CARE to Dine is a one day event being held on Thursday August 12, 2010.  During this day numerous participating restaurants and cafes in the Greater Long Beach area will donate 20% of their breakfast, lunch, and dinner proceeds to the C.A.R.E. Program.  When dinning out on that evening, please do not forget to mention to your restaurant hosts that you are dinning out for “CARE to Dine”.

Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Mary Medical Center’s C.A.R.E Program which provides an array of programs and services for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, from Medical and Dental Services to Case Management.  The C.A.R.E program makes high quality health and social services available to HIV/AIDS infected and affected individuals and families in a manner that is professional, compassionate, and recognizes the dignity and autonomy of each individual.

Below is a current list of the restaurants/cafes participating in the 2010 C.A.R.E. to Dine Fundraising Event.

Thank you very much for your support!

Participating Restaurants 2010

* 212 Degrees Bistro
2708 E. 4th St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
562-439-8822
Hours on event day: 8:00AM – 2:00PM and 5:30PM TO 9PM

* Ambrosia Cafe
1923 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-432-1098
Hours on event day: 10AM – 10PM

*AVIA Kitchen (AVIA Hotel)
285 Bay Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-1047
Hours on event day: 4:00PM – 11:00PM

* Baja Sonora
3502 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
562-981-1950
Hours on event day: 10:30AM – 9:00PM

* Buono’s Authentic Pizzeria
250-A W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-1047
Hours on event day: 10:00AM – 11:00PM

* Cafe Piccolo
3222 E. Broadway Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-438-1316
Hours on event day: 11:00AM – 2:00 PM & 5:00PM – 10:00 PM

* California Pizza Kitchen
6417 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Hours on event day:  11:00AM – 9:30PM
562-596-2775
* To dine at this restaurant you must present coupon…to get coupon click here.

* Chili’s Grill & BarChili’s Grill & Bar
30 Shoreline Drive West
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-5103
Hours on event day:  11:00AM – 10:00PM
Mapquest Location
* To dine at this restaurant you must present coupon…to get coupon click here.

* El Torito El Torito Restaurant
6605 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-594-6917
Hours on event day:  11:00AM – 10:00PM
* To dine at this restaurant you must present coupon…to get coupon click here.

* Famous Dave BBQ
300 S. Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA  90802
562-436-9260
Hours on event day: 11:00AM – 10:00 PM
Mapquest Location
* To dine at this restaurant you must present  coupon…to get coupon click here.

* Frenchy’s Bistro
4137 E. anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA  90804
562-494-8787
Hours on event day: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

* George’s Greek Cafe
135 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA  90802
562-437-1184
Hours on event day: 10:00AM – Midnight

* Hamburger Mary’s
740 E. Broadway Ave.
Long Beach, CA  90802
562-436-7900
Hours on event day: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

* I-Candy Coffee
1708 E. Broadway Blvd.
Long Beach, CA  90802
562-437-3785
Hours on event day: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

* Johnny Rebs’
4663 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA  90805
562-423-7327
Hours on event day: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

* Kabob CurryKabob Curry
108 W. 3rd St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-495-2262
Hours on event day: 11:00AM – 9:30 PM

* Kafe Neo
2800 E. 4th St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
562-987-1210
Hours on event day: 7:30AM – 10:00 PM

* Kavikas Kavikas Grill & Bar
95 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA  90802
Hours on event day:  11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM

* Cafe La StradaLa Strada
4716 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-4338100
Hours on event day: 11:30AM-10:00PM

* L’Opera RistoranteL’Opera Ristorante
101 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-491-0066
Hours on event day: 11:30AM – 10:00PM

* La Traviata Restaurant
301 Cedar Avenue
Long Beach. CA 90802
562-432-8022
Hours on event day: 5:00PM to 11:00PM

* Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
2030 E. Fourth St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
562-343-5506
Hours on event day: 11:30AM to 9:30PM

* Magic Lamp GrillMagic Lamp Grill
5020 E. 2nd St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-987-3080
Hours on event day: 11AM to 10:00PM

* Michael’s on Naples
5620 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA
562-639-7080
Hours on event day: 5:30PM to 10:00PM

* Nino’s Italian Restaurant
3853 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
562-427-1003
Hours on event day: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00PM – 9:30PM

* Octopus Japanese Restaurant
200 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-901-2100
Hours on event day: 11:00AM to Midnight

* Original Park Pantry
2104 E. Broadway Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-434-0451
Hours on event day: 6:00AM to 10:00PM.

* Original Road House Grill
7391 Carson Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-377-5952
Hours on event day: 11:00AM to 10:00PM.

