It’s a lovely day to eat outside, and Tantalum is the perfect place.

Located in the Marina Pacifica mall in Long Beach, Tantalum has a welcoming entry and a patio overlooking the marina.

Even a lifejacket-wearing dog gets to enjoy the water.

Julie introduced me to a (new to me) summer drink – a white wine spritzer with a splash of peach schnapps. It was very refreshing. We ordered nothing unusual but always favorites – mac and cheese and Kobe sliders. They were delicious.

The Other Thing – According to the dictionary, the word “tantalum” means “chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73 – named after a figure in Greek mythology”. Maybe that guy was a gastronome.