e s r s t e s D BEST must-try sweets, exclusive recipes, a cookie showdown, and the secret scoop behind San Diego’s most popular treats in their words The women who Revolutionized Our City’s Restaurant Scene PAGE 76 NOVEMBER 2018 Warm Chocolate Brownie at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant $5.95 ADVERTISEMENT SNOWMOBILING IN WEST YELLOWSTONE MEET MONTANA, WHERE TRUE WINTER LIVES The raw, wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park doesn’t stop at park boundaries—it spills over for miles In Montana, snow seekers and wonderland dreamers find cinematic expanses of white against impossibly blue skies Adventure north and you’ll discover epic downhill, or slow down and bundle up for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing or an enchanting sleigh ride Then, settle into fireside dining and the warmest lodging around Settle into winter up north BIG SKY, MONTANA BOZEMAN, MONTANA WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA Come experience Big Sky, home to the Biggest Skiing in America® at Big Sky Resort, which offers more than 5,800 acres of skiable terrain and 4,350 vertical feet, accommodating those who want to slide around on the novice slopes or venture up and ski the off-piste terrain of Lone Peak As a winter outdoor recreationist’s playground, you can glide through 85 km of world-renowned Nordic trails, drive your own dog-sled team, snowshoe through miles of untouched forest trails and enjoy après ski after a long day of play under the Big Sky There’s a reason people say, “Only in Bozeman.” Let’s start with the snow Locals call it “Cold Smoke,” and it’s the light, dry powder that Bridger Bowl is known for Just 20 minutes from Bozeman, Montana, the skiing at Bridger is some of the most varied and exciting terrain in the Rockies With 2,000 acres spanning 2,600 vertical feet, this unspoiled mountain serves everyone from first-timers to adrenaline-seeking experts The Heart of Yellowstone, and more West Yellowstone is the closest year-round entrance to Old Faithful Ski over 50 km of groomed trails or take a day tour into Yellowstone National Park via a snowmobile or heated snowcoach Small-town charm and hospitality invite you to spend the night, dine in unique and diverse eateries and venture out into the clean mountain air 55 Lone Mountain Trail | Big Sky 406.995.3000 VisitBigSky.com 2000 Commerce Way | Bozeman 406.586.5421 BozemanCVB.com 30 Yellowstone Ave | West Yellowstone 406.646.7701 DestinationYellowstone.com YellowstoneDestination.com Be inspired Plan your next powder play Direct flights from Long Beach Airport to Bozeman and 16 major metropolitan airports across the U.S Check out VisitYellowstoneCountry.com/Winter for more information BOLDLY GO Winter is waiting Head north, where winter lives up to its name and waits for those who seek it Those who crave mountains of powder and crisp alpine air Those who know what a real winter wonderland is and would never settle for less Start discovering now Get your FREE Travel Packet by calling 1.800.736.5276 or going to VisitYellowstoneCountry.com Near the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park by West Yellowstone, Montana The bar has been raised Four times What’s the point of moving, if not to be moved? 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We’re diving into San Diego’s most iconic, must-try sweets, including chocolate cakes, brownie sundaes, flaky pastries, and more Plus, profiles on local dessert chefs, a recipe for tiramisu, and an ice cream face-off 92 The First Ladies of Food BETTY’S PIE WHOLE NOVEMBER SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 JUSTIN MCCHESNEY-WACHS Senior Editor Archana Ram sits down with six local female chefs and restaurateurs who revolutionized San Diego’s food scene They talk challenges, successes, convoluted laws, and using a wedding ring for a security deposit A Powerful Partnership hat’s Making Cancer History In San Diego ® Scripps is proud to be joining MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center By gaining access to the top cancer center in the nation and their groundbreaking research, leading-edge technologies, and innovative treatment options, Scripps is elevating the standard of care and Making Cancer History® in San Diego To learn more about our partnership, visit scripps.org/sdcancer CONTENTS Volume 70, Number 11 NOVEMBER PEOPLE + PLACES FOOD + DRINK 17 MAIN EVENT It’s 98 37 NOW OPEN Vistal opens Degrees at Balboa Theatre at the InterContinental San Diego 18 INSIDE