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Tina’s Curtain Call

The world lost an icon when the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, passed away on May 24. The trailblazing singer, actress, and author’s life is celebrated in the new musical, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical, which runs July 25–30 at the San Diego Civic Theatre. From her humble beginnings in Brownsville, TN, to her tumultuous relationship with Ike Turner and a triumphant comeback that cemented her reputation as one of the greatest musical acts of our time, Tina was simply the best.

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Pickleball’s In Your Court

The pickleball craze shows no signs of slowing down, and, for a limited time, you can hit the courts at Westfield UTC. Open through July, the mall’s three regulation-size pickleball courts (located above True Food Kitchen) are available on a first-come, first-serve basis—no pun intended. Bring your own gear and show off your skills during regular daylight hours. Use of the courts is complimentary.

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Nothing “Oddish” About It

As co-founders of Lost Cause Meadery, Bill and Suzanna Betz know their way around a fermenter. Recently, the duo opened another drinking establishment: Oddish Wine in Bay Park. Specializing in minimal intervention wines made with Southern California grapes, Oddish also offers an array of ciders, spritzes, vermouth, and amari (gotta catch ’em all). Nestled next to Lost Cause, Oddish is located at the Gärten, a multi-vendor space that also includes Pizza Cassette and Deft Brewing.

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Come On, Barbie, Let’s Go Party

Bring your retro, Barbiecore dreams to life at the Malibu Dream Lounge pop-up during San Diego Comic-Con (July 19–21). To get in on the plastic action—held beneath Parq nightclub—reserve entry into any of XLE Productions’ Comic-Con parties (they all take place at Parq). During the day, reservation-holders can visit the lounge and enjoy themed cocktails (non-alcoholic sips are also available), photo ops, and immersive experiences. After dark, VIP guests can dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Atomic Blonde and get dolled up with glitter and cosmetics from viral TikTok sensation Designer Dust Co. Prices vary.

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Miixt’s new canned vodka-kombucha drinks in flavors Strawberry Lemonade, Peach, Mango, and Tangerine

Turn That Kombucha Up to 11

Kombucha with a kick pops up again in San Diego—this time in a different form. Miixt launched its first-to-market canned vodka-kombucha drinks. They’re low-carb (no added sugar), high in antioxidants, and gluten-free. Initial flavors include strawberry lemonade, peach, mango, and tangerine, and each can holds a mixture of organic, raw kombucha brewed in San Diego, vodka, fruit juice, and sparkling water. The result is an incredibly sessionable drink that’s different from typical hard kombuchas since the alcohol is added rather than fermented. It clocks in at just 4.5% ABV, 110 calories, and five grams of sugar.

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Lowriders Cruise Again

Crank up the lowrider jams and rev those engines: Earlier this spring, National City’s city council voted to repeal a ban on cruising that was initially enacted in 1992. In recent years, many California cities lifted their lowriding bans—National City was the last in San Diego County to do so. Expect Highland Avenue to host its legendary vintage car parades again soon.

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Plucked from Memory

UCSD PhD student Phuong T. Vuong just released A Plucked Zither, a beautiful and haunting collection of poems that spans space and time. In particular, she explores the dichotomy of making a home in the United States and Vietnam, two countries that have fraught war-torn histories with one another, and what that legacy means for the people left in the wake. In addition to her own observations of refugee migration and its aftermath, Vuong also leans on the anti-war Vietnamese singer and songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn, teasing out themes of grief, longing, and justice.

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Waterfront Upgrade

Located right on the waterfront, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation devised by Boston-based Parker Torres Design. Upgrades to the two-towered hotel include refreshed guest rooms and presidential suites with subtly nautical navy blues and wood; a Top Golf Swing Suite; and a brand- new lobby in the North Tower. Marriott members (and any guest willing to tack on the fee) have access to the lobby’s M Club Lounge, functionally a perk- filled coworking space offering continental breakfast, all-day snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres and sweets.

