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26 March 2019 EW 2019 ASCRS•ASOA ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting city preview • May 3–7, 2019 fortable seating and fireplaces offer a hip yet relaxed atmosphere. The Rooftop by STK 600 F Street www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/ andaz-san-diego/sanas Located in the Andaz Hyatt proper- ty downtown, The Rooftop by STK caters to all types of people, serving breakfast as early as 6:30 a.m. and turning into a late-night dance club open until midnight Friday and Saturday. Gaslamp Quarter The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego's dining, entertainment, and shop- ping destination. This small neigh- borhood features a wide array of shops, boutiques, hotels, restaurants, bars, and more, right in the heart of the city. Explore some of these local favorite Gaslamp Quarter nightlife offerings. The newest San Diego rooftop bar, Kettner Exchange has a nautical theme, paying tribute to early 1900s Congressman William Kettner, the man responsible for bringing the Navy to San Diego and dredging the harbor to accommodate larger ships. The first rooftop bar in Little Italy, Kettner Exchange features cabanas equipped with their own wet bars, flat screen TVs, and taps for a private keg. Level 9 Bar Hotel Indigo San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter 509 9th Avenue 619-727-4000 www.hotelinsd.com Level 9 Bar offers sweeping views of the city and nearby Petco Park with a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and locally crafted Karl Strauss beers. The bar also offers a variety of "innocent cocktails"—handcrafted drinks for those who would like to indulge without the alcohol. Com- ALTITUDE Sky Lounge San Diego Marriott, Gaslamp Quarter 660 K Street 619-696-0234 www.sandiegogaslamphotel.com/nightlife/ altitude ALTITUDE offers an upscale night- life experience 22 stories above the city, featuring cocktails, wine, beer, and bottle service with panoramic views of the city. Kettner Exchange 2001 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy 619-255-2001 www.kettnerexchange.com Whether you want to enjoy a quiet drink or an evening of dancing, San Diego has numerous options Rooftop bars Warm, sunny weather makes San Di- ego a great place to enjoy dinner or cocktails outdoors. Check out some of the city's best rooftop bars for day or evening drinks with stunning views of the city and surrounding hills. San Diego nightlife cluding ceviche, fajitas, enchiladas, mole, tacos, and more. Cucina Urbana 505 Laurel Street, Banker's Hill 619-239-2222 www.urbankitchengroup.com A California-inspired Italian kitch- en and wine shop, Cucina Urbana offers a variety of affordable dishes including pizzas, pastas, salads, and antipasti created by chef Joe Mag- nanelli, all in the setting of a rustic country farmhouse. According to its website, the restaurant is being heralded as the leader in the new regime of affordable dining in San Diego, coupling Italian classics with fresh, local produce and organic, sustainable products. Hash House a Go Go 3628 5th Avenue, Hillcrest 619-298-4646 www.hashhouseagogo.com Noted by numerous magazines and websites as one of the best break- fast and brunch spots in San Diego, Hash House a Go Go offers old farm recipes with a twist that aim to "keep the fun in food," according to executive chef Andy Beardslee. San Diego's food scene has something to suit every palate The Blind Burro 639 J Street, East Village 619-795-7880 www.theblindburro.com The Blind Burro features Baja coastal cuisine using local, sustainable sea- San Diego restaurants food and produce whenever possi- ble, including Baja-inspired tacos, salads, and entrees. The restaurant also showcases an array of tequila, mescal, and spirits that enhances its Mexican vibe. Come late night, the restaurant converts into a fun and unique lounge with a selection of vampiros—open-faced, overstuffed crispy tacos. Born and Raised 1909 India Street www.bornandraisedsteak.com An ultra high-end and expensive steakhouse, Born and Raised wants you to bask in the Art Deco décor coupled with images of old rap mu- sicians and enjoy tableside presenta- tions by staff donning white tuxedo jackets. Wet and dry-aged steaks are on the menu, along with non-beef options like duck, lamb, and pork chops. As with many steakhouses, the sides are a la carte and feature smoky creamed kale, king oyster mushrooms, and bean cassoulet, to name a few. The experience of this restaurant has been described as "like dining on the Titanic, with gangsta rap." Casa Guadalajara 4105 Taylor Street, Old Town 619-295-5111 www.casaguadalajara.com Casa Guadalajara offers all the charms of a classic Mexican restau- rant—a picturesque hacienda, Mexi- can folk art, a Mariachi band, and a courtyard with splashing fountains. The menu features traditional and regional Mexican specialties, in-

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