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  • March 17th in Seal Beach History

    On this date in 1971, lucky diners in Seal Beach could treat themselves to the St. Patrick’s Day special of a halibut sandwich and beer all day at Walt’s Wharf according to this ad that ran in the Long Beach Independent.

    The next St. Patrick’s Day in Seal Beach would be less ideal for quiet and relaxing dining, but that’s a story for later.


    – Michael Dobkins

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  • March 10th in Seal Beach History

    On this date in 1977, The Mandarin House restaurant ran this ad in the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram.

    When the restaurant started in 1974 at 306 Main Street, it was called the Wong House, but when the new owner, Cho Kang Liu took over in 1975, he decided it was the Wong name and rechristened the place the Mandarin House. Liu (who was nicknamed Joe) and his wife, She Ling, served Spicy Mandarin cuisine and milder Cantonese dishes.

    Tedd Thomey, writer of the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram restaurant column,Stepping Out, especially loved the restaurant’s Moo Shi Crepes and Mongolia Beef.

    – Michael Dobkins

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  • February 26th in Seal Beach History

    On this date in 1976, the Long Independent Press-Telegram ran the following ad for the Tiny Naylors restaurant in the Seal Beach Shopping Center, featuring a STEAK BONANZA” of daily steak specials.

    The Tiny Naylors (also once known as the Wooden Shoe) building was demolished a few years ago, so you’ll have to look elsewhere for “”A Mighty Meat at a Mini Price.”

    feb_26_1976_tiny_naylors_ad– Michael Dobkins

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  • January 17th in Seal Beach History

    On this date in 1975, if you and a friend felt a tad peckish while driving down Pacific Coast Highway through Seal Beach, you could pull into the Glide ‘er Inn and be proudly served bouillabaisse Marseillaise for two, according to this ad from the Long Beach Independent.Jan_17_1975_Glide_er_Inn_Ad– Michael Dobkins

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