Long Beach may not be the first California city that comes to mind for culinary culture, but a recent visit proved that it has plenty to rival its northern neighbor, Los Angeles. Here are five places to check out the next time you find yourself in Long Beach.<\/p>\n
Tantalum Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> 4th Street Vine<\/strong><\/a> Beachwood BBQ and Brewing<\/strong><\/a>
\n6272 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
\n(562) 431-1414
\nSpecializing in New Californian Cuisine (with international influences), Tantalum will please even the pickiest of foodies. Settle into the Asian-inspired interior and order up a tantalizing entr\u00e9e like Miso Caramelized Butterfish, Plum Hoisin Chicken, or a flavorful Kobe Beef Burger. Tantalum has a great happy hour, too.<\/p>\n
\n2142 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
\n(562) 343-5463
\nIf you\u2019re in the mood for a cozy wine bar, look no further. 4th Street Vine is known for their unique wine<\/a> flights, so order one up with a few tasty small plates to go with it. It wine isn\u2019t your thing, you can always settle into a comfy couch with a draft Belgian beer. 4th Street Vine features live jazz on the weekends.<\/p>\n
\n210 E. 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
\n(562) 436-4020
\nFor mouth-watering BBQ and craft beers, head straight to Beachwood BBQ and Brewing. This locally-owned restaurant takes the best of BBQ and beer and adds innovative twists to awaken your palette. Everything is homemade on-site— absolutely delicious.
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\nAlegria Cocina Latina<\/a><\/strong>
\n101 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
\n(562) 436-3388
\nLocated on the bustling Pine Avenue, Alegria Cocina Latina specialized in innovative Latin cuisine. With a lively ambiance (live music and Flamenco dancing on the weekend), tantalizing cuisine, and tasty cocktails, you simply can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n