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Miniland

Honey, I Shrunk San Diego!

A new, all-ages-friendly reason to brave the throngs of little humans at Legoland: Miniland San Diego—a Lego version of America’s finest city—has opened at the park with all of our favorite landmarks depicted in tiny plastic block form. Highlights include the Gaslamp sign, Coronado Bridge, San Diego Public Library, Petco Park, The San Diego Fair, and Santa Fe Depot.

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Grand Opening in Rolando

The team behind College Area’s beloved Scrimshaw Coffee just opened up a restaurant and bar further down El Cajon Boulevard in Rolando: Majorette. Picture a dog-friendly patio out front and classic bar fare with twists, including shared plates, sandwiches, and milkshakes for dessert. Highlights include the flat-top burger, dad’s beer snacks (tinned fish and saltines), a Cubano with slow-cooked mojo pork, house-made sausage, and sauerkraut.

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A Skate Shop Begins Again

After 35 years, legendary Encinitas skate palace McGills Skate Shop has moved locations to 140 Encinitas Boulevard and recently reopened. Guests at the grand reopening included Tony Hawk, skate photographer (and SDM contributor) J. Grant Brittain, Rodney Mullen, and Bryce Wettstein. (In that legend-filled photo are, from left to right, Steve Caballero, Kevin Staab, Christian Hosoi, Stacy Peralta, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, and Lance Mountain.)

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Woven Together

Color fiends, rejoice: San Diego accessories brand Arawayuu just released its 2023 spring-summer collection. The local brand, run by founder Maria Salazar, who is originally from Colombia, sells handwoven mochila bags and clutches made by artisan women of the Wayuu tribe in La Guajira, Colombia. The new collection features neon versions of the company’s signature bags, bright tassel earrings, and yoga mat straps.

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Getting Harmonized

The tech-assisted meditation tools from San Diego–based inHarmony help practitioners reach whatever higher level they seek. Its mindfulness gadgets, including hooked-up cushions, massage tables, and a brand-new sound lounge (all of the above in one), utilize sound, vibration, and frequency. Each device can be paired with inHarmony’s app featuring music meditations.

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Gettin’ Sauced

To the delight of anyone consistently underwhelmed by jarred sauces (me), an artisanal brand called Romolo & Remo has sprung up in City Heights. Their Roman-style tomato sauces are fit for pastas, pizzas, and anything else that requires red liquid gold. Chef Nico Del Guidice-Piña was raised in Rome, where his mom is from, returning to the United States in 2007 to live and attend high school in City Heights, where he’s been ever since. The sauces come in four varieties with either a garlic or basil base, each with a spicy option aided by chile de arbol. Hand-jarred (and delicious, I can confirm), the sauces are always vegan and gluten-free, with no added sugars.

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Into the Wilderness

If dating app profiles are to be believed, hiking is easily one of the most popular activities among San Diegans. This month is the San Diego Museum of Natural History’s 50th anniversary of its Canyoneers program, comprised of volunteer naturalists who offer free, expert-guided hikes all over SD County. What began in 1973 as an advocacy group to help preserve Florida Canyon has evolved into a full-fledged program providing natural history interpretation and info on regional flora and fauna. A list of led hikes can be found online.

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Desert Dreaming

If you’ve been hearing about new stuff popping up in far East County, you’ve been hearing right. The latest opening is Nomadic, presented by The Colony, an artistic playground-slash-desert-resort with glamping, a geodesic dome, motel rooms, full RV hookups, customized park model homes, and an on-site arts collective. The park model homes are designed by Leslie K. Monroy, a local cannabis florist and installation artist, each with its own color and theme (’60s Sunrise Yellow, ’70s Afternoon Blue, ’80s Sunset Purple, and the others garden-themed). It’s in Jacumba Hot Springs, right past the Golden Acorn Casino.

