Cultural Food Identity

Dine in, Take out in Midtown BID : Home of Cambodia Town

El Sauz Resturant

1616 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813

Ceviche is the dish to try if you enjoy seafood. For late night cravings, El Sauz serves tacos at the service window and outdoor seating is available. If you are looking to have a night with family and friends, El Sauz host karaoke nights.

Visit their social media platforms for more:

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Original Kompongtram Noodle 

2232 E Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804

Are you in the mood for Ka thiew?  What is Ka thiew? Ka thiew is rice noodles with pork stock and toppings. A popular breakfast dish in Thailand, Cambodia and Southern Vietnam and is highly regarded for its clear and soothing broth and dazzling array of herbs, aromatics, and other garnishes and condiments.

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Community Garden

Mark Twain Library is in the early stages of having a Community Garden.  Last month in September, the preparation process took place where Community residents and Volunteers collaborated clearing out the shrubs surrounding the library.

As of October, the formation of Neighborhood Action Committee is in progress.

Those who are interested to be part of the NAC are more than welcome to reach out to Jennifer Songster.

Email: [email protected] 

Midtown Business Improvement District (MBID)

Midtown BID is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization formed to serve the Midtown Property and Business Community in Long Beach. The primary objectives and purposes of Midtown BID include:

  1. To bring about the revitalization of the Midtown business District of City of Long beach.
  2. To bring about the investment of private and public capital within the Midtown Business District, City of Long Beach.
  3. To bring about the increase provision of quality public improvements within the Midtown Business District and its surrounds for mutual benefit purposes.
  4. to bring about the increased economic well-being of residents, employees, and businesses within the Midtown Business District, City of Long Beach and its surrounds.
  5. To promote improvement within the Midtown BID, City of Long Beach through activities which contribute to the economic and neighborhood well being of Midtown Business Improvement District, City of Long Beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Community Clean-up

 

MBID is proud to partner with Midtown Neighborhood Association, Conservation Corps of Long Beach, and Litter Free Long Beach to organize the first Saturday of the month community clean-up in Midtown BID: Home of Cambodia Town.

Midtown’s Angel Gifts

 

Business Mixer

10th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival

MBID is proud to co-sponsor the 10th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival on Sunday, April 8 at Mark Twain Library. Thousands of people and elected officials, including Congressman Lowenthal, Mayor Garcia, Councilman Supernaw, and Councilman Andrews  attended the event. There were food, merchandise and information booths, traditional performances, and procession of  King Suryavarman II.

 

 

AOC7 6th Annual Literacy Fair

The Literacy Fair is organized by AOC7 to promote reading and give free books to the children in the neighborhood. Over 500 people attended the AOC7’s 6th Annual Literacy Fair on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at MacArthur Park.  The  event started with pledge of allegiance  and introduction of AOC7’s members and sponsors. Over 300 children from the neighborhood received free books and gifts. There were games, raffle, drum team, music, and magic show for the attendees.

The  Mystical-Magical-Yoshi-dini  entertained the children with his balloon animals and magic tricks at Midtown’s booth. After he ran out of balloon, he mystified them with his magic tricks.  AOC7 did an  excellence job organizing such an important event  and Midtown BID is proud to sponsor t-shirts and food for the volunteers.

AOC7 Neighborhood Group – Teamwork!