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Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink, at 2ND & PCH, will soon be closing its doors. (Photo by Jo Murray).\n<\/p>\n
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Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink, at 2ND & PCH, will soon be closing its doors. (Photo by Jo Murray).\n<\/p>\n
Expand<\/a><\/p>\n Meikle, in the post, said that Long Beach is \u201cnow enforcing the original construction permits that require the unit to be enclosed as a standard retail space,\u201d despite the roller rink\u2019s operation in the currently open-air space for the past five years.<\/p>\n \u201cConstruction to convert the space will begin this spring,\u201d Meikle said.<\/p>\n That information, however, was not correct. The city\u2019s Community Development Department, in a Wednesday, Feb. 25 statement, said that Long Beach was not involved in any changes to the retail space (which is owned by CenterCal Properties).<\/p>\n \u201cThe City of Long Beach did not initiate any change regarding the status of Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink at 2ND & PCH. Neither the Building and Safety Bureau nor the Planning Bureau have taken any enforcement action regarding the site,\u201d according to the statement from a Community Development Department spokesperson.<\/p>\n CenterCal, rather, submitted a request in January to create two new storefronts in the retail space currently occupied by Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink, the spokesperson said, after raising the matter with the Community Development Department in December.<\/p>\n \u201cAny decision to \u2018force\u2019 Pigeon from that site did not involve the Long Beach Community Development Department\u2019s Building and Safety or Planning Bureaus,\u201d according to the department.<\/p>\n CenterCal, in addition, said that from the start of Pigeon\u2019s tenancy at 2ND & PCH, the business was on a short-term lease. The contract initially started as a 90-day special lease, according to CenterCal senior general manager Samantha Lopez, and then converted to a month-to-month lease.<\/p>\n CenterCal is currently in negotiations for a potential new tenant for a portion of the retail space.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re very sad to see them go,\u201d said Lopez, who noted that CenterCal had been having issues with Pigeon\u2019s despite its ongoing efforts to help the business find a new space to lease.<\/p>\n \u201cWith the understanding that 8,000 square feet is your minimum requirement, we\u2019ve kept that front of mind and have been doing our best to identify the strongest relocation options that align with your needs,\u201d Lopez wrote in an email to Pigeon\u2019s owner Meikle. \u201cWe\u2019re starting to see some negative PR circulating, which is disappointing, especially where it reflects an inaccurate narrative.\u201d<\/p>\n Pigeon\u2019s, meanwhile, later updated its initial social media post announcing the closure \u2014 which said the city was responsible for the changes \u2014 clarifying that the decision was actually made by the property owners.<\/p>\n \u201c(The) city of LB contacted us and they allegedly put no pressure on 2nd & PCH,\u201d the social media post said, \u201cand it was in fact the landlord\u2019s decision to complete this construction.\u201d<\/p>\n Elliot Fromm, the general manager at Pigeon\u2019s, also said the initial information shared on the social media post was incorrect.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was a mistake,\u201d Fromm said in a Tuesday, March 3 statement. \u201cThe city has nothing to do with our closure.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s not the end of the story for Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink, though, as the business is looking for a new home somewhere else in Long Beach.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need help spreading the word,\u201d Meikle said of the roller rink\u2019s search for a new home. \u201cRoller rinks require a lot of square footage, and traditional corporate lease rates simply don\u2019t work for a community-driven space like ours. Instead, we operate on a revenue-share model with landlords\u2026a model that works beautifully in areas that need activation.\u201d<\/p>\n That model, she continued, works because the roller rink brings thousands of skaters to the rink each month \u2014 who help boost the local economy by dining, eating, and shopping at other nearby businesses.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you know of a space in Long Beach that needs energy, movement, and community,\u201d Meikle said, \u201csend them our way.\u201d<\/p>\n Skaters, meanwhile, will still be able to use the rink until its final day in operation March 13.<\/p>\n Any skaters with memberships to the rink will have payments halted and subscriptions canceled, the business said; and all Pigeon\u2019s Roller Rink merchandise will be 30% off at the counter starting on March 1.<\/p>\n New businesses<\/p>\n Several new businesses will soon open \u2014 or have recently opened up \u2014 in Long Beach, ranging from burger spots to hot dog stands.<\/p>\n Marina Pacifica will soon welcome Proudly Serving, a burger restaurant that originally started as a smashburger pop-up. Matthew McIvor, the founder, started Proudly Serving in his driveway after the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n With the success of the pop-up, Proudly Serving opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Redondo Beach in 2022, followed by an additional location in Hermosa Beach. And now, Proudly Serving\u2019s offerings are coming to Long Beach.