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"Located in Chula Vista’s Otay Ranch community inside the Millenia Commons shopping center, this outpost of Grater Grilled Cheese began as a food truck in 2011 and opened its first storefront in 2014; owners Bernardo and Maya Kanarek plan to relaunch franchising in early 2021. I note they currently operate locations in Mission Valley, Irvine, and Huntington Beach after shuttering their Del Mar Heights outpost earlier this year, and also run a related eatery, Grater Greens, in the Mission Valley area. The menu centers on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches made from a blend of five cheeses on sourdough, with house specialties like the Lobster Grilled Cheese (sautéed lobster), the Nashville Hot (fried chicken), and the Texas Grilled Cheese (barbecued short ribs); sandwiches are customizable with bread options and a variety of toppings and spreads. The menu also includes burgers, appetizers, sides, loaded truffle fries, and mac and cheese. The Otay Ranch location is open for takeout and delivery Monday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m." - Candice Woo