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Pho America is no ‘foe’ to the American palate
Pho America owner Karen Tran, with brother Henry Le, show the restaurant’s clay pot rice with shrimp. Photos…
June 26, 2009
Foodie meets demand, pursues lifelong love with culinary career
Chef Lucia Robles says she prefers the client interaction of catering to the restrictions of working in restaurant…
June 5, 2009
Dining out with food allergies: how to navigate potentially fatal restaurant menus
While the average American family eats out fairly frequently, for the growing number of people who suffer from…
May 15, 2009
The Wine Press: Are wine descriptions useful information or a pretentious grocery list from some guy’s imagination?
By Dave Solzman Owner, Delius Restaurant There seems to be no end to the scents and flavors that…
May 8, 2009
First Fridays injects another dose of culture into Bixby Knolls
Bixby Knolls ushers in spring on First Fridays, April 3. Historical home movies, bronze men, drum circles, art…
April 3, 2009
Amid BK’s so-called ‘Little Italy,’ Baba Ghanouj is a welcome change
By Vicki Paris Goodman Entertainment Writer Kafta and kibbi and grape leaves, oh yes! And Sam and I…
March 19, 2009
Music lovers salivate over DiPiazza’s red hot entertainment
Locals and other groupies that share an appetite for pizza and live music fill up DiPiazza’s red diner…
October 23, 2008
Food, beverage industry leaders to be honored
The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), formerly known as The National Conference for Community and Justice…
October 9, 2008
Wine-tasting event to benefit Cal Heights neighborhood group
The California Heights Neighborhood Association is hosting a fundraiser at the Wine Crush on Sunday, October 19 from…
October 9, 2008
Local vegetarian event to benefit animal sanctuary
The community is invited to celebrate International Vegetarian Day in Long Beach with art, music, and vegan food…
September 18, 2008