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Former Social Distortion Drummer Dishes at his Rockin’ Long Beach Restaurant Featuring Live Music

07.29.21

The Pike Restaurant & Bar, the iconic Long Beach dining destination and watering hole owned by Chris Reece, former drummer for Social Distortion, is rockin’ the city once again with its line-up of good food, creative cocktails, and live entertainment.  

“It’s like the band is back together,” said Reece, who in 2002 transformed a rundown diner into a sought-after restaurant and music venue. “Most of my staff, many of whom have been here for years, are back working at The Pike. The kitchen is humming, the bar is abuzz and we’re continuing to fill the calendar with nightly entertainment. Things are headed in the right direction.” 

The Pike’s menu is inspired by Reece’s travels both near and far. The fish tacos are a result of trips enjoyed in Baja, California, while the fish and chips recall time spent in London. Other favorites include salads, sandwiches, burgers and seafood. 

Classic cocktails are infused with contemporary twists, such as an Old Fashioned made with lavender bitters or a Paloma with hints of rosemary and jalapeno. Nothin’ But a Gin Thang pays homage to Long Beach’s most famous rapper and is made with Snoop Dogg’s Indoggo Gin. There are also a handful of beers on taps and by the bottle, which are served in pint glasses adorned with the unmistakable Social D logo – a hat-wearing skeleton with a cigarette in one hand and a martini in the other. 

By day, The Pike is the go-to place for lunch and dinner but come evening it’s all about the live entertainment.  In addition to local acts that include high-energy DJs and indie bands, The Pike also attracts solo artists and touring bands. Reece himself takes to the stage Sunday afternoons to jam with JP McDermott, a rockabilly band, as well as jazz and blues combo Smith & Malone.

For many years, the 4th Street location was known as Chipper’s Corner. Reece purchased the building in 2002 and began transforming the space from an old-school diner to a local hangout with a retro vibe.  

The restaurant’s moniker pays homage to the city’s once-popular Coney Island-like seaside boardwalk that was raised in the late 1970s as part of downtown’s redevelopment. The restaurant’s interior is a mix of nostalgia and grit with a long bar lined with vintage vinyl stools, communal tables and an elevated banquette running along the back wall and designed so guests watch the performers from their vantage point. 

Walls are punctuated with old posters and photographs depicting Long Beach’s history coupled with Social Distortion logos and memorabilia.  A back parking lot has been recently replaced with a new outdoor patio and custom tiki bar. 

The restaurant, located on Retro Row at 1836 E. 4th Street, is now open daily from noon to 2 a.m. with food served until 10 p.m. 

562.437.4453 or visit online at pikelongbeach.com.

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Slapfish Launches Line of Signature Hot Sauces

07.29.21

Slapfish, the modern seafood shack known for its high quality and sustainable seafood, has launched a line of signature hot sauces for sale online. The Slapfish sauces are all-natural and gluten-free, with no msg or preservatives. Initially offering three flavors, the casual seafood brand will expand its line of sauces and launch seasonings later this year. 

The Slapfish Signature Red Hot Sauce, or Trinidad, is named after the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper and its origin on the southwest coast of Trinidad. This red sauce is the most traditional, beginning with a trace of vinegar, and quickly offset by the peak of peppered flavor, then finishing with a light tingle of spice leading to the next bite. 

The Pineapple Habanero is a hot sauce that can be enjoyed by most anyone. The Habanero pepper and fresh Pineapple create a cool, sweet taste that elevates in warmth from bite to bite. This sauce is terrific on tacos, chicken, and pizza. 

The Slapfish Cali Verde is a milder green hot sauce that jumps from a cool lime base to the heat of jalapenos. Each bite is even in flavor and effect, and the jalapenos do not overpower the addition to any dish. This sauce pairs well with tacos, chicken, fish, or any dish where you’d like to turn up the flavor and add a little heat.

The sauces are available in 5oz bottles for $8 and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. Purchase the sauces, Slapfish apparel, and other merchandise at slapfishrestaurant.com. 

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