CORONADO Magazine - March 2025

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Thank You, Coronado

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Bon Appetit Coronado!

… it’s March, and that brings our Spring/Summer Dining Issue!

This month is chock-filled with mouth-watering delights that are sure to satisfy all the cravings

Hattie’s personal favorite is Burger Lounge, but don’t get between her and a nice Caesar Salad Wrap … Dawn teaches us that dining is as much a feast for the eyes (as the mouth), and there’s a whole lot to feast on.

Christine looks forward to enjoying a little “Spring Fever,” just as long as she can avoid National Procrastination Week! And, Lauren takes us on a tour looking for our just desserts … I’m pretty sure my bloodsugar levels are screaming about “taking a vacation” just from looking at the pictures.

The Island Icon celebrates Women’s History Month and Coronado’s first policewomen … and Safe Harbor reminds us to get out and boost our mood, and exploring Coronado’s culinary delights is a sure way to raise the spirits.

And, if you’re looking for a wild and wonderful getaway, Kris Grant takes us to Cody, Wyoming, the gateway to Yellowstone. But, be careful, once you go you may not want to leave.

The Greatest Flower Show is coming, make sure you’ve got the important dates marked in your calendar. And don’t forget to look for your guide to Coronado’s Cirque des Fleurs next month in these pages.

Dean K. Eckenroth Jr Editor & Associate Publisher

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Bon Appétit!

By HATTIE FOOTE

Every morning, around 9:30 a.m., you can look around a busy class in The Studio at Coronado Fitness Club and see people stealthily smelling themselves as a strong odor wafts outside. As Burger Lounge starts preparing for the day, you can see the panic of some wondering if they forgot deodorant as they furiously pedal away in spin class or a deep, longing inhale of the grilled onions being cooked to top a fresh, juicy hamburger while doing Bulgarian split squats in a FIIT class. I’m more of a raw onion girl myself, but I would never say no to their onion rings! The real star of the show at Burger Lounge is their Daily Greens salad, and I am very passionate about it. See, I feel the grab-a-quick, healthy salad market is really lacking in Coronado. It blows my mind that there are not more healthy lunch options in town. Don’t get me wrong, I love a coffee shop, but if one more opens here before I am able to grab a Caesar salad wrap, I will cause a scene. And by “cause a scene,” I mean just curse under my breath. You might be thinking, “Is this lady just going to yap about Burger Lounge?” and to that, I say, “Yeah, maybe I will.” Just kidding, I just really love them; they are constantly supporting local fundraisers, and their milkshakes have gotten us through some dark times like dental work, strep throat, and good oldfashioned child bribery.

Like everyone in town, my family has their go-to favorites. My daughter has never wavered in her love for Saiko Sushi. In fact, she recently hosted a girl’s dinner there for her 11th birthday. My husband and I were banished to sit at the bar while they held court on the opposite side of the restaurant. In Coronado fashion, the whole restaurant sang Happy Birthday to her like a scene from a movie. It was very sweet, and I teared up, then I really teared up looking at the bill after unlimited Shirly temples and cucumber rolls!

Speaking of birthdays, my mom has the sometimes-tricky December 24th birthday. She is our Christmas miracle, but it can be difficult to plan around all the festivities and holiday hours. Last year (as in a couple of months ago), we decided to make a reservation for a très chic lunch at Little Frenchie. We had never taken the kids there because, in all honesty, I wasn’t sure if it would please their fickle palates, but let me tell you, what kid wouldn’t like fresh baguette and butter? The real crowdpleaser, however, was Le Parisian Hot Chocolate, with a bowl of Chantilly whipped cream. If you want to impress your child of any age, I can’t recommend this enough. 10/10, no notes.

Coronado’s food scene is evolving, with several new restaurants set to open soon. As much as I love and support our local long-time favorites, it’s exciting to get new options in town! I, like so many, miss some of our old restaurants like Rhinoceros Café and Delux Dogs, and I will never forgive the Brig for remodeling; talk about a heartbreaker! We are pretty well-fed in this town, and I am grateful for all the people who work tirelessly in a sometimes-thankless industry. We see you and appreciate you, especially my family, so they don’t have to eat my cooking! Talk about thankless!

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Eating With Our Eyes

The Culinary Art Of Food Presentation

It was the First Century Roman gourmand, Apicius, who purportedly claimed that, “We eat first with our eyes.” Today, food presentation, known as plating, has been proved to enhance appetite by numerous scientific studies, confirming that Apicius was right all along. Think of how hungry you become upon seeing an ad featuring a beautifully presented meal, or the building anticipation from viewing photos on a menu. This occurs because plating activates our senses of sight, smell, and texture, along with providing a perspective of balance and proportion. It not

only elevates the overall dining experience, but also a restaurant’s professional image, which in turn attracts more customers.

If in doubt of plating’s influence, think of the difference between seeing a careless mishmash of food splatted onto your plate, versus a well-balanced display of interesting colors, differing heights, and even a garnish. Further imagine it placed upon a beautifully shaped plate or bowl with fine silverware and crisp table linens. Few foodies would negate the enhanced satisfaction of the meal and how well the culinary experience would be remembered.

Buffet table at the Cultural Arts Commission Art Exhibition Opening. (Photo by Dawn Richards)

Consider, too, that restaurant goers are more likely to linger over a well-presented meal. Even children enjoy a meal where the food is arranged in a fun shape, such as toast soldiers, broccoli trees, and veggie volcanos. How many parents have resorted to such trickery for enticing their tykes into eating their vegetables? In this sense, we really do eat with our eyes.

Just how did this evolution of food presentation come about? Art historians, archaeologists, and

botanists have all contributed to our knowledge of ancient cuisine and cultural eating habits through multiple advanced technologies such as: the translation of written texts; residue analyses from food containers such as pottery; remains of bone and metal eating utensils; the flotation of fossilized plant seeds, animal bones, and fish scales; and even coprolites (fossilized human feces). All of these methods paint a picture of what our ancestors ate, how they gathered and prepared food, and

Left: Appetizers set the stage for a private dinner with friends. (Photo by Dawn Richards) Right: Black and white with a touch of yellow bring this nautical-themed tablescape to life at the 2024 Coronado Flower Show (Photo by Becky Hubbard)

Left: Frittata and Fruit on Blue and White at Clayton’s Bistro & Bakery. (Photo by Dawn Richards) Right: Valentine’s Dinner at Coronado Dine and Dance. (Photo by Dawn Richards)

how they consumed it.

Though the oldest known pottery dates to 29,000 BCE, the turn to kiln firing became more common around 6,000 BCE with the invention of agricul ture. Humans showed a proclivity for decorating their pots from the beginning, which perhaps was the forerunner of today’s china patterns.

While the Romans are well known for their debauched dining and vomi toriums, the Macedonians ushered in the first truly elaborate and sensational food presentations. Musicians and danc ing women accompanied the indulgent excesses of food with cooked dishes such as fish and fowl presented in a pig’s belly, and served on platters of precious met als, utensils of gold, and ivory bread baskets.

Today, although not quite as decadent, Coronado’s plethora of restaurants offers a kaleidoscope of visual culinary treats. When local professional caterer and owner of the Cays’ Calypso Cafe, Hanan Martha, was asked why food presentation is so important, her first reply was, “Because everyone takes photos of their food!” While some may find the practice annoying, it’s also true that photos of well-presented food on Facebook and Instagram can boost a restaurant’s cred and bring in customers.

pate it being tasty.”

Clayton’s owner, Mary Frese, offered a more personal perspective. “Food presentation has been part of a process since the beginning of my career, which I learned from my mother and grandmother,” she explained. “An innate emphasis on the entire composition of flowers, color, and accessories” is fondly remembered from her first February birthday party, heavily themed, of course, in red.

Hanan’s more measured response is a reflection of the science. “We eat with our eyes,” she said, further explaining that her patrons expected clean plates with food that appeared moist and tasty to satisfy visual expectations.

The immediate response of Andrew Proust, CFO/COO of Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro, was, “We eat with our eyes! You see something tasty and you antici

The aesthetic of the party created a lasting impression and a passion that led to her career.

“It’s a joy to share this with our guests,” she confides, “and is my favorite part of the business, to be honest!”

An uncannily similar response to the question came from Barbara Massey, Pastry Chef and part owner of Tartine’s, as well as a graduate of the Cordon Bleu. “In the world of pastry and dessert, we eat first with our eyes, so food presentation is paramount. But attractive and fancy will never mask mediocrity when it comes to taste. High quality ingredients and a balance of flavors is always a priority.”

Further confirmation of the visual component of culinary arts is illustrated in the Coronado Flower Show’s awards for Table Designs. This year’s theme of Cirque des Fleurs promises the jocular categories of “The Sword Swallower’s Intermission,” “After Party with the Acrobats,” “Equestrian Buffet,” and the poignantly themed, “Sad Clown, Cocktail for One.”

Don’t miss this riveting array of tablescapes at the 2025 Flower Show on April 12-13, and be sure to enjoy the culinary arts of our local restaurants.

Just remember to bring your phone for photos!

Celebrate National Cocktail Day With “Spring Fever”

By CHRISTINE JOHNSON

From the first signs of spring to the start of daylightsaving time, March is the month that provides us with new beginnings everywhere we look. Gaze out your window and discover the colors nature brings, and prepare to celebrate a new season of warmer weather and flowers galore.

March means something different for everyone because it is a month filled with “holidays.” St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras are the prominent days to party with your favorite Leprechaun or colored beads, but others are just as fun. Who doesn’t like National Napping Day, National Goof Off Day, or National Awkward Moments Day? I can get on board with all of those! But remember a very important one… Dr. Suess’ birthday is March 2nd. The man that taught us Green Eggs and Ham, Sam I Am, and Cat in the Hat not only rhyme but make generation after generation smile.

Photo by HATTIE FOOTE

What else makes young generations smile? SPRING BREAK! I’m not sure if parents are as happy about this national pastime, but high school and college kids alike are marking their calendars for the time to get away from teachers and homework and jet off to exotic hideaways. None of us are too old to remember the excitement of this “holiday.”

So, sit back and relax with the SPRING FEVER COCKTAIL. Something special for the parents trying to survive the kids being home or waiting for the older ones to return from a week away with friends. March 24th is National Cocktail Day, so this libation is a must then and before. Don’t let National Procrastination Week get in the way – enjoy “Spring Fever” now — or whenever it’s convenient!

(See what I did there?)

