Ladies, meet your men! Competing for your attention at the 2nd Annual Forever in Lust: Industry Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction are 14 hot San Diego guys who have made a name for themselves and now deserve a piece of your heart (or at least, a bid at the auction).
Nominated on this year’s steamy-stud list are: Gareth Moore of Family Wagon, Chris Martin of Bar West & The Griffin, Ian Ward of Snake Oil Cocktail Co., Jerome Astolfi of Flavor Del Mar, Jeff Corrigan of Turbo.fm, Tony Law of La Puerta, Chris Richardson of DiscoverSD, Isaac Krejci of Side Bar, Nadav Wilf of DiscoverSD, Ollie Lang of Rubicon Deli, Obed Cruz of Sevilla Nightclub, Aaron Wellman of Dtown Productions, Markus Knaus of Harney Sushi, and Evan Louis of The Lincoln Room.
If you’re already feeling hot n’ bothered reading off the list, just wait until you read our tell-all interviews. From the ways they would seduce their little lady on a date, to five practical uses of an empty champagne bottle, the boys gave DiscoverSD shocking answers and secrets we probably never needed to know.
Come bid on these babes at the Industry Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on Sunday, Feb. 12th, at Cafe Sevilla & Sevilla Nightclub, with proceeds to benefit the Keep a Breast Foundation. Get details here.
Ian Ward of Snake Oil. Cocktail
DSD: We know you are hottie master mixologist, mix us a cocktail that best describes your ideal girl.
IW: Oyster shooter
DSD: In your expert opinion, where can we find the best craft cocktails in town?
IW: Besides Wet Willies.... I'd say Prohibition
DSD: How important is it when becoming a skillful mixologist, is it to also become an accomplished alcoholic as well?
IW: I was an alcoholic long before I was a mixologist
DSD: What is your favorite word & why?
IW: Curmudgeon.(mean old bastard) Because I'm constantly called that.
DSD: What is the Capital of San Diego?
IW: 5th and Market
DSD: You decide to pull a Drake Forehead tattoo move (Google- if you don't know what that is) What tattoo do you have on your face? And where is it?
IW: A picture of my grandmother. On my cheek. I'm really sweet.
DSD: If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
IW: Etiquette
DSD: Fill in the blank. 99 problems but _________ isn’t one.
IW: Weight loss
DSD: What's your spirithood spirit animal?
IW: I want it to be something cool like a lion, but when I search deep inside I keep coming up with a turtle cause I'm stupid shy
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
IW: I may come off as a curmudgeon but underneath it all I may just be the last honest guy in San Diego.
DSD: We know you are one of the men behind the Gaijin Noodle & Sake House, which teams you up with one of our other bachelor auctionees, Ian Ward from Snake Oil Cocktail Co. If you were to go on a double date, it would pack a lot of local star power on the guys side. San Diego's industry has a lot of leading ladies. In your opinion who could balance out this equation and create two equally fierce power couples?
CM: I’d find my date in the “casual encounters” section on Craigslist. Those girls will do anything for a free meal. For Ian, I dunno, probably some hipster chick from North Park who’d hit whiskey straight from the bottle, chase it with a PBR tall can and skip dinner all together because she’s vegan and can’t eat anything on the menu.
DSD: We follow your dog Louie on Twitter, he is so damn cute. Sometimes as a girl, you want to be polite, but aren't feelin’ it, so we've discovered introducing your pet to his new "daddy" on a first date really clears the room. We know you use Louie to nab the ladies but, do you use him to clear them out?
CM: Hell yeah, my dog can fart on cue and that shit will clear the room instantly. It’s also worth noting that he uses me to get laid sometimes too.
DSD: As part of the West Group, you are all over this town. You've got the sun-kissed girls of PB at Bar West, the edgy local music dilettantes at The Griffin, and the bottler poppin socialites of downtown. So tell us, which kind of local city girl is the girl for you?
CM: They’re all for me. I’m a cocksman, it’s my craft. (You feel me Nadav Wilf? We can smell our own kind.) The ladies love me and who am I to deny them the pleasure of my bed?
DSD: Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
CM: Joyful Simpleton, just look at Matt Gerold. That mother f***er loves his life and he’s got the IQ of a 7 year old Forest Gump.
DSD: We're auctioning you off for American dollars, which will be donated to the Keep a Breast Foundation. If this were a barter system, what would be acceptable compensation for this date and how many of those will would we need to pony up?
CM: Get me an hour alone with a Discover SD intern or two.
