. . "I grew up in East Mesa. The food scene has always been...is barren too strong a word. No. Just sadly accurate. Caffe Boa Bistro steeply raises the quality of restaurant in the East Valley. \n\nThe wait staff is attentive, professional and trustworthy for a recommendation on what is good that day (which is just about everything). The atmosphere is tasteful organic chic that matches the tasty organic dishes. I would come just for the cheese board jammed with delicious meets, greens, cheeses and nuts. Last visit our party of seven was more than satisfied with the board between us. Match that board with the warm-out-of-the-oven bread cheerfully doled out by your server (when was the last time that happened to you?)\n\nThe prices are certainly not for a college student's budget (expect to pay at least $15 for an entr\u00E9e), and the location can be a hike for anyone not already in the area. However, East Mesa can finally say that it has a place cool enough and delectable enough to justify coming to the edge of the desert for. \n\n\n(One qualm: I have a deep love of caesar salad. Sadly that love was betrayed here with a boring plate whose main flavor was the water in the lettuce. Luckily I had stored so much goodwill from the heavenly tomato soup course earlier that I hardly even minded)"^^ . "2010-12-03T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "5"^^ . "1"^^ . "2"^^ .