Locally Sourced Meals: Heirloom tomatoes are at the top of this season’s bounty

The sweet and complex flavor of heirloom tomatoes create a playful balance when paired with the proscuitto and locally sourced garlic cheese curds in this salad. Photo Credit: Lauren J. Mapp/The Mesa Press

Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
September 11, 2011

From the deep red Brandywines to the brightly colored Pineapple and Green Zebras, heirloom tomatoes are quickly becoming a hot commodity and the prom queens of this year’s summer harvest. Despite the fact that the season will soon be coming to a close, some of the major players in the local farmer’s... 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 »