﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by DiscoverSD at Tue, 13 May 2008 23:45:02 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:blogChannel="http://backend.userland.com/blogChannelModule" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>San Diego Blog - DiscoverSD</title><link>http://www.discoverSD.com/blog/</link><description>Welcome to the DiscoverSD Blog. We're extremely proud to have launched our new site September. Going forward visitors can expect constant growth, improved features, tons of new tools to help “Discover San Diego” and more coverage of San Diego's finest attractions and entertainment. This blog will be your source for unbiased reviews, local news and gossip as well as a forum for feedback on all aspects of America's Finest City.</description><copyright>Copyright 2007-2008 DiscoverSD</copyright><generator>DiscoverSD XmlTextWriter</generator><item><title>Top Five Bars For Ocean Viewing and Daytime Drinking</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/top-five-bars-for-ocean-viewing-and-daytime-drinking.html</link><description>With summer on the rise (once, of course, we get past all the May gray and June gloom)it is of the utmost priority to snag a spot for a long lazy day of ocean viewing and laid-back boozing. To expedite your quest for the perfect daytime fade-on venue, we've listed our top five favorite lounge locations along the coast of sunny San Diego...</description><category>Top Ten Lists</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 22:48:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/top-five-bars-for-ocean-viewing-and-daytime-drinking.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/top-five-bars-for-ocean-viewing-and-daytime-drinking.html</guid></item><item><title>Club Montage is Coming Out With New GIANT Fridays</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/club-montage-is-coming-out-with-new-giant-fridays.html</link><description>These days you don't have to be a fruit fly or bi-curious to have a reason to investigate some of the new clubs that are emerging from the gay scene into the mainline spotlight. 2028 Hancock Street, AKA Club Montage, will be emerging from the closet beginning with GIANT Fridays...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 22:12:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/club-montage-is-coming-out-with-new-giant-fridays.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/club-montage-is-coming-out-with-new-giant-fridays.html</guid></item><item><title>The Art of Photography Show at Lyceum Theatre Gallery</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/the-art-of-photography-show-at-lyceum-theatre-gallery.html</link><description>For the past four years, the downtown San Diego Lyceum Theatre Gallery has turned its walls into a space for breathtaking international art. Hosting a truly excellent presentation of photographic art for the fourth time, the Lyceum Theatre Gallery now brings us The Art of Photography Show...</description><category>Arts and Theater</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:41:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/the-art-of-photography-show-at-lyceum-theatre-gallery.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/the-art-of-photography-show-at-lyceum-theatre-gallery.html</guid></item><item><title>Introducing First Annual Taste of Little Italy in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/introducing-first-annual-taste-of-little-italy-in-san-diego.html</link><description>Come Wednesday, May 14th this little neighborhood is giving you a taste of their best with their First Annual Taste of Little Italy. Discover the varied palate of dining possibilities as you enjoy samples offered by the best Little Italy restaurants. Stroll the main drag of India Street from 5 to 9pm and enjoy appetizers, desserts, and specialty beverages offered by the locals, and find out what Little Italy is all about...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:21:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/introducing-first-annual-taste-of-little-italy-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/introducing-first-annual-taste-of-little-italy-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Pamper Up From May Gray at Pukalani Day Spa in Del Mar</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/pamper-up-from-may-gray-at-pukalani-day-spa-in-del-mar.html</link><description>I visited Pukalani Day Spa &amp; Salon in Del Mar on a typical May gray day and was certain that I needed some warming up. The reception area is full of skin care lines, fresh flowers and water features to stimulate my senses. I was escorted into the women's changing room and met my locker room attendant for the day. She was extremely helpful and put me to ease that anything I needed would be taken care of...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 20:55:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/pamper-up-from-may-gray-at-pukalani-day-spa-in-del-mar.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/pamper-up-from-may-gray-at-pukalani-day-spa-in-del-mar.html</guid></item><item><title>The Spa at The Sporting Club in La Jolla</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/the-spa-at-the-sporting-club-in-la-jolla.html</link><description>Although The Sporting Club in La Jolla is most well-known for its fitness facilities, group exercise classes, and skilled personal trainers, The Spa at The Sporting Club extends beyond the title of amenity and is an attraction all its own...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 20:26:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/the-spa-at-the-sporting-club-in-la-jolla.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/the-spa-at-the-sporting-club-in-la-jolla.html</guid></item><item><title>Addison Dining Within The Grand Del Mar Resort</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/addison-dining-within-the-grand-del-mar-resort.html</link><description>Addison is one of several upscale restaurants located within the luxury San Diego resort, The Grand Del Mar. Refined and elegant, Addison offers an ever-changing, four-course experience that emphasizes French cuisine with local ingredients...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 19:13:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/addison-dining-within-the-grand-del-mar-resort.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/addison-dining-within-the-grand-del-mar-resort.html</guid></item><item><title>Basic Kitchen and Bar Introduces URBN Concept</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/basic-kitchen-and-bar-introduces-urbn-concept.html</link><description>Different than any other downtown nightspot, Basic in East Village is the brainchild of restaurateur Jon Mangini, a visionary who anticipated the fallout from the overly-hyped and overly-themed venues of the Gaslamp Quarter. This consistently booming restaurant and bar is expanding its award-winning pizza concept with the launch of a new chain of restaurants in San Diego called URBN...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 18:51:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/basic-kitchen-and-bar-introduces-urbn-concept.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/basic-kitchen-and-bar-introduces-urbn-concept.html</guid></item><item><title>Best San Diego Bars for Pre and Post Padres Game Partying</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/best-san-diego-bars-for-pre-and-post-padres-game-partying.html</link><description>From the rowdy fan spirit to the $9 thirst-quenching beers and the consequential trash-talk to opposing team fans, a spring or summer Padres game at PETCO Park is recipe for a wild time. However, no Padres game experience is complete without the mandatory pre and post-game parties. And there is no neighborhood better prepped for PETCO-friendly specials than the East Village...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 18:05:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>George Duenas Jr.</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/best-san-diego-bars-for-pre-and-post-padres-game-partying.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/best-san-diego-bars-for-pre-and-post-padres-game-partying.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Anthropologie at Fashion Valley Mall</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-anthropologie-at-fashion-valley-mall.html</link><description>In addition to the incoming set of high-profile designer boutiques such as Just Cavalli and Michael Kors at Fashion Valley Mall, Anthropologie is set to arrive in the fall of 2008. Customers can rejoice in the fact that this store, once unknown to the San Diego shopping scene, is now opening its third location in the county...</description><category>Mall Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 21:38:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-anthropologie-at-fashion-valley-mall.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-anthropologie-at-fashion-valley-mall.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Sports Club in Hillcrest</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-sports-club-in-hillcrest.html</link><description>If you're looking for a pack of sports nuts, fans or groupies huddled around the bar, worshiping the almighty television while hooting and hollering because of that last successful play (or bad call) the San Diego Sports Club is probably the last place you'll find it. Not to say that crazy sports people aren't welcome, but the type of "fan" that composes this "club" falls outside that athletic arena...