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, joining fellow food writers from the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Eater, the Orange County Register, and more.
Food & Drink
The Attic happily skips the warm in favor of the bright for holiday cocktail menu
The Attic on Broadway has unveiled its holiday cocktail menu, joining the wonderful plethora of spaces that are partaking in creating holiday menus.
Culture & Commentary
It’s A Drag to Give returns to bring the gayest of holiday cheers to Downtown Long Beach
After a five-year hiatus, the queer-meets-philanthropy celebration that is It's a Drag to Give is back in all its campy, glam, fierce glory come Saturday, Dec. 7.
Food & Drink
Ammatolí, Tacos La Carreta, Sonoratown rank on Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list
Los Angeles Times food critic Bill Addison—working with columnist Jenn Harris—has released the publication's annual 101 Best Restaurants. And three Long Beach restaurants ranked:...
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Sura open on Mondays; Sonoratown and Recreational partner for latte; more
Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both news that needs just a quick mention or repeated news where you might have missed the full features.
Food & Drink
Essential Long Beach cocktails and spirit menus
Long Beach cocktails and spirit choices—and its mocktail counterpart—have never been stronger, with bar managers and tenders creating a new era of hospitality and drinkability. Here are some of the best shining throughout the city.
Food & Drink
How Sideburns became Long Beach’s most underrated burger joint
Sideburns is Long Beach's most underrated burger joint in a city rife with plenty of solid burger contenders.
Food & Drink
The Stache Bar’s holiday joy continues as it goes from Halloween to Krampus
The Stache Bar holiday dive into the world of Krampus, Disneyland's The Haunted Mansion, old-school Americana Christmas, and a totally new attitude when it comes to cocktails has officially arrived.
Culture & Commentary
The Breakfast Bar’s expansion is part of a growing trend in expanding DTLB’s ability for events
The Breakfast Bar's latest expansion at its Downtown location isn't solely for seating more patrons. That is, of course, part of the goal. But the larger goal of Catering & Events Manager Angela Roman's space is much more significant.
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