Guinness Alert! $3 Imperial Pints at Jaynes Gastropub until 2011

Happy Christmas everyone! We hope you are staying nice and dry. That sure was a doozy of a storm! We've got the reason for you to put your Pea Coat and Wellies on and (carefully) run over to Jaynes. $3 20oz Imperial Pints of Guinness Draft through the end of the year!

Thats right, just $3 until 2011, all the time.

Ring in 2011 with a New Year's Eve Feast at Jaynes, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Brunch!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. As many of you know we take the first two weeks of January off for our annual staff holiday and reopen Thursday the 13th. But before we go we will be having a few very special events.

Christmas Eve: Join us Christmas eve this year. We will be serving our regular menu along with some great specials. Come toast Father Christmas with some mulled wine and holiday ale!

December 26th Boxing Day Brunch: Get your Full English Breakfast at Jaynes with the Best Bloody Mary in Town. 10am to 2pm.

New Year's Eve Dinner: This is your last opportunity to get your Jaynes fix in for 2010. We are serving a 3 course feast for $55.

Please call (619)563-1011 or email us at info@jaynesgastropub.com for reservations.

GO CHARGERS!!

DiMille's will be honoring our Happy Hour Specials during the game this Thursday in the bar.
$3 any draft beer
$4 House wines
50% off ALL appetizers

THANKS FOR COMING OUT!

Thanks to everyone who came out and all the businesses who participated in Holiday Night on Adams. We'll be announcing exact dates for more Night On Adams events soon, but expect something every quarter.
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Holiday Night on Adams

A few independent businesses on Adams are planning holiday walkabout with stores decorating for the holidays, some live music on the street and maybe some craft vendors set up around the neighborhoods. (This is not an AABA event)

•VISUAL ART SUPPLY: Delusional Hierarchy, an exhibition of paintings representing vaious styles including tattoo, graffiti, pop art and surrealism. Live d.j. and drinks.
•KAI HAIR SALON: live screen printing and a live mural provided by Art Kills Artist. Music by dj Theron and others as well as food and drink.
•ANDREA RUSHING: 1 Year Anniversary Celebration from 6-9pm w/ Wine tasting, art viewing and student art sale  (and maybe some cookies!)
•RARE HARE: Open house with snacks for kids.
•MARIPOSA: Live Music by Dave Humphries from 5pm - 9pm. 1 Scoop Sundaes for $3.00. Slice of ice cream pie & cup of coffee for $3.00. Buy 2 pints, get a Free Pint -- Every customer will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Gift Certificate
•BLIND LADY ALE HOUSE: Holiday/Winter Ales Event.
•ADAMS AVE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH and SHANTI SPA & GALLERY: Open house with snacks.
•SAN DIEGO URBAN RENTALS: "The Best Art Show Ever" with Jim Woodard, Stella Cole, Rowan Davidson, Christopher Meacham, Maya Moksha, Cheryl Cole, Steven Suiter, Lis Valdez Suiter, Doug Suiter, Mike Jenks and Rebecca Tasker!
•ART OF FRAMING and ROMI'S: Santa will be at RoMi's Soft-Serve Heaven From 5-8pm. Pictures are $4 for 4x6  $6 for 4x6 in greeting card frame, more pkgs. avail. @ Art of Framing (next door).
•JAYNE'S GASTROPUB
•OULD SOD: Happy Hour prices and Karaoke.
•SECOND CHANCE ANTIQUE & THRIFT: Open late for Holiday Shopping.
•VIVA POPS: Viva Pops will be highlighting some new yummy winter flavors along with thank you stocking stuffers............free holiday pins by our resident pop artist Anna Tillet while supplies last and a buy 2 get 1 free pop pass. Also, don't forget your pup pops and help "Rico" find his forever home. 100 percent of your donations not only help Rico but will also get your pup a tasty and healthy pop!
•PET ME PLEASE: Open late for Holiday shopping. Bring your pet!
•PROPRIETORS RESERVE: ALL Battagalini wines half off, both by the glass and by the bottle.
•ROSIES: Live music and Trummer Pils pints $4.00
•PONCE'S Open as usual and working on some specials.
•ZEN SANCTUARY: open house with snacks and assorted teas and one therapist offering introductory sessions of chair massage for $1 per minute. And "Bring a Friend" Special- buy one one hour service or more and get the second service for 50% off. This is an amazing savings as it would bring the cost of a massage to $40 for 55 minutes.
•STUFF will be open with snacks and discounts.
•BACK FROM TOMBOCTOU: We will have a free mini piñata decoration for people visiting the store that evening.
Cider and mexican cookies.
•ADAMS AVE BOOK: 20% off every book, and we'll have punch, coffee and snacks. We've got all kinds of books, including a room full of children's books, plus a couple of cats, so we're kid-friendly
•DiMILLES: Happy Hour Menu-$3 any draft beer, $4 house wines and 50% off ALL appetizers.
•LESTAT'S WEST: Holiday movies in the theater.
•ADAMS AVE BIKES: Sweets n treats at Adams Ave. Bikes! Cmon By!
•FOLK ARTS RARE RECORDS: Open late with special music - LIVE and on records.

