6 places to eat in Long Beach

Just-made German chocolate cake at Bake ‘n’ Broil.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The chicken pot pie is a killer at Bake ‘n’ Broil.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Red Velvet cupcakes are a hallmark at Bake ‘n’ Broil.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Soft ripe Hachiya persimmons from Garcia Family Farm.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Pete Siracusa from J&P West Coast Fish slices pristine swordfish.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Parsnips and Jerusalem artichokes from Weiser Farms.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Rainbow chards at the Long Beach farmers market  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Bernard Ranch always has great citrus.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Lola’s famous cilantro salsa, aka “green crack.”  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The back patio is a popular place to eat at Lola’s.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The rib-eye tacos at Lola’s  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Lola’s is loaded with folk art.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The daily specials are always a good bet at Lola’s.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Century-old Madeiras are among the Wine Country’s offerings.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Randy Kemner, founder and owner of the Wine Country  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Wine Country has a great selection of grower Champagnes.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The exotic huazontle vegetable at Northgate-Gonzales.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Fragrant Mexican cinnamon sold in bundles  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Green and ripe cactus pears at Northgate-Gonzales Market.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Bullying green onions are great for grilling.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Key limes or Mexican limes sold by the big bag at Northgate Gonzales.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

Michael’s anchors Long Beach’s restaurant-rich Promenade.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)

The pizza Margherita DOP at Michael’s.  (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)