As August ushers in the last stretch of summer, it’s the perfect time to explore the plethora of home and garden shops around East Village for inspiration on your upcoming seasonal projects. Plus, indulge in the diverse culinary delights of the neighborhood with the return of Taste of East Village!
Sleep 365
After completing the “Mattress for Dummies” training, Melissa, the San Diego Store Manager for Sleep 365, set out on a mission to create a more enjoyable and meaningful shopping experience. Driven by a desire to address real sleep issues, she recognized the shortcomings of conventional mattresses – including the use of toxic materials and the lack of genuine value they offer to consumers – and decided to sell healthy, natural mattresses that she would personally use.
New to East Village, Sleep 365 embodies values of organic living, sustainability, diversity and inclusion. By offering a carefully curated selection of eco-friendly mattresses, she aims to transform the way people think about sleep and wellbeing. Visit the showroom to try out their mattresses and products, where the sleep specialists there are ready to help you achieve the best sleep possible every night.
Apostrophe
Comman Goods, a sister store and extension of Apostrophe Home, serves as a dynamic retail and event space. As a veteran and LGBTQ-owned business, owners Jeff and Amador offer a meticulously curated selection of home wares, antique pottery, vintage furniture and unique décor items from around the world. Additionally, they showcase six outstanding San Diego-based brands within their space, each contributing their distinct creativity to the collective.
Comman Goods offers an immersive shopping experience and provides a venue for gatherings, fostering an aesthetically cohesive environment that supports and highlights resident vendors. This collective space is more than just a retail destination; it’s become a hub for community engagement and creative collaboration.
Altered Décor
Meet Shelle and Kit Kat, the dynamic duo behind Altered Décor, a boutique located in the heart of East Village. Their mission is to elevate personal spaces with a thoughtfully curated selection of plants, fragrances and unique décor items. From hand-picked candles and handmade flower reed diffusers to plants, planters, rugs and playful décor pieces, every item at Altered Décor is chosen to bring charm and personality into any home.
As a Black, women-owned small business, Altered Décor stands out in its dedication to offering a diverse and creative shopping experience. Inspired by their passion for flowers, family and fun, Shelle and Kit Kat ensure that each handmade design and décor partnership embodies their mantra of keeping things interesting.
A flavorful farewell to summer
Get ready because East Village’s largest taste event is right around the corner! The Taste of East Village is back on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. each day. This two-day foodie celebration promises an evening where guests can enjoy tantalizing bites and sips from more than 30 of East Village’s top culinary gems highlighting the gastronomic diversity of the neighborhood. From Michelin-recognized fare to street-style bites, the Taste of East Village offers visitors and residents alike the chance to savor the culinary delights from restaurants and bars such as Borrego, The Invigatorium, Punch Bowl Social, Beshock Ramen, Bay City Brewing, Tavern + Bowl, Knotty Barrel, Sovereign Modern Thai, The Church by Lost Abbey and many more!
Upon arrival at the event, attendees will check-in at their scheduled time at one of two locations, depending on the event day, where they will be given their Taste Passport. On Aug. 28, guests can check-in at Radian, and on Aug. 29 check-in will be at Fairweather. Guests will then make their way to each restaurant stop, sampling “tastes” to enjoy at their leisure, with each earning a stamp on their passport. Tickets are available for $45, plus a service fee.
Whether you’re looking for local shops to help jump start your home and garden projects or eagerly anticipating the neighborhood’s biggest culinary celebration, San Diego’s East Village is your ultimate destination.
