reality p.B. - Pacific San Diego Magazine

H a p p y N e w y e a r ! 

january 2007 

12 

things p.B. 

women 

want you 

to know 

reality p.B. 

2 locals, 1 blind date 

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his outfit: jep, 

7501 la jolla 

blvd. 

her outfit: 

haute culture, 

5628 la jolla, 

blvd. 

8 voice 

What’s your New Year’s 

resolution? 

Your neighbors pledge to 

make 2007 count. 

0 taste 

Roe, roe, roe your boat 

Drop anchor at Kabuki Sushi for 

some rockin’ rolls. 

w taste 

Feelin’ hot, hot, hot! 

Spicy food keeps you warm in 

the blistering cold. 

r style 

Reality PB: Makeover 

PBM reformats local singles 

with new looks. 

y love 

Reality PB: Matchmaker 

A champagne-soaked blind 

date at Tower 23. 

i home 

Get a move on 

Avalon’s mid-century architecture 

modernizes local skyline. 

s shape 

A run with a view 

Step into the new year with local 

runs and marathon tips. 

f cover story 

Under Cover 

Behind the scenes with PBM at our 

Catamaran Spa cover shoot. 

k stuff 

Balancing work and waves 

Local real estate agent Ted Lucier 

displays a few of his favorite things. 

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Johnny V 

Casually upscale restaurant/bar/nightclub 

lights up Garnet. 

x groove 

Party on 

Pacific Beach’s nightlife scene, the ’07-tini, 

91X’s Chris Rocks. 

v think 

12 things PB women want 

you to know 

Did she say that out loud? 

2007! 

photographs 

christa renee 

Happy 

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cat lilly

PuBLiSheR 

David Perloff 

ASSoCiATe PuBLiSheR 

Simone Perloff 

ConTRiBuTinG PhoToGRAPheRS 

Christa Renee, Stacey Millett, Derek Coleman 

CReATive DiReCToR 

Rosemary Cassidy 

ART DiReCToR 

Kim Cuffe 

hAiR & MAKeuP 

Cat Lilly 

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seCond row: Amy Bartlett, Jeff o’Brien, Judd handler, Danae Blythe 

PACiFiC BeACh MAGAziNe 

4312 Cass Street, Pacific Beach, CA 92109 (858) 274-1111 

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publisher’s note 

look, boy, there’s a zebra in the backyard!” my 

grandfather said. African wildlife in the back 

yard? I was eight, not stupid. 

The year was 1978. The place was my grandfather’s 

Escondido home, which overlooked 

what felt like the world—from Lake Hodges 

all the way to the hot air balloons at Del Mar. At the time, 

you had to take a dirt road to get there. Today it’s “freeway 

friendly.” I was on tippy-toes, hoping, but not expecting 

to spot exotic animals through a rusty telescope. And 

what did I see? A mother-lovin’ zebra. 

The animal turned out to be one of thousands living at 

the Wild Animal Park. The memory is part of the magnetism 

that lured me here, to Pacific Beach, in 1993. 

I moved from the east coast into an apartment behind 

Vons, at Garnet and Ingraham. The 5 a.m. beep of those 

damn produce trucks reversing into the delivery bay will 

never leave me—even now that Staples has replaced 

Vons. I landed a gig writing high school sports stories for 

the La Jolla Light for 50 bucks a pop. Next was writing 

press releases and being the $6-an-hour fileboy for Spike 

‘n’ Mike’s Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation. 

Manifest destiny had gotten me pretty far, but not all 

the way to the coast. I needed mucho mas dinero to move 

west, up the alphabet, from Ingraham all the way to Cass 

or Bayard or so. My next apartment, though bigger, was 

still a solid quarter-mile from the sand. But it was in Pacific 

Beach, in Southern California, and that turns out to have 

been the whole point. 

In San Diego, whether you live a few steps or a car-ride 

away from the beach, you can wear flip-flops in January 

and sunburn your feet. You can learn a hundred words in 

Spanish, even if you’re a gringo from Philadelphia. You can 

meet your wife at a gay bar (it was straight night, I swear) 

and live the dream that is Southern California, whether 

you’re from Poway or Norway. 

