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: Massive California Fish Grill coming; Active Culture to close; 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
Nonna Mercato returns with summer dinner service—and proves they make some of the best pasta in Long Beach
Yes, Nonna Mercato is back with dinner service via its Summer Nights series on June 20, which debuted last year to merited applause.
Urbanism & Development
Open alcohol zone in Downtown Long Beach to be established
Long Beach—joining other cities like Santa Monica that are opting for "come for the beach, stay for the booze" vibes—will establish an open alcohol zone.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Art Scene: DTLB issues requests for muralists; micro-gallery art crawl; more
There is plenty of news within the Long Beach art scene—here are the highlights.
Food & Drink
Long Beach’s most beloved tiki bar, Bamboo Club, continues to evolve
If there’s one space that embodies Long Beach’s long-standing flirtation with tiki culture, it’s The Bamboo Club. Full stop.
Food & Drink
Three decades in, Belmont Shore’s Stroll & Savor returns to fill Long Beach stomachs
Belmont Shore's Stroll & Savor is a Long Beach tradition—and it returns Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19 from 5:30PM to 9PM nightly.
Food & Drink
Hellbent Silversmith is Long Beach’s immigrant-owned, classroom-meets-handmade jewelry store
Hellbent Silversmith's owner, Ani Gabrielson, is many beautiful things: A proud immigrant. A motorcycle enthusiast. And, of course, a silversmith.
Events & Festivals
From architecture and art to taco poetry and block parties: LA Design Festival 2025 comes to Long Beach
The LA Design Festival 2025 returns to Long Beach yet again come June 26 through June 29. Long Beach is not just on the map, but front and center as a driving force in the festival’s region-wide celebration of design, imagination, and community.
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