{"id":5594,"date":"2010-03-25T12:21:33","date_gmt":"2010-03-25T12:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/food\/lb-food-review-gets-a-taste-of-downtown\/"},"modified":"2010-03-25T12:21:33","modified_gmt":"2010-03-25T12:21:33","slug":"lb-food-review-gets-a-taste-of-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/food\/lb-food-review-gets-a-taste-of-downtown","title":{"rendered":"LB Food Review gets a Taste of Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

So by now you may know that last night was the first night of the Downtown Long Beach Associates’ Taste of Downtown at the Waterfront<\/a> at the bandstand at Pine Avenue Circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While the downtown waterfront has more than its share of chain restaurants, there are several less conglomerate restaurants participating, including Aladdin’s Grill and Cafe, Buono’s, Kavikas, and Stefano’s. I was there last night to sample a variety of dishes. Like the Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival, the currency of the realm is tickets, which sell for $1 each or a book of 12 for $10. The various dishes range in price from 1-5 tickets, meaning you can sample several of the downtown eateries’ offerings for very little cash.<\/p>\n

A full bar is available serving wine, beer, and mixed drinks, and it will be open throughout the event. Last night the band played a mix of classic rock covers and Michael Jackson tunes. Standing tables made for a handy homebase for the various food items.<\/p>\n

My favorite items were the Pulled Pork Sliders from Kavikas, at 5 tickets, and the spaghetti and meatballs from Stefano’s, which cost 2 tickets for a generous half order or 4 for a full. Gladstone’s was serving sushi rolls as well as coconut shrimp, which were both tasty for 2 tickets, and Aladdin’s had a delicious baklava. It was a neat chance to try a few of the downtown restaurants for very little money, so if you’re not busy tonight, head down and give it a whirl.<\/p>\n

As for that little parking issue, you can bring your ticket from the Pike or Aquarium structures and receive 90 minutes validation. That alone may be worth the trip downtown for a fun, affordable local night out!<\/p>\n

Taste of Downtown at the Waterfront<\/p>\n

Participating Restaurants (as of 3\/16):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aladdin’s Grill and Cafe<\/p>\n

Auld Dubliner<\/p>\n

Bubba Gump<\/p>\n

Buono’s<\/p>\n

Fuego at the Maya<\/p>\n

Gladstone’s<\/p>\n

Kavikas<\/p>\n

Mai Tai Bar<\/p>\n

Outback Steakhouse<\/p>\n

Parkers’ Lighthouse<\/p>\n

PF Chang’s<\/p>\n

Stefano’s Pizza and Pasta<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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