Fri, 18 May 2012
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LOCAL ARTIST: SWIMSUIT DESIGNER FABLES BY BARRIE
Photos: Blair Robb
Support local designers, not sweatshops.
Self-taught fashion designer Barrie Kaufman is designing “from the past, but also from the future, but right now” with her popular collection of swimsuits. Founded in 2007, Kauffman started Fables by Barrie by taking old school glam and mixing in her own personal style right here…
MIND THAT MOVES: SAN DIEGO BASED MULLET ON THE GO
Your dream has finally come true – you too can have a well-crafted “business in the front, party in the back” hairpiece.
“We at Mullet On The Go decided to provide a way for our clients to re-live this lifestyle choice on a part-time basis.”
Created by Louie and Morgan Simpson, Mullet On The…
MIND THAT MOVES: MOGL CO-FOUNDER JON CARDER INTERVIEW
Photo: Jason Ward
MOGL not only hooks you up when you eat out, but they have already hooked up 35,102 meals for hungry Americans.
CEO and Co-Founder, Jon Carder is a thirty-three year old serial Internet entrepreneur who was able to retire in his early 20s after selling his second startup company (an online loan…
MIND THAT MOVES: INTERVIEW WITH KARL STRAUSS CO-FOUNDER
By Seth Watje Photo: Blair Robb
San Diego was recently named #14 on the list of “45 Places to Go in 2012” by the New York Times. It wasn’t because of the World Famous Zoo, Sea World…
MIND THAT MOVES: SOCIAL CYCLE RECENTLY LAUNCHED
By Seth Watje Photo: Steve Carr
A new type of transportation just launched in town. The Social Cycle, a first-of-its-kind “party on wheels” and brand-new to the West Coast, is a 16-passenger, Dutch-style bicycle that is pedal-powered by its riders.
The bikes can hold up to 16 passengers. There are ten pedaling seats, two non-pedaling seats over…
SNAKE OIL COCKTAIL CO. – COCKTAIL DESIGN FIRM
By Adam Brugman Photo: Blair Robb Location: Donovan’s Prime Seafood (Yes, those are the Complimentary Fish Tacos during their Happy Hour!)
There is a rising trend of sophistication in the hospitality industry in San Diego. Bars are no longer serving just fried food, “yellow fizzy beer” and Jack n’ Cokes. Customers are expecting farm fresh menu items,…
JORDAN GELLER’S SHOEZEUM
By Seth Watje Photo: Alec Jenkins
San Diego entrepreneur Jordan Michael Geller has turned his lifelong obsession with Nikes into a 9,000 square foot ShoeZeum that is overflowing with more than 2,000 rare and collectible Nike Shoes. It all began when Jordan was in law school and emptied his $300 bank account at Kobey’s Swap Meet…
FOUR LOCAL GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS
By Seth Watje Photos: Ollie Neglerio
“Roach Coach” catering trucks have been a fixture at California construction sites for quite some time, but within the last year there has been a new movement – Gourmet Food Trucks. These trucks are “Roach Coaches” on steroids!
According to SDFoodTrucks.com, there are over thirty trucks operating in San Diego with a wide variety of delicacies…
RICK DIRIENZO, FOUNDER OF ROCKIN’ BAJA COASTAL CANTINA
By Mike Fortson Photo: Blair Robb
About an hour south of San Diego, along the Baja Coast lies Puerto Nuevo, the “Lobster Capital of Baja.” For many years, tourists flocked to the local fishermen’s houses to feast on local pacific lobsters. These lobsters, split open and flash-fried, were presented on big platters and served with piping hot flour…
SAN DIEGO HOT TUB RENTALS FOUNDER
By Adam Brugman
Photo: Blair Robb
Yes, you can actually rent a hot tub! San Diego Hot Tub Rentals will deliver a hot tub wherever you want them to- a beach, backyard, condo, campground, tailgate party or wherever you feel like having one. The hot tub can fit through any basic doorway and will guarantee spice…
