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Morning meals make for healthier habits

By Stephanie Schauer

Breakfast may have a reputation for being the most important meal of the day, but how many people actually begin each day with a healthy bite?

Gingham fixes fine fare with country twist

By Kambra Potter

A new addition to the county’s fine dining scene is fittingly located in none other than La Mesa.

Bite-sized coffee shop enlivens local corner

By Brittany Fasano

An eclectic little lime-green coffeehouse decorated with distinctive artwork and nostalgic figurines brings life to a once-dead street corner in Mission Hills.

Culinary courses add flavor to local fixings

By Stephanie Schauer

In order to sustain life, it is necessary to consume nutritious foods. This is no secret. However, taking the time to prepare and cook food can be an inundating task, especially for those who consider heating a Pop-Tart in a toaster oven to be chef’s work.

Nosh on nutritious dishes at Jyoti-Bihanga

By Marie McCarty

The Normal Heights vegetarian restaurant, Jyoti-Bihanga, may have an unusual name, but it’s one worth remembering. For students craving a more wholesome dining experience, this is the place to be. While the restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine, meat-eaters and vegetarians alike will relish in a mouth-watering menu of healthy and meat-free, yet satisfying options.

San Diego bubbles over with local brews

By Sandra De La Torre

Beer. It can be the remedy to a long stressful day or the perfect addition to any meal.

On-campus bites complement waistlines

By Brittany Fasano

Some may think they are eating healthily, while, in reality, the hustle and bustle of on-campus mealtimes can become a war zone for those oblivious to the difference between healthy and unhealthy meals.

Hillcrest eatery awakens snoozing palates

By Marie McCarty

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is anything but snooze-worthy. If the vibrant, retro-themed interior — complete with sky-high ceilings and an all-glass front wall — isn’t enough to awaken night owls, the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind, organic Guatemalan coffee and sprightly staff ought to do the trick.