THE ICON The Nat STYLE 65 SHOP TALK Pigment moves into Liberty Station, plus Leo Hamel’s new consignment store 38 Q&A Imperfect Produce 20 ARTS + CULTURE The Old Globe stages Looking for Christmas, a Clint Black musical delivers “ugly” fruits and vegetables to your doorstep 40 SIDE DISH November’s 22 NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE Where to eat, drink, and play in Encinitas 26 TRAIL OF THE MONTH 68 ENTERTAINING In time for the holidays, three approaches to a seasonal table setting AGENDA 109 CALENDAR 35 things to this month 112 FROM THE ARCHIVES Dig into desserts from decades past Very Important Taco, plus restaurant openings and rumors 42 REVIEW Troy Johnson on Bivouac Ciderworks Lake Murray to Cowles Mountain 28 CELEBRATING WOMEN Meet Judy Forrester, CEO and executive director of The New Children’s Museum ON THE COVER The warm chocolate brownie from Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, photographed by Justin McChesney-Wachs IN EVERY ISSUE 12 Contributors 14 From the Editor SPECIAL SECTIONS 31 Winter Escapes 49 Private Dining 72 Holiday Entertaining 106 Party Pages For information on special advertising sections, please contact Karen Mullen at 619-744-0525 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 My customers think I’m part of their family because our food is health oriented We got a lot of people who were sick who wanted to come in hey’d tell me, “I have this and this and this—what should I eat?” If I was there, I’d make something special for them or recommend something I had a special relationship with my customer When I sold my restaurant, people I saw would come hug me and say, “Where have you been? We want you to come back!” It’s like sending your kids to college You gotta cut the ties my next move is going to be I’m teaming up with Tami Ratclif, who used to be at Cafe Chloe, and we’re going to work on a couple projects We’re simplifying Food is about well-being, and for me, I feel better when I eat a certain way hat’s going to be next—having those things on the menu YU “Food is a super-personal thing in our world And I don’t think we stop enough to recognize the signiicance “ of what we’re providing to our community —Tracy Borkum I’ve gone into Tracy’s place in Kensington and Tracy, operator of many years, she’s hostessing! I’m like, “What are you doing hostessing?” GAVRE When I’m really, really desperate! BORKUM You’re always about two people calling in sick from working the door Last time I walked into Indigo Grill, there was Ms Scott I loved it! I love seeing these women in their places, and if I do, I know other people It’s part of the fun GAVRE You’ve built empires, and many of you have new projects debuting soon Where you get the drive to keep going? SCOTT It’s because we’re all type As I’m sick because I’m always looking for new things It’s the need to be creative I think BORKUM you’re right—you used the word “sick.” It’s a sickness that we have to keep going and going SCOTT If you’re going to have an addiction, it’s not as bad as some addictions Food is a super-personal thing in our world And I don’t think we stop enough to recognize the signiicance of what we’re providing to our community It sounds so spiritual and ethereal, and obviously we’re not thinking in terms of that day-to-day, BORKUM 100 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 but it’s an addiction to provide that experience SCOTT It’s an intimate exchange It is! And we want to provide it on all levels Our environments are really important to all of us he space also tells that story, and then our style of service is very personal hen the food speaks for itself It’s in our blood It’s hard to let it go You get home at night and go, “Wow, I had a full house hey were smiling and happy and BORKUM we illed their souls with who we are.” here’s a real positive SCOTT For me, it’s creating the brand “Deborah Scott.” he fact that when I walk into a dining room, people are whispering and wanting me to come over, or people are coming up to me at Costco It’s creating that culture that isn’t me, but it’s something I helped create I’m proud of the way it’s recognizable and that it does have its mark in time My most fun thing to now is take these chefs up to the next level, make them shine, because I’ve had my time in the sun I still enjoy what I and love my guests, but I want to cultivate other people hat’s a focus for me now I’m proud of being in this group trailblazing our way in San Diego All of us individually have made a mark and created