Hillcrest

A town hall effort

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Communities, Downtown, Featured, Hillcrest, Kensington, Mission Hills, News, North Park, Old Town, University Heights | No Comments

Downtown San Diego Partnership reaches out to neighborhoods to plan for future growth By Cynthia Robertson | SDUN Reporter To some, Downtown San Diego is a treasure to explore; to others it is a tangle of cars and crowds. Either way, Downtown possesses some of the city’s finest resources for residents, visitors and employees.

Uptown Briefs May 10

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Breaking News, Communities, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, News, North Park, South Park, University Heights, Uptown Briefs | No Comments

Water main breaks in North Park A water main broke at the intersection of Georgia Street and Florida Court in North Park shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, May 6. Water from the break ran down Florida Court to Florida Street, reaching several apartment complexes.

More than a diner

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Communities, Featured, Food & Drink, Hillcrest, Restaurant Reviews, University Heights | No Comments

By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review From the man who brings us ginormous meal portions at Hash House a Go Go and puts a slick twist on game meats at The Tractor Room comes the sophisticated little sister of the two, charming us with her soft French accent and roving food boards.

Bad spirits a thing of the past

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Bars & Happy Hours, Communities, Featured, Food & Drink, Hillcrest | No Comments

Come On Get Happy! | Dr. Ink Since the late 1980s, so many restaurants have come and gone suddenly from this bungalow property, but it didn’t take long for Larry Malone to break the so-called curse blamed for their demise.

Taking tattoos to the community

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Communities, Feature, Hillcrest, News, Top Story | No Comments

Local artist strives to be neighborhood ‘stronghold’ for giving back By Morgan M. Hurley | SDUN Assistant Editor Steph Burnside has been inking skin in San Diego for over a decade, eventually opening her own shop Vivid Tattoo and Piercings in University Heights back in 2009.

Uptown Briefs April 26

Posted: April 26th, 2013 | Balboa Park, Breaking News, Communities, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, News, South Park, Talmadge, Uptown Briefs |

New look for Public Library released San Diego Public Library (SDPL) announced April 15 the launch of a new logo and rebranding effort that is designed to better reflect the Library’s new direction, representatives said in the announcement.

Opinion April 26

Posted: April 26th, 2013 | Breaking News, Communities, Hillcrest, Letters to the Editor, Opinion |

Editorial Summer time shouldn’t be hungry time Help feed hungry kids through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program By Kevin Concannon, USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services under secretary

Salt & Cleaver’s renovation

Posted: April 12th, 2013 | Communities, Food & Drink, Hillcrest, News, Top Story |

After extensive remodel, owners bring unique dining concept to Hillcrest By Frank Sabatini Jr. | SDUN Reporter A new Hillcrest restaurant that underscores many of the world’s favorite sausages is slated to open the week of April 15 in a dramatically redesigned space that formerly housed St. Tropez Bistro and, more recently, Cote Sud.

Foodies to get a Taste of Hillcrest

Posted: April 12th, 2013 | Communities, Featured, Food & Drink, Hillcrest, News |

By Anulak Singphiphat | SDUN Staff Reporter More than 50 restaurants, breweries and retailers will be a part of a self-guided culinary adventure in Hillcrest on April 20, when the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) hosts the 13th Annual Taste of Hillcrest.

Uptown Briefs April 12

Posted: April 12th, 2013 | Breaking News, Communities, Hillcrest, Kensington, News, North Park, Old Town, South Park, Uptown Briefs |

‘Fish Public’ announced as new venture for former Kensington Grill space Announced Tuesday, April 9, Urban Kitchen Group founder Tracy Borkum will bring her newest venture to the former space of Kensington Grill, located at 4055 Adams Ave.