Cupcake craze will cause you to crawl through town

Various local beers play a major role in these bite-sized, mini cupcakes from Pubcakes. Photo Credit: Lauren J. Mapp/The Mesa Press

Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
September 27, 2011

The popularity of the hit shows Cupcake Wars and DC Cupcakes, along with the coast-to-coast bakery chain Sprinkles have created a cupcake craze around the country. There is no better way to celebrate than to crawl through San Diego from shop to shop. This new sect of dessert pop culture has been the... Read more »

Comfort your mind, body and soul at R Gang Eatery

The flavoral and refreshing grilled cantaloupe salad combines the sweet melon with creamy burrata cheese and salty prosciutto atop a bed of mixed greens. [Photo Credit: Lauren J. Mapp]

Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
September 4, 2011

The buffalo tots at R Gang Eatery are a grown-up twist on a school cafeteria staple. The crunchy exterior enrobes a gooey, blue cheese and bacon filled potato center. Photo Credit: Lauren J. Mapp/The Mesa Press The love and practice of gourmet comfort food has infected the city, and some of the finest... Read more »