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Roger Guillemin & Le Corbeau: Father and Son May 25, 2012 The opening reception for this exhibition featuring artwork by Roger Guillemin and his son, Francois, who'll be showing work together for the first time. The exhibition features abstract prints by Guillemin and bronze sculpture by Le Corbeau. On view through June 16. 58 other things to do on Friday, May 25
 
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What's the relationship between food and power? Wow -- where to start? How about when you were 5 and your mom promised you a popsicle, but only if you finished your green beans? Or that kid in the fourth grade who bought a jar of Red Vines at Costco and used them to win votes for class president? Zoom out (way, way out) and you've got mega-global food companies like Monsanto and its mad-scientist efforts at world domination. Zoom back in to the local level and there have been some fascinating food-related political struggles that center on empowering under-served communities -- from recent legislation to make it easier for people to start community gardens to the push to get San Diego County to reform the way it provides food assistance to low-income folks.
Needless to say, there were plenty of things to write about for this issue.

Dig in!
Food Issue

Stomachs, get ready to rumble

Powering through some of San Diego’s hugest meals

For those of you who think you’ve got the power to gorge and are daring enough to take that calorie-filled journey, here are a few joints that will aid you in testing the limits of your belly—and possibly your dignity.

By Alex Zaragoza
Food Issue

Energized by a mission

Temecula Olive Oil Company’s small but mindful waste-to-fuel program

Temecula Olive Oil Company’s focus on self-sufficiency represents a growing attitude of mindfulness among farmers towards waste product.

By Jenny Montgomery
Food Issue

Places at the table

Does Sacramento have too many cooks in the kitchen?

It’s no coincidence that the word “diet” both describes the way a person eats and a legislative assembly, such as the Diet of Japan.

By Dave Maass
Food Issue

The power of presentation

The chefs at some of San Diego’s most creative eateries share their plating secrets

Across the board, chefs said flavor is job No. 1, but their thoughts on what happens next is where it gets interesting.

By Kinsee Morlan
Food Issue

A bee's best friend

Beekeeper, honey producer Malaki Obado likes it natural and local

Beekeeper Malaki Obado’s raw Asali Honey comes from bees that are allowed to be bees. In other words, they feed on what’s around them, not additives and supplements.

By Brook Larios
Food Issue

Gab and grub

Here are the restaurants where community leaders gather to lead the community

Movers and shakers are also chewers and swallowers. Whatever the community, its leaders have to eat, and your best chance to get a word in might be when their mouths are full.

By Dave Maass, Kelly Davis, Peter Holslin
Food Issue

Cult cuisine

Two San Diego restaurants dish up more than just food—they include a helping of spirituality

When trying to pass along spiritual teachings, it may be best to go through a person’s stomach. Why use words when there’s food?

By Carissa Casares
Food Issue

Burrito ballistics

Dangerous experiments with San Diego’s favorite fast food

For all of the burrito’s wonders, one question remains: Can you shoot one out of a cannon?

By Peter Holslin
Peter Holslin's Burrito Cannon
 
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