businesses that others have tried to emulate I’m proud of Cucina, especially at the time we created it, and the statement it made that you can dine on a much-less-expensive budget and still have the same quality and experience that we weren’t used to back then When someone leaves the restaurant, I BORKUM In terms of your brand and restaurants, what are you most proud of? hat I still have a pulse after all this time! CRUZ SCOTT It’s a miracle It is a miracle! Oh my god Everything we went through to open, how hard we worked and thinking about how much harder it is now—now I got a breather from everything going on I know exactly what CRUZ I spend a lot of time being grateful that a little idea of mine is able to raise a child and sustain a marriage and travel and go to yoga and walk dogs— all this stuf I love I’ve never wanted to own tons and tons of restaurants, because my life is so important to me Every day I try to live the mantra of the name of my company and what that means to me I’m going to use the best ingredients and I’m going to charge for it—but I’m going to deliver I try to have that permeate throughout my staf I have a dozen and a half people who’ve been with me for over 20 years My front staf has been there for over 10 years inexpensively, but eat well if they don’t feel like cooking I’m the oldest one here! I’ve been in business KRASNE SCOTT he cool thing about what you is that it comes through in so many restaurants I see a Karen Krasne cake every two to three days in my restaurants hat’s cool! I’m in people’s weddings, birthdays, anniversaries I get the juicy good stuf hat’s really fulilling KRASNE I wanted to open a restaurant that teaches people about food without being in their face hat teaches people they could eat healthy YU English now He works days for me and nights at Best Western He put three kids through college He bought a house in Point Loma, then he bought the house next door, which he rents Every day when he comes into work, he’s in the most wonderful mood; he brings everyone up I’m proud that I was able to keep the wale house going so he could all that All of us have that story, of employees who’ve worked for us and gone on and bettered their lives I’m also really proud when people say, “Hey, aren’t you the girl with the wale on your head?” SCOTT Everyone remembers it! CREATIVE DIRECTION BY SYDNIE GOODWIN, STYLING BY KRISTI BROOKS, HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ELIZABETH ROOT AND GERINE CORONADO, ON LOCATION AT LUCE LOFT WITH SET STYLING BY ERICA BODZIN a long time, but it’s time for me to something else I was very fortunate to sell Safron to a family that’s like my family hey came and ixed my ceiling when it collapsed! hey had more business strength than I did It’s not the same, but my face is Safron he imprint of the recipes was created It was an important part of my life But Safron can go on with these wonderful people I’m proud I’m still here in my 26th year I still love to get up and go in every day I’m proud that I recognize my customers and that they’re following my career I’m proud I’ve employed people who’ve worked for me for 15 and 20 years I have a server—this is the American dream— when I hired him he spoke very little English He started working for me 18 years ago Beautiful GAVRE “ I spend a lot of time being grateful that a little idea of mine is able to raise a child and sustain a marriage and “ don’t necessarily want them to immediately say, “I loved this dish or that server”; I want them to just say, “I really enjoyed being at Cucina.” here’s nothing more to ask for travel and go to yoga and walk dogs—all this stuf I love —Karen Krasne NOVEMBER 2018 SDMAG.COM 101 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T Spotlight FOUR picks for this month B OYS & G I R L S C L U B S O F G R E AT E R S A N D I E G O POSEIDON DEL MAR For 76 years, BGCGSD has inspired and enabled youth to achieve academic success, build good character and responsible citizenship, and make healthy lifestyle choices through after-school programs and camps Poseidon Del Mar has become a local favorite and a coastal landmark Known for serving fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients while offering a fun and lively ambience situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean Serving lunch and dinner Monday–Sunday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday 858-866-0591 | sdyouth.org 858-755-9345 poseidonrestaurant.com P1440 B L A N C O TA C O S & T E Q U I L A Blanco Tacos & Tequila is