One of the best mediterranean wraps I have had in a while. The meat was so flavorful and paired…read morenicely with the vegetables and hummus. My boyfriend had the chicken shawarma plate. The chicken was crispy, tender, and delicious. The pita bread was nice and fluffy; it was amazing with the hummus and tzatziki sauce. We were welcomed by an older gentleman at the cashier, who was very polite and welcomed us with a smile! I would recommend this place and plan on going back soon!

Wow, wow, wow…read more Saffron is unmatched in the Mediterranean community. This little downtown LBC eatery is packing a major flavor punch. Saffron serves up your favorite Mediterranean bites, including chicken shawarma, hummus, baklava, etc. They have a cute little interior and an outdoor patio for those looking to dine onsite. But I've experienced that their food makes killer takeout as well. I've ordered their chicken shawarma plate which comes with rice, salad, hummus, pita. Plus a side of their garlic sauce? Possibly my favorite meal on earth. I also tried their mango smoothie, which was a little too sweet for my preference, but enjoyable in this insane heat. Go here, I promise you won't regret it.

I mean what can I say except The Vintage always hits. Always a great experience, great ambiance,…read moreand of course great food. My fiance and I are both pescatarian and there's plenty options. The veggie sandwich though is our favorite. It is out of this world. Our server every time we go is Brandon and he's such a vibe and always makes the best wine recommendations. This place is in a family friendly neighborhood and the restaurant accomodates children so don't be surprised if there's kids when you go. It's pretty normal.

Such a fantastic, wine and cheese shop to enjoy the afternoon! Everyone working there is so…read morewelcoming and kind! The weather was perfect so we decided to sit outside for lunch on Mother's Day. We ordered Sangria and Blood orange spritzers and both were yummy! My daughter ordered the Italian stallion which was huge and so tasty! Wow! The quality of meats and bread was top notch! I ordered the Arugula & Limone salad and added the prosciutto. Perfectly dressed and yummy!

The review is strictly about the asada and the marinated chicken. This butcher shop is serving…read morequality meat! Sure, it's pricey, but wow...I absolutely loved the quality of the meat. The chicken was amazing. I could honestly just munch on it all night without anything else. This place is a bit pricey (asada was $20 a pound), but you do get what you pay for. Overall, a great spot for getting meat if you're in the neighborhood.

I came in and was greeted but since there was a customer inquiring about a potential wrong order,…read moreit seemed like that'd take a while. Since I saw two attendants and only one customer, I didn't think it'd be an issue to comment what I needed to see if the other attendant could help. The attendant busy with the customer issue then turned to me and with a hand gesture and a stern tone told me to give him a moment. Super awkward but safe to say I won't be back. The store looked amazing though, so maybe I'll send my bf.

Absolutely STUNNING shop!! You can smell the herbs from the…read moresidewalk, and it smells beautiful. They have such a wide selection from body care, hair care, oral/dental care, skin care, pet care, candies, pins, stickers, crystals, oracle & tarot decks, books, pre packaged tea blends, supplies for your craft, for tea, so much loose leaf tea, GIANT herb selection on the back wall that you can get by the ounce and the owner can blend them for you. They also have a free bin/stand that has masks, covid test, baby supplies like bibs & diapers, kitchen supplies, and so much more. The stuff I got out of the bin was 1/4 oz of puck smudging leaves which I feel like the universe knew I needed this. It's been a very hard week on my husband and I.. we walked in feeling heavy and walked out feeling so happy. Thank you so much for everything today! This business is a must go to for all herbs and teas!! It is 10/10! The prices are also AMAZING. In this economy, their prices are more than affordable! They also have tea out by the checkout for free which just made me light up! We had the butterfly pea tea and it was absolutely perfect on this super hot day. Also, it knocked my husband out lol He went and fell asleep in the car! This was such an amazing find and we found our new home shop. Thank you so much green wisdom, our spell casting shop (instagram: @moon.magick888) will be using herbs only from here from now on! Please support this beautiful shop owned and operated by black women!!

What a neighborhood gem. If you're facing some health challenges or you just want to maintain, this…read moreplace is such a great resource to have in the area. I got there at 11am but it wasn't open yet so I called but voicemail was full so I waited until the lady got there which was about 20mins. I was able to get there before anyone else and got someone on one questions answered with no rush. There is a small parking lot and some street parking depending on when you go. The shop was clean and organized and loose leaf herbs and teas can be customized right there on the spot and the prices are super reasonable. I'll be back!

It is a fish market and the lines are long but it goes fast…read more We ordered the fish, scallop and shrimp plate with fries. All of this was fried and the fish is red snapper. Also the Mahi Mahi and grilled shrimp plate with rice. Absolutely delicious. And the dungeness crab. Yum! Also if you want a hammer for the crab, it's a $2 deposit. They refund you after you return it. Obviously had to get the clam chowder in a bread bowl. Absolutely worth it. All of this cost $130. Mostly cuz of the crab at 29.99/lb. Bread bowls were $16 (we ordered 2) And the plates were less than $25 each. Plenty of seating around.

