Biz News: Fire damages H.B. Italian restaurant

A minor kitchen fire damaged the Italian eatery Buon Gusto in Huntington Beach on Saturday.

While the fire was quickly contained and no one was hurt, the Italian restaurant will be closed for a few weeks for repairs, said owner Peter Kourkoulis.

A spokesman said the business sustained smoke, water and fire damage. He said the fire broke out around midmorning when there were no customers, only staff, on site.

Kourkoulis said the down period will be used as an opportunity to improve the restaurant from every angle, including adding party space that can be rented for private events.

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New owners plan updates to Longboard

The Longboard Restaurant and Pub, at 217 Main St. in downtown Huntington Beach, is under new ownership.

The owners, Dave Lautner, Bruce Milliken, and Michael Goldberg, are planning to update the interior and outdoor space as well as the menu somewhat, based on customer feedback. Their goal is to keep the charm of The Longboard, while also appealing to millennials, they said in a news release.

“We have customers that have been coming here for 20 years,” Lautner said in the release. “We value these patrons and are trying to make improvements that won’t change the feeling of Huntington Beach Surf City charm that you feel when you walk through the door.”

Lautner and Milliken are original owners of The Longboard; it opened 25 years ago.

“We wanted to open a restaurant and pub where diners could enjoy New England food favorites and cheer on the Patriots,” said Milliken. “There are other Patriots restaurants in the area, but none with the Boston foods that we offer.”

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Hyundai opens Huntington Beach location

Huntington Beach Hyundai has opened at 16751 Beach Blvd., just off the 405 Freeway near Warner Avenue, a central location that it hopes will serve customers throughout Orange County.

Huntington Beach Hyundai is a family-owned sales and service center for new and used Hyundai vehicles.

“Everyone here at the new Huntington Beach Hyundai is dedicated to making the car-buying process simple and transparent,” said Paul Pelletier, sales manager.

For more information, visit www.huntingtonbeachhyun dai.com.

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H.B. boutique to hold spring beauty event

Beach Beauty Bar, a boutique day spa in Huntington Beach that specializes in skin care and body treatments, will host a spring beauty event April 28 in its newly expanded salon space with rooftop deck.

Guests can learn the secrets of brow design and be treated to complimentary brow makeovers while enjoying food, coffee and wine. Bohemian Mama will be on hand with its mobile boutique featuring “boho luxe” fashion and whimsical accessories for women and children. Lynne Curtin, a former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” will showcase her latest line of jewelry accessories.

The “spring fling” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. The Beach Beauty Bar is at 1120 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite D. Guests are asked to call the business at (714) 716-5888 to set up their complimentary brow appointments.