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CHAI IS TEA
By Monique Garcia | Photo by Monique Kuhlman Chai has made its way to many of the best coffee shops in LB. What is chai? The word chai...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


KRAZY ABOUT KOMBUCHA!
By Marina Hernández Photo by Alexiz Gomez Best described as a fizzy, semi-tart, semi-sweet fermented tea, kombucha has steadily gained...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


A “Matcha” Made in Heaven
By Kathleen Mest Photos by Monique Kuhlman Matcha is a green tea, but instead of being steeped like most teas, the leaves are dried and...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


LOCAL GRIND COFFEE + CAFE: LIFE'S GOOD AT LOCAL GRIND
We pride ourselves on using only the best quality ingredients. From organic Fair Trade beans, organic Matcha, scratch-made bakery items,...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


JAVATINIS ESPRESSO LAKEWOOD: YOUR COFFEE PLACE TO RECHARGE & UNWIND
Does your busy life have you running around too much of the time? Are you looking for a place to take a load off and unwind for yourself...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


VISIT SHELDRAKE COFFEE ROASTING
Indulge in the rich heritage of Sheldrake Coffee Roasting, a Long Beach treasure since 1976. You’ll be immersed in the captivating aroma...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


3 OF OUR FAVE SPOTS TO "ESPRESSO YOURSELF"
By Kathleen Mest Photos by Monique Kuhlman So many espresso drinks, so little time… I love visiting Long Beach’s coffee shops and love...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


BENVENUTO, AMICI!
Before heading to the Carpenter Center one evening (to see the Purple Xperience. A must see for any Prince fan!), friends and I met for...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


GOOD GRUB
Named after the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack is THE place for Cambodian cuisine, and especially, yes that’s right,...
Aug 2, 20231 min read


TIME FOR DESSERT
If ice cream and snow cones had babies, they would be SnoCorner's snowballs. Started in the summer of 2021 by Poly High grad Ashley...
Jul 31, 20231 min read


MOUTH WATERING SEAFOOD
This family-run, 'cambodian-style Asian fusion’ walk-up is small but mighty. Just looking at their menu will make your mouth water. My...
Jul 29, 20231 min read


QUALITY, TRADITIONAL BAKERY
Nonna Mercato is the go-to spot for a quick baked treat and coffee. Their quality is everything you would expect from a classic and...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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