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.
Urbanism & Development
Armory Arts Collective to convert former National Guard building to senior housing
The Armory Arts Collective—the proposed overhaul of the National Guard Armory building where 7th Street meets Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue—is about to become...
Food & Drink
Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: March 2026
Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he has eaten in Long Beach.
Food & Drink
Burd Chicken Rice—the Cambodian-owned fast casual space—was always destined for Long Beach
Burd Chicken Rice, the Cambodian-owned fast casual space, was always destined for Long Beach.
Food & Drink
Jade on the Water in Long Beach to close on Mar. 23
Jade on the Water owner Rod Frontino confirmed that the restaurant would permanently close on Monday, Mar. 23.
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.
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