Hey Neighbor!
Y’all are my people—you love to eat as much as I do. In last week’s poll, more than 65% of you said you eat out at least once per week. And you mentioned a ton of local favorites—Bay Park Fish Company, Sushi Fish Attack, Offshore Tavern, Roberto’s, Balboa’s Tap House, and many more. Love that!
Last weekend, in preparation for hosting Mother’s Day Brunch, I decided it was time to clean my oven window, which, on an older oven, is no simple feat. Well, one of the glass panels completely shattered. It got me thinking about all the repairs I’ve had to deal with over the past two years: a new dishwasher, a new roof, two slab-leak repairs, stucco, and a few others.
Anyone else have upcoming home repairs and feel my pain? Hit that button below and let me know what you’re dealing with (and if you have any great recommendations for service companies).
Let’s dig into this week’s news.
~Tanja
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I sat down with the owner of Clairemont’s legendary dive bar, Peter D’s. If walls could talk, Peter D’s would have plenty to say. Instead, I got the story of this 48-year-old watering hole from Peter Luster, who was once California’s youngest liquor license holder. Boston has Cheers. Clairemont has Peter D’s.
Peter D’s: An Iconic Clairemont Dive Bar Where You’re Only a Stranger Once
Parks After Dark Kicks Off in June
Linda Vista Rec Center is one of the locations for San Diego Parks & Recreation’s Parks After Dark summer series. The series boasts family activities, including music, arts & crafts, sports clinics, and health & fitness events. The series runs from June 5 through August 1, from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Tack on Extra Time for a Detour
Several eagle-eyed readers spotted signage indicating that Mount Acadia Boulevard in Clairemont will be closed near Tecolote Golf Course from May 18 through June 8, from 8 am to 7 pm. This is part of the City of San Diego’s trunk sewer project. The city hasn’t officially posted any information about the closure on its website, so no further details are known.
A Deep Dive with Kearny Mesa’s Hopnonymous Brewery
CBS8 chatted with our very own backyard brewery, Hopnonymous, an award-winning brewery that just opened its second location in Normal Heights. Get to know them better by watching this in-depth interview with the owner and brewer.
Openings
🫖 You heard it here that Urban Matcha was coming. It opened this past week at 4698 Convoy Street, Suite 107. The Urban Matcha chain hails from Las Vegas, and this is its first opening in California.
🇬🇷 You also heard it here that Nick the Greek was opening in Clairemont. Stop by on May 19th from 11 am to 2:30 pm for the grand opening, where they’ll give away free food and have live Greek music.
🇻🇳 Phinology Coffee, which specializes in Vietnamese coffee and matcha, opened last month in the Convoy District at 4344 Convoy Street, Suite L.
Beyond the Neighborhood
🗑️ After the San Diego City Council voted against settling the trash fee lawsuit on Monday, the trial challenging San Diego’s trash collection fees has officially begun. The settlement would have reduced homeowners’ trash fees to $29 a month, as originally agreed by voters, but in actuality, rates were nearly 50% higher.
This 3BR, 2BA home at 1949 Westinghouse Street is located in the Mission Heights neighborhood of Linda Vista. It spans 1,410 sq ft, has been completely remodeled, and is light, bright, and airy. It features an eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops and a large, fenced backyard. Plus, the driveway is large enough to fit an RV or multiple vehicles.
Don’t forget to take advantage of our amazing Explorer Exclusives offers from local merchants!
- Your neighborhood one-stop for all things beauty — hair, brows, lashes, facials, massage, and more. It’s a women-run collective on Clairemont Drive where you get real one-on-one attention. Appointment only, the way it should be. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal: 20% off any service from Unique Impressions Collective, a full-service boutique salon in Clairemont.
- Need someone to walk your dog or check in on your cat? Going out of town and need an in-home pet sitter? The Daily Wag is here to help! Grey Valdes is a Bay Ho resident with a passion for pets, and she has been actively involved with dog rescues for more than a decade (which is why she is a 2x foster fail pet parent). If you’re looking for a trustworthy person to care for your pet, The Daily Wag is offering $10 off any service.
- A yoga studio and wine bar on Balboa—take a class, stay for a glass. Patrick and Victoria are Clairemont neighbors who built Vinya from scratch, and it’s genuinely one of the coolest things in the neighborhood. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal here: 10% off a meal and/or a free yoga class at Vinya: vino+vinyasa
- Renate is a Clairemont neighbor who bakes authentic German breads and pastries from scratch. You order ahead online and pick up from her home on Fridays. Everything sells out fast! Get the Explorer Exclusive deal while it lasts: 15% off your first order of baked goods from Little Backstube microbakery
Meet Chivo
This perfect pug mix is Chivo. He’s three years old, and understands both Spanish and English, so obvi he’s very smart. Chivo is a little shy at first, but give him a treat—any treat—and he’ll warm up really quickly. He loves taking walks, so why not walk him right into your life! He’s available at the San Diego Humane Society.
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Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood this week! For the full events calendar and for any recurring events, like trivia nights, hit the button below.
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Thursday, May 14
🎭 Theater | Courage In Every Note: Advanced Band Concert | Creative Performing Media Arts | 6 pm
🎸 Live Music | Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas | Fast Times | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | CHRIS HIGGINS | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
⚽ Sports | University of San Diego Baseball vs LMU | University of San Diego (USD)
🤣 Comedy | MARIA BAMFORD | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
Friday, May 15
🏘️ Community | An Evening with Richard Bailey | Mountain Mike’s Pizza | 5:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Los Tortugas | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎭 Theater | SEUSSICAL | San Diego Musical Theatre | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Siers Brothers | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
🎸 Live Music | IT’S NOT A PHASE: CELEBRATING THE BEST OF NU METAL, EMO, POST-HARDCORE, AND MORE | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 16
🐾 Charity | Pours for Paws | Vinya: vino + vinyasa | 2 pm
🤣 Comedy | INTRO TO STAND UP COMEDY CLASS SHOWCASE | Mic Drop Comedy | 3 pm
🏆 Community | APAC 14th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony | Jasmine Seafood Restaurant | 5 pm
🎸 Live Music | Wicked Players | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | S.A.M – Sundays @ Midnight | Fast Times | 7 pm
🥁 Experience | Date Nite Drumming | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Platinum Vibe | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
Sunday, May 17
🍽️ Food & Drink | Dim Sum Social “Brunch” On Convoy Street | Imperial Mandarin | 11 am
🚗 Charity | Porsche, Pours & Pups | Hopnonymous Brewing Company | 12 pm
🙏 Spiritual | Free Sound Bath and Reiki Devotional | San Diego Bahá’í Center | 1:30 pm
🏘️ Community | Endometriosis Education Community Meetup | Finjan Coffee Shop Co. | 1:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Good Gravy Street Blues | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Live Music Sundays with Stacy Antonel | The Cordova Bar | 6 pm
🤣 Comedy | DARREN FLEET | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
🤣 Comedy | KEYSHA E. | Mic Drop Comedy | 8:30 pm
🤣 Comedy | HILARIOUSLY DISCHARGED | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
Tuesday, May 19
🎭 Theater | Music Ensemble Showcase: Spring Modern Band | Creative Performing Media Arts | 6 pm
Wednesday, May 20
🍞 Classes | Societe Brewing Breadmaking Class | Societe Brewing Company | 6:30 pm
✨ Experience | Sound Bath + Reiki | The Meditation Nook | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | PRIDE & SEEK: THE QUEER COMEDY SHOW | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
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