By John Grossi For Isaac Salgado, family isn’t just who RUNS the business, it’s the reason he’s dedicated his life to becoming an expert in this niche industry. Isaac spent the early part of his adult life climbing the height of the culinary industry from opening restaurants to being an Executive Chef. “I had dream jobs in the culinary field but none provided time for raising a family,” says Isaac who never had a weekend, holiday or any other night off. Mariela and Isaac Salg

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman Oh *$%! Our party’s next week! What do we do? If you live in Long Beach and need last-minute tables, chairs, linens—or maybe even an entire party planned with food, music, location-design and coordination—you call TEAM THOMPSON RENTALS! Run by long-time locals Nick and Lexi Thompson, Team Thompson Rentals is here to make planning your party as easy as possible. They pride themselves on being available 24/7 and SPECIALIZING in last-minut

By Brittany Hart Scholten | Photo by Monique Kuhlman Friendship, persistence, and community strength are all behind the story of Sugar Cove. Over 12 years ago, Kara Connell and Kelly Bockrath (best friends, roommates, and Long Beach locals) opened the shop together in Belmont Shore.  The idea for Sugar Cove was born out of their enthusiasm for spray tans. “We were obsessed with spray tans,” shares Kara. In the early 2010s, they were driving to Cerritos since there were no loc

By Brittany Hart Scholten Photos by Monique Kuhlman Before she ever picked up a pair of shears, Salon Medusa’s owner and stylist Jenny Martin worked in retail and fashion. She loved the creativity of it but felt she needed a career change. It was her late mother who helped her see the next step. “My mom told me, ‘You’ve always had a gift with hair and makeup—why don’t you study cosmetology?’” Jenny recalls with a smile.  After studying cosmetology, and simultaneously caring f

By John Grossi Furrever Friends is the first and only pet crematory in the city of Long Beach. When it comes to giving your pet the...

By Brittany Hart Scholten Photo by Craig Van Sickle Ever wondered why people call Long Beach “Space Beach”? It’s not just a catchy...

By John Grossi Last issue, many of you read our “retirement” tribute to Frank Spina, the man who founded one of Long Beach’s most...

By John Grossi | Photos by Monique Kuhlman “Your tongue harbors the most bacteria out of any part of your body,” reminds local dentist...

By Cory Leckie As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving fills the air, and many of us are thinking about how to show our...

Running a small business comes with unique challenges and opportunities. While the entrepreneurial spirit fuels growth, it is equally...

By Monique Garcia There is a unique charm a vintage aesthetic has that is truly hard to replicate. The key lies in the small details that...

By Gina Valencia When it’s time to let them eat cake, wow your guests with a one-of-a-kind creation that is as much a treat for the eyes...