5 Can’t-Miss Events for San Diego Wine Lovers in April
Here's where to sip on local wine and bubbly this month
April 14: VinDiego Wine and Food Festival
By Chase Scheinbaum
Beer isn’t the only thing to drink around here. After all, San Diego is a wine region, and one surrounded by other wine regions at that. With spring underway and summer around the corner, wine-pairing and -tasting events are popping up all over the calendar. Here are a few of our favorites this month, including one featuring Baja wines, another that takes place inside an actual wine cave, and other choices to make your weekends and evenings that much nicer.
Step inside Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa’s wine cave for local food from chef Jarrod Moiles and wine from Santa Maria’s Tyler Winery. Both the chef and winemaker will be on hand to tell guests more about the cardamom-crusted yellow tail, California quail, 2014 Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay, La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir, and other menu items. Call 858-759-6246 to make reservations; $195 per person.
The folks at Hornblower Cruises—the same ones who offer Sunday brunch cruises—also arrange Saturday brunch trips with champagne. Tour the bay to the sounds of the Dave Scott Duo’s live jazz on a boat stocked with plenty of bubbly and brunch and lunch dishes. Reservations required; $69 per person.
The Wine Pub in Point Loma arranges four-course dinners paired with wines from Mexico’s premier wine region, Valle de Guadalupe. Dine while the featured vintner schools you on their sips. The next event, on April 12, welcomes Cava Maciel winery’s Jorge Maciel, followed on July 31 by Villa Montefiori winery’s Paolo Paoloni. If your interest is piqued, you can follow your tongue to Valle de Guadalupe on bimonthly wine tours with Fernando Gaxiola, owner of Baja Wine + Food. Dinner tickets are $65 a person; reservations required.
Wines from 300 top flight wineries from California and the Pacific Northwest will be on hand at this year’s VinDiego Wine and Food Festival, alongside eats from a long list of lavish restaurants (Nobu, anyone?) and live entertainment. Tickets start at $75.
Ten-hut! This former naval training center plays host to a variety of food, drink, entertainment, and art events during the Taste of Liberty Station. Get the $15 “Bubbly Pass” to sip on sparkling wine while you stroll (and the additional $30 “Liberty Pass” for access to all the food events).
5 Can’t-Miss Events for San Diego Wine Lovers in April
Get ready to add some rock 'n' roll to your wardrobe
By Archana Ram
Allsaints Los Angeles
Adam Orchon
Get ready to add some rock ‘n’ roll to your wardrobe: U.K. fashion retailer AllSaints will open its first San Diego outpost March 28 in the former Tommy Bahama space at Fashion Valley. The brand offers apparel and accessories for men and women in streamlined silhouettes and muted colors (think blacks, greys, and browns), but it’s the leather pieces, including moto jackets and leggings, that keep fashionistas coming back. 7007 Friars Road, Fashion Valley
Get ready to add some rock 'n' roll to your wardrobe
By Archana Ram
Allsaints Los Angeles
Adam Orchon
Get ready to add some rock ‘n’ roll to your wardrobe: U.K. fashion retailer AllSaints will open its first San Diego outpost March 28 in the former Tommy Bahama space at Fashion Valley. The brand offers apparel and accessories for men and women in streamlined silhouettes and muted colors (think blacks, greys, and browns), but it’s the leather pieces, including moto jackets and leggings, that keep fashionistas coming back. 7007 Friars Road, Fashion Valley
San Diego summers can be brutal. But since the hottest period is typically late summer into early fall, San Diegans still have time to prepare. The pros at Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical are standing by to help homeowners fortify their homes against the elements and ensure their air conditioning is as frosty as the penguins that serve as the company’s mascots.
Many homeowners underestimate the load their AC system faces, especially in the inland valleys where temperatures regularly top 100 degrees. San Diego regularly sees multi-day heatwaves each summer, and a system that struggles on the first day will likely fail by the third.Longer run times, unusual sounds or smells, and uneven cooling from room to room are all signs that your system may not survive the next hot spell.
Systems typically last 12 to 17 years, but there are exceptions. If a system is approaching that, or is already there, a professional evaluation is recommended before summer really heats up. A good rule of thumb: If you can’t remember when your system was last serviced, it’s due.
“As technology changes, systems become smarter and smarter,” says Sean O’Connor, an install manager at Mauzy with 42 years of experience. “There are a lot of people out there who will say a system’s only good for 10 years. I don’t buy that—these systems are built to last as long as they’re taken care of.”
There are also a few steps homeowners can take between services to extend the life of their system. Regularly changing a dirty filter—especially if you have kids or pets—and keeping an outdoor unit clean can help head off problems in the future, says O’Connor.
Also, be realistic about whether it’s time to replace a unit. O’Connor likens pouring money into salvaging a faulty unit with patchwork repairs and replacement parts to “tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime.” When one part fails, others are sure to follow, and newer parts may not be compatible with older units. Mauzy recommends homeowners use the 50% rule: If a repair costs more than 50% of the system’s replacement value, and the equipment is over 10 years old, replacement is usually the better long-term value. And don’t forget the ducting. An older house that was built with heat and later had air conditioning added may not have sufficient airflow, regardless of how good the system is.
