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Jennifer Ianni

Jennifer Ianni was a former editor and writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune and Pacific San Diego. She is a native San Diegan and graduate of Cal State San Marcos. She worked as the letters editor at the former North County Times until 2012, before branching out into the marketing world.

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Craig Stammen and Trevor Rosenthal of the San Diego Padres warm up during a practice for the NLDS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Here’s your Padres playoff fan guide

2020 has been a wild year, so the San Diego Padres making it to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years kind of makes sense. Though we can't...
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The complete(ish) guide to fall in San Diego

It's fall, everyone! The days are getting shorter, the air (hopefully) will get crisper and we can start buying all things pumpkin spice without fear of judgement.But ... we're still...
Lance Felix (left) and Derek "D.J." Mull are managing partners at the Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room in La Mesa.

El renacimiento del restaurante y bar Riviera

Lance Felix y Derek D.J. Mull son nativos del este del condado y veteranos de la industria de la hospitalidad. Juntos, los dos amigos unieron sus fuerzas para traer de...
Lance Felix (left) and Derek "D.J." Mull are managing partners at the Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room in La Mesa.

The reimagining of the Riviera

Lance Felix and Derek “D.J.” Mull are both East County natives and hospitality industry veterans. Together, the two friends have ed forces to bring back one of their favorite East...
Lance Felix (left) and Derek "D.J." Mull are managing partners at the Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room in La Mesa.

The reimagining of the Riviera

Lance Felix and Derek “D.J.” Mull are both East County natives and hospitality industry veterans. Together, the two friends have ed forces to bring back one of their favorite East...
Sound bowls at Saffron & Sage.

I tried: Taking a sound bath

It’s 2:15 pm on a Tuesday afternoon during a global pandemic and I’m sprawled out on my yoga mat in the middle of my living room, burning sage and drinking...
A surfer looks for an entry point from Scripps Pier during sunset.

San Diego’s best beaches: Here’s our Top 10 list

Where would San Diego be without its beaches? There's the luxe vibes in Coronado, the party atmosphere in Pacific Beach and the family-friendly wonderland in Encinitas, not to mention secret...
A surfer looks for an entry point from Scripps Pier during sunset.

San Diego’s best beaches: Here’s our Top 10 list

Where would San Diego be without its beaches? There's the luxe vibes in Coronado, the party atmosphere in Pacific Beach and the family-friendly wonderland in Encinitas, not to mention secret...
Nicoleta Guzun shows off her hat on Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on July 19, 2017. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hat’s on! Celebrate Opening Day from home

It’s not your typical Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Opening Day celebration, but there’s still a chance for you to tip your hat to the traditional racing season by participating in...
Legion Lager, a special release brew from Legion Rugby and Ballast Point Brewing.

No sports? No problem. Grab a pint of Legion Lager

Celebrate summer this year by sipping a pint of Legion Lager by Ballast Point Brewing, the special release beer from San Diego’s Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise, Legion Rugby, and...
SAN DIEGO, CA-March 18: A sunset perfectly lined up with Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach and the "Spirit of Imperial Beach" statue on Saturday, March 18th, as people lined the seawall to watch the glowing disk sink in to the Pacific. JOHN GIBBINS / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Our 2020 San Diego summer-musts

This is no ordinary summer. Because of coronavirus, it's going to be a season without concerts or festivals, without Padres games or Comic-Con. This year, we won't be riding the...
SAN DIEGO, CA-March 18: A sunset perfectly lined up with Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach and the "Spirit of Imperial Beach" statue on Saturday, March 18th, as people lined the seawall to watch the glowing disk sink in to the Pacific. JOHN GIBBINS / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Our 2020 San Diego summer-musts

This is no ordinary summer. Because of coronavirus, it's going to be a season without concerts or festivals, without Padres games or Comic-Con. This year, we won't be riding the...
Olia Majd's home office.

