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CONTENTS
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10 | VOICE
Body Language
What’s your favorite body part
and why?
12 | SPORTS
Yadda, Yadda, Yoga
Even if you don’t lose weight,
at least your wallet will get
thinner.
14 | GOTTA GO
DOUBLE-YOU PLEASURE
PacificSD presents our first
ever launch party and
the grand reopening of
Downtown’s W Hotel.
16 | COOLTURE
About Face
The Food Network’s Robin
Miller provides cooking tips
that promote healthy skin.
20 | BODY
Five cool workouts
Girlfight, Krankcycle, MBT
Shoes, TRX Suspension
Trainer, Wii Fit.
24 | STYLE
A Perfect Fit
Workin’ it at Downtown’s
epic new mega-gym,
FIT Athletic Club.
30 | TASTE
What’s Going
Down Uptown
Where to eat in Mission Hills,
Hillcrest and Bankers Hill.
36 | TASTE
Rock AND Rolls
Meet David Meade, head chef
at the Hard Rock Hotel’s
Nobu Restaurant.
38 | GROOVE
Rock Out(side)
A music-lover’s guide to
San Diego’s outdoor
concert venues.
44 | BLIND DATE
When Love Strikes
Tune in to see if this month’s
interlude makes a philosopher
say, “Haleh-lujah.”
50 | CALENDAR
SummerTimes
What to do in June.
54 | THINK
PUMPING IRONY
Ten reasons not to work out
this summer.
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EMBARK
From the editor...
Having just attended my 20th high school reunion (the tenth seems like it was four
years ago), I’m feeling a bit old. When I run, my knees ache; when I don’t run, my back
aches. When I squint or raise my eyebrows, I need Botox. Grandmom always said,
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This issue of PacificSD focuses on the body, inside and out. The sparkling cover and
fashion editorial pages were shot at Downtown’s epic new mega-gym, FIT Athletic
Club. In body, five new workouts will make you sweat, whether you’re wearing boxing
gloves or jumping a virtual rope with Nintendo’s Wii Fit.
In COOLTURE, Robin Miller, host of the Food Network’s Quick Fix Meals with Robin
Miller, demonstrates how to prepare foods that promote healthy skin. Joining Miller
and describing the science behind her illuminating cuisine is Dr. Amir Moradi, one of
San Diego’s top cosmetic surgeons.
Inside, you’ll also find a guide to Uptown dining, a rockin’ resource of outdoor concert
venues, and a blind date at East Village Tavern & Bowl and Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar.
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Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph
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Intern
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Fashion Editorial Team
Photographer: Ming S. Wu,
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Stylist: Jennifer Herman,
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VOICE
Body
Language
ARE YOU A LEG MAN OR A BUTT WOMAN?
PacificSD goes out on a limb to ask,
“What’s your favorite body part and why?”
“My favorite body
part is my hands,
because I need
them to tip one of
our Crystal Pier Pale
Ales to my mouth.”
Todd, General
Manager at Pacific
Beach AleHouse
(721 Grand Ave., PB)
“My favorite body
part is my lips. I had
them done here by
Dr. Ataii. He has made
them very plump and
luscious looking with
Juvederm Ultra.
Suzy, from Laser
Clinique (4765 Carmel
Mountain Rd., Ste. 207)
“That would be the eyes.
They always tell you when
someone’s telling the truth,
when someone’s lying, if
they like you, or if they don’t
like you.
Vaughn, owner of
Custom Printing services
(1033 Cudahy Place, Bay Park)
“My favorite body
part is the butt,
because it’s
right below the
muffin top.”
Matt, owner of
Firehouse American
Eatery &
Lounge (722 Grand
Ave., PB)
“I’d have to go with
a girl’s feet. There’s
nothing more attractive
than a girl that’s
got a great pair of feet
in some sexy stilettos.
That’s hot.”
Greg, from
bareback Grill
(624 E. Downtown)
“My favorite body part
is going to have to be
my legs. I need them
to ride scooters up and
down the coast without
falling over.”
Scott, owner of
San Diego Scooter
& Cycle Supply (1880
Grand Ave., PB)
“My face, because I am
fortunate enough to work
in an office that allows me
to maintain my natural
beauty with services such
as peels, fillers and Botox.
CONNIE, from the
office of stuart b.
kincaid, m.d., (8929
University Center Lane,
Ste. 210, San Diego)
“I just can’t get
enough of washboard
abs on a guy. I like to
see a guy who works
out hard.”
Lauryn, from
Stingaree,
(454 6th Ave.,
Downtown)
“The eyes are my
favorite, because
if you didn’t have
them, you wouldn’t
be able to see the
beautiful scenery in
the world.”
Tim, from Aztec
Graphics (1439
Garnet Ave., PB)
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SPORTS
Yadda, Yadda
YOGA
Even if you don’t lose weight, at
least your wallet will get thinner.
by Cookie “chainsaw” randolph
Fitness is a $14 billion industry,
which puts its right behind oil
and Starbucks as one of the most
lucrative enterprises on the planet.
There are so many options you
can sign up to make monthly
payments for: spinning, swimming,
boxing, Pilates, weightlifting,
rowing—and for yoga, we have
yadda, yadda and hot yadda.
They’re all wonderful, but which to choose? Here is one man’s guide to exercise for consumers.
YOGA is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. In America, it’s where women in
leotards wonder about the creepy guy in the back of the room. Yoga is great, but never assume a
position beyond your ability. If you can’t do a downward-facing dog, try a downward-facing puppy.
If you sweat profusely, avoid Hot Yoga. Slip-N-Slides have better traction than wet yoga mats.
WEIGHTLIFTING is a gateway exercise to becoming Governator, which is great if you can live with
man-boobs and Kennedy cousins once you retire. You never see Bosu balls near the bench press,
because they would pop from all the discarded steroid syringes. As for the grunting and guys named
Chuck yelling, “Push it!”—this is what it would sound like if men gave birth. Great way to build muscle
mass and outgrow a perfectly good shirt collection.
THE BOXING CLUB and similar gyms are there to teach us that three minutes can be the longest
time on earth. I used to think three minutes was a brief amount of time (like for an egg, or my wedding
night), but time does not fly in the boxing ring. The only things that do fly are the bees in your head
after you walk into a straight right hand. “Get your hands up!” Uh, they were up until my gloves
morphed into dumbbells. “Is it three minutes yet?” BAM! Don’t ask, it was only 1:15.
SPINNING used to be called “stationary bicycles,” but now it’s a theater-in-the-round with an
instructor in the middle barking out commands. Crank the knob up for hills, crank it down for flat
ground. Close your eyes and imagine you’re Lance Armstrong... getting a colonoscopy. The great thing
about spinning is that you can get absolutely nowhere much faster than on a treadmill.
ROWING MACHINES are another way to get nowhere fast with the bonus of looking even more
ridiculous. This machine is good practice for starting a lawnmower or pulling your hands away from
a hot stove. The double-arm pull-back is also a great disco move for when Donna Summer comes to
Viejas in August.
SWIMMING LAPS is the ultimate low-impact, high-aerobic method of exercise. It can be boring,
though. One guy I know focuses on all the lovers he’s had, one per 50-yard lap. 36 lovers cover a mile. I
can swim seven miles just thinking about the women that have turned me down. Even so, it’s better to
concentrate on that than the Seniors Waterobics class that just left the pool.
Regardless of your fitness choice, one fundamental irony about going to the gym will never change:
We’ll bust our humps once inside, but outside we’ll always look for the closest available parking space.
Chainsaw sometimes sits on a Bosu ball during the “Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw” morning
show on 101.5 KGB-FM. chainsaw@101kgb.com

GOTTA GO
Double-You
Pleasure
The w Hotel’s grand re-opening and
Pacificsd’s first ever launch party
One of San Diego’s hottest hotels is about to get even hotter. PacificSD
invites you to the sizzling June 21 grand reopening of the W Hotel. It’s
the Magazine’s first ever issue release party, and it promises to be a
biggie. Created by DJhere and Dtown Productions, this epic summer
launch will be one of Downtown’s biggest events of the season.
Help light up the night in the W’s deluxe, all-new, ultra-chill lobby.
“The redesigned Living Room definitely has the largest impact in
terms of wow factor,” says Leah Corradino, marketing manager
for W San Diego. “When you walk into the space, it clearly and
loudly says ‘San Diego.’” (And it yells, “Bottle service!”) The
hotel will also reveal their new second-level Veranda,
and a re-imagined Wet, the heated outdoor pool.