Pacific Beach Magazine celebrates the beautiful life 

along the coast in Southern California. It’s about trying 

to catch a glimpse of the zebra in the backyard to create 

memories that last lifetimes. 

Please enjoy this premier issue of Pacific Beach Magazine. 

If you live or work in Pacific Beach or Mission Beach, 

you received this in your mailbox for free. Your neighbors 

received copies, too. In fact, we mail 27,000 free copies 

(one to every single condo, apartment, house and business 

in the region) every single month. The magazine is 

also available countywide—check pacificbeachmag.com. 

Thanks to my wife, my person, my rock, my Simone; to 

Donna, Marcia, Mike and Roger, for 13 wonderful years; to 

Rosemary for kick-ass design; to Kirsten, for her way with 

words; to Corey, the furn king; to Mark, the dry cleaning 

king; to Brad, the printing wiz; to Kim, for the spaces in between; 

to Mom, for my love of words; to Ed, for summers 

at the shore; to Ruth, the planet’s sweetest Grandma; to 

the Captain, for being on board; to Joel, my unwavering 

buddy-brother; and big ups to Ann, my cosmopolitan karaoke 

girl, who made my dream come true. —dmp

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groove think 

What’s your 

new year’s resolution? 

The eGGS hAve Been noGGeD, The BALLS DRoPPeD 

(AT TiMeS SquARe AnD LA JoLLA AvenTine), AnD The 

ChAMPAGne BoTTLeS ReCYCLeD. A new YeAR in PB 

PARADiSe iS unfoLDinG—heRe’S whAT SoMe CoASTAL 

foLKS ReSoLve To ChAnGe foR 2007. 

“The 

Pacific 

Beach 

Planned 

Parenthood will 

start carrying the 

male birth 

control pill this 

year. I resolve to 

be first in line!” 

—BuBBA, 25, BARTenDeR, LiveS on 

ChALCeDonY ST. 

“For the 80th 

year in a row, 

I make this 

oath to myself: 

this is the year 

in which I will 

finally learn 

to surf. Like 

you kids say, 

‘fer sure.’” 

—RuTh, 97, ReTiReD, LiveS in 

LAGunA BeACh 

“I resolve to get one of those 

weed cards, and then visit 

every medical marijuana dispensory in 

the county. Oh yeah, I have glaucoma 

real bad. Can’t see a thing.” 

—DAviD, 36, RenAiSSAnCe MAn, LiveS in CARLSBAD 

I’m going to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll 

Marathon in June. I hate running—but I’ve 

got to cross it off my life list.” 

—GAvin, 31, fiRe PRevenTion SPeCiALiST, LiveS on ThoMAS ST. 

i’ll show you mine if you show me yours. 

“Teach my boyfriend 

that ‘romantic 

dinner’ means steak 

at Lamont Street Bar 

& Grill—not steak tacos at PB 

Bar & Grill.” 

—JennY, 28, 

SPeCiAL eDuCATion TeACheR, 

LiveS on ReeD ST. 

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his outfit: jep, 7501 la jolla blvd. her outfit: flow, 5631 la jolla blvd. bracelet by l.a. rack, 1031 garnet ave. 

photograph by christa renee. hair and makeup by cat lilly

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IMPLANTS 

Be a KNOCKOUT 

in the NEW YEAR 

body 

SCULPTING 

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face 

LIFTS 

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Cosmetic Dermatology Division: Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D., William F. Groff, D.O. 

*Denotes Member 

9850 Genesee Avenue, Suites 130 & 480 

Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla Campus 

800.942.2816 • www.ljcsc.com 

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REJUVENATION

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roe, 

roe, 

roe, 

your 

boat 

The BeACh iS 

SwiMMinG wiTh 

SuShi JoinTS. PBM 

ShowS You one 

fun wAY To RoLL 

momma said: don’t play with your food, son. 

p.B. 

has more sushi joints per capita than just about anywhere else. 

Walking west on Garnet Ave. from Ingraham St., the progression 

of storefronts is something like: sushi, clothing boutique, 

sushi, tattoo shop, sushi... Starbucks. 

