Food Fridays - James Republic

Happy Friday Y'all... Here's your next LB dining destination.

James Republic is now serving breakfast and dinner in the East Village Arts District for their soft open.

James Republic - shipyard inspired space

Take a look at some of the dish descriptions (dishcriptions?  Sorry):

Breakfast items like poached eggs with creamy organic farro, lunch things like parma ham sandwiches with burrata and pentrils, along with dinner courses like grilled Pacific tuna with white miso and roasted black cod with mushrooms and padron oats.

For me, this is a welcome addition to the usually traditional food options in Long Beach.  All you really have to say is "burrata" and I'm there.

They will serve craft beer, California-centric wine, and specialty cocktails.

The Yelp reviews (linked here) are already positive and brim with enthusiasm for the place.

Original source - Eater LA

Home Prices Up 5% in April

Original source here.

Zillow’s Home Value Index climbed to $158,300 for April, an increase of 0.5 percent month-over-month and 5.2 percent year-over-year. April marked the sixth consecutive month in which home values appreciated more than 5 percent on a yearly basis. 

According to Zillow, the last time national home values were at this level was in June 2004. However, this kind of growth will likely be short-lived, said Zillow chief economist Dr. Stan Humphries. 

“April marks the sixth straight month of annual home value appreciation of 5 percent or above, the longest such streak since the height of the bubble in 2006. In the short-term, this has been welcome news for homeowners. But in the long-term, this cannot be sustained, and consumers entering the market today should not expect this kind of appreciation to last,” Humphries said.

Signal Hill Townhouse Development

The 81 unit Spanish style Aragon project has broken ground in Signal Hill.





This is a great opportunity for first time home buyers in the Long Beach area.

Prices will be in the mid $300s - a great deal for a new place in a gated community.

From Aragon's website:

Features Exceptional Exteriors Spanish designed architectural styling Private decks Designer-selected color palette Durable three-coat, sand-finish stucco 2-car attached garages with sectional roll-up doors Automatic garage door opener Interior garage drywall finish Fiberglass entry door Weatherproof electrical outlets Rain gutters and downspouts Luxurious Living Spaces Stylish ceramic-tile entry flooring No-wax vinyl flooring in kitchen & bathrooms Compartmentalized master water closet Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout Shaker style cabinetry Interior laundry with convenient gas hook-ups Raised-panel interior doors & bedroom wardrobe doors Decora rocker light switches Design-enhancing rounded wall corners in most locations Recessed ceiling lights at select locations Pre-wiring for ceiling fans in family room & master bedroom Two-tone interior paint Contemporary Kitchens Granite countertops in a selection of 4 color choices GE Stainless Steel gourmet appliances, including the following: - Freestanding gas range and oven - Microwave Hood - Energy Star 4-Cycle dishwasher Stainless steel sink with Delta chrome pull-out faucet Walk-in pantry (Plans 2 & 3) Magnificent Master Suites Spacious walk-in closet (per plan) Convenient his-and-hers sinks Easy-care Piedrafina/E-Stone countertops Inviting oval tub/shower combination (per plan) Separate walk-in shower (per plan) Today's Technology Advanced wiring with RG6 and CAT5 cables for high-speed connections Electronic smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors Forced-air heating and climate-controlled air conditioning with digital thermostat Flat panel TV connect (most plans) Environmental Engineering Solar Powered Energy Star and Build It Green certified Dual-glazed vinyl windows with efficient, low-E, energy-saving glass Energy efficient tankless water heater Water-conserving toilets Fully insulated exterior walls & ceilings Weatherstripping on all exterior doors Garage storage shelf Drought tolerant landscaping & high-efficiency irrigation systems Community Features Fully Gated Recreation Room Outdoor BBQ Area Spa

Original source - Curbed LA