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
The Stache continues its evolution as Long Beach’s most distinct kinda-specialty-still-divey spaces
The Stache Bar on 4th Street has long been known as a space that lacks judgement, and blends high-brow and good ol' divey goodness.
Food & Drink
This tasting event in Long Beach will feature over 20 expressions of tequila and mezcal
"A Taste of Mexico" is a Long Beach Last Call tasting event on Monday, Mar. 9, featuring 12 Mexican distilleries serving over 20 expressions.
Food & Drink
Long Beach’s Viaje continues to be Belmont Shore’s stalwart in cocktail creation
Viaje in Belmont Shore is one of the most underrated spaces in our city's always-continuing-to-grow cocktail game. That continues thanks to bar boss Ruben Martinez.
Food & Drink
FIRST LOOK: Wicked Wolf—Long Beach’s most underrated bar—unveils ambitious new menu
The Wicked Wolf, Wrigley's underrated gem of a watering hole, is unveiling its brand new—and rather ambitious—12-cocktail menu for Long Beach Last Call on Mar. 1.
Food & Drink
Essential cocktails to drink during Long Beach Last Call 2026
Long Beach Last Call 2026 isn't just about the events. Over 20 spaces are providing special cocktail menus. Here are some highlights.
Food & Drink
Smash burger phenomenon Proudly Serving to open Long Beach location
South Bay smash burger all-star Proudly Serving will be opening up its first Long Beach location, taking over the former Beasties space.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Hospitality Alliance created to urge ‘not patrolling well-operated businesses but the streets’
Long Beach Hospitality Alliance has one focus: To encourage patrolling of the streets, not well-operated small businesses.
Food & Drink
This Long Beach cocktail tasting—’Chicali New Year’—will explore the history of Mexicali’s Chinatown
Jules Guitierrez of Chuntikis has long wanted to do what he is calling "Chicali New Year"—and now he is finally doing it.
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