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
Most anticipated restaurants opening in Long Beach in 2025: UPDATED
A continually updated list of Long Beach restaurants opening in 2025 from Brian Addison.
Culture & Commentary
Easter Walk Long Beach will continue this weekend, carrying decades of Herstory—and the timing is important
The 28th annual Easter Walk Long Beach will continue its tradition of uplifting those in need, celebrating queerness, and connecting businesses with patrons—all in a pair of heels.
Food & Drink
Baby Gee, for the third year in a row, recognized by prestigious Spirited Awards
Known as the bar world’s Oscars, Baby Gee is named one of the Top 10 best bars in the West for the second year in a row, following their best new bar recognition back in 2023 by the Spirited Awards.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: A chopped cheese shop finally opens; Ono Hawaiian BBQ coming; 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
Long Beach’s Roe revamps cocktail menu—and it’s their best to date
With bar manager Emilee Comeau, Long Beach's Roe is ready to showcase its evolution in cocktails.
Events & Festivals
The annual ‘halfway to Halloween’ beer festival returns with 40 breweries and distilleries
The crew that brought Long Beach its first major beer festival during the pandemic, Halloween Hootenanny and continues to do so each year since—Festival Obscura...
Urbanism & Development
Work on 300 Alamitos Ave. senior living space in Long Beach officially starts
Crews are expected actually to break ground by the end of this week on a senior housing development at 300 Alamitos Ave.
Urbanism & Development
Line up your turkeys: Lucky Strike to open bowling alley at Long Beach exchange
A Lucky Strike bowling alley will be coming to Long Beach thanks to an approval from the Planning Commission earlier this month.
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