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In Full Bloom

Bust out those wide-brimmed hats and floral digs: Pop Up Picnic Co. is hosting Picnics + Flowers through May 14 at Carlsbad’s The Flower Fields. The picnic series includes ranunculus-filled ocean views, a prix-fixe meal, a variety of non-alcoholic drinks like aguas frescas and iced teas, cold towel service, and a Polaroid photo. The picnics are also customizable for guests with accessibility limitations. There’ll be two seatings per day at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets available online for $125 per person.

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Glory Be 

A brand-new day spa, called Oh Glory, has arrived in North Park. Focusing on holistic treatments that incorporate acupuncture, facials targeting microbiome and cell regeneration, massage treatments that fuse intuitive modalities with traditional techniques, and powerful plant compounds like healing herbs, cold-pressed organic oils, and floral waters, the program is designed to bring peace to both body and mind. Owners (and best friends for 17 years) Jessica Anderson and Serena Kahlen have long careers in spa care: Kahlen, an esthetician for 20 years, owns La Jolla’s Zio Skin Spa. Anderson has been a hairstylist for 20 years and owns Salvage Salon and the newly opened Lovesong Coffee next door to the spa.

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Downtown Digs

Adding to the ever-growing list of posh lodgings debuting in the Gaslamp is Palihotel San Diego, a 122-room boutique hotel from the chic Palisociety portfolio. The site was originally built as the St. James Hotel in 1912—the transformed version has stylish, modern updates as well as design features that nod back to the building’s early 20th-century roots. The hotel also boasts a guest-only roof deck and a new restaurant, Saint James French Diner, which melds American diner-style food with French bistro classics.

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Pink Tide

Throughout late January and early February, researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography released nontoxic pink dye at the mouth of the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, which turned the surf pink at Torrey Pines State Beach. The experiment, titled Plumes in Nearshore Conditions (PiNC), aims to study how small freshwater outflows interact with the surf zone, a little-understood process that has important implications for how pollutants, sediments, larvae, and other materials spread into the coastal ocean. Preliminary data analysis will be completed soon, with a peer-reviewed publication to follow.

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Luxury Underfoot

Local luxury flooring company Duchateau has released its first designer collection with renowned interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Each design is named after a prominent architect—for example, Niemeyer, Lutyens, Neutra, Napoleon III, Jeanneret, and Palladian—with a corresponding hue and underlying wide plank 9.5-foot European oak.

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Drinks & Kinks

On March 11, ReBru Spirits in Barrio Logan will host Bondage & Brews: Hoe Down. It’s a live rope bondage, BDSM, burlesque, pole, and queer line dance show with an erotic art display featuring a variety of well-known and loved BDSM and burlesque performers, including Gisella Thorn and Ginger N. Whiskey. Tickets are $65 if you buy beforehand, or, if there are any left, $75 day off.

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In The Club

Coffee-turned-wine-and-home-goods shop Communal (locations in Oceanside and North Park, including the newly opened Haven) just released a monthly wine club. Selections focus on biodynamic and natural wines. Memberships start at $165 for three months and include two bottles a month. Club members will also have access to a monthly pick-up party, a “Glass Pass” for free bottles or glasses (depending on the length of subscription), a monthly exclusive gift, and 10 percent off all bottles in shops.

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Safer Streets

When it comes to pedestrian accessibility, little improvements often have big impacts. Recently, Balboa Park access in the Golden Hill area has become much safer and easier thanks to a $380,000 project to restore the pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists along 26th Street. Started in 2019, a makeshift trail created by bicyclists and pedestrians over the years was formalized by California Conservation Corps members who cleared, widened, and stabilized the trail, adding fencing, a small bridge, and 25 baby coast live oak trees.

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The Kid’s Pajamas

Viral and hilarious Instagram sensation (also our January cover star) Sholom Ber Solomon and his wife, Carli, sell children’s pajamas via their label, Tegan and Ollie. Named for the couple’s two daughters, the brand combines Sholom’s hand-drawn designs with hypoallergenic bamboo fabric, with offerings ranging in size from itty bitty babies to big kids, the latter of which is the most recent update to the brand.

