CARRUTH CELLARS PHOTO BY KELLIE VIAGEM
Following the April and July openings of its wine tasting rooms at Hangar 76 and Liberty Station, Carruth Cellars’ latest outpost is situated just steps from the San Diego Bay. Located in Little Italy’s Carté Hotel, the new tasting room marks the brand’s return to its neighborhood roots, following the closing of its Wine Garden on Kettner Boulevard earlier this year. As San Diego’s largest urban winery, Carruth Cellars is ready to serve its award-winning varietals by the glass, flight or bottle in its indoor-outdoor space. Pair your pours with a classic cheese board loaded with unique selections from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., or indulge in cacio e pepe that’s best enjoyed with Carruth Cellars Sonoma sangiovese. Join the wine club to score a monthly bottle, exclusive discounts, weekly tastings and much more. Cheers! carruthcellars.com; cartehotel.com
At right, clockwise from top: The MGK collection by Marrow Fine includes the white diamond Whisper band, black diamondColson band and white diamond Zenith band. MGK COLLECTION PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARROW FINE
In May, artist Machine Gun Kelly walked the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards rocking a $30,000 manicure by Nails of LA founder Brittney Boyce. Featuring more than 10 carats of diamonds, the sparkling design came to life through Boyce’s collaboration with San Diego’s own Jillian Sassone, founder of Marrow Fine, who sourced the diamond dazzlers for the manicurist. Now, Sassone has revealed the MGK collection, an 18-piece capsule that features 880 upcycled diamonds from the famous mani. In the spirit of giving, Marrow is donating all proceeds to the rock star’s alma mater, Shaker Heights High School, through the Shaker Schools Foundation, ensuring these diamonds do good. How’s that for shining bright? marrowfine.com
The stunning bar and lounge area at Carlsbad’s new Fresco Cocina FRESCO COCINA PHOTO BY HALEY HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
Tiger shrimp with annatto rice, poblano sweet peppers and tomatoonion crudito. FRESCO COCINA PHOTO BY HALEY HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
A flavor fiesta awaits at the corner of Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad, where restaurateur Linda DiNitto—known for Italian favorite 264 Fresco—has opened her second San Diego restaurant. Enter Fresco Cocina, DiNitto’s love letter to her native Latin America. “My restaurants are a direct reflection of my culture and experiences,” shares DiNitto, who grew up in Venezuela. “It is food that I grew up eating and that my family still enjoys.” Executing that vision is chef Chris Idso, an alum of Pacifica Del Mar, Water Grill and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, who is serving standouts like braised short rib empanadas, Venezuelan tequeños and roasted Chilean sea bass pibil. Pair those tastes with a vibrant cocktail, such as the tequila-tinged Good Vibes, and enjoy a taste of Latin America during weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. Date night, done! frescococina.com
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Interior designer Amy Meier teamed up with Hayden Lasher to create a bag out of her Hartmann&Forbes fabric, which will be featured in the handbag brand’s signature Belgian design. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SIL
After designing a line of textiles for Hartmann&Forbes inspired by Japanese minimalism, the Bauhaus school and ancient Korean cloth traditions, Rancho Santa Fe-based interior designer Amy Meier teamed up with New York designer Hayden Lasher to create a bag out of her fabric. “A chief goal of mine was to bring these fabrics out of the windows and off the walls, and incorporate them into peoples’ lives in new and exciting ways,” says Meier, who once had a handbag line. “I upholstered furniture with it, made lampshades and sconces, and then it hit me: The fabric would make a superchic handbag.” The feminine Amy bag, available for the holidays exclusively on shopthesil.com, features black patent piping, a bow and Hayden Lasher’s signature Belgian design. “California, as a market, really embraces innovation,” says Meier, “and it definitely embraces the use of raw and sustainable materials.” amymeier.com; haydenlasher.com; hartmannforbes.com
CARRUTHSKIN LAUNDRY PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
The design of Skin Laundry’s first San Diego spa was aimed to make guests feel like they’re entering a charming California beach bungalow. CARRUTHSKIN LAUNDRY PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
With more than 20 locations (and counting!), Skin Laundry is expanding its medical-grade beauty empire with the unveiling of its first San Diego spa. Located at the buzzy Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Skin Laundry specializes in facials that utilize medical-grade lasers to reveal your most stunning skin. The best part? There’s zero downtime and all facials are performed by registered nurses to ensure your derm is in good hands. Step inside the coastal-cool space to experience the Signature laser facial (ideal for acne, melasma, pigmentation and rosacea) or the Thermo Fractional facial (ideal for improving fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, dullness and texture), and get ready to put your best face forward. Welcome to the skin crowd. skinlaundry.com; delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
Pair the Easy Street cocktail with chef Brian Redzikowski’s ocean trout ceviche, featuring tomatoes, onion, cucumber, radish and aji amarillo. SCHUBACH AVIATION AND WAVERLY PHOTO BY THOMAS PELLICER
Take your travel meals to great new heights with Schubach Aviation. As San Diego’s premier jet charter, the aviation brand has teamed up with Cardiff -by-the-Sea’s Waverly to elevate its offerings through an exclusive new menu of in-flight dishes and beverages. The brainchild of award-winning executive chef Brian Redzikowski, the culinary lineup allows fliers to enjoy Waverly’s greatest hits at 41,000 feet, from harrisa grilled selva shrimp to a classic Caesar salad topped with “Twinkie” croutons. Kick back and relax with The Jetsetter margarita, courtesy of Waverly’s beverage director, Eric Johnson, and let your taste buds take flight. thewaverly.com; schubachaviation.com
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