So who’s got the best hand-roll in town? Tough to say. But for great food, 

friendly chefs (Saul, Carlos and Adrian) and a killer vibe, try Kabuki. 

At Kabuki Sushi the rolls come to you. Small boats float around an oval, racetrack-like 

moat that encircles the sushi bar. Sushi chefs cut and roll inside the 

moat, then put the goods on the boats, which travel around the bar to you. Don’t 

miss the boat—grab what you want before it speeds off to your right and someone 

else reels it in. 

When you’ve eaten whatever floats your boat, your plates are counted and your 

check is delivered. No surprises—a picture of each plate and its corresponding 

price are displayed on the menu, so you know what your roll will cost before 

you download it from the moat. 

cafe japengo 

An upscale La 

Jolla restaurant. 

The big party 

scene goes off 

Thursday nights. 

8960 university 

Center lane 

858.450.3355 

up 

the 

coast 

ra sushi 

The music is 

pumping, and the 

atmosphere is as 

stimulating as a 

bite of wasabi. 

474 Broadway 

downtown 

619.321.0021 

doWn 

the 

coast 

And owner Charlie Yoon hasn’t 

raised prices in seven years. 

Guys have tried floating business 

cards to hot chicks on the 

other side of the bar. Hot chicks 

have (much) less frequently been 

spotted taking the bait. 

Hot sake, cold beer, cool music. 

Try Kabuki Sushi. Ask for a 

#3 hand roll. 

4475 mission Blvd., in Seacoast 

Square, across Garnet 

Ave. from Pacific Beach 

Bar & Grill and Moondoggies. 

pacificbeachkabukisushi.com. 

schools 

of fish 

Great news! CookinG 

sChool: 

“hands-on BasiC sushi” 

Pacific Beach’s celebrated 

culinary epicenter, Great 

News! Cooking School, 

offers this basic course for 

only $69. Expert instructor 

Mineko Moreno will 

coach you in everything 

from sushi bar etiquette to 

sushi rice. You’ll be rocking—and 

rolling—like a 

pro in no time. Visit 

www.great-news.com. 

A downtown school with 

wine-cellar ambience: 

www.sdwineculinary.com. 

his outfit: jep, 7501 la jolla blvd. her outfit: haute culture 5628 la jolla blvd. earrings by l.a. rack,1031 garnet ave. 

photograph by christa renee

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¡aye caramba, she’s one hot pepper! 

siamese basil 

Cheerful, casual 

North County 

favorite for fiery 

Thai cuisine. 

527 s. Coast 

hwy. 101 

encinitas 

760.753.3940 

up 

the 

coast 

bud’s louisiana 

food shoppe 

An authentic 

sample of French 

Quarter spice in 

Little Italy. 

2034 kettner 

Blvd. 

619.239.4210 

doWn 

the 

coast 

feelin’ hot, 

hot, hot!!! 

The hoTTeST ReSTAuRAnTS in PB... LiTeRALLY! 

frosty winters by the beach hardly call for a parka. But if 

you want to feel warm when the thermometer dips all 

the way to the 50s, spicy food may do the trick. Here are 

some local hot spots that will get you all fired up. 

1 

lanna thai 

4501 mission Bay drive 

Don’t let the serene interior fool you—Lanna Thai can 

pack a blistering punch. Fortunately, you get to determine the 

fire of your feast. Pick a noodle or 

curry dish from the restaurant’s 

expansive menu, and 

select your spice factor: 

one for sensitive souls, 

up to ten for true 

fire-breathers. www. 

lanathaicuisine.com 

2 

star oF 

india 

1820 Garnet 

avenue 

Star of India’s decidedly 

un-spicy strip mall 

setting masks the extreme 

flavor of its food. The chefs 

aren’t afraid to get your mercury 

health stat 

studies show that 

capsaicin, a chemical found 

in chili peppers, can 

relieve pain, help prevent 

ulcers and lower 

cholesterol by up to 

27 % 

rising, but they also cater to those who can’t stand the heat. 