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…Do Us Part

Del Mar-based stackable ring sensation Marrow Fine Jewelry released a white limited edition version of its popular “Til Death” enamel ring, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Meant to be worn alone or stacked alongside other enamel or gemstone rings, this particular piece is intended for the goth-at-heart.

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All Tied Up

The Rope Collective—dedicated to practicing the art of bodily rope tying solo or with a partner—is hosting an all-abilities, “Anti-Valentine’s Day” rope class at its new Barrio Logan studio. This class will teach the foundations of rope, basic ties and rope-handling skills, and a flow tie for a chance to get creative and sink into the moment. Couples, friends, and solo flyers are all welcome.

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Little Snacks, Big Brand

Tasty-but-healthy buckwheat snack and superfood-topping brand Lil Bucks began in Chicago, but its founder moved to San Diego in 2020, so it’s now HQed in South Park. Since the SD-relocation, the company has duplicated its revenue 20-fold and become a national brand: Look for it locally in Kroger, Whole Foods, Jimbo’s, and, most recently, Ralphs.

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What’s in a Name?

The city of San Diego launched an online naming contest for its new, all-electric street sweeper, which was decided this past fall. The public has duly dubbed the roving cleaner Sweep-E, and it debuted in December at Balboa Park to clean up for December Nights. Watch out for it around the city!

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Imbodhi

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While it’s true that, environmentally speaking, times are tough for us Earthlings (even here in near-perfect San Diego), every day, there are small ways in which we can vote with our dollars to help ease the burden on our planet. Here are four locally-made products to help get you started.

Back from the Dead

Upcycling athleisure brand IMBŌDHI is celebrating its fifth year in business by releasing its 10th deadstock fabric collection. The brand, known particularly for its activity-friendly jumpsuits made from ethicallyharvested beechwood and eucalyptus-made fabrics, was founded in San Diego and is still partially based here. The sourcing, cutting, sewing, and distribution are all inCalifornia, too.

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Super Mod

Eco-friendly Unicube bills itself as a tech-forward, “truly sustainable” modular furniture company for both home and commercial use. Using just a few parts and upcycled materials, various types of furniture with a mid-century aesthetic — chairs, tables, sofas, benches, et cetera – can be configured in a myriad of ways while remaining effortlessly stylish.

The Solana Center for Environmental Education

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Who’ll Stop The Rain?

Rain barrels look exactly as the name implies: big catchalls designed for capturing, housing, and re-using those increasingly rare water droplets that sometimes fall from the sky. The Solana Center for Environmental Education has a program to get the vessels into San Diegans’ hands and there are a variety of rebates offered through both the city and county for up to two barrels.

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One Pencil to School Them All

Dreamed up and brought to life by a special education teacher at La Costa Canyon High and her former Hasbro executive husband, Essential Pencils were born out of the Covid era. The couple wanted to provide aromatherapy benefits of natural oils in a portable way while allowing children to safely share art supplies. These naturally-scented writing tools are recycled, antimicrobial, and come in graphite and color.

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Sound Advice

Formerly based in North Park, Wrensilva won over fans with their retro-styled, hi-fi, all-in-one media consoles. Now they’ve opened a new HQ and production facility in Barrio Logan. The space is available for demos by appointment, where locals can check out and buy the handcrafted, modern furniture they say, “channels both grandpa’s woodshop and a mad scientist’s electronics lab with a dash of CBGB for style.” Hey, grandpa, what’s a Johnny Ramone?

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Eruptials

Dropping in select theaters and video-on-demand October 7 is Pretty Problems, a film by San Diego native Michael Tennant that won the Audience Award at this year’s SXSW. Tennant wrote, directed, and stars in the film as “Jack”—a man suffering from a very American identity crisis. Jack thinks maybe it’s a good idea to breathe some life back into his ho-hum marriage by embarking on a weekend of drug-fueled madness at a Sonoma County villa with affluent strangers. Jack needs to work on his thinking. It’s like The Hangover of modern marriage.

