Tantalum Long Beach CA

Fine Dining – Reservations Recommended

Fabulous Waterfront Lounge with Exceptional Sunset Seating

Over Naples Island Canals

Ambiance

Exotic Dining

One of Long Beach Californias Finest Restaurants

Definitely a favorite of mine.

Tantalum Restaurant is Located at:

6272 East Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, California 90803

(562) 431-1414

Sunday – Wednesday
11:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Thursday – Saturday
11:30 AM – 1:00 AM

 

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Posted on April 1, 2007 by Laurie Manny

Parkers Light House Downtown Long Beach CA

Parkers Lighthouse

Shoreline Village, Downtown Long Beach California

Located in a dramatic, free standing building in Rainbow Harbor, at the tip of Downtown Long Beachs famous Shoreline Village, Parkers Lighthouse is the key anchor for Downtown Long BeachPike Entertainment Complex.  A 3 story, fine seafood restaurant, Parkers Lighthouse seats up to 500 guests.  An elegant, stark white, 250 seat dining room, a 120 seat third floor Galley Bar and a 144 seat outdoor patio provides choices for all occasions. 

Guests are treated to fabulous and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Harbor, the Downtown Long Beach City Skyline, the infamous Queen Mary and out to San Pedro.  There may not be a better view of one of Long Beachs fabulous sunsets or of the Independence Day fireworks display than one from this incredible Downtown Long Beach, U.S. Coast Guard-sanctioned Landmark restaurant. 

The nautical motif, use of rich mahogany and cherry woods, large expansive windows and the use of fresh shades of green and blue combined with the use of mood lighting make this restaurant an incredible dining experience and a wonderful place to entertain that prospective client or seal that big business deal in this relaxed and upscale environment. I had the pleasure of interviewing my current brokerage in this lovely restaurant before deciding to make a change. 

Parkers Lighthouse was formally established, in 1982, to create a lighting beacon for the many large ships and vessels entering Long Beach Harbor.  The current restaurant is the result of a $3 million renovation in 1999. 

Parkers Lighthouse is a full service waterfront seafood restaurant and bar, serving lunch, dinner and private functions it is currently owned and operated by Select Restaurants, Inc. and remains unique among their extensive array of restaurants. 

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Posted on April 1, 2007 by Laurie Manny

The Long Beach RiverLink

Have you seen the proposed plan for the land beside the LA River on the West side of Long Beach yet?  It is well thought out, extremely attractive and incredible!  If this plan comes to fruition it will beautify the West Side and increase Long Beach home values substantially. 

This stroke of genius was developed by 606 Studio, Dept. of Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design at California State Polytechnic University.  The plan is intended to provide a framework for the city to connect the neighborhoods of the west side of Long Beach, CA with the Los Angeles River. 

The Key Issues prompting this plan include:

• Inadequate amount of outdoor recreation areas
• Loss of neighborhood identity (Residents see Long Beach as a ‘City of Neighborhoods )
• Severed connections between city and river (Residents think it is unattractive, too much vandalism, noisy, underutilized and uncomfortable)
• Lack of nature in the urban setting (The Westside is severely lacking in acres of open space, this plan would provide for badly needed open space)
• Perceived unsafe public places (Perception of unsafe areas is high, much more so in the night-time hours)

The Eastside of Long Beach has the bulk of City parks 16.7 acres per 1,000 residents, the Westside has 4.7 acres per 1,000 residents.  Not a very green Westside.

The Goals and Objectives of The Plan include integrating the parks and open space creatively to blend with and enhance the natural heritage and historical design of the neighborhoods, while reconnecting them with the river.  Initial plans include walking and bicycling paths, mass transit use and more.

The strong heritage and historical design of the neighborhoods along the river are to be complimented in the design elements. Some of the design elements being woven into The Plan are:

• Craftsman Style Designs, responding to the history of the Willmore City Neighborhood.
• Art Deco
• Industrial – The City of Long Beach has plans for economic development of the areas affected. 
• Spanish Revival designs responding to the Spanish Revival history of the Wrigley Heights Neighborhood.

The RiverLink concept designates a system of Gateways, Pathways, Connections, and Destinations to direct visitors to and from the Los Angeles River.  The plan includes beautifully designed Gateways (Park Entries) that blend with the design of the area.  The designs are lovely and will be a tremendous addition to the areas.  The Pathways encourage walking and bicycling while providing safe and comfortable paths enhanced by mature trees and landscaping. Stop and rest on one of the many benches along the way and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings.

Proposed RiverLink Spotlighted Sites begin at Long Beach Harbor, at the mouth of the river where an overlook will provide visitors a place to view the new wetland and park areas; then make their way clear up to the City of Paramount:

• Golden Shore Wetlands 6.4 acres
• Drake Greenbelt 31.8 acres
• Magnolia Yards 23.1 acres
• Wrigley Greenbelt 9.8 acres
• Wrigley Heights Park 50.0 acres
• Dominguez Gap Wetlands 49.2 acres
• Deforest Wetlands 33.5 acres
• Deforest Park 23.4 acres

The City of Long Beach hopes to develop the Magnolia Yards area incorporating live/work lofts, developing a warehouse district featuring galleries, small retail shops, and restaurants, creating economic vitality in an underutilized area within walking distance of Downtown Long Beach.  

The proposed Wrigley Heights Park will include Fresh Water Wetlands, an Eco-revelatory Amphitheater, Woodlands, a Playground and mini-park, and a Dog Park among other attractions. 

River overlooks are planned viewing areas of river wildlife along the bike path and will provide access across the river channel.

The City of Long Beach RiverLink plan is a creative redefinition of open and unused space that can be adapted as ephemeral open space patches and is the creation of Edward Anaya – James Chaddick – Jon Loxley and Jeremy Person, whom I would like to personally thank for this stroke of genius.

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Posted on March 20, 2007 by Laurie Manny

Gallery of Long Beach Street Murals

Gallery of Long Beach California Street Murals

 

Compliments of:  Laurie Manny

Contact Laurie for all of Your Long Beach Real Estate needs (562) 212-5420

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Posted on February 23, 2007 by Laurie Manny

Kelly's Restaurant, Naples, Long Beach, California

KELLY’S RESTAURANT

THE BEST STEAKS IN LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA

Sometimes it seems that the world moves so fast these days.  I find that I need to step away from my real estate business occasionally and just let somebody spoil me a little.

We don’t often find a moment to acknowledge excellence.  Today I take a moment to do just that.  I have been a regular customer of Kelly’s Steak House in Naples, Long Beach California for many years.

A quick call to the host, Skinner (a great guy) with a heads up that you are coming over will almost always get you the table of your choice.  From the time you arrive and the valet jumps through hoops to accommodate you until the time that you leave, not only are you treated like a highly valued customer, you are treated like a friend.

The service is first rate and the food is the best in town.  My personal favorite is the Fillet Mignon, it has been perfect every time.

Close a deal with me and it is my treat.

Kelly’s is located at 5716 East 2nd Street; in the fabulous Naples Long Beach area and can be reached at (562) 433-4983.

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Posted on February 23, 2007 by Laurie Manny