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With the hopes of creating a cohesive identity, the restaurants on the North end of India Street in Mission Hills have begun branding themselves as International Restaurant Row (IRR). Banners and signage are coming soon for the newly minted restaurant district.
Ever since Babycakes Hillcrest first opened the 3766 Fifth Ave. location in 2009, owners Christopher Stavros and Rafael Del Rio have taken the community by storm. The café, bar and cupcakery has become so popular, in fact, the duo was approached about opening a second location in North Park. Currently open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Babycakes Balboa Park is located adjacent to the Balboa Tennis Club tennis courts at 2221 Morley Field Dr
In recent years, San Diego has developed a reputation as a craft brewing hub, with each neighborhood having its own hotspot where local beer lovers gather. With the upcoming opening of the Hillcrest Brewing Company, Hillcrest now has a brewpub to call its own. For 20 years, the partners behind the MO’s Universe restaurant group have operated Urban MO’s Bar and Grill, Gossip Grill and Baja Betty’s. Now, the restaurant owners are brewing unique beers for the Brewing Company.
Elimination of MAD leaves many unanswered questions By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor Many unanswered questions remain with the elimination of the Greater Golden Hill Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) with several economic details still unknown. However, the first official adjustments have been made and the County will henceforth send tax
By Eva Posner | SDUN Reporter In 2011, a group of entrepreneurs in Bankers Hill decided it was time for the community to come into its own, so they came together, to form the Bankers Hill Business Group. Sheryl Thompson, Hillcrest Optical co-owner said, “A lot of people don’t realize
By Margie M. Palmer | SDUN Reporter After many voiced concerns about possible graffiti on the newly constructed Aldine Drive restoration wall, an anti-graffiti coating has been placed. The wall was constructed after an uncommonly high amount of rainfall during the 2004 season eroded sections of slope between Van Dyke
By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is one of the lowest-staffed departments in the country, yet San Diego’s crime rate is at its lowest since 1969. This is in part possible because of the many SDPD Volunteers, who were honored at a luncheon on
By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor The Friends of Balboa Park recently completed Phase I of the Sixth Avenue Playground Enhancement Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony for new play equipment on March 28. The organization dedicated and opened the play area, which is located in Balboa Park between Thorn
Charles Marohn of Strong Towns to speak on community development By Dave Schwab | SDUN Reporter Hillcrest 2.0, the umbrella under which several community meetings have been held to discuss future development, is hosting a curbside chat. Organized by the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA), feedback from these meetings will be
More than 100 Kensington households participate in effort each year By Dave Fidlin | SDUN Reporter The annual Kensington Garage Sale, an event designed to give residents an opportunity to part with unneeded belongings and meet with fellow neighbors, is returning for its 14th year from 8 a.m. to noon