Business
“Add Cheese and Dip”
“Someday, I’ll ask you to marry me!” That was my “romantic” proposal to the wonderful woman who agreed to share her life with me. It was the ’60s, a time when fondue was the cuisine du jour. Fondue is defined as “a sauce like dish of Swiss origin made with melted cheese and seasonings together […]
Big First Anniversary Sale Special Alert!
The Front Porch, whose presence in Mission Hills has been a wonderful and highly valued addition to the neighborhood, will celebrate its First Anniversary in Mission Hills on Friday, August 7. Located at 928 Fort Stockton Drive, The Front Porch has immediately integrated itself into the Mission Hills community. To celebrate their First Birthday, The […]
The Debate Over A Fiduciary Standard
Back in April of this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would require investment advisors to retirement plans to follow a Fiduciary Standard. The proposed rule has sparked a fierce debate in the industry, as brokers who do not want to be held to this standard argue that the new […]
Enoteca Adriano – A Neighborhood Gem
Enoteca Adriano is a neighborhood gem. Located at the north end of Cass Street in Pacific Beach, the restaurant serves the young, hip, beach oriented population that lives nearby…and those lucky other people “in the know.” Close to its intersection with Garnet Avenue, Cass Street can be busy with traffic. But the hustle and bustle […]
CAKE Wins the “Food Network’s” Cake Wars
Jennifer Duncan and Kimberly Gafter of CAKE, located at 3085 Reynard Way in Mission Hills, a premiere bakery for wedding cakes and special occasion cakes, recently won the “Food Network’s” Cake Wars. They will be competing again in the fall for more recognition and awards. CAKE creates one-of-a-kind cakes for weddings, birthdays, corporate events or […]
San Diegans Share Talent and Lots of Creativity
Mission Hills Music & Arts Festival Those of us who get to see and experience the various dimensions of creativity and talent in San Diego know that we have some of the best and aspiring entertainers and artists right in our own backyard. Every day, I am overly amazed at what we have to offer: […]
It’s Summer in the Hills
by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID Summer is in full swing and Mission Hills is definitely hopping. As both a business owner and someone who truly loves this neighborhood, it’s heartening and exciting to see so many folks out and about. Neighborhood shops and restaurants are bustling, the streets are filled with families, dogs, […]
Cast a “vote” for OUR neighborhood……
by Trish Watlington One year ago I wrote my first column for the Presidio Sentinel as president of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District. Thank you for letting me know you read it, I look forward to contributing each month. Thank you Patty Ducey-Brooks for offering our neighborhood business association a continuing voice in a […]
What on Earth is a “Liquid Alternative”?
Scarcely a day goes by that I don’t receive a call or at least two emails from somebody trying to sell me a “Liquid Alternative” mutual fund. Thankfully, only one of my clients has come to me saying “I’ve got to have some of these.” So what are these things and why might you want […]
Lingerie that Expresses Attitude and Self Esteem
For decades now, the average American woman has considered bras and panties as just underwear – functional and utilitarian garments that are hidden and forgotten as soon as something goes on over them. In 2015 a growing number of women are quickly discovering the magic and excitement of high-quality lingerie, adding enhanced comfort and style. […]