Bug your favorite shop and make sure they're staying open and doing something fun.RSVP to our Facebook Event and we'll post more info as it comes in.Businesses can email their scheduled event to info@blindladyalehouse.com and we'll get it listed.

Spread the word and pass it on to your favorite businesses and friends. The more who join in the better the celebration will be.

ZEN Sanctuary offers 50% OFF when you bring a friend!

Now, through the end of 2010, when you bring a friend in to receive a one hour service or more at ZEN Sanctuary, you or your friend will receive 50% off the second service. Enjoy a relaxing massage, or brighten your skin for the holidays, all with the company of a friend or family member. When you call to book your appointment, just mention this offer and you will receive 50% off the lesser of the two services.

You can also save on holiday gifts! Purchase a gift item from ZEN and take 50% off the second item. (Excludes Skincare products and Tea/Sake Sets)

Hurry, this offer is good now through the end of December 2010 only!

From ZEN Sanctuary to you, we all wish you a very Healthy and Happy Holidays!!!

Chance, Debbie, Jerrie, Dianna, Katie, Lindsay, Carly, Bo, Rubi, Teng, John, and Mukunda, L.Ac.

ZEN Sanctuary is located at 4183 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116
Phone: (619) 269-9322
Web: www.zensanctuary.com

AA Bikes 7th Anniversary

Adams Avenue Bicycles 7th Anniversary Party

Good news! It's our shop's seventh anniversary party this Saturday the 20th. It goes on from 2pm in the day and goes on all night! We'll have activities for the whole family! C'mon by and celebrate!
Facebook Event Page

The AABA is holding the Q4 (4th Quarter) Quarterly Member Mixer this Thursday at Gledhill's Vintage Furniture for the Merchcants and Employees of the Adams Avenue Business District.

Come to see Gledhill's recent store front expansion and all of the beautiful furniture restoration work they do while spending a nice social time with fellow business owners and employees.

A BRIEF presentation on Internet Marketing will be presented by Steven Persitza of "Just My Ticket" and Jerry Locke of "Locurious"

Click here for details

Traditional English Breakfast at Jaynes Gastropub

Start Sunday out right with a full, traditional English Breakfast at Jaynes Gastropub's Brunch.

-Two Eggs, Heinz UK Baked Beans, Fra Mani Pork Sausage, Irish Side Bacon, Black Pudding, Fried Tomatoes, Toast and a side of HP Sauce.

Adams Avenue Business Association Member Mixer!

Pumpkin Carving Contest at Adams Avenue Farmers Market TONIGHT

Calling all Pumkin Carving Artists to the Adams Avenue Farmers Market TODAY (Wednesday) for the first Annual Carving Contest. it is an open contest, all you need to do is buy a pumpkin at the market and have it ready for judging by 6:00p.m. We'll have some great PRIZES for the winners!