INGREDIENTS

• 6 medium-size strawberries, quartered

• 3/4-ounce elderflower syrup

• 3/4-ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• 4 dashes rhubarb bitters

• 3 ounces sparkling rose wine, chilled

• Garnish: lemon wheel

MIXOLOGY

Add strawberries, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a wine glass over fresh ice, top with sparkling rose, garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!

ENTREES

SIGNATURE GRILLED

MARINATED SWORDFISH

Avocado lime butter (Gluten free)

THE BRIG’S FAMOUS FISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, corn tortillas, ranch dressing

GOLDEN ALE-BATTERED COD FISH & CHIPS

Wild Alaskan cod & hand-cut french fries

JUMBO DAY BOAT SCALLOPS

Roasted mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, pork belly, caramelized shallots, roasted pepper & butternut squash purée

GRILLED SONORAN SPICED SWORDFISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, ranch dressing, corn tortillas (Gluten free)

Happy Hour Daily in Bar & Lounge daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturdays (619) 435-4166

Calamari Relleno

Tender calamari steak-wrapped chile relleno, fried & topped with jalapeño white sauce

Carne Adobada

Citrus-achiote marinated roasted pork, sliced & served with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro & warm tortillas

Miguel’s Torta

Choice of skirt steak, pollo asado or calamari steak on a telera roll with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese & chipotle mayo; served with rice & beans

CRISPY LOBSTER TEMPURA TACOS

Marinated cucumber-jicama salad & cilantro remoulade on blue corn vegetables

CERTIFIED STERLING NEW YORK STEAK

12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace

WAGYU BURGER

1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked

caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar with hand-cut french fries

PARMESAN CRUSTED SAUTÉED SAND DABS

Lemon butter sauce, parmesan risotto & broccolini

Platos de la Casa

Camarones a la Diabla

Sautéed spicy Mexican shrimp in red chile sauce, queso asadero

Fajitas Supremo

Skirt steak & chicken topped with our signature bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with jack cheese & rajas

HOURS

Open @ 11 a.m.

Saturday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Happy Hour Daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturday

CRAB STUFFED JUMBO PRAWNS

Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables & jalapeño white sauce

Full menu on our website

Open daily @ 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Dinner M-F 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sat & Sun - 4:30- 9 p.m.

Carnitas

Tender marinated pork with salsa fresca, sliced onion & avocado; served with warm tortillas, rice & beans

Lobster Quesadilla

cheese & lobster sautéed with garlic, fresh lime,

with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo

Miguel’s Tamales

One hand-made pork & one handmade green chile-cheese tamale with our sauces & topped with cheese; served with rice & beans

bakery & bistro

BRUNCH

visit us next door at C bakery for homemade baked goods, breads & sweets + croissant 2.75 + avocado M.P.

2 Warm Beignets fresh strawberries, lemon curd & powdered sugar 11

Pigs in a Blanket ketchup & dijonnaise 15

Croque Madame rosemary ham, gruyere, sunny-side up egg & bechamel on rustic sourdough 22

+ seasonal fruit 8.5 or + house potatoes 7

Breakfast Wrap housemade italian sausage, eggs, peppers, onions, roasted potatoes & cheddar cheese 19.5

Chorizo Wrap pork & beef chorizo, avocado, eggs, potatoes, cheddar & garlic aioli served with housemade hot sauce 21.5

Egg, Bacon & Fontina on a butter croissant 17.5

Lox & Bistro Bagel everything bagel, persian cucumber, smoked salmon, herb black pepper schmear, tomato, shaved red onion, capers & dill 23

Egg, Spinach, Tomato & Parmesan with garlic aioli on an everything croissant 17.5

Egg, Turkey Sausage & Cheddar on a housemade bagel (*turkey sausage made with pork) 17.5

Bistro Bagel everything bagel, persian cucumber, tomato, shaved red onion & herb black pepper schmear 13.5

+ avocado M.P. + bacon 8 + egg any style 4

Clayton’s Burger Melt beef, american cheese & house secret sauce on japanese milk bread with fresh greens & micro greens tossed in a champagne herb vinaigrette 22.5

Avocado Toast herbs, cherry tomatoes & lemon olive oil on multigrain bread 15

+ egg any style 4 + egg whites 5 + gf bread 2.5

Quiche Lorraine served with seasonal fruit 17

gf Winter Quiche butternut squash, goat cheese, eggs, spinach, star anise & sage with an almond flour crust served with seasonal fruit 19

Winter Frittata eggplant, zucchini, eggs, tomato, bell pepper & onion served cast iron 19

Ham & Gruyère Frittata rosemary ham, eggs & gruyère served cast iron 19

Dutch Baby Pancake powdered sugar & fresh lemon 16.5

+ fresh berries & lemon curd 8 + real maple syrup 3.75

Lavender Honey Butter Sweet Crepe 15

Peanut Butter, Nutella & Banana Sweet Crepe 15

gf Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal brown sugar, banana & golden raisins 13.5

Açaí Bowl seasonal berries, bananas, house made granola, coconut & honey 14.75

+ natural peanut butter 3.5 +almond butter 4.25

Plain Greek Yogurt Bowl seasonal fruit, house made granola & honey 13.5

+ natural peanut butter 3.5 +almond butter 4.25

SOUP & SALAD

+ fresh baked baguette with butter 3

French Onion Soup melted gruyere cheese & garlic croutons 15.75

Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs & creme fraiche 15.75

Hungarian Mushroom Soup cream, thyme, onions, garlic & crème friache served with a crostini 15.75

Spring Grain Salad ancient grains, farro & quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, shredded kale dressed with oregano vinaigrette 17 + chicken 6.5

Grilled Holumni Salad kale, romaine, avocado, holumni cheese & roasted curry chickpeas tossed in a carrot ginger vinaigrette 18.5+ chicken 6.5

SANDWICHES

on freshly baked bread & served with sea salt house chips + croissant 2.75 + avocado M.P.

All Natural House Herb Roasted Turkey & Brie garlic aioli & butter lettuce on toasted sourdough 18.5

Rosemar y Ham, Gorgonzola & Honey Smoked Bacon caramelized onions & butter lettuce on an everything croissant 19

Veggie Wrap spinach, red onion, carrot, mushroom, swiss cheese, tomato olive tapenade & garlic aioli 16.5

Gourmet Grilled Cheese boursin, fontina & smoked gouda on japanese white bread 15.5 + bacon 8 or + candied bacon 10

Peanut Butter & Jelly on a toasted butter croissant 12.5

SIDES

Roasted Potatoes 7 Avocado M.P. Seasonal Fruit 8.5 Bacon 8

Candied Bacon 10 Housemade Sea Salt Chips 4.5

Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries 7

Housemade Turkey Sausage Patty (made with pork) 8 Housemade Italian Sausage (made with pork) 8

Empanada (spicy chorizo, butternut squash, caramelized onions, brown sugar & sage) 6.5

Fresh Greens (with micro greens tossed in a champagne vinaigrette) 6.5

Chef de Cuisine: Michelle Alcantara

bakery & bistro

Cocktails

The Samantha Drew 16

Kettle One Vodka, Cafe Moto Espresso, Kahlúa, Simple Syrup, Topped With Cinnamon

Rosemary’s Aperol Spritz 15

Rosemary-Infused Aperol, Prosecco & San Pellegrino, Rosemary & Orange

“My Mom Likes Gin” 15

Empress Gin, Lemonade, Lavender Syrup admire, then stir

French 75 15

Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Brut Champagne

California Jack 15

Tennesse Honey Whiskey, Mexican Coca-Cola, Mudled Orange, Topped With Cinnamon

Madame Lavender 15

Kettle One Vodka, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lavender, Honey

Mimosa

House 13 / Pomegranate 14 / Grapefruit 14

Bistro Bloody 13

Tito’s Vodka, Bloody Mix & House Seasoning Rim With Lime, Olive & Cornichon Garnish

+Make It Spicy With Our House Hot Sauce +bacon garnish 2

Irish Coffee 13

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s, Coffee, Sugar & Topped With Whipped Cream

Seasonal Sangria 15

Wine & Bubbly

Prosecco, Avissi Treviso, Italy 10

Rosé, Bieler, Provence 11

Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, New Zealand 10

Cabernet Sauvignon, Spellbound, California 10

Pinot Noir, Angeline 10

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer 12

Italian Brut, Prose 12 inquire with your server for our bottle selection

Beer

CBC, Orange Whit, Can 7

Bear Republic, Racer 5 IPA 7

Modelo, Lager, Mexico 7

Lagunitas IPA 7

Stone Delicious IPA 7 Pacifico 7

Beverages

Iced Southern Sun Tea 4.5 unsweetened or sweetened

House Lemonade 5 /Arnold Palmer 4.5

House French Lavender Lemonade 5.5

Apple Juice 5.5 / Orange Juice 6

Soda Pop, Sparkling Water &

Other Assorted Beverages Available inquire with your server for our current selection

Coffee & Espresso

made with whole milk

+ flavor 1 / + espresso shot 2 / oat or almond milk 1

House French Roast 5 (refills) French Press for Two 13 Café Au Lait 4.75 / Cold Brew 6.75

Vietnamese Cold Brew 7

Lavender Vietnamese Cold Brew 7.5

Americano 5 / Cappuccino 6 Latte 6.5 / Vanilla Latte 7.5

Honey Bee Cortado 5 / Honey Lavender Latte 7.5

Cinnamon Honey Latte 7.5 / Caramel Macchiato 7.5

Golden Turmeric Oat Latte 7.5

Dirty Chai 7.5

Mocha 7.5 / Mexican Mocha 7.5

Tea & Chocolate

Hot Chocolate 5.5 / Mexican Hot Chocolate 5.75

Chai Tea Latte 6

Matcha Latte 6.5

Mary’s Sweet Matcha Latte with almond milk 7 Hot Tea 5

Pastries & Desserts

housemade next door & available until sell out Cakes by the Slice & Cupcakes

Carrot 11 / Chocolate with Vanilla Bean Frosting 11 / Red Velvet 11 / Vintage Cupcake 11

Bagels

+ plain schmear 2 / + herb schmear 2.5

Salt 3.5 / Everything 3.5 / Swiss Cheese 4 / Seasonal 4 Croissants

Everything 5.75 / Butter 5.25 + housemade jam 1

Almond 7 / Chocolate 6.75

Muffins

Blueberry 5 / Seasonal 5.5

House Sweets

Monkey Bread 5.5 / Seasonal Scone 5.5+ /

Chocolate Chip Cookie 5.5 / Brownie 4.5

Gluten-Friendly

GF Peanut Butter Monster Cookie 6.5 /

GF Banana Bread 6.5 / GF Seasonal Muffin 5.5

Pup Treats Mini Pupcake 2.75

Clayton’s Co ee Shop was rst established as Gerry’s Co ee Shop in 1938. Gerry owned her diner until 1952 when Mr. Clayton took over.