<\/p>\n Proudly Serving is best known for its smashburgers, of course \u2014 but their fries and tots, which are fried in rendered duck fat, are also a hit. The restaurant also makes several sauces in-house, including their own special sauce, a zesty ranch, and a malt vinegar aioli.<\/p>\n The new restaurant will open in the former Beasties location the Marina Pacifica Shopping Center by mid-March.<\/p>\n North Long Beach also recently welcomed a new burger spot.<\/p>\n The restaurant, dubbed StormBurger, originated in Inglewood and is committed to giving back to the community, according to its website.<\/p>\n StormBurger is located at 5801 Cherry Ave., in the former home of Church\u2019s Chicken. They serve potato brioche buns toasted with clarified butter, making a crisp, delicate crust that resists sogginess.<\/p>\n Their patties use a chuck, brisket, and steak-trim blend sourced from local butcher, Rocker Bros. \u2014 and their buns are made fresh every day by an Inglewood bakery run by a father-son duo, according to StormBurger\u2019s website.<\/p>\n But aside from the food, StormBurger also does community work.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe in giving back and prioritizing people first,\u201d StormBurger said. \u201cWe actively partner and engage with local schools, youth sports organizations, mentorship programs, churches, senior centers, and more. When you lead with love and take pride in service, people come back.\u201d<\/p>\n StormBurger is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. An additional StormBurger location in Compton is also in the works, according to the company\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Mooney\u2019s Pizza Tavern, a new family-owned and operated spot, opened Friday, Feb. 27.<\/p>\n The restaurant is located at 8105 E. Wardlow Road, in the former Huff\u2019s Family Restaurant. The new owners have renovated the space into a nostalgia-rich tavern.<\/p>\n Patrons love the restaurant\u2019s squeakers \u2014 fried cheese curds with marinara sauce \u2014 which are getting rave reviews. They\u2019re crispy on the outside, but perfectly soft inside.<\/p>\n Other Mooney\u2019s Pizza Tavern favorites include the brussels sprouts and house bread, which are frequently mentioned for their fantastic flavor. Pizza-wise, the ragu pizza and eggplant parmesan have been cited as favorites, and reviewers say the crusts have great texture and flavor.<\/p>\n Owners Hal and Cindy Mooney have also set up an interesting contest for restaurant-goers to participate in. While renovating the restaurant, the Mooney\u2019s uncovered an old safe, which they were unable to open.<\/p>\n Patrons will be able to purchase raffle tickets at the restaurant, and whoever wins the contest will get the contents of whatever is inside that old safe once they get it open.<\/p>\n And if there\u2019s nothing inside \u2014 the winner will be treated to free pizza for a year.<\/p>\n Glizzy Street, run by twins Chazz and Chase, have officially opened their popular bacon-wrapped hot dog stand in front of Parktake Collection at 456 Elm St. on Saturday, Feb. 28.<\/p>\n The twins have been running their hot dog stand since they were 15, bringing the pop-up to locations all over Long Beach and the South Bay.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you to everyone who pulled up and supported our Grand Opening \u2014 the energy was super cool,\u201d Chazz and Chase said on social media. \u201cWe\u2019re officially in our next chapter: new carts, new location, and big goals ahead. Long Beach is just the beginning\u2026 next stop, stadiums.\u201d<\/p>\n Glizzy Street will be open Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The hot dogs cost $5 each.<\/p>\n Anna\u2019s Joint will be opening a second location soon, with the soft opening planned for Wednesday, March 4.<\/p>\n The new spot will be located on Second Street in Belmont Shore, and they\u2019ll be serving pizza by the slice, sandwiches, and more.<\/p>\n Long Beach Clothing Co.<\/p>\n Long Beach Clothing Company, owned by Cynthia and Shawn Moore, are hoping to give long-forgotten local memorabilia a new life.<\/p>\n The duo have asked the community to raid their old boxes, garages, and attics to see if they\u2019re holding on to any interesting piece of Long Beach history, which they\u2019re planning to put on display in their store.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re making room in our stores to celebrate and share the rich history of Long Beach \u2014 and we need your help. By donating your Long Beach memorabilia, you\u2019re helping us to preserve local stories, showcase pieces of our city\u2019s past and make Long Beach history accessible to everyone in the community,\u201d Cynthia Moore posted on social media.<\/p>\n One person has already offered to donate a collection of Long Beach Grand Prix programs and tickets.<\/p>\n Long Beach Clothing Co.\u2019s Bixby Knolls location already features a collection of framed tattoo art; while the Belmont Shore spot has high ceilings and large beams suitable to house larger items of local history.<\/p>\n \u201cIf interested in donating, please send us a message or email us,\u201d Moore said. \u201cLet\u2019s keep Long Beach history alive \u2014 together!\u201d<\/p>\n
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