DSD: Now, if you were a stripper, what song would we be watching you strip to?
CM: Easy, Tina Turner “Private Dancer”
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
CM: A lovely dinner at Burlap, followed by a relaxing soak at The Tubs on El Cajon Blvd. Pure class.
DSD: What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
CM: The fact that girls think they’re “slutty” if they give it up on the first date. There’s no shame in it, I’m charming and difficult to resist. OH yeah. And world peace.
DSD: If you could be a girl for a day (we know what you’d do first, btw) who would it be and why?
CM: I’d do what all girls do every day. I’d be hysterical, irrational, cry for no reason, make ludicrous demands of my man’s time. Then expect him to snuggle, tell me how much he loves me and kiss me before going to bed. Sounds like an average day for you ladies.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
CM: C’mon ladies, you can spot quality when you see it. I guarantee you’ll have an exceptional time…even if we don’t bang. (However unlikely that is. I’m sorry, I’m not sorry.)
DSD: You are one of the two bachelors that are part of the DiscoverSD fam. We know what you do here, but why don’t you tell everyone a little bit about what life is like for you here at DSD?
CR: It’s fun working with a bunch of people that are on a similar page. I’m super grateful to be a part of the team. Coming to work is like going home every day. It’s definitely a comfortable environment to be a part of. But yea, that doesn’t mean we hang out all day, because we work our asses off! Truth.
DSD: We used to call you Sexy Jesus. But you got a haircut. Tell us what a date is like with Sexy Chris?
CR: Yes, you definitely did. And yes, I did, and I’m feelin’ fresh. But I don’t know. I haven’t really been on a date with myself…I’m probably not the best person to ask. Maybe it would be like going home for Christmas?
DSD: We’re all huge fans of your band, The Short Eyes. If you make it big, what dirty little secrets would your Behind The Music special reveal to us?
CR: Hmmm… that I play some nasty, mean air drums?
DSD: Did Sexy Jesus have an ego? Did he think he was God?
CR: No ego. And I believe everybody is their own God. So, yes.
DSD: What is your favorite word and why?
CR: Serenity… You can feel it.
DSD: What is the Capital of San Diego?
CR: Nico’s Taco Shop.
DSD: If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
CR: “How to Make a Tasty Sandwich 101” – 3 credits
DSD: Give us five practical uses for a champagne bottle. P.S. you already drank the champagne.
CR:1. Put it in a recycling bin, 2. Blow into it and make a flute, 3. Grab 2 sticks and use it as a drum, 4. Turn it upside down and play dreidel, 5. Put sand in it and give it to a friend.
DSD: What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
CR: Wear my friend’s Grandmother’s burgundy cardigan sweater.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
CR: A burrito usually costs less than 5 dollars ;)
DSD: Wildcards can be dicey, you better not stand us up. What can we do to you if you don't show up for this date auction & be careful, don't poke the bear in the zoo. We will bite you.
IK: I like where your head is at with the “biting” talk; let’s just say that I clearly have no soul to begin with being that I agreed to be sold in this “meat market” … so, fire away with the empty threats, I have no inhibitions.
DSD: If you were to be purchased by ANYBODY in the industry for this auction, who would your very first pick be.
IK: Jesus… or Satan… or Kirk Harrison… or my mom, whoever the sure thing is.
DSD: And if we were to give you a choice of ANYTHING you wanted to do on this date, what would you have us set up?
IK: Midget wrestling, go cart racing, knight jousting, lawn bowling, scuba lessons, body painting, bum fights, Dr. Quinn medicine woman marathon… and I’m gonna need a pair of earplugs, I don’t really want to hear my date talking over me while I’m talking about myself.
DSD: What is your favorite word & why?
IK: MMMMMMMMMM…. Because its just 10 letters that put together in the right sequence describe me to a tee.
DSD: Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
IK: A joyful genius that doesn’t worry about simpleton shit.
DSD: What do you have a hard time saying “no” to?
IK: My grandmother, because she only speaks Russian and doesn’t speak a lick of English, she never understood me growing up (story of my life).
DSD: If you were a stripper, what song would we be watching you strip to?
IK: A whole new world from the Aladdin soundtrack and my favorite Persian Ali Pouladin and I would do the forbidden synchronized Bandar mamba to it with flawless execution while the room filled with the sweet smells of fresh lamb meat and hummus.
DSD: Give us five practical uses for a champagne bottle. P.S. you already drank the champagne.