Feel the power. Fuel the energy.
Get onboard.
LAUNCH
brought to you by
What: W Grand Reopening
Beats: DJ Craig Smoove
When: 9 p.m., June 21
Where: W Hotel,
421 West B St., Downtown
Guest List &
VIP Bottle Service:
vip@djhere.com
Info: pacificsandiego.com,
whotel.com, djhere.com,
dtownproductions.com
X-FEST
X-FEST highlights
Offspring, Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, MGMT and tons
of other national and local acts performed live at radio station
91X’s annual X-Fest concert, which rocked Concerts
on the Green at Qualcomm, on May 16.
Photos by Andrew Jorgensen.
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COOLTURE
AboutFace
BY MARIA C. HUNT PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FENNESSEY
THE FOOD NETWORK’S Robin Miller COOKs FOR healthy skin (SEE HER RECIPES AT viviteskincare.com)
More than 100 years ago, French
foodie and philosopher Jean Anthelme
Brillat-Savarin expounded on the idea
that “you are what you eat.”
Eating for health isn’t a new idea, but
these days, while the trend is to try to
maintain a youthful appearance for as
long a possible, the foods we eat are
taking on even more significance.
Host of the Food Network’s Quick
Fix and author of several cookbooks,
Robin Miller visited San Diego in May
to tout the benefits of antioxidant-rich
foods. Her appearance was part of the
Aesthetic Meeting 2008, an annual
conference for the cosmetic surgery
industry.
In front of a crowd of doctors, drug
company reps and scalpel purveyors,
Miller prepares shrimp skewers with a
tomato-chipotle chili rub, and orangeanise
sorbet with chamomile tea. While
cooking, she explains how eating some
plant phytochemicals can help people
feel and look good longer.
“Eating for beautiful skin is so easy to
do,” says Miller, a registered dietitian
and spokeswoman for Vivite, a new line
of skincare products from Allergan,
Inc., the Irvine-based pharmaceutical
firm that produces Botox. Vivite
contains antioxidants and glycolic acid
derived from many of the same natural
ingredients Miller uses when preparing
meals. “It all starts with nutrition,” she
says.
Citrus fruits
are rich in
vitamin C,
which helps
the skin
produce
collagen, a substance that keeps the
skin looking fresh; mushrooms offer
lentinan, which boosts the immune
system and fights cancer; bell peppers
contain beta carotene, which has
important anti-aging effects; tomatoes
contain lycopene, which is important
for preventing sunburn and protecting
the skin from ultraviolet light damage.
“Tell me what you eat, and
I will tell you what you are.”
Brillat-Savarin
“I always knew that bell peppers and
mangos were good for our internal
organs,” says Miller, “but we didn’t
always think of the skin, even though
it’s the largest organ in our body.”
On hand to speak to the medical side
of Miller’s cooking, Dr. Amir Moradi,
a well-known Vista plastic surgeon,
explains that Vivite’s unique blend of
antioxidants and glycolic acid allows it
to help prevent skin damage and repair
existing damage.
Pollution,
smoke and
ultra-violet
light damage
the skin and
cause the
production of
free radicals, which are unstable cells.
Free radicals lead to fine lines and
wrinkles, dry skin, hyper-pigmentation
and the loss of elasticity — all of which
THE SKINNY
ON SKIN
Dr. Amir Moradi
and the Food
Network’s Robin
Miller discuss
cooking for
healthy skin.
can produce visible signs of aging.
“Vitamin C and E are antioxidants;
they stop the process of free radical
formation and may stabilize those
free radical molecules,” Moradi says.
“Glycolic acid draws moisture to
the skin, which causes new collagen
formation and increases elasticity.”
Even though his practice administers
more Botox and Restalyne (wrinkle
filler) treatments than any other
practice in San Diego County, Moradi
says that it’s best to use proper
nutrition and skincare to head off the
effects of aging.
“Prevention is the best medicine,” the
doctor says.
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SHWAYZE
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artist who blends smooth beats with laidback acoustic melodies to form
a new strain of Southern California stoner rock.
On May 18, at a Channel 933 concert event, Shwayze (with his music
video co-star, Cisco Adler, frontman from the band, Whitestarr) kicked
off Wave House’s summer Sundaze series by performing his Top 40 hit,
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BODY
Additional selections:
Hilary Achauer,
a freelance writer and editor
living in San Diego, was the
Southern California regional
women’s amateur boxing
champion in 2003 and still gets
in the ring for fun and fitness.
Girl
Fight
Get in shape, in and out of the ring,
at these boxing and martial arts gyms.
As more women turn to boxing and martial arts for fitness, self defense and the thrill of competition, the phrase “fight like a girl”
has taken on new meaning. Ten or 15 years ago, boxing gyms were bare bones, sweat-soaked warehouses without a woman in
sight. Now, as women enter this male-dominated world, martial arts gyms have turned full-service, offering everything from juice
bars to saunas—along with a good ass-kicking. Thanks in part to the popularity of films like Million Dollar Baby and Girlfight,
boxing and martial arts gyms are popping up all over San Diego. Whether you’re looking to get in shape or enter the ring, try
one of these female-friendly gyms to release the fighter within. Guys, be prepared to fight like a girl or get beaten by one.
all stories this page and opposite by hilary achauer
Throwdown
3666 Midway Dr.
Point Loma
619.223.5581
throwdownsandiego.com
Throwdown is a brand
new, two-story gym
that’s a playground for
martial arts and fitness
enthusiasts. The gym
offers a women-only
Jiu Jitsu class and 12
separate training areas
for everything from
boxing to yoga. Trainer
Tony is committed to
taking female boxers to
the next level, whether
that’s losing 20 pounds
or competing as an
amateur or pro fighter.
1 2 3 4 5 6
United Studios
of Self Defense
1749 Garnet Ave., PB
858.274.1229
ussd.com
The techniques taught
here are designed to
give you control over
every area of your
life—from your weight
to your career. Owner
Bill will get you excited
about using Kempo
karate techniques for
fitness, self-defense
and discipline. Learn
how to apply the
physical to the mental
and get in shape, curb
your spending habits
or grow your business…
through karate!
Undisputed
3038 University Ave.
North Park
619.299.BOXX (2699)
sdundisputed.com
Known for its family
atmosphere (they don’t
have membership
cards and they greet
everyone by name),
Undisputed combines a
gritty authenticity with
amenities, including a
sauna and tanning beds.
The gym features worldclass
trainers, including
the number one female
black belt in Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu. This is a friendly—
but serious—place to
get involved in martial
arts-based fitness.
City Boxing
1059 14th St.
Downtown
888.FIGHT.08
cityboxing.com
Most women come
into City Boxing for
conditioning and fitness,
but those who take
martial arts seriously find
highly specialized trainers
from all over the world.
This 6,000 square-foot
facility features a 20-foot
ring, a 13-foot sparring
ring, 40 heavy bags
and a full weight room.
Classes include boxing,
kickboxing and Jiu-
Jitsu—all great ways
to burn fat and get into
peak physical condition.
The Boxing Club
5850 El Camino Real
Carlsbad
760.603.0882
theboxingclub.net
The Boxing Club’s
signature is a high level
of personal involvement
in the group classes—
the instructors act as
motivators and friends,
giving members
specific instructions and
encouragement. Now
with five locations in San
Diego, including their
new 20,000 square-foot
Carlsbad location, the
local chain has changed
its name to LAVA Sport
& Fitness, featuring
The Boxing Club.
The Boxing Zone
1351 Palm Ave.
Imperial Beach
619.429.8BOX
theboxingzone.com
American Boxing
2710 Garnet Ave.
Pacific Beach
858.581.2694
americanboxing.net
San Diego Fight Club
941 Broadway, El Cajon
619.447.1100
sdfightclub.com
Black Tiger Gym
8670 Miramar Rd., Ste. P
San Diego
858.549.4050
blacktigergym.net
The Stronghold
CrossFit & Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu
2176 Chatsworth Blvd.
Ocean Beach
619.674.4677
thestrongholdsd.com
The Boxing Center
106 B Ave., Coronado
619.522.0988
martialartsboxing.com
White Dragon
Martial Arts
7127 University Ave.
La Mesa, 619.461.2760
whitedragonmartialarts.com
Encinitas
Boxing and Fitness
613 Westlake St.
Encinitas
760.436.8682
Here the focus is
on boxing form and
technique. Boxing
classes use traditional
training techniques to
whip fitness enthusiasts
and boxers into
shape. Amateur and
professional female
fighters train here, and
the gym has its own
amateur boxing team.
