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LONGBEACHMAGAZINE.COM 57 Vince, "Nino" and Inge Cristiano began their humble beginnings at this Bixby Knolls restaurant on July 31, 1958, and although in the same location, today it has grown three times in its original size. Traditional Italian favorites found here which sets them apart from other restaurants include: chicken cacciatore, cauliflower pancakes, authentic pizza (crust made from scratch), homemade manicotti, delicious eggplant parmesan and more. "We are serving the fifth generation of our patrons. This is truly an honor for me and my family because over the years we have become a part the community as much as the community has become a part of our family dynamics," said Nino's manager and the daughter of Vince and Inge, Carina Cristiano. The original dining room drips in 1950s nostalgia of the Italian American era, while the middle dining room reminds you of the 1970s and the banquet room/lounge is now the setting for the hip After Hours First Fridays vibe. Adam Hass curates the art for this venue and after hours festivities are put on by 562 CityLife's Floyd Hampton Livingston and David Leonard. "It is important to hold on to our traditional roots while exploring new and fun ways to progress with future trends and desires of our patrons," Cristiano said. "We absolutely love our First Fridays' partnerships and the afterhours' dining is fun for everyone." Nino's has even updated their bar selection and just introduced a new wine list as result of the new interest in their place for after hour dining. For more information, call 562.427.1003. Best Landmark for Family- Owned Italian Cuisine — Nino's Italian Restaurant 3853 Atlantic Avenue