My home office: Olia Majd

Name: Olia MajdOccupation: Majd is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger and influencer at loveolia.com. She’s also a licensed esthetician and the founder of the O Cosmétiques skincare line.Back story:...
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For La Mesa shop, proof is in the pudding

Toran Grays knew he had something special in his great-grandmother’s banana pudding recipe. It had been ed down through generations in his family, and when he inherited it, he realized...
Toran Grays, owner of Extraordinary Banana Pudding in La Mesa.

La Mesa shop brings pudding to the masses

Toran Grays knew he had something special in his great-grandmother’s banana pudding recipe. It had been ed down through generations in his family, and when he inherited it, he realized...
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Luna Bay Booch makes waves in San Diego

Bridget Connelly was looking for her purpose in life.The Chicago native-turned-San Diegan wanted to find something to offer the world that combined her ions: building a brand, a health-conscious lifestyle,...
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Luna Bay Booch makes waves in San Diego

Bridget Connelly was looking for her purpose in life.The Chicago native turned San Diegan wanted to find something to offer the world that combined her ions: building a brand, a...
Herb & Sea in Encinitas.

Brian Malarkey’s Herb & Home opens for takeout

Back in mid-March, the restaurant group Puffer Malarkey Collective became one of the first to temporarily shut down operations at all of its Southern California restaurants in order to help...
Herb & Sea in Encinitas.

Brian Malarkey’s Herb & Home opens for takeout

Back in mid-March (which feels like a lifetime ago), the restaurant group Puffer Malarkey Collective became one of the first to temporarily shut down operations at all of its Southern...
"What Came First" breakfast sandwich from Eggies.

Eggies hatches in East Village

Mornings in East Village are about to get a little brighter thanks to the debut of Eggies, the latest concept from Rise & Shine Restaurant Group, which operates other local...
A home hair coloring kit.

We try it: cutting and coloring our hair at home

Coronavirus has temporarily shut down hair salons, resulting in a lot of people trying out home haircuts and color kits. All over social media, you'll find tearful videos of bangs...
To-go cocktails from Madison on Park.

Here’s where you can get cocktails to-go

Craving a cocktail to compliment your takeout dinner during quarantine? These local restaurants are here to help, with to-go versions of their classic cocktails that make the at-home dining experience...
A home hair coloring kit.

We try it: cutting and coloring our hair at home

Coronavirus has temporarily shut down hair salons, resulting in a lot of people trying out home haircuts and color kits. All over social media, you'll find tearful videos of bangs...
Spicy Vodka Fusilli from Cardellino.

Trust Restaurant Group offers fan favorites menu

If you’re hankering for some of Chef Brad Wise’s delicacies while in quarantine, you’re in luck. Eateries from the Trust Restaurant Group – Trust, Fort Oak, Rare Society and Cardellino...
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Food Network launches #WeCook initiative

With Americans now self-isolating at home, more people are doing something they might not normally do: cooking.In response to the global pandemic and the cooking-at-home trend, Food Network recently launched...
Brian Malarkey, arguably San Diego's most famous chef, will return to the show that made him a celebrity, "Top Chef."

The (reality) shows must go on

In times like these, we rely on entertainment to distract us from the harsh realities of the world. And while different people take comfort in different things, sometimes all you...
Skrewball Peanut Butter Old Fashioned.

Stay inside and Skrew it up

Now that we’re settling in for the long haul of self-isolation due to the threat of coronavirus, it’s time to figure out which cocktail is going to get you through....
Carina and David arrive to their blind date destination at CLAY + CRAFT in Encinitas.

Blind Date: Winning the Pottery

The 1990 movie Ghost gave us many things: It gave us a timeless love story between the luminous Demi Moore and the sultry Patrick Swayze. It gave us Demi’s chic...
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6 safe things to do outside during coronavirus

Because so many people packed the coastline over the weekend, our beaches are now closing. So are our hiking trails, bayfronts, boardwalks and playgrounds.As coronavirus cases in San Diego continue...
A selection of dishes from Tocaya Organica, located in the Gaslamp Quarter and Westfield UTC.<br/>

Be a good American and order out on Tuesday

While Americans are being urged to stay in, they’re now also being urged to order in.A coalition of national and local restaurants are promoting The Great American Takeout, an effort...
Kyle poses for a photo at Liberty Station.