Don't be Scared...See you there...

4674 35th Street, behind the Adams Elementary School!!!

VELO CULT TWEED RIDE 2010

Last year a group of riders came by Blind Lady after the event and it was a site. Nothing like a bunch of bikes in wet tweed drinking beers. I was sooo jealous. I'll be riding for sure this year.

The Gastropub Phenomenon: Jaynes featured in today's San Diego Union Tribune.

Gastro-huh? Gastro-what? Gastrointestinal?

We heard this over and over again back in 2006 and early 2007 when we were just opening Jaynes. Times sure have changed and this past year has seen a tidal wave of "Gastropub" openings. Maureen Clancy has a great feature in today's Union Tribune about what she calls the "Gastropub Phenomenon" and features Jayne as San Diego's pioneering pub mistress alongside some excellent new places like our good friend Nate Stanton's Craft and Commerce. There's some great wine picks from Jon as well as Jayne's very detailed Gambas Al Aljillo recipe for the home cook. Great read Maureen!

You can check out the entire article here: The Gastropub Phenomenon

Musings on the Construction of a San Diego First: Jaynes Gastropub

The Gastropub has finally taken full flight in San Diego and our beloved pub was just featured in Ranch and Coast Magazine alongside some great new places. The recognition is very much appreciated. Click here to read

The past few years have been filled with its' challenges for a lot of us and I hope everyone is hanging in there. I dug out a few pics from our early construction in 2006 that really brought me back and made me examine how far we've come. I personally did about 90% of the construction with my bare hands, from the underground plumbing up through the mosaic tile floor, bar and wainscoting all the way up to the tin ceiling. I grew up in Westport, Connecticut in a house built in 1787 and practically lived in a construction site until I left home at 18. There's something about these old places that is creepy to some and completely intoxicating to others. I half-joked throughout the Jaynes construction that this building became like Stephen King's Christine. As I stripped away the junky previous remodels and carefully returned the structure back to its 1929 glory, the building took on a life of its own and somehow made the work easier and easier for me. I tried to hire people to take some of the load but it rarely worked out. I guess she just got jealous. Theres no way I could have hired a general contractor to do this job. It had to be me.

My father taught me a lot about carpentry starting when I was very young. I was 8 years old and helping my dad frame a woodshed one day when I gave my thumb a real whack driving home a 16 penny nail. As I sucked on my throbbing thumb my dad told me, "you're not a real carpenter until you've hit your thumb 1000 times." I went right back to work. While I've far surpassed that 1000 hit mark and my throbbing thumb has been replaced by the complexities of adulthood, this little phrase stays with me and tells me to just suck it up and keep working. Thank you for reading and for sticking with Jaynes all these years.

FRIENDS OF NORMAL HEIGHTS CANYONS

The next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is Saturday, November 6, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place for canyon maintenance, watering, and planning for the fall planting. Make sure you have sunscreen, water, and sturdy shoes.
We switched from the normal second Sat., odd # months, due to a canyon enhancement planning workshop in City Heights on the 2nd Sat. in November.

The even month, 2nd Wednesday meeting normally held tomorrow has been cancelled.

Please mark your calendars for the fall restoration planting on Saturday, December 4 - we'll be planting on the mesa this year. More details coming soon.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at Coastal Clean Up Day on Sept. 25! We cleaned up over 100 pounds of trash and recycling, along with pulling invasives, and planting 15 new native plants in restoration sites 2 and 3.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Now that the dust is setteling from the Adams Avenue Street Fair, the Adams Avenue Business Association has many other things to work on; a Member Mixer on November 18, The Annual Member Meeting in January and don't forget the Weekly Adams Avenue Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at 4674 35th Street.