Offering yoga and
cardio classes, it’s a
great place to learn the
fundamentals of boxing
and tighten those abs.
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BODY
Krank
It Up
LOOK MA, NO LEGS
(AND LESS FAT).
WALK
this way
LET THE ANTI-SHOES DO THE WORK.
The Masai are a group of semi-nomadic people
in Kenya and northern Tanzania—an unlikely
inspiration for a hot new footwear trend that’s flying
off the shelves at $249 a pair… and up.
The Masai are known for their long, lean bodies and
excellent posture. Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT)
shoes are meant to emulate the Masai experience
of walking barefoot on soft, uneven ground, which
the manufacturer says will lighten and tone your
feet and ankles, calves, hamstrings, upper and inner
thighs, buttocks, stomach and back.
The newest innovation in
fitness training was born
right here in San Diego. In
2002, the creator of Spinning,
Johnny Goldberg (a.k.a.
Johnny G.), was in La Jolla
attending the Challenged
Athletes Foundation’s annual
fundraiser, the Tour de Cove.
Out of curiosity, he rode one
of the athlete’s handcycles.
Though he’s a worldrenowned
fitness expert and
seasoned athlete, he was
exhausted just ten minutes
into riding. The experience
inspired him to begin a fiveyear
journey to find a way to
use the upper body to fuel a
cardiovascular workout.
Johnny G.’s invention is
called a Krankcycle; the
workout is Kranking. The
Krankcycle is like a Spinning
bike but with pedals for the
hands. You can either sit or
stand, moving your arms
together or independently
to turn the height-adjustable
crank. Kranking gives you a
fast power workout for the
upper body and core, and
it’s a great way to retain
cardiovascular fitness when
the legs need a rest.
If you’ve ever been sidelined
by a leg injury, you know
that 90 percent of the cardio
equipment in gyms exercises
the lower body. Kranking is
the first fitness program to
use primarily the arms and
for more info, visit frogsfit.com or krankcycle.com
shoulders for cardio training.
This is great news for anyone
who can’t use their lower
limbs, as well as for people
who are bored with the
same old options for upper
body conditioning. Research
shows that well-developed
upper bodies build strength
and endurance, and increase
your metabolism—not to
mention making you look
great in a tank top.
The Krankcycle was unveiled
in 2007; Kranking classes
are exclusively available at
Frog’s Fitness locations in
Carmel Mountain Ranch,
Encinitas, Solana Beach and
Long Beach.
MBT shoes were invented in 1997 by a Swiss
engineer, Karl Mueller. The shoes have a thick,
convex sole, a soft heel and a hard center under
the arch. The curved, layered sole lengthens the
body into an upright posture and encourages use
of neglected muscle groups. Walking or jogging in
MBT shoes engages weakened muscles and burns
more calories, which helps tone and strengthen
rarely-used muscles. Even when you’re standing still,
MBT shoes make your muscles work to maintain a
center of balance.
Although the shoes have been available in the
United States since 2003, they have only recently
become a hot item among those who care about
style as much as function. The spring 2008 line
features a modern twist on the Mary Jane and a
sandal with a Nubuck leather upper, microfiber
lining, split leather insole and the signature oneand-a-half
inch sole.
MBT shoes available at:
Foot Solutions / Clairemont
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The Walking Company / UTC, Fashion Valley
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Lady Foot Locker / Horton Plaza
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JCarl Shoes / Del Mar
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BODY
Body By
Nintendo
virtual exercise, real life wiisults.
by Hilary Achauer
Hanging
Around
[ Wii Fit Screen Shot ]
WITH THE TRX SUSPENSION TRAINER
by rebecca chappell
If you can spare 20 minutes a
day, three days a week, you
can pump yourself up one
glistening, rock-hard body.
Must be true – the voice
on the TV commercial says
so. And all this for only $14
a month (for 37 years) plus
shipping and handling and
a little cursing when you
can’t decipher the assembly
instructions.
Finally, there’s a simpler,
cheaper way to reach peak
fitness. Just ask LaDainian
Tomlinson. The Chargers
superstar can probably afford
more expensive equipment,
but he frequently works out
with an ultra-portable TRX
Suspension Trainer, available
for about $200.
The efficient and versatile TRX
is made of plastic handles
attached to industrial-strength
nylon straps, which hang by
interchangeable anchors
from a variety of overhead
structures, including door
frames, park equipment and
trees. Developed by a Navy
SEAL, TRX builds strength,
balance and flexibility, creating
resistance by harnessing the
user’s own bodyweight. Its
simple design allows users
to transition easily between
hundreds of exercises that
involve gripping the handles
or hanging lower limbs
through the straps.
“TRX is a form of bodyweight
training,” explains Todd
Durkin, personal trainer
and owner of Fitness Quest
10, a gym with two Scripps
Ranch locations. “Since it’s
suspension training, it recruits
a lot more of the smaller
muscles that must remain
stabilized while working the
large muscles.” TRX’s efficacy
in building core muscles,
improving range of motion
and increasing strength makes
it one of the primary tools
Durkin uses to train Tomlinson
and 30 other NFL players.
“As football players, they get
pounded on all the time,” he
says. “They love TRX because
it’s really challenging, but it’s
not hard on their joints.”
Even Gunnar Peterson,
personal trainer to the stars,
employs TRX to tone up his
A-list clientele, which includes
Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie
and David Beckham. So if you
want to bend it like Posh’s
husband, consider strapping
on a TRX – hang it by the TV
so you can watch Bowflex
commercials for inspiration.
TRX: fitnessanywhere.com
Fitness Quest 10: 858.271.1171
fitnessquest10.com
Think all video gamers are overweight and out of
shape? Nintendo is trying to change that with Wii
Fit, a new product unveiled on May 21 that turns
your Wii into a personal trainer. An accessory to
the incredibly popular gaming system, the Wii
Fit comes with a disk and a balance board about
the size of a bathroom scale. The board not only
measures your weight and Body Mass Index (BMI),
but also shows you your exact center of balance.
“It’s a great way to insert a fitness routine into your
day,” says Andrew Urbanek, owner of Games On
video game store in Pacific Beach. “Wii Fit really
brings your weight and fitness to the forefront of
your mind. It becomes a game to watch how your
weight fluctuates and to see what you can do to
drop a few pounds.”
The disk comes with four main categories of games:
strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance
games. Jump on the balance board to practice
slalom skiing, join a soccer game and head or kick
balls that come your way, do pushups while the
board tells you if you’re leaning to one side, or
swing a virtual hula hoop along with the computergenerated
people on the screen. You can also run
in place, while the Wii Fit acts as a pedometer and
tracks your progress.
Wii and Wii Fit are available at GAMES ON,
953 Garnet Ave., 858.272.4212. gameson.us
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WHAT’S GOING DOWN...
Dish / Hillcrest
1220 University Ave.
619.296.3474 » dishhillcrest.com
Downtown elan thrives Uptown in this new
and lushly designed restaurant conceived
by EnDev Enterprises. A chic-n-earthy color
palette and wildly patterned bamboo flooring
set the vibe for a menu of comfort food
stamped with gourmet twists, like a delectable
mac ‘n’ cheese with brie and special ham.
Dish is the culinary arm to Universal nightclub,
separated by a lively garden patio that
summons you over for post-dinner libations.
Where to eat in Mission Hills,
Hillcrest and Bankers Hill.
By frank sabAtini, JR. PHOTOS BY GREG RAMIREZ
No gastronomic shuffle around San Diego is complete without a tasty visit
to Uptown, an area defined mainly by its northern proximity to Downtown,
uniting the hoods of Bankers Hill, Mission Hills and Hillcrest. Restaurants
abound, quilting the streets with new and established kitchens of every
culinary genre. What you can eat in India, Thailand, Europe, Mexico
or anywhere across North America, you’ll find in this pulsating vicinity,
famous for sating the adventurous appetites of devout urbanites.
Viva Pasta / Hillcrest
646 University Ave.
619.665.6806 » vivapasta.com
Forget the plastic grapes dangling
overhead. Viva Pasta is a bright, quaint
space adorned with stark-white wallpaper
speckled with tomato-headed, basilwinged
butterflies. The restaurant reflects
a European concept of fast, organic noodle
dishes cooked within minutes. More than
2,000 “pastabilities” emerge from a pickand-choose
menu of sundry pasta cuts,
homemade sauces, proteins, veggies and
spices. Indecision is expected.
