Hey Neighbor!
Okay, I’m a day late and a dollar short. Or should I say a Euro short since I’m still traveling in Europe? Wifi is spotty here, and I couldn’t get it working yesterday, hence the delay. Did you notice it didn’t come out yesterday?
To make up for my late send, here’s a gorgeous photo of Budapest. I’m officially in love with the city.
Let’s dig into this week’s news.
~Tanja
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Kearny Mesa’s Convoy District is something of an accidental food paradise, born of racial adversity. Today, it is THE spot where new restaurants want to be, offering an eclectic and delicious mix of Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and, yes, even American foods.
Read how a dark past eventually turned the Convoy District into a shining beacon.
How Convoy Became San Diego’s Unlikely Asian Food Capital
Serra Mesa Mixed Living Development Opens
DEZI, a new development by CityMark in Serra Mesa that combines apartments for lease with townhomes for sale, recently opened. One and two-bedroom apartments are available for move-in next month, while they currently have an interest list for their upcoming sale of townhomes this summer. Townhomes will start in the high $900,000s.
Bowling is Back
Locals have mourned the shuttering of Sunset Bowl in Clairemont and Kearny Mesa Bowl. Fortunately, Clairemont Pins and Pixels is slated to open soon in the Diane Village Shopping Center at 4676-4722 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. The website says the spot will feature mini bowling and arcade games. Typically, mini bowling refers to only a couple of lanes that are smaller and narrower than standard lanes. Regardless, the community is excited about this one, as shown by our recent Instagram post.
Clairemont Man Convicted of Murder
On Tuesday, Jamal Aytes pleaded guilty to stabbing and killing his mother in their Clairemont apartment in 2024. He faces up to life imprisonment at his upcoming sentencing.
Beyond the Neighborhood
📚 Need to enroll a child in a San Diego Unified School District school? Enrollment has transitioned to an online format, but there are 52 hubs across the district where you can get assistance with the enrollment process. Find one here.
7931 Canary Way is a 3BR, 2BA, 1,084 sq ft home in the Birdland area of Serra Mesa. It’s in a coveted spot on both a canyon and a cul-de-sac, offering privacy and stunning views from a gorgeous backyard space. Sewer upgrades, refinished wood flooring, and newer appliances complete the home.
- 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 Nimbus
Nimbus is a nearly two-year-old Blue Heeler/Australian Cattle dog mix, which means he’s likely one smart puppy. But he does have some challenges—he has visual and hearing issues. But he’s still a major love bug and will take to you like white lint on black pants! Pay him a visit at the San Diego Humane Society.
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.
Friday, June 12
🎸 Live Music | Ron’s Garage Band | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Tecolote Canyon | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Siers Brothers | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
🤣 Comedy | DERAY DAVIS | Mic Drop Comedy
Saturday, June 13
🏘️ Community | Celebrating Accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary | University of San Diego (USD) | 10 am
🤣 Comedy | LADY BUSHRA: PROFESSIONAL VICTIM | Mic Drop Comedy | 3 pm
🎸 Live Music | Live Music: Folk Rock w/ Harmony Road | Vinya: vino + vinyasa | 6 pm
🎸 Live Music | Junebug | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | José Tanaka Solo Guitar Concert | Paper Moon Music | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Detroit Underground | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
🎸 Live Music | Alto saxophone burner Charlie Arbelaez & friends | Dizzy’s | 8 pm
Sunday, June 14
✨ Experience | Sunday Funday: Anti-Aging + Summer Glow | Daily Glow Aesthetics and Bio-Age Medicine | 12 pm
🎸 Live Music | Satisfiers R&B | Fast Times | 3 pm
🎸 Live Music | San Diego Harmony Ringers Spring Concert | St. Mark’s United Methodist Church | 4 pm
🎸 Live Music | Puente Trio | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Live Music Sundays w/ Dolly’s Revenge | The Cordova Bar | 6 pm
Tuesday, June 16
🤣 Comedy | JEFF ALLEN: MY FIRST FINAL FAREWELL TOUR | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 17
🤣 Comedy | SAMUEL ORSON | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
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