Of all the many places, Sugo is my favorite in Long Beach.
It is more of a Cafe/bistro, although the menu reads like a top notch restaurant.
A nice bar with stools and club type chairs are all around, with candles, chandeliers and funky decor. Really a cool vibe.
The chef, Adam, recently was on the TV Food Network show "Chopped" and his unique and extremely creative dishes on the menu reflect his enormous talent.
Mon- Thursday they offer a 3 course $19 prix fixe dinner with a salad, an entree & dessert.
There are also many other "specials" each night, and Alan the owner walks from table to table, making sure everyone is fed & happy.
Last night, I decided to have one of the "specials"- the Crab Crusted Scallops over mushroom Fontina Ravioli and crispy ipswich clams in a caper tomato sauce. I must admit- I eat almost everything in the world- except for Scallops, but I was with a friend and we thought it sounded so wonderful, I decided to give it a shot & must say, it was fantastic!!! My friend chose another special- the grilled veal chop served atop a bed of mesclun salad dressed with aged balsamic , vine ripened tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella. It was mouth watering good!
The next table tried the Duo- a Pulled pork tostada and a striped bass taco served with a roasted corn tortilla pie- they sound it was outstanding!!
They have a very nice selection of Brick Oven Thin Crispy Pizzas, with lots of interesting toppings, as well as numerous appetizers, fish, meat, chicken and pasta dishes. Among last nights many special appetizers were the Maytag blue cheese stuffed figs and a cold watermelon soup with a hint of orange citrus.
They also recently added a sushi bar which looked so wonderful.
Every few weeks, Alan makes a special evening menu- whether it's a Carribean menu, Texas BBQ, a Hawaiian Luau, etc. There is always something fun and delicious happening there.
Please don't miss Sugo- it's on the main drag- opposite the LIRR on Park Ave.
A must when in Long Beach.
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