62$ spent on clam chowder, red snapper and halibut plate for 2 people. 31$ per person. Only one…read morepiece of fish and regular rice. I believe it to be overpriced especially when they don't have any transportation cost and the fish is right there and then every morning. It is their advantage at the same time cause you don't know how fresh the fish is anywhere else so that's why 3 stars. Ambience is overlooking the port. Can get a little chilly so you should bring a coat with you or a blanket. They do have inside sitting as well in a building right next to the patio so just ask them to show it to you. They have a big private venue getting fixed right now so you can celebrate big weddings and events there. They did give us recommendations on the fish but nothing other than that. You choose, you pay, you take your food, you throw your plate away. Nobody will come and check on you. If you are looking for a fresh fish - perfect spot. If you are looking for anything else - there are better spots out there

I've gone many years, now missed many years. It's always been great, great food, great vendors,…read moregreat security great entertainment and dope environment. Location great and drug is worth the attendance.

The good: weather was beautiful, and seeing my Puerto Rican people with the flags awesome!…read moreThe Bad: I've been coming to this event for the past 10yrs. This is the first time I felt the music Bands was really off!! Too much CUMBIA music and Not Salsa! The stage performers kept asking g where's are all the Colombian?? and other South American. I said maybe at their event?! It's the Puerto Rican Festival. Instead of asking the people of Puerto Rico the cities of Puerto Rico! Where from? The music didn't go well for me!! I do have to say one woman on stage was PR and she was the only one that played real Salsa! Left earlier than any year that I been going. Hope next year Salsa music and Salsa bands!!!

This stuff is heaven in a jar!!! I could eat it straight with nothing but a spoon and might go do…read morethat later. Unique flavors and not a ton of added sugar. Go buy some now :-)

Sunday's Marmalade is unique and delicious! Thank you for creating such an amazing product! I love…read morethat Heather uses fruits in season and her product combinations show her creativity!

Picked up a cheese and meat platter over the weekend. It was beautifully prepared and packaged…read morewith care too! The guests loved it! Thank you!

Oh La Vache is located on a busy street of Long Beach but it's such a hidden gem. I preordered…read moreonline a veggie platter, a small cheese and meat board, some petite toasts, and the cheesemonger's choice for some extra cheese a week before pick up. We came in on a Saturday and was unable to find street parking so as others advised, I had my friend watch the car and drive around as I made my way to the shop. The shop was so cute, it's small but with everything you'd need for a cheese and meat party including breads, canned additions/fish, and wines! I grabbed a fresh loaf of baguette to add to the order. Both trays were ready and absolutely fresh. The honorable cheesemongers overlooking shop were very nice and helpful! One female worker was providing samples for a gentleman when he asked for recommendations and my cheesemonger asked what kind of cheese texture I generally liked and offered to give me a cheese from three different animals, which I thought was absolutely awesome! She even offered to help me carry my trays out. The veggie tray was awesome, a great size, half pickled half not pickled, the dips were both amazing! We got the green goddess and Calabrian chili aioli and both were such a hit at our get together. The peppers are slightly spicy and were so delicious. We loved the variety of cheese and did not have a single cheese we didn't like. The petite toasts with the meat and cheese board is a must! So good and crispy and a perfect size for a bite. The trays were really sturdy and we appreciated the care put into the layout. We'll definitely be back Oh La Vache!

FAKE NEEDOHS Just bought a needoh and after seeing it's…read moreopened and dirty, it's actually a fake. This store sells fake needohs, DO NOT BUY

We were having dinner nearby and walked around Shoreline Village to kill some time before our…read morereservation. While walking along the boardwalk, we popped into the Extreme Jerky shop. Parking for all of the shops and restaurants is in a pay lot with optional valet. I used the valet since the lot was full. This is definitely an interesting store and a meat lovers paradise. They have a ton of beef jerky with almost any flavor you can think of. They have an interesting display of exotic meat sticks with proteins such as ostrich, alligator, kangaroo, elk, wild boar, and venison in addition to more traditional proteins. They have a great variety of sauces including sweet, savory, hot, and ultra hot. If you zoom in on the sauces picture, some of the product names are hilarious. They also have a few sweets and other interesting snacks. The shop owner was very friendly and was offering out samples. The sample was garlic beef jerky and we didn't want to ruin our breath for the rest of the day so we passed. My girlfriend picked up a bag of loaded nachos soy jerky to try later on. It was interesting and tasted like a mix of nachos and seasoned taco meat. This is a great little shop if you want to try something different. A lot of their items would be great stocking stuffers or unique adventurous gifts.

mondaynightmarket.com (@Weekend_Night_Market) hosts night markets in Long Beach (every Thursday…read morefrom 5 - 9 pm), Huntington Beach, and Mission Viejo. My wife and I walked to the Long Beach Promenade to check it out. Unlike the Farmer's Market that is held in the same area, recorded music blared from a DJ located at the center of the market, drawing you in. The 20 or so stalls were a mix of food vendors (some freshly prepared, mostly prepackaged) and folks selling crafts, jewelry and apparel. I didn't recognize any vendors from ones that I've seen at previous farmer's markets in the past. It's basically one block, so doesn't take long to peruse every vendor. Vendors were friendly, eager to inform/teach. Didn't end up buying anything this time, but good to know about this, since within walking distance.

This event is so great! So many amazing local food, drink, & dessert vendors offering their…read moredelicious wares. My friends loved the sourdough crust pizza from Speak Cheezy. And the chicken wings from Shlap Muan were amazing (we got Cambodian Dirt, Jalapeno MSG, Pekang, Water Buffalo, and Spicy Elephant). Shlap Muan had the longest line by far but it moved quickly and well worth the wait. Try the LB Night Market...you'll love it!