Food & Drink
Where the Midwest meets La Mesa
Pancakes the size of Frisbees? You got it. Puffy four-egg omelets stuffed with an array of fillings? Sure thing. Flame-broiled...
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All in the family
From a wall behind the order counter hangs a photograph of a handsome Miguel A. Rojas, the restaurateur who not...
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Spring cookie baskets
By Julie White Crunchy cookie baskets are a fun dessert idea for Easter or Passover lunch or a delicious finishing...
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Still stellar after 18 years
By Frank Sabatini Jr. If intuition is key for instilling that elusive, magical quality into Italian food, Francesco Basile has...
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Hearth aglow
By Frank Sabatini Jr. If you suspect the cuisine at Fort Oak in Mission Hills parallels that of Trust in...
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Surf Rider Pizza Co. bakes up a family-friendly experience
By Frank Sabatini Jr. Two big surprises await at Surf Rider Pizza Co. in La Mesa Village. For starters, the location...
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Rising through the ranks at Casa de Pico
Lina Rodarte, a former dishwasher, has become key figure at iconic restaurant Casa de Pico.
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Recipe: Orzo salad with asparagus
By Julie White With asparagus coming into season for spring, this is a really nice, easy recipe. It comes from...
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Mediterranean melange
With some of the cheapest meal prices in town coupled with big, bold signage that stands out from blocks away,...
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Recipe | Ginger Beef Stir-Fry
What's cooking with Julie this month?
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