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 33 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.
Beyond his writing, he oversees multiple Long Beach food events, including: Long Beach Food Scene Week, his annual restaurant week; Long Beach Last Call, a 10-day celebration of our city's bar and cocktail culture; Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe, a chef's competition where patrons decide the winner; and an annual collaboration with Vans Warped Tour that partners restaurants with bands to create affordable dishes prior to Long Beach Food Scene Week.
Long Beach Food Scene
Something wicked comes to Long Beach: First look at The Ordinarie’s ‘The Haunting’
The Ordinarie has taken on an entirely new, wonderfully witchy facade with its inaugural Haunting takeover.
Urbanism & Development
Finally: Part of Colorado Lagoon project reopens for East Long Beach
Cars and bikes can once again cut through the Colorado Lagoon thanks to the reopening of a street on the project's northern edge.
Long Beach Food Scene
Broken Spirits abruptly closes in Downtown Long Beach
Broken Spirits—the distillery and barbecue joint that took over the former Portuguese Bend space in 2024—has officially closed its doors.
Culture & Commentary
Fairmont Breakers in Downtown Long Beach scores coveted Michelin Key status
Less than two years after reopening, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach has received one of the hospitality industry’s most coveted distinctions: a Michelin Key.
Long Beach Food Scene
Pickle Banh Mi in Long Beach harbors the spirit of its Vietnamese women founders
Created by the spirit of a mother and her sister —and continuing to be fueled by a daughter and son—Pickle Banh Mi is not just an ode to the mighty Vietnamese sandwich but to the resilience and empowerment of Vietnamese women.
Long Beach Food Scene
Born Wild Sporting Club wants Long Beach to see the sports bar differently
Tomas De Los Reyes, a bar industry vet, has taken over the former Roundin’ 3rd space. And for him, it's still a place to watch a game.
Long Beach Food Scene
Long Beach torta and sandwich legend Sliced & Diced returns for one day only
On Tuesday, Sept. 22—as part of the citywide fundraiser for nonprofits that is Long Beach Gives—Sliced & Diced returns.
Events & Festivals
Chef Danny Le of Chez Bacchus wins 2026 Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe competition
After a tournament among eight Long Beach chefs, Chef Danny Le of Chez Bacchus won the second annual Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe.
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