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he years have quietly slipped by much as the boats now do past the windows of McKenna’s by the Bay. McKenna’s is not a new name to Long Beach. It was in the early 70’s and late 80’s that the original McKenna’s was making friends in what is now the Claim Jumper.John Faber, a Long Beach native, (Wilson class of ’56) was/is the past and present owner. McKenna’s ...

The time that I spent living in Hawaii gave me a deep appreciation for the ways in which fresh fish can be prepared. It has to do with, not only the freshness of the basic product, but the reverence in which it is treated. In the cultural mixing pot that is Hawaii, all have this same serious approach to fish.

Similarly, my life in Seattle was all about great seafood. Feasting ...

This past December marked the 10th anniversary of what has become a behemoth in the food and beverage industry, The Yard House. Long Beach is still home to the flagship operation but 15 other stores in 6 states now join it.

What is it about this concept that produces gross revenues estimated to be in the vicinity of $115 million a year? One could certainly point to their upscale designs ...

Mention the name "Wine Country" to most Californians and they immediately envision the area just north of San Francisco comprised of the three counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino. Without a doubt, this area has been the epicenter of California's emergence as a world-class producer of outstanding wine for the past 40 years.

But, It would be a grievous error to assume that this is the ONLY "Wine Country" in California. ...

Long Beach, California is a city that used to apologize for it self. Once home to one of the largest U.S. Navy bases and Naval shipyards in the world as well as McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft and also often referred to as “Iowa by the sea”, Long Beach is currently home to over 600,000 residents. Where the downtown district once was crowded with sailors and merchant seamen from around the globe, sophisticated ...

When asked about Southern California’s appeal, visitors often point to the state’s geographical diversity, entertainment offerings, and Mediterranean climate.  But California is also rich in cultural history, its Hispanic heritage showcased in the many missions and ranches located throughout the area.

Long before the Gold Rush of 1848, which saw a dramatic influx of people and industry, California was a Spanish colony.  Following the Mexican independence ...

By the late 1890s, Long Beach had already established itself as a premier resort town, even though it had only been incorporated as a city a decade before. Visitors were quickly lured to the city by its picturesque bluffs and expansive stretches of pristine shoreline. Entrepreneurs were also charmed by the area, but the small beach community held a different appeal for ...