Friday, Gaslamp Quarter rolls out plan to expand dining space, And should you wear sunscreen inside? We have the answer.

The Stingaree District is the present Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego.  In 1888, when this sixth legal mystery novel, Stingaree, takes place, it’s a thriving “sin city,” where men outnumber women 5-1, and half of the city is consumptive.  Enter two daring women, attorney-detective Clara Shortridge Foltz and Dr. Charlotte Johnson Baker.  Author James Musgrave will be selecting three readers to weave into suspects to include within his mystery’s plot.   Readers may enter this current contest to be suspects in Stingaree. Each qualification gets you one entry.  Winners will also get autographed paperback copies of the final mystery.  Tru Athletix was created to provide a simple and effective way for student-athletes to find the right University or College. Their team of professional advisors is made of up retired and current professional athletes with many years of experience in College and Pro Sports help match student-athletes with an institution based upon their abilities. TruAthletix.com created this system so that it’s easier for the coach to recognize you and be able to truly identify the student athlete and view their talents. 

The Wonderfront Festival was created for San Diego by San Diego. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Shawn sits down with “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn to talk about the inception of the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival, how to plan and pull off such a big event, while building rewarding relationships along the way. The Nov. 22-24 2019 Wonderfront Festival bills itself as “Where the City Meets the Sea” because of its beautiful location along the Downtown San Diego Waterfront. You’ve been to a festival before, but you’ve never been a festival like this. Ernie Hahn said it was a mission of his to help create an event that celebrated San Diego. “If you’re listening to this you know exactly what I’m talking about. … If San Diego is your hometown, and you love this place and you feel San Diego, that’s what I want you to feel at this festival.,” Ernie Hahn said on the Digital Hospitality podcast. Unlike other festivals where you are stuck in one location, Wonderfront gives in and out privileges to its guests with an RFID wristband so you can take advantage of the more than 250 downtown bars, restaurants and hotels nearby. Not to mention there’s afterparties in the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. Add in sunset cruises, ocean fun and amazing artists and sports stars and you’ve got a great time in store. https://wonderfrontfestival.com As with anything in its first year, Ernie Hahn is under no assumption that Wonderfront will be perfect in its inaugural run. How could anything be 100 percent right out of the gate? “We’re not going to be perfect the first year, or even the second year, or third year,” he said. Organizing events, and running a business in general, is about learning, adapting, and moving forward so it gets better year over year. Based on the amount of work the Wonderfront organizers have put into the event, however, you can bet it’ll be fantastic no matter what. “But I think it’s going to be pretty damn good. And I think you’re really going to like it,” Ernie Hahn said. “We’re going to keep making it better.” That’s because the Wonderfront Festival is a labor of love for the San Diego Sports Entertainment legend. "It’s been the most exciting and terrifying thing I’ve done in my life,” Ernie Hahn said about pulling off a huge downtown music and arts festival. “It’s your next baby,” Shawn Walchef laughed. “It really is,” Ernie Hahn said. “I feel like I’m giving birth to quadruplets. I have no idea what that feels like, but this is about as close as I think I can feel like it.” https://youtu.be/aPMpCcX_Rtw Wonderfront Festival is Nov. 22-24 in downtown San Diego Ernie Hahn said he is motivated and excited and scared at the time time about the impending Wonderfront Festival. “There’s so much to do. But we got a really good team. We got a team that loves each other, cares for each other, and most importantly has the vision and passion for what we’re wanting to do for the city.” When the 2019 Wonderfront Festival weekend wraps up in late November, Ernie Hahn told Digital Hospitality podcast host Shawn Walchef it’ll finally be time for him to catch up on a much needed rest. As you can imagine, it’s a lot of work planning a huge music, arts, and sports festival in downtown San Diego. But what a journey it’s been. On the Wonderfront website you will get all the details you want for the festival. There’s also a special app that was created special for the event. “My daughter was calling me yesterday and saying, ‘Dad is the app out? Me and my friends are all geeked out for the app,’” Ernie Hahn said. Ernie Hahn’s message to those who want to attend the first year of his Wonderfront Festival in San Diego? “Get your gear, rock it and just be ready to love something special.” Thank you for listening and learning with Digital Hospitality. This week’s episode was sponsored by the Wonderfront Festival, taking place Nov. 22-24 in downtown San Diego.