In 2008 I instantly fell in love with this special little diner when I took my 4 year old son in for a milkshake and fries after pre-school one day.

Clayton’s Co ee Shop has the only original horseshoe counter left in San Diego County and is one of the few classic American Diners remaining across the United States.

Clayton’s is a place of many life moments where the booths and the counter seats have sparked love stories and heartfelt family memories.

We do our best to provide timeless hospitality with simple old fashioned comfort food to be enjoyed by all who visit every time you step back in time with us.

We are very grateful for the Clayton’s work family, friends, family, military community, Coronado locals and visitors for keeping this historical little co ee shop going for almost a century. Looking forward to many more memories in the years to come.

Love, Mary

Gerry

Clayton’s Circa 1940

Woman-Owned 1938

(nado firehouse fav)

Veggie Menu

(g’s fav)

Build Your Own Pizza Toppings

Antipasto Salad

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Pasta

Starters

Wings

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Cheesy Breadsticks

Cheese Quesadilla

American Fries

Salads

Classic Caesar Garden

Greek Spinach

Antipasto

Cucumber

Caprese

Chef Salad

Cobb Salad

Strand Salad

Breakfast (served all day)

High Tide Bagel

Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast Burrito

Steak & Egg Burrito

3 Egg Breakfast

Spinach & Mushroom Scramble

Veggie Scramble

Denver Scramble

We offer gourmet pizza, fresh salads with house-made dressings, great sandwiches, delicious wings, local beer, wine and spirits.

Everything on our menu (drinks too) can be delivered directly to your home or hotel room or drop by for a slice of our amazing pizza. We Deliver!

Specialty Pizzas

(14” or 20”)

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni

Bonfire BBQ Chicken

Meat Wave

Great White

Park Life

Green Flash

The Duke (Hawaiian)

Margherita

Buffalo Chicken

High Tide

Monster Wave

Sweet Chili Pie

Tree Hugger

Calzonie or create your own

Cold Sandwiches

Italian Sub

Cali Club Sub

Coronado Club Sub

Deli Sandwich

Strand-Wrap

Avocado BLT Wrap

Chicken Caeser Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Turkey Spinach Wrap

Amy’s Chicken Ranch Wrap

Veggie Wrap

Pastas

Mac & Cheese

Pesto Veggie

Garlic Cream Chicken

Marinara Meatball & Sausage

Hot Sandwiches & Burritos

Chicken Pesto Sub

Bacon BBQ Chicken Sub

Roast Beef Sub

Meatball Sub

Deluxe Hot Dog Sub

Spicy Italian Sausage Sub

Philly Cheese Steak or Chicken

Carne Asada Burrito

California Burrito

Locally owned and operated for 30 years!

Pasta Plates

Rigatoni Bake

Oven baked rigatoni, meat sauce, melted mozzarella.

Tomato Basil Spaghettini

Spaghettini pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & olive oil.

Garlic Chicken

Savory chicken, garlic and mushrooms in a white wine & light cream sauce. Served over fettuccine

Verdura Pasta

Spinach, mushooms, tomatoes, capers, olives, onions & artichoke hearts tossed in olive oil & garlic. Served over spaghetti.

Rosemary Chicken

Fresh chicken breast baked with rosemary and garlic. Served with rigatoni pesto

For a full menu, visit our website

Pizza

baked 12” pies.

Cheese Pizza

Build Your Own Pizza

Add any ingredient for a $1.95 each

Prima Vera Pizza

Green & red peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms & mozzarella

Artichoke Heart Pizza

Artichoke hearts, tomatoes & mozzarella

White Pizza

Pesto, tomatoes & mozzarella

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Stuffed Pasta

Manicotti

Pasta stuffed with cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese

Lobster Ravioli

Ravioli stuffed with lobster and topped with creamy alfredo sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Savory ravioli stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and cheese and topped with marinara and pesto sauce.

BBQ sauce, chicken, tomatoes, cilantro & mozzarella

Island Pizza

Sausage, pepperoni, green and red peppers & onion

Torpedo

Fresh deli meats and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Turkey Breast

Fresh turkey breast and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Meatball or Sausage Sub

Home-made meatballs or Italian spicy sausage topped with marinara & melted mozzarella

HOURS

Four Cheese Pizza

Fontina, mozzarella, parmesan & fresh mozzarella cheeses

Roy-Roy Pizza

Four cheese pizza with double pepperoni & double pizza sauce

Hawaiian Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with ham & pineapple slices

Sundried Tomato Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with sundried tomatoes, feta & mozzarella cheeses

Portobello Mushroom Pizza

Freshly baked pizza with marinated portabello mushrooms, fresh spinach & onions

Spicy Scampi Pizza

White shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, tomato & cilantro

Sandwiches

Served with pasta salad.

Caprese Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato & basil

Portabello Sandwich

Portabello mushrooms served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Roasted Eggplant

Eggplant roasted with garlic, olive oil, served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Tortellini

Tri-colored cheese tortellini, spinach, basil, and sundried tomato in a cream sauce, topped with chicken

Canneloni

Pasta stuffed with meat and Italian cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce and mozzerella cheese.

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, fresh basil, onion and capers, sauteed with white wine garlic andoliveoil served over spaghetti

Fettuccine & Clam Sauce

White wine clam sauce with mushrooms, garlic & tomatoes served over fettucine

Seafood Alfredo

Scallops, shrimp & clams in olive oil & garlic served over a bed of fettucine alfredo

Fresh Salmon

Atlantic salmon baked and topped with spicy cilantro and serrano pesto

Jumbo Scallops

Jumbo scallops in a white wine and cream sauce with fresh mushrooms & asaparagus, served over fettuccine.

12 & Under

Pee-Wee Pasta Plates

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Cheesy Pepperoni Garlic

Bread

Cheese Ravioli

Oven

Starters

FRIED PICKLES ............................................ 7.50

southern fried dill pickle chips served with our jalapeño mustard dipping sauce

TEXAS B RISKE T CHILI ....................7.50 / 11.50

chopped smoked beef brisket stewed with fresh chiles and spices, served with corn fritters

MEMPHIS PORK NACHOS .........................15.50

covered in queso sauce and topped with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, drizzled sour cream and BBQ sauce anda heap of pulled pork, sweet, hot and crunchy!

SLIDERS (3) .................................................11.50

your choice of pulled pork, brisket, or chicken served on a sweet rolland topped with slaw and BBQ sauce

TENNESSEE STRE ET TACOS (3) ...............11.50

a taco trioof pork, chicken, or brisket topped with mexican slaw, tangy BBQ crema and fresh cilantro

DIRT Y FRIES .................................................15.50

curlyfries,pulled pork,queso, jalapeños

PIGGY FRIES (CURLY FRIES) .................... 6/ 9

CORN FRIT TERS ........................................ 6 / 9

best little balls in the West, served with honey butter

BIG OL’ SALAD $14

SAM’i CHES

served with one side

TRADITIONAL

PULLED PORK .................................................. 14.25 potato bun, coleslaw, sauce

BBQ CHICKEN BREAST ..............................13.75 potato bun, coleslaw, sauce

BEEF BRISKET................................................... 15.25 potato bun, onions, pickles, sauce

JALAPENOCHEDDARS AUSAGE ...................14 amaroso roll, onions, pickles, sauce

SMOKED TURKEY ..............................................13 potato bun, cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato

FUN & FUNKY -

CALI BBQ .............................................................16 smokedpull pork or pulled chicken, mexican slaw, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, tangy BBQ crema, torta bun

TEXAS HEAR THROB ....................................16.25 brisket, sausage, pork, amaroso roll

Mixed greens with cucumber, carrots, jicama, tomato and corn with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or brisket

TE XAS POTATO $14.50 +$2 w/sausage

a1 lb. hickory smoked potato topped with smoked pulled pork, chicken, sausage or brisket chili & piggy’s cheese sauce, sour cream, BBQ sauce, bacon & green onion

MAC & CHEESE

MAC & CHEESE ......................................................... 6/8

cavatappi noodles, housemade cheese sauce

PIGGY MAC ................................................................ 12.50

mac and pulled pork, crispy onions, BBQ sauce

ME XI MAC .................................................................. 12.50

mac and jalapeño cheddar sausage, jalapeño, cilantro, BBQ crema

CHILI MAC ................................................................. 12.50

mac and texas brisket chili

Si DES

• PO’ TATER SALAD • SMOKED MAC SALAD • SLAW • SMOKED BAKED BEANS

GRILLED CHEESE PORK SANDWICH .............. 16 thick Texas buttered bread, american cheese, smoked pork

619.435.8110 | 1001 C Avenue

APPETIZERS

Spring Rolls

Four deep-fried spring rolls with ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, & clear thin noodles served with plum sauce

Satay

Four pieces of skewered chicken served with peanut sauce

Swaddee Shrimp

Garlic marinated shrimp, cilantro & black pepper wrapped in a spring roll skin; served with plum sauce

NOODLES & RICE

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Pad Thai

Paradise Noodles

Yum Woonsen

Pad Se-Ew

Pad Woonsen

Drunken Noodles

Regular Fried Rice

Spicy Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Lunch Tues - Sat 11AM-3PM

Dinner Tues - Sat 4:30PM-9PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

SOUPS SPECIALTIES

Gang Jued

Clear broth with chinese cabbage, ground pork, clear noodles and scallions

Tom Yum

Spicy broth seasoned with lemon grass, lime juice, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

Tom Kar

Vividly flavored coconut soup; seasoned with lime juice, lemon grass, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

SALADS

Swaddee Chef Salad

Lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber and onion; topped with tofu and served with peanut sauce

Som Tom

Shredded green papaya mixed with peanuts, tomatoes and lime juice

Nam

Minced pork, fresh ginger, red onions, peanuts, chillies and lime juice

Online ordering for takeout:

Pae Sa

Steamed whole fish flavored with plum sauce; topped with ginger, parsley and steamed vegetables

Pla Kratiam

Golden brown whole fish topped with a roasted garlic

Pla Sam Ros

Golden fried whole fish with a combination of three flavored sauce, garlic and chili

Pla Choo Chee

Golden fried whole fish topped with tasty choo chee curry; simmered in coconut cream

Larb Pla

Deep fried whole fish topped with green apple, red onion, lime juice and fresh mint leaves

Hoa Mok

Scallops, squid, shrimp, & mussels served in banana leaf bowl, covered in curry coconut sauce

CURRY

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Panang, Red Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry

Gang Massaman, Choo Chee

Just Desserts

By LAUREN BOOMER

I understand that some people might roll their eyes at the endless stream of “National ___ Day” celebrations, but honestly, I welcome any opportunity to join the festivities. Why not embrace these quirky occasions, no matter how silly they seem? Every day is a chance to find joy, connect with others, and maybe even indulge in a bit of fun.

