We've been wanting to check out Long Play Hi-Fi for a while, and after finally finding it (which is…read morepart of the experience ).. It's got this hidden, almost speakeasy vibe. You ring the doorbell, wait patiently, and once you're inside, you realize this isn't your typical coffee shop. It's a place to slow down, enjoy the music, and savor your drink. Monique and Danica were both amazing. They're warm, welcoming, and you can really see the passion behind what they do. Danica is also the DJ, and her eclectic playlist made the whole experience even better. One of my favorite parts was just sitting there watching our drinks being made. You can see the care and craft that goes into every cup...even the Kuramoto ice is beautiful. The Matcha Americano completely changed my perception of matcha. The Kyoto cold brew pour-over was fascinating to watch and incredibly smooth. We loved it so much that we came back the very next day. This time I had the Midori, and my brother-in-law loved the Highball, especially the yuzu. No laptops. Trust the DJ. Drinks are meant to be enjoyed fresh, so take your time. If you're looking for a quick coffee run, this isn't it. But if you appreciate great coffee, good music, and people who are passionate about their craft, Long Play Hi-Fi is absolutely worth the visit.

Came on a Sunday afternoon with no wait, just stood outside without ringing the doorbell and…read moresomeone let us in after less than 5 min. (Dw, from the inside, you can see outside well) Drinks were really good and carefully made, song selections were unique! We ended up chatting with one of the customers there too. Chill atmosphere 10/10 recommend. There's also free wifi here, signal isn't very good. :) Parked in free street parking about a min walk away.

Such a cute little studio for getting back to the basics! As an older adult, I find it especially…read morewonderful to have a teacher who takes me seriously - and supports my love of ballet as a lifelong activity!

Sherman Elementary is an extraordinarily outstanding school. There are many excellent programs…read moreoffered at Sherman. Here is a list of a some of the best things they do for children: 1. ASB: where students actually make decisions and motivate others to succeed. 2. Garden Club: Students have designed the garden and are harvesting the fruits of their labor. 3. Peace Patrol: Students help one another solve problems with their words. 4. Homework Club: Students get help from teachers completing assignments after school. 5. Lit Tech: Students make movies and school wide broadcasts to inform and teach their peers. In 2011, Sherman won a county wide award for the best video. 6. Visual and Performing Arts: Every winter and spring, each grade level performs on stage to showcase their amazing talents. 7. Music classes: The upper grades take music lessons and actually get to play REAL instruments. The students are happy to come to school. The principal knows all the students by name and cares about them very much. The teachers are persistent and caring. Sherman is a family of learners. PS. In 2011 Sherman had the highest gains in the county on their CA state test scores.

A gem in the rough, this school is in start-up phase after closing down for 2-3 years for a…read morecomplete reconstruction. The heart of the academic program is a dual immersion concept where students spend half the day learning in Spanish and half the day learning in English. Dare I say that this is a superior model and fairer to English language learners than the total Spanish immersion at certain magnet schools with huge waiting lists? Sherman is a neighborhood school and the student body has a very high proportion of English language learners from poor families. Nonetheless, the sense one gets from visiting the new campus is one of wholesomeness. Indeed, the students' exuberance for learning is matched by the evident commitment of their family members to their kids' education. The teachers, all hand-picked by the forward-looking principal who championed the dual immersion concept with the district, seem deeply committed to the educational mission. One hang-up: The administration seems a bit disorganized due to being in start-up phase. I hope these issues take care of themselves in the next year as they find their groove.

Okay so this one is for my little dancers. Beyond Babel is as if your entire world was one giant…read moredance-off. The dance moves as you would hope were phenomenal. Seriously I didn't realize the human body could bend, twist, shake, etc., like that. Maybe the cast isn't human? Maybe they are aliens from Dancetron come to teach us to lay down our guns and pick up the beat? The choreography is creative and the moves are very clean and tight. I won't lie to you, this wasn't exactly my jam. My daughters love this show and this was the second time seeing it. I was told it was a spin on Romeo & Juliet which is cool and I saw some common threads but sometimes was left just going "huh?" Still a lot of "wow" factor in the dance. The theater is pretty neat. Located off Imperial Avenue, it looks like this took over two houses? There is the front lobby which you have to exit to go around back to the theater itself. The first floor holds the majority of the seats which look comfy. The second floor where my wife and I sat was bar stool seats overlooking a balcony. I wasn't very comfortable after a while and kept fidgeting. Get seats on first floor. The dancers also move through the audience. It didn't happen this time but my girls and wife said the stage also moves. They also said this show was different at times which would allow it to be fresh even for a repeat visit. You could tell there were a lot of die hard fans shouting out at dancers by name. The creators, Keone and Mari, have a lot to be proud of and it would not surprise me to see this hit Broadway. If love dance and want to support local artists hit Beyond Babel. Okay, I'm done. Time to moonwalk my way off the stage.

