10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA HITS A SWEET SPOT
East County News Service June 14, 2018 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual “Taste of La Mesa” was a night of fantastic food, good conversation and people browsing both sides of the Community Center to savor the cuisines and beverages, as well as meet representatives from participating […]
LA MESA: EAST COUNTY’S EMERGING RESTAURANT ROW
Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry and inland areas By Miriam Raftery Farmer’s Table, one of La Mesa’s newest restaurants, offers fork-to-table fresh cuisine. June 17, 2018 (La Mesa) – if you’re looking to savor lots of great restaurants in San Diego’s newest culinary destination, you’ll want to […]
A TASTE OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: FOURPENNY HOUSE IN LA MESA
By Miriam Raftery June 5, 2018 (La Mesa) –Fourpenny House (8383 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa’s downtown village is a natural fit in a community that’s home to the Helix High School Highlanders and bagpipe band. The Scottish pub and restaurant was inspired by owner Peter Soutowood’s family travels to his […]
BRAVO! EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB EVENT AT TIRAMISU TRATTORIA IS ANOTHER SUCCESS
By Miriam Raftery October 3, 2017 (La Mesa) – Our second East County Dining Club event once again filled a local restaurant to capacity. Guests savored special Italian dishes, homemade pasta,Italian and local wines, and live Italian vocal music at Tiramisu Trattoria in La Mesa–also winning a wealth of prizes, meeting neighbors […]
LA MESA CHAMBER WELCOMES FARMER’S TABLE TO COMMUNITY
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Rebecca Jefferis-Williamson April 22, 2017 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Farmer’s Table, La Mesa’s hot new dining spot. The restuarant specializes in farm-to-fork fresh cuisine, serving up hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners […]
READER’S EDITORIAL: SMOKE-FREE OUTDOOR DINING–GOOD FOR HEALTH, GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Click here for a list of La Mesa smoke-free restaurants. By Dani Womack Pastor Dani Womack is the Community Life Pastor at Crosspointe Life Church and Chairperson of the La Mesa Collaborative. July 11, 2016 (La Mesa)–Summer is finally here and what better place to enjoy being outdoors than San Diego County! La Mesa has […]
THE HILLS LOCAL PUB CELEBRATES 2 YEARS IN LA MESA ON APRIL 5
Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce Photo: Sliders at The Hills by Leon Thompson March 18, 2016 (La Mesa) – On Tuesday, April 5, the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 2-year anniversary of The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa. This celebration and business mixer will be held between the […]
MYSTIC GRILL: A MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY OF FLAVORS AT AFFORDABLE RATES
Mystic Grill and Bakery 8191 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942 www.mysticgrillsd.com Review by Stevon Marshall June 5, 2014 (La Mesa)–When people hear or think of California, most think of the great weather, the celebrities living in Hollywood, amusement parks, and so on. But when it comes to food, most consider California’s trademark food […]
DA! VILLAGE HOUSE KALINA SERVES UP AFFORDABLE RUSSIAN/UKRANIAN FEAST
Review by Mark Gavit Village House Kalina 38302 Parkway Drive . La Mesa . CA . 91942 , (619)461-1100 http://www.kalinavillagehouse.com/#! February 1, 2014 (La Mesa)–With a focus on Russian and Ukrainian dishes, The Village House Kalina does an excellent job of capturing the tastes and culture of these countries. Aside from the beautiful and […]
LUNCH-IN AT THE LA MESA BISTRO AND BAKERY
Review by Julian Rudd-Falls La Mesa Bistro and Bakery, 8697 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa http://www.lamesabistro.com/ January 25, 2014 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Bistro and Bakery has a diverse menu of tasty foods. Serving breakfast and lunch, this Bistro and Bakery is perfect for anyone look for a good dine-in. Upon entering La […]