March is a whirlwind of celebrations, packed with a mix of official federal holidays and some fun (albeit completely made-up) observances. It’s a time when the calendar comes alive with festivities.

Of course, there are several notable days, such as Saint Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Vietnam Veterans Day, the beginning of daylight savings time,

and the first day of spring. However, there are also some lesser-known dessert-themed days to celebrate.

These include, but are somehow not limited to, National Banana Cream Pie Day (March 2), 33 Flavors Day (March 3), National Pound Cake Day (March 4), National Oreo Day (March 6), National Chocolate Caramel Day (March 19), and International Waffle Day (March 25).

While these may not be traditional holidays, do you really need an excuse to indulge in some new or beloved desserts this month? If you’re looking for local treats, I’ve compiled a few favorites, but truthfully, with so many options in town, you can’t go wrong anywhere you visit.

So, happy March, Coronado. Let’s dive into this month with ice cream in hand—happy treating!

Espresso Chocolate Truffel Cake, Tart with Raspberries, Cherry/Apple Cobbler from Tartine

Pop Tart, Blueberry Crumb Muffin, Macaroon & Mixed Berry Danish from The Henry

Limoncello Raspberry Cake, Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcake & Carrot Cake (inset) Sweet Ricotta Cannoli from Garage Buona Forchetta

Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice from Swaddee Thai Restaurant

Carrot Cake from Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro

Photo courtesy of Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro.

Crème Brûlée & Chocolate Mousse from L’Orangerie

Almond Croissant & Chocolate Eclair from Parakeet Café

Cherry Pie from Clayton’s Diner

Specialty Balsamic-Covered Gelato from Balsamico Italian Kitchen.

Photo courtesy of Balsamico Italian Kitchen.

WHEN: April 1 - 13, 2025

WHERE: Outside your store front, restaurant, office, hotel, church & beyond.

HOW: Prominently display flowers of any kind and design. Window art is beautiful, too!

CORONADO FLOWER SHOW Beyond The Tents

Stretching beyond Spreckels Park, the floral abundance of the Coronado Flower Show blooms brightly along the island’s bustling streets and ferry landing. Coronado comes alive in flower blooms bursting from every store front, business and restaurant.

CORONADO BUSINESSES SHOWCASE CORONDAO FLOWER SHOW WITH INTRIGUING ATTRACTIONS

· See our informational material for display ideas and helpful tips.

· Awards and recognition for top floral displays.

For over 100 years, the Coronado Flower Show brings thousands of visitors to our city every April. The success of this show is made possible through the generous support of our community. Bringing the Flower Show “beyond the tents” increases the beauty of our community and attracts visitors who contribute to the economy of our local businesses. Thank you for supporting Coronado. For more info and questions, email: Beyond the Tents at joicatlin2025@gmail.com

The Coronado community is unparallel. Steeped in tradition, honoring those who serve our country, and proudly displaying the beauty of our island. Coronado businesses will once again celebrate one of the longest running flower shows in history bringing residents and visitors alike to this special event through their own special offerings.

Whether it’s a menu featuring floral cocktails, flowerinspired clothing and adornments, beautiful artwork, little handtied bouquets or colorful leis, Flower Show specials, or customer discounts with Flower Show entry. Businesses proudly celebrate this very special event in their stores and restaurants.

Participate anytime April 1—13, 2025

· All businesses featuring Flower Show promotional items or providing store/restaurant discounts for customers attending the Flower Show will be featured on our social media, publications, and point media.

· Just tell us about your special Flower Show promotions by emailing Beyond the Tents at joicatlin2025@gmail.com.

While we are admittedly lucky to live where we can have delicious, ripe bananas year-round, their peak season in Southern California is actually spring. Although the banana is one of the most consumed and recognizable fruits worldwide, many people may not realize the numerous health benefits that accompany this beloved fruit.

Bananas are high in fiber, potassium, vitamins B6 and C, antioxidants, and magnesium. They are also low in calories, fat, and sodium.

All of this combines to make one super fruit. Bananas are associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, improved digestive health, enhanced immune function, better bone health and muscle performance, lower blood pressure, and increased energy levels as a nutritious carbohydrate.

The most common ways to consume bananas include on their own as a snack, in a smoothie, in breakfast bowls, or in banana bread. But there are endless ways bananas can be added to your daily diet. This March, take those bananas sitting in your fruit bowl and try something new, like banana pudding, banana fritters, frozen banana bites, banana ice cream, banana chips, peanut butter and banana toast topped with honey, or even in a banana curry dish!

There is something about spring outdoor dining...

Making Beautiful Things... ~Mary Palumbo

Afew light nibbles to start a good meal.

Bruschetta with burrata, roasted peppers & capers topped with a high quality olive oil.

Nothing says springtime like flowers, a must for every table setting.

Cancer doesn’t just attack the body; it impacts every part of life, including finances. With the rising cost of living, cancer Warriors—those battling this devastating disease—need our help now more than ever.

That’s why Cancer Cartel, a nonprofit dedicated to easing the financial burden of cancer, is hosting Fashion Funds the Fight on February 20th. This inspiring evening of fashion, food, and philanthropy will unite Coronado’s community for a vital cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to cancer Warriors, providing financial relief for essentials like groceries, gas, and medical bills.

"Cancer doesn’t just affect health; it affects everything," said Cancer Cartel cofounder Shelly Tinney-Miller. "The rising cost of living is hitting families hard. When you add a cancer diagnosis, it’s overwhelming. This event is about stepping up when it matters most. We’re here to take some of that burden off their shoulders so they can focus on healing."

Shelly will be joined by an incredible group of local ambassadors, including Tracy Real, Megan Parma, Tania Swasbrook, Andrea Trujillo, Sara Ali, Salma Ali, Katiana Jimenez, and Jen Faley. Together, they are rallying the community for this vital cause.

The event features live music by DJ Tricia Lynn, photography by Rebecca Fratt, and delicious bites and beverages. Tickets are $25, with every penny benefiting cancer Warriors. Attendees can also contribute by donating gently used designer items or through sponsorship opportunities.

"Every ticket, every donation, every sponsorship makes a difference," Shelly added. "This is about giving hope to those who need it most."

Don’t miss your chance to make a powerful impact. Visit Cancer Cartel’s websitewww.cancercartel.org or email info@cancercartel.com to purchase tickets, donate, or learn more. Together, we can bring hope and relief to those fighting cancer. Fashion Funds the Fight—let’s show up for our neighbors in need.

Local Dining

Albaca At Marriott (619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Avenue Liquor & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4668

Babcock & Story Bar At the Hotel Del (619) 435-6611

Balsamico Italian Kitchen 791 Palm Ave., Ste 101 , IB (858) 294-3183

Bay Books Cafe 1007 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0070

Beach & Taco Shack At the Del (619) 522-8100

Better Buzz 1305 Orange Ave (619)866-6896

Blanco 1301 Orange Ave (858) 399-4040

Bluewater Boathouse 701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave (619) 435-4166

Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835

Calypso Café 505 Grand Caribe Isle (619) 423-5144

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro 849 Orange Ave (619) 319-5001

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Take Out 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Cocina 35 Ferry Landing (619) 996-3035

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing (619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Coronado Cays Lounge 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (169) 424-4000

Coronado Coffee Co. Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Coronado Tasting Room Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Crown Landing at Loews Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (619) 424-4444

Crown Bistro 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Culinary Kitchen Catering & Events 126 Orange Ave. (619) 798-8477

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Doggos Gus 1313 J Street, San Diego (619) 534-9315

Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar At Hotel Del (619) 522-8546

Feast and Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

Filippis 285 Palm Ave., IB (619) 754-6650

Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079

Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

Jolie

126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

L'Orangerie 1100 Orange Ave (619) 571-3367

Lil’ Piggy’s BBQ Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 313-6003

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

McP’s Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Check our Schedule for Live Music!

Miguelito’s 1142 Adella Ave. (619) 437-8578

Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

A place to enjoy good wine, whiskey and tequila, craft beer and charcuterie plates in a bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

619-534-5034

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

1201 First Street #101 Ferry Landing

Check our Schedule for Live Music and Events!

A place to enjoy good wine, whiskey and tequila, craft beer and charcuterie plates in a bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

619-534-5034

1201 First Street #101 Ferry Landing

www.coronadotastingroom.com www.vomfasscoronado.com

Panera

980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s Ferry Landing (619) 437-4474

Poké 1•2•3 1009 Orange Ave poke123usa.com

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Serea at the Del (619) 522-8100

1701 Strand Way, Coronado (619) 435-0155

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

The Islander 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 437-6087

The Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave (619) 522-4905

Villa Nueva Bakery Cafe 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Local Dining

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Sheerwater At the Del (619) 435-6611

www.coronadotastingroom.com www.vomfasscoronado.com

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280

Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Silver Strand Exchange At Loews Resort (619) 424-4000

Smokehouse at the Del (619) 435-6611

Spiro’s Greek Café Ferry Landing (619) 435-1225

Stake Chophouse + Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing (619) 437-0650

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Vom Fass Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Coronado’s First Policewomen

1956 was an exciting year for Coronado’s police force. In January, the department announced the first full-time policewoman, Mrs. Betty Frances Walters. The appointment was the result of then Chief Robert Manchester’s request that the position of clerk be changed to that of policewoman. A few months prior, at the end of 1955, the City Council approved the position. In a Coronado Journal job advertisement, the post qualifications included “age, 23-35; minimum height, 5 feet 5 inches,” in addition to educational background and experience. The position of a policewoman was to include duties such as “clerical work, criminal investigation and enforcement and that she will deal with

cases involving women and children.”

