The Decemberists’ On the Bus Mall opens with a soft acoustic strum which sets the scene perfectly for the amazing visual imagery this song creates for you. The Decemberists are amazing story-tellers and lyricists and On the Bus Mall has some of the best lyrics in their entire catalog. If On the Bus Mall wasn’t a song, it would be turned into a story.

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The Wine Cabana, located on Congress Street in Old Town, is a hidden gem. For locals, the Old Town tourist trap typically doesn’t spring to mind as a great place to take a date or hang out with friends. However this bar is a perfect example of what you’re missing out on.

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There is nothing I enjoy more than quoting The Big Lebowski. The Big Lebowski is one of my favorite movies and certainly has one of the most memorable characters of all-time; The Dude. I don’t know about you but I take comfort in that. It’s good knowin’ he’s out there. The Dude. Takin’ ‘er easy for all us sinners. The problem is when we are in the office we have to be professional and quoting a movie like The Big Lebowski (specifically The Dude) might be frowned upon. With that in mind, here are...

The Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival (CCI:IIF) celebrates independent film with the accent on genre-related entries. Over 60 films were shown! This Top 10 list focuses on the Horror/Suspense and Science Fiction/Fantasy genres.

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Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza located Downtown San Diego, right next to the Horton Plaza parking garage, is a very solid, can’t-miss, you-know-what-you’re-gonna-get kind of place. Although a chain, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has very good pizza, appetizers and a good atmosphere. The downtown location is not conducive to watching the game, but it’s a good date spot with solid ambiance. The edamame at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is a must-order appetizer.

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