IK: Midget peg leg; knock out your uber annoying, dancing like she cares and sparkling as if it’s the only redeeming quality on her resume, cocktail waitress; Give to Jeff Smith as a gift for his collection at home above him mantle; return for CRV; Give to a homeless person so he can live through vicariously through you in his embellished, completely fabricated memories of your previous night, In my mind he’s smiling right now.
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
IK: I’ll take he/she on a hike to a very secluded far away quiet spot. He/she would have to be pretty athletic though because they would have to carry the backpack with the shovel, duct tape because I would need to reserve my energy for the digging and thinking of a good alibi.
DSD: Tell us what you do at La Puerta & say something sexy to us in Spanish.
TL: I’m the bar manager at La Puerta. Quiero besarte todo el cuerpo.
DSD: If you were to make a lady burrito, what would be in that thing?
TL: If I were to make a lady burrito it would leave you in a food coma. Full of hearty and wholesome ingredients, spontaneity, flexibility( take that as you will) and the ability to herself no matter what.
DSD: We’re in love and obsessed with your boss Merritt. What can we do to get him notice us?
TL: We both have bulldogs, so being able to connect their and is a great start. Also, being just as cute as our dogs might help. Which you ladies won’t have a problem with.
DSD: DiscoverSD’s Marisa Romero has been saving up for a date with you. What can she do to ensure that on that date she locks down the key to La Puerta #2?
TL: On any date I seek commonality and confidence (it also doesn’t hurt if you’re cute as hell) exude that and you have the key to even my bike lock.
DSD: Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
TL: I would be a joyful simpleton, I could always learn but at least I can be happy.
DSD: Music plays an important role in romance. What song best expresses who you are?
TL: “You’re the one” by the Black Keys. Once I commit I’m all chips in!
DSD: This is an industry auction, so it's safe to assume you occasionally have a drink. Tell us what happens if one becomes twenty, everyone has their thing. Some people puke, some pee in drawers, some get the bambi legs and can't stand up, others just tell you how much they love you, a lot. What's your boozy alter-ego's go-to move?
TL: I am usually not chatty and I become that way, I’ll tell you stories about my life and I’ll make plans for breakfast the next and sleep right through or totally forget we even had something scheduled.
DSD: If you could be a girl for a day (we know what you’d do first, btw) who would it be and why?
TL: Jessica Biel, who doesn’t want to be a hot piece of arse. Also, she is just all natural and well, liked for the most part.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
TL: Being from the mid-west and a cowboy I was raised as a gentleman but I have a tough side. I’m not over the top and just all around a good time. I enjoying getting to know new people and can relate to almost anyone. My grandpa taught me manners and my mother taught me what women like. I have a great smile and big hands!
DSD: Flavor Del Mar is our favorite Flavor. Tell us, if you were a flavor, what flavor would you be?
JA: I think I would be mustard. It comes in many flavors, sometimes even sweet and most people either love it or hate it.
DSD: And what flavor would you ideal woman be? Why?
JA: An apple. Sexy, sweet and sophisticated.
DSD: We know you are from France, we think is très sexy. Which side of the pond do you prefer your women from and why?
JA: I have fond memories of dating French and European girls back in college but since I moved to the US when I was 22, I have mostly dated American women since. Overall I love American women. They are usually fun, career driven, independent.. those are qualities I certainly appreciate. I usually enjoy dating girls from different nationalities than I am , it makes things more fun and interesting and I love accents.
DSD: Are any of the following French, like you? French Fries, a French Dip, French Toast, French kissing.
JA: Probably a French Toast… The first bite makes you want more!
DSD: Since you are an expert on the topic. Which of those is the best and why?
JA: I think the French kiss because if done well, it will lead to French dip and hopefully French toasts served in bed in the morning.
DSD: Since we stalk have read a lot about your many accolades, including that you are an accomplished Sommelier- we want you to best describe your personality as though you were a fine wine. (we think you’re finer than wine, BTW) .
JA: I am bold, complex with multiple layers , some spices and great aging potential but ready to be enjoyed now.
DSD: We're auctioning you off for American dollars, which will be donated to the Keep a Breast Foundation, If this were a barter system what would be acceptable compensation for this date and how many of those will would we need to pony up?
JA: I would offer French lessons followed with an house made very nice dinner. I am a great cook and love to cook and always have some nice bottles of wine at home.