This is the best thing to ever happen to San Diego. The Beyond Babel Theater just outside downtown…read morewas a former boxing gym converted into an amazing theater and is already building a buzz!. This show will captivate every emotion. If you aren't really into dance, it is still a must see! They hold shows nightly except Mon and Wed. Sat and Sun they have 2 shows at 2:30 & 7:30. The choreography and dancers are just captivating. The dancing is so tastefully done and intricate to each scene. The emotions you experience during this show will leave a standing ovation every night. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Keone and Mari are just masters at story telling, but this show has gone above and BEYOND anything I have ever seen

I love this place. Go to the west side of the 25th Street overpass above the 94 freeway and bring…read morea metal rod. You'll notice that the railing has chimes on it. You play the chimes by running alongside the railing and running your stick across the bars. The piece is called "Crab Carillon", and it was made by Roman de Salvo (artist) and Joseph Waters (composer). The melody is a palindrome. *Wicked cool* I find it works best with a brisk walk.

Let me get this straight. The idea here is to encourage people to bring a long metal object out in…read morepublic with the intention of dragging/scraping it across a bridge to try to play music? Because that's not weird at all. On any other overpass in the city if you saw somebody scraping along with a screwdriver, you'd be on the horn with the cops thinking you're stopping a crackhead from committing a future murder but throw a piano key facade on that bad boy and it's interactive art.

I started my Japanese language study at San Diego Japanese school years ago. Studied with both…read moreHasegawa-sensei and Fukuda-sensei. They taught wonderful beginning adult language classes. I knew nothing and they were very patient. They spent a lot of time making sure that I knew how to speak politely. I was able to travel to Japan and speak successfully, as well as transition to other Japanese language schools when I moved away from San Diego.

San Diego Japanese school is a small, little gem I really wish more people knew about. That being…read moresaid, as somebody who was a student here from middle school up until early high school, my opinion is definitely more from the high-school student perspective. Hasegawa-sensei and Fukuda-sensei are both sweet, personable and attentive teachers who get to know their students personally and oversee their studies with care, interest and patience. There are various age and skill groups that students are split off into, all of which are taught by various competent teachers and some of which I've kept in contact with over the years (here's looking to you, Chris-sensei!). In the middle of the session there is a small break in which the teachers make and sell homemade onigiri (still warm!), followed by group raijo taiso. You really get a sense of family here- it's honestly hard NOT to fit in and make friends easily here. In addition to language classes, they have some culture classes and occasionally have interesting and informative guests you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. If I remember correctly, we once had some people from the Toyko Philharmonic come and play for us, and every year students get a tour of the Japanese Self Defense Force boat in the harbor. Cool! That being said, you really have to have some self discipline to really get the most out of this school. Meeting only once a week means there is a lot of things to go over in one day, and it is imperative that you upkeep your studies, go through your textbooks and do your lessons in the days between classes! Like with most schools, it can sometimes be easy to be distracted by the social aspect of going every week, so one definitely needs to remember that it is a school, not a place to hang out. I loved it here. Honestly, if anyone was looking to seriously learn Japanese, I would without hesitation refer them to the San Diego Japanese School. Anyone who comes here is in some seriously capable and caring hands.

Free festival featuring two stages of local music and art from around the city. Music styles range…read morefrom Latin, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Folk and local DJs. Bring your own chair and umbrella. There are plenty of food and community vendors with the usual swag and giveaways and a beer garden. Local restaurants and street vendors are also available.

Fantastic, authentic experience! We took the farmers market to kitchen cooking class where we…read moretoured around the Hillcrest Farmers market to pick out our items for our dish. We cooked risotto with pumpkin and meatballs. Delicious food and the ambiance of the house and front patio was beyond exceptional.

My husband organized a private dinner for my birthday with friends. It was truly such an amazing…read moreexperience. So fun, warm, and heart filling, AND belly filling!!! Chef Simone was amazing! He had some of us help out in the kitchen, and that was really fun/cool to get some tips on prepping some of the items. The food was seriously fantastic. He put together a tomato sauce and guanciale pasta for us, with some side dishes (chicken and prosciutto, mushrooms, and mashed cauliflower) and finished it off with a Tiramisu from scratch! Place a special cake for me on top of that, which was probably one of the best chocolate cake/mousse desserts (sorry I don't know what it's called) I've ever had. I would 100% do this again and highly recommend to anyone looking for something different to do with a big group.