Utopia
created in Long Beach
By Rachelle Youngman
On-line Forty-Niner
At
a passing glance the Utopia may appear to
be just another street-side café.
However, with a closer look, one will realize
that it is anything but that.
 Stepping
into Utopia I was engulfed by a warm, yet
natural light that seemed to come from all
around. Romantic, but lively music
played low in the background while a slight
breeze gave the indoor restaurant an outdoor
feel.
An
aura of classy originality filled the moderately
sized restaurant.
The
art on the walls portrays a sense of creativity
and peacefulness that matches the ambiance
of the restaurant.
Given
the choice to sit wherever you please, I
selected one of the several small, two place
tables, which was dressed quite elegantly
with nicely folded napkins, a nice cloth,
a small candle and beautiful flowers.
Without
delay I was politely greeted and my drink
order was taken by a business server.
Prices
for a glass of wine ranged from about $3.50
to $10 with most selections more or less
in the middle.
The
coffee and glass of Merlot were very flavorful.
Deciding to skip the appetizers I ordered
from the list of entrées, which ranged
in price from about $8 to $16.
The
salad, included in the price of the entrée,
was beautifully arranged and sprinkled with
finely chopped purple cabbage to add color.
The dressing was of the house and gave the
salad a zesty, fresh taste.
The
entrée, Tequila Pollo, arrived just
in time and was even more impressively arranged
than the salad. The vegetables were
crisp and bright, the chicken was tender
and juicy, and the rice made a perfect addition.
Everything appeared to be in its proper
place, a picture perfect plate, and most
importantly it tasted great.
The
Utopia offers high-class quality and attractive
surroundings for less money than would normally
be expected. Overall, the Utopia is a highly
recommendable place to dine. It is
absolutely perfect for a first date, or
any special evening. The
Utopia is located at 445 E. First St. in
Long Beach. Lunch and dinner are served
daily.
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