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Coastal Cuisine of Latin America with a View

By Greer Wylder

March 26, 2014

You will be hard pressed to find a restaurant with a better view in Long Beach, save for the Sky Room in Long Beach, than Fuego at Hotel Maya that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant specializes in the coastal cuisine of Latin America created by award-winning Executive Chef Victor Juarez. Fuego’s indoor-outdoor dining area offers spectacular views of downtown Long Beach and the Queen Mary. Anytime of the year, it’s a local’s favorite for fresh seafood--shrimp, oysters, mussels, lobster and tangy ceviche. They also offer an array of appetizers, as well as tacos, tortas and entrées.…

Simmzy’s special for EAT LBC

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2014

With the upcoming inaugural Eat LBC, Long Beach Restaurant Week on March 30-April 5, it’s time to make plans to try some of the areas 50 eateries participating in the city’s first ever restaurant week. Each restaurant offers a prix fixe menu priced at $26 and $38 per person for dinner with wine pairing options at select locations. One of our favorite Long Beach restaurants, Simmzy’s at Belmont Shore, specializing in upscale pub foods, wood fired pizzas, craft beer and boutique wines has created a special Eat LBC prix menu for restaurant week. If you can make it in, you…

Veggie Grill Comp Lunch With Us

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2014

Veggie Grill, the popular West Coast fast-casual concept committed to revolutionizing the way people think about vegetarian food is offering a complimentary lunch to 10 of our readers on Thursday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Irvine Crossroads location. Veggie Grill offers delicious vegetarian food year-round, and with so many meat-free options; it’s the ideal choice for those observing Lent or taking on a personal challenge. At the lunch, Veggie Grill will also offer a list of other restaurants in the area who cater to Vegetarian diners. To RSVP for the lunch, email us at info@pacific-creative.digital. Only, the first…

40 Day Sacrifice

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2014

Whether you’re one of the 1.2 million Catholics living in Orange County who observes Lent (March 5 to April 17), or a non-Catholic who is giving up something you love as a personal challenge, during the next 40 days, many quick service restaurants are offering a limited time fish or vegetarian option. Wienerschnitzel: The world’s largest hot dog chain has just released its “UnDER the Sea Trio” menu items. The Sea Dog, the Fish Wrap and Fish ‘n Chips. wienerschnitzel.com Panda Express: is introducing Golden Szechuan Fish, made with 100 percent wild North Pacific Cod. In addition, Panda Express offers Honey…

Cinepolis’ Spring Cocktails

By Greer Wylder

March 03, 2014

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is the go-to theater for a first-class movie-going experience with locations in Orange County in Laguna Niguel and Rancho Santa Margarita. The Cinemas boast state-of-the-art, digital auditoriums, leather reclining chairs, swivel tables and call service buttons for food and beverage orders during a film. Ticket prices range from $13.50 -$19.50—with a surcharge for 3D films. Guests can also relax in the lounge-style lobby, bar/restaurant area or outdoor patio dining area before the movie starts. The menu offers favorites such as a chopped short rib burger, Cobb salad, spicy buffalo chicken wrap and sushi. Guests can also…