Starting tomorrow is Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week which runs from February 29th to March 5th, and we know there are plenty of excited people out there ready to indulge in what Long Beach has to offer. Based on the list of participating restaurants, this week will surely do well. We were invited to visit some of the restaurants on that list, and one of those was the lovely Panxa Cocina which is focused on Latin flavors and ingredients. Their participation in Dine Out Long Beach is a fantastic opportunity to give their dishes a try not only because of the value but the quality of the food. Our experience was great when we came in for an early dinner, and it wasn't only the service that was splendid. There is definitely some Latin lovin' in their plates!

Spanish tapas? Count us in! Cafe Sevilla had us intrigued upon looking at their menu. Now, we do not often find ourselves out in the streets of Long Beach but as the area keeps developing and restaurants keep getting more accolades, we have had more reason to venture in that direction. This year's restaurant week looks promising. Taking place February 28th-March 5th, it will certainly attract many to restaurants in the likes of Cafe Sevilla. We were invited out to give the tapas-oriented eatery a try, and we came away from the experience realizing just how much of a deal diners will have when they drop by this tasty place during Dine Out Long Beach. Plenty of food and plenty of flavor are on the line!

A mighty congratulations to Green Tomato Grill on the opening of their second location! We have really enjoyed all of the times we've popped into the original restaurant in Orange because it is guaranteed that a healthful, wholesome meal will be had that is also price-conscious and tasty. I'd have to say that it's a reason to look forward to having service done on my car because GTG is so nearby; I just have to stop in! When we had last talked to Chef Kyle Markt about the restaurant's plans, he hinted at there being a second location in the plans (and maybe even more!) but only now can Orange County get that blessing. The opening of a Brea Green Tomato Grill is definitely a great addition to the area, and when we went over to visit upon invitation, we were happy to see that while some things have changed, the deliciousness of the food hadn't!