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By Alanna Berman | sdjewishjournal.com<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n Nestled in between the East Village and Little Italy, Anthology is the hip music and culinary venture of owners Marsha and Howard Berkson, drawing crowds of all ages to experience world class entertainment and award-winning food and drinks. One of the only venues of its kind in San Diego, the intimate, 300-seat house has won numerous awards since opening in 2007.<\/p>\n \u201cWe loved the venues from the 1930s and 40s \u2014 the supper club restaurants and venues from the old days,\u201d Howard says. \u201cBut we put a contemporary spin on it so you can actually have a three- or four-hour experience here with great vibes in a room that\u2019s architecturally pleasing, with artists you can\u2019t always see up close, from all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Anthology has been host to world-class acts like the legendary jazz artists Ramsey Lewis, Natalie Cole and Wyton Marsalis. The venue has even helped propel the careers of many rising stars, like Israeli musician Idan Raichel, who appeared in June on Anthology\u2019s stage with popular hip-hop and soul singer India.Arie. Contemporary artists Micelle Branch and Sarah Bareilles have also taken the stage here.<\/p>\n Each week, the Anthology team sits down to look for new and emerging artists to bring to San Diego, so that no matter what type of music guests listen to, they\u2019re sure to find an artist who appeals to them on the lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is always something different playing,\u201d Marsha says, \u201cbut the level of talent will always be very high.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to a nice mix of well-known and up and coming artists, the Anthology House Band plays R&B and jazz standards every Tuesday night, and once a month, the venue is host to the San Diego Symphony in a collaboration called \u201cLuscious Noise,\u201d drawing crowds of all ages to enjoy an \u201cedgier side of classical music,\u201d as Howard describes it.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the music that\u2019s garnered Anthology praise. The food, \u201cCalifornia cuisine with a farm-to-table twist,\u201d is as eclectic as the musical talent that accompanies it. The menu changes seasonally, and sometimes daily, based on the availability of the freshest ingredients, Marsha says. The California Restaurant Association has even awarded Anthology\u2019s culinary staff the coveted Gold Medallion three of the last four years.<\/p>\n Bringing to the table all of the components of a great night out \u2014 award-winning food, world-class entertainment and an exceptional, fully stocked bar \u2014 is what the Anthology experience is all about.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best thing about running Anthology is making people happy,\u201d Marsha says. \u201cIt\u2019s a different experience than going to a 20,000-seat arena, so we are very proud with how happy we are able to make people, doing what we love.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n Anthology serves up entertainment for all ages six nights a week, Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. nightly. For reservations and ticket prices, visit Anthology online or call the box office. Additionally, Anthology\u2019s private event team can accommodate any party or gathering, from weddings and b\u2019nai mitzvah to corporate meetings.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n Anthology<\/strong><\/p>\n 1337 India Street<\/p>\n San Diego, CA 92101<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n