BISTRO 60 OFFERS THANKSGIVING FEASTS TO GO
November 14, 2013 (San Diego) – “We’ll take all of the stress out of your Thanksgiving Dinner this year,” Bistro 60/San Diego Dessert’s website promises. The restaurant, located at 5987 El Cajon...
View ArticleCOUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING CHALLENGED IN COURT
Public Interest News ServiceNovember 18, 2013 (Los Angeles) – Country-of-Origin-Labeling, or COOL, requires labels on meat sold in the U.S. to clearly state where that meat comes from.And it isn’t...
View ArticleSHOP, DINE, & GOODSHOP/GOODDINING WILL DONATE TO EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE &...
Our nonprofit receives a donation when you shop at major retailers, dine at local restaurants, or search the Internet--and you save money too!GoodShop, GoodSearch, and GoodDining have formed a...
View ArticleFEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE THANKSGIVING DINING OPTIONS
By Miriam RafteryDon’t want to cook? Bon appétit! Several restaurants in East County and San Diego’s inland region are offering Thanksgiving feasts for dining in or take-out. Feast your eyes on...
View ArticleRECYCLE THANKSGIVING TURKEY FAT, OIL AND GREASE (FOG) AT EDCO BUYBACK CENTERS...
November 28, 2013 (La Mesa)--EDCO would like to remind residents that kitchen fat, oil and grease (FOG) that’s left over from daily cooking, or after deep frying a Thanksgiving turkey, can be...
View ArticleA FULL HOUSE PACKS TASTE OF SANTEE
By the East County EaterDecember 10, 2013 (Santee) -- The Santee Chamber of Commerce hosted its 26th annual Taste of Santee at Union Bank on December 5. The place was packed for this popular event,...
View ArticleFROM BAY AREA TO COLLEGE AREA: BRIDGES BAR/GRILL/BAY SPANS THE GAP WITH...
Review by The East County Eater December 10, 2013 (San Diego) -- The Bridges Bar/Grill/Bay at 4800 Art Way (off El Cajon Boulevard near 63rd Street) in the SDSU College area has it all. A...
View ArticleTURKEY GIVEAWAY TODAY
December 19, 2013 (San Diego)--This Thursday December 19th, from 2 to 4p.m., the Neighborhood Market Association will be donating 200 turkeys tofamilies in need this holiday season.read more
View ArticleA HEARTFELT MESSAGE
Editor’s Note: We send warm wishes for a speedy recovery to Leon Thompson, our “East County Eater.” If you were at our holiday party, you'll recall Leon gleefully carving up the prime rib....
View Article“FOOD MATTERS” PRESENTATION: A CLINICAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM
By Lydia WiszA group of forward thinking “movers and shakers” in the clinical world together on November 9 to discuss how food profoundly matters. The Nutrition in Healthcare Leadership Team (NHLT) is...
View ArticleCOUNTY ANNOUNCES RAW FOOD DEMO IN CREST WITH CELEBRITY CHEF/AUTHOR MIMI KIRK
January 9, 2014 (Crest) --Local author & Chef Mimi Kirk, will show you how to make several easy, delicious and healthy raw food recipes at a special event at the Crest Library, 104 Juanita Lane...
View ArticleSMALL, LOCAL WINERIES CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT
By Sharon PennyCounty Contends Amendments Will Clarify Existing Ordinance; Wineries See Restrictions with Major Impacts January 23, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)--The County of San Diego held a...
View ArticleLUNCH-IN AT THE LA MESA BISTRO AND BAKERY
Review by Julian Rudd-FallsLa 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...
View ArticleDA! VILLAGE HOUSE KALINA SERVES UP AFFORDABLE RUSSIAN/UKRANIAN FEAST
Review by Mark GavitVillage House Kalina38302 Parkway Drive . La Mesa . CA . 91942 , (619)461-1100http://www.kalinavillagehouse.com/#!February 1, 2014 (La Mesa)--With a focus on Russian and Ukrainian...
View ArticleVALENTINE'S HIGH TEA FEB. 9 IN LEMON GROVE
February 7, 2014 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to the organization’s annual Valentine Tea on Sunday, February 9 at 2 p.m. This classic, four-course English high tea will...
View ArticleFOOD PRICES MAY RISE DUE TO DROUGHT
February 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)--The worst drought in California history is hitting farmers hard—and soon, consumers may be paying higher prices as a result.read more
View ArticleVALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND OF WINE PAIRINGS IN RAMONA
February 10, 2014 (Ramona) – Ramona vintners invite you to visit Ramona's Wine Country for Valentine's Day Weekend (Friday - Sunday), and enjoy Ramona's East End Winery Loop, a scenic drive connecting...
View ArticleTWISTED MANZANITA, NEW NAME FOR SANTEE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY
February 22, 2014 (Santee)—Gearing up to launch its brand nationally, the former Manzanita Brewing Company and Manzanita Distilling Company has announced a name change to reflect the twisted...
View ArticleLOCAL AUTHOR MIMI KIRK PRESENTS LIVE RAW FOOD DEMONSTRATION IN CREST
By Ariele JohannsonMarch 6, 2014 (Crest)--Mimi Kirk has written her second book on raw food cuisine entitled Live Raw Around the World, and it abounds with multicultural recipes from France, Spain,...
View ArticleSAVOR A TASTE OF THE OLD WEST AT PINNACLE PEAK IN SANTEE--AND SOON, LAKESIDE
By Miriam RafteryMarch 5, 2014 (Santee) – With its mesquite-grilled steaks and walls lined with neckties snipped from good-spirited patrons, Pinnacle Peak has long been a favorite dining spot in...
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