Terra / Hillcrest
1270 Cleveland Ave., Ste. K
619.293.7088 » terrasd.com
Home to lobster mac ‘n’ cheese (long
before other restaurants copied it) and
signature chocolate cigars served in
heavy glass ashtrays, Terra presents
hearty seasonal fare crafted by chef/
owner Jeff Rossman. A spacious dining
room and flora-lined patio each offer
ample wiggle room, making both perfect
spots for breaking bread with friends,
families and biz associates.
Golden Dragon—The Asian Bistro / Hillcrest
414 University Ave. » 619.296.4119
Gone are the corroded leather booths and tarnished mirrors that set the backdrop
for pedestrian Chinese stirfry over the past 60 years. The “Dragon” has been reborn,
retaining its historical neon sign while adopting a minimalist interior accented by
granite flooring and freshly upholstered banquettes. With the remodel comes an
ambitious new menu of tantalizing dishes hailing from across all of Asia.
The Better Half / Hillcrest
127 University Ave. » 619.543.9340 » thebetterhalfbistro.com
The Better Half is really a perfected whole in terms of service, wine selection and
food quality. Owner and advanced sommelier Zubin Desai teams up with veteran
chef John Robert Kennedy in a circa-1920 bungalow, where dishes involving game,
fish and house-cured meats bow to an impressive wine inventory sold in half bottles,
hence the restaurant’s name.
The Gathering Bar & Grill / Mission Hills
902 W. Washington St. » 619.260.0400 » thegatheringrestaurant.com
Home to tableside magic tricks and spontaneous half-price drink specials when fire
trucks whiz past, the restaurant remains a cheerful holdout of the 80s, boasting an oak
bar centered squarely in the dining room and divided glass windows that look out to
this quiet end of Washington Street. The food is humble and unpretentious, much like
the ambience. The crafty magic tricks, conducted usually by the owner, are free.
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Ono Sushi / Hillcrest
1236 University Ave. » 619.298.0616
Customer pileups are commonplace at Ono,
thanks to a casual, communal-vibed, musicdriven
atmosphere, which has helped to draw
younger generations and introduce them to
the works of notable sushi chefs. If you can’t
snag a seat at the sushi bar, a sizable dining
room often teeming with sake aficionados
makes for a jovial discourse. Various deals on
food and drinks are offered during the week.
Jimmy Carter’s Café / Hillcrest
3172 Fifth Ave. » 619.295.2070
Jimmy Carter has gone Mexican! The
namesake owner recently switched themes
from an American-style eatery to a colorful
cantina sizzling with south-of-the-border faves.
A bold new paint job attests to homemade
frijoles, chubby burritos, slow-roasted carnitas
and feisty salsas that kick with two feet. The
new menu is extensive, and it still upholds
traditional breakfasts.
CHOW Noodle House / Hillcrest
540 University Ave. » 619.247.9209 » chowsd.com
A tasteful compendium of Convoy Street’s Asian eateries converges
at CHOW, where patrons slurp noodles inexpensively and waddle
out happily. The sparse, stylish interior jives to an audacious menu
of Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine that seems
almost too big for itself. But winning dishes abound, including spicy
beef noodle soup, Vietnamese crepes and Japanese chasyu.
Bite / Hillcrest
1417 University Ave.
619.299.2483 » bitesd.com
In a sleek and convivial dining room that flows into
an inviting fireplace bar and lounge, owner-chef
Chris Walsh unleashes his expertise in creating
small plates of sumptuous food. A young waitstaff
clad in jeans and tees signals informality, while the
extensive tapas menu serves as a perfect come-on
for foodies bent on variety. The homemade duck
liver pâté encasing dried cherries and pistachios is
a must and pairs nicely with the house bubbly.
The Tractor Room / Hillcrest
3687 Fifth Ave.
619.543.1007 » thetractorroom.com
A hunter’s lodge in the heart of Uptown?
Enter through heavy black curtains to behold
a deer head looming directly above, an
imposing chandelier made of antlers and a
cedar bar berthing cowhide stools. And yes,
that’s buffalo stew and elk ravioli you smell.
Despite the woodsy trappings, night crawlers
come knockin’ to chase prairie grub with retro
cocktails.
Gemelli Italian Grill / Bankers Hill
495 Laurel St. » 619.234.1050 » gemelliitaliangrill.com
Heavy draperies with tasseled tiebacks add to the restaurant’s stately
charm, as owner Vince Busalacchi rolls up his sleeves to make delicious
veal and pasta dishes that only a veteran of Sicilian cooking could muster.
Photographs of Busalacchi’s twin daughters in the dining room hint at the
fact that “gemelli” means “twins” in Italian.
Chilango’s Mexico City Grill / Hillcrest
142 University Ave. » 619.294.8646
Siblings Carlos and Victor Bautista take a radical departure from San
Diego’s ubiquitous Cal-Mex fare by cooking up garlicky entrees that
represent their native Mexico City. The restaurant is smallish in size with a
tiny sidewalk patio, but it speaks with heart and soul, leaving a potpourri
of robust flavors on your tongue that you won’t encounter at the local
taco shops.
Parallel 33 / Mission Hills
741 W. Washington St. » 619.260.0033 » parallel33sd.com
The menu invokes cuisine from regions straddling earth’s 33rd parallel,
which means that stopovers can land you in Morocco, Lebanon,
India, China or the Tigris-Euphrates. A striking interior design uses
metal, wood and bamboo to enhance the journey. The atmosphere is
deliciously serene, the meals punctuated with faraway flavors.
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Hash House A Go Go / Hillcrest
3628 Fifth Ave. » 619.298.4646 » hashhouseagogo.com
Oversized porcelain plates are used to deploy voluminous
entrees that can spire up to ten inches tall with their fresh
rosemary garnishments. Metal tabletops and framed
photos of rural America play off the “twisted farm food”
concept, which breathes unexpected whimsy into this
faddish urban diner. Whether you come for breakfast,
lunch or dinner, doggie bags are inevitable.
Urban Mo’s / Hillcrest
308 University Ave. » 619.491.0400 » urbanmos.com
The restaurant attracts a spirited patronage from both
inside and outside the gay community, fueling a festive
milieu spanning from patio to dance floor. And whether
you commune over an order of freshly fried kettle chips
or retreat into a slab of herb-crusted prime rib or a
mondo-sized burger, portion sizes practically overflow
the plates.
Laurel / Bankers Hill
505 Laurel St.
619.239.2222
laurelrestaurant.com
She’s been around a while, but
make no mistake, Laurel is a
master at reinvention, mixing
classical design elements with
luxurious, artsy flair. Both dining
room and bar are situated a few
steps below street level, giving
foragers a dose of pampered
solitude from Uptown’s
expanding bustle. The everchanging
meal offerings stick to
modern interpretations of French
and Mediterranean cuisine.
Mosey in between 5 and 7 p.m.,
when certain menu items cost
just $7 each.
Celadon / Hillcrest
3671 Fifth Ave. » 619.297.8424
Restaurateur Alex Thao moved Celadon to bigger digs
last year (Thao’s CHOW took over the old spot). This new
location has an airier feel, boasting two levels of dining
amid sophisticated décor. Service is more formalized
and greater focus is given to matching fine wines to such
traditional Thai specialties such as rice-stuffed pineapples,
creamy yellow curry and some of the city’s best pad Thai.
Bombay / Hillcrest
3960 Fifth Ave. » 619.297.7777 » monsoonrestaurant.com
Uptowners cop their curry fixes at Bombay, where a ceiling-to-floor waterfall
throws a blanket of tranquility over the entire large dining room. Elegantly
appointed, the restaurant allows patrons to dine in relative quietude, even on
busy nights, while reveling in Indian classics such as chicken vindaloo, lamb
samosas and kabobs. Many of the dishes are served in copper pots, adding
yet another element of aristocracy to the dinner experience.
California Cuisine / Hillcrest
1027 University Ave. » 619.543.0790 » californiacuisine.cc
Dating back more than 20 years, California Cuisine is one of Hillcrest’s
first white-linen, fine dining establishments. The menu changes nightly,
its offerings dictated by what ingredients are the freshest available that
day. Large picture windows afford a ringside seat to parades of nightlifers
traversing the heart of Hillcrest. Visitors may also choose to eat among
the blooms and trickling fountain that grace the rear patio. Dinner only.