your casual escape from the everyday With fresh, vibrant Mexican fare and a tempting array of housemade margaritas, there is always a reason to raise a glass Now open at Fashion Valley Mall 619-810-2931 | blancotacostequila.com 102 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 p1440 San Diego comes to Waterfront Park on Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December Created by three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, p1440 is an event series featuring a professional beach volleyball tournament showcasing the best players from around the globe, live music performances, a health and wellness village, kid-friendly activities, and more! p1440.com GET MORE Online S TO P BY D A I LY F O R YOUR FOOD NEWS! SD FOOD NEWS A BLOG BY SAM WELLS Troy Johnson SAVOR THE FIRST LOOK at new restaurants, the scoop on chef whereabouts and a full round up of the top food events sgmag.com/sdfoodnews ® BUY GET FREE Only $18!! order now at PA R T N E R C O N T E N T PA R T I E S SCRIPPS 7TH ANNUAL M.O.S.T MARIACHI FESTIVAL Humphreys Concerts by the Bay June 2, 2018 A record-breaking 460 people attended the Mariachi Festival, which raised nearly $300,000 for the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.), a group of physicians, nurses, and volunteers who donate their time and expertise to provide life-changing surgeries to children in need throughout Mexico Guests celebrated over 30 years of work by M.O.S.T while enjoying music by Mariachi Garibaldi and the Grammy Award–winning Mariachi los Camperos A live auction raised over $50,000, with items including a Lake Tahoe vacation package, a trip to Montage Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, and a carne asada fiesta To make a donation or learn more about M.O.S.T., visit scripps.org/mercymost PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROL SONSTEIN 106 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T PA R T I E S ARTWALK CARLSBAD Armada Drive September 22–23, 2018 The inaugural ArtWalk Carlsbad festival took place September 22–23 and welcomed thousands of attendees More than 175 fine artists from all over the US and Mexico showed and sold their work The event also featured nearly 50 chalk artists, live music, a KidsWalk interactive area and a wide selection of street food The festival is produced by the same team that brings Mission Federal ArtWalk to Little Italy and ArtWalk Liberty Station to Point Loma each year PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE NEUMAN AND PAUL NESTOR Monique Starub Lesley Perdomo Nathan James Maria Kader Steve Poltz and fans NOVEMBER 2018 SDMAG.COM 107 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T PA R T I E S WINE & WEARS he Westgate Hotel May 17, 2018 This event, chaired by Julie Blosser and Paola Middleton and presented by the Symphony Notables, itself chaired by Ida SandicoWhitaker and Linda Karimi, raised $80,000 The proceeds will go toward the San Diego Symphony’s artistic, music education, and community engagement programs The San Diego Foundation, The Westgate Hotel, and Neiman Marcus were major sponsors PHOTOS BY LAUREN RADACK Julie Blosser, Ida Sandico, Joyce Glazer, Paola Middleton, Linda Karimi Charlotte Rand, Jolyn Parker, Carrie Vilaplana, Michelle Huber, Tara Del Gaizo Lisette Farrell, Jasmine Corona, Evelyn Lamden MANA MEGA MIXER SeaWorld July 11, 2018 The MANA Mega Mixer mobilized eleven Latino organizations for the largest networking mixer, with more than 350 professionals in attendance! Special thanks to our partners: SeaWorld, Bank of America, and Port of San Diego MANA de San Diego’s mission is to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service, and advocacy Congratulations to our herMANA Latina honorees: Adriana Galdamez, Kathlyn Mead, and Norma Diaz PHOTOS BY ANDREA SANMARTIN 108 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 AGENDA + 35 THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH FROM THE ARCHIVES: “X-RATED” AND “SINFUL” SWEETS VOLLEY GOOD TIME What you get when you dump hundreds of pounds of sand on Waterfront Park? Five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings’s P1440 beach volleyball tournament series The inaugural tourney and fitness event kicked off its four-leg tour in San Jose in September and swings into San Diego November 30 to December Drawing some of the sport’s top talent, it’s a chance for amateurs and professionals alike to condition for the Olympic stage Athletes can compete for a portion of the $300,000 prize purse, but even