Eastgate: This once mighty fortification of commerce supplanted itself in Brainerd in ’62—the “east gate,” as if Chattanooga were some sort of medieval walled city. Although a far cry of its former self, this proverbial ghost mall does have plans in motion for a renaissance of its former glory. The food court presently only has one house residing at court, aptly named The Food House. Thus, a few of my valiant foodie knights and I stormed Eastgate last Saturday, armed with plastic knives and forks.