Embarking on a new venture in hospitality, sports business executive, Joshua Sanchez, introduces 4 Shore, an elevated fine dining restaurant and immersive cocktail lounge where culinary excellence and innovative mixology meets chic ambiance. Set to debut in the neighborhood of Naples (5716 2nd St) in Long Beach, 4 Shore will officially open with dinner reservations starting May 10th, 2024. 4 Shore will be open daily 7 days a week for dinner reservations starting at 5pm – 10pm, Sunday – Thursday, and on weekends Friday- Saturday 5pm – 12am, with Happy Hours on weekdays offering a limited bar menu with light bites and drink specials.
Joshua Sanchez, Owner of 4 Shore comments in a statement, “ Growing up here, I’m excited to bring 4 Shore to the beautiful community of Long Beach. This has been a passion project and dream come true with collaborative efforts in taking the time and dedication in this next venture to open a restaurant where I want people to genuinely love and enjoy.”
The contemporary concept will bring a modern elegant vibe to the Southern California destination, with curated food menus by Chef Jared Ventura and overseen by Executive Chef Ben Davenport, featuring a culinary journey showcasing premium meats, seafood, handmade pasta, and more. Signature menu creations include starters such as Japanese Yellowtail Crudo (pomegranate, trout roe, apple, dill), Cherry Tomato Burrata (grapes, burrata cheese, basil, sour dough), Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta (truffle cream, parmigiana froth), Scallop Plate (cauliflower, charred cabbage, eggplant, verjus butter), Risotto (poached shrimp, shitake, shrimp bisque froth), Market Green Salad (herbed caesar dressing, tomato, sour dough), Lasagna Bianca (tomato sauce, bechamel, taleggio cheese), Royal Kaluga Hybrid Caviar (potato beignet, crème fraiche). Alongside main entrees featuring Chicken Presse (potato, braised cabbage, pan jus), Seabass (Snap peas, cauliflower, buerre rouge), Lamb Saddle (Lentils, nduja jus, swiss chard, Poached Salmon (polenta, tomato, fennel, smoked egg), Chicken Presse (potato, braised cabbage, pan jus), Beef Strip Loin (kale, potato, mushroom, béarnaise), and for desserts like Olive Oil Cake (raspberry mousse, white chocolate), Caramelized Pineapple Custard (caramelized pineapple, coconut lime granita), and Chocolate Torte (almond sable, salted vanilla, cognac sauce).
Chef Jared Ventura shares on the menu creations, “I wanted to focus on dishes that discerning Long Beach diners will appreciate and be excited to experience. I want dishes that reflect the beautiful dining room we have. I poured my years of experience in French and Italian fine dining into a menu that reflects my passions as a Chef. A menu that my Chef team is excited to cook every night. I hope it’s a menu that Long Beach and the surrounding communities will embrace with curiosity and excitement.”
Executive Chef Ben Davenport says, “Being a local resident in Long Beach for almost a decade, having immense passion and dedication for the culinary arts, I know deep in my heart that Long Beach is well overdue for a beautiful place like 4 Shore. Get ready to embrace the journey as 4 Shore LA welcomes you to indulge in the artistry of culinary excellence. I am humbled and honored to give our diners an unforgettable experience and a destination where every meal becomes a cherished memory.“
Crafted spirits and cocktails will be overseen by master mixologist Walker Marsh & skilled bartenders who will expertly blend rare spirits, house-made infusions, and fresh, exotic ingredients to craft cocktails. Specialty themed cocktails will be ‘Chamoshore’ (Tito’s Vodka, green apple cordial, chamomile, lime, dolin blanc), ‘Heat Wave’ (Mi Campo Tequila, lime, aji amarillo, passion fruit, italicus), ‘Lagoon Luxe’ (Hennessy Cognac, caramelized pineapple, lemon, falernum, Strega), ‘Fig Old Fashioned’ (Nelson Greenbrier bourbon, burnt fig, zucca amaro, bitters), ‘Buongiorno Adios’ (400 Canejos, cynar, punt e mes, campari, cucumber), ‘Kyoto Kiss’ (St. George Terroir, strawberry ginger, lemon, sparkling sake), ‘Espresso Martini’ (Remy Martin Cognac, black sesame, black hjerte, cream sherry, cold brew) and ‘Tart Cherry Bliss’ (Mt Gay rum, tart cherry, lemon, vanilla, almond, maple, pineapple).
Walker Marsh comments “Being born and raised in Long Beach it’s so special to take the knowledge I’ve built working in some incredible bars and restaurants in Los Angeles, and bringing it back home. This menu is a celebration of joy, community and flavor. I’m so excited to share these with the community.”
Owner Joshua Sanchez will also showcase at 4 Shore his personalized branded wine that he created with friends back in 2020 called ‘LB Uvas’, with their Pinot Noir 2021, which profiles a silky texture and juicy acidity with notes of strawberries, brown sugar and dark chocolate, and Sauvignon Blanc 2021, portraying a vibrant and smooth, delicate combination of pineapple, lychee and mango.
Joshua Sanchez adds, “We look forward to warmly welcome everyone and want our guests at 4 Shore to feel like they’ve had an overall pleasurable experience with its intimate indulgences and memorable flavors.”
