Check Out These Women-Owned, Local Businesses

PRESS RELEASE WRITTEN BY JORDAN LEMKE, COVERAGE SECURED FOR CLIENTS IN SAN DIEGO ENTERTAINER

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Who run the world? Today marks International Women’s Day, an excellent excuse to celebrate the powerful and influential women of San Diego. Locally-owned small businesses are the lifeblood of America’s Finest City, and the chance to support the badass women who built them from the ground up is something we should do every day. Check out these women breaking down barriers in San Diego’s business scene.

When it comes to dynamic duos, it’s hard to find one better than the co-owners of The Haven Pizzeria and Del Sur Mexican Cantina. Cornering the markets of Kensington and South Park, these two charming eateries are owned and managed by business partners Lauren Passero Brooks and Kate Grimes. Opened in 2013, The Haven serves up pastas, salads, sandwiches and, most importantly, some of the finest Neapolitan-style pies in San Diego. Following the success of The Haven, this terrific female team embarked on the opening of Del Sur Mexican Cantina in 2016 to bring handcrafted margaritas, signature cocktails and colorful Mexican cuisine with vegetarian options to South Park.

It doesn’t get much more local than The Perfect Pineapple, found at the Carmel Valley lifestyle hub The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. Founded by San Diego local and Point Loma Nazarene University alumni Annie Glenn, The Perfect Pineapple is the North County mecca for unique and locally-sourced gift ideas. Whether you’re on the hunt for hostess gifts, party decorations or the perfect personalized present, The Perfect Pineapple is a one-stop shop with an unbeatable selection of mugs, candles, wall art, fun accessories and more. A true maven of boutiques, Glenn also owns Urban Girl at the center, specializing in products that give back clothing to candles to candy and more.

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