By Kathleen Mest Photos by Izzy Juarez Just in time for laid-back picnics while enjoying concerts, movies, and other summer activities in the park and beach, these sandwiches were picked for their yum factor and ordering ease; they are perfect to take with you (or dine-in). Thunderbolt Pizza 4085 Atlantic Ave, 90807 @thunderboltpizza With only three sandwiches on their menu, Thunderbolt Pizza is not a sandwich place, but it’s home to one of the best sandwiches in Long Beach.

By John Grossi Photo by Izzy Juarez Pictured: Martin (center) and two of his Sons holding their signature dish #THELBC. It includes Angus steak with a Hibachi lobster tail, Hibachi chicken breast, four pieces of shrimp & garlic noodles, mixed vegetables and two servings of fried rice. It feeds 2+ for $45! Martin Luzanilla, a tow-truck driver by trade, found himself with little to no work when the pandemic hit. Unable to support his family and in real danger of failing to make