Business
Embraceable Summer
by Krista Lombardi, president, Mission Hills BID | Realtor, Lombardi Team at Scott and Quinn Real Estate A very special tradition in Italy is the preparation of nocino liqueur from unripe walnuts and eating snails in celebration of the Summer Solstice and the night of St. John, on June 24. Bonfires are lit and music, […]
It’s Hollywood – Dining At Final Cut
If you haven’t seen the television and print ads for Hollywood Casino, you’ve been living under a rock. It is the newest casino in San Diego County, joining a relatively large number of operations that include familiar names such as Barona, Viejas and Pala. Hollywood Casino opened in October 2016 and, as the new kid […]
You Won’t Get Carded At The Red Card Cafe
Paris is known as the “City of Lights.” To romantics, it is the “city of love.” To foodies, it is the “city of great cuisine.” It is, after all, the city that originated cordon bleu. Even the smallest bistro on the left bank of the city seems to embed extra flavor in even its simplest […]
Honoring Our Heroes
by Krista Lombardi, President, Mission Hills BID The weather is sumptuous enough to wear as we begin the month of May in celebration of La Festa del Lavoro; a time to catch up with friends and family, eat, socialize, dance, and, of course, rest. La Festa del Lavoro is celebrated throughout Italy on May first. […]
Special Delivery Receives Grant to Feed Homeless and Those in Need
Special Delivery, a non-profit organization serving the nutritional needs of disadvantaged San Diegans, has received a grant from the County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) to purchase nutritional foods stocked in its food pantry serving over 5,500 people annually, announced Ruth Henricks, founder and executive director, “We are thrilled to receive this very generous award from […]
Children’s Brand Distroller Launches into U.S. Retail Market at Fashion Valley Mall
Distroller, a lifestyle brand known for creating the most colorful, creative and fun products and experiences for children, will launch into the U.S. retail market and open its first flagship store at Fashion Valley Mall, 7007 Friars Road, Room 732, San Diego, CA 92108. The grand opening event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 […]
Jewish Family Service Awarded $1.8 Million by SANDAG
Senior Transportation Service Provides Ridesharing and Group Shuttles Jewish Family Services (JFS) was awarded nearly $1.8 million from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to provide two years of funding for JFS’s On the Go senior transportation program. On the Go is the largest senior transportation program in San Diego County, serving seniors of […]
A Time to Count Our Blessings
by Krista Lombardi, President, Mission Hills BID Lombardi Team at Scott & Quinn Real Estate In Italy the Monday after Easter is known as La Pasquetta. It is a national holiday and part of the Easter holiday celebrations. It is a popular time to spend in the countryside playing egg focused games and picnicking with […]
Island Prime – At The Point
Starbucks is practically ubiquitous. It seems that wherever I travel, there’s bound to be a location nearby. Well, David Cohn doesn’t have quite the same reach but here in San Diego, a David Cohn restaurant is seemingly within a short drive. At my last count, nineteen of his 21 operations are within San Diego County. […]
BiCE — Worldwide Acclaim
BiCE! How do you pronounce it? “Beez”? “Beys”? “Bike”? Surprise! The name of this outstanding restaurant is pronounced “bee-chay.” The restaurant is named after its founder, Beatrice Ruggeri, who was nicknamed affectionately “Bice.” She was born on a farm in Italy, the eldest of ten children. As such, she had to work hard to help […]
