San Diego, CA
Date Night in Little Italy
As many know, February is a time of the year where love takes the front seat! While your romance can shine wherever you are, there is one neighborhood in San Diego that stands out for its incredible dining scene, stunning views, and irresistible atmosphere. Whether you’re surprising your life-long partner with a romantic evening or looking to impress someone new, Little Italy is the neighborhood for the perfect Valentine’s Day celebration with those who mean the most.
Little Italy is known for many attractions, but one of its most enchanting beauties is the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the neighborhood. Immerse yourselves in the stunning views of the city, iconic landmarks, and historical sites at every turn. While strolling through the charming blocks with your partner, bask in the picturesque city landscape by sitting at one of the many piazzas around the neighborhood. Among these, Piazza Della Famiglia stands out as a regional and national favorite for of its panoramic view of the bay and captivating fountain that transports you straight to the heart of Italy.
Choosing the perfect restaurant is crucial in setting the right mood for the remainder of your date night. From fast casual spots to a high-end, lavish meal for two, the neighborhood boasts a diverse array of dining establishments.
Since the 1920s, this neighborhood has been a culinary treasure, with Italian immigrants weaving their rich flavors into the identity of the community. Today, restaurants like Allegro, Mimmo’s, and Bencotto carry forward the legacy, serving dishes passed along from those who came before them while introducing their own modern twist.
However, Little Italy offers more than just Italian dining, restaurants in the neighborhood such as Born and Raised, Cloak and Petal, and Ironside Fish & Oyster Bar offer exquisite food but also an intimate and romantic ambiance, setting the stage for an unforgettable night for just the two of you.
Cap off your date night on a sweet note by treating yourselves to a classic scoop of Bobboi Natural Gelato, a charming gelato shop that offers rotating flavors throughout the year. You can also indulge an Italian pastry from Nonna + Zucchero, where you can find any sweet treat your heart desires, creating the perfect sweet ending to your date night excursion.
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Joan Endres
OBITUARY
Born January 1939 in Cincinnati Ohio. Died February 14, 2026, in San Diego, California, with her sons at her side. Her beloved husband Dean passed away in 2010.
Joan was the only child of Thomas and Edna Palmer. In 1943, the family moved to San Diego, where Joan graduated from Helix High School in 1956.
In 1957 Joan married Dean Endres of San Diego, where they raised two sons. Joan followed her two great passions outside the home, the Arts, and Gardening. Both activities being a way to bring beauty to others and to the community.
Joan received a degree in Environmental Design from San Diego State University, and afterwords worked at UCSD, for the Campus Architect.
As an artist, Joan worked in various media, especially ceramics. She was active in many cultural and arts organizations, eventually becoming President of the Combined Organization for the Visual Arts (COVA). Later she turned to gardening, with the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca Community College and the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County.
Joan is survived by her son Jeff and wife Katrin, grandson Jackson, and son Todd Endres, all of La Mesa, and sisters Alice Buck of Phoenix, Elaine Kennedy of San Diego, Nancy and husband Don Jones of Vista, Eva Budzinski of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, and their children and grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Joan in the near future. Those who wish to attend should contact celebratejoanuvart@gmail.com to receive details when they are confirmed. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests a donation to the Water Conservation Garden or the Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN).
The San Diego State Aztecs’ have moved off the bubble and back into the NCAA Tournament’s Field of 64 in the latest ESPN’s Bracketology projections.
The Aztecs must feel like a yo-yo, but now it’s in a good way. Bracket expert Joe Lunardi moved them from the bottom of the First Four Out — No. 72 — to holding the Mountain West’s automatic bid after an 89-72 home romp Wednesday night over Utah State, which had held the auto-bid in bracketology for a few weeks now.
Lunardi now has the Aztecs as the No. 11 seed in the West Region, with a projected first-round date against former MW rival BYU in Portland.
Lunardi wrote that SDSU’s auto-bid “shifts the entire bubble.”
Wednesday night’s victory not only pulled the Aztecs (19-8, 13-4) into a tie with Utah State (23-5, 13-4) atop the MW standings, but it was just their second Quad 1 victory in six such opportunities.
SDSU’s next two games are both Quad 1 chances, at New Mexico on Saturday and then at Boise State on Tuesday night.
The win lifted the Aztecs only one spot in the NCAA NET Rankings, to No. 43. Those rankings are used by the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee as the primary sorting tool for selection and seeding for March Madness.
SDSU’s resume for earning an at-large berth has been on shaky ground all season, and was seriously damaged last week when the Aztecs lost at home to Grand Canyon and were then routed at Colorado State, both Quad 2 games.
SDSU’s best bet to assure a trip to March Madness for the sixth straight season is to win the MW tournament in Las Vegas and claim the automatic bid. That requires winning three games in as many days, and perhaps a third showdown against the Aggies, who beat the Aztecs 71-66 in Logan on Jan. 31.
Lunardi now has Utah State projected as an at-large team, but still with the No. 7 seed in the East, facing No. 10 Texas A&M in a first-round game in St. Louis.
New Mexico (21-7, 12-5), lurking just a game behind SDSU and USU, has dropped from the Last Four In at No. 68 to the First Four Out at No. 70.
The Aztecs were the unanimous preseason pick to win the MW regular-season title in their final season in the league before moving into the Pac-12 along with Utah State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State.
Saturday’s game at New Mexico is set to tip off at 11 a.m. PT and will air on CBS.
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