COMMUNITY EVENTS IN APRIL (cont.)
MORE THAN A DECADE OF DECADENCE
HILLCREST 2012 by david vera
TASTE OF
t is said that Hillcrest has the perfect balance of nostalgia and novelty in its gastronomic arsenal. From iconic staples such as City Delicatessen and Ono Sushi to warmly welcomed newcomers like The Range Kitchen & Cocktails and Freebirds World Burrito, our community has hosted it all. The best part: we don’t require a car to enjoy the spectrum of snacks available. All we need is a free
afternoon! The 11th Annual Taste of Hillcrest celebration returns on Saturday, April 21 from noon to 4 p.m. and invites us to partake in a self-paced feast of fantastic assortment. For those who are new to the concept, it’s a simple walk down the block. Buy your tickets prior to the
event date for $30 ($35 on the day of), then visit your old favorite bistros or most anticipated estab- lishments and get in line for a delectable nibble or two. For every eatery you visit, your ticket will be hole-punched once. Then, off you go to your next gastronomic adventure. Lisa Weir, Marketing Communications Director at Hillcrest Business Improvement Association (BIA),
explains that guests won’t have to walk five blocks for their nearest restaurant. “We offer a shuttle service, but the restaurants are so close that you can literally go door-to-door tasting.” An ambitious few will try to hit all of the participating restaurants in one fell swoop, though the
generous portions have been known to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. An even better idea, however, is to purchase tickets as early as possibly to secure a “seat,” as the event has sold out com- pletely in previous years. Besides, the reduced ticket price is reason enough. “You’re getting quite a bang for your buck—more than 50 tastes for $30,” said Weir. “Now that’s a deal! You can barely escape one dinner these days for $30.”
The following is a list of the 2012 participants, with the newest establishments highlighted for you to take a peek:
Aladdin Hillcrest Amarin Thai Cuisine Au Revoir French Bistro Babycakes Baja Betty’s Bamboo Lounge & T-Deli Bayu’s Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine Big City Bagels & Deli Bombay Bo’s Seafood Market and Grill Brazen BBQ SmokeHouse & Bar Bread & Cie Burger Lounge Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio Celadon Royal Thai City Delicatessen
Daddy’s Hot Dogs Daphne’s California Greek Eden San Diego Edible Arrangements Einstein Bros Bagels EmpireHouse Urban Palate Fiesta Cantina Fig Tree Cafe Freebirds World Burrito Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt Gossip Grill Huapangos Mexican Cuisine India Palace Cuisine of India Lalos Taco etc. Mexican Grill Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar Lotus Thai Cuisine Luna Grill Mama Testa Taqueria Nami Sushi Bar & Fusion Japanese Ono Sushi Ortega’s, A Mexican Bistro
Osteria Origano Pizzeria Arrivederci Pinkberry Pink Noodle Raku Japanese Fusion Cuisine Saigon On Fifth Tandoori Hut Taste of Thai Taste of Italy Hillcrest The Range Kitchen & Cocktails The Tractor Room The Wine Lover Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill Whole Foods Market
For the most updated list of this year’s participating restaurants, and to purchase tickets online, visit
fabuloushillcrest.com
DEVELOPMENT IN GARDENING: REAP LIFE DIG EVENT Development In Gardening (DIG) asks all
San Diegans to dig as deeply into their pockets as is possible to help plant seeds of transfor- mation at the Annual Reap Life DIG Event. The fundraiser helps DIG to improve the nutrition and health of HIV-affected and at-risk popula- tions by empowering communities to meet its own needs through sustainable gardening. The annual fundraising event takes place at Anthology, 1337 India Street in Little Italy, on Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. For more informa- tion, visit
reaplifedig.org.
WOMEN’S FEST 2012 Guided by the theme “Power of Being a
Woman/El Poder de Ser Mujer,” Women’s Fest 2012 is a day-long festival of workshops, entertainment and resources entirely for women. The goal of this free festival is to em- power women to learn new skills, celebrate women’s creativity, build a stronger and more diverse community and gain access to essen- tial health resources. The entire event is free to attend and open to all, with registration be- ginning promptly the day of the event, Satur- day, April 28, at 10 a.m. Lunchtime activities include lunch, a panel discussion focused on the diversity of women within the LGBT com- munity, live performances, numerous local artisans and vendors, plus prizes. The event, held entirely at the San Diego LGBT Com- munity Center, 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest, wraps up at 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Women’s Resource Center on Facebook at
facebook.com/wrsd or visit
thecentersd.org.
APRIL 2012 | RAGE monthly 13
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76