Food
Father Joe’s Villages Offers First-Glance Tours of Affordable Housing Project
In January, Father Joe’s Villages broke ground for its first affordable housing project of 2020, Benson Place. Representatives for the organization announced that Benson Place will be completed and move-in ready in August 2020. The South San Diego housing community will be the first of Father Joe’s Villages’ Turning the Key initiative to house people […]
Circus Celebrates Summer Meals at 26 Meal-Distribution Sites
The Fern Street Circus brought cheer to Clark Middle School late this past June to promote San Diego Unified School District’s summer meals program, which will continue at all 26 food distribution sites through the summer. Dressed in masks and circus costumes, acrobats and jugglers greeted families and students in City Heights as they picked up […]
Meals on Wheels San Diego County Announces New President and CEO
Meals on Wheels San Diego County’s Board of Trustees announced today that they have selected Brent Wakefield to serve as the agency’s president and CEO. “After a very thorough search, the Board is excited to welcome Brent Wakefield to lead Meals on Wheels San Diego County (MOWSDC) into a bright and bold future,” said Peggy […]
Little Italy Al Fresco draws thousands to downtown San Diego
(San Diego, CA) After seemingly innumerable weeks of staying at home to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 pandemic, hundreds of San Diego residents flocked downtown to enjoy the first ever Little Italy Al Fresco event on Saturday, June 13.
San Diego’s Iconic Fiesta de Reyes Reopens for Residents and Visitors
San Diego’s Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park re-opened its gates on Sunday, May 24, and will be open for in-person dining, shopping, and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Guests can expect enhanced safety features including more […]
Jimbo’s Supports Jewish Family Services Hand Up Food Pantry
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Jimbo’s made a donation to Jewish Family Services Hand Up Food Pantry in the amount of $8,542.80. Following the passing of Proposition 67 in 2016, Jimbo’s is required by California State law to impose a charge of 10 cents on each paper bag they provide to customers. As a result of […]
Ronin Factory Makes $100,000+ Donation to Meals on Wheels San Diego County
San Diego based apparel company Ronin Factory gave a large donation to Meals on Wheels San Diego County. The money was collected from proceeds from every single order they received in the final two weeks of their normal monthly truck giveaway, as well as direct donations by their customers. What started out with a goal […]
Mr. Trustee Scoop Shop in Mission Hills on May 6
Trust Restaurant Group’s (TRG) anticipated creamery Mr. Trustee, led by Executive Pastry Chef Jeremy Harville, debuts on Wednesday, May 6. Located adjacent to Cardellino, TRG’s newest concept in Mission Hills that opened in February, Mr. Trustee will offer rotating seasonal flavors of handcrafted ice cream, soft serve and pints to go from a street-side, walk-up […]
Lucky in Love in Mission Hills
By J. Daniel Geddis Mission Hills Business Improvement District Realtor, Team D&B at One Mission Realty Though it has been celebrated since the 15th century as a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance around the world, if you are anything like me Valentine’s Day can become overwhelming when it feels stores have been […]
Looking For a Special Valentine’s Day Setting?
If you’re looking to share a cozy space with your special someone this Valentine’s Day, Tahona in Old Town, located at 2414 San Diego Avenue, offers a duo of ways to celebrate. Tahona will serve a prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, February 14 in its Oaxaca-inspired dining room, with seating times at 6:30 […]