Jaynes Gastropub Serves up Braised Short Ribs, Irish Coffee, Scottish Whiskey & ROCK and ROLL

Hello, everyone! We've been busy bees lately here at Jaynes. Jayne has been working hard in the kitchen developing new recipes and making sure everything is just right while Jon has been galavanting around town playing guitar with his new band The Fairmounts spreading the Jaynes gospel via 60's R&B dance numbers.

We're making a lot of great changes moving into the winter season. It's no secret that Jayne and Jon left their hearts in San Francisco and almost every evening we hear from our guests how much Jaynes feels like SF. A little rain and a dip in temp just puts at ease and fits what we do. This weekend we are bringing back one of our all time most popular fall dishes along with a 10 out of 10 dessert. We suggest pairing this dessert with a little Scotch/Irish snort to keep the bones warm.

Braised Short Ribs
Over baby Carrots, baby turnips, English Peas and Roasted Pearl Onions with Garlic Mash and a Port Wine Reduction.

Brioche Bread Pudding
with Pecans and Currants served with Vanilla Gelato and Caramel
(wow this one turned out good...)

Buena Vista Irish Coffee
The San Francisco Classis done the Classic way with Tullamore Dew Whiskey and Hand Whipped Cream

New Single Malt Scottish Whiskeys:
Oban 14, Ardbeg 12, Lagavulin 16, Laphroiag 10, Glenlivet 12...

We hope to see you all this weekend and don't forget about our Sunday Brunch from 10-2. Enjoy a Full English Breakfast, Bloody Marys, Killer French Toast and more on one of San Diego's most beautiful patios. Doggies Welcome!

xo
jon and jayne

What's Jayne Cooking up in the Kitchen this Week? What's Erik Mixing at the Bar?

Jayne has been in the kitchen all week creating some beautiful new dishes for fall. We will be serving these dishes starting tonight at least through the weekend.


FALL MENU NEWS:

Petrale Sole served with a broth of large, heirloom runner beans, linguica sausage, cherry tomatoes, garlic and baby spinach. This delicate fish recipe was inspired by one of Jayne and Jon's favorite downtown San Francisco haunts and arguably San Francisco's first restaurant, Tadich Grill. Well over a hundred years old and still no website. Gotta love it.

Chicken al Mattone or "Under Brick". This Tuscan classic creates the most perfectly cooked chicken this side of Montalcino. Herb marinated, Jidori chicken and garlic mashed potatoes with a Aurugula and Cherry tomato salad with shaved aged parmesan. The ancient cooking technique "Al Mattone" allows for even cooking throughout the chicken and produces a decadently crispy skin.

Friday and Saturday: Tribal Caught Wild Silver Salmon from Washington...

IN COCKTAIL NEWS:



Erik has been creating some killer new cocktails and he really wants to make them for you. If you haven't dug into our cocktail program yet, now is a great time. We use the highest quality artisanal spirits, fresh fruit, premium ice, bottled British mixers (no soda gun) along with housemade syrups and the best bitters around. Erik has an exceptionally balanced palate and above has a laser focus upon making you one truly memorable cocktail.

Aviation- Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liquer, Creme de Violette and Fresh Lemon
Dark and Stormy-Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Housemade Ginger Syrup, Ginger Beer and Fresh Lime
Bramble-Bols Genever, muddled Blackberries, Creme de Mure and Fresh Lemon




Thursday is Mussel Night! Thursday we feature local Carlsbad Mussels with Spanish chorizo, Braised Leeks, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and White Wine with Grilled La Brea Baguette. This night is becoming very popular over this dish alone. If you like Mussels this night is a must. We are also featuring $5 Pimm's Cups and $3 Guinness or Trumer Pints for 30th on 30th

Our Saturday Wine Tasting Series continues with bartender Erik up at the Bar. We're going to break out some incredible bottles this week. Don't miss it. 3 wines for $10
Phew!!Theres a lot happening at Jaynes these day. We hope to see you all this weekend!

xo

jon and jayne

Arthur Guinness Day, Saturday Tasting Series with Kermit Lynch Wines and John Cusack provides insight into why Jaynes takes a pass on Restaurant Week

We continue our Saturday Tasting series tomorrow Saturday, September 25th with our good friend Kate MacWilliamson from Kermit Lynch Wines. Kate will be pouring the 2006 Extegaraya Cuvee Lehengoa Irouleguy, 2008 Guy Breton Morgon Beaujolais and another surprise bottle. Please join us for what will certainly be a highlight of the series. 3 top shelf French selections for $10 from 5-6pm.

