Wednesday is Now Whiskey Day at The Stave
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- By Alex Roman |
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 17:18

Building on its mission to be a classic-style full bar, Downtown Long Beach’s The Stave recently launched Whiskey Wednesdays, which will feature rotating flights of the tasty distilled beverage.
Add a commentNomad Asian Bistro Brings Adventurous Chinese to The Marketplace
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- By Noah Kelly |
- Monday, 13 May 2013 13:07

Nomad Asian Bistro specializes in a northwestern Chinese cuisine that uses Mediterranean spices--like cumin--for a wildly aromatic experience. But don’t worry, some favorite staples of Chinese cuisine are still on the menu in force.
Add a comment5 Places in Long Beach to Go Loco on Taco Tuesday
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- By Brian Addison |
- Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:57
Unquestionably, the corny title is part of what makes Taco Tuesday awesome. But in honesty, it’s all about the grub and we hope to bring you to a variety of spaces and places throughout Long Beach that will make you do a lil’ happy dance every Tuesday.
Disneyland Mexican at Tequila Jack's
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- By Annie Merkley |
- Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:45
My friends and I were in search of a margarita in the afternoon sun, and we decided to try out Tequila Jacks. We scored a table right at the edge overlooking the boats bobbing like apples in Rainbow Harbor. It really is a pretty view.
Add a commentNino's Italian Restaurant: Better than Ever
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- By Chris Livingston |
- Wednesday, 01 May 2013 08:07

Dianne and I were looking for someplace to have dinner last Friday night, and I suggested that we go to Nino's to see how they were doing since the Kitchen Nightmares filming that we had attended. As many of you know, the filming and transformation was one of great change for this family-owned Italian eatery, which has been in Bixby Knolls since 1958. With not only changes to the menu, but also many stylistic changes to the décor inside and out, you can see, smell, and feel the difference.
Add a commentLocal Coffee Is Where It's At
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- By Annie Merkley |
- Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:27
People are wising up to the idea that local is better. Shopping local supports our community, and more often than not, it is much better quality. Locally roasted coffee makes for an incredibly delectable brew.
Add a commentBest Breakfast: The Crooked Duck
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- By Brian Addison |
- Wednesday, 17 April 2013 13:27

This relatively new breakfast joint will hopefully have the resilience of the duck, as readers are wowed by the restaurant's breakfast offerings (particularly the chicken fried steak and Monte Cristo sandwich).
Add a commentBest Dessert Spot: Sweet Jill's Bakery
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- By Sarah Bennett |
- Tuesday, 16 April 2013 13:27

Walking into Sweet Jill’s on Second Street is like walking into a sugar-laced dream world where chocolate frosting covers the top of every brownie and pastries are pulled apart to reveal cinnamon-apple centers.
Add a commentBest Cambodian Restaurant: Phnom Penh Noodle
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- By Sarah Bennett |
- Monday, 15 April 2013 13:27

From the outside, Phnom Penh Noodle—aka “The Shack”—looks just like the house it was built into decades ago. But between the hours of 6AM and 3PM, the renovated wood interior is bustling with a diverse breakfast and lunch crowd scrambling for dirt cheap bowlfuls of flavorful Cambodian noodle soup and plates of stir-fried delicacies.
Add a commentBest Place to Get an Authentic Taco: Taqueria La Mexicana
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- By Sarah Bennett |
- Friday, 12 April 2013 13:27

With more than 40% of the city’s population claiming Latino heritage, there were bound to be a lot of good contendors for the Best Authentic Taco category, but, unfortunately, none can compare to Taqueria La Mexicana’s, both in quality and accessibility.
Add a commentThaddeus' International Award-Winning Chili
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- By Thaddeus Anderson |
- Thursday, 11 April 2013 09:27
This simple recipe that feeds 4 people has allowed me to win multiple awards at many chili cook-off contests from Southern California all the way down to La Bufadora, Mexico.
Add a commentBest Dive Bar: The Stache Bar
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- By Sarah Bennett |
- Thursday, 11 April 2013 09:27
A prime example of a Long Beach hidden gem, The Stache Bar is the kind of classy dive that Silver Lake hipsters wish they had.
Add a commentBest Barista: Jay at Portfolio
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- By Greggory Moore |
- Tuesday, 09 April 2013 15:27

Kerstin Kansteiner may be Portfolio's owner, but 13-year veteran Jay owns the place. He's not just there most evenings, he's fully present, engaged with not just the patron in front of him but with the front room, the back room, even what's gong on outside.
Add a commentL'Opera
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- By Annie Merkley |
- Thursday, 04 April 2013 10:15
The late evening spring sun cascaded in over the urban backdrop. The interior is spacious and could easily accommodate large groups, but it retains an intimate quality, and would make for a perfect date night. It also works magnificently for just going out to eat with friends who love and appreciate good food and wine.
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