Brian Addison
Brian Addison has been a writer, editor, and photographer for more than 15 years, covering everything from food and culture to transportation and housing. In 2015, he was named Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club and has since garnered 30 nominations and three additional wins. In 2019, he was awarded the Food/Culture Critic of the Year across any platform at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. He has since been nominated in that category every year since, joining fellow food writers from the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Eater, the Orange County Register, and more.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Holey Grail abruptly closes; more
Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both big and small.
Urbanism & Development
Landmark Square sold for paltry $50M in Downtown Long Beach; plans to convert to housing
Landmark Square—often called "The Wells Fargo Building" by locals and visitors alike—has been sold to developer Izek Shomof for a meager $50M.
Events & Festivals
KASSO’s inaugural U.S. event brings famed Japanese show to life with world-renowned skateboarders
KASSO combines skating and obstacle course—and will be bringing its first American iteration via KASSO Fest to Long Beach.
Food & Drink
With new winter menu, Tokyo Noir proves why it is one of Long Beach’s best bars
Tokyo Noir's latest menu update evokes a love of the esoteric unapologetically while remaining firmly accessible.
Food & Drink
Ají Peruvian Cuisine in Long Beach celebrates 12 years as a purveyor of Peruvian flavors
As always, I try to maintain a focus on what I call legacy restaurants. Long Beach has long been experiencing a food renaissance—from pasta and...
Food & Drink
Long Beach pioneer Milana’s New York Pizzeria offers $16 pies to celebrate 16 years
It is practically impossible to talk about pizza in Long Beach without talking about Milana's New York Pizzeria.
Culture & Commentary
This Long Beach pottery class wants you to recreate that famous ‘Ghost’ scene for Valentine’s Day
For a rare opportunity, Clay on First is asking couples to take on a single pottery wheel for their Toast-to-Ghost Valentine's Day classes.
Food & Drink
‘Open Borders, Open Hearts’ fundraising dinner and raffle to bring cocktails, community, and grub
Chuntikis and Got Your Back have partnered for a raffle-meets-fundraiser dinner, "Open Borders, Open Hearts," benefiting Órale.
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