La Mesa Live

Chamber Launches the “La Mesa Live” Video Series

The Chamber is passionate about our members! We have created a new series to help promote them and spotlight them and ALL that they provide! This “up close and personal” visit to the business is a perfect opportunity to enhance their marketing efforts. This informative and unique video series has a variety of purposes such as: Spotlight a Chamber Member and their business, introduce the owner(s) and/or managers, share interesting facts about the business, menu of a restaurant or items for sale if retail, and other details of this business! Anything that the Chamber can do during these challenging times, to promote our members and help them gain new customers and share their business attributes is our goal! We are thrilled to announce our partnership on this project with Marvin Sears, owner of Studio M.I.F. His expertise is instrumental in making this marketing video happen!

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La Mesa Military Families Toy Drive 2021

The Holidays Just Got a Little Brighter! La Mesa Chamber Members Give the Phrase “There’s No Place Like Home for The Holidays” New Meaning By Collecting Toys for La Mesa Military Families on December 7th. We are honored to partner with the following sponsors who helped make this happen: Presenting Sponsor, EDCO, joined by Supporting Sponsors, AMR, Kirk Paving, Inc., and Amanda Hammett Insurance & Financial Services – State Farm. A grand total of over 950 toys, books and other items were purchased and collected. This project is done in partnership with Liberty Military Housing, the group that manages military housing throughout the nation.

“La Mesa Live” with Anthony’s Fish Grotto

We had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Craig Ghio, of the Ghio family at Anthony’s Fish Grotto. We are excited to show you the beautiful outdoor seating areas, remind you of the fantastic lakeside view, hear the ducks quacking and let you be transformed to another place in time. Anthony’s began serving customers 74 years ago and still use the recipes created by “Mama” Ghio today! Anthony’s is a premier, dog friendly restaurant, and they even make special dog food for your four-legged friend. Dogs are able to dine on the patio daily. Take a look and make plans to dine lakeside soon!

Anthony’s Fish Grotto | 9530 Murray Drive in La Mesa | (619) 463-0368 | www.anthonysfishgrotto.com

“La Mesa Live” Visits Cucina Basilico

We visited this authentic Italian restaurant, with chefs using family recipes. Meet Chef and Co-Owner, Stefano Panzeri, Chef and Co-Owner, Danilo De Corato and Restaurant Manager, Sara De Corato and learn about their passion for moving here from Milan to open their restaurants. This dynamic group opened their second location in La Mesa, serving the same authentic menu with genuine ingredients as their first location at 3755 Murphy Canyon Rd. in San Diego.

Cucina Basilico
7200 Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 825-3171 | cucinabasilicolamesa.com

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Meet The Hills Local Pub This Week

We were thrilled to talk with one of the owners, Marco Rodriguez, who shared their concept of the new outdoor dining area and how The Hills has changed the way they serve customers during the pandemic. This year The Hills celebrated their 6-year anniversary. This pub brings the community together through their great food, beverages and passionate community spirit. The Hills often hosts events that benefit local charities throughout the year.

8758 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa | (619) 741-7166 | www.thehillslocalpub.com

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Time to Meet Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano

Chef and owner Gerardo Ortiz shares how everything is made to order, as you order, nothing is pre-made! Enjoy lobster risotto, spicy roma shrimp, fabulous European wines & more!
5314 Baltimore Drive in La Mesa
(619) 337-9559 | www.mynonnos.com