Tonight Friday the 24th we celebrate Arthur Guinness Day. Come celebrate Mr G.'s brithday with a creamy 20oz imperial pint for just $3

Our special this weekend is Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, wild mushrooms and a tarragon butter.

Jaynes does not participate in Restaurant Week. Think of us as your oasis at the top of 30th Street. A guest recently asked us why. I feel the answer can best be summed up by this clip featuring Mr. John Cusack in the 1989 Cameron Crowe directed romantic comedy Say Anything.

Kensington Cafe Events

Join us at Kensington Cafe for Movie Night Sept. 28! Featuring "City Slickers".

Serving Pizza and Beer Special for $9....Choice of one of our awesome Personal Pizza's and a Stella or a Stone Pale Ale for only $9 while you enjoy our feature flick!!! Hope to see you there. If you cant make it down to movie night we serve happy hour 7 days a week 4-7pm with $3 wine specials!! Also, Our Open Mic night is coming up on Sunday October 17th 6:30-8:30pm! See you at the Kensington Cafe.

Adams Ave Street Fair and Visual Art side show

Sept. 25th, Visual Art Supply will be hosting "ARTSLAM" outside and inside the store at 3524 Adams ave. 10 plus artists will be displaying and selling their goods from 10-6pm. Work includes painting, silkscreening, photography and wearables. come and see what Visual and the local artists are up to.

Alternative Happy Hour

A San Diego First: Jaynes Central European Wine Dinner, Tuesday September 21st

Jaynes Gastropub is San Diego's go to restaurant for cutting edge, small production, natural wines. On Tuesday September 21st we will be hosting San Diego's first ever Central European Wine Dinner featuring the wines and rustic cuisine from Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria and Montenegro. Jaynes is being joined by our good friend Stetson Robbins of and Matt Ahern from Blue Danube Wines. These two gents are the true young bloods of the southern California wine scene and a blast to drink and talk with. They will be on hand to pour wine and discuss this oft overlooked region just now getting its rightful respect in the international wine community thanks to the efforts of people like Stetson and Matt(and Jaynes ; )

These wines may be hard to pronounce, but they are an absolute joy to drink. Please join us!

Menu
2009 Crnko Jarenincan from Slovenia paired with Charcuterie

2008 Coronica Malvasia from Croatia paired with Mussels in White Wine Broth and Shaved Truffles

2009 Geyerhof Gruner Veltiner from Austria paired with Pan Fried Trout and Fingerling Potato Salad

2007 Dingac Peljesac from Croatia paired with Housemade Croatian Sausage or "Civapcici" and Salad

2007 Plantaze Vranac from Montenegro

2004 Patricius Red Lion 3 Puttonyos Tokaji from Hungary served with Carmelized Plum Tart

Jaynes Central European Wine Dinner
Tuesday, September 21st. 7pm
5 courses paired with 6 wines
$55/person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations are recommended
call 619-563-1011 or email info@jaynesgastropub.com

Movie Night at Kensington Cafe

Come on down to Ken Cafe this Tuesday evening at 8pm for Movie Night. This weeks feature film is 'Finding Nemo'-a super funny film for everyone!! We will be serving Beer & Wine Specials all evening! Next weeks feature film is "Splash" with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah....remember that one?? If you cant make it down for movie night, Sunday Sept. 19th at 6:30pm is Open Mic Night. We hope you make it down to the Cafe soon!

Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging Grand Opening!

The Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging is hosting an Open House/ Grand Opening at their new location 3938 Adams Avenue on Thursday September 16, 2010. This event is open to the public.