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
JA: I am the king of finding great little restaurants. I would probably take my date to a place called Oton in Kearny Mesa. It is a Japanese restaurant that serves very unique food and we get our own little private room too. A great intimate place to get to know each other and enjoy something unique.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
JA: Well I am sure that the competition is going to be very stiff… But this is a cause that is very important to me, I know quite a few people that had cancer so the more money we can raise the better and I insure the lady that bids on me and win that I will do anything I can to make this date memorable and show my gratitude.
Jeff Corrigan of Turbo.fm
DSD: So, Turbo.fm, huh? What about you makes you so “turbo”?
JC: I’m the high speed master of making you look f***ing good…no, no, in all seriousness, I drove a cab in college and was the go to guy for a cab on the spot…I became TURBO. The name stuck.
DSD: Being a photographer, you must have some experience in shooting sexy things. Speaking of shooting, anything else you’d like to take aim at? And what would you be using to hit that target?
JC: I’ve shot some sexy things in my time…I’m currently aiming my way towards a worldwide enterprise of badass photography and cinematography. Terry Richardson, who?
DSD: If we were to ask for a photograph that describes what you’d like your date to end like, what would that picture look like?
JC: Let’s just say it’d be processed in a “dark room”. Kidding again…it would end at sunrise on the beach, colorful and romantic.
DSD: We’ve seen you heading out to the Padres games with a notebook and pen for score keeping & recording stats. That’s a pretty intense move. Give us a statistical rundown on what your ideal lady needs to have on the books.
JC: Her on base percentage (with dudes) should be average to low for Major Leaguers. She shouldn’t be in the Minors and I wouldn’t mind if she were a switch hitter!
DSD: Nightlife photography is wild biz. Describe the craziest photo you’ve snapped on the scene.
JC: My craziest photos happen at the after parties… and are never published.
DSD: What do you have a hard time saying “no” to?
JC: I can’t say no to my mom, the best woman on this earth.
DSD: You've been nominated as one of San Diego's most eligible bachelors. Tell us, what local lady do you secretly want to purchase for a night on the town?
JC: I wouldn’t mind spending a night out with… Pretty much all the Weather Girls on the local news… why are there sooo many sexy meteorologists in town, is it the weather?
DSD: What's your spirithood spirit animal?
JC: A bright green T-rex
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
JC: I’m a nice guy, people say I have a good sense of humor, I’m honest and I have a great set of equipment…if you know what I mean.
DSD: What’s the deal with the rose tattoo? Take your shirt off.
OC: It’s 3 roses to represent my mother, little brother and sister and a dragon to represent me. I kinda got it to remind me to always be around them since sometimes we tend to get busy and forget the important things in life.
DSD: What is your favorite word & why?
OC: My friends and I came up with a word "yagadiii" we use it every day in most situations.
DSD: You wake up in jail, what did you do to get locked up?
OC: Public Nudity
DSD: What do you have a hard time saying “no” to?
OC: Breakfast burritos
DSD: What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
OC: Dress in a snuggie all day.
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
OC: I’m really into nature so probably somewhere with a nice view and some fresh air.
DSD: If you could be a girl for a day (we know what you’d do first, btw) who would it be and why?
OC: I would be Oprah so I could just go around and give away all her money.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
OC: I’m smart and funny...I can find humor in any situation so you’re never gonna be bored around me plus I’m tall dark and sorta handsome.
Gareth Moore of Family Wagon
DSD: Being chosen for this auction clearly indicates you are a big baller. Tell us a little about yourself, but please format this in a lyrically genius hip-hop verse so we can be sure you are legit.
GM: I got a long mane, music running through the veins of the city as it buzzes in the swelling the heat, lights go from green, to gold, to blood red as my forehead runs with sweat, after every note played the stage becomes more addicting, but at night I sleep and in midsummers night dream I pray for the day when I can close my eyes before sun crawls back up into the sky
DSD: We know you are in a band, and we think that’s sexy. Tell us what song you’d dedicate to all the single ladies out there saving their money up for a solo performance?
GM: Penny and the Quarters – You and Me
DSD: We think you work at every bar in town. Do you work everywhere? What local spots can we stalk- find you at?
GM: You can stalk me fulltime at Sidebar and Quality Social, but I’ve made appearances at FLUXX and Lincoln Room.
DSD: Since we can typically find you behind the bar, tell us what drink you’d serve your date to put her in the mood to do the no pants dance.
GM: Champagne, got to be Champagne
DSD: What is the Capital of San Diego?
GM: Golden Hill/South Park
DSD: You wake up in jail, what did you do to get locked up?
GM: Running naked through the park with a bottle of Jameson in my hand.