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 22:08:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-sports-club-in-hillcrest.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-sports-club-in-hillcrest.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Intervention Sunday Hard Rocks Vegas Rehab Style</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-intervention-sunday-hard-rocks-vegas-rehab-style.html</link><description>With the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel offering a sanctuary teeming with luscious lads and ladies every Sunday, Vegas and all its bountiful sin has become even more tempting. But if you can't make the trip to Vegas for Hard Rock's Rehab Sunday, there's no need to panic. Intervention is currently holding court every Sunday in the Gaslamp and proposes a place of refuge for San Diegans to sweat it out poolside at the Moonstone Lounge within the local Hard Rock, and you don't have to make that sticky ride across the desert just to get there...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 19:45:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-intervention-sunday-hard-rocks-vegas-rehab-style.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diego-intervention-sunday-hard-rocks-vegas-rehab-style.html</guid></item><item><title>Beach to Brewery Karl Strauss Beer and Music Fest</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/beach-to-brewery-karl-strauss-beer-and-music-fest.html</link><description>Only few events this summer truly personify San Diego to perfection and one of them is the Beach to Brewery Karl Strauss Beer and Music Fest featuring all your favorites bits of summer: beach, beer, biking, and bands...</description><category>Concerts and Music</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 23:23:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/beach-to-brewery-karl-strauss-beer-and-music-fest.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/beach-to-brewery-karl-strauss-beer-and-music-fest.html</guid></item><item><title>Twelfth Annual North Park Festival of the Arts</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/twelfth-annual-north-park-festival-of-the-arts.html</link><description>Ray Street is only one small avenue, so can you imagine what it would be like if all of North Park took a break from the usual University Avenue traffic and dedicated a day to celebrate art? The twelfth annual North Park Festival of the Arts, taking place on Sunday, May 18 is just that: an explosion of art and community in downtown North Park on University between 30th and 32nd streets...</description><category>Arts and Theater</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 23:03:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/twelfth-annual-north-park-festival-of-the-arts.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/twelfth-annual-north-park-festival-of-the-arts.html</guid></item><item><title>Trattoria Fantastica for Sicilian Cuisine in Little Italy</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/trattoria-fantastica-for-sicilian-cuisine-in-little-italy.html</link><description>Located in the quiet hub of culture known as San Diego's Little Italy, Trattoria Fantastica is one of the newest venues of the Busalacchi Family's growing list of San Diego Italian restaurants...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 22:22:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/trattoria-fantastica-for-sicilian-cuisine-in-little-italy.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/trattoria-fantastica-for-sicilian-cuisine-in-little-italy.html</guid></item><item><title>Anthology Brings Fine Dining and Music to Little Italy</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/anthology-brings-fine-dining-and-music-to-little-italy.html</link><description>"Fine cuisine, like great music, is created by subtle inspirations." This is Bradley Ogden's philosophy as consulting chef at Anthology, San Diego's leading supper club for fine dining and live music. Less than a year old, Anthology is a multi-level restaurant and music club that offers patrons both a comfortable and sophisticated cultural experience in the south end of San Diego's own Little Italy...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/anthology-brings-fine-dining-and-music-to-little-italy.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/anthology-brings-fine-dining-and-music-to-little-italy.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Shoppers Learn How to Accessorize</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-shoppers-learn-how-to-accessorize.html</link><description>The only dilemma is with the variety of available options, it can be hard to tell which pieces make you look modern and stylish and which make you look outdated and clueless. Whether it's high-end or low-end, it's imperative not to confuse what is currently on the market for what is currently fabulous. For starters, neon, elastic and gigantic plastic anything is no good...</description><category>San Diego Shopping Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 21:29:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Vanessa Valiente</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-shoppers-learn-how-to-accessorize.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/san-diego-shoppers-learn-how-to-accessorize.html</guid></item><item><title>Bikini Wax Headquarters in Pacific Beach</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bikini-wax-headquarters-in-pacific-beach.html</link><description>The Pretty Kitty in Pacific Beach is a full-service wax and skincare studio with a knack for the perfect Brazilian bikini wax. Just blocks away from the beach, The Pretty Kitty provides a welcoming and intimate ambiance for your personal grooming. A favorite waxing location for beach combers and local students, The Pretty Kitty will be opening a second location in Chula Vista this June...</description><category>San Diego Beauty Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 20:06:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bikini-wax-headquarters-in-pacific-beach.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bikini-wax-headquarters-in-pacific-beach.html</guid></item><item><title>Antique Spa Chic at The Undercarriage in Banker's Hill</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/antique-spa-chic-at-the-undercarriage-in-bankers-hill.html</link><description>Walking into The Undercarriage in Banker's Hill is like stepping foot into your Grandma's finely decorated living room full of antique art and furniture. The only difference is she probably doesn't offer to wax your bikini area or chest hair...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 19:55:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/antique-spa-chic-at-the-undercarriage-in-bankers-hill.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/antique-spa-chic-at-the-undercarriage-in-bankers-hill.html</guid></item><item><title>Gift from the Gods Cystic Fibrosis Benefit at EXY</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/gift-from-the-gods-cystic-fibrosis-benefit-at-exy.html</link><description>Inwood Hill Consulting Group and EXY Restaurant present Gift from the Gods, a Greek themed silent and live auction benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Thursday, May 8th from 6 to 10pm. Gift from the Gods will present diverse auction items on theme with the twelve Greek gods...</description><category>Charity Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 01:58:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/gift-from-the-gods-cystic-fibrosis-benefit-at-exy.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/gift-from-the-gods-cystic-fibrosis-benefit-at-exy.html</guid></item><item><title>Discover the Best Spots for Margaritas in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/discover-the-best-spots-for-margaritas-in-san-diego.html</link><description>Cinco de Mayo is one annual celebration that just wouldn't be the same without authentic food and strong tequila. The fifth is a day for margarita lovers and agave connoisseurs; a day that gives rise to a diverse crowd of the young and old looking to exceed the drinking limitations of yesteryear with mass amounts of margaritas with just the right amount of salty kick. No Cinco de Mayo should be spent sober. Check out the top five Insider picks for margaritas in San Diego...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 19:16:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>George Duenas Jr.</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/discover-the-best-spots-for-margaritas-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/discover-the-best-spots-for-margaritas-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>The Groove 24/7 Sunday Brunch Party at The Pearl</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-groove-247-sunday-brunch-party-at-the-pearl.html</link><description>The Restaurant at The Pearl in Point Loma introduces The Groove 24/7, a brand new weekend brunch party changing the way San Diego does Sunday. Forget stuffy dining rooms and chaotic buffet tables, head to this retro-chic boutique hotel and treat yourself to the eats and beats. Now, discover the deets...