The extremely high tides and recent coastal flooding that impacted homes, as well as the Peninsula boardwalk and bulkhead, along Long Beach’s coastline also damaged some local businesses, including the Grill ’Em All burger eatery on the sand near “Horny Corner” overlooking Alamitos Bay.
Grill ’Em All owner Matthew Chernus, a former metal musician-turned-restaurateur, leads its creative direction and daily operations. He opened in 2024 and is proud to be at the same location that the iconic “Woody’s Goodies” was for generations.
The Grill ’Em All burger eatery, on the sand near “Horny Corner” overlooking Alamitos Bay, flooded recently. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Chernus)
The street in front of the Grill ’Em All burger eatery, on the sand near “Horny Corner” overlooking Alamitos Bay, flooded recently. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Chernus)
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The Grill ’Em All burger eatery, on the sand near “Horny Corner” overlooking Alamitos Bay, flooded recently. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Chernus)
Ahead of the high tides, according to a Long Beach social media post, city crews placed more than 100 sandbags at the business — but that wasn’t a complete solution.
“The sandbags helped,” Chernus said in an email, “but our dining room flooded nonetheless.”
The flooding was on Oct. 26 and 27, though, which is when the joint is closed anyway. And by the time Wednesday came, it opened like usual.
Chernus expressed gratitude to his Peninsula and Belmont Shore neighbors, as well as the city crews that supported the clean up and helped prevent further flooding.
Still, the beachside heavy metal-themed burger joint,5411 E, Ocean Blvd., was singing the blues, so to speak.
But it’s still operating, and the burgers are as great as Chernus’ positive attitude.
Friendsgiving
Are you missing Bar Becky as much as I am? Well, chef Johnathan Benvenuti is getting the gang together — and all of us are in for a real treat.
Joining him at The Linden Club (the reinvented Petroleum Club venue) are chefs Cody Candelario, Dafne Mejia and Nathan Vu for a one-night-only Friendsgiving feast on Nov. 17.
Dubbed “An Evening of Good Food and Familiar Faces,” Tickets are $125 a person, and include dinner and a welcome cocktail. Additional cocktails and beverages will be available for purchase. There are two seating times, 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Semper fidelis
Roxanne’s,1115 E Wardlow Road, will celebrate 251 years of Marine Corps tradition on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with veterans, active-duty Marines, families of those who have served and community supporters are invited to an evening of “honor, tradition and celebration,” according to a recent announcement.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for cocktail hour. The ceremony will start at 8 p.m., with a projection of a message from late Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Lejeune, followed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ message. The oldest and youngest Marines present will cut the cake and the Marine Corps Hymn will be sung.
For more information and to RSVP, go to rox.bar.
Holiday Boutique
The Assistance League of Long Beach’s annual Holiday Boutique opens on Thursday, Nov. 5, for two days of shopping, with local vendors offering gifts, holiday decor and fashion.
The Assistance League of Long Beach’s annual Holiday Boutique opens on Thursday, Nov. 5. (Photo courtesy of Assistance League of Long Beach)
It is a great event to shop for holiday gifts or to treat yourself while supporting local vendors and a meaningful cause. A percentage of each sale benefits local Assistance League programs.
This year’s lineup includes distinctive new vendors and longtime favorites, according to ALLB member Yasmin Altuna.
The boutique runs from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Cherese Mari Laulhere Philanthropic Center, 6220 E. Spring St.
Christmas cocktails
Miracle at The Ordinarie will return early this year.
The tavern is has been closed this week while it changes its decor from Halloween to Christmas, but Miracle at The Ordinarie will open at 6 p.m. Friday.
Miracle at The Ordinarie is a seasonal Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up that turns the downtown Long Beach tavern, 210 The Promenade, into an extravagant holiday wonderland, with festive drinks, kitschy décor and nostalgic cheer.
The tavern is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily; walk‑ins and reservations are available during the day; walk‑ins only after 4 p.m. Ninety-minute free parking is available at nearby City Place garages.
Miracle is often referred to as one of Southern California’s most festive Christmas bars, praised for its immersive holiday atmosphere, creative cocktails and over-the-top, nostalgic charm.
The tavern is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Email info@theordinarie.com with questions or special requests.
Hard Rock Long Beach update
Ground broke last month on the Hard Rock Hotel, associated with the existing Casino Tejon near Mettler.
Ground broke last month on the Hard Rock Hotel in Tejon. The timeline for the Long Beach Hard Rock remains uncertain. (Photo by Jo Murray, Grunion Gazette/SCNG)
It is the Hard Rock project closest to the planned Long Beach location, 100 E. Ocean Blvd. — about 105-115 miles by car.
At the groundbreaking, I wondered about the Long Beach hotel’s status.
“The hotel industry continues to face a highly constrained and challenging construction financing environment,” said Hard Rock Chief Operating Officer Jeff Hook. “However, we remain committed to the project and continue working closely with Steinhauer Properties as it advances through its current development phase.”
Hard Rock’s Long Beach development partner, Steinhauer Properties, is led by President Gregory L. Steinhauer. The company did not respond to calls or emails requesting comment.
Hard Rock International supplies the hotel brand and hospitality expertise, while Steinhauer Properties is responsible for the project’s real estate development. Plans call for a 31-story hotel with around 427-429 rooms, restaurants, a rooftop bar, a pool and an entertainment venue.
Steinhauer Properties is the private development partner; Long Beach is a separate public-sector stakeholder.