Extraordinary Desserts / Hillcrest
2929 Fifth Ave. » 619.294.2132 » extraordinarydesserts.com
The sweetest culinary adventures throughout Uptown ultimately lead
here. Karen Krasne’s eye-catching confections are plush and charismatic,
displayed devilishly inside a homey café atmosphere scented by fruit,
chocolate, whipped cream and joe. Her desserts adhere to European
standards, meaning that sugar doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.
Summer’s upon us... keep an eye open for those coveted berry cobblers.
Modus / Bankers Hill
2202 Fourth Ave. » 619.236.8516 » modusbar.com
Modus reveals a modern take on Manhattan supper clubs of
yesteryear, replete with a roomy bar-lounge and cozy, low-lit dining
room. As DJs set the trance, customers loll over sexy victuals
constructed with seasonal, organic ingredients. Late-night hunger and
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Rock and
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Meet David Meade, head chef at the
Hard Rock Hotel’s Nobu Restaurant
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Praised by critics and obsessed over by celebrities (including co-owner, Robert
De Niro), Nobu Restaurants span the globe from Honolulu to Milan. Finally, Nobu
Matsuhisa’s culinary empire has arrived in San Diego–Nobu’s sleek, black doors
opened in November 2007 inside the equally hip Hard Rock Hotel.
Nobu is famous for their sushi and
gourmet Japanese cuisine. “The food
works, because it doesn’t burden the
palette with too many flavors, says the
San Diego Nobu’s head chef, David
Meade. “The simplicity is genius.”
He didn’t go to culinary school. He isn’t
even Japanese. It was purely by focusing
on his lofty goals that Meade rose to the
level of directing a critically acclaimed
restaurant group’s opening of their
newest location. Such an undertaking
must be stressful. “Of course you feel
some pressure with the deadlines and
having to set up the restaurant,” Meade
says. “But that’s fun pressure.” Anyone
who does this for a living thrives on it.”
Meade grew up in the restaurant
industry, but his dream was to be a
professional singer, not to become a
chef like his father. “I had long hair,” he
remembers. At the age of 24, he strayed
from his path toward rock stardom to
devote his career to food.
Today, Meade is inspired sometimes by
food itself, but more often by an idea.
“It pops into your head, and there’s the
need to see it through onto the plate.
Also, the response you get when people
eat it. That feeling is inspiring.”
What food can’t the chef resist? “Cereal.
I’m a cereal freak,” he says.
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GROOVE
Rock Out
A Guide to San Diego’s Outdoor Concert Venues
(Side)
by michael benninger
Thanks to San Diego’s idyllic climate, concert-goers here enjoy an extended season of outdoor musical performances.
This summer, the County’s open air theatres welcome some of the recording industry’s premiere
artists. And with such a diverse selection of atmospheres to choose from, you can get your groove on in the
mountains or shake your booty by the beach. Glimpse the stars on stage as well as those in the sky at these
ten al fresco venues that make the great outdoors even greater.
Viejas Concerts in the Park / ALPINE
5000 Willows Road » 619.659.2426 » viejasentertainment.com
This airy arena in the middle of the Viejas Outlet Center showcases
major talent against a mountainous Southern California backdrop.
Located in an intimate, yet high-energy setting, the venue invites
1,500 music lovers to enjoy contemporary and classic jams that resonate
through the warm Alpine air.
[ main Photo: viejas concerts in the park ]
UPCOMING SHOWS:
6/4: Gary Allan
6/7: P. Diddy Presents Making the Band 4
6/27: Cyndi Lauper, The B52’s, Joan Jett
7/3: Cinderella, Warrant, Lynch Mob, Lynam
7/12: Boy George
7/20: Good Charlotte & Boys Like Girls
7/26: Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos
8/3: George Thorogood & Buddy Guy
8/30: Melissa Etheridge
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre / chula vista
2050 Entertainment Circle » 619.671.3500 » livenation.com
Being named after a chirping insect and a lame British sport can’t compare
to sharing an identity with the Silver Bullet, but no matter what you
call it, this 20,000-seat, live-music powerhouse is the largest venue in
town, and the one most frequented by major national recording artists.
Upcoming Shows:
6/13: The Paisley Party Tour 2008
6/27: 311 with Snoop Dogg
7/11: Toby Keith
7/15: Journey with Heart, Cheap Trick
7/29: BlackBerry presents John Mayer
8/14: Vans Warped Tour 2008
8/22: Dave Matthews Band
8/27: Radiohead with special guest Liars
Valley View Casino / valley center
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd. » 866.843.9946 » valleyviewcasino.com
Besides huge jackpots and the free buffet, there’s now another reason to
visit Valley View Casino. As this newly constructed 2,000-seat venue enters
its inaugural summer concert season, it welcomes a solid lineup of premier
artists from several musical genres.
Upcoming Shows:
6/18: Bruce Sprinsteen Cover Band
6/23: Billy Idol
7/15: Chris Isaak
7/17: Styx
8/3: The Temptations
& the Four Tops
8/14: Gipsy Kings
Harrah’s Rincon Open Sky Theatre / valley center
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way » 760.751.3100 » harrahsrincon.com
The casino’s open air theatre offers an exciting and impressive roster
of world-renowned artists. In addition to featuring iconic rock and
R&B acts, this summer’s lineup also includes concerts by a variety of
international groups.
Upcoming Shows:
6/7: Vietnamese Concert
6/15: Crosby, Stills & Nash
7/26: Patti LaBelle
8/3: Conjunto Primavera
8/14: Jethro Tull
9/7: Willie Nelson
9/13: Chinese Concert
9/21: Gladys Knight & Al Green
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Del Mar Fairgrounds / Del Mar
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. » 858.755.1161 » sdfair.com
In 2007, a record-breaking 1.2 million people attended the San Diego
County Fair, many to soak up the sounds of some kickass musical
performances. As the County’s largest summer event becomes increasingly
known as an annual must-go, this year’s three-week concert series
fuels the fair with even more prominent rockers.
Upcoming Shows:
6/14: Reggae Festive with
6/26: B.B. King
Steel Pulse, Pato Banto and more6/27: An Evening with Fergie
6/20: Earth, Wind & Fire
7/3: Boston
6/24: Laser Spectacular featuring 7/4: KC and the Sunshine Band
the music of Pink Floyd 7/6: WAR
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay / Shelter island
2241 Shelter Island Dr. » 619.224.3577 » humphreysconcerts.com
A longtime favorite on the local concert scene, San Diego’s signature
waterfront music venue offers alluring performances amid
a picturesque setting. With room to accommodate 1,400 people,
Humphrey’s is a beacon for an array of artists, including some of the
most influential names in rock, jazz, blues and world music.
Upcoming Shows:
6/7: The Beach Boys
6/10: Erykah Badu
6/17: Crosby, Stills & Nash
6/30: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
7/16: Chris Isaak
7/17: HIPPIEFEST:
A Concert for Peace & Love
7/22: Feist
7/23: The Doobie Brothers
Palomar Starlight TheatEr / PALA
11154 HWY 76 » 877.946.7252 » palacasino.com
This 2,200-seat spectacle is nestled in the splendor of the Palomar
Mountains. Enjoy the outdoor ambiance from the manicured lawn
while being treated to star-studded entertainment from today’s national
acts and legendary performers.
Upcoming Shows:
6/14: Comedienne Chelsea Handler
7/29: Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
7/31: Engelbert Humperdinck
8/5: Steely Dan
8/11: UB40
8/28: Poison
9/21: Ana Gabriel
10/8: Smokey Robinson
Concerts on the Green at Qualcomm / mission valley
9449 Friars Rd. » 619.644.2941 » aeglive.com
Get ready to start driving to the Q during baseball season again.
Situated atop the Bolts’ former practice field, this spankin’ new setup
has a capacity of 13,000, making it San Diego’s third largest venue.
With so many seats and a central location, expect to see some huge
bands performing here later this year.
Upcoming Shows:
7/27: Stone Temple Pilots
8/21: Sheryl Crow
8/23: Tony Hawk’s Boom
Boom RockJam
WAVEHOUSE / MISSION BEACH
3125 Mission Blvd. » 858.228.9283 » wavehouse.com
Mere steps to the ocean, Wave House’s sandy patio is home to more
than just freshwater surfers and bikini-clad revelers. This high-energy
hotspot holds 1,200 beachgoers and draws top-shelf singers, rising
rock stars and preeminent DJs. Presented in part by PacificSD, this
summer’s Sundaze series is sure to be the hottest one yet.