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Crash Course

The dark side of an alien planet now exists in South Park. You can drink a Mind Killer in it, stare at stalagmites, stalactites and shooting stars, namedrop L. Ron Hubbard, and just utterly detach from reality. Opening this past August, it’s Mothership, an intergalactic tiki bar with vegan bites and its very own vinyl soundtrack from the same folks that run Kindred. There are some fun local call-outs, too: Local plant designer Britton Neubacher of Tend Living (p. 44) has some of her otherworldly arrangements on display.

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Made In The Shade

When SD-based sunglasses company SPY+ burst onto the scene in 1994, the brand was known for its blend of tech and fashion, with strong ties to the surf, skate, and ski people. Its new line throws back to that vibe, with bold color combos and snow-seasonal specs. Retro-designed “Monolith” boasts optical-grade lenses and side vents, which channel air from the sides of the frame through the temples to keep them fog-free whether you’re shredding Big Bear, pump-tracking your way to enlightenment, or just being sultry and mysterious in Palm Springs.

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Livin’ the High Life

Standing tall at 20 stories, Bankers Hill’s 525 Olive is now the highest residential address in San Diego. The building’s 204 residences—built by Greystar and designed by architect Joseph Wong (who designed Alila Marea) and interior designer Jules Wilson (IDEA1, Baked East Village)—include studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms, plus penthouse suites. Bells and whistles include a rooftop pool and lounge, ample outdoor space, “Zoom Rooms,” a pet spa, cathedral views, and befitting the Covid era, a state-of-the-art purified air system in common areas.

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Aqua Men

Native to Scandinavia, herbal spirit Aquavit isn’t exactly the first tipple you’d see here on menus in San Diego. A bunch of locals changed that by launching Batch 22, a stateside version of the grain-based spirit. The flavor? Theirs is an old-world recipe of toasted caraway and dill—like a rye bread that can get you tipsy. Though distilled in LA, co-founders Mark Marosi and Bruce Glassman live in San Diego (for full transparency and expression of love—the latter used to be the beer writer for this magazine).

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Del Mar Beach Hotel

Hotel, Motel

On 15th Street, a sliver of Old Del Mar has reclaimed its patch of sand. On the same stretch where Desi Arnaz once barbecued, the Del Mar Beach Hotel is fresh from a multimillion-dollar redesign. The 46-room landmark exudes low-key glamor, courtesy of the Carlsbad-based Parisi Portfolio. From $279.

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String Theory

Turns out, skateboards have an afterlife. Prisma Guitars founder and designer Nick Pourfard has carved out a cult following with his stunning instruments made from recycled skate decks. Indie singer Toro y Moi recently commissioned one, and a collab with artist Dalek (famed for “Space Monkey”) resulted in a series of colorful pop-art axes. Get up close to the craftsmanship at the Mingei exhibit Toying with Design: Play Inspires the Everyday, in conjunction with San Diego Design Week. Sept. 10-Feb. 26.

ReBru Spirits

Shot in the Dark

The latest elixir from ReBru Spirits falls neatly in line with the distillery’s philosophy of doing more with less. During Covid, founder Dennis O’Connor was approached by Dark Horse Coffee Roasters on how to utilize vats of unsold cold brew. The result: a limited-edition coffee vodka distilled from moonshine with toasty coffee notes. Available at Acre of Awesome—the Barrio Logan warehouse that’s home to ReBru, Thorn St. Brewing, and Kové Hard Yerba Mate.

Rowan

Easy Hang

“Could we build the most comfortable T-shirt?“ That was the big question for Rowan co-founder Joe Roberts when he set out to create his own brand after a career building others like James Perse. The North County resident chose Westfield UTC to debut his West Coast flagship, stocked with men’s and women’s wardrobe essentials, including the sumptuously broken-in tees ($55). You got the answer.

