La Mesa Pizzaworks is drawing attention as one of San Diego County's few full-service kosher pizzerias, according to Times of San Diego. The restaurant is co-owned by Yuda and Sarah Piha at 7406 University Ave. in La Mesa.

The source article reported that Yuda Piha, who was born in Jerusalem, built the restaurant around both kosher dietary rules and familiar American pizza expectations. That includes kosher alternatives for popular toppings such as pepperoni.

Piha told Times of San Diego that the business was created to fill a gap in the local food scene, while still serving customers beyond the Jewish community. The restaurant also hosts school fundraisers and draws diners from across the region.

Like many small food businesses, La Mesa Pizzaworks is dealing with rising operating costs, including fuel and distributor delivery fees. For Santee residents, the story adds another nearby East County food stop to know, especially for families looking for kosher dining options without driving into coastal or central San Diego.

Source: Times of San Diego, "La Mesa Pizzaworks fills kosher niche for East County pizza lovers."