May 9th in Seal Beach History

On this date in 1975, Gina’s Italiano Restaurant advertised its Mother’s Day specials in the Long Beach Independent. 

May_9_1975_Gina__039_s_Italiano_ad Don’t drive down to the Rossmoor Center to look for Godmother Gina or Lady Chef Sylvia this Sunday. They, the Italiano restaurant, and those 1975 prices aren’t there anymore.

– Michael Dobkins


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3 responses to “May 9th in Seal Beach History”

  1. Michelle De Santis OTOOLE Avatar
    Michelle De Santis OTOOLE

    This restaurant was our family favorite !
    I grew up in Rossmoor and attended school 1st through 12th

    1. Michael Dobkins Avatar
      Michael Dobkins

      Glad we could stir up some fond memories, Michelle.

  2. D. Asahina Avatar
    D. Asahina

    I believe that 12149 Seal Beach Blvd. was the site of Davio’s Italian restaurant from about 1982. Didn’t the building start out as a Taco Bell? And before the remake of Rossmoor Center I vaguely recall that it may have been yet another restaurant but with a Latin American theme.

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