Signal Tribune Newspaper

Locals and other groupies that share an appetite for pizza and live music fill up DiPiazza’s red diner booths. There’s a different band scheduled and a $4 drink special, courtesy of the bar staff, every day.
While the sun is still setting the crowd kicks the doors in at 4 p.m. when the restaurant opens. The […]

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The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), formerly known as The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), is celebrating its 34th Annual Food and Beverage Humanitarian Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 23, at The Hyatt Regency in Long Beach. There will be a reception at […]

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The California Heights Neighborhood Association is hosting a fundraiser at the Wine Crush on Sunday, October 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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The community is invited to celebrate International Vegetarian Day in Long Beach with art, music, and vegan food and beverages, all for a good cause. All proceeds from the third annual “Compassionate Cuisine” event in Long Beach, scheduled for Saturday, October 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., will go to Animal Acres farmed animal […]

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By Vicki Paris Goodman
Arts and Entertainment Editor
La Vineria Italiana’s rather nondescript drive-by curb appeal doesn’t do it justice. The restaurant is quite attractive inside, with its minimalist architectural detail creating the perfect non-competing backdrop for some impressive features. For instance, a pristine metallic structure looms large in one corner of the wholly visible kitchen area- […]

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By Vicki Paris Goodman
Arts and Entertainment Editor
I’m gonna come clean right up front- I hate buffets. I know, most people adore them. They love the variety and the fact that the more they eat, the better value they get for the price they paid. I, on the other hand, like to choose something from a […]

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By LINDA NUSBAUM
Contributing Writer
We had just finished dinner and Braden, my 16-year-old stepson, and I were driving back home from the restaurant. We were too full for dessert yet here on the drive I am thinking how good some cookies would taste right now, something little and sweet. I’m thinking we could pick up […]

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Located in the heart of Lakewood, Desserts by Design, A New Orleans Style Coffee House, opened its doors in November 2003. This unique cafe has sparked interest from local residents and surrounding cities to get out and enjoy what the restaurant has to offer- authentic New Orleans cuisine in a casual bistro setting.
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By Carol Berg Sloan
Registered Dietician
A good friend of mine works with Eggland’s Best eggs and shared this article that is perfect for back to school. I buy Eggland’s Best because they contain higher amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids than regular store-brand eggs, and most of us lack Omega-3 in the diet. Eggland’s Best eggs are […]

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The Uptown Farmers Market celebrated its first birthday on Thursday, August 14. Eighth District Councilwoman Rae Gabelich was on hand to assist in drawing tickets for the opportunity drawing, in which fresh produce and a set of four lawn chairs were given out.
Also helping out with the drawing was Milia Islam-Majeed, the new executive director […]

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By Vicki Paris Goodman
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Like the mystical phoenix, Johnny Rebs’ has risen from the ashes to begin life anew in its original North Long Beach locale. The restaurant is once again open for business!
A kitchen fire one year ago ravaged the rustic building and closed the enormously popular eatery, leaving loyal customers to […]

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by Carol Berg Sloan RD
My son David was home from college for the 4th of July weekend and I of course went crazy making all his favorite dishes. I found the ice cream maker that my son’s best friend’s Chris’s mom, Cheryl Redgate, had given David for a high school graduation present and thought, “Why […]

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Paula Moulton has lived enough life for several people. She is sharing her unique story of struggle, despair, hope and triumph through her insightful memoir and wine making guide Seasons Among the Vines: Life Lessons from the California Wine Country.
Moulton’s poignant memoir is part manual on natural grape farming techniques that inspires readers outside the […]

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By Carol Berg Sloan
Registered Dietitian
The popularity of Jerry Seinfeld’s wife Jessica’s cookbook Deceptively Delicious has many registered dietitians, moms and nutrition experts buzzing. Is it okay to deceive your kids into eating vegetables? Does sneaking broccoli or carrots into brownies make healthier eaters? Does it matter how you get kids to eat more fruits and […]

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Bixby Knolls eatery Four Olives Café is turning its attention to evening service as it changes its business hours. Four Olives will now be open Tuesdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Four Olives Café is located at 4276 Atlantic Avenue in Bixby […]

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Baja Sonora Mexican restaurant in Bixby Knolls will have customers jumping with excitement as it launches it Bean Counting Contest. Starting Wednesday, March 19, the restaurant will have a large jar of beans on display and the person who guesses closest to how many beans are in the jar will win a fully catered meal […]

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Let’s face it. Wine can be a confusing, intimidating and sometimes an even downright scary topic under the right (or maybe wrong) circumstances. Many times we find ourselves agreeing with the opinions of other people, whom we believe know what they are talking about, so as not to sound foolish.
Most of us have encountered a […]

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The Gaslamp Restaurant is having weekly wine tastings each Thursday night. For the month of February, enjoy the international tastes of Spain’s Tempranillo, Italy’s traditional Barbera grapes, and get a taste of Napa with the Stags Leap Wine Cellars collection. Tastings take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and for the cost of $20 […]

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By Dave Solzman, Columnist
Over the past 20 years I have opened many bottles of wine for many customers at the various establishments that together constitute my career in the restaurant industry. Here’s how I experience it.
The customer orders a particular bottle or asks for a recommendation and I scurry off, praying to the wine inventory […]

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Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati, two women who love food, cooking and Trader Joe’s, found themselves wishing there were a cookbook devoted to their favorite grocer. When they realized one didn’t exist, they decided to write one themselves.
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Delius Restaurant invites the public to an information gathering Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. regarding the restaurant’s Culinary Arts Cruise. Learn about 2008’s voyage through the Mexican Riviera, Sea of Cortez and the Copper Canyon. Refreshments will be available and RSVPs to the meeting are recommended. To RSVP, contact Sandy at (562) 426-9130 or […]

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Bamboo Teri House now offers a new service for busy diners. In addition to their phone ordering service, customers can now order their favorite Japanese foods online at the Bamboo Teri House Web site. The service is a pre-paid take-out alternative through Gimmegrub.com. Visitors can view the whole menu, pay online and pick up their […]

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By Heather Posey,
Staff Writer
Long Beach residents have another reason to get up in the morning. Bagel Barn is back and better than ever, thanks to new owner Eleanor Sia.
After nearly 10 years of working along Long Beach Boulevard, Sia was hard-pressed to find a local bagel shop that appealed to her healthy tastes.
“I would always […]

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