Saturday, August 29, 2026

Business

Grand Ole BBQ & Asada: The perfume of oak in Flint Springs

On a recent trip to the mountains, I made the executive decision to stop for lunch at Grand Ole BBQ and Asada in Flint Springs. This joint is the...

Grossmont Center is getting a makeover

The La Mesa City Council has approved the first phase of a widespread redevelopment project of Grossmont Center, the city's 925,000 square foot outdoor...

Bougie’s Cheese Shop brings hospitality, coziness, and flavor

As a child, Jackie Bougie’s grandparents often took her on trips to Europe, where she first encountered the vast world of artisanal cheeses. As...

Tour de Tapas brings southern Euro flair to La Mesa

New restaurant Tour de Tapas in downtown La Mesa provides a well rounded tasting experience while being easy on the wallet. With over 20...

Keeping Military Families Connected while Apart: Couple to Launch UMBO My Hero Dolls

Originally published in The Coronado Times When his son was just one month old, Matt Miller left on deployment. “I was always worried about when he...

After decades, La Mesa’s Por Favor restaurant will close

Por Favor, a staple of the La Mesa Village, will close its doors after a final day of business on June 30. "After nearly 40...