Alice Stebbins Wells of the Los Angeles Police Department is widely credited as being one of America’s first “policewomen” in 1910. The Los Angeles Herald explained that women were needed in enforcement in order “to inspect dance halls and such other places where young girls congregate and where they are especially in need of police protection.” While policewomen started to be accepted into service at that time, they could “ wear a star,” but they were not expected to “juggle a baton.” For that reason, a policewoman’s salary of 73% of a policeman’s salary was seemingly justified.

Locally, women have served the San Diego Police Department since 1909,

according to the San Diego Police Historical Association. Rose Longacre was SDPD’s first female employee, hired to serve as a “matron.” Towards the end of the 19th century, matrons were often wives of law enforcement officers who oversaw temporary holding cells. Matrons were charged with searching female suspects, helping with lost children, cleaning cells, and mending clothes. Matron duties were often seen as an extension of the husband’s service and were not always compensated positions. As law enforcement departments developed into the 20th century, many of the matron positions became paid positions and later were exchanged for clerical positions.

San Diego Police Historical Association.

Coronado had several matrons in the first half of the 20th century. While the names of most of the police matrons who served Coronado have been lost to history, a few are known. Kate Burrows was appointed police matron on petition by Police Chief Smith in 1933. Nellie B. Taylor began serving as a police matron in 1946. When interviewed about her position by the Coronado Journal she stated that the most interesting experience she ever had was “my first call for duty with the police department” but would not elaborate as she firmly held to the police force’s confidential oath.

Coronado’s first official policewoman, Betty Walters, came to Coronado in 1956 with experience as a member of the police force in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Coronado Journal explained that her qualifications, as well as her determination,

got her the job: “Mrs. Walters, a native of Illinois, headed the list of applicants in scores on a recent Civil Service examination for the post...She flew here at her own expense for an oral interview with the city manager, the chief of police, and the chairman of the Civil Service Commission. She was their unanimous choice.” In addition to her previous experience, Walters was also trained in the unarmed martial art of Judo. Walters only served Coronado for seven months before moving on to a post in Chula Vista.

The post wasn’t left open for long. Marianne Cavanaugh, a Coronado local, was appointed to fill the role. Cavanaugh was photographed for the front page of the Coronado Journal for their report on the “great shoe mystery.” Over the span of two years, several women reported burglary and theft of their high-heeled shoes. Most interestingly, the shoe burglar threw away one from each pair of shoes, leaving them all over town. As the Journal explained, “the others have been turning up all over town—one in Dr. Lahmann’s garden, two at the

football field, others on Adella, A avenue, Eighth street, and G avenue. Most of them are left shoes.” Policewoman Cavanaugh was on hand to collect the evidence and review it at department headquarters. The burglar was later caught and charged with several counts.

Mrs. Cavanaugh left the force in 1958 and was replaced by another Coronado local, Marceline Matlock. Matlock had graduated two years prior from the San Diego Police Academy. She is assumed to be the unnamed woman in the San Diego Police Academy photo above, taken in 1956. She was the only woman among thirty-five men who graduated. She served as clerk of Coronado’s Judicial Court for many years following.

As the Coronado Historical Association delves more into women’s history in the police force, the public is encouraged to submit any photographs or information they have relating to this topic to info@coronadohistory.org.

Coronado Journal. January 3, 1957.

Coronado Journal. January 26, 1956.

The Greatest Flower Show

As the sun rises over Coronado this April 12th and 13th, 2025, the city will blossom again into a vibrant tapestry of color and creativity for the annual Coronado Flower Show. This year’s theme, “Cirque des Fleurs,” promises to enchant attendees by merging the whimsical charm of a vintage circus with the timeless elegance of floral artistry.

Since its inception on May 13, 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has been a cornerstone of the community. Founded by local photographer Harold Taylor, the event was conceived

to unite the community through a shared appreciation for horticulture. Over the decades, it has flourished into the nation’s largest tented flower show, transforming Spreckels Park into a floral wonderland each spring.

This year’s “Cirque des Fleurs” theme draws inspiration from Coronado’s historic Tent City and blends it with the allure of a Parisian circus. Visitors can anticipate opulent floral installations, interactive displays, and live entertainment that evoke the magic of a bygone era. The event showcases the talents of local gardeners and floral designers and fosters a sense of community pride and collaboration.

Beyond the central exhibits, the Coronado Floral Association (CFA) has expanded the festivities to encompass the entire city. “Beyond the Tents” invites local businesses, restaurants, and hotels to participate by offering themed menus, special events, and unique floral displays throughout the week leading up to the main event. This initiative encourages residents and visitors alike to explore Coronado’s vibrant culture and supports local enterprises.

A weekend highlight is the exclusive 1922 Club soirée, named in honor of the Flower Show’s inaugural year. On the evening of April 12th, Spreckels Park will be transformed into an enchanting venue where guests can mingle under twinkling lights, savor gourmet food and signature cocktails, and dance to live music. The event’s decor and entertainment will mirror the “Cirque des Fleurs” theme, offering a sophisticated yet playful atmosphere.

For families, the festivities begin on Friday evening with a special Family Movie Night under the tents. Children are invited to submit their creative floral designs before settling in for an evening of entertainment, complete with reserved blanket seating, kid-friendly food options, and a beer garden for adults. This event sets the stage for a weekend filled with floral fascination and fun.

Throughout the weekend, the Beer and Wine Garden, managed by the Coronado Beer Club, offers a relaxing retreat where attendees can sample locally crafted brews, including a special spring ale brewed exclusively for the Flower Show by Coronado Brewing Company. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the event.

The Coronado Flower Show’s enduring success is a testament to the community’s dedication and passion. From its humble beginnings in 1922, sustained by donations and volunteer efforts, to its current status as a beloved annual tradition, the event continues to evolve while honoring its rich history. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a lover of the arts, or simply seeking a delightful weekend experience, the “Cirque des Fleurs” promises to captivate and inspire.

Mark your calendars and step right up to the 2025 Coronado Flower Show—where history, imagination, and community spirit converge in a spectacular celebration of all things blooming.

Save the Date for the Coronado Flower Show on April 12 & 13th. Please visit our website to learn more about volunteering and sponsorships. coronadoflowershow.com.Follow us on social media: @coronadoflowershow.

~ Save The Dates ~

Home Front Judging: A Celebration of Coronado’s Best Blooms: March 28-30:

The island comes alive as over 150 volunteers judge lush cottage gardens, tropical escapes, and eco-friendly landscapes, turning Coronado into a living floral gallery.

Beyond the Tents: A City-Wide Celebration: April 9-13:

The magic of the Coronado Flower Show spills into town with floral-themed menus, creative displays, and special events celebrating Coronado’s vibrant culture.

1922 Club: The Greatest Party On Earth: April 12:

Join us for an exclusive evening of fine food, signature cocktails, and live music beneath twinkling lights—a glamorous celebration of Cirque des Fleurs.

Family Movie Night: A Magical Start to the Show: April 11:

Kick off the Flower Show weekend with a cozy family movie night under the tents. The event will include whimsical kids’ activities, snacks, and a beer garden for parents.

Home Front Celebration: Best in Village Walkabout: April 12:

Join a self-guided walking tour of Coronado’s stunning home fronts featuring live music, a local artist painting the Best in Village winner, and an opportunity drawing for a local restaurant gift card.

Rise & Bloom: Wellness in the Tents: April 12:

Breathe, stretch, and bloom with a serene morning yoga session surrounded by fresh flowers, complete with aromatherapy, guided meditation, and floral tea. Limited spots are available—bring your mat and peaceful vibes! Purchase tickets on the website.

... Boost Your Mood

“Spend time outdoors ... especially in the sunshine!”

We are now fully entrenched in 2025. The days of resolutions and fresh beginnings are behind us, and we’ve reached the point in the year where motivations stagnate, new habits seem harder to keep, and we may find ourselves in a funk. We are waiting for the time change, anticipating spring break, and looking ahead to the end of the school year and summer bliss. It’s in this in-between time,

where we simultaneously wallow and hope, that we may find ourselves craving a mood boost.

Though anytime is a good time for mood boosting activities, this particular season calls to us to show kindness and grace and look for ways to raise our spirits and recharge for the rest of the year to come. My go to mood boosting tip is to spend time with family and friends who lift me up. I get an extra boost when I dedicate at least an hour a week to gather with my favorite people to eat, laugh

“...show kindness and grace, and look for ways to raise our spirits”

and connect.

Coronado is the perfect community to get out and explore the culinary delights the Island has to offer while catching up with friends and family. My husband and I have challenged ourselves to visit every Coronado restaurant at least once. Each week, we pick a new restaurant, and we take an hour away from our responsibilities to try new food and reconnect. It has proven to be a weekly favorite activity and a lasting mood boost. We both look forward to our time together, as well as the process of planning where to go, exploring foods to try, and having uninterrupted conversation.

This approach may be extreme for some, but it has been the best mood boosting activity for us, especially during this time of year. Taking time out of the usual routine and exploring new restaurants

brings a sense of adventure, introduces new flavors and provides the perfect backdrop for connection. Good food makes us feel good. Good conversation activates our brains and boosts our mood. This is truly a winning combination. However, mood boosting activities don’t have to be extravagant. Often the best ones are simple and easy. Some of our other favorites include the following.

Listen to music that makes you happy. Curate your unique mood boosting play list and push play when you feel unmotivated and lethargic. Music can instantly make you feel better. As a bonus mood boost, dance like no one is watching and sing at the top of your lungs.

Get enough sleep. We are in the season of rest, and our bodies need adequate rest. Try to go to bed and get up around the same time every day. Sneak

“Coronado is the perfect community to get out and explore the culinary delights the Island has to offer”

in a power nap if you feel tired during the day. Getting enough sleep is the foundation of a good mood.

Laugh! Laughter really is the best medicine. If you find yourself feeling melancholy, watch a funny video, read a funny book or put on a comedy. Smiling and laughing is an instant kick of endorphins that is sure to bring a boost!

Spend time outdoors – and especially in the sunshine! Our bodies really do need a regular dose of vitamin D, and even 5 short minutes soaking up the sun can give you a good dose of pep. Take it further and go for a walk on the beach or in the woods to find peace, quiet and to take time for yourself and to connect with nature and improve your mood.

Do something that makes you feel special. My go to is to place fresh flowers on our kitchen table. They smell amazing and are beautiful to look at. Just a quick sniff or glance instantly makes me feel better. Find something that makes you feel special and do it. You will feel better for making the effort.