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:21:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-groove-247-sunday-brunch-party-at-the-pearl.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-groove-247-sunday-brunch-party-at-the-pearl.html</guid></item><item><title>Last Beach Party at San Diego W Hotel</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/last-beach-party-at-san-diego-w-hotel.html</link><description>From the heated sand floor to the fire pits and private cabanas, all intermixed with the sparkling sights of Downtown, The W has created the possibility for Gaslamp and beach lovers to have their cake and eat it too. Though the drink prices conform to downtown standards, one would definitely be missing the entire experience without once trying the Citron my Face or A Day at the Beach while shimmying to the tunes of DJ Frankie on Fridays or DJ Chino on Saturdays...</description><category>Lounge Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:04:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/last-beach-party-at-san-diego-w-hotel.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/last-beach-party-at-san-diego-w-hotel.html</guid></item><item><title>The Lamplighter Lifestyle in University Heights</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-lamplighter-lifestyle-in-university-heights.html</link><description>The Lamplighter, proclaimed by some as the "number one dive bar" in the North Park area, a difficult title to wrestle for, considering the nature of bars in this locale, is the ultimate watering hole in the neighborhood and gives patrons, whether residents or not, a reason to flock to this joint seven days a week...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:31:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-lamplighter-lifestyle-in-university-heights.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-lamplighter-lifestyle-in-university-heights.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Free Bike Kitchen Hosts Bike Rights Workshop</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/san-diego-free-bike-kitchen-hosts-bike-rights-workshop.html</link><description>This Sunday, May 4th Free Bike Kitchen is hosting a Bike Rights Workshop educating our community on the bike essentials: laws concerning bike rules, collisions, reporting a stolen bike, and dealing with police...</description><category>San Diego Neighborhoods Blog</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:37:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/san-diego-free-bike-kitchen-hosts-bike-rights-workshop.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/san-diego-free-bike-kitchen-hosts-bike-rights-workshop.html</guid></item><item><title>4th Annual San Diego Healing Arts Festival at Balboa Park</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/4th-annual-san-diego-healing-arts-festival-at-balboa-park.html</link><description>Head to Balboa Park on May 4th to enjoy a warm spring breeze and learn about alternative forms of healing with some of the most spiritually in-tune members of our community. The Healing Arts Festival is an all-day event open and free to the public. Imagine the energy flowing through inspiring Balboa surroundings while a masseuse works out the stress tension in your shoulders, the smell of incense and oils wafts peacefully through the air, and live music croons you to spiritual bliss...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:23:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/4th-annual-san-diego-healing-arts-festival-at-balboa-park.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/4th-annual-san-diego-healing-arts-festival-at-balboa-park.html</guid></item><item><title>First Annual Downtown Escondido Fashion Week</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/first-annual-downtown-escondido-fashion-week.html</link><description>Warming up the runway for San Diego Fashion Week is the first annual Downtown Escondido Fashion Week presented by Mercedes Benz of Escondido running the week of May 5 to May 10, 2008. Industry professionals and public alike will enjoy designs by Ricky Lizalde of Project Runway, Even Wear and Bridals by Sushanti, and sportswear by Miriam J at this glittering event put on by the Downtown Business Association of Escondido...</description><category>Fashion and Designer Events </category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:30:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/first-annual-downtown-escondido-fashion-week.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/first-annual-downtown-escondido-fashion-week.html</guid></item><item><title>Get Sex and the City Glam at Best San Diego Boutiques</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/get-sex-and-the-city-glam-at-best-san-diego-boutiques.html</link><description>With the Sex and the City movie coming out late May of 2008, us ladies can't help but get excited about dare devil fashion. Costumes designed by Patricia Field, each outfit in the movie will make incredible fashion statements, but where do we find such styles in San Diego?</description><category>San Diego Shopping Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:36:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Vanessa Valiente</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/get-sex-and-the-city-glam-at-best-san-diego-boutiques.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/get-sex-and-the-city-glam-at-best-san-diego-boutiques.html</guid></item><item><title>Ripped and Worn A&amp;F Look Grows Up With Ruehl</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/ripped-and-worn-af-look-grows-up-with-ruehl.html</link><description>Most of us have sported the ripped-up and worn-down stylings of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch at one time or another. The younger generation is now home at Hollister, and the latest retail concept started in 2004, Ruehl, targets 22-30 year-olds, catering to the graduates of collegiate fashions...</description><category>Mall Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:07:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/ripped-and-worn-af-look-grows-up-with-ruehl.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/ripped-and-worn-af-look-grows-up-with-ruehl.html</guid></item><item><title>Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/seaus-the-restaurant-in-mission-valley.html</link><description>Owned by All-Pro linebacker and former Charger Junior Seau, Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley has been San Diego's pre-eminent sports bar for over a decade. Seau's diners enter through architecture designed to look like the outside of a Major League Stadium (an entrance nicknamed "The Tunnel") and are immediately treated to no fewer than five dozen television monitors and a gigantic projection screen...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:37:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/seaus-the-restaurant-in-mission-valley.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/seaus-the-restaurant-in-mission-valley.html</guid></item><item><title>Old Town Mexican Café in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/old-town-mexican-caf--in-san-diego.html</link><description>Celebrate a rousing Cinco de Mayo fiesta next week at the Old Town Mexican Café and Cantina, one of San Diego's most authentic Mexican restaurants...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:26:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/old-town-mexican-caf--in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/old-town-mexican-caf--in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Duet Massage and Lounge Vibes at Spa Velia in Little Italy</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/duet-massage-and-lounge-vibes-at-spa-velia-in-little-italy.html</link><description>One of the first surprises was the music in the ambient lobby. A spa aficionado-in-training, I'm usually greeted with the soft sounds of cascading waters or natural rhythms from the wild. Spa Velia differed in playing mellow lounge beats, and I instantly felt like I was meeting the girls for cocktails at our favorite under-the-radar spot...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/duet-massage-and-lounge-vibes-at-spa-velia-in-little-italy.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/duet-massage-and-lounge-vibes-at-spa-velia-in-little-italy.html</guid></item><item><title>Station Celebrates One Year With Launch of New Salon</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/station-celebrates-one-year-with-launch-of-new-salon.html</link><description>Station Boutique in Little Italy, celebrating its first birthday next month, is preparing to simplify this crisis of scheduling by combining the two loves of shopping and nail care. Come May, 2008, Station will offer the trendiest designer duds alongside an all-new nail salon open for full-service pampering...</description><category>Salon Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:02:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/station-celebrates-one-year-with-launch-of-new-salon.