Curries can be customized to suit diners’ spice threshold, from 

slightly hot to utterly scorching. www.starofindia.com 

3 

Chateau orleans 

926 turquoise street 

Almost as strange as it is spicy, the cuisine at this Cajun/ 

Creole joint is as colorful as the restaurant’s Nawlins namesake. 

Bold diners can sample crawfish, catfish—and alligator 

meat. Even more basic dishes can be beaucoup hot. Thankfully, 

entrees come with popover bread and cooling honey 

butter. www.chateauorleans.com 

4 

GrinGo’s Cantina 

4474 mission Boulevard 

It isn’t hard to find good Mexican food in PB, but 

sometimes the nearest taco stand is no bueno. So, hooray for 

Gringo’s, a restaurant that seasons its caliente cuisine with a 

dash of class. After a few hot bites, sizzling tongues can be 

refreshed with a frozen margarita—on Mondays, they’re halfprice. 

www.gringoscantina.com 

her outfit: l.a. rack, 1031 garnet ave. his outfit: jacket, macy’s. t-shirt, american apparel, 1280 garnet ave. 


S U S H I 

Fresh Sushi 

Warm Sake 

Cool People 

Sweet Prices 

4475 Mission Blvd • Pacific Beach 

858.270.1986 

pacificbeachkabukisushi.com 

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ReAlitY P.B. 

makeover 

PBM SenDS Two STAR-CRoSSeD LoCALS on A DReAM BLinD DATe. BuT fiRST, TheY neeD fAShion-AnD-BeAuTY oveRhAuLS, 

BeCAuSe even if The niGhT’S A TRAGeDY, TheiR hAiR ShouLDn’T Be. moderated By kirsten noelle huBBard 

why loren needs 

a new look 

Come on, Chewbacca! 

Tame that mane —it’s 

a shame to hide those 

dazzling eyes and that 

baby face under so 

much facial hair. His 

style needs to catch up 

with his age. 

loReN 

Adrienne Marre at Sirens 

Salon trims Loren’s mane 

to emphasize his oh-sopurr-worthy 

face. 

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groove think 

BeFoRe 

loren Graves 

aGe: 27 

lives: enCinitas 

oCCupation: 

restaurant 

manaGer/ Film 

editor 

why he needs 

a date 

Simple, unadulterated 

curiosity. 

what he’s 

lookinG For 

Brains and personality 

rank far above looks 

in Loren’s little black 

book— although hot 

brunettes score 

extra points. 

AFteR AFteR 

It’s unanimous— 

Loren’s shaggy 

goatee has got 

to go. 

The River offers 

endless options 

to update Loren’s 

sloppy style. 

JeNNell 

Sirens Salon’s Moira Z. 

repairs Jennell’s distressed 

locks. Jennell 

insists “The blond stays!” 

Adrienne’s vibrant 

palette brings 

out Jennell’s best 

features. 

BeFoRe 

jennell mott 

aGe: 26 

lives: Cass street 

oCCupation: 

it Business 

manaGer 

why jennell 

needs a new look 

Her hair’s got that 

coveted beach-blonde 

glow, but it’s overprocessed 

and unhealthy. 

As for style, a new 

perspective is priceless—and 

today it’s 

actually free. 

why she needs 

a date 

According to Jennell, 

she hasn’t been doing 

too well on her own. 

what she’s 

lookinG For 

She’s a sucker for 

muscles, short hair, 

strong facial features, 

and witty personalities—essentially, 

educated jocks. 

Jennell heads 

to The River for 

Simone’s expert 

glamorization skills. 

clothing courtesy of the river,1020 garnet ave. hairstyling and makeup by sirens salon and day spa, 910 grand ave. 

photographs by stacey millett

ReAlitY P.B. 

the big 

date 

fReShLY MADe-oveR, ouR heRoeS MeeT 

BY CRYSTAL PieR. we hoPe SPARKS fLY. 

moderated By kirsten noelle huBBard 

his First impression: Loren sees only two things: blond 

hair and leopard-print shoes. “I usually date more casual 

girls,” he says. “But she’s cute. I’m still open-minded.” 

