Taylor Giangola“I haven’t got an official name yet,” says Cerveza Jack’s Bar Lead & Manager Taylor Giangola, giving me an advance tasting of this month’s newest cocktail creation. “It’ll probably be ‘Chai Spiced and Everything …
November 2, 2023
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Cerveza Jack’s Chai Spiced & Everything Nice: a rich-yet-refreshing drink that tastes like vanilla Coke
Julian in the fall: apple pie a la mode
Sometimes, you’re thankful to just sit down somewhere. You don’t care about the food, the cushions, or the view. This is one of those moments. I collapse onto this bench seat among the ancient native …
Manganista, SM Familia, Deap Vally, San Diego Hall of Fame Induction, and Berkley Hart 25th Anniversary
<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/manganista/">Manganista</a> makes rock music with an island vibe. They have a new EP called Hillbilly Bomb Shelter that they’ll be showcasing in Ocean Beach. The all-ages bill includes Proctor Valley Monsters (named after a Bigfoot-type …
November 2, 2023
Gonzo Report: Relishing The Mountain Goats’ relatable content at The Belly Up
The Mountain Goats are an intensely personal band. Last year, I had the chance to spend a couple of days in Palm Desert with my wife. We set out in the evening at the end …
November 2, 2023
Embers trades in ghost hunting for upbeat pop-punk vibes
The new video from San Diego’s <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/embers/">Embers</a>, “scratch my name,” features an eye-popping pink Mercedes G-Wagon (a rental, no less) getting jacked, scratched, cruised all over creation, and danced on, with dog shit and …
November 2, 2023