November 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Author: Nate Chapnick
Photo: Rolls-Royce
Information Provided By: Riviera San Diego
There’s nothing quite like piloting a Rolls-Royce, and nothing quite like stepping out of one either. The British maker’s newest model, the Wraith, makes no excuses for its luxurious largesse. This vehicle is as much about making a grand entrance at a Buckhead valet as it is about taking a glorious drive.
So, full steam ahead, and once you set a course, the Wraith plows forward with a take-no-prisoners authority. This two-door fastback boasts a German-built twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces an astonishing 624 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft. of torque. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the Wraith surges from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, a run that imparts a sense of effortless power to whomever assumes the wheel. The giddyup isn’t blazing—this is Rolls-Royce after all—but the Wraith is one of the most performance-forward autos the Goodwood factory has yet produced. An innovative Satellite Aided Transmission uses GPS data to anticipate gear selections based on upcoming terrain, creating an unmatched level of smoothness that makes shifts barely perceptible.
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November 12th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: AnnaMaria Stephens
Photo: Art San Diego
Information Provided By: Riviera San Diego
San Diego’s answer to Art Basel may not be internationally iconic—yet—but it’s definitely mastered the successful artfest formula. Now in its sixth year, Art San Diego showcases the best of regional contemporary talent and beyond alongside the bacchanalian mingling of the scene’s longtime luminaries and bright young things.
The four-day fair, held Nov. 6-9 at Balboa Park, will feature more than 50 local, national and international exhibitors. But this is no mere knockoff. Art San Diego offers unexpected collaborations between cutting-edge artists and institutions, not to mention wine tastings, intimate meet-and-greets, a first-dibs collector’s preview and a VIP party.
“It’s the who’s who of the art world,” says Ann Berchtold, founder and director of Art San Diego. “Opening night is always standing room only.”
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November 12th, 2014 at 10:00 am
What:
Check out the best San Diego County has to offer in beer culture during this 10-day countywide beer festival. The annual craft-beer celebration was founded in 2009 and features several daily events bound to please the palate of any beer lover.
The closing event of San Diego Beer Week, the beer garden, will take place on the Arroyo Terrace of the Lodge at Torrey Pines. The culmination will include 12 local chefs and 24 breweries. Admission includes unlimited tastings of beer and food.
When:
Now until Nov. 16.
Information:
www.sdbw.org
November 11th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
What:
Discover some of the best wines in the world, and some of today’s most famous celebrity chefs and culinary personalities, when the 11th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival™ returns Nov. 16-23. This year’s festival is bigger and better than ever, with more than 70 of San Diego’s best restaurants; 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors; and 10,000 connoisseurs from across the country for the biggest wine and food celebration on the West Coast.
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November 6th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
What:
With more than 80 artisans selling handmade crafts and fine art, “Christmas on the Farm” Arts ’n Crafts Fair at Bates Nut Farm north of Escondido is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping! When you’re ready for a break after scoring the perfect holiday gifts, enjoy some great BBQ. Bring the kids and watch the fun ensue at the Bates Petting Zoo. Pony rides will be available throughout the day and Calico Ridge will be on the Bates stage from 12 to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Where:
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