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her First impression: “Cute, but not really my type,” 

she says. But she softens to Loren’s calming attributes. “He 

seems very laid-back, super chill—not pretentious at all.” 

at First GlanCe: After hours of 

primping and preparation, our 

potential lovebirds are finally 

ready to meet. On the Pacific 

Beach boardwalk, we set them 

loose against a stunning backdrop 

and hope for the best. 

view From aBove: 

Straining to catch a glimpse 

of PB’s legendary green 

flash, Loren says he strains 

to “maintain entertaining 

conversation.” 

sunset stroll: Taking 

advantage of the warm 

evening, they wander down 

Crystal Pier. No better place for 

small talk—only, “I feel like I’m 

pulling teeth to get him to say 

anything,” Jennell says. 

tower Bar: Then it’s downstairs 

for more drinks. They commend 

each other’s style: “He’s very fashion-forward,” 

says Jennell. Loren 

applauds her “rickety pier walk” 

in the infamous leopard heels. 

the moment oF truth 

tower 23: Drinks in hand, 

they continue to chat on Tower 

23’s rooftop terrace. “Our 

conversation started to flow 

more as the date progressed,” 

Jennell says. “Or it could have 

been the champagne.” 

drinkinG, more dininG: Seated 

before the shimmering wave wall 

at JRDN Surf: Sky: Spirit, Jennell 

requests the ahi tuna—burnt, not 

seared. Loren orders the Sonoma duck 

breast. After that...well, not much. 

ratings game 

the 

lonG- 

awaited 

postdate 

wrap up! 

loren 

rates 

jennell 

jennell 

rates 

loren 

eYes: 10 10 

“Hot, but she acted like she 

knew it.” —Him 

“Stunning.” —Her 

BRAiNs: 7 6 

“Minus points for being a party 

girl.” —Him 

“Know-it-all!” —Her 

hoNestY: 10 6 

“Honest, or so I think.” — Him 

“Possibly putting up a 

front.” — Her 

l on j overall: “Three hours, 

five drinks, 600 pictures—a 

good warm-up to a girl who 

seems fun, cute, career-oriented 

and a good sport. But I never 

felt any spark.” 

j on l overall: “Definitely 

had the eyes and kindness going 

for him. But the date itself was a 

little awkward—I felt like he was 

trying too hard. And I wish he 

would have let them cut his hair 

a little more!” 

delicious dinner, drinks and a super date courtesy of tower 23 hotel and jrdn restaurant, 723 felspar st. 

photographs by stacey millett

910 Grand Avenue 

P a c i f i c B e a c h 

Ph: 858 483.2887 

www.sirensspa.com 

On the first Wednesday of every month, experience our... 

SPA AND SALON SAMPLER 

For only $100, you can sample 3 mini services from the salon and spa with full 

use of the Steam Room and Relaxation Lounge. Includes food and beverages! 

Choose from facials, waxing, massage, salt scrubs and more! 

We also use and recommend TIGI, SFactor, Catwalk, 

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Sip glasses of wine in the Courtyard. Sample Appetizers on the patio. 

Home-Made Italian Cuisine for 19 Delicious Years 

1762 Garnet Ave • Pacific Beach 

Ph: 858.581.6777 • lotsapasta.com 

new chef • fresh menu • good times 

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The GiAnT 

hoLe on 

hoRnBLenD 

STReeT hAS 

finALLY Been 

fiLLeD in. 

get a move on 

w 

hat had been a vacant lot (behind 24-Hour Fitness, next to Frazee 

Paint) for years recently became an immense excavation, and is now 

subterranean parking for Avalon, an ultra-hip condo complex with 24 

residential units and 13 ground-floor retail spaces, slated for completion 

by April. 

Exploding real estate prices have spurred developers to convert local apartment 

buildings into condo communities. Beach cottages are being reborn as multi-story residential 

masterpieces. Dirt lots are growing up to become sparkling additions to the 

coastal skyline. 

“I’ve been observing Pacific Beach 

for the last 20 years,” says Mehran 

Saberi, president of Mayfair Homes, 

Inc., Avalon’s development firm. “I 

have seen rejuvenation due to the 

changes in the housing market and 

the economy.” 

