October 3rd, 2014 at 10:00 am
When:
October 12, 2014 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Price:
$125 a person
Event Phone Number:
858.777.6607
Where:
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla CA 92037
What:
The twelfth annual gathering to “Celebrate the Craft” will take place on Sunday, October 12th at The Lodge at Torrey Pines®. For the past twelve years, “Celebrate the Craft” has been one of Southern California’s premier showcases for regionally grown ingredients and innovative cooking and winemaking. Tickets are $125 and are available for purchase here. The price includes food, wine, beer, taxes, service charges, gratuity, and valet parking. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Slow Food Urban San Diego, which raises public awareness, & improves access, and encourages the enjoyment of foods that are local, seasonal, and sustainable. (more…)
October 1st, 2014 at 10:00 am
Although you may have used a valet service before, have you been following proper valet etiquette? Like many other service-oriented jobs, following unspoken protocol can help you get better customer service and make sure your car is well taken care of. Follow these tips the next time you valet your car.
September 30th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
One of San Diego’s most highly anticipated fundraisers, this year’s Taste at the Cove featured Carlos Gutierrez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties reprising his role as Monty Montezuma. Gutierrez also acted as emcee for the event, which was held at La Jolla Cove in September to benefit the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation (SDSMF).
With quality fare from San Diego’s most acclaimed restaurants and a New York-style fashion show, as well as silent and live auctions, the Taste at the Cove has been a standing room only event for 13 years running. “We were pleased to have Carlos on hand to support our Aztec-themed fundraiser, and I’m proud to report that we raised over $100,000 in funds,” said David Chao, founder and president of SDSMF. (more…)
September 29th, 2014 at 2:03 pm
Big Bear Lake
Sunshine isn’t the only perk for those of us who live in Southern California. Besides usually perfect weather, we’re afforded the luxury of a variety of scenery and vastly different surroundings just a short drive away from our homes. Take a day trip and explore the nearby surroundings. You might be truly surprised at how much is within your reach.
September 26th, 2014 at 2:36 pm
It’s no secret that architecture draws inspiration from nature. Biomimicry in architecture is the art of modeling buildings and systems after elements of nature with the intent of solving complex human problems. Examples can be seen around the world. Many well-respected and notable architects such as Buckminster Fuller, Frei Otto, Ross Lovegrove, Santiago Calatrava and Frank Lloyd Wright were known for their work in this style of design. Below are a few stunning examples.
1. Redwoods Treehouse , New Zealand – a pod shaped structure drawing inspiration from insect cocoons designed by Pacific Environment Architects.