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/station-celebrates-one-year-with-launch-of-new-salon.html</guid></item><item><title>Between the Sheets With the Female Sex Drive</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/between-the-sheets-with-the-female-sex-drive.html</link><description>The female sexual drive is constantly evolving. For women, any act of intimacy can be as pleasurable as the act of sex itself. One day we may be fiendishly in need, while the next day, the idea of sex may sound like an unwelcome chore. Unlike with men, a woman's sexual drive has the ability to exponentially decrease when she is affected by external factors such as stress, depression, and anxiety...</description><category>For Couples</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:24:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Loxie Gant</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/between-the-sheets-with-the-female-sex-drive.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/between-the-sheets-with-the-female-sex-drive.html</guid></item><item><title>2008 Home Expo at San Diego Convention Center</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-real-estate-blog/2008-home-expo-at-san-diego-convention-center.html</link><description>The San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) hosts the Home Expo Consumer Fair 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center on May 10 in conjunction with the Building Industry Association of San Diego...</description><category>San Diego Real Estate Blog</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:02:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-real-estate-blog/2008-home-expo-at-san-diego-convention-center.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-real-estate-blog/2008-home-expo-at-san-diego-convention-center.html</guid></item><item><title>Rick Sayre Wine Dinner at Balboa Park Food &amp; Wine School</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/rick-sayre-wine-dinner-at-balboa-park-food--wine-school.html</link><description>The Prado and the Balboa Park Food &amp; Wine School announce a special evening of fine food and wine with Rodney Strong’s own Rick Sayre this Thursday, April 24 at 6:30pm. This San Diego wine dinner is the only west coast event that famed winemaker Rick Sayre will be attending – and you don’t want to miss out. The Prado Executive Chef Jeff Thurston has designed a four course dinner to pair with Sayre’s award-winning wines...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:18:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/rick-sayre-wine-dinner-at-balboa-park-food--wine-school.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/rick-sayre-wine-dinner-at-balboa-park-food--wine-school.html</guid></item><item><title>Entertain Summer Guests at Shout House in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/entertain-summer-guests-at-shout-house-in-san-diego.html</link><description>Like human jukeboxes, there probably isn't a song out there that Shout House performers don't know. You won't be able to resist singing and dancing when you've got a cocktail in hand during a live dueling piano performance of "Miss You" by The Rolling Stones or Tom Petty's "Mary Jane." Nope, not even that your buddy of yours from back East...</description><category>Lounge Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:49:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/entertain-summer-guests-at-shout-house-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/entertain-summer-guests-at-shout-house-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Don't Underestimate 3rd Corner in Ocean Beach</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/dont-underestimate-3rd-corner-in-ocean-beach.html</link><description>I was personally introduced to 3rd Corner in Ocean Beach by a girlfriend who frequents this quiet little beach town and was taken on a tour of the unassuming wine cellar by yet another friend. Like a chain letter, I think one must be invited by a pal to explore this place. Otherwise, driving by, one would just assume the 3rd Corner is just another mysteriously placed shop in the lieu of quirky dives and bizarre boutiques that typically define OB...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:28:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/dont-underestimate-3rd-corner-in-ocean-beach.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/dont-underestimate-3rd-corner-in-ocean-beach.html</guid></item><item><title>Return of San Diego Red Bull Air Races 2008</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/return-of-san-diego-red-bull-air-races-2008.html</link><description>This thrilling competition is split into two dynamic days: Qualifying Day and Race Day. On the first day, 12 pilots will compete to make the 8 spots that will carry them over to Race Day. The second day the heat is on while the best pilots carve up the air with upside turns and high-skilled tricks...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:56:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/return-of-san-diego-red-bull-air-races-2008.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/return-of-san-diego-red-bull-air-races-2008.html</guid></item><item><title>Think Play Create at The New Children's Museum San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/think-play-create-at-the-new-childrens-museum-san-diego.html</link><description>Now freshly redesigned with protecting the environment in mind, the new Children’s Museum San Diego (CMSD) is introducing innovative architecture to the Downtown San Diego community. On May 4 the museum is celebrating their grand re-opening by throwing a free day long block party called ThinkPlayCreate...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:17:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/think-play-create-at-the-new-childrens-museum-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/think-play-create-at-the-new-childrens-museum-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Corvette Diner Time Warp of Good Food and Great Fun</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/corvette-diner-time-warp-of-good-food-and-great-fun.html</link><description>Named after one of the coolest cars on the road, The Corvette Diner is a classic San Diego restaurant that pays tribute to the local diners of yesteryear and thrusts its customers into a time warp of good food and good fun...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:55:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/corvette-diner-time-warp-of-good-food-and-great-fun.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/corvette-diner-time-warp-of-good-food-and-great-fun.html</guid></item><item><title>The Restaurant at The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-restaurant-at-the-pearl-hotel-in-point-loma.html</link><description>Combining the cool cosmopolitan retro look of the late '60s with ultra-modern conveniences like wireless internet, 42" TVs, and state of the art music players, The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma not only offers the best in casual sophistication in each of its guestrooms, but is also home to The Restaurant at The Pearl, one of the city's newest stops for intimate dining, cocktails and conversation, or rousing nightlife...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:24:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-restaurant-at-the-pearl-hotel-in-point-loma.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-restaurant-at-the-pearl-hotel-in-point-loma.html</guid></item><item><title>Discover Salon Nobel in La Jolla</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/discover-salon-nobel-in-la-jolla.html</link><description>Salon Nobel is a full service salon in La Jolla that offers hair care, massages, waxing, and medical treatments among others. Centrally located in the UTC area, Salon Nobel is a favorite among college students and residents of La Jolla...</description><category>Salon Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:59:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/discover-salon-nobel-in-la-jolla.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/discover-salon-nobel-in-la-jolla.html</guid></item><item><title>Bergamot Spa for Tropical Treatments and Zen Sanctuary</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bergamot-spa-for-tropical-treatments-and-zen-sanctuary.html</link><description>Bergamot Spa and Boutique is the Insider pick for the ultimate Encinitas spa experience. Picture wide open interior spaces aglow with natural light and dark wood paneling with rich bamboo textures. Meet tranquil water features and an outdoor gazebo surrounded by plush cabanas...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:21:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bergamot-spa-for-tropical-treatments-and-zen-sanctuary.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/bergamot-spa-for-tropical-treatments-and-zen-sanctuary.html</guid></item><item><title>Where and When Can San Diego Men Rock Flip-Flops?</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/where-and-when-can-san-diego-men-rock-flip-flops.html</link><description>San Diego is known for its fabulous weather, laidback attitude and abundance of flip-flops. But with this beach lifestyle comes the eternal question for men: At what point do those sandals go from San Diego cool to inappropriate bum?</description><category>San Diego Shopping Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:37:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Vanessa Valiente</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/where-and-when-can-san-diego-men-rock-flip-flops.