LOCAL ARTIST: RESTAURANT/BAR CHALK ARTIST BEN DEHART

Photo: Jeffrey Thorn at Bootlegger in the East Village

Sustainable, seasonal, fresh and local seems to be the rave nowadays and a North Park artist has been taking full advantage of it with his art business, DeHart Designs. Ben DeHart has been busier than ever, creating…

LOCAL ARTIST: TAP ROOM CHEF IS COOKING IT UP WITH BEER

Photos: Blair Robb

Beer makes everything taste better and cooking with beer can be easy, successful and featured in every course.

San Diegans have become infatuated with everything to do with beer. From a Pilser to a robust Stout – beer can crank up the flavor of a dish.

According to the Beer Institute, because beer is such a satisfying, cooling…

LOCAL ARTIST: CUSTOM MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY BY MIKE YEN

By Adam Brugman

San Diegan Mike Yen has taken the craft of bartending to an entire new level.

Six years ago, Yen went to a Thanksgiving Potluck Party and everyone was bringing the same rhetorical fare, such as dinner rolls, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Mojitos were really popular at the time, so he decided to make several gourmet…

MISTY BIRCHALL IS THE FOUNDER OF LA MESA BASED PUBCAKES

It all started with her love for beer and a desire to share it with others.

With the popular craft beer movement and an array of San Diego craft breweries, it only sounds natural there is someone baking cupcakes with it all. Twenty-eight year old Entrepreneur and Baker, Misty Birchall is the founder of La Mesa based PubCakes.

“Chocolate…

BOTTLEHOOD – MAKING ART OUT OF RECYCLED GLASSWARE

By Adam Brugman

Is Another Person’s Treasure! BottleHood has quickly made a name for themselves not only in San Diego, but worldwide

Co-Founder Leslie Tiano and a staff of nearly twenty employees take liquor, wine, beer, soda and wine bottles that are headed to the landfill and turns them into a broad line of glassware, light…

SINGER/SONGWRITER JOSH DAMIGO

By Mike Fortson

Photo: Blair Robb

When asked to describe his sound, Josh Damigo said, “I’ve been told it’s a mixture of smart writing, with clear vocals. The local DJ’s and critics have said I sound like, ‘The perfect mix of Jack Johnson and John Mayer’ (Mat Diablo-formerly of 91X), ‘Like a hair rocker that is doing pop…’ (Tim Pyles-94.9), ‘Cool’ (Andrew…

CROCODILES

By Mike Fortson

Photo: Alex Kacha

Crocodiles’ latest single, ‘Sleep Forever’ is putting the two-man band on the map. Brandon Welchez (Vocals, Programming) and Charles Rowell (Guitar, Synth) met in their teens at an anti-fascist gathering and have been performing together ever since. The duo formed Crocodiles (Indie Rock/Electronic) in mid-2008 and signed a two-record deal with Fat Possum Records in 2009….

DJ KURCH

By Ben Brugman

Photo: Jason Toohey

TJ Kirchoff, who goes by DJ Kurch, is quickly making strides as being one of San Diego’s most sought after DJs. At only 24 years young, Kurch already has worked himself into weekly residencies at some of San Diego’s hottest and most popular venues.

Hometown: “Riverside….mutha F#@ker!”-Sidney …

DJ SKINNIE

By Seth Watje

Photo: Chapin Herman, Jordan Goldstein

For most up and coming DJs, opening up for Shwayze and LMFAO sounds like a far-fetched dream. But, it’s reality for Los Angeles native DJ Skinnie. At only 22 years old and on the brink of graduating from San Diego State University, Skinnie is the man behind the…

JUNIOR THEDISCOPUNK

By Jurgen West

Photo: James Norton

Junior theDISCOpunk is one of the most colorful and most recognized DJ’s in San Diego. This guy doesn’t limit himself to one genre or type of venue. No matter what the crowd, occasion or venue, Junior theDISCOpunk is the people’s DJ!!

Age: Immortal Hometown: San Diego Website: http://thediscopunk.blogspot.com. You can download my free mixes…