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October 2008

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Features

San Diego Magazine at 60

San Diego Magazine at 60

It’s been an amazing journey, from the birth of the first city magazine to our continuing success today. Join us for a look back.

Lady Dottie Sings the Blues

Lady Dottie Sings the Blues

Dorothy Mae Whitsett has been singing the blues for six decades. San Diego just might be her band’s stairstep to stardom.

Praising the Bar

Praising the Bar

We bellied up to some of the best restaurant bars in town and found a full menu of reasons to dine barside. Here are our top picks sure to please your palate.

And Doctor Makes Four

And Doctor Makes Four

How to find a pediatrician who can meet the baby’s needs——and yours.

Anatomy of Achievement

Anatomy of Achievement

The UCSD School of Medicine celebrates 40 years of science and service.

San Diego's Top Doctors 2008 - The List

San Diego's Top Doctors 2008 - The List

Departments

Venice

When the Golden Triangle’s long-running Tutto Mare quietly closed about a year ago, the new Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar just as quietly took its place.

Food You Can Wear

If you must get egg on your face, do it on the terrace at The Atoll, the Mission Bay–facing restaurant at the Catamaran.

U-31 Cocktail Lounge & Bar

In its ongoing transition from blighted to gentrified, trendy North Park unveils its latest contribution to coolness with U-31.

Show Him the Money ...

Goldsmith for City Attorney

The Doctors Are In

Letters

Career advice for Gary Aguirre; weight-loss inspiration; and Santaluz pride.

Front Pages

Identical twin sisters and top doctors Shakha Gillin and Vishakha Gigler bring family values to their Encinitas practices. Plus: The Ex-List actress Elizabeth Reaser dishes; weight-loss expert...

Stop Dieting, Lose Fat

I used to be 40 pounds overweight——and those pounds were primarily around my waist. I lacked confidence and constantly felt tired.

Scott Peters

The District 1 city councilman for the past eight years, Scott Peters looks back at his sometimes rocky council tenure and waxes optimistic on his career options.

Stars in His Eyes

A Poway man photographed Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles and scores of Hollywood celebs — but never published his work. Until now.

“$50 Trillion Worth of Obscurity”

Are credit-default swaps potentially the next big financial crisis? Gary Aguirre thinks so.

Fashion Forward

Celebrity stylist Bobbie Thomas previews fall trends.

Beyond the Track

After the Finish Line hosted a benefit luncheon and auction for Thoroughbred racehorses no longer able to race or breed.

Sound of Summer

A Night of Fantasy, a gala concert, included a champagne-and-caviar reception, musical performances, dinner with the artists and dancing.

Under African Skies

Bill Hoehn was honorary chair of Safari by the Sea, an African safari-meets-Pacific surf-theme gala benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad.

Pups in Tuxes

Dave Mason of 105.7 FM (The Walrus) and Clear Channel’s Pamela Howe emceed the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s 22nd annual Fur Ball.

Dazzling Debut

Mari Lyn Salvador and the Committee of Women for the San Diego Museum of Man presented Portico Premier, a fund-raising party on the museum’s Balboa Park grounds.

Well-Heeled

The Collective hosted an exclusive party at the Tory Burch boutique at Fashion Valley to preview the designer’s fall collection.

On a Mission

The 25th annual Heritage Ball, a fund-raiser for Oceanside’s historic Mission San Luis Rey, featured an elegant supper and the sounds of big band Society Beat.

Khan Artist

The Globe Guilders and Neiman Marcus presented the Celebrating Couture luncheon and fashion show, featuring designer Naeem Khan.

Symphony on the Move

The San Diego Symphony opens its season at Balboa Theatre witha gala and a concert featuring pianist Lang Lang (who performed...

Steroids and Stereotypes

Steroid scandals and Southern stereotypes are brought to life on local stages.

The Future of Music Is Education

San Diego Chamber Orchestra artistic director and conductor Jung-Ho Pak believes the future of music depends on education.

Reviving the Romans

Reviving the Romans at the San Diego Museum of Art.

Best Bets

Our picks for a scary good time; Hornblower’s free ride for kids; and the Old Globe’s delightful double-header.

Special Section

Restaurant Guide

Explore San Diego's best restaurants with this guide

Spotlight on Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s fall calendar of events is overflowing with exciting things to see and do. From a street-painting festival and culinary gathering to an upcoming premier fashion event, Scottsdale is...

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