Last but not least, homeowners should know who to trust when it comes to their homes. Built on three generations of professional integrity, Mauzy has grown into not just a leader for cooling, heating, plumbing, and electrical services, but a leader in the community known for supporting local nonprofits across an array of causes. To ensure complete peace of mind, Mauzy stands behind a comprehensive 12-point guarantee that outlines its commitment to outstanding service, quality equipment, expert technicians who understand how the local microclimates affect HVAC performance, and no upsells or surprises on the bill.
“We go the extra mile. That’s what sets us apart,” O’Connor says. To get a free quote today, visit mauzy.com.
A look at this season's most exciting fashion trends and styles
By Kimberly Cunningham
Winter be gone! With the forecast calling for 80-degree weather this weekend, it’s time to get your spring wardrobe ready. Here’s what we are loving from the runway to the real world.
These two looks from our spring fashion shoot “Fashion on Deck” showcase the meshy, athletic-inspired fabrics that are very on-trend right now. We’ve dressed them up here, but they could just as easily be paired with bright colorful running sneakers.
Spring Fashion Alert
Theory blouse, $215, Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley; Maje mesh shorts, $275, Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley;Lanvin grosgrain peep-toe pump, $850, Lanvin South Coast Plaza; Lanvin Luxor necklace, $2,330, Lanvin South Coast Plaza; Tommy Hilfilger sunglasses, $65, Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Valley (photo by Taryn Kent)
Spring Fashion Alert
Barbara Bui white perforated dress, $1,750; black perforated booties, $855; embroidered leather and crystal bracelet, $540; all available at Barbara Bui South Coast Plaza (photo by Taryn Kent)
We are obsessed with this dress by M Missoni. With hula-skirt fringe, bright pops of color, and an oh-so-tight silhouette, it’s definitely a conversation piece.
Spring Fashion Alert
M Missoni crochet knit fringe dress, $1,545, M Missoni Fashion Valley; Prada open-toe ankle-wrap bootie, $650, Nordstrom; Vince Camuto gold bangles, $65, Nordstrom (photo by Taryn Kent)
In San Diego, every season is bathing suit season. We love this tropical print bikini by Tory Burch. Navy and coral are having a moment, and the combo here is perfection.
Tropical bikini
Calathea triangle top, $95, and bottom, $95, Tory Burch Fashion Valley
The printed short is back this season, with even brighter and bolder styles. J.Crew has a bunch to choose from. Pair with a simple white T or tank.
Moonglow paisley short
Moonglow paisley short, $80, J.Crew
Your fashion-forward suit deserves an equally stylish counterpart, and we think this will do the trick. Popular swimwear designer Mara Hoffman is now making beach towels in a swoon-worthy collab with Pendleton—not that you needed any help looking good on the sand!
Mara Hoffman for Pendleton rays towel
Mara Hoffman for Pendleton rays towel, $78, Nordstrom
A look at this season's most exciting fashion trends and styles
By Kimberly Cunningham
Winter be gone! With the forecast calling for 80-degree weather this weekend, it’s time to get your spring wardrobe ready. Here’s what we are loving from the runway to the real world.
These two looks from our spring fashion shoot “Fashion on Deck” showcase the meshy, athletic-inspired fabrics that are very on-trend right now. We’ve dressed them up here, but they could just as easily be paired with bright colorful running sneakers.
Spring Fashion Alert
Theory blouse, $215, Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley; Maje mesh shorts, $275, Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley;Lanvin grosgrain peep-toe pump, $850, Lanvin South Coast Plaza; Lanvin Luxor necklace, $2,330, Lanvin South Coast Plaza; Tommy Hilfilger sunglasses, $65, Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Valley (photo by Taryn Kent)
Spring Fashion Alert
Barbara Bui white perforated dress, $1,750; black perforated booties, $855; embroidered leather and crystal bracelet, $540; all available at Barbara Bui South Coast Plaza (photo by Taryn Kent)
We are obsessed with this dress by M Missoni. With hula-skirt fringe, bright pops of color, and an oh-so-tight silhouette, it’s definitely a conversation piece.
Spring Fashion Alert
M Missoni crochet knit fringe dress, $1,545, M Missoni Fashion Valley; Prada open-toe ankle-wrap bootie, $650, Nordstrom; Vince Camuto gold bangles, $65, Nordstrom (photo by Taryn Kent)
In San Diego, every season is bathing suit season. We love this tropical print bikini by Tory Burch. Navy and coral are having a moment, and the combo here is perfection.
Tropical bikini
Calathea triangle top, $95, and bottom, $95, Tory Burch Fashion Valley
The printed short is back this season, with even brighter and bolder styles. J.Crew has a bunch to choose from. Pair with a simple white T or tank.
Moonglow paisley short
Moonglow paisley short, $80, J.Crew
Your fashion-forward suit deserves an equally stylish counterpart, and we think this will do the trick. Popular swimwear designer Mara Hoffman is now making beach towels in a swoon-worthy collab with Pendleton—not that you needed any help looking good on the sand!
Mara Hoffman for Pendleton rays towel
Mara Hoffman for Pendleton rays towel, $78, Nordstrom
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