Blind Date: When in Dome

Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’re probably familiar with something called Dinner With a View. Described as a “most fabulous dining event,” the much-hyped...
Samm Jandrisch is a trendsetter who loves to go to music festivals, like CRSSD.

CRSSD festival fashion tips with Samm Jandrisch

Samm Jandrisch is all about balance. By day, the stylish 23-year-old is an employee at a local project management software company. But by night (and on weekends), Samm’s a trendsetter...
Mateo poses for a portrait at insideOUT in Hillcrest where he and his blind date Josh had dinner.

Blind date: Cryo me a river

Once upon a time (1998, to be exact), a pop princess named Britney Spears burst onto the scene with her infectious debut single, …Baby One More Time. In it, she...
Crab cakes, one of the appetizers the daters ordered at Rare Society.

Blind date: Going with the flow

Most people look at the beginning of the year as a time to recharge and set some healthier habits. Whether it’s resolving to spend Sundays meal-prepping or vowing to try...
A calzone at Office Buona Forchetta at Liberty Station.

Blind date: Ice to meet you

San Diego winters can be brutal. The days are shorter. It’s freezing, with daytime highs sometimes barely breaking 65 degrees. We have to wear coats. It might even rain. Which...
Art and home decor from La Mesa's Small Batch.

Shop Small San Diego

Don’t get us wrong, we love a mall.But sometimes we’re in the mood for something different: A smaller shopping experience where you can find gifts close to home, meet your...
You & Yours canned cocktails

Shop Small San Diego: Booze

Instead of the usual bottle of champagne or red wine, bring over some booze from these local distilleries.You and YoursCanned cocktails from You & Yours Distilling Co. are available in...
Jaime 1.5" Hoop Earrings (Brass Snake), $60

Shop Small San Diego: Jewelry

You'll find jewelry at most boutiques and department stores around San Diego, here are a few of our local favorites.Erin FaderHop on the horoscope trend with Erin Fader Jewelry Design's...
Art and home decor from La Mesa's Small Batch.

Shop Small San Diego: Boutiques we love

If you’re looking for more variety in your holiday gift hunt, check out one of these boutiques that stock mostly local items and gifts, like art, décor, knickknacks, beauty products,...
The Cured & Toasty appetizer at Luca at The Guild Hotel

Blind Date: A Perfect Pair

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A personal trainer and a chiropractor walk into a wine bar on a Wednesday evening, hoping for a connection, preferably of the romantic...
Tom and Kristle enjoy an evening together while on a blind date at Petco Park.

Blind date: Leap of faith

Ask any single and they’ll tell you: dating can be risky. There’s the risk of getting ghosted, the risk of jumping in too fast, the risk of getting hurt and...
San Diego Mac & Cheese Festival

Things to do in October

Events to look out for this month around San Diego include Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour, Valle Food & Wine Festival, Taste of Oceanside and Trolley Dances.10.2: 8th Annual Taste...
Tom and Kristle take a selfie at Petco Park before the Padres take on the Giants.

Blind Date: For Batter or for Worse

Is it even summer in San Diego if you haven’t gone to a Padres game? There’s no better or more American way to spend a Friday evening than hanging out...
Khayri and Kelsie visit Wonderspaces on a blind date at B-Street Pier.

Blind date: One Date Wonder

A quick scroll through Instagram proves that the Wonderspaces phenomenon is showing no signs of slowing down. In case you aren’t familiar, Wonderspaces is a pop-up, interactive art exhibit (happening...
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Getting into the spirit with Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh knows how to tell a story. Whether it’s on the big screen, as the Academy Award-winning director of films like Traffic, Out of Sight, Sex, Lies and Videotape...
Kyle and Brittany relax at the speakeasy.

Blind Date: All’s fair in love and war

It’s a balmy Sunday evening at the San Diego County Fair, and the air is thick with the smell of popcorn, funnel cakes and other fried delicacies. The sounds of...