Should you choose to do something big, like meeting friends at a restaurant, or something simple like soaking in some sunshine, find a mood boosting activity and treat yourself to the benefits. Mix it up, keep it fresh, or stick to your old favorite, but use these tips to stave off the winter blues and keep your mood positive and uplifted.

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Women Caregivers Face Financial Challenges

On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met?

To begin with, let’s look at some concerning statistics connected to American women in the “sandwich generation” — those who care for children and parents or other relatives — from a study by Edward Jones and research firms NEXT360 and Morning Consult:

• Nearly half of women report feeling financially strained.

• Almost two-thirds of women say caregiving duties have harmed their ability to save for their own financial goals.

• More than half of women have had to reduce their professional responsibilities due to caregiving, resulting in the loss of potential income.

So, if you’re a sandwich-generation woman, what can you do to improve your financial outlook?

Consider these suggestions:

• Establish your own financial goals. Depending on the length and complexity of your caregiving duties, your own financial goals could be affected. For example, you may need to change your retirement date from what you had originally intended or else adjust the retirement lifestyle you had envisioned. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to establish your own short- and long-term financial goals and then create a strategy for achieving them. In doing so, you may find it helpful to work with a financial professional.

• Contribute as much as you can to your retirement accounts. Your caregiving obligations may be preventing you from working as many hours as you like or perhaps even from accepting a higherpaying position. In either case, your ability to contribute to your retirement accounts may well be diminished. Nonetheless, each month, try to put in as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. And if you do get salary increases, think about boosting your monthly contributions to your plan.

• Don’t rush into taking Social Security. You can start collecting Social Security as early as age 62, and you might be tempted to do so if you’re feeling some financial pressure because of your caregiving responsibilities. But your monthly benefits can be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which will be age 67 if you were born in 1960 or later. So, if you can find other ways to bridge this gap — possibly through a spouse’s income or your own savings — it may well benefit you to wait as long as you can before collecting.

• Maintain separate finances. If your parents are concerned about falling behind on their bills, they might suggest combining their bank accounts with yours. This may not be a good idea — if your finances get tangled with those of your parents, you could end up paying for some of their expenses, even if they can afford to do so themselves. Consequently, try to keep your finances separate.

• Create a financial power of attorney. You may want to see whether your parents will agree to give you a financial power of attorney so you can make decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. Such an arrangement can help protect them and you.

There’s no sugar-coating it: Caregiving can be financially taxing on caregivers. But by taking the appropriate steps, you may be able to help reduce some of the stress involved.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Cody,Wyoming

It’s a wild and wonderful gateway to Yellowstone (but you may not want to leave town!)

Ready to visit a destination filled with thrilling outdoor adventures, rodeo action every night and five captivating scenic byways? How ‘bout a spot where the spirit of the American West is alive and well? Last, but not least, a small-town city with America’s first national park, Yellowstone, in its backyard.

Horseback riding at the UXU Ranch features a backdrop of the rugged Absaroka Mountains, just outside the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Story and photographs by KRIS GRANT

Let me introduce you to Cody, Wyoming, founded in 1896 by America’s larger-than-life showman and bison hunter, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. It is situated along the Shoshone River in the Bighorn Basin of Northwest Wyoming.

I first motored into Cody in 2008 while on a cross-country RV trip. During my visit, I explored the impressive Buffalo Bill Center of the West, but I missed the Cody Nite Rodeo. I made a mental note to return soon and experience more of what this cowboy town has to offer. “Soon” turned out to be a 16-year hiatus. But lucky for me, the Western Chapter of SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) held its annual conference here last May.

Over the course of five days, we immersed ourselves in the very best of Cody, plus I tacked on three additional days for a stay at a dude ranch, just outside Yellowstone’s east gate. I got

so caught up in cowboy culture that I ended up buying a Stetson hat and boots. Now that I’m back in California I don’t know quite what to do with them. Wear them to a farmers’ market? Break ‘em out for a country concert? Or maybe I’ll just park them by the door to remind me the West is out there, waiting for me. Do you have young kids or teens at home? Bundle them up and head north – Cody is a can’t-be-beat familyfriendly destination with adventures like river rafting and horseback riding that will cause them (and you) to stash those cellphones, that is, of course, unless you’re using them to capture phenomenal Instagram-worthy photos and videos.

Now is the time to make reservations for this summer, particularly for dude ranch stays or lodging within Yellowstone.

Happy trails!

It’s amazing how scrumptious food can be prepared in Dutch Ovens, as it was by the 2 Mules Chuckwagon Dinner gang at our opening night dinner at K3 Guest Ranch.

A statue of the town of Cody’s namesake, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody looms large just outside the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Foot-stompin’ music and bronco bustin’ before the setting sun

Cody is the only place in the United States where rodeo performances are held nightly, all summer long; this year from June 1 through August 31, excepting June 30 – July 4, when the professional Cody Stampede is held, bringing in top wranglers from around the world.

Our group took in opening night of the 2024 rodeo season, beginning with a dinner show at the Cody Cattle Company, right next door to the Stampede Park Arena. We filled our plates in the buffet line with beef brisket, chicken and pulled pork, plus beans, potatoes, cornbread, salad, coleslaw, macaroni and brownies and ice cream for dessert. Then we settled in at the long tables and promptly at 5:30, Ryan Martin and the Triple C Cowboys took to the stage.

I had met band member Greg Pendley, a guitarist and vocalist, the day before, when I stumbled upon the lunchtime Cody Rotary Club meeting at the Irma Hotel. Hearing that I was a travel writer, Greg offered me a pass to the show, but I thanked him and explained that our group was already signed up for the following evening. Turns out that Greg, a native of Cody who has been a Rotary member since 1987 (he beat me by two years), is also the owner of the Cody Cattle Company. It was just one lesson I learned that in small-town Cody (population 10,240), everyone knows each other, and people wear multiple hats. They also support one another, and maybe that’s how they make it through the winters. As I write this, it’s snowing in Cody, and the 20-degree temperature is heading down to 6 tonight.

The show was outstanding, with Martin, a past Western Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year and champion flat-pick guitar player, backed by guitars, fiddles and piano (played by Greg’s wife, Ann Pendley) and the perfect harmonies of the Cowboys. “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” was a rousing fiddle competition, and the

tribute to Johnny Cash including “Folsom City Blues” was a highlight. You can check out the group on YouTube.

We arrived at Stampede Park about an hour before the 8 p.m. show, allowing plenty of time to have our pictures taken astride Norman the Bull, and chat with some of the local cowboys and cowgirls.

Inside the arena I gazed out at the two facing grandstands, both packed on this opening night, and paused to drink in the beauty of the setting. The rolling foothills of the Absaroka range surrounded the stadium and were bathed in stunning sunset hues.

The rodeo got underway with a memorable horseback presentation of

Above and below: The Cody Cattle Company features a rousing show of country music paired with hearty and delicious chuckwagon fare.

colors and the singing of the National Anthem. Then we were off with saddle bronc riding. I learned that riders must stay astride their horse for a full eight seconds to have their ride count. I really enjoyed the cowgirls’ barrel racing, and the two-person team roping. Before the bull riding began, kids were invited to participate in the “calf scramble,” in which they attempt to grab red bandanas attached to calves’ tails.

Throughout the evening, friendly announcers, assisted by a resident clown, explained the rules for each competition, so it’s easy for rodeo novices like me to follow – and get caught up in – the action. You can also walk over to the cowboys and cowgirls and chat with them as they wait for their events.

Cody’s rodeo roots trace back more than a century, to the town’s founder,

William Cody, aka, Buffalo Bill. Although he never brought an official Wild West show to his namesake town, Buffalo Bill did hold rodeo tryouts for the show behind his Irma Hotel at what is now the hotel’s parking lot.

Cody died in 1917, but locals continued his legacy by promoting rodeo events. In 1919 local promoter and former stagecoach driver Clarence Williams organized an “Entrance Day Rodeo” in conjunction with the annual opening of Yellowstone Park’s East Entrance to motor vehicles. The following year the rodeo was named the Cody Stampede and moved to 4th of July weekend where it has remained ever since.

On August 6, 1938, Carly Downing, who in her earlier years had been a trick rider in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show,

introduced a nightly rodeo. Originally called the “Pup Rodeo,” it has long since been a draw for beginner cowboys and cowgirls as well as seasoned cowboys who found time on their hands between events on the professional rodeo circuit.

On our way to the Stampede arena, our tour bus passed Old Trail Town, visible just off the highway and located on the original town site of Cody City.

On my next visit I’ll stop here to explore its 28 historic buildings including Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Cabin and Jeremiah Johnston’s grave. Yes, there really was a Jeremiah Johnston, and his life was far more controversial – ferocious, actually – than that depicted in the 1972 film. Still, during the 1974 reinterment when Johnston’s gravesite was moved from Los Angeles to Cody, Robert Redford served as one of the pallbearers.

Two grandstands flank the arena at Stampede Park, where action kicked off with bronco riding.

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

It’s a good thing that your admission ticket to this Smithsonian-affiliated institution is good for two days because it’s nearly impossible to cover it all in one. The Center houses five museums under one roof, including:

The Buffalo Bill Museum is a western history museum about the museum’s namesake, as well as some of the biggest characters in the West like Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, Pawnee Bill, and other members of the Wild West Show. It includes actual footage of his shows, giant promotional murals, costumes, saddles. At the rotunda entrance is a diorama of bison, which marked the beginnings of Cody’s fame.

Buffalo Bill knew more about branding than today’s multi-million marketing firms, and visitors can see firsthand how Cody crafted his image, blending fact with fiction to create an enduring legacy. Among notable items on display are Cody’s personal firearms, saddles and outfits he wore during his performances. There’s an authentic stagecoach and equipment used by his traveling troupe.

The Whitney Western Art Museum houses numerous works from renowned traditional artists including Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, as well as other traditional and contemporary artists. The Cody Firearms Museum features over 7,000 firearms and related artifacts. It showcases the evolution of firearms from early muskets to modern weapons, and includes pieces from iconic manufacturers such as Colt, Winchester and Remington.

The Plains Indian Museum houses one of the nation’s largest collections of Native American art and artifacts. It provides a deeper understanding of the diverse Plains Indian tribes including the Lakota, Cheyenne, Absáalooka, Arapaho and Nez Perce. It doesn’t shy away from presenting the profound changes these tribes faced due to westward expansion, government policies

The atrium of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West features a bison diorama; fitting, as “buffalo” hunting led to Cody’s fame. For the record, buffalo, as in water buffalo and cape buffalo, are native to Africa and Asia, but today 4,800 bison roam through Yellowstone.

and forced assimilation.

