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SipZ (stress the "Z"), is a vegetarian Asian-fusion restaurant in Kearny Mesa. The dishes are affordable, usually just under $10 for a full size entree, and they serve up a range os Asian dishes from sushi to curry to noodles to salads. They offer a number of "faux meat" dishes.

The sushi is very tasty, though the flavors of the different rolls don't seem to vary greatly. I love the wonton ...

In the blossoming heart of North Park, another new restaurant (among the many) has recently opened.  Ritual Tavern has reason to stand out among the up-and-coming North Park scene. 

The owners, Michael Flores and Stacy know their food.  They both have extensive experience in the many facets of the restaurant business, but more importantly they have a strong style and impeccable taste.  The menu excludes the use of corn syrup and ...

Monday, July 9th, 2007, I attended the Chocolate and Beer Pairing event at Stone Brewery.  I have been meaning to get up there for soem time, to tour the brewery.  It took a night of chocolate to actually get me to act on that thought...!

None the less, the event was fantastic.  Each "pair" was introduced by the representatives of Stone and Chuao.

The CEO of Stone Brewery is well-spoken, clearly excited ...

The School of Healing Arts Massage School is located on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. However, it is not to be confused with IPSB, which is also located on Garnet Avenue. The School of Healing Arts is in an upstairs office building.

A massage with a student practitioner is $39. However, I have to say that massage with the students here, in my experience, have been disappointing. ...

The International Professional School of Body Work in Pacific Beach offers massage seven days a week.  You can choose either a student ($45) or a professional ($60).  You get a full hour of massage (not 50 minutes like most places).

The setting is relaxing and professional.  You enter at the front desk, where the receptionist greets you; they are typically friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

The students are fair to good in their ...

The Toby Wells branch of the YMCA is part of the San Diego YMCA, which includes the Mission Valley location and the Hazard Center Annex, as well as the Downtown YMCA. Yes, that's right, these are all under one membership!

The Toby Wells YMCA is located in Kearny Mesa, and for many people it is quite out of the way. But if you work in the area it can be ...

Mount Soledad is the highest peak of coastal San Diego. Mount Cowles is a little higher, but it's halfway to El Cajon.

Of course you have probably heard of the Mount Soledad cross, it seems to get more attention these days than the park itself.

Still, even in the shadow of the cross and this tedious on-going battle, the park is s beautiful palce to ...

On the northern edge of Pacific Beach, as you climb the hill towards Mount Soledad, hides Kate Sessions Park.  This park is not that big, but is pleasant and beautiful, with sweeping views of San Diego's downtown, bay, and ocean.

There is a big grassy hill, a path around the edge that measures about half a mile.  On the north side there is a children's play area with swings, slides, and ...

Wine Steals is located on the eastern edge of Hillcrest, as the area begins to morph into North Park. On University Avenue, a few blocks west of Park Avenue, Wine Steals is a wine bar that also offers wine tastings and an array of tapas style food items. Glasses range from about $5-7.

Wine Steals is typically pretty crowded. They are going for a very European appraoch to drinking and dining. ...

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, in the shopping center between University Avenuw, Washington Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street, Hillcrest Cinemas is a great urban movie theatre showing independent films. It is part of the Landmark Theatres, the nation's largest theatre chain dedicated primarily to exhibiting and marketing independent film.

There are five screens. The seats are just your normal theatre seats (not the big cushy ones), but they are ...