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Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa News & Stories
Why San Diego Starbucks are suffering
The last time I attended a Reader meeting at Starbucks, I noticed that most of the soft, comfortable chairs were gone. The days of lingering with friends, toasting Frappuccinos and lattes, or drinking a Trenta …
October 15, 2025
Gonzo Report: Cool music & hot & sour soup at Mira Mesa's Golden Island
“Are you a swing dancer?” asks the woman from a table adjacent to mine. She smiles, verifying that the question is indeed intended for me. I tell her no, I’m a writer, but this doesn’t …
August 14, 2025
Mang Tomas, banana ketchup barred in San Diego
Rumors of a U.S. ban on popular Filipino condiments such as Mang Tomas, banana ketchup, and other traditional sauces have spurred panic buying among Filipino Americans in San Diego County and beyond. The FDA recently …
December 2, 2024
Gonzo Report: Jazz jam at a private party
“People say I’m too nice to play jazz,” says bassist Paul Tillery. He’s unloading an upright bass to perform at California English with guitarist Jon Garner as a duo. They’re replacing Amanda Portela, who had …
November 28, 2024
Gonzo Report: Eating dinner while little kids mock-mosh at Golden Island
“Jazz is whatever the fuck you say it is.” I tell guitarist Aaron Lind, whose organ trio is performing at Golden Island Dim Sum and Asian Cuisine in Mira Mesa tonight. Though I’m not opposed …
November 14, 2024
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