The Draper Natural History Museum offers an immersive experience into the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, guiding visitors through interconnected exhibits that follow a winding downward spiral from alpine peaks to the valley floor. Interactive displays and lifelike dioramas highlight species such as grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk, emphasizing their roles in a delicate ecosystem.

The Draper Museum Raptor Experience features daily programs from March through November with live birds including a bald and a golden eagle, a turkey vulture, a peregrine falcon, a red-tailed hawk, owls and other birds of prey.

During the months of June, July, and August on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you can book a family-friendly Chuckwagon dinner, cooked outdoors while you watch. The meals are prepared by 2 Mules Chuckwagon dinners, and I can tell you they can whip up some mighty fine eating in their Dutch ovens. (They served us at our opening night reception at the K3 Guest Ranch Bed and Breakfast.) Book the dinners in advance by calling (307) 899-2027.

In 1868, Bill Cody was named Chief of Scouts for the 5th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army, a key unit in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. Cody served as a scout and guide for military operations on the Great Plains, and his reputation as a frontiersman helped shape his later career as a showman.

It is said that Buffalo Bill introduced the world to the American West and the American West to the World.

William Cody (1846–1917) was born in LeClaire, Iowa. You may remember my references to him in the story I wrote a year ago on the Quad Cities, where another museum, the Buffalo Bill Museum, also bears his name. But the Center in Cody holds the great majority of his Wild West memorabilia and personal records.

Cody spent his teens as a Pony Express rider and army scout, and in his thirties

became known as a legendary buffalo hunter.

He made his stage debut in 1872 and founded his legendary Wild West show in 1883. He was in many ways the world’s first international “superstar,” immediately recognizable from his flowing white hair, trademark goatee and mustache, Stetson hat, buckskin jacket and leather boots.

For 30 years, his show traveled across the United States and Canada. In May 1887, Buffalo Bill and his cast of 800 performed in London as part of the

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s 50 years on the throne. He was subsequently invited to give a Command Performance for the Queen, her first public entertainment since the death of her husband, Prince Albert, who died in December 1861.

From Buffalo Bill’s own account of the performance:

“As usual in our entertainment, the American flag, carried by a graceful, wellmounted horseman, was introduced, with the statement that it was “an emblem of peace and friendship to all the world.”

As the standard-bearer waved the proud emblem above his head, Her Majesty rose from her seat and bowed deeply and impressively towards the banner. The whole court party rose, the ladies bowed, the generals present saluted, and the English noblemen took off their hats. Then—we couldn’t help it—but there arose such a genuine heart-stirring American yell from our company as seemed to shake the sky. It was a great event. For the first time in history, since the Declaration of Independence, a sovereign of Great Britain had saluted the star spangled banner, and that banner was carried by a member of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West! All present were constrained to feel that here was an outward and visible sign of the extinction of that mutual prejudice, sometimes almost amounting to race hatred, that has severed the two nations from the times of Washington and George the Third to the present day. We felt that the hatchet was buried at last and the Wild West had been at the funeral.”

Indeed, Queen Victoria was captivated by Buffalo Bill’s romanticized portrayal of the American West. He met with the Queen again in 1892, when he brought his Wild West Show back to London.

She gifted him with a cherrywood bar for his new hotel, the Irma, named after his daughter, which opened in 1902. The piece features beautifully carved wood with intricate scrollwork, columns and arches accented by mirrors.

A bison head peers out from the center arch. It remains a focal point at the hotel’s restaurant.

An actual mural of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show that he brought to London is currently on display at the museum.

Caption: Queen Victoria of England gave Buffalo Bill this cherrywood bar as a thank you for his command performance. It was made in France, shipped by steamer to New York, then transported by rail to Red Lodge, Montana, and brought the final 60 miles to Cody by a horse-drawn freight wagon.

Along the Shoshone River

The 100-mile-long Shoshone River, with its headwaters in the rugged Absaroka Mountains, has always been a mighty river, propelled from tremendous mountain runoff in the summer months, and running through the Bighorn Basin, which eventually included the towns of Cody, Powell, Byron and Lovell. Could it ever be tamed?

I’m so glad that our tour hosts took us six miles west of Cody to the Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center. The ride out there through the Shoshone Canyon, with the river gorge running hundreds of feet below the Yellowstone Highway, offers stunning scenery. And when you arrive at the dam, you can walk out over its entire length, taking in the power plant and Shoshone Canyon to the East, and the Buffalo Bill Reservoir to the west, with driftwood lapping at the walls of the dam. That wood is hauled out by crane each year.

There’s an excellent Visitor Center at the entrance to the dam, well stocked with books on the history of the area and the building of the dam. There’s also a mini theatre with a continuously running film with actual photography of the dam’s construction.

The Buffalo Bill Dam was the largest concrete dam in the world when it was erected in 1910, following a grueling six years of construction.

Back in 1910 when the dam was completed, it was 325 feet in height and claimed the title of the tallest dam in the world. It was also the first concrete arch dam in the United States It was then, and is today, a marvel. No wonder it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places within the first five years of the register’s completion. In 1993, the crest of the dam was raised, adding a needed 260,000-acre feet of storage capacity in Buffalo Bill

Reservoir, and the current visitor center opened.

It kind of reminded me of a miniHoover Dam. It was, in fact, a prototype for the building of the larger Boulder Dam that was constructed some 20 years later during the Depression and renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

The building of the Buffalo Bill Dam transformed the desert sagebrush landscape of the Bighorn Basin, one of the driest areas of Wyoming, into a fertile

valley where crops could flourish, and settlers would be attracted to the area.

One of the visionaries was none other than William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody who founded the town of Cody and owned much of the land in the Bighorn Basin. He gathered investors to form the Shoshone Land and Irrigation Company and acquired water rights to irrigate 60,000 acres of land. When the state of Wyoming found building costs for the Shoshone Dam, tunnels, canals and diversion dams beyond its means, Cody and his investor group turned their water rights over to the Secretary of the Interior. Exploratory drilling began in 1904 on the Shoshone Dam. It was renamed in Cody’s honor in 1946, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth.

It was a miracle that the dam was ever built. Working conditions were so awful that laborers went on strike – it marked Wyoming’s first labor strike.

Part of the problem was the geography of the area. The Shoshone drained such a mountainous area that it created

a flow that was rapid and powerful, particularly hazardous in the summertime when winter runoff roared downstream, bringing boulders and uprooting trees.

In the summer of 1908, the runoff was so high that it flooded the dam’s foundation pit and workers had to start from scratch. The other problem was the intense cold weather. When workers poured the last bucket of concrete on Jan. 15, 1910, temperatures reached 15 degrees below zero.

Yet they persevered and succeeded.

Another way to explore the Shoshone is by rafting its waters and multiple rafting and kayaking companies in Cody are at the ready. Our group went out with Wyoming River Trips. At the main office we learned safety procedures and donned optional weather-proof clothing, both for our upper and lower bodies that slid over our regular clothes. It was a fairly nice day, so I opted for just the uppers.

Next, we were all outfitted with bright orange lifesaving vests and when

properly attired, we were transported by van to the “put in” site on the river. Our group took up three rafts, about eight of us per raft. Our guide helped us onto the thwarts, which are cross-tubes filled with air that give the raft some structural rigidity and serve as seats. He advised that anyone sitting on the front thwart would definitely get wet; the rest of us, maybe.

We were then handed paddles; yes, this would be a group effort and in some parts of the river, we would all need to pitch in to steer clear of rapids. We were advised that most of the two-hour tour (why do visions of Gilligan float in my mind?) would be along gentle Class One rapids, and a short area of Class Two’s. Off we went, in cool waters flanked by red canyon walls. We were out in the wilderness, floating lazily, watching the world pass by. Then came that short stint of Class Two rapids. That’s when I learned that not getting the protective clothing on my lower half was a mistake. We all got soaked.

When the dam was enlarged in 1993, a Visitor Center was added at its northern rim.

Even with mild Class One rapids, rafting the Shoshone is both relaxing and exhilarating.

Yellowstone – The Land of Fire and Ice

Way back in 1870, The WashburnLangford-Doane Expedition played a crucial role in Yellowstone’s formation, with the group’s participants mapping the area and documenting its unique geothermal features. Geologist Ferdinand Hayden, railroad financier Jay Cooke, artist Thomas Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson helped sway Congress and public opinion that this land was worth saving from development, preserving it for the enjoyment of all Americans, and indeed, the world.

On March 1, 1872, Congress passed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and President Ulysses S. Grant signed it into law, thereby establishing the first national park in the world.

Two of Yellowstone’s five entrances can be accessed from Cody. Our group made a full-day tour on two large Yellowstone motor coaches, entering the park through the northeast entrance, about 70 miles from Cody’s downtown. The entrance connects with the Beartooth Highway, perhaps the most scenic drive in America.

As we drove through the Lamar Valley, often referred to as the “Serengeti of North America” due to its abundant wildlife, we did indeed see hundreds of bison and a few bears and pronghorns. Today, bison, once almost extinct in America, number about 4,800 in Yellowstone.

It was easy to know when they were close to the road because our bus driver would alert us to a plethora of parked cars up ahead, sometimes congesting the road. And despite warnings that people should give bison a wide berth of at least 25 yards, we were repeatedly astounded to see people standing just a few feet away with cameras and tripods.

We lunched at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, built in 1936 and featuring Art Deco design. Mammoth Hot Springs is famous for its terraced limestone formations, created by thermal water flowing from underground. Visitors can explore these formations via a network

of boardwalks, offering closeup views of the steaming, colorful deposits. Beyond the terraces, the Historic Fort Yellowstone, built in the 1800s, offers a glimpse into the park’s early days when the U.S. Army managed it.

We followed the highway along the Yellowstone River, the longest undammed river in the United States. Our next stop was one of the viewpoints overlooking the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, one of the park’s most breathtaking sites. Carved by the Yellowstone River, the canyon stretches 20 miles long, reaching depths of 1,000 feet. It features two stunning waterfalls, Upper Falls (a 109-foot drop) and Lower

Falls (a 308-foot drop), with multiple viewpoints.

We passed over the historic “Fishing Bridge” at the north end of Yellowstone Lake, which is North America’s largest mountain lake above 7,000-foot altitude and the outlet for the Yellowstone River. The lake is 20 miles long and 14 miles wide. Although fishing from the bridge was outlawed in 1973, it offers an excellent view of trout spawning shows, with White Pelicans feeding on the native cutthroat trout as they spawn.

