The most patriotic day of the year is rapidly approaching. In the city of Long Beach, playing the role of an at-home pyrotechnician this Fourth of July is not only hazardous, but also illegal. If your plans got cancelled or you simply had no plans from the start here is[Read More…]
Tag: food
Where to find cheap and local food as a new CSULB student
As a new student at Cal State Long Beach, the number one concern besides how to get from one class to the other is where to grub. Sure, you could always stop by one of the four convenience stores on campus and grab a soda or bag of chips (if[Read More…]
Frank N Fries finds home in Long Beach community
Nearly a year before its grand opening, Long Beach’s gourmet hot dog eatery Frank n Fries had already built a cult following and become one of the most talked about openings in Long Beach. Their secret? A banner displaying their business name and logo along with the words “coming soon.”[Read More…]
Food Fight: the European Union versus the Federal Drug Administration
Just when we thought bread loaves were yoga mat free, the United States dines on disregard once again. The country’s household donut sprinkles are under risk of reform by the Food and Drug Administration, in light of research that states that their make-up of partially hydrogenated oils, known as trans[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: The Funnel House
Need a restaurant with unique desserts for that special day out? The Funnel House is a great place to enjoy delicious handcrafted treats on any occasion! The Funnel House specializes in original recipe items that include fresh funnel cakes, churros, cookies, ice cream sandwiches and much more. In 2005, co-owners[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: Saddle Ranch
Pretending to be a celebrity by waving openly from the outdoor patio area at passing tour buses, is an understandable side effect of dining at the Saddle Ranch on Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, free valet parking followed by entering an entirely Western themed bar and restaurant, adorned in everything wooden,[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: George’s Greek Cafe
Did you know that a Mediterranean diet is found to be associated with significant health benefits that include lower rates of heart disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s? At least it is according to the British Medical Journal. The diet has its own food pyramid, where it shows vegetables, fruits,[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: The Crema Café
If you are looking for a delicious start on a sunny day the Crema Café is the place to go! This breakfast and lunch only café is located in beautiful downtown Seal Beach on Main Street. You can enjoy your meal inside or outside on the cozy patio, if you’re[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: Simmzy’s Gastropub Review
I like good food… a lot. And my boyfriend likes eating a lot of food. So eating out adds up pretty quickly. Being the broke college kids that we are, we want to make sure that when we do go out, it’s worth the extra $$$. Now we can add[Read More…]
Flavor Focus: Sconeage Bakery
No one really talks about scones that much. Cookies, cupcakes and all the other glamorous baked goods somehow just steal all the attention. And Starbuck’s version of a scone, which is basically just a giant glazed cookie, isn’t helping the pastry’s image much. I was opened to the possibilities of[Read More…]