San Diego officials and community leaders are exploring plans to create an eight-block pedestrian plaza in the Gaslamp Quarter by closing Fifth Avenue to vehicles between Broadway and L Street. Supporters say the plaza would become a magnet for tourists and locals, broadening the Gaslamp Quarter's appeal and changing the landscape of downtown. Modeled after the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and public squares across Europe, the plaza would be dubbed the “Gaslamp Promenade” and feature street furniture, public art, trees, painted murals and possibly outdoor entertainment venues.

Generously studded with a wealth of cultural and leisure attractions, as you’d expect from any self-respecting big city, San Diego’s crown of temptations is overlaid with that infectious SoCal spirit of carefree informality. It’s been a few years since I was last in town and I was awestruck by how the Waterfront district is in a state of grand-scale transformation. Beautiful new pedestrian-centric and bike-friendly promenades wrap their way around the waterfront, bracketed by meticulously maintained gardens, while a forest of ultra-contemporary glass buildings backdrop proceedings. The USS Midway continues to hold high court, swooned over for its rich military history and the 29 restored aircraft parked up on its deck. After savouring the world’s most visited ship museum, I tootled along the bustling waterfront to the equally enthralling Maritime Museum. From sailing ships to submarines, this is a nautical headrush that underscores San Diego’s proud legacy as a commercial seaport. The collection’s towering jewel is the Star of India, which was built in 1863 and made 21 trips around the world in the late 1800s – including various voyages to New Zealand, carrying immigrants from England. Saved from the scrap yard and painstakingly restored, the windjammer is the oldest active iron sailing ship in the world. The recently constructed San Salvador is a detailed historic replica of the original ship first sailed into San Diego Bay by explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo back in 1542. As an incurable plane-spotter, I was transfixed by the roll call of aircraft touching down and taking off from San Diego Airport. This waterfront vantage point is a lip-smacker for av-fans. The airport is just ten minutes from downtown – true to San Diego’s oh-so-effortless urban spirit.  Feeling peckish? You can’t beat a pulled pork sandwich from Carnitas’ Snack Shack. From the waterfront, I struck out down Broadway into the heart of the city, passing some of the old theatre dames like the Spreckels Theatre and the Balboa Theatre. They’re housed in the city’s historic district, better known as the Gaslamp Quarter, a 16-block blockbuster of charming architecture, independent shopping and jam-packed with exciting eateries and bars. Feeling suitably envious that I had so little time to graze from its greatness, here’s a few fleeting tips. Stuff yourself stupid on Spanish tapas at Café Sevilla, enjoy Greek fusion at Meze, Volcano Rabbit is the place to head for divine street tacos and wash it all down at Tivoli, the oldest bar in town. As a history-hound, I also staked out San Diego’s oldest wooden house, which is home to the Gaslamp’s Historical Foundation. This prefab saltbox-style house was built in Maine in 1850 and shipped around Cape Horn before being assembled in town. The gilded lungs of the city were soon calling. Balboa Park is not just a natural wonderland on the edge of the city centre, but the USA’s largest urban cultural park, spanning 1200 acres, beckons as an architectural and cultural masterpiece as well. Established in 1868, it’s the grandeur of the architectural confections and follies that first had me drawing deep breaths. Had I been spirited away to Seville? A riot of Spanish Renaissance Colonial-style architecture is the prevailing theme. The show-stoppers include the ornately domed California Tower with its trademark blue and yellow tiles, the 1500-foot Cabrillo Bridge and the soothing redwood-lath Botanical Building nestled around a sprawling lily pond. One of the largest wood lath structures in the world, it’s remarkable to encounter a vast open-air conservatory, thronging with thousands of exotic plants, built with no glass. Then there’s Alcazar Garden, for the ultimate Seville-like experience. You may feel like royalty here as you rest on the benches by the artfully tiled fountains, feasting your eyes on the luscious landscaping.  Inspired by the gardens surrounding the Alcazar Castle, its seasonally shifting colour pal...

