Every year, locals get to enjoy the various flavors of Downtown Long Beach's restaurant scene in a series of events called Taste of Downtown, wherein individual establishments participate for days at a time by offering up bites of chosen dishes, from fan favorites to signature foods and more. Today and tomorrow, you can experience the unique culinary scene located along Pine Avenue Pier along the waterfront and enjoy the scenic Rainbow Harbor view and nosh on delicious samples, try something new, and just get more acquainted with what this area has to offer. A beer garden will also be open for guests to try local breweries and wine, while bands perform live. Don't miss this chance to indulge in what has to be one of the most unique areas of the region, in plain sight of the gorgeous Long Beach sunset.
Wed., Aug. 26, 6 p.m.; Thu., Aug. 27, 6 p.m., 2015
Aimee Murillo is calendar editor and frequently covers film and previously contributed to the OCW’s long-running fashion column, Trendzilla. Don’t ask her what her favorite movie is unless you want to hear her lengthy defense of Showgirls.