Priced from the low $500,000s, 

Avalon’s posh two-bedroom/two- 

bath condos will sport granite-andstainless 

kitchens and beach-and-bay 

proximity. Saberi hopes to fill the retail 

spaces with boutiques, extending 

a beautiful model kitchen at the avalon 

architect’s rendering of avalon, hornblend 

street’s newest lux address 

the Garnet Ave. shopping district one block south. “People will live, shop and play on 

the same block,” he says. 

The late Henry Hester, San Diego’s modernist architect, designed 3200 Sixth Ave., 

the famous luxury apartment overlooking Balboa Park. “It was the place to live back in 

1959,” says David Lorimer, Avalon’s architect. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a flat roof 

and other mid-century influences, Avalon promises to be the 3200 of Pacific Beach. 

R e A l t o R q & A 

q: 

linda pasas, 

Broker- 

manager, 

prudential 

dunn 

what aBout 

Condo 

Conversions 

—are they a 

Good Buy? 

Condo conver- 

a: sions are a 

great investment 

for several reasons. 

many are remodeled, 

so typically 

you’ll see granite 

countertops, stainless 

steel appliances, 

new fixtures, new 

landscaping, and 

other upgrades. 

most developments 

also come with a 

1-5 year home warranty. 

and they’re 

affordable—as low 

as $169,900 for a 

1 bedroom/1 bath, 

and $279,900 for a 

3 Bed/2 Bath. now 

is a great time to 

buy a condo conversion. 

there are so 

many great loan 

programs for firsttime 

homebuyers, 

which require little 

to no money down, 

and interest rates 

are still near their 

all-time low. 

92109 stats: 

MediAN siNGle 

FAMilY hoMe PRiCe 

$870k 

MediAN CoNdo 

PRiCe 

$575k 

AVeRAGe oNe- 

BedRooM 

MoNthlY ReNtAl 

$1,322 

For more expert advice call 

linda pasas: 619.275.3189 

top by lacy’s boutique, 1041 garnet ave. skirt by berrydog, 1043 garnet ave. bikini by sunsplash, 979 garnet ave. 

fresh produce from albertson’s. vase and plate by underground furniture, 1345 garnet ave. 

photograph by stacey millett. hair and makeup by cat lilly

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J i m A b b o t t a n d A s s o c i a t e s p r o u d l y p r e s e n t s . . . 

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M E R I D I A N R E S I D E N C E 8 0 6 

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a run 

with 

a view 

The gym may be convenient, 

but the scenery— like the stinky, 

sweaty guy on the next treadmill 

— can spoil your workout. 

Why not add some fresh air to 

your routine? Whether you’re a 

rookie or an expert, we’ve got 

a run for you. And you won’t 

need to bring hand sanitizer. 

beginner 

the Boardwalk 

This undemanding two-mile run is 

a perfect way to sample the sport. 

Plus, you’ll get a chance to savor 

your surroundings—including the 

buffet of hot beach bodies. 

start 

at Belmont Park, in Mission 

Beach. 

north along the boardwalk. 

go 

Be careful not to collide with 

rollerbladers, like that notorious 

thong guy, Flash. 

a few blocks past Crystal 

go 

Pier. Your journey culminates 

at Palisades Park. Take a break to 

enjoy the ocean views. 

by strolling back for a cool- 

end 

down. Be sure to grab a 

post-workout beer at ‘Canes Bar 

& Grill, in Mission Beach—you’ve 

earned it! 

tiP: Add some curve to your 

calves by running in the sand. 

intermediate 

Bay/Beach loop 

At six miles, this course around the 

bay is moderately challenging. 

