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
Chef Carlos Jurado takes Selva toward seasonal menus, giving Long Beach some of its finest food
Selva's new spring menu—with seasonal menus officially taking over the space—is the reflection of Chef Carlos Jurado's determined focus on his culinary work.
Culture & Commentary
Cafe Sevilla exits Downtown Long Beach; Ole takeover to open Mar. 29
Cafe Sevilla has formally vacated its Downtown Long Beach space, handing the reins to similar concept, Ole.
Culture & Commentary
Remembering Long Beach’s Wade Windsor
A pioneer in his own right, Long Beach has lost an immensely powerful soul with the death of Wade Windsor at age 45.
Urbanism & Development
After years of delays, stubby residential project proposed for former Long Beach city hall site
The 321 Ocean Blvd. project now proposes 729 apartments: 364 units in the north building and 365 in the south.Â
Food & Drink
Our Spot Coffee & Goods—Long Beach’s most unique, clever caffeine purveyor—to open brick-and-mortar
Our Spot Coffee has finally reached the goal owners Chris and Ali McColl have been trying to get across the past three years: a brick-and-mortar.
Food & Drink
Alder & Sage’s stellar weekend dinners brings space to life in the Long Beach night
Chef Matthew Roberts of Alder & Sage has brought dinner back—and what a glorious return it is.
Events & Festivals
Long Beach Homebrew Invitational returns with unlimited beer tastings
Ah, 'tis the season for our city's budding home brewers to flex their skills in the annual Long Beach Homebrew Invitational hosted by Craft Beer LB.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Good Day Cafe closes; Hare up for sale; 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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