Upcoming Shows:
6/7: DJ Tiesto
6/29: SUM41*
7/3&4: Ozomatli w/guests
8/8: Sean Kingston*
*PRESENTED BY
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5500 Campanile Dr. » 619.594.0234 » cox-arena.com
Whoever decided to put a massive concert venue directly next to
the library on the biggest campus in the county certainly knew what
was best for the student body. The 4,600-seat amphitheatre abounds
with rising talent and has previously hosted A-list acts, including Elton
John, Smashing Pumpkins and Gwen Stefani.
Upcoming Shows:
6/20: Death Cab for Cutie
7/24: Mercy Me
9/25: My Morning Jacket
10/3: Iron & Wine
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GROOVE
drink of the month
Soak up the
Sunshine
Aubergine’S SIGNATURE COCKTAIL will have
you wearing your sunglasses at night
By NICOLE D’ALESANDRO PHOTO BY GREG RAMIREZ
After the sun scorches you all day, cool off at night with a glass of Sunshine
at Aubergine, Downtown’s upscale restaurant, sushi bar, nightclub and
lounge. One of Aubergine’s signature drinks, the Sunshine is made with
a citrusy blend of Grey Goose Orange, peach schnapps, orange juice and
a splash of sour mix, all served over ice in a wine glass. For the perfect
accompaniment, pair your Sunshine with an Island Roll: shrimp tempura,
crab and cucumber topped with spicy tuna and sweet chili sauce.
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GROOVE
“I heard the Boardwalk
has killer food!”
“Awesome!”
“Let’s go!”
POUR GUY
CHEERS to Trevor Levine, MIX-MASTER
FROM PB’s ultra-hip hotspot, Johnny V.
PHOTO BY GREG RAMIREZ
Name: Trevor Levine
venue: Johnny V
Dream job:
To be a pro bowler.
Favorite drink:
Anything that’s a double.
I wish I had more…
Time to surf,
party and travel.
Favorite hangout?
The beach. With waves and babes,
it doesn’t get much better than that.
Biggest weakness?
Married women, because
you always want what
you can’t have.
I have a
confession to make…
I’ve been known to time travel.
I wish I never…
Had to deal with
annoying ex-girlfriends.
They’re crazy!
Casual sophistication meets coastal nightlife at Johnny V,
PB’s booming nightclub, restaurant, bar and lounge.
945 Garnet Ave., PB » johnnyvsd.com
Just off the beach at Tower

LOVE
When Love
STRIKES
Blind daters try TO stay out of the gutter at
East Village Tavern & Bowl before a delicious
evening at BASIC Urban Kitchen & Bar.
photos by christopher fennessey
Haleh (pronounced “Hah-lay”) is a senior engineer at a local
digital media company. She seeks a mate who is caring, serious,
handsome, intelligent and philosophical. Add about 50 more
criteria to that, and you have Haleh’s perfect man. Talk about tall
order. (Yep, he’s got to be tall, too.)
Adam, a goal-oriented and deeply focused gym-owner and business
coach, just got out of a two-year relationship. He is philosophical
and claims to be up for anything. Curious as to whether
or not he exhibits any of the other traits on Haleh’s list, PacificSD
set the two up for a blind date. Both Haleh and Adam are intense
and driven, which should cause a spark, if not a conflagration.
Let’s meet the players…
[ things are heating up at basic ]
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meet haleh
Haleh knows what she wants and asked PacificSD to help find her find it. Here’s what she wrote:
Dear PacificSD,
Your February blind date
story said, “If you have a
taste for love, email us.” I’m
not really certain this is the
right way to go about finding
L.O.V.E., but, since I don’t really
try or go out of my way, I
sort of wanted to take on this
challenge and step out of my
comfort zone. So here I am.
Here’s some information
about me and what I am
interested in:
I’m a 33 year-old single
mother of a 4 ½ year-old
handsome boy that lives
with me most of the time. I’m
5’8”, 138 lbs. I workout and
eat healthy. I have mediumlong
brown hair, brown eyes,
and my ethnicity is “Persian”/
Middle Eastern. I have a
master’s degree in systems
management and a B.S. in
Biochemistry from Georgia
State University. I work at a
MAY 2008 « PACIFICsandiego.com
digital media company as
a Senior Quality Engineer. I
was married for 5 years and
have been divorced for a
little over 2 years. I like creativity
and creative people.
I trust easily, but once that
trust and respect is gone, it’s
not coming back.
What’s important in a guy
that I would choose to
have a relationship with:
Physical attributes are
important, but beauty is
very subjective. I like to
wear high heels, so I prefer
if the guy is tall. I like to see
passion in his eyes and voice
and how he carries himself—
not talking just about lust or
love but passion for life and
passionate about his goals in
life. Successful in any shape
and form he defines success.
Respectful and friendly
with others. Respectful and
appreciative of my opinion,
even if he doesn’t agree.
Sharp dresser without overdoing
it (sense of style is very
important). Charisma without
seeming conceited. Athletic
without being a sport junkie.
Available and serious about
dating.
What I wouldn’t like: (Sorry
for sounding shallow)
Sport junkie; surfer dude;
preppy/nerdy personality;
bald-headed or wearing a
hair-piece; depressed or
having psychological issues
that need medical attention;
full of himself; player; married,
separated or recently
divorced.
I hope I’m being specific
enough! ;) Sorry for the long
list, but I’m pretty clear on
what I like and don’t like and
try to be very realistic in how
I describe myself and my
likings. Thanks a lot… I hope
it’s possible to find such
person! :)
meet adam
Adam owns and operates a gym. He’s in charge at work and
likes to call the shots in his personal relationships, too. Everywhere
Adam goes, so too goes Billy, a chubby, three-year-old
white mini poodle. The two are inseparable; at least they were
until Adam broke up with his girlfriend a few ago. Turns out
Billy belongs to the ex, so Adam is now minus two companions.
Upbeat about his newfound freedom, he contacted
PacificSD’s matchmakers. Here’s what he wrote:
Dear PacificSD,
I’m a big fan of your blind date stories and thought I’d drop a note
to share my philosophy on being single. Please note that this is not
a theory on dating or on how to be in a relationship. Instead, it is a
two-word philosophy that outlines how to have a good time with
friends, make new ones and meet beautiful women. The first and
more important word is “silliness.” Be willing to be silly. Take nothing
seriously when you’re out. Find the obvious absurdity of the
scene (every bar is a scene, and they’re all absurd) and make fun of
it, exaggerate it, create a lingo for it. Responsibility dominates the
workweek, but playtime is about being a kid… a silly kid.
Word two is “randomness.” Remaining open to randomness
means never taking the plan as law. Actually don’t even make a
plan. The best nights are unexpected and come from a willingness
to make yourself laugh, especially at yourself (i.e., being silly). Your
blind dates illustrate my point perfectly. I mean, how silly is it to
spend a night with someone you’ve never met? How seriously can
you take their opinion of you? Is there anything more random than
an evening where you just show up, meet a beautiful woman and
don’t even have to pay for anything?
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LOVE
Pre-Date
Interviews
PacificSD calls Haleh and Adam to see how they’re feeling about the big
date, which begins later this evening at East Village Tavern & Bowl.
Haleh’s pre-date interview:
PacificSD: Describe yourself in three words.
Haleh: Positive, high-energy and caring.
Sometimes too much so.
PacificSD: Describe your perfect man in
three words.
Haleh: Robert De Niro. Just kidding.
High-energy, charismatic and caring. Truly,
truly caring.
PacificSD: Biggest turn-on?
Haleh: I would say that being real is the
biggest turn on for me. Most people just
front and it’s their ego talking. I don’t want
to get to know your ego, I want to get to
know you. I can’t stand pretentiousness or
people that try to be someone that they’re
not. When I meet some that’s real and
confident and comfortable in their own skin,
that’s the biggest turn on.
PacificSD: Biggest turn-off?
Haleh: My biggest turn-off is someone
who’s not emotionally intelligent. We have
the IQ system that rates people’s intelligence,
but it’s not typical for someone to
be emotionally intelligent at the same time.
I’m looking for a man who’s aware of other
people’s feelings, someone who cares and
is not aloof and conceited about how he
feels and what’s going on with his life.
