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: Ubuntu in DTLB permanently closed; LBFSW good for business; more
Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both big and small.
Food & Drink
North Long Beach staple, Black-owned Robert Earl’s BBQ, to close brick-and-mortar Aug. 9
Robert Earl's BBQ, the North Long Beach gem that largely introduced the city to proper barbecue, will be permanently closing its long-loved brick-and-mortar on Aug. 9.
Food & Drink
China’s most popular tea house brand, Chagee, to open first Long Beach location
After its short-lived life as Dave's Hot Chicken in Belmont Shore, the space at 5246 E. 2nd St. is ready to become a Chagee Modern Tea House.
Urbanism & Development
After five-year environmental battle, 14-acre InSite Self Storage development in Long Beach takes step forward
The long-disputed InSite Self Storage development proposal at the 405-710 juncture is taking steps forward.
Food & Drink
What to (unquestionably) eat during Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025
Brian Addison highlights 25 of the 85 menus being shared across the city for Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025.
Food & Drink
Nigel’s—Long Beach’s floating-seats, on-the-water, rent-a-duffy bar and restaurant—will open Aug. 8
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
Here are the menus for the 80+ restaurants participating in Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025
Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025 is almost here, everyone. Kicking off Aug. 1 through Aug. 10, the ten-day celebration will feature the city’s best restaurants, cafes, and popups.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Saint & Second, 5th Ave. Bagelry to open new locations; Wine Cheese Etc. 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.
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