Stop by to welcome and meet owner, Kimberly Rockefeller and see what great things she and the other technicians offer in the newest boutique on Adams Avenue.

DATE: Thursday, September 16, 2010

TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOCATION: 3938 Adams Avenue (near the I-15 off-ramp)

Enjoy Hor D'overes, live music and spirits while you learn more about the services offered by the Rockefeller Center. Bring a friend, sign up for a free treatment and get a special gift.

Visit The Rockefeller Center website at http://therockefellercenter.com/

We hope to see you there!

Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons

Reminder - the next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is (our regular odd month canyon maintenance/meeting) this Saturday, September 11, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place.

Please pass it on to your family/friends/neighbors - Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons - Saturday, September 25, 9:00am - noon, meet at the end of Eugene Place (flyer attached). We'll plant some new native plants to fill in spots in Restoration sites 1-3, along with pulling out weeds/invasive plants, and trash pick up, so we can use lots of volunteers. Hope to see you there!
If you will likely be able to make it, please register for the NH site at cleanupday.org

Kids on the Block : Sept 4th

Jaynes Gastropub: Let September Wine Month Begin!

Jaynes is going all out for September Wine Month with wine flights, a Saturday tasting series and a heavyweight Central European Wine dinner on Tuesday the 21st. I know September is still a day away but lets get started a day early...

Tuesday through Thursday this week were are featuring a 3G Wine Flight. No, this isn't a reference to my last iphone that actually worked, I'm talking about Gruner, Grasevina and Pinot Grigio.

2009 Domaine Wachau 'Federspiel' Gruner Veltiner
There is perhaps no white wine more versatile than Austria's Gruner Veltiner. The Domaine Wachau is a Jaynes staff favorite with ripe apple/grapefruit notes, crisp acidity and stony minerality. This wine just seems to pair with everything.

2008 Zdjelarevic Grasevina (say that 3 times fast)
Jaynes is fortunate to be among the very few restaurants in San Diego to be really digging into the wines of Central Europe. Gravesina is the Croatian planting of the ancient Welschrielsing. Zdjelarevic hand harvests their grapes and ages sur lie in stainless steel. This process, most often seen in the production of Muscadet in the Loire Valley, adds complexity and richness to the wine.

2008 Venica 'Jesera' Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, perhaps the most bastardized and maligned grape variety in the world. The Collio region of Friuli in Northeastern Italy along the Slovenian border was one of those winemaking regions that woke up to how unique a wine could be and opened the door to great Pinot Grigio. The winemakers from the region, on both sides of the border, make some of the world's most unique wines and appear to have little interest in biasing their wines towards an international palate. The often insipid, flat flavor profile is replaced with beautiful aromatics, a full, rich mouthfeel and a color like Provence rose'.

flight $12

September Saturdays Wine Tasting Series

Every Saturday in September we will be hosting a tasting series from 5pm-6pm where we will feature wines from around the world with experts on hand to pour and talk some serious wine. This week we we be featuring California wines with our good friend Matt Ahern from Next Generation Wines. Matt has just about the hippest collection of small California producers around and we're very excited to have him here at Jaynes. The tasting will be out on the patio so we hope all of you wine lovers will come join us in celebrating the wines of California. We will be selecting 3 incredible bottles.

3 tastes are just $10.

Central European Wine Dinner
Tuesday September 21st
Jaynes Gastropub and Blue Danube Wines is hosting a Central European Wine Dinner on Tuesday September 21st. We will be featuring 6 Wines from Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary paired with a 4 course Dinner. Our good friend Stetson Robbins from Blue Danube Wines will be here to pour wine and talk. Stetson, besides being very good looking and having a great name, has incredible knowledge and passion for this region and Jayne and I always enjoy his company. We don't do wine dinners very often, but when we do we just have to go all out.
Reservations recommended.
Call 619.563.1011 or email info@jaynesgastropub.com
$55 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Hi there!!! Kensington Cafe is having a Trunk Show tonight from 5-9pm. Vintage clothing, handmade Jewelry and handbags.
We will be serving Beer Wine and Tapas all evening
Happy Hour prices from 4- 7pm! $3 Wine Specials!
Come join the fun tonight and If you cant make it tonight come on down to see Miff Laracy Saturday evening at the Cafe from 730-9pm. Great local artist who is not to be missed.
A big thank you to everyone who supports the cafe!!!