DSD: If you were a stripper, what song would we be watching you strip to?
GM: Not a song, but the entire Soundtrack to The Life Aquatic.
DSD: What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
GM: Make allusions to the Lord of the Rings.
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
GM: Lionshare. The place is amazing.
DSD: What's your spirithood spirit animal?
GM: A panda
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
GM: I’m definitely going to be the most unique option in this little auction. How many guys give the girl a chance to pull their hair? Think about it…
DSD: Being chosen for this auction clearly indicates you are a big baller. Tell us a little about yourself, but please format this in a lyrically genius hip-hop verse so we can be sure you are legit.
EL: I really don't have enough time to express all the things about myself that make me legit
But you asked for a little and not to say a lot, if my mind was a prison you'd have to pick a lock
That is cause I keep you guessing, thinking who won, men that are easy to figure out are never any fun
I have a lot of energy, so I hope you can keep up, partying a little well sometimes too much
That's all I have to say, if necessary I could keep these flows of the best bachelor all damn day
DSD: What is the Capital of San Diego?
EL: Little Italy
DSD: What do you have a hard time saying “no” to?
EL: Damn…I have to pick one…let's just say women and a lady named Ms. Ringwald
DSD: Music plays an important role in romance. What song best expresses who you are?
EL: Chris Isaak- "I Wanna Fall in Love" that is some heat of a romance song, plus the video is sexy as hell.
DSD: Now, if you were a stripper, what song would we be watching you strip to?
EL: Genuine-"My Pony"
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
EL: Depending on who it is…and if they were up for it, I could take them to a secret area, which cannot be disclosed, along the harbor, let's just say it would be very adventurous and technically illegal.
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
EL: Because I am a unique, charismatic, and loving person; I will always keep you guessing and every moment spent with me is time well spent.
Ollie Lang of Rubicon Deli
DSD: We don’t know very much about paintball, but we like paint and we like… you. If you were to paint your date- tell us what color you would use and what exactly this masterpiece would look like?
OL: That’s an interesting question, I think since its pretty difficult to actually paint anything with a paintball gun id have to say a smiley face because i have almost perfected that in all my years playing paintball.
DSD: As one of the men behind our favorite sandwich spot, describe your ideal woman to us, as though she was a sandwich on the Rubicon Deli menu & what would she be called?
OL: Well she would be Garlic cheese bread good for you’re heart with the cheese for humor. Warm and toasted for beautiful skin, turkey because its healthy, light mayo for a little fat but just on the bottom, habenero mustard to the spice factor, no extra cheese thats just to much dont want her to be to cheesy thats not good for you. All the veggies because she’s a variety of flavors and colors, add avocado for a little good fat on the top as well. Simply beautiful, severed with a mini cookie for a little sweet to top it off.
DSD: Why isn’t the Love at First Bite on the menu on the website? Is it still on the menu?
OL: Website needs a little attention but the love is always there, especially for little kids and Maria Elena.
DSD: When we see you out and about, you are always looking dapper & sharp. Personally, we think you are the best dressed bachelor in San Diego. What could we rock on a date with you that would get your attention the way you’ve caught ours?
OL: Women are just naturally beautiful so it doesn’t take much, little detailed things like nice earrings, necklace, rings, some nice shoes, you can tell a lot about a person with their shoes.
DSD: Music plays an important role in romance. What song best expresses who you are in relation to love.
OL: My love is waiting, Marvin Gaye.
DSD: Now, if you were a stripper, what song would we be watching you.
OL: Girls by Beastie Boys
DSD: What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
OL: Blow bubbles off my tongue.
DSD: We'll be sending you on a date this time around but since we're all dying for a preview, tell us where in San Diego would you take your date that chances are she’s / he's never been?
OL: I like adventure, so I’d suggest some exotic food, something you have to eat with your hands and get dirty, maybe a crab feast so its still classy. Maybe a nice foot massage at happy Buddha reflexology then followed up but a glass of wine at my local European bar for live music and chatting, then back to my house for the follow up on the rest of the body massage.
DSD: What's your spirithood spirit animal?
OL: An otter
DSD: At DiscoverSD, we believe that money can't buy love, but we do feel it helps. Tell us, in your opinion, why a date with you is money well spent?
OL: I’m a provider of fun, and an endless laugh in a bow tie.
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Meet the men & fall in love at the 2nd Annual Forever in Lust: Industry Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on Sunday, February 12th starting at 9pm at Cafe Sevilla & Sevilla Nightclub.