* Paradise Piano Bar
1800 E. Broadway Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-8773
Hours on event day: 3:00PM to Midnight

* The Pizza Place & Garden Café
1431 E. Broadway Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-987-3080
Hours on event day: 11AM to 11:00PM

* Rick and Brian’sRick & Brian’s Cafe
632 Redondo Ave
Long Beach, CA 90814
562-433-9241
Hours on event day: 6:30AM to 9PM

* Rock Bottom Restaurant
1 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-308-2255
Hours on event day: 11:00AM to 1:00AM

* The Silver Fox – Bar/Nightclub
After hour party for volunteers
Donate your change / Drinks special
411 Redondo Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
562-439-6343
Hours during event: 4 PM – 2 AM

* SIP
111 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-437-5900
Hours during event: 4 PM – Midnight

* Tutti Fruttie Frozen Yogurt
2170 East Willow Street
Signal Hill, CA 90755
562-988-8700
Hours on event day: 11AM to 11:00PM

* Two Umbrellas Cafe
1538 E. Broadway Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-495-2323
Hours on event day: 8AM to 2:00PM

* Wokcano Long Beach
199 The Promenade North
Long beach, CA 90802
562-951-9652
Hours on event day: 11AM – 2:00AM

NOW FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE GAY NITES AT LA TRAVIATA..
From 7:30 p.m. Happy Hour & Wine flights…..

301 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, Ca 90802
562-432-8022
Latraviata301.com

WINE WEDNESDAYS AT PARADISE PIANO BAR

All wines (bottle or glass) are 50% off.  This is the perfect opportunity to come out and experience a host of new flavors that will enhance your taste buds to such a level of pleasure you’ll be glowing in the morning.

ROB KLOPFENSTEIN performs   7-9pm

Our local man of style arrives on this night to provide just the right amount of class for you and your date. (Yes, Wednesday is the new date night.)

Where:  Paradise Piano Bar, 1800 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA

More info:  ParadisePianoBar.com

Restaurant.com is running a $25.00 gift certificate for $1.00 special through September 13th!   This is the lowest we have seen the prices for the Certificates all year!  You can browse through hundreds of local restaurants including Long Beach Favorites, Tantulum, Delius, House of Madame Jo Jo’s, EJ’s and more! 

Most restaurants require a minimum purchase of $35 in order to use the the $25 certificate.   To purchase the certificates you just need visit the Restaurant.com website, browse restaurants,  purchase and print.   Some people have reported having to use a discount code if so it’s NINETY.  Certificates are good for a year from date of purchase so stock up!  $20 will buy you $500 in certificates.  Check it out the offer expires soon!  Visit Restaurant.com

The Stroll and Savor event starts at 5:30 and runs until 9:00 Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd.  Tickets can be purchased at Chase Bank tonight at 5200 Second St.   Books of 12 tickets cost $10.00.

Thanks to Yelp reviewer Monica C here is a sampling of what you can buy with your tickets:

A coupon book of 12 costs $10 and in my opinion, for two people, you can purchase 2 books and you’re good! Here’s what you could get for a total of 24 tickets:

- beef rib tips (3) @ Lucille’s for 3 tickets
- a cup of strawberry lemonade @ Lucille’s for 1 ticket
- pad thai @ Phuket Thai for 2 tickets
- Tawook (2 pcs) @ Open Sesame (comes with the tawook, pita bread and your choice of garlic sauce & a grilled tomato) for 4 tickets
- 4 pieces of chicken wings @ Legends for 2 tickets
- a mini cupcake (choices of royal white/red velvet/chocolate?) @ Frosted Cupcakery for 1 ticket
- rigatoni w/ Carne @ Bono’s for 3 tickets
- shrimp ravioli @ Buona Gente for 3 tickets
- chocolate covered licorice & chocolate covered pretzel @ Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for 1 ticket each

For more information on Stroll and Savor visit BelmontShore.org.

Has your wild weekend left you so exhausted come Monday that you just can’t muster up the energy to cook?  On a budget and just want to get out of the house and enjoy some great food?  Then you might want to head on over to Paradise to take advantage of their Cheap and Easy Mondays Two for One Menu (buy one entree the second is free!).   To find out more about Paradise Piano Bar and Restaurant including hours, menu and directions visit ParadisePianoBar.com!

Something new is a brewing and a shaking in the OC! The Metro Q is Huntington Beach’s Newest Gay Bar & Grill. Come by and have a drink with friends, grab a great meal, and perhaps play some pool. Remember the Metro Q is all about drinks, food, and fun! 

A humongous full bar where we can mix up your favorite concoctions. We carry several popular beers on tap as well as your favorite bottled brands too! Don’t forget to stop by for our happy hours where you can get a lot for a little. If you’re feeling snackish take a peek at our bar menu with happy hour specials.

A full menu featuring a tasty mix of snacks and foods from our 1/2 pound burgers to our mini sliders. Entrees include our Trip Tip Steak, Moms Homemade Meatlof, Jumbo Fried Shrimp (A oxymoron we know), and more! We also feature a variety of salads for those looking for a healthier option.

A dozen plasmas with satellite television, 2 billiard tables, and a jukebox updated with all the hits of today and yesterday. Bring your laptop, we supply a blazing fast fiber optic powered WiFi internet.

Read the story in the OC Register or visit the Metro Q website!

4th Street Vine, 2142 E 4th St, Long Beach.  (562) 343-5463