Aji Peruvian is one of my top picks for Dine LBC, happening right now until Sunday May 1st, 2016. I visit this lovely restaurant several weeks ago and fall completely in love with it, as well as its owner, Rosita Wang. Maybe it is because her story resonates a little with mine, being Chinese living […]
Top Picks for Dine LBC 2016 (April 23rd-May 1st)
If you’ve been following my posts in the last year, you’ll see that I’ve been exploring a lot more in and around Long Beach. If you’ve not, then let me tell you this – GO TO LONG BEACH! The number of independently owned eateries are aplenty, and the majority of them are really good. Dine […]
new contender Saint & Second in Long Beach is here to stay
I have been hearing Saint & Second on several people’s lips of late. As usual, I try not to read too much about restaurants before visiting, so not to tarnish my own view, with other people’s perceptions. Long Beach is always a little trying when it comes to parking, however, we are extremely lucky and […]
Fox Coffeeshop — vegan, coffee and more
I meet with an alumni friend at a little cafe in a part of Long Beach I have never ventured to before. My friend is vegetarian which was why he suggests we meet at this little vegan/ vegetarian spot. Fox Coffeeshop is a little gem nestled in between some dive bars and strange businesses, as well […]
Roxanne’s & a not-so-secret speakeasy: Exhibition Room
When my friend says to me “we’re going to this place in Long Beach,” all I do is comply. I have no pre-conceived notions, nor do I have any inclinations as to what it is we’re doing. I place my trust in him, that I’ll have a good time. As we step inside Roxanne’s, a […]