Normal Heights in the News

"The American economy has been in a downturn the last few years, but there has been little evidence of it on flourishing Adams Avenue. From January 2008 until July 2010, 68 businesses opened in the 600-member business improvement district, which stretches from Park Boulevard in University Heights to the eastern edge of Kensington. Additionally, 25 existing business owners reinvested in their operations, adding or enhancing their space..."

Read the rest of this article in San Diego Uptown News and then go to our Facebook page and let us know what you love about Normal Heights. Is it Pilgrimage of the Heart? Ponce's? Smitty's? Let us know.

Bicycle Film Festival 2010 Trailer

The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to San Diego on September 11th, but there will be pre-parties, after parties, rides and all sorts of bike stuff happening. Festivities kick off Thursday the 9th at Blind Lady Ale House.

7 Course Lunch and Wine at Proprietor's Reserve! Sat. Aug 21st 1pm

Meet Edward Sellers Winemaker Ed Sellers!!!

We've carried Edward Sellers Wines for a little over a year now and we know you guys are big fans! We were first introduced to the Paso Robles winery during last Spring's Annual Wine Trip to Paso Robles. We immediately brought in 4 of Ed Seller's wines, where they have remained on our menu since, as some of our best sellers! Now we've added an additional three wines that we know you will love, includintg a Rhone white blend, for a total of 7 wines! Needless to say we are very excited to now introduce you to Ed Sellers, Winemaker for Edward Sellers! Ed will be joining us for lunch on Saturday, August 21th at 1pm to pour wine and talk about the majic made at his winery. Rumor has it he will also be bringing some winery schwag and some awesome prizes! Bottles will be ready to be signed and offered at special prices for Saturday only! RSVPs are required, please see information and link below menu.

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

Blanc du Rhone White Blend: Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
Lagonstino Louie Langostino Avocado Cucumber Radish

Grenache
Tortilla Espanola Potato Jalsberg Sage Creme Fraiche

Le Thief: Grenache, Mourvedre
Herbed Foccacia Red Onion Spinach Sausage Asiago

Vertigo: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Herbed Salad Smoked Maple Bacon Gorgonzola Garlic Croutons

Syrah
Grilled Italian Sausage Pepper Medley Porcini Mushroom Grilled Eggplant

Cuvee des Cinq: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault
Stuffed Chicken Breast Herbed Feta Kalamata Bacon Wrap Roasted Red Pepper Couscous

Cognito: Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Black Cherry Cocoa Blackberry

Tasting and Lunch $38/person
BRIX Club Members $32/person

Good News!
You can now input your credit card information on-line using the register link below! If you would prefer to call or email directly to hold your reservation, you can still do so by emailing or calling Erin: 619.823.3541 or erinsealy@hotmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
September 11th: Frogmore Creek/42* Tasmanian Wine Lunch!
September: Clayhouse (ReScheduled Event)
October: Malbecs and Jambalaya Dinner

Sincerely,
Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Riding Bikes with the Dutch - Movie Trailer 2

This 36-minute film will show twice at the Blind Lady Ale House on Sunday, August 29th. There are also rumors of a short "townie" ride with the filmmaker prior to the screening. MORE INFO

Jaynes Gastropub, San Diego's First: $3 Guinness Imperial Pints Until September 24th, 2010

"That's my name, don't wear it out"
There has been a tidal wave of places calling themselves a Gastropub here in San Diego over the past few months. When we started building this business nearly 5 years ago, the term was a real headscratcher and we were often asked why we decided to bring this concept to San Diego.