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/where-and-when-can-san-diego-men-rock-flip-flops.html</guid></item><item><title>Walk the Walk Presents Sight and Sound at Bamboo Lounge</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/walk-the-walk-presents-sight-and-sound-at-bamboo-lounge.html</link><description>From Walk the Walk Presents comes the free monthly extravaganza Sight and Sound: Arts &amp; Entertainment Calendar. This diverse performance and exhibition showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 23 at the Bamboo Lounge in Hillcrest from 6:30pm to 11:00pm and is open to all ages...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:19:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/walk-the-walk-presents-sight-and-sound-at-bamboo-lounge.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/walk-the-walk-presents-sight-and-sound-at-bamboo-lounge.html</guid></item><item><title>Kipper's Trivia Night - Booze Fueled Battle of the Wits</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/kippers-trivia-night---booze-fueled-battle-of-the-wits.html</link><description>We are proud to announce Kipper's Trivia Night has now found a new home at the Whistle Stop in South Park. Hopping back into the rowdy and reckless norm, Trivia Night will continue on the first and third Mondays of the month, and the new season starts Monday, April 21 at 9:30pm...</description><category>San Diego Entertainment Blog</category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:04:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/kippers-trivia-night---booze-fueled-battle-of-the-wits.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/kippers-trivia-night---booze-fueled-battle-of-the-wits.html</guid></item><item><title>Beauty Through Fashion at La Jolla Gambucci Boutique</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/beauty-through-fashion-at-la-jolla-gambucci-boutique.html</link><description>Even within bustling downtown La Jolla, Gambucci Boutique screams luxury in fashion and lifestyle. A glamorous boutique without the pretentious air of similar shops you may find in Los Angeles, Gambucci is a unique shopping experience that encourages women to rediscover their beauty through fashion...</description><category>Boutique Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:14:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/beauty-through-fashion-at-la-jolla-gambucci-boutique.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/beauty-through-fashion-at-la-jolla-gambucci-boutique.html</guid></item><item><title>Coaster Saloon Cleans Up its Bad Boy Mission Beach Ways</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/coaster-saloon-cleans-up-its-bad-boy-mission-beach-ways.html</link><description>Mission Beach: If you don't live here, surely one of your friends does. And surely you've experienced a few signature days of binge day drinking followed by late afternoons asleep on the sand. For the past few years it's all be pretty predictable. But here's one thing you don't know: the former reigning dive bar, Coaster Saloon, has cleaned up its bad-boy Mission Beach ways...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:44:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/coaster-saloon-cleans-up-its-bad-boy-mission-beach-ways.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/coaster-saloon-cleans-up-its-bad-boy-mission-beach-ways.html</guid></item><item><title>Estranged Beach Drinkers Find Summer Solace at Firehouse</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/estranged-beach-drinkers-find-summer-solace-at-firehouse.html</link><description>The recent alcohol bans on popular spring break and summer destinations like Mission and Pacific Beach have left a crowd of coastal partiers thirsty and without a beach to call home. We ask: How are we supposed to cool off during these raging high temperatures? Estranged summer beach drinkers, we’d like you to meet your new home: Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge. And no, firemen will not monitor your drink count...</description><category>Lounge Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:06:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/estranged-beach-drinkers-find-summer-solace-at-firehouse.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/estranged-beach-drinkers-find-summer-solace-at-firehouse.html</guid></item><item><title>Welcome Back Little Italy ArtWalk 2008</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/welcome-back-little-italy-artwalk-2008.html</link><description>As the county gets into the buzz of the 2008 San Diego Padres season, it might be easy to overlook another staple of the spring season, the annual ArtWalk in Little Italy, held during the last week of April. Little Italy is one of San Diego's most charming and hip neighborhoods and on April 26th and 27th, its sidewalks will showcase high caliber art from over 350 local artists...</description><category>Arts and Theater</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:25:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/welcome-back-little-italy-artwalk-2008.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/welcome-back-little-italy-artwalk-2008.html</guid></item><item><title>Fourth Annual Hillcrest Taste of Uptown 2008</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/fourth-annual-hillcrest-taste-of-uptown-2008.html</link><description>On Saturday April 19th, Hillcrest will be pleasing palates with the neighborhood’s fourth annual Taste of Uptown culinary and community event. From noon to 4pm locals from all over the County will sample appetizers, entrees, delectable desserts and specialty coffees from over 40 of Hillcrest’s prominent restaurants...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:11:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angella d’Avignon</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/fourth-annual-hillcrest-taste-of-uptown-2008.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/fourth-annual-hillcrest-taste-of-uptown-2008.html</guid></item><item><title>Meet Elis'iance Spa and Co-Ed Hot Tub Lounge in Pacific Beach</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/meet-elisiance-spa-and-co-ed-hot-tub-lounge-in-pacific-beach.html</link><description>New to Garnet Avenue is Elis'iance Spa Lounge, a tropically-infused communal, co-ed hot tub lounge. The Elis'iance philosophy is that water, with its natural healing elements, provides the foundation for total mind and body rejuvenation. 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In the thriving center of North Park, Urban Solace offers an eclectic selection of appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, and desserts featuring both traditional dishes and old favorites served with surprising new twists...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:56:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/american-comfort-food-at-urban-solace-in-north-park.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/american-comfort-food-at-urban-solace-in-north-park.html</guid></item><item><title>Ultra-Mod Burger Lounge Brings Minimalism Back to La Jolla</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/ultra-mod-burger-lounge-brings-minimalism-back-to-la-jolla.html</link><description>The phrase burger lounge is not one to initially invigorate your senses. Yet it's a relationship that grows with time, for every one of your senses heightens to full degree upon entering the postmodern burger joint...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:06:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christina Buquid</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/ultra-mod-burger-lounge-brings-minimalism-back-to-la-jolla.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/ultra-mod-burger-lounge-brings-minimalism-back-to-la-jolla.html</guid></item><item><title>Epic Life Network Presents Fresh Inspiration Fundraiser</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/epic-life-network-presents-fresh-inspiration-fundraiser.html</link><description>Fresh Inspiration Fundraiser and Gala will celebrate influential women and the great entrepreneurs of art, music, business, and fitness during a magical evening aboard the Harbor Excursion Yacht on Sunday, April 27 from 4-7pm...</description><category>Charity Events</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:44:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/epic-life-network-presents-fresh-inspiration-fundraiser.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/epic-life-network-presents-fresh-inspiration-fundraiser.html</guid></item><item><title>Discover China with Tower After Hours at Museum of Man</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/discover-china-with-tower-after-hours-at-museum-of-man.html</link><description>The San Diego Museum of Man hosts a Tower After Hours event the last Thursday of each month, introducing locals to the diverse tastes and rhythms of various countries around the world. This month, Tower After Hours brings the rich culture of China to San Diego on Thursday, April 24 from 6-8pm...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:45:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/discover-china-with-tower-after-hours-at-museum-of-man.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/discover-china-with-tower-after-hours-at-museum-of-man.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego Keystone Athletic Club and Day Spa in Poway</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/san-diego-keystone-athletic-club-and-day-spa-in-poway.html</link><description>Keystone Athletic Club in Poway is a cutting edge fitness center offering a plethora of amenities and resources necessary to finally meet your personal health goal. 