Saturday Morning Cereal’s Alternative SDCC 2018 Spectacular Preview Show LIVE …Take some time this week to remember your original happy hour: Saturday mornings as a kid, waking up at dawn, jumping on the couch with a bowl of chocolate cereal, turning on the ‘toons, tuning out the outside world and working your way into a sugar hangover before noon. This week, Grim, Marke and special guest Slick McFavorite (with the Open Your Toys podcast) join forces to give you a few insider tips on navigating the Pop-Mecca, 2018 San Diego Comic-Con We present the only SDCC preview show that dives into the subcultures of SDCC (AKA “the REAL Comic-Con”) and the hell out of Hall H! This special team-up episode is packed with three interviews, including Saturday morning TV royalty Marty Krofft (Land of the Lost, HR Puff N Stuff) writer director Spencer F. Lee to talk about his fandom film SDCC premier From the Bridge-A Documentary and cosplayers Chris Villian and Dre Ronayne talk about a life in other people’s shoes. Don’t Spend your Comic-Con sleeping in the dirt waiting for Hall H. Join us the pop-culture outcasts to talk, cosplayers, LARPERS, steam punkers, toy collectors, Small Press, Artist Alley and let’s highlight few amazing panels and programs that are too ofter overlooked. For our collector friends, Slick McFavorite gives you the low-down on how to score those sweet, sweet exclusive items and line up smart. Don’t have a San Diego Comic-Con badge? We have your back. Learn what you can do for free in the gorgeous Gaslamp Quarter outside of SDCC. Listen, learn, & love Comic-Con again for the first time, only on Saturday Morning Cereal! NSFW

This time, we’ve returned to the Gaslamp Quarter for the beginning of another year of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) tips. In this episode, we talk general items, things to do before you leave for the con, and Shawn’s top 5 tips for Comic-Con 2018.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back fine artist;  Sasha T. ! "I am often asked how I go about painting on metal. It always starts the same way. I purchase stainless steel panels from my local metal supply company, and then have the sheets cut down to my desired size. I then distress the metal by using a grinder and a sanding pad. Not only does that technique create a surface for the paint to stick onto, but also allows the light to play off the metal once the painting is complete. Considering that the metal is as much an integral part of my paintings, as is the oil paint - I make sure to leave as much of the metal showing through as I can. When light strikes the metal it creates the illusion of a 3D effect. As the viewer moves around the art it appears as if the reflecting light is dancing across the painting. I primarily paint in my studio which is located in the historical Gaslamp Quarter in Down Town San Diego. My paintings are mostly a collage of ideas and images that I bring together to form a work of art. I use a thick oil medium that allows my brush strokes and colors to weave together seamlessly - much like water. The combination of all these factors give my paintings a dreamlike quality. My images are like a snapshot of time and place." To help Sasha get his art in Space go to his; Go Fund Me page.  https://www.gofundme. com/Firstartshowinspace

Meanwhile…Take some time this week to remember your original happy hour: Saturday mornings as a kid, waking up at dawn, jumping on the couch with a bowl of chocolate cereal, turning on the ‘toons, tuning out the outside world and working your way into a sugar hangover before noon. This week, Grim, Marke, Johnny Heck, and special guest Slick McFavorite (with the Open Your Toys podcast) join forces to give you a few insider tips on navigating the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.  Butts to nuts... It's time for our yearly prime-time crossover special SDCC Alternative Show. The only SDCC Preview show that dives into the subcultures of SDCC (AKA "the REAL Comic-Con") and the hell out of Hall H! This special team-up episode is packed with two interviews, including our longtime friend Cas Anvar (The Expanse, The Strain, Nobility) and the Lehrer Boys (Highly Gifted). Cas chats about his double duty on two hit shows- The Expanse and The Strain. Meanwhile, Instagram sensations The Lehrer Boys give us a look at their new animated show Highy Gifted, featuring the voices of Ron Funches, Ke$ha, and Drake Bell. Don't have a San Diego Comic-Con badge? We have your back. Learn what you can do for free in the gorgeous Gaslamp Quarter outside of SDCC. There's plenty to do inside the con if you don't want to sleep in the dirt waiting for Hall H. Listen, learn, and love Comic-Con. For our collector friends, Slick McFavorite gives you the low-down on how to score those sweet, sweet exclusive items and line up smart.  Don't miss this Comic-Con-tastic episode! NSFW

