GETTING OUT > NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE LONG BEACH.Byline: PHILLIP ZONKEL >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. The Broadway Corridor is one of Long Beach's most diverse stretches, with an eclectic makeup of restaurants, drink emporiums, fashion boutiques and shops. >dining Diners looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ethnic cuisine will have plenty to choose from. And there's no shortage of options for hungry vegetarians. Cafe Ambrosia ambrosia (ămbrō`zhə), in Greek mythology, food and drink with which the Olympian gods preserved their immortality. Extraordinarily fragrant, ambrosia was probably conceived of as a purified and idealized form of honey. 1923 E. Broadway (562) 432-1098 Take a seat on the outside patio near the fire pit or fireplace, or inside, next to a wall of wines. All are good seats. Then select from a menu of mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. Mediterranean dishes, including a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Chen's 2131 E. Broadway (562) 439-0309 The bright red doors are a warm invitation. Inside, carved chairs and crimson lanterns set a comfortable mood. And the menu has something for everyone: piles of vegetables for vegans and spicy shrimp and pork for meat-eaters. Coco Reno's 3400 E. Broadway (562) 438-9381 The dining area might be the size of a phone booth, but the food is great -- authentic Mexican fare, with no lard, that even vegetarians can enjoy. Tofu and mushroom tacos are on the menu. Christy's Ristorante 3937 E. Broadway (866) 919-5774 Looking for an upscale Italian restaurant that goes beyond the usual spaghetti and meatballs Noun 1. spaghetti and meatballs - spaghetti with meatballs in a tomato sauce dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" ? This is the place, with a menu that offers papaya-crusted halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. and pumpkin ravioli. The restaurant is owned by Christy Bono, daughter of Sonny Bono Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (January 16 1935 – January 5 1998) was an American record producer, singer, actor, and politician whose career spanned over three decades. and his first wife, Donna. >shopping This is definitely the place to shop for a gift for the person who has everything -- assuming they don't already have all the magic potions they could ask for. The Crypt on Broadway 1712 E. Broadway (562) 983-6560 www.cryptleather.com/longbeach Here's your one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for erotic paraphernalia. The impressive array of items that will spice up anyone's sex life includes fetish fetish (fĕt`ĭsh), inanimate object believed to possess some magical power. The fetish may be a natural thing, such as a stone, a feather, a shell, or the claw of an animal, or it may be artificial, such as carvings in wood. and bondage gear, bedroom toys, and lingerie. The Eye of the Cat 3314 E. Broadway (562) 438-3569 www.eyeofthecat.net For more than 30 years, this store has been on the shopping list of locals interested in the occult, Wicca or metaphysics. The store has more than 200 herbs, such as mandrake mandrake, plant of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), the source of a narcotic much used during the Middle Ages as a pain-killer and perhaps the subject of more superstition than any other plant. and golden seal powder, and an extensive selection of oils, candles and incense. They also teach classes in spell-casting, psychic development, magical herbalism herbalism /her·bal·ism/ (er´-) (her´bal-izm) the medical use of preparations containing only plant material. and beginning Wicca. Iguana iguana (ĭgwä`nə), name for several large lizards of the family Iguanidae, found in tropical America and the Galapagos. The common iguana (Iguana iguana 3440 E. Broadway (562) 433-1713 www.culturalgiftshop.com Ethnic and folk art folk art, the art works of a culturally homogeneous people produced by artists without formal training. The forms of such works are generally developed into a tradition that is either cut off from or tenuously connected to the contemporary cultural mainstream. from Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe are the specialties at this multicultural gift shop. Iguana has collectibles, fabrics, tapestries, lamps and furniture. >nightlife Have the liquid of your choice in the atmosphere of your choice. The Wine Crush 3131 E. Broadway (562) 438-9463 www.thewinecrush.com More than 400 boutique wines are available at this niche store. Everything from a variety of domestics (Justin, Cakebread Cellars, Silver Oak, among others) to selections from 10 countries. A wine-tasting is hosted every weekend in an adjacent tasting room and the outdoor garden, where guests can sample from more than 300 wines. Mine Shaft 1720 E Broadway (562) 436-2433 www.mineshaftbar.com This favorite neighborhood watering hole is popular with the Levi-leather crowd and the men who like them. But don't be bashful bash·ful adj. 1. Shy, self-conscious, and awkward in the presence of others. See Synonyms at shy1. 2. Characterized by, showing, or resulting from shyness, self-consciousness, or awkwardness. , everyone is welcome. A jukebox, pool tables and dart boards make for a relaxing evening. The Library 3418 E. Broadway (562) 433-2393 Decorated as a turn-of-the-century reading room, this coffee house is cozy and offers a wonderful selection of coffees, lattes and desserts. Comfortable chairs are spread about and the shelves are filled with used books. The location is also prime for people watching. Vintage Tea Leaf 969 E. Broadway (562) 435-5589 www.vintagetealeaf.com Pick out an antique bone china cup and grab a hat. It's tea time. Inside the spacious, Victorian-era tea room, which comfortably serves 80, guests are seated in relaxing arm chairs amid antique furniture. The menu includes 120 teas, including custom blends, and a wide selection of sandwiches, scones and desserts. >culture & recreation It's tough to beat an ocean view when you're out and about. Bluff Park Corner of Junipero Avenue and Ocean Boulevard It's not part of the Broadway Corridor, but it's only two blocks south and worth the short walk. This gorgeous park sits atop a bluff and has a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean. Gentle sea breezes along a footpath make it a perfect location for joggers, walkers, dogs and strollers. Long Beach Museum of Art The Long Beach Museum of Art is a museum located on Ocean Blvd. in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California. The museum occupies the historic 1912 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house (designed by Charles Alonzo Rich[1]) and a new two-story 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119 www.lbma.org Located in Bluff Park with a wonderful Pacific Ocean view, the museum campus includes a historic 1912 home. Exhibits range from American decorative arts objects and early- 20th-century European art to California Modernism. Gallery 33 3202 E. Broadway (562) 433-1496 www.gallery33east.com Contemporary art by living artists is on display here. The four-salon gallery spotlights the work of established and emerging local artists as well as that of gallery owner Michael Sterns. Every month, new art is rotated in, and exhibit openings allow artists to mingle with patrons. CAPTION(S): 3 photos, map Photo: (1) Co-owners Jorge Valdez, left, and Tom Reed specialize in multicultural gifts at Iguana. (2) no caption (food) (3) no caption (tea) Map: Long Beach |
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