2009
Jump on the bus & raise a glass to Hillcrest
This year’s Toast to Hillcrest will be celebrated on Thursday evening, August 13th from 5:30-8pm at our neighborhood’s finest bars, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. Hop off and on this big red
double decker bus
with your host Benny Cartwright from 5-9pm as it circles Hillcrest. The third annual Wine, Spirits & Nibbles Tour, for those over age 21 only, is the annual fundraiser (and FUNraiser) for the Hillcrest History Guild.
Look for red balloons outside each business that’s a part of this year’s Toast to Hillcrest. Bring your friends and make it a party! Here is a list of participating Hillcrest businesses (so far)...#1 Fifth Avenue, Babbo Grande, Baja Betty’s, Bite, Bombay, Busalacchi’s, Cafe Eleven, City Deli, Crest Cafe, Hash House a Go Go, It’s a Grind, Jake’s on Sixth, Kous Kous, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, The Loft, Ono Sushi, Ortega’s Mexican Restaurant, Pasha’s, Pizza Fusion, Saigon on Fifth, Taste Artisan Cheese, The Tractor Room, Urban Mo’s, Whole Foods Market, The Wine Lover, Wine Steals, Wit’s End and Yog-art. If your eatery or bar would like to join the list, please call (619) 260-1929 as soon as possible.
Tickets are only $19 through the end of July. (They will be $25 in August). Buy now and $ave six bucks per ticket, or buy tickets from the Hillcrest History Guild booth (Fifth & Robinson) at CityFest on Sunday, August 10th.
2009
2009
Ready to raise a glass to Hillcrest?
The third annual Toast
to Hillcrest will be celebrated on Thursday 
evening, August 13th from 5:30-8pm at the neighborhood’s
finest bars, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. Hop off and on a big red
double decker bus from 5-9pm as it circles Hillcrest.
The Wine, Spirits & Nibbles Tour, for those over age 21 only, is the annual fundraiser (and FUNraiser) for the Hillcrest History Guild. Stop by The Loft for a well drink or beer, a taste/toast from Hash House a Go Go or some chicken katsu from L&L Hawaiian BBQ. Visit Pizza Fusion, Wits End, Bite, Baja Betty’s, Wine Lover and dozens of other neighborhood favorites. Try new places like Jake’s on Sixth or Huapango’s. Bring your friends.
Tickets are only $19 through the end of July ($25 in August). Buy now and $ave six bucks per ticket.
2009
Urban Outfitters opening soon in Hillcrest
The former location of Corvette Diner on Fifth Avenue (between University & Washington) is being transformed into a trendy retail outlet for the chain store Urban Outfitters. Need a job? They are taking applications. The sad news is that the mural that had been on on the building’s south wall for decades has been covered with white paint. Aye yi yi.
Insiders tell us that another store will be located in the rear of the large storefront. CB2 will feature affordable, modern housewares and furniture for apartment, loft and home.2009
How disappointing...
Unlike most San Diego streets that are swept at least once a
week, the 3700 block of Seventh Avenue only gets cleaned on the third
Tuesdays of the odd months (six times a year). It
should have been cleaned today. Two neighbors who care have been given
“no park” signs by the city and have been instructed to place them
along the street 24 hours in advance as reminders to not park here
because the big city cleaning machine will be coming. Most people obey
and don’t park between Robinson & Pennsylvania from 7am-4pm....so
no one was albe to use this street today, but it had no service from
the city.
It’s disappointing, but it’s a fact. Hillcrest has fewer city services than any other neighborhood in San Diego.
2009
Thanks for putting the shine back on Hillcrest
Several dozen volunteers pitched in
this morning beginning at 7am to join the After Pride
Clean-up and help put the shine back o
n Hillcrest after this weekend’s Pride festivities. What a
difference a few hours make. The volunteers worked a combined total
112.75 hours sweeping trash from the gay pride parade route and the
surrounding neighborhood after the weekend festivities.
Although most volunteers were from the neighborhood, Marty Boxer came all the way from Phoenix to join the Clean TEAM earn money for the Hillcrest Town Council. Thanks, everyone!!
2009
2009
Marston House reopens this Thursday
After being closed for months, you’re invited to celebrate the Grand Opening Preview Party at the Marston House Museum & Gardens. The much anticipated event has happened with a lot of hard work and dedication. Here’s an opportunity to show your support and make a difference in the ongoing operations and restoration. Tickets are only $35 for SOHO members; and $50 for non-members.
A Plein-air exhibit of some very important paintings to San Diego’s history will be on display. This temporary exhibit includes notable early California artists such as Charles Fries and Alfred Mitchell. Some of the paintings will be for sale and, if you would like to purchase a painting for your collection, a portion of the sale will benefit the Marston House.