It offers some of the most picturesque 

scenery in San Diego. 

start 

go 

go 

at the Catamaran Resort and 

Spa, on Mission Blvd. 

south along the bay until you 

reach the roller coaster. 

east on West Mission Bay Dr. 

north on Ingraham St. when 

go 

you reach Sea World. Keep 

an ear out for barking sea lions. 

go 

end 

left on Riviera Drive after 

you’ve hopped both bridges. 

at the Catamaran Resort via 

the bayside bike path. 

tiP: In the summer, try this run in 

the evening. If you time it right, 

you’ll pass by Sea World during its 

vibrant fireworks display. 

the stairs to riviera: step it up, baby! 

advanced 

Mt. soledad Circuit 

While this 3.5 mile uphill run will 

make your heart race, the panoramic 

views from the summit are 

truly heart-stopping. 

start 

go 

at the intersection of Garnet 

Ave. and Soledad Mtn. Road. 

three miles uphill, turn right 

on La Jolla Scenic Dr. South. 

end at the Soledad summit. 

Now, settle back and 

survey your realm—you’ve just 

conquered San Diego’s most 

celebrated mountain! 

tiP: Nature-lovers will enjoy 

exploring Mt. Soledad’s various 

hiking trails. 

Running on empty? 

Find motivation among the 

masses! Join the San Diego 

Track Club every Tuesday for a 

group run: www.sdtc.com. 

F i t N e s s q & A 

scott thompson, 

24 hour 

Fitness 

q: 

i want to 

run a 

marathon. 

how should 

i prepare? 

Scott Thompson, 

a: personal trainer 

and running expert 

at the PB 24-Hour 

Fitness, says the key is 

approaching the 26.2 

mile goal gradually. 

“If you’ve just hopped 

out of your desk chair, 

you’ll never make it.” 

26.2 miles is the 

equivalent of running 

home to Pacific Beach 

from Tijuana. Now 

that’s a walk of shame. 

you will Burn 

about 2000 calories, 

if you’re a 120-pound 

featherweight. You’ll 

burn over 3400 calories, 

if you’re a beefy 

200-pounder. 

start traininG 

now to be ready to run 

San Diego’s Rock ‘n’ 

Roll Marathon in June. 

Learn about joining a 

pace club by visiting 

www.sdmarathon.com. 

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FiNisheRs 

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We’re relieved when our models arrive at 

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Sydney and Geoff 

are in for a sweet surprise—and 

they’re 

getting paid for it. 

In addition to being 

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they’re about to revel 

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this genuine vintage 

belt buckle. 

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$48,350 

An ideal combination 

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and luxury, the 

Discovery allows 

Ted to chauffer 

clients around 

in style and tote 

surf gear around 

for silly photographs. 

It also 

serves as a sometimes 

beachfront 

mobile office. 

home 

shape 

al merrick 

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surfboard 

$520 

He might not 

surf as well as 

Kelly Slater—especially 

at Fiesta 

Island—but this 

board, considered 

the greatest 

small-wave board 

Merrick ever designed, 

increases 

Ted’s chance of 

shooting the curl. 

stuff groove think 

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powerBook G4 

$1680 

Ted stays current 

on rippin’ tides 

and housing 

trends with his 

trusty laptop. 

With a few deft 

keystrokes, Ted 

can tell you what 

your beachfront 

condo is worth 

and whether you 

should paddle 

out or sell. 

20 Gigabyte 

ipod 

$229 

This fourth-generation 

iPod 

may already be 

considered an 

antique, but it 

still plays 5,000 

of Ted’s favorite 

tunes. Ted insists 

on superlative 

sound, which is 

why he sports 

Beyerdynamic 

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$149 

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We love Johnny v 

The inSiDe SCooP on The neweST hoT-SPoT ALonG The BouLevARD of DReAMS 

in a neighborhood known in part for its meat 

markets, PBM’s staff are psyched that our office 

is right down the street from a place that’s 

a cut above, Johnny V. 

What was Emerald City, then Plan B, and 

then a two-year remodeling project, is now Johnny 

V, PB’s glistening new nightclub/restaurant and 

lounge. When asked why construction took so long, 

owner Mike Lee says, “Hand me that hammer.” 

Mike’s sometimes painful attention to detail paid off 

big-time: Johnny V’s décor rivals that of hip clubs 

0 

think 

in Vegas. The interior courtyard features a 20-foot 

tall faux tree, facades of four two-story buildings and 

walls with individually laid bricks. 