PacificSD: What are your expectations for
tonight?
Haleh: Because you guys set this all up, I
expect him to be cool. I’m not expecting
to fall in love, though. I think love at first
sight is B.S. People confuse it with lust at
first sight. If you’re so into a person, and it’s
hot and crazy the first night you meet them,
it’ll probably die down as fast as it started.
So I believe that first you need a friendship
to grow, and you fall in love with a person
gradually. You don’t just randomly blink and
fall in love. I hope my date isn’t thinking that
he’s going to fall in love right away either.
PacificSD: What’s the best thing that could
happen tonight?
Haleh: That the guy’s fun and dressed
nice. It’s important the way a guy dresses;
it’s important because it says a lot about the
person, like if they’ve overdone it, versus if
they didn’t care and just threw something
together. I like a guy with a sense of style,
but without going overboard.
PacificSD: What’s the worst thing that
could happen?
Haleh: The guy is boring and gets intimidated.
He doesn’t know what to say and
uses cheesy lines. I can’t stand cheesy lines.
Adam’s pre-date interview:
PacificSD: Describe yourself
in three words.
Adam: Philosophical,
entrepreneurial and silly.
PacificSD: How are you feeling
about tonight?
Adam: Feelings? I don’t have any. I’m
a single guy that just got out of a relationship
after two-and-a-half years. I couldn’t
handle the pressure to take the relationship
to the next level, the pressure to get
married. That’s where she was coming
from and I couldn’t handle it. I just gave
up. Threw in the towel. I’m feeling-less.
I just want to have fun and have a good
time. If it’s cool, and it’s light, and we can
have fun together and have a good conversation,
then that’s perfect. If feelings
come around, like, you know, in 80, 90,
100 years from now, I’m down.
PacificSD: Feeling anxious? Oh, right, no
feelings. Are you able to discern
any sensation of anxiety?
Adam: I might get nervous, but I put
myself in a lot of stressful situations each
day. I’m responsible for a lot of things.
I try to keep things in perspective.
PacificSD: Describe your dream girl.
Adam: Over 5’7”, dark hair, athletic,
great ass. I’m a bubblebutt guy. Breasts,
I’ll take ‘em or leave ‘em, whatever, but if
she’s doesn’t have a great ass, it doesn’t
matter. And right now, I’m just really into
tall girls. She needs to be intelligent and
able to hold a conversation about many
things. I like a girl that’s educated. She
doesn’t have to have a college education
per se, just traveled and experienced
and witty. The smartest girls always have
a little bit of a smartass in them, and I’m
a complete smartass. I want a girl that
knows herself, that has an awareness
of who she is and of her spiritual side.
Someone who can have a conversation
about the meaning of life and her philosophy
on life. I’m a very driven person
and I want to hang out with a girl who has
something she’s striving for.
PacificSD: Any specific expectations?
Adam: I’m looking to have a good time
and great conversation and just have fun.
PacificSD: What’s the best thing that
could happen tonight?
Adam: We have a super good time
laughing, being silly, with great conversation
and good energy. That would be the
perfect thing.
PacificSD: What’s the worst thing that
could happen?
Adam: That I’m bored. No laughter, just
awkward silence, where you’re striving to
hold a conversation. Or if she slaps me.
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Ideas * Inspiration * Confidence
CARA CHACE
appareltherapy.net

LOVE
[If the shoe fits]
Haleh and Adam meet in a dark alley at East Village Tavern. They seem to
connect from the moment they lay their eyes on each other. Before they begin
to bowl, Adam drops to one knee to help Haleh change into bowling shoes.
Chivalrous? Yes. Foreboding? Only time will tell – it’s only 8:00 p.m.
While they bowl, Haleh and Adam enjoy delicious food from East Village Tavern’s
diverse menu, imagined by chef and co-owner, Kevin “The Food Dude”
Roberts. During warm-up rounds, Adam helps Haleh with her form, giving
verbal pointers, positioning her arms and gently touching her back. Things appear
to be heating up.
By the end of the tenth frame, though Haleh had jumped out to an early lead,
Adam finds his stride and takes the game. Final score: 147 to 89. Before they
change back into their civilian shoes, the two are split for mid-date debriefings.
she says...
When I first saw Adam, he reminded me of a guy I dated for a few years. His
demeanor… the way he talks… they look like they could be related. That’s a
good thing–I was just shocked. For a moment, I even thought PacificSD had
tricked me.
It’s going good so far. We’re hitting it off, and he wasn’t intimidated or weirded
out by the situation. I could feel his energy right away, and I was like, “Okay,
this is fine.” It seems like the more we talk, the more we have in common. We
both don’t eat right meat, we’ve read similar books, and we’ve both studied
Deepak Chopra and seen The Secret. At one point, I mentioned a concept
to Adam, and he responded with another quote from the same philosopher.
That’s very rare. It’s cool to meet someone like that, whether there’s a love
connection or not. And it’s funny, because I know that this all came about
because of the Law of Attraction; it’s all about your attitude and what type of
people you attract to your life.
I’m holding back a little bit, because I want to get to know more about him. If I
had to rate the level of attraction so far, I’d give it a seven, but it can grow the
more I get to know him. I think there’s a mutual attraction, but you’d have to
ask him. The rest of the night should be fun.
he says...
My first impression of Haleh was that she wasn’t a girl that I would approach in
a bar. She’s got this seriousness about her, and, at this stage in my life, I don’t
go up to girls that are serious. At first, she was sizing me up, and she didn’t
seem to be giving me the benefit of the doubt. But she warmed up a little bit
during the game—she stopped crossing her arms and taking that half-step
back—and now she’s easy to talk to. I’m having fun.
Haleh has a very high consciousness about herself, both spiritually and physically.
And she’s beautiful, with amazing hair and really pretty feet. And she’s
absolutely intelligent. She’s well read in philosophy, and she’s totally cool. I
just hope she’ll let go a little bit more and that she decides to roll with it and
have more fun and just be in the moment. I think she’s looking for the moment
instead of just being in it. And I think she could be silly—she’s not quite there
yet, but she’s got the potential.
I don’t know how tonight’s going to go, and I don’t want to know. I don’t want
it to be any certain way. At this moment, all I care about is having a good
conversation and being silly and going with the flow. My level of attraction to
her is in the seven-to-eight range. I can’t tell if she’s attracted to me, but I think
she probably is at least somewhat.
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CALENDAR
JUNE 08
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[ CONCERTS ] [ MORE CONCERTS ]
presents
6/27: True Colors Tour:
Cyndi Lauper, The B-52’s,
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
A night of 80s pop hits, rock & roll and
new wave. Viejas Concerts in the Park,
viejasentertainment.com
6/27: An Evening with Fergie
The pop sensation makes them boys go loco. San
Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
6/30: “Weird Al” Yankovic
The zany mastermind behind Eat It, Smells Like
Nirvana and Amish Paradise performs his hit song
parodies. San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
5/2: SUM 41
The Canadian rock group performs as part
of Wave House’s Sundaze concert series.
Presented by PacificSD and Channel 933.
Wave House, Mission Beach, wavehouse.com
[ ART/CULTURE ]
6/3: The Cure
The legendary British rock band is still going
strong. Cox Arena, SDSU campus, cox-arena.com
6/7: The Beach Boys
Four decades later, the Boys continue to deliver
the sounds of summer. Humphrey’s by the Bay,
Shelter Island, humphreysconcerts.com
6/7-8: The English Beat,
Elijah Emmanuel, Venice
Just a few of the bands that comprise this year’s
Fiesta Del Sol. Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach,
sbfiestadelsol.net
6/8: FM 94/9 Independence Jam
Flogging Molly, Cold War Kids, The Hold Steady,
MGMT, Santogold, Nortec Collective and many
more perform at the radio station’s annual rock
festival. Southwestern College, Chula Vista,
fm949sd.com
6/20: Death Cab for Cutie
Seattle’s Indie darlings tour to promote their new
album, Narrow Stairs. SDSU Open Air Theater,
cox-arena.com
6/22: Billy Idol
The bleached-blonde rebel yells his signature
songs. 4th & B, Downtown, 4thandb.com
© 2008 DC comics. All rights reserved.
All characters, names and images are trademarked.
5/17: Thought to pop
Opening Reception
Comic book legend, Jim Lee, and his team
from WildStorm Productions, a division of
DC Comics, display their mind-blowing
work. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library,
La Jolla, ljathenaeum.org
6/3-6/8: Cats
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s hit Broadway
musical returns to San Diego.