Members have access to racquetball courts, free weights and a large cardio room as well as encouraging personal trainers...</description><category>San Diego Beauty Blog</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:21:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/san-diego-keystone-athletic-club-and-day-spa-in-poway.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/san-diego-keystone-athletic-club-and-day-spa-in-poway.html</guid></item><item><title>Third Level Proves Jack’s La Jolla Keeps Getting Better</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/third-level-proves-jacks-la-jolla-keeps-getting-better.html</link><description>Normally known for its elegant atmosphere and fine-dining, Jack's La Jolla is highly regarded throughout all of San Diego County. Yet Jack's is not your regular run-of-the-mill San Diego restaurant, as the venue itself is built like a lofty wedding cake and now boasts five delectable lounges and three delicious restaurants that lay among the many levels of this one establishment...</description><category>Lounge Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:25:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/third-level-proves-jacks-la-jolla-keeps-getting-better.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/third-level-proves-jacks-la-jolla-keeps-getting-better.html</guid></item><item><title>New Prospect Bar Redefines San Diego Sports Bars</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/new-prospect-bar-redefines-san-diego-sports-bars.html</link><description>Prospect Bar and Lounge, the former Excelsior of La Jolla, claims to be a part of the "sports bar" clan, but some may be confused, as none of the formerly mentioned characteristics, minus the sports nuts, describe this new Prospect hangout...</description><category>Lounge Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:02:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/new-prospect-bar-redefines-san-diego-sports-bars.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/new-prospect-bar-redefines-san-diego-sports-bars.html</guid></item><item><title>Five for Outdoor Dining this Spring in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/five-for-outdoor-dining-this-spring-in-san-diego.html</link><description>June gloom is alive and well this April, but once the morning fog clears, it's time to indulge in the afternoon sun and evening glow at a few of San Diego's best restaurants for outdoor dining...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:57:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/five-for-outdoor-dining-this-spring-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/five-for-outdoor-dining-this-spring-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>The Historical Tom Ham's Lighthouse in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-historical-tom-hams-lighthouse-in-san-diego.html</link><description>A fixture on the San Diego Harbor for nearly four decades, Tom Ham's Lighthouse offers dramatic architecture and breath-taking seaside vistas, as well as some of the best upscale dining in the city...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:04:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-historical-tom-hams-lighthouse-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/the-historical-tom-hams-lighthouse-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Introducing Capriccio Salon and Day Spa in Carlsbad</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/introducing-capriccio-salon-and-day-spa-in-carlsbad.html</link><description>Upon entering the Victorian building lush in green foliage, Capriccio Salon and Day Spa in Carlsbad welcomes guests to unwind and treat themselves to well-deserved relaxation. Owner and founder Sonni Bass opened the spot eleven years ago and has since established a North County spa staple...</description><category>Salon Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:47:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/introducing-capriccio-salon-and-day-spa-in-carlsbad.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/introducing-capriccio-salon-and-day-spa-in-carlsbad.html</guid></item><item><title>Look Supermodel Chic at San Diego's Best Boutiques</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/look-supermodel-chic-at-san-diegos-best-boutiques.html</link><description>The European supermodel has always had the upper hand when it comes to looking überchic and stylish. They have millions of dollars, legs for days and first access to high-end goodies. 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And by responsibility, I do not mean you must go out and get waxed, pretty and primped. However, we do request you take the initiative to look your best. 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From facials and chemical peels to rhinoplasty and neck lift procedures, Ageless and Beautiful offers a wide spectrum of medical treatments to gracefully ease the affects of aging...</description><category>Spa Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:49:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/ageless-and-beautiful-medical-spa-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/ageless-and-beautiful-medical-spa-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>Envision Full Body Personalized Health Care in San Diego</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/envision-full-body-personalized-health-care-in-san-diego.html</link><description>Vickie Nickerson, owner of Envision Personalized Health in the Mission Gorge area of San Diego, offers clients a one stop site for total health and beauty renewal. Nickerson is an experienced personal trainer, and features cardio equipment, free weights, pilates reformers...</description><category>San Diego Beauty Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:25:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/envision-full-body-personalized-health-care-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/envision-full-body-personalized-health-care-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>The Other La Jolla Thrives at The Brew House</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-other-la-jolla-thrives-at-the-brew-house.html</link><description>But if you decide to join La Jolla's many corporate execs, MILFS, and those who consider pets accessories in an evening of revelry, sneak on over to the La Jolla Brew House where everyone is welcome and everything is affordable...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:58:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-other-la-jolla-thrives-at-the-brew-house.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/the-other-la-jolla-thrives-at-the-brew-house.html</guid></item><item><title>Retro Radiates at Air Condition Lounge in Kensington</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/retro-radiates-at-air-condition-lounge-in-kensington.html</link><description>With the original "Air Conditioned" sign hanging above the door of a derelict building, the Air Condition Lounge, at first glance, blends right in with its surroundings. 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Kaiserhof won the 2005 San Diego Magazine Readers Poll for Best German Food, and is a staple for Ocean Beach dining...</description><category>New Restaurant Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:20:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/san-diego-kaiserhof-restaurant-and-biergarten.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/san-diego-kaiserhof-restaurant-and-biergarten.html</guid></item><item><title>East Village Label Shoppe Dresses the Naked</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/east-village-label-shoppe-dresses-the-naked.html</link><description>The brand new boutique joining the East Village lifestyle, Label Shoppe, focuses on bringing the boldest fashions to dress the naked in San Diego. This store is for both men and women who are looking to incorporate more trendy options into their otherwise basic wardrobe with designers lines from all over the world including London, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Canada...</description><category>Boutique Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:04:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/east-village-label-shoppe-dresses-the-naked.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/east-village-label-shoppe-dresses-the-naked.html</guid></item><item><title>Shopping in The (Mission) Hills at Christie's Boutique</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/shopping-in-the-mission-hills-at-christies-boutique.html</link><description>Tucked away in the historic Mission Hills community is Christie's Boutique, providing San Diego women with the latest in contemporary fashion. 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Because Chef Damon Gordon feels that local diners should have choices based on their schedules, this contemporary chic restaurant now offers a new "Business or Pleasure" menu...