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Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]
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On Saturday night on our way to Alex’s Bar for the Harley Davidson Nightster party, AATW and I stopped at The Pike for a quick bite. The Pike is the quintessential down home Long Beach bar and restaurant, it exudes “local bar around the corner” qualities in friendly service, good music, nice beer selection and best of all, the wonderful food that surpasses anything you would expect of typical pub fair.
Initially attracted to the restaurant for their excellent fish and chips (rated #1 in the Press Telegram), the best I have ever had and always order, I decided to deviate from that course in search of a lighter meal that night, leading me to the lobster tacos. The dish is 2 tacos with Maine lobster, topped with a cilantro and cabbage combination, lime creama, cheese, and garnished with a nice chipotle paste that complemented the lime creama very nicely when applied to the tacos. On the side was a generous helping of vegetable rice that was really good.
Listen, next time you find yourself in Long Beach, especially if you are heading down our way for a show, get here early and eat at The Pike. Everything I, AATW, and anyone else I have ever brought there have had, has been delicious.
Music Connection: The Pike is owned by Chris Reese, former drummer for Social Distortion.
The Pike Bar & Grill: 1836 East 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90802 | Ph: (562) 437-4453