This time, we’ve returned to the Gaslamp Quarter for the beginning of another year of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) tips. In this episode, we talk general items, things to do before you leave for the con, and Shawn’s top 5 tips for Comic-Con.

I can’t believe it… This is it. The podcast is finally here. Let me begin by acknowledging the first three guests you’ll hear after this episode: episodes 1, 2, and 3 with Peter, Frank, and Ben. The three of them have been beyond patient with me as I struggle to navigate the technology and sheer amount of knowledge it takes to put something like this into motion. To say it’s been overwhelming is an understatement. So guys… Thank you. Now to begin SEASON 1 of Ancestral Health Radio with a bang… I’ve begun by telling my origin story. It’s a doozy, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. I go deep and let you hear a side to me that not many people get to listen to outside of my close circle of friends. What life events led to my discovery of ancestral health, Why mental health is such a priority to my well-being, What a typical day of eating looks like, and... Much, much more. Episode Breakdown Introduction Why it's sometimes hard to connect with other rewilders The moment that radically altered James's life forever Why James feels the need to live to a certain entrepreneurial standard Why James felt out of place in school How James became a young vigilante What James's childhood looked like growing up in the '90's How Ms. Pearl and James became best of friends James shares what his first job was in high school Why James struggles with impostor syndrome James's former obsession with designer jeans James's first experience with the prescription drug OxyContin Enter: The deep, dark hole What James thought would eventually happen if he continued to use The multiple situations that ultimately caused James to hit rock bottom James's shares how many of his aunts and uncles have died from health and drug related illness James tells a story of Thanksgiving James explains how trauma can catalyze you to action James shares the consequences of his sentence The book that led James down the path of self-development What James wanted to do after being released from jail Enter: Mother's Market & Kitchen James shares his experience with natural supplements What James learned from the art of pick-up during his time at Mother's The first time James heard "The Caveman Diet" James's failed attempts at small-scale entrepreneurial ventures Why James felt the need to get strong and eat Paleo The afterparty James went to in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego Insights from the YEP business plan competition How James was introduced to online business and marketing The people James credits for inspiring him to begin a business online James's introspective thoughts on why he has so much self-doubt Why James and his girlfriend moved to San Jose Why you can't talk about ancestral health linearly The Rewilding practices James intends to spend a bulk of his time on in 2017 James talks about the significance of taking care of his mental health James discusses his personal Rewilding strategies regarding diet  

Det är dags för All-Star Game i San Diego. Vi pratar om det, om Petco Park, om begreppen “sacrifice fly” och “wind-up position”, om tuggtobak, om Tony Gwynn, Matt Kemp, Wil Myers och The Gaslamp Quarter. Och mycket mer. Välkomna in i vår - ibland skruvade - värld. Sprid gärna podcasten! #veckansmlb

The Travel Brigade Radio show broadcasts from San Diego, the city known for having the best weather in the country. We'll find out if pandas can tweet in our interview with the San Diego Zoo, speak with SanDiego.org about the many different areas of the city to explore like Gaslamp and Old Town, talk about SeaWorld and Legoland and find out about where to stay and places to eat in the southernmost part of Southern California. As always, we'll have "Hot Topics in Travel," and "He Said, She Said." 

Maybe it oughta be.  But short answer: no.  Tune in the long answer.  It's got something to do with beautiful singing and we've got it!