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:42:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/new-business-or-pleasure-lunch-menu-at-quarter-kitchen.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/new-business-or-pleasure-lunch-menu-at-quarter-kitchen.html</guid></item><item><title>2008 Seafood Festival at Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/2008-seafood-festival-at-trattoria-acqua-in-la-jolla.html</link><description>According to manager Gavin McCarthy, the annual Seafood Festival at Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla is a "chance for people from San Diego to sample seafood only found in Italy." 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Just as I told him, you too should soak in these post-dating recommendations to avoid regretting your next rebound...</description><category>San Diego Dating Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:13:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Loxie Gant</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/san-diego-singles-rebound---basketball-never-paddleball.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/san-diego-singles-rebound---basketball-never-paddleball.html</guid></item><item><title>Trendsetting in North Park with Kate Ross Boutique</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/trendsetting-in-north-park-with-kate-ross-boutique.html</link><description>Kate herself is a fashion-forward trendsetter, so it's no wonder this modern meets organic boutique has poised itself as the pioneer in North Park's recent transformation. Her collections for both men and women consist of great basics as well as chic, unusual finds for fairly reasonable prices...</description><category>Boutique Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:29:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/trendsetting-in-north-park-with-kate-ross-boutique.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/trendsetting-in-north-park-with-kate-ross-boutique.html</guid></item><item><title>Chic Candles at Cathedral Boutique in Hillcrest</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/chic-candles-at-cathedral-boutique-in-hillcrest.html</link><description>Permeating the neighborhood of Hillcrest with intoxicating scents, this unique boutique has been a shopping staple for the past ten years. Welcomed by beautiful window displays and shelves filled with candles and bath and beauty products, Cathedral is a world of its own. 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The monthly Tower After Hours program at the Museum of Man in Balboa Park is building a reputation as a solid cultural social event where all of these things are not only found but may, in some cases, be thrust upon you...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:13:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Craig Slike</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/peruvian-tower-after-hours-at-san-diego-museum-of-man.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/peruvian-tower-after-hours-at-san-diego-museum-of-man.html</guid></item><item><title>Del Mar Nightlife: Spotlight on Jimmy O's</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/del-mar-nightlife-spotlight-on-jimmy-os.html</link><description>Although Del Mar is stereotypically known for its vast offering of "cougars" and "manthers," it does have a little something to offer in the department of late night entertainment. Surfers, youngsters, Del Martians, and any or all the above enjoy the little North County hotspot, Jimmy O's. 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Possibly the most outstanding feature of the resort, the rooms are world-class, and can comfortable accommodate anywhere from 4 to 6 people...</description><category>Chain Hotel Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:16:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Denise Shively</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/san-diego-welk-resort-in-escondido.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/san-diego-welk-resort-in-escondido.html</guid></item><item><title>Choose the Encinitas Portofino Beach Inn for a Seaside Stay</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/choose-the-encinitas-portofino-beach-inn-for-a-seaside-stay.html</link><description>Steps away from some of the most beautiful beaches in northern San Diego County, Portofino Beach Inn offers charming accommodations for beach-lovers...</description><category>Boutique Hotel Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:04:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Denise Shively</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/choose-the-encinitas-portofino-beach-inn-for-a-seaside-stay.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/choose-the-encinitas-portofino-beach-inn-for-a-seaside-stay.html</guid></item><item><title>Café Japengo Leads the La Jolla Sushi Dining Scene</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/caf--japengo-leads-the-la-jolla-sushi-dining-scene.html</link><description>Café Japengo in La Jolla specializes in innovative sushi and Pacific Rim cuisine and Chefs Jay Payne and Gerry Warner offer diverse "fusion" menus ranging from "starters" to lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner - all with an Asian flair...</description><category>San Diego Restaurant Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:46:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dan Tricarico</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/caf--japengo-leads-the-la-jolla-sushi-dining-scene.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/caf--japengo-leads-the-la-jolla-sushi-dining-scene.html</guid></item><item><title>Croce's Restaurant and Bar: A Tradition in Gaslamp Dining</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/croces-restaurant-and-bar-a-tradition-in-gaslamp-dining.html</link><description>Quite simply, Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar has been a famed San Diego dining institution for nearly a quarter century. 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Guests will love the deep red curvilinear walls and wide window views overlooking the downtown city streets...</description><category>San Diego Beauty Blog</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:21:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ryan Eisenacher</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/spring-simmer-at-hot-body-pilates.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/spring-simmer-at-hot-body-pilates.html</guid></item><item><title>Red Marlin Easter Bunch and Underwater Egg Hunt</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-restaurant-blog/red-marlin-easter-bunch-and-underwater-egg-hunt.html</link><description>Red Marlin, the new bayside restaurant at the Hyatt Mission Bay, embraces spring with a bountiful brunch buffet and an underwater Easter egg hunt. 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As a Bikram Yoga instructor and fashion designer, owner Carrie Gerstl, recognized the need for sexy urban comfy clothes to suit all workout needs from yoga to Pilates, dance, cardio as well as fitness training for both men and women...</description><category>San Diego Shopping Blog</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:33:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/catch-the-spark-at-firefly-boutique-in-san-diego.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/catch-the-spark-at-firefly-boutique-in-san-diego.html</guid></item><item><title>The River Raises the Bar for Pacific Beach Shopping</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/the-river-raises-the-bar-for-pacific-beach-shopping.html</link><description>The River is a staple Pacific Beach boutique that's been around since the mid '80s. 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Many men strike up conversations with women without knowing how to tell if they are interested in return...</description><category>San Diego Dating Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:07:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Loxie Gant</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/untold-secrets-of-female-body-language.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-dating-blog/untold-secrets-of-female-body-language.html</guid></item><item><title>D Street Bar and Grill in Encinitas</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/d-street-bar-and-grill-in-encinitas.html</link><description>Many of the local bars appear more like museums in their décor, with ghostly photos of the original buildings dating back to 1912. 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And the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel isn't doing anything to help sort out the confusion...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:51:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/hard-rock-party-perspective.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/hard-rock-party-perspective.html</guid></item><item><title>Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn and Suites</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/humphreys-half-moon-inn-and-suites.html</link><description>If peace and tranquility are notably missing in your life, take a break at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn and Suites in San Diego. Located on Shelter Island, this tropical-style resort hotel offers all the usual amenities and accommodations found in upscale San Diego boutique hotels, with one beloved exception...