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| Inside the newly expanded Pigment, a decor/gift shop at 30th & North Park Way
Pillar to Post photograph
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On the Move.
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| Departing North Park for Encinitas |
Grace-Ful Living, the mid-to-upscale furniture retailer
announced it is moving from its University and Utah Sts. location to Encinitas,
according to owner Mark Matheson. It’s a
shame to lose such a solid retailer, but it is to Matheson’s credit, he did
actively promote the store via generous magazine and newspaper advertising and
had a very active social media campaign. Encinitas offers a larger home/décor
design district from which to draw customers: my words not his.
Down the Street.
Pigment, the eclectic and creative gift store on 30th
Street is moving a few doors south to larger space at North Park Way. Pacific Drapery vacated the street front
portion of its huge building space and will now operate from the rear of the
property with its main entrance now on North Park Way. Both businesses are doing well.
North Park-based Publication Expands Coverage.
Mike Shess and Ryan Lamb, who graduated from St. Augustine
High in 2005, have announced the 2.5 year old magazine they founded and own, West Coaster Magazine in San Diego, will
expand its coverage to the Los Angeles craft beer market by mid-summer. The new magazine will cover beer and brewery
Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties.
The San Diego West Coaster
continues to thrive as a monthly (www.westcoastersd.com), while the new
publication will begin as a quarterly.
The publishers are looking to hire LA-area sales staff.
Save the Date:
The Old House Fair is set for Saturday, June 15 at the
corner of 30th and Beech Sts. in South Park. It is a splendid way to celebrate older
homes, especially the home tours.
For more info see web address on photo attached to this
blog. Photo shows work on the North
Parker condo/commercial project as of last week.
Food Reviewer Likes
North Park.
Steve Silverman, one of the best dining reviewers in town,
will be in North Park this week. I’ll
join him at Piacere Mio, the hot new sandwich and coffee lounge at Fern and
Grape Sts., and both will shake our head in mock disbelieve that Silverman has
been reviewing restaurants for 35 years—all of them at San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles magazine.
In the May
and June 2013 issues of SDHGL Steve has reviewed nearby neighborhood restaurants:
Hillcrest’s Great Maple, North Park’s Swine and Soda, University Heights Heat
and South Park’s Buona Forchetta.
Speaking of Heat.
For a quality blog effort on Heat Restaurant from the 2013
Orchids and Onion team go to:
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| Jacaranda in Balboa Park |
Memo to My Jacaranda.
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| Less impressive growth on 28th Street |
Used to be May Day was the usual arrival of the lavender
blooms of our stately Jacaranda tree.
Lately, with emphasis on late, the arbor cornerstone of our front yard
has been slow in blooming. Now into June
other Jacks in town are in full regalia.
Over the years, I’ve done tried different maintenance techniques,
ranging from overwatering to total disregard all in an attempt to get the
blooming in order. But to no avail.
I just want
to remind you, I’m the guy that saved you when the landscape architect found
you over-the-hill and untrendy, plus the fact you’re the only front yard
Jacaranda on North of Upas 28th Street--so shape up you have a
legacy to maintain.
All Grads to College.
James Horne, Principal at St. Augustine High, which has been in North Park (Nutmeg and 32nd St.), proudly announced all 156 of its Class of 2013 graduates qualified to attend a college or university. The 100% accomplishment marks the sixth year in a row all of its grads were eligible for higher ed.
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| For the fifth year in a row, 100% of the senior class at St. Augustine High will move on to college in the fall. FYI: Gold wrap indicates honors at graduation. |
The Jack in the Box at 30th and Upas will be
remodeled, says the burger chain spokes team.
The same building footprint and driveways will remain with most of the
changes being made on décor. Completion
date in ten weeks. See yesterday’s post
for more info.
And, for the
proverbial: this just in:
North Park’s popular Bird Park concert series is back. For the entire list of performers check out:
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