Old Faithful, the world’s best-known geyser, was not on this trip’s itinerary, as it is in the proximity of Jackson, Wyoming and most easily accessible

In late May, the air was brisk as our tour group made a stop at one of the overlooks of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and yours truly posed for a picture.

from Yellowstone’s South Entrance. On my earlier trip to the park, I watched the geyser spout an average of every 93 minutes (although the range is 40 to 126 minutes), and toured the Old Faithful Inn, the most famous structure in any of the national parks. Designed by architect Robert Chambers Reamer, this “modern wilderness log cabin” used local logs and rocks in its construction and despite its indoor plumbing, steam heat and electricity, appeared to “have grown out of the landscape.” It opened on June 1,1904 and revolutionized park design.

We glanced upward at Cody Peak and Avalanche Peak, both towering over 10,000 feet as we crossed over Sylvan Pass (elevation 8,530 feet) and exited at the park’s east entrance at 6951 feet, with snow on the ground and ponds frozen over.

Worn out but warm in our motorcoach, we headed back to Cody, just 52 miles down the road.

Stand back, lady!

Bison are unpredictable and this spectator is way too close for comfort.

Striated deposits from thermal underground springs create a colorful landscape at Mammoth Hot Springs.

Just beyond Sylvan Pass near Yellowstone’s east gate, snow was still melting on ponds and still blanketed mountains.

Calling all city slickers….

Saddle up, my friends, I’ve got the perfect dude ranch for you. UXU Ranch is just 17 miles outside the east gate of Yellowstone, with stunning Rocky Mountain views all around. If you look up a listing of the most popular dude ranches in America, you’ll find UXU in the top twenty and it’s moving up each year.

I chatted with James “Slice” McLain, one of the wranglers at the ranch and my hero for quickly finding my cell phone when it bounced out of my pocket as my horse bounded down a slight hill just before a creek crossing.

“Why do people choose UXU?” I asked him later in the day, although I was already sold on the experience, the scenery and staff.

“Four reasons in this order,” he said. “Horses, food, cabins, and grizzlies.”

I can attest to the draw of the first three. The ranch has a stable of some two dozen horses for all levels and you can opt to ride every day if you so please, although a typical week’s stay might include a welcome cocktail party with entertainment on Sunday, white water rafting on Monday and line dancing that night; horseback riding and fishing on Tuesday, a guided tour through Yellowstone on Wednesday, and horseback riding on Thursday followed by the Cody Nite Rodeo.

As for food, the ranch serves three hearty meals a day. We had delectable pork chops one night; tender beef brisket the next, both served familystyle with appetizers, salads, rolls and cobblers. Ranch hands, all spiffed up, joined us around the long wood table. Adjoining the main dining room is the Bad Bear Bar, and I can assure you that a cocktail after a day on the trail does goes down nicely.

Each of the 11 historic cabins date back to 1929, the first year UXU was a registered dude ranch, and one to 1898 when the ranch was a sawmill office. They’ve all been restored with rustic, cozy interiors and up-to-date amenities.

Now about those grizzlies. I was told not to go out alone after dark and to always look before rounding a corner. Happily, I saw no bears, but plenty of deer.

John “Grief” Hoskin, along with some partners, have owned UXU going on five years. He originally came to the area to photograph rodeos, and his exquisite fine art western photography can be viewed on his website, www.jlgrief.com.

Slice, meanwhile, has a degree in finance from Louisiana State University and spent a couple of years on Wall Street, and has some big plans. He currently spends fall, winter and spring at

the 6666 Ranch in Texas: it’s famous for being owned by Taylor Sheridan, the writer for the series “Yellowstone” and being the Number One ranch in America for breeding quarter horses. (You can see the 6666 in action on Yellowstone’s season five, last episode.)

Along with fellow wrangler Maverick, Slice is on the lookout for land to establish his own ranch in Wyoming. “That’s what brought me to UXU,” he said, “to learn to ranch at the highest level.”

While he had considered Montana or Utah, he says, “I’m set on Wyoming. It’s the cowboy state. The true west.”

Wrangler James “Slice” McLain shared his story with me as we relaxed in the Main Lodge at UXU Ranch.

Succulent beef brisket, corn on the cob and more was served family style at UXU Ranch.

When You Go…

Cody Yellowstone

This is the marketing arm of Park County, Wyoming. The region includes the towns of Cody, Powell and Meeteetse, parts of the Shoshone National Forest and a large swath of Yellowstone National Park. Website has info on hotels, restaurants, shopping, suggested itineraries, events and attractions. www.codyyellowstone.org

Yellowstone National Park and Lodges

Reservations and information on lodging, dining and in-park activities such as trail rides boat tours and cookouts are operated by Xanterra Travel Collection: Reservations: (307) 344-7311 Info-ynp@xanterra.com www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com

Entrance fees:

Vehicle, non-commercial: $35

Entrance fee is waived if you have a Yellowstone annual pass ($70); Senior annual pass ($20); U.S. Military annual pass (free) or Interagency pass (free).

Museums

Cody Country Art League 836 Sheridan Avenue www.codycountryartlleague.com

By Western Hands Museum & Gallery 1007 12th Street www.bywesternhands.org

Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center

Hear the story of this World War II relocation center for 14,000 Japanese citizens of the United States told by actual residents and their descendants. Through exhibits, photographs, personal testimonies and reconstructed barracks, the center provides a powerful account of resilience, civil rights and the impact of wartime policies. 1539 Road 19, Powell, WY www.heartmountain.org

Old Trail Town and Museum of the Old West 1831 Demaris Drive www.oldtrailtown.org

Getting there

You can fly into Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody on United Airlines from Denver International Airport (four daily flights in the summer; two daily flights in the winter).

It’s about a 17-hour drive drove to Cody. I made overnight stops in Las Vegas, Nevada and Park City, Utah. The drive through Wyoming’s rural landscape on two-lane roads was memorable; I’ve never seen so many pronghorns, the fastest land mammal in America. I drove home by going north to Highway 90, and headed west to Washington, overnighting in Missoula, Montana and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on my way to the Olympic Peninsula.

Attractions & Experiences

North Fork Anglers

One-stop shop for all your fly-fishing needs

1107 Sheridan Ave. www.northforkanglers.com

Buffalo Bill Center of the West 720 Sheridan Ave. www.centerofthewest.org

Cody Nite Rodeo (All summer long)

Cody Stampede Rodeo (over 4th of July weekend)

Stampede Park; 519 W. Yellowstone Ave. www.codystampederodeo.com

Cody Firearms Experience/ Cody Firearms Museum

Indoor shooting range featuring replicas of guns throughout history. 143 W. Yellowstone Ave. www.codyfirearmsexperience.com

Lodging

Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites 1800 8th St. www.bestwestern.com

Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel 1192 Sheridan Ave. www.irmahotel.com

Chamberlin Inn 1032 12th Street www.chamberlininn.com

Holiday Inn at Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1701 Sheridan Ave. www.blairhotels.com

K3 Guest Ranch Bed & Breakfast 30 Neilsen Trail, Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-2080

UXU Ranch 1710 North Fork Hwy. www.uxuranch.com

Wyoming River Trips 233 Yellowstone Ave. www.wyomingrivertrips.com

Cody Trolley Tours 1192 Sheridan Ave. www.codetrolleytours.com

Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center 4808 No. Fork Hwy, Cody Open May 1 – Sept. 30; Admission is free. www.bbdvc.com

Town of Meeteetse and Meeteetse Chocolatier

This postage-stamp-sized town still has wooden boardwalks, hitching posts and water troughs. But what’s really worth the 32-mile drive from Cody are Tim Kellogg’s Belgium chocolates, truffles and barks at Meeteetse Chocolatier. Be sure to call ahead to see if he’s open and get there early. www.meeteetsewy.com

Meeteetsechocolatier: (307) 868-2567 www.meeteetsechocolatier.com

Restaurants

The Blanca Tatanka 1455 Sheridan Ave. www.theblancatatanka.com

Cody Steakhouse 1367 Sheridan Ave. www.codysteakhouse.com

The Cody Cattle Company

Fantastic dinner and show, next door to the rodeo grounds 1910 Demaris Street www.thecodycattlecompany.com

Irma Restaurant & Grill 1192 Sheridan Ave. www.irmahotel.com

Pat’s Brew House 1019 15th St. www.patsbrewhousewy.com

Silver Dollar Bar & Grill 1313 Sheridan Ave. (307) 527-7666

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Book Corner

WHAT PEOPLE ARE READING THIS MONTH

The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir

By Jennifer Ryan

As England becomes enmeshed in the early days of World War II and the men are away fighting, the women of Chilbury village forge an uncommon bond. They defy the Vicar’s stuffy edict to close the choir and instead “carry on singing,” resurrecting themselves as the Chilbury Ladies’ Choir. We come to know the home-front struggles of five unforgettable choir members: a timid widow devastated when her only son goes to fight; the older daughter of a local scion drawn to a mysterious artist; her younger sister pining over an impossible crush; a Jewish refugee from Czechoslovakia hiding a family secret; and a conniving midwife plotting to outrun her seedy past.

An enchanting ensemble story that shuttles from village intrigue to romance to the heartbreaking matters of life and death, Jennifer Ryan’s debut novel thrillingly illuminates the true strength of the women on the home front in a village of indomitable spirit.

Small Things Like These

By Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These is awardwinning author Claire Keegan’s landmark new novel, a tale of one man’s courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family

It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, faces his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery that forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.

An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

By Cher

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail in a two-part memoir.

Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center. She is a lifelong activist and philanthropist.

As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship.

With her trademark honesty and humor, Cher: The Memoir traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century. Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.

The Light Between Oceans

By M. L. Stedman

In 1918, after four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia to take a job as the lighthouse keeper on remote Janus Rock. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes only four times a year and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Three years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel is tending the grave of her newly lost infant when she hears a baby’s cries in the wind. A boat has washed up on shore carrying a dead man and a living baby. Tom, whose records as a lighthouse keeper are meticulous and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the dead man and the infant immediately. But Isabel has taken the tiny baby to her breast. Against Tom’s judgment, they claim the child as their own and name her Lucy, but a rift begins to grow between them. When Lucy is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world…and one of them is desperate to find her lost baby.

M.L. Stedman’s extraordinarily compelling characters, still trying to make sense of life in the wake of so much death in the war, are imperfect people seeking to find their north star in a world of incomprehensible complexity.