Another venture into Long Beach, this time, lunch at Restauration. We arrive to a beautifully quaint place and I stop for a moment to admire it. It is utterly charming. I snap a few photos before the dining room fills up, but then realize it is the patio where everyone is sitting. I’m not usually […]
Kihon — Long Beach
My first encounter with Kihon is at the Long Beach Restaurant Week event earlier this year. I remember going back many times to eat the delicious item featuring octopus. It is Kihon which stands out among the other participants, and I’m embarrased to say, I eat more than my fair share here. Then, a few […]
Padre — Long Beach
I have a policy of not visiting a restaurant in its first month of opening but I broke it this weekend. Padre in Long Beach opened Saturday evening without pomp and circumstance. In fact, they just very quietly opened their doors and waited for people to go in. But why did I break my own policy […]
Brix at the Shore — Long Beach
I’ve been venturing to Long Beach a little more recently. There’s been a few eateries dotted around that city which are worth visiting, the majority of them independently owned, each offering something unique and specific. Brix at the Shore is one of these places. Situated on the corner of Claremont and E 2nd Avenue, it is indescript until you […]
