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| North Park's new dining experience--Swoon--at 31st & University |
THREE EVENTS NOT TO MISS THIS SATURDAY
CHICAGO IS--By Ariel Swedback (Pillar to Post, reporter)--Lust, folly, and
bootlegged liquor hit the stage at The Birch North Park Theatre on University
Avenue this month with the arrival of Chicago.
A
satirical spin on the fame and fortune of the Jazz Age, Chicago brags
six Tony Awards and the third-longest run in Broadway history.
San
Diego Musical Theatre’s Chicago runs from February 15th to March 3rd.
PRE/POST THEATRE DINING IDEA STARTER (within three
blocks from theatre). If marked in red
means among the very best in San Diego. By Holden DeMayo (Pillar to Post, restaurant writer)
Dinner Fare
Urban Solace
The Linkery
Wang’s
Ritual Tavern
Il Postino
Rancho’s
West Coast Tavern
Street Side Thai Kitchen
El Comal
Something light & dessert**
Heaven Sent**
Swoon**
El Take it Easy
Casa De Luz
Urbn Pizza
North Park Sushi
Spread
Sipz
Cocktails*/Wine**/Craft Beer***:
Seven Grand*
Splash Wine
Lounge**
West Coast Tavern*
Bar Pink*
El Take it Easy***
Il Postino*
Toronado ***
The Linkery ***
True North *
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| There's more to Swoon than desserts i.e. (above): turmeric biscuits, chili prosciutto, ginger butter & chives! |
INTERACTIVE SWOON--By Hana Eades (Pillar to Post, reporter)--While many dessert bars
may only quench the cravings of one’s taste buds, “Swoon”, being under the same
roof as “Art Produce”, offers a visual satisfaction as well. Since purchased by
Lynn Shusholtz 13 years ago, the building has been transformed from a bland
storage-like atmosphere into an 8,000 square foot venue unlike any other. This
building is an experience for all five senses; there are art studios, a
meditation area, a free art gallery, a garden, and of course, the new dessert
bar (3931 University at Herman).
The
menu is be seasonal because the chefs, David Lamm and Ian Smith, rely on
locally-grown produce. Some of the plates include: tangerine or walnut scones,
espresso or peanut macaron, orange rosemary sorbet and without a doubt,
chocolate chip cookies.
Before
Lynn purchased the lot, it was a produce store with boarded up windows and a
rear entrance. Having a desire to encourage more community interaction, one of
her first moves was to take down the boards, which revealed floor-to-ceiling
windows. Now, with an interactive gallery visible from the sidewalk, people
walking around North Park can observe local art from a distance or up close
with original tasty treats. See below for upcoming event at Lynn's gallery.
HISTORIC CRAFT BEER EVENT—The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland offered, “I’m late—no time to say
hello-goodbye, I’m late.” That was
Matthew Schiff this week as he was spotted in the archives of the San Diego
History Center (where he’s a marketing type) busily researching and preparing
for Saturday’s Taste of San Diego Craft Brews, 2013. The annual fundraiser for
the SDHC is set for 5 to 9 pm at the Balboa Park’s History Center address, 1649
El Prado, Suite 3. The event is a chance
to celebrate San Diego’s history making brews.
Tickets are $45 per person or a VIP ticket is available at $75. While you’re there tasting samples of San
Diego County’s finest craft beers and noshing on noshes ask to see a preview of
the History Center’s upcoming exhibition (April) “Bottled and Kegged: San
Diego’s Craft Brew Culture.” Info:
619-232-6203.
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