If you are on the hunt for fresh meat, try Johnny 

V’s new filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and 

zucchini. It’s just $10.95 on Thursdays, their $3 topshelf 

martini night. Bring your appetite and dancing 

shoes to Johnny V. 

open thursday through saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

945 Garnet ave. johnnyvsd.com. 858.274.4833. 

BehiNd the BAR: 

make it a 

double 

double 

Melissa and Jessica 

Schilling are recognized 

as the twin blondes 

from the hit NBC reality 

show Treasure Hunters. 

They’re famous locally 

for mixing it up behind 

the bar at Johnny V. 

what’s it like BeinG 

a tv star? 

m: “A lot harder than it 

looks. There was a lot of 

running!” 

j: “I actually fractured 

my leg. After a 20-mile 

canoe ride down a river 

in Montana, I fell into 

this huge hole and split 

my tibia in half!” Ouch. 

At Johnny V, the twins 

have broken only bottles...and 

a few hearts. 

what do you drink? 

m:“I like to drink Ketel 

One Citron on the rocks. 

But my signature drink is 

a strawberry lemon drop 

martini. I make that for 

the girls who come to 

the bar and are just like 

‘make me something 

good!’” 

Jessica’s signature 

chocolate martini will 

make you see double 

— even when her twin’s 

not around. 

Watch the pair shake 

it Thursday to Saturday 

at Johnny V. 

photograph by stacey millett. nightlife photography by derek coleman

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liBations: 

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the ’07-tini! 

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l 2 FRESH RASPBERRYS 

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think 

chris 

rocks! 

Chris Cantore, host of 

91X radio’s morning 

show, shares his album 

picks for 2007—and 

what he loves about 

Pacific Beach. 

which albums will be 

hot in 2007? 

Modest Mouse’s new 

We Were Dead Before 

The Ship Even Sank. 

It’s the anticipated 

follow-up to the hitladen 

Good News, 

and head Mouseketeer 

Isaac Brock will team 

up with The Smiths’ 

Johnny Marr on guitar. 

Radiohead’s forthcoming 

mid-2007 release 

will undoubtedly rule. 

pB has changed over 

the years. what do 

you miss most? 

A mellow, communitybased,local-musicand-art-infused 

PB 

Block Party—circa 

1990’s. And I will 

always have fond 

memories of Stinger’s 

(the ultimate dive bar) 

and Skip and Donna 

Frye’s surf shop (now 

Tower23). 

what do you love 

about pB now? 

I love PB for a million 

reasons: Tourmaline, 

Bub’s half-priced 

pitchers, R.T.’s patio, 

Lahaina’s deck, Bogart 

Yogurt’s peanut butter 

soft serve, Crest 

Liquor’s staff, Rocky’s 

burgers, Sushi Ota, 

The Fishery, Ichiban, 

World Curry, Kono’s, 

and of course, Ken 

“The Flash,” AKA the 

G-string rollerblader! 

photographs by derek coleman

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pB women 

want you 

to know 

1 

Just 

2 

3 

Dude, 

4 

5 

6 

Spend 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

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because the bar is down the street 

does noT mean i will meet you there. 

Pick me up, dammit! 

four food groups: iced latte, sushi, fish 

tacos, Diet Coke. 

cute wool beanie, dude. But, 

leave it home when you take me to 

dinner, dude. And don’t call 

me “Dude!” 

Your beach cruiser should not be 

tricked out more than your car. in 

fact, don’t trick out either. 

The shortest path to a kiss is $12 in 

flowers, not six $2 drinks. 

two months’ salary on my 

engagement ring. Spend one paycheck 

on my purse. Spend ten minutes 

shaving that goatee. 

Might as well notice my new hair color. 

Your best friend just did. 

Your car should not be bigger or nicer 

than your apartment. 

Don’t tell anyone... 

i’m really 33. 

if you ever want to see them, don’t ask 

if they’re real. 

i have $250,000 equity in 

my condo. 

i’m from new Jersey. 

shape 

stuff 

groove 

think 

dress and accessories from lacy’s boutique, 1041 garnet ave. 

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