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The Best of Peruvian Cuisine in Long Beach
02.22.19
Discover some of the best in Peruvian foods at Aji Peruvian Cuisine at Long Beach's thriving Retro Row. It’s also a great dining choice to visit during Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week on Sunday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, March 2. The special three-course prix-fixe menu is just $35, and you’ll get a delicious sampling of the tastes and colors of Peru.
First Course choices include Solterito de Quinua, Golden Beet Salad, Papa Rellena de Carne, Anticucho de Carne, Causa Cocktail, or Ceviche Moderno.
Second Course choices include Ají de Gallina, Arrocito Norteño, Shrimp Chaufa, Seco de Res, and Aji’s most popular dish, Lomito Saltado, sautéed beef tenderloin, with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, hand-cut fries and steamed rice.
Third Course choices include Flan Picarones, Lúcuma Ice Cream, Flourless Chocolate Cake
Designed with a social dining experience in mind, Aji’s dishes are meant to be shared in a true Peruvian fashion. Chef Mitto creates irresistible specials every weekend, which he complements with a wide selection of wines from all of the world. Aji also offers 16 craft brews on tap and by the bottle that rotate frequently. The rustic but contemporary ambiance is perfect for group celebrations, date night or even the solo nightcap.
Open 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
2308 E. 4th St. in Long Beach. 949.562.439.8545.
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Fine Free Library Days at OC Public Library
02.21.19
OC Public Libraries is offering “Fine Free Library Days” through Feb. 24. Any items with overdue fines or items that have been marked as "lost" can be returned and related fines and fees waived.
Demonstrating the library’s mission of providing access to library services for all County residents, OC Public Libraries will be initiating “Fine Free Library Days” to support local communities and welcome back patrons who may have avoided the library because of their fines.
During a similar event in 2011, entitled “Amnesty Week”, 6,700 overdue items were brought back to the library system, equaling $167,925 in returned materials. A survey of 18 branches during that time period revealed attendance up over 4,500 users from the same week the previous year. This increase demonstrated that the Amnesty Week was successful in promoting the library and library services, as well as bringing patrons physically into the library.
“The library offers so many great programs, from storytimes, to job help, to free lunches during the summer months. Through this program, we want to make sure patrons come into the branches and learn about these services,” said Supervisor Andrew Do.
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