if you’re not in pro shape, you can experience the health and wellness village packed with workout classes, restorative yoga sessions, cooking demos, and live music (previous events drew headliners like Foster the People and Grouplove) The event’s mission is to get people to live every day’s 1,440 minutes to the fullest So don’t drop the ball! —JORDAN LEMKE ROBERT BECK P1440 November 30–December Waterfront Park, Downtown p1440.com platform1440 NOEMBER 2018 SDMAG.COM 109 Waitress NOVEMBER Arts + Culture Music + Movies Food + Drink Active + Outdoors Philanthropy Stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik brings his dark humor to Balboa Theatre Raise your glass to 10 days of San Diego Beer Week events throughout the county, tapping into 130 breweries Honor the departed during a three-day Dia de los Muertos celebration in Old Town State Historic Park Guitar virtuoso Estas Tonne strums up excitement on his first US tour with a stop at Balboa Theatre Beloved holiday musical Dr Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! returns for another season at The Old Globe (through 12/29) Indulge in allyou-can-eat masa at the Escondido Tamale Festival in Grape Day Park Latin Grammy Award–winning musician Marco Antonio Solís performs at Valley View Casino Center on his La Historia Continúa Tour Pick your cycling course for Bike the Coast, beginning at Oceanside Pier 110 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 Support Timken Museum of Art at its annual Orange & Black Soirée, featuring vocalist Steve Tyrell Carlsbad Village Faire brings 800 vendors selling home goods, food, and more along Grand Avenue experiences ofThe deployed female soldiers come to light in Women at War, a true-to-life play performed at CSU San Marcos (through 11/10) 10 Salute retired service members in the San Diego Veterans Day Parade along Harbor Drive 11 Raise a glass during the weeklong San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival, featuring more than 40 events leading up to a grand tasting at Embarcadero Marina Park North on the 17th 12 Rock legend David Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, takes the stage with his band at Balboa Theatre Catch more than 150 films from over 20 countries Bike the Coast 5 Expect a blast from the past during Gaslamp Quarter’s 1880sthemed Fall Back Festival during the San Diego Asian Film Festival, held at various theaters (through 11/17) California Ballet Company brings fire and passion to the stage with the new production Noche Latina for two days at Balboa Theatre The action—and big hats—return to Del Mar Racetrack for its Fall Racing Festival, formerly known as Bing Crosby Season (through 12/2) Watch four days’ worth of documentaries, shorts, features, and classics from the Coronado Island Film Festival, held at multiple venues Iconic singersongwriter Rickie Lee Jones performs hits from her five-decade career, like “Chuck E.’s in Love,” at Copley Symphony Hall, joined by special guest Anders Osborne by KAI OLIVER-KURTIN S TAT E M E N T O F O W N E R S H I P 13 GRINCH: JIM COX, WAITRESS: JOAN MARCUS, SKEWERS: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM 16 Sample global cuisine from nearly 100 local restaurants during San Diego Magazine’s World Eats party at The Headquarters at Seaport Best-selling author Anne Lamott uses her humorous wit to dish on heavier subjects of alcoholism, motherhood, and faith at Balboa Theatre Paula Abdul commemorates the 30th anniversary of her debut album with Straight Up Paula! at Copley Symphony Hall Shop for old treasures at the three-day Del Mar Antique Show & Sale at Del Mar Fairgrounds 17 Laugh it up during the Platinum Comedy Tour with Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake, and others at Valley View Casino Center Skate for a good cause at Rady Children’s Ice Rink in Liberty Station (through 1/6) 21 Follow the music to San Diego Jazz Fest & Swing X at the Town and Country San Diego (through 11/25) 22 Take in ocean views while Skating by the Sea on Hotel del Coronado’s outdoor rink (through 1/1) 24 Sip holiday-themed cocktails while shopping for gifts at the Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll Master pianist Eddie Palmieri brings the funk to Copley Symphony Hall with a Latin jazz septet 27 Backed by an allfemale creative team that includes singer Sara Bareilles, musical Waitress empowers at the Civic Theatre, (through 12/2) Broadway stars Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison join the San Diego Symphony to perform American classics at Copley Symphony Hall 27 29 Enjoy oodles of noodles during the San Diego Ramen Festival at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier 30 Get in the spirit at the Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities, featuring an 88-foot pine, live entertainment, and an outdoor movie on the North Promenade READY, SET, RUN! 