For us its not a concept, but a way to express Jayne's family's British pub heritage alongside her San Francisco bred palate.

Jayne's mother and father, Ann and Frank, had managed pubs in Liverpool throughout the 60's and 70's including the Liverpool institution, the Shipperies. After emigrating to the states in the 1980's, Jayne and her brother Franklin worked at the now legendary Shakespeare Pub here in San Diego where a 16 year old Jayne Battle often awoke at dawn to pull pints for the eager satellite tv football fans. Pubs are simply a part of being a Battle, from 30th Street to the banks of the River Mersey.

"Its time to pour some Guinness"
Beginning tonight we will be pouring 20oz Imperial Pints of Guinness for just $3 until September 24th, 2010, Arthur Guinness' birthday.
This is one of our ways to thank everyone for their continued support of San Diego's First Gastropub. Lets all ride out the summer in creamy goodness!

"The perfect Guinness Pairing? Sausage Rolls!"
This week we are also serving housemade British Sausage rolls of Spiced Pork Sausage inside Puffed Pastry with a Apple/Frisee' Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette. We hope to see a lot of you this month. I have a sneaking suspicion we will....

xo jon and jayne

Jaynes Week in Preview: Voted SD's Most Romantic, St Germain, Curb Appeal and the Debut of Jon's new band "The Fairmounts"

Yes it is official, Jaynes has been voted in San Diego Magazine as San Diego's Most Romantic Restaurant. We really appreciate the nod.

Never one to rest on our laurels, last week we started a gang of building facade improvements including flowers, paint, lighting and this incredible handpainted sign in the alley by our good friend and local artist/wallscaper Andy Crane. Here's Andy getting started. Come by and check out the final product!

Sunday brunch is absolutely delicious and we've been featuring carafes of St. Germain White Sangria, a blend of St Germain Elderflower Liqeur, Sauvignon Blanc and Fresh Fruit. St. Germain is made from fresh, hand picked elderflower blossoms, a honeysuckle plant relative and is one of those great, mysterious European potions that adds harmony and complexity to everything it touches. We will now be serving this wonderful bevvy at dinner service as well. Feel free to ask your bartender or server for other St. Germain based concoctions.




Our weekly plat du jour menu specials continue.
Tuesday is Burger and Any Draft for $15!
Wednesday is Southern Night: featuring Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Mash, Collard Greens and Corn Bread.
Thursday is Mussel Night now featuring Loire Valley Sur Lie Muscadet by the glass.

Daniel came up with a serious hit recently of Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut over a summer salad of sweet white corn, heirloom cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, crispy wonton strip finished with a yellow tomato coulis. We'll be serving this refreshing summer dish Tuesday-Thursday this week.

For those fans of our music selections you might want to come to Jaynes on Friday night the 13th, then bop on over to the Riviera Supper Club in La Mesa to see the debut of Jon's new rhythm and blues band, "The Fairmounts". Music is Jon's first love (OK maybe second behind you know who ; ) and this new outfit really has their act together. Band starts at 9:30 and plays until about 11:30. Admission is free, cocktails are solid and the music will be hot. This will be a very fun show. We'd love to have your support.


We hope to see you all this week!

xo jayne and jon

Kensington Sign to Return Soon(?)

The Kensington Sign to be back soon! See the article in today's U-T

SignonSanDiego Kensington Sign Article.

Today is Wednesday, Farmers Market Day!

Visit the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market with plenty of fresh produce, fish, meats and artisan goods. Grab a bite to eat and stay awhile!

Watch us on TV this morning on San Diego 6!

At the Market this Week:

Discuss your concerns about State issues with Senator Kehoe 4pm-5pm!

Recycle your old electronics - Drop off at the Market!

Chef Demonstration and Tasting with Kensington Grill's Chef Hanis Cavin 5pm-7pm!

Plenty of excitement for everyone. Stop by 4674 35th Street Between Adams Park and Adams Elementary School!