December 11, 2006
BEST PLACE IN LB FOR SUSHI!!
Even though this restaurant has gone from Japengo to Gapengo and now Apengo, its my Belmont Shore standard! Excellent sushi selection! Great Service and relaxing atmosphere. Great for a date or even a group party! Right on 2nd street so perfect for pre-bar hoping. Especially since they have 2 for 1 large hot sake every night!!
Dishes I tried:
Koren Spare Rib Roll
A meal in itself! This one is my favorite item on the menu!
Z Pizza International
5718 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA
(562) 961-7157
Cuisine:
Pizza, Vegetarian
December 11, 2006
Not your ordinary Pizza!
Love this place for pizza nights(or lunch!)! Awesome pizza creations and super healthy compared to your everyday pie. Order enough and a free pizza is coming your way!
Dishes I tried:
Casablanca
My favorite pizza by far! Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, riccota, roasted garlic sauce, & parmesan. Add on bbq or lime chicken…sooooo tasty!
Porto's Bakery & Party Store
315 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA
(818) 956-5996
Cuisine:
Bakeries, Cuban, Cafe
December 11, 2006
A must stop when you are in the Glendale/Los Feliz area
I love portos so much that when I lived in Glendale and worked near Ktown I would drive back to Glendale just for lunch! Anytime I’m going to be even remotely close to that area I will go out of my way to stop by!
Love their sandwiches, no one can beat a $2-4 fresh cuban sandwich! I totally agree that their potato balls and fruit tarts are a must buy EVERYTIME!
For any special occasion their cakes are the best, by far! You can even order a full sheet fruit tart!!!
The lines may look long, but their service is quick and efficent. This bakery works like clock work and that’s why people keep coming back despite the crowds.
Dishes I tried:
Fruit tarts
super yummy!!
Cha Cha Cha
656 N Virgil Ave
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 664-7723
Cuisine:
Caribbean, Basque, Casual dining
December 12, 2006
Amazing hidden spot!
Love the Caribbean cuisine! Fun restaurant in the Silver Lake area! Everyone loves the jerk chicken, but the menu has lots of other tastey items. Order a bunch of different items and share! Make sure you grab a pitcher of sangria while you’re there!
Dishes I tried:
Po Boy Sandwich
my favorite lunch menu item. so yummy with the plantains!
Seafood Pasta
great pasta dish that i can never finish in one sitting!
Schooner or Later
241 N Marina Dr
Long Beach, CA
(562) 430-3495
Cuisine:
Brunch, American, Hamburgers
December 13, 2006
Perfect Sunday Brunch!
Sunday is saved for Schooner or Later! The prefect place to pick up a mimosa or bloody mary. Their food is always good and I have yet to be disappointed by anything on the menu. Its always filling!
The wait can be up to 1hr, but you can put your name in and kill time at the farmers market near by, The marina is a great backdrop to your lazy Sunday. Although beware sitting outside your chances of getting pooped on is pretty high! The table unbrellas don’t offer you or your food much protection.
**I would usually give 5 stars to my favorite places, but this one gets minus one for their service. We always get stuck with the same waitress who doesn’t pay any attention to us and flirts with other customers/friends.
Dishes I tried:
The Mess
Might not sound to appetizing, but this dish is super yummy! Get a half order, its even filling enough for your average guy!

justin
12/11/20062 for 1 sake every night??! wow