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certify that all information furnished is true and complete Jim Fitzpatrick, CEO & Publisher FROM THE ARCHIVES 1975, 1982, & 1985 Desserts: The Original Sin THERE ARE PLENTY OF SINS ONE COULD COMMIT—pride, greed, envy, you name it But in the ’70s and ’80s, San Diego Magazine was preoccupied with what we seemed to think was the most egregious form of debauchery: consuming sugar We ran three dessert covers in those two decades, and the disclaimer was clear: Your waistline will not be happy Unsurprisingly, most of our dessert-themed features ran in October or November, when “bikini season is over and New Year’s diets have yet to commence,” as writer Christine Thurston rationalizes in our November 1975 issue (top left), which features a cream puff from an unnamed restaurant on the cover That story chronicles “The X-Rated Bakeries,” ones so “sinful” that Weight Watchers might keel over Included in the feature are the cookies, cake, and cheesecake at Frank’s Sunshine Pastry Shop; a signature Norwegian cake at Fins in “Golden Hills”; and the baklava, saragle, and kourambiedes from Middle East Gourmet We had the same idea in November 1982 (center) “It’s the holiday season What better reason you need to indulge in pastries like this savarin Chantilly from À la Francaise?” (The magazine was cheeky enough back then to run a cover with a model bearing white cream on her nose, near a cover line that read, “Are we the new cocaine coast?”) But the not-so-subtle sugar guilt trip persisted “A Seasonal Permission to Sin” reads the article headline, introducing desserts from Del Mar Danish Pastry Shop and The French Gourmet Writer Clare White favored Frenchstyle pastries at the time—think flaky tarts and delicate cream puffs No Instagrammable milkshakes with overflowing toppings in sight In October 1985, The French Gourmet’s mixed fruit tart got the cover (bottom) Inside, Maribeth Mellin rounds up 15 of the county’s best bakeries Her task? “Find the most sinful, X-rated pastries in town.” In her introduction, she admits, “Sure I felt guilty,” and that she gave in to “the sinister spell of sugar’s seduction” with the help of friends who joined her for a two-hour dessert tasting “until the participants were screaming for salt.” The lineup included a strawberry Napoleon from La Jolla’s French Pastry Shop, cannoli at Solunto Baking Company on India Street, and cheesecake at Normal Heights’ The Incredible Cheesecake Company, which appears in our cover story this year, too The major difference between this year’s desserts feature (page 76) and those of years past? We let the guilt trip go Sure, your dentist and doctor may enjoy the co-pay, but in 2018 we know you can have your cake—or profiterole or pie, or pistachio-rosewater dessert—and enjoy it with balance, too So eat, enjoy, and if you want, find a local Turkey Trot to work it all off Happy holidays! —ARCHANA RAM 112 SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 Let’s add a few more things to be Thankful for An endless theater of sand, sea and sky A warm hospitality that is perfect, yet effortless A cuisine both exquisitely French and delightfully Californian Guests return to The Marine Room all year, indeed all their lives, for reasons they alone know On the surf in La Jolla High Tide Breakfast November 7-8, 24-25 | Thanksgiving Day la carte specials Dinner Nightly 866.644.2351 marineroom.com ... EMERITI Gloria and Ed Self SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE LLC PARTNERS Jim Fitzpatrick, Frank Jones POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: San Diego Magazine, P.O Box 289002 San Diego, CA 92198-9818 SUBSCRIPTIONS:... 02027320 © 2018 Pardee Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group All rights reserved CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2018 Volume 70, Number 11 76 Desserts It’s the Sugar Rush of 2018 ! We’re diving into San Diego s... WHOLE NOVEMBER SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 JUSTIN MCCHESNEY-WACHS Senior Editor Archana Ram sits down with six local female chefs and restaurateurs who revolutionized San Diego s food scene