Civic Theatre, Downtown, broadwaysd.com
6/10: 35mm: Offshore
The San Diego Film Festival and the W Hotel
team up to present an evening of surf-themed
documentaries under the stars. Come get a
henna tattoo, see world-class sand sculptures
and sink your toes in the sand on W’s Beach.
W Hotel, Downtown, sdff.org

[ MORE ART/CULTURE ]
6/20-22, 6/27-29: New Perspective Festival
This theatrical festival is devoted to San Diego
directors, actors, writers and producers.
Twenty-four plays will be performed over two
weekends. Swedenborg Hall,
University Heights, perspectivefest.com
6/22: 8th Annual Taste of Adams AveNUE
Twenty of the neighborhood’s finest
restaurants serve samples to those strolling
down the quaint, antique-shop-lined street.
Normal Heights, adamsaveonline.com
6/22-27: San Diego Restaurant Week
The annual citywide celebration includes
130+ restaurants offering three-course
meals at steep discounts. All around the city,
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
[ Sports/Fitness ]
6/1: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
This world-renowned footrace features 26 bands,
one for every mile. Pat Benatar and lead guitarist
Neil Giraldo perform at the finish line.
Balboa Park to Pacific Beach to MCRD,
rnrmarathon.com
6/9-14: U.S. Open
Golf’s top players hit the links to vie for the
coveted title. Torrey Pines Golf Course,
torreypinesgolfcourse.com
[ OUTDOOR ]
6/1: Summer Nights at Sea World
Energetic new shows, longer hours and enhanced
fireworks shows last through September 1.
SeaWorld, seaworld.com
6/13, 20, 27: Fine Wine Time
Sample fine California wines and enjoy
complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live music in a
tropical bayfront paradise. FREE admission. FREE
bay tours on the Bahia Belle begin at 7 p.m.
Catamaran Resort, Catamaranresort.com
6/14-15: Cinema Under the Stars
Watch the Hitchcock thriller The Man Who Knew Too
Much from a patio theatre located behind Tops Hair
Salon. Mission Hills, topspresents.com
6/28: First day of Nighttime Zoo and
Park at Dark
The animals are more active at night. Enjoy
extended hours and magnificent sunsets. San Diego
Zoo & the Wild Animal Park, sandiegozoo.org
[ more outdoor ]
6/14-7/4: 2008 San Diego County Fair
Major national bands perform live in concert
amid the aroma of fried Twinkies, carnies and
farm animals. Del Mar Fairgrounds, sdfair.com
[ CHARITY ]
6/8: 25th Annual Wine & Roses
Charity Event
An afternoon of medal-winning wines paired with
haute cuisine. Proceeds benefit Camp Oliver and the
charities of the Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego.
Westgate Hotel, Downtown, westgatehotel.com
6/28: Loews Coronado Bay
Resort Surf Dog Competition
See dogs surf! Really. This competition for man’s best
friend benefits the resort’s Good Neighbor Council.
Loews Coronado, loewssurfdog.com
6/28-29: La Jolla Festival of the Arts
Check out 190 award-winning local and national
artists, food vendors, musicians, luxury car displays
and book signings by nationally recognized authors.
Proceeds support programs for San Diegans with
disabilities. UCSD Campus, lajollaartfestival.org
[ GRAND OPENING ]
6/21: The W’s Grand Reopening (See page 14.)
PacificSD, DJhere and Dtown Productions present the
re-unveiling of one of the City’s hottest hotels. Fat DJs,
giant party, big fun. W Hotel, Downtown, whotels.com
[ NIGHTLIFE ]
6/12: Firehouse 1st Anniversary
One of the hottest new venues to hit the beach in
a decade celebrates its first birthday. Firehouse
American Eatery + Lounge, PB, firehousepb.com
[ Fashion/Beauty ]
6/12: Spa Soiree at the Hotel Del
It’s a whole new kind of happy hour, including
champagne and spa treatments. Relax with a
50-minute Swedish massage or a deep cleansing
facial for $120. Hotel Del Coronado, hoteldel.com
6/27-28: Bazaar Del Mundo’s Art
in Fashion Marketplace
Local designers exhibit their worldly goods at this
fashion fiesta. Old Town, bazaardelmundo.com

LOVE
[ Basic Instinct ]
Off to a great start, Haleh and Adam leave East Village
Tavern and head over to the neighboring BASIC Urban
Kitchen & Bar. During the leisurely stroll, Adam points
out buildings, stars, people. Haleh laughs, and the two
already seem like a happy couple. BASIC’s
giant roll-up glass doors reveal that the place is
packed, the mood electric. Haleh and Adam are
ushered to their private table in BASIC’s industrialvibed
VIP lounge. After their thin crust pizza arrives,
the daters are finally given some privacy. PacificSD
calls the next day to see how the big night ended up.
THANK YOU
Tonight’s love connection
was amplified by the
energetic ambiance at
East Village Tavern & Bowl,
combined with the smooth
industrial vibe at BASIC
Urban Kitchen + Bar.
E a s t V i l l a g e Ta v e r n & B o w l
9 3 0 M a r ke t St ., 619. 67 7. 2 69 5
bowlevt.com
BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar
410 Tenth Ave., 619.531.8869
barbasic.com
she says...
Bowling at East Village Tavern was a lot of fun, and Basic was great. They
were playing cool old school hip-hop, the staff was friendly, and I liked the
ambiance for sure. Adam and I both like artichoke and sundried tomatoes,
so we ordered a pizza with that plus chicken and mushrooms.
Things turned out way better than I expected. We were talking on an intellectual/spiritual
level, but it wasn’t all philosophical. We talked about our
likes and dislikes, our families, backgrounds, education. It surprised me
how much we were on the same wavelength.
We stayed at Basic until 1:30 a.m. or so, a little before they closed down.
After that, we walked back to my place, and Adam took a cab home. That
was around two o’clock. Was there a goodnight kiss? I don’t want to share
that, but something happened, and it was nice. Adam’s a good looking
guy, and there was definitely a spark, more than just a friendly attraction.
I definitely would like to go out with Adam again. I think he’s on the same
page, but I don’t know for sure. I don’t know if I gave off the energy or the
impression that I am interested in dating, because we didn’t really talk
about that. I gave him my number but didn’t take his. I’m not sure what the
future holds – I kind of wanted to leave it up to him.
he says...
I’m not really a big pizza guy, but the food at Basic was really good. And I
liked the eclectic kind of retro-rock the DJ was spinning. I would definitely
go back there and to East Village Tavern. Bowling was a blast.
At first, I had the impression that maybe Haleh was the kind of person who
makes you earn trust, but it turns out that she’s like me—she starts out
with a 100% trust factor, and if you screw up, you lose it. That was refreshing.
I like hanging out with people who are confident and have a level of
trust in other people.
We had a very high-level conversation about a lot of different topics.
Haleh has so many appealing qualities; she’s definitely a brilliant person,
and she’s a very sexy woman. Put those two things together, and I’m very
attracted.
This was my first blind date, and it was awesome. I doubt that a lot of blind
dates turn out like this one did. It was super fun, silly and random. You
can’t have a better night than that. Was there a goodnight kiss? Are you
kidding? We made out at Basic, then left there at around 1:30. I walked her
home, gave her a big kiss goodnight and got her phone number. It was
one of the best dates of my life. I already called her for a second date.
CONCLUSION: Finding the right guy for Haleh took some serious searching, but the hard work paid off. Haleh was looking for serious; Adam wanted
everything to be “silly and random.” In the end, the two seem to have met in the middle, saving PacificSD from throwing another gutter ball. Four
days later, Haleh joined Adam for dinner at Downtown’s famed Oceanaire Seafood Room. A weekend getaway has already been planned. Strike!
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10 reasons not
to get in shape
this summer
If you bulk up too much, airlines
might charge you more for plane tickets.
Watching the Olympics is exhausting enough.
Mail-order steroids don’t pack the
same punch they used to.
These days, you can get no-interest financing for gastric
bypass surgery.
You just bought Star Jones old wardrobe
on eBay.
You are what you eat… eat someone who has a
perfect body.
Actually, you are already in shape—
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Your workout schedule conflicts with all-u-can-eat
wing night.
Marathons take too long.
You’re just ten pounds away from qualifying for
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