Leroy’s in Coronado has better rap than Mr. Brown
Lauren J. Mapp, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2012
Crossing the bridge onto Coronado, one leaves the crowded nightlife of downtown San Diego for the quiet simplicity of “island life” – even if it is a misnomer – and automatically a hungry visitor goes into staycation mode. Sights, smells and sounds that one encounters there differ greatly from... Read more »
True Food Kitchen impresses locavore fanatics
Lauren J. Mapp, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2012
When choosing a restaurant to dine at, the general rules of thumb are to avoid establishments in malls and chain restaurants, but True Food Kitchen bites its thumb at both of those rules. True Food – located in Fashion Valley Mall at 7007 West Fashion Valley, Suite 394 – is the newest addition to... Read more »
Gossip Grill leaves patrons talking for days
Lauren J. Mapp, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2012
Gossip Grill is a trashy late night sleaze fes- wait no, that’s the television series “Gossip Girl.” Gossip Grill (located at 1440 University Ave.) is a fun, upbeat and reasonably priced restaurant in Hillcrest. Part of the same restaurant group that started San Diego Urban Mo’s and Baja Betty’s,... Read more »
Travel abroad without leaving San Diego’s borders
Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
December 6, 2011
San Diego is great to explore in many perspectives, but the vast quantity of internationally-inspired restaurants across the city make it an especially eclectic and fun city to live in. From the Mexican taco stands around the corner where you pick up your favorite burritos to the sit-down restaurants... 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]](http://www.mesapress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/F-SaladWeb-091311-200x117.jpg)
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 »
Get out of your kitchen and into theirs
Lauren J. Mapp
February 22, 2011
The Kitchen Bistro 4140, with its quality organic meals and fresh produce, features an affordable yet stylish menu chock full of delicious delights that will lure you back time after time, located at 4140 Morena Blvd. Many of the vegetables used in service at The Kitchen Bistro come fresh from the organic... Read more »
