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Due Fiori: The Italian-Inspired Spot Locals Are Quietly Obsessed With
Due Fiori: The Italian-Inspired Spot Locals Are Quietly Obsessed With
Due Fiori: The Italian-Inspired Spot Locals Are Quietly Obsessed With
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Due Fiori, Four Months In and the Crowd Outside Is Like a Nightclub
No name on the building yet. During the day, the windows are gated, and it looks like the place could be vacant. But come Wednesday at 5 PM, eager customers are lined up outside like it’s an exclusive club. On weekends, they open for lunch—but even then, the mystery stays intact.
Spotlighted on Eater.com earlier this year, the exterior is painted a minty pastel green—a soft nod to the Italian flag. You enter through a bar-like front: clean, elegant, and moody, with a one-page food menu waiting at the counter. Order first, then take a seat.
Walk through the back, and you're not just in a patio—you’re in a little Italian courtyard, reimagined by someone who shops vintage and collects string lights. Ferns hang from above, a dash of pink meets green, and a red hutch in the corner looks like it came from a farmhouse in Tuscany by way of Retro Row.
I went with the Pappardelle al Limone flat, golden ribbons of pasta with a lemon-kissed cream sauce that somehow felt rich and refreshing at the same time. The lemon wasn’t just in the name—you could taste it in every bite. It finished with a snowfall of Parmesan imported from Italy—the real deal, nutty and sharp, not the stuff you shake from a can. Clean, bright, and quietly luxurious.
Behind the scenes is Chef Waldo Stout, a sourdough savant who trained at Bavel and Pizzeria Sei. He’s joined by Daniel Flores and Gianna Johns of Baby Gee fame. Together, they’ve created something quietly special. The place feels low-key exclusive, like it’s not trying to be found—but everyone’s finding it anyway. Four months in, Due Fiori is already acting like a classic.
Due Fiori – California-Italian 📍 2708 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
🪑 Features: Elegant bar entry, back patio with Italian courtyard vibes, rotating menu on chalkboard. Order before seating. Limited days/hours (Wed–Sun).
📝 A low-key stunner hidden behind a green exterior and gated windows—inside you’ll find mint walls, vintage touches, and lemon-bright pastas topped with imported Italian Parmesan. Their Pappardelle al Limone is quietly luxurious, and the whole place feels like a secret locals already know.
📝 Important: The food menu is handwritten daily and changes often. Open only Wed–Sun, with limited lunch hours on weekends (11–3), and early dinner seating starting at 5 PM. |
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Houghton Park in Long Beach will come alive on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as the Uptown Jazz Festival returns for its beloved annual celebration of music and community.
This free event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., delivering five hours of live jazz performances by both acclaimed local legends and promising young talent.
Attendees can expect an eclectic musical lineup, from classic swing to Latin-jazz fusion, all in a relaxed open-air setting perfect for families and neighbors to gather.
Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets are welcome, while food vendors add to the festive, sun-dappled atmosphere.
The festival highlights Uptown’s rich cultural heritage and boosts local businesses, reinforcing Houghton Park’s role as a hub for inclusive, vibrant, and equitable arts experiences in Long Beach.
No tickets or reservations needed—just bring your love of music and community spirit. Read More... |
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Enjoy a free, family‑friendly evening of live music in Bixby Knolls—classic rock, soul, ska and more under the stars.
Date: August 1, 2025 • Time: 6:30 PM • Location: Bixby Knolls parking lot park, Long Beach • Admission: Free • More info here
Another vibrant evening in the park with live music, food vendors, and a festive community vibe in Bixby Knolls.
Date: August 11, 2025 • Time: 6:30 PM • Location: Bixby Knolls parking lot park, Long Beach • Admission: Free • More info here
Free live music every weekend at Shoreline Village through Labor Day. Performances include rock, R&B, jazz, reggae, Latin, and blues. Schedules posted weekly on their site.
Date: August 2–3, 2025 (continues weekends through August 31) · Time: Saturdays 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m.–5 p.m. · Location: Shoreline Village, Long Beach · Admission: Free · Event Page
Classic and vintage cars displayed at the Marina Green Park, free to the public.
Date: August 3, 2025 · Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · Location: Marina Green Park, Shoreline Village · Admission: Free · Event Page
Weekly outdoor movie series on the beach—bring blankets and snacks!
Date: August 5, 2025 (runs through Aug 27) · Time: 6 p.m.–10 p.m. · Location: Granada Beach · Admission: Free · Event Page
Community bike meet-up supporting back‑to‑school needs with group rides & giveaways.
Date: August 9, 2025 · Time: Morning · Location: Cesar E. Chavez Park Admission: Free · Event Page
Community kite‑flying festival with workshops and colorful parade at Granada Beach.
Date: August 17, 2025 · Time: midday–afternoon · Location: Granada Beach · Admission: Free · Event Page
Evening of food, drinks, live DJ sets by the waterfront at The Pike Outlets.
Date: August 16, 2025 · Time: 4 p.m.–10 p.m. · Location: The Pike Outlets, Long Beach · Admission: Free · Event Page
Outdoor vendor market with local artisans, food and crafts at The Pike Outlets.
Date: August 30–31, 2025 · Time: 1 p.m.–9 p.m. · Location: The Pike Outlets · Admission: Free · Event Page |
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Long Beach Hidden Gems: Gallagher’s on Broadway Is the Irish Pub Locals Never Really Leave
Hidden Happy Hour in Plain Sight…With Lunch Specials and 25th Anniversary Deals, One Visit Won’t Be Your Last
25th Anniversary Special: On the 20th of every month, Gallagher’s rolls out special deals in honor of its 25th year in business. It’s a great time to swing by, snap a photo, and toast to two and a half decades of good food and better company.
In Bluff Heights at 2751 E. Broadway, Gallagher’s Pub & Grill blends classic Irish warmth with the everyday ease of a local hangout. Founded by Ciaran Gallagher, a third-generation restaurateur from Northern Ireland, the pub is steeped in family tradition. Ciaran started bartending as a teen in Derry, moved to California in his early twenties, and after stints in iconic local kitchens, brought his own brand of hospitality to Long Beach.
And for those still lucky enough to live nearby. Gallagher’s is one of the city’s best-kept secrets hiding in plain sight.
What began as a small pub concept in Huntington Beach blossomed into something deeply rooted at the Broadway location. Gallagher’s Long Beach opened as a standalone venture in 2005, becoming a go-to for everything from Sunday football and trivia nights to karaoke and all-you-can-eat fish & chips.
But beyond the events and the shepherd’s pie, there’s something less tangible that keeps people coming back—a sense of belonging. With friendly bartenders, a patio that welcomes pups, and enough Guinness to go around, Gallagher’s is the kind of place where everyone from regulars to returning locals, feels like part of the story.
Whether you're catching a game, singing karaoke, or just stopping in for a pint with an old friend, Gallagher’s isn’t just a bar, it’s a Long Beach memory in the making.
2751 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Locations: 1 | Family Owned
🪑 Features: Outdoor dog-friendly patio, happy hour daily (except Sundays), late-night hours, karaoke, trivia, and Fish & Chips Fridays. Monthly specials on the 20th to celebrate 25 years in business.
📝 Description: A true neighborhood pub since 2005 with roots in Northern Ireland. Founded by Ciaran Gallagher, it’s where locals catch games, sing karaoke, enjoy shepherd’s pie or a Guinness, and return for that sense of belonging—even years after moving away. |
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