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.
Culture & Commentary
Chez Bacchus’s tequila dinner is proof of Long Beach’s upped game in paired dinners
Chez Bacchus's most recent dinner—a tasting dinner with Volcan Tequila, Möet-Hennessey's first tequila brand—was much more than just a reflection of the restaurant or brand.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe: 8 chefs to partake in bracket-style competition
Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe, a bracket-style competition between eight of the city's best, kicks off on Sept. 8 at Partake Collective's incredible R&D kitchen.
Urbanism & Development
OC-Based events company 24 Carrots to take over Long Beach’s famed Petroleum Club
Employee-owned events venue company 24 Carrots has officially taken over the lease at the historic Petroleum Club in Bixby Knolls.
Food & Drink
Favorite Things I’m Eating: Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025 Edition
Given we just ended the 10-day celebration that was Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025, I wanted to share dishes that I found particularly incredible.
Food & Drink
Praise the gluten gods: Colossus Bakery to expand in Belmont Shore (seating included)
In one of the most celebratory parts of food news across this week, Colossus Bakery—Kristin Colazas‑Rodriguez's stellar shop dedicated to all things carby—will be...
Food & Drink
Nigel’s—Long Beach’s floating-seats, on-the-water, rent-a-duffy bar and restaurant—is now open
Nigel's in Long Beach is ready to take passengers aboard come late June, when its water-facing facade debuts to its first array of public patrons.
Food & Drink
Most anticipated restaurants opening in Long Beach in 2025: UPDATED
A continually updated list of Long Beach restaurants opening in 2025 from Brian Addison.
Food & Drink
Craft Beer LB Fest 2025: Long Beach’s OG brew fest returns
Craft Beer LB Fest 2025 is upon us, hop lovers, come Saturday, Sept. 13 at Rancho Los Cerritos with over 15 local breweries.
Stay Ahead, Stay Informed, Stay Local.
Curious about the latest Long Beach bites, groundbreaking developments, or voices shaping our culture? You're in the right place. Subscribe to get curated news and commentary delivered right to your inbox. We promise, no spam—only the stories that make Long Beach home.