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Paint the Town

Fans of Andy Davis can spot his work from a moving car. It’s that trademark groovy minimalism defined by clean lines, throwback hues, and Aloha spirit. The Leucadia artist has become a mainstay of the surf world—from Thomas Campbell films to collaborations with Vans and Sun Bum. This fall, slow your roll on 2nd Street in Encinitas for a closer look at his newest mural.

Edge Theory Labs

Cool Factor

From the same family of entrepreneurs who brought the world Suja Juice comes Edge Theory Labs, the first-ever portable iceless ice bath (37°F in 2 hours). “We’re extremely passionate about disrupting the athletic recovery space,” says co-founder Joshua Church. Fans include WNBA star Kelsey Plum and the SDSU track and field team.

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Strong Bones

Located in the heart of Mission Hills on Fort Stockton Drive, Backbone Floral opened its brick-and-mortar this past summer after years of custom and event floral work. Owner and designer Jesse Zmuda is mostly known for her variety of dried flowers, including her arrange-it-yourself dried stem bar, which is especially good for home decor buffs who are ballin’ on a budget and can’t spring for fresh blooms every week. But she also carries fresh flower bouquets, vintage home goods, cards, local art, and gifts.

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Boutique Vibes

Just opened in La Jolla is Orli, the first boutique hotel from local siblings Hailey and Max Waitt. Orli debuts after a two-year restoration and renovation of a private residence built during the 1910s, originally designed by Irving Gill, widely considered the father of California modernism. The property spans two structures and connects through a spacious courtyard with ample plush seating under century-old olive trees. Overall, there are 13 custom-designed guest rooms and suites with decor bells and whistles, like record players and vintage typewriters, and complimentary cold brew and kombucha on tap.

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Crack Open (Another) Cold One

Canned cocktails are certainly having a moment and San Diego’s got a brand new one, Melograno, that comes in four flavors: Pomegranate Cosmopolitan, Melon Margarita, Orange Blossom Martini, and Cucumber Lime Mojito and was soft-launched in a bunch of local restaurants earlier this year, including some of the SDCM and Cohn Restaurant Group spots. The brand also took home two bronze and silver medals each at the 2022 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. 12-ounce Melograno canned drinks come in a 12-pack and clock in at 120 calories, 5% ABV.

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Looking Shady

San Diego-based celeb-favorite sunglasses brand Alexander Daas–worn by Sir Patrick Stewart, Zendaya, and Michael Keaton–just released new shades. They’re made with premium materials, like high-quality acetates, anti-reflective coating, and proprietary Daas Digital Progressive lenses, which are supposed to give you X-ray vision (or something like that). In particular, the new collection features the “Milan” shades—round-framed with a keyhole bridge, designed to appeal to all gender expressions. They also come in eyeglasses and a range of colors.

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Fresh Off the Presses

Operating throughout SoCal and Italy but based out of a charming, bohemian Golden Hill villa, Cucina Migrante runs farm-and-cooking-oriented pop-up dinners, team-building experiences, private chef services, and culinary tours. The name reflects the experiences of its founders, Adisa Ziric, a Bosnian refugee, and Francesco Bonsi, who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy. They just released their self-titled cookbook, which is part recipe collection, part narrative of a lifestyle intimately tied up in farming, the local food system, and finding joy in cooking.

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Fit for Kids

Why should adults get to have all thefun when it comes to athleisure? RanchoBernardo-based Rylee & Cru is a modern, stylish mommy-and-me-type clothing brand whose athleisure line, Play x Play, is much more Outdoor Voices than Laura Ashley. Adults and kids can choose from tie-dye and monochrome sweats, leggings, t-shirts, and even crop tops. The company features a transparency guide on its website, which details its efforts towards ethical and sustainable sourcing and business practices.

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