</description><category>San Diego Hotel Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:32:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Denise Shively</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/humphreys-half-moon-inn-and-suites.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/humphreys-half-moon-inn-and-suites.html</guid></item><item><title>Tower 23 in Pacific Beach</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/tower-23-in-pacific-beach.html</link><description>For a completely unique hospitality experience, take a chance at the Tower23 Hotel in Pacific Beach. Named for Lifeguard Tower 23, situated in front of the hotel, this boutique hotel reminds me of a glass box because, well - that's basically what it is...</description><category>Boutique Hotel Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:21:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Denise Shively</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/tower-23-in-pacific-beach.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-hotel-blog/tower-23-in-pacific-beach.html</guid></item><item><title>Slim Down in the SuperSlow Zone in Carlsbad</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/slim-down-in-the-superslow-zone-in-carlsbad.html</link><description>SuperSlow Zone, located in what I like to call, the Health and Fitness District of The Forum shopping center, on the cusp of Carlsbad and La Costa, is the remedy to every imaginable excuse. Sandy Deveze and Thom Tombs, owners of the only licensed SuperSlow facility in San Diego County, promise visible results with 20-minute workouts one to two times per week...</description><category>San Diego Beauty Blog</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:07:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/slim-down-in-the-superslow-zone-in-carlsbad.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/slim-down-in-the-superslow-zone-in-carlsbad.html</guid></item><item><title>Adora Salon in Oceanside</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/adora-salon-in-oceanside.html</link><description>Adora specializes in modern strengthening and moisturizing hair treatments and hair extensions. And for those curly-haired women in desperate need of a straightening fix, Adora offers the elite system of Yuko Straightening. The process incorporates shampoo and conditioner along with flat ironing, performed only by highly trained stylists...</description><category>Salon Reviews</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:57:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nadia Ibanez</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/adora-salon-in-oceanside.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/adora-salon-in-oceanside.html</guid></item><item><title>Minty Fresh Shoes in Hillcrest</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/minty-fresh-shoes-in-hillcrest.html</link><description>With tons of moderately priced shoes for both men and women, it is easy to get that Mint-y fresh feeling while shopping for the newest, trendiest kicks at Mint Shoes in Hillcrest...</description><category>Boutique Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:07:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/minty-fresh-shoes-in-hillcrest.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/minty-fresh-shoes-in-hillcrest.html</guid></item><item><title>Gracie's San Diego Boutiques</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/gracies-san-diego-boutiques.html</link><description>This San Diego boutique chain has graced us with its presence for the last few years. With locations strategically placed in the Gaslamp, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, the kid's boutique in Rancho Santa Fe, and the outlet boutique in Sorrento Valley, Gracie is gradually becoming a leader in the San Diego fashion scene...</description><category>Boutique Store Reviews</category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:57:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenny Herman</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/gracies-san-diego-boutiques.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-shopping-blog/gracies-san-diego-boutiques.html</guid></item><item><title>2008 San Diego Latino Film Festival</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/2008-san-diego-latino-film-festival.html</link><description>Put on by the Media Arts Center San Diego in Mission Valley, over 160 films will be shown this year. The group seeks to promote film as a means of community expression and to support professional artists by seeking out underrepresented groups and portraying accurate images of their communities...</description><category>Mission Valley Blog</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:46:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Michelle Guerin</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/2008-san-diego-latino-film-festival.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-neighborhoods-blog/2008-san-diego-latino-film-festival.html</guid></item><item><title>B.Y.O.B. to Ryan Thomas Hair Studio in Encinitas</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/byob-to-ryan-thomas-hair-studio-in-encinitas.html</link><description>Thanks to Ryan Thomas Hair Studio in Encinitas, B.Y.O.B. is no longer just code for "we're too cheap to supply drinks," it's also now your golden ticket to coiffure perfection from the leading upscale salon in North County...</description><category>Salon Reviews</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:43:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DiscoverSD</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/byob-to-ryan-thomas-hair-studio-in-encinitas.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-beauty-blog/byob-to-ryan-thomas-hair-studio-in-encinitas.html</guid></item><item><title>Ocean Beach Annual Kite Festival</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/ocean-beach-annual-kite-festival.html</link><description>Come unite with the locals on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 9am to 4pm at the corner of Santa Monica and Ebers, in the People's Republic of Ocean Beach for the City's 59th Annual Kite Festival...</description><category>Things to do in San Diego</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:59:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Craig Slike</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/ocean-beach-annual-kite-festival.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/ocean-beach-annual-kite-festival.html</guid></item><item><title>Hotel Café Tour at Belly Up</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/hotel-caf--tour-at-belly-up.html</link><description>This show takes place at the Belly Up Tavern (the BUT) in Solana Beach, one of the best venues for sound on the west coast. The first act takes the stage at 8pm on Thursday March 6, 2008, but you can always get there early for dinner next door. It's a 21+ show, $17 in advance, $15 at the door...</description><category>Concerts and Music</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:52:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Craig Slike</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/hotel-caf--tour-at-belly-up.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-entertainment-blog/hotel-caf--tour-at-belly-up.html</guid></item><item><title>San Diego's Airport Lounge is First Class</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diegos-airport-lounge-is-first-class.html</link><description>There is one airport in San Diego that has people lined up around the corner, eager to enter - and they won't make you take off your shoes or hassle you with a hostile pat-down. Airport Lounge, nestled along India Street in north Little Italy, is anything but unpleasant...</description><category>San Diego Nightlife Blog</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:59:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diegos-airport-lounge-is-first-class.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/san-diegos-airport-lounge-is-first-class.html</guid></item><item><title>Henry’s Pub a Different Downtown Experience</title><link>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/henrys-pub-a-different-downtown-experience.html</link><description>High heels, long lines and collared shirts are just a few requirements when attempting a night out in the Gaslamp Quarter. Although that is often part of the fun, some of us just want to be able to cruise around Fifth Avenue without worrying about the dress code. Henry's Pub, restaurant by day, dance party by night, takes some of the pressure off attire. To put it simply, Henry's is the Jack and Coke of downtown...</description><category>Bar Reviews</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:49:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Griffith</dc:creator><comments>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/henrys-pub-a-different-downtown-experience.html#comments</comments><guid>http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/henrys-pub-a-different-downtown-experience.html</guid></item><item><title>500 West Hotel in San Diego</title><link>http://bl