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Food & Drink
Madres Brunch Long Beach officially opens in the East Village
Madres Brunch Long Beach has officially opened. It has taken over the former LB Taco Co. space in the East Village, which closed earlier this year.
Culture & Commentary
The $100 bagel and $85 calzone: Redefining (and questioning) luxury food in Long Beach
Yes, in Long Beach in 2024, there exists a $100 bagel at Olive & Rose and a calzone at Marlena costing you $85.
Food & Drink
Long Beach’s Heritage holds onto its Michelin star for the second year in a row
Long Beach's Heritage restaurant—ran and operated by Chef Philip and his sister Lauren Pretty—has held onto its Michelin star for the second year in a row after first scoring it last year.
Culture & Commentary
GUEST COLUMN: When the walls (almost) came tumbling down in Long Beach
Julia Huang reflects on the recent challenges and surprises encountered to organize Long Beach’s ninth annual urban art festival, Long Beach Walls.
Culture & Commentary
Well-read: The Long Beach bookstore renaissance happening on 4th Street
The Long Beach bookstore is having an outright renaissance along the Retro Row stretch of 4th Street. And it's thanks to the love of the tangible slowly returning as people steer more healthily away from screens and towards the things of this earth. Especially the printed page.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach LGBTQ district takes step forward toward fruition—and why that matters
Initially presented as an idea two years ago, the creation of a formally sanctioned Long Beach LGBTQ district along the Broadway Corridor has taken a major step forward, with councilmembers unanimously approving a strategic plan that will guide the City and planners on how to make the district a tangible, explorable space.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Last Call draws thousands across 10-day celebration of bar culture
Thousands of revelers—be they dancers or drinkers, in the industry or seeking to support it—came out in love for Long Beach Last Call: 15 events across 10 days of celebration in the name of our bar culture and the people behind one of our strongest social and economic drivers.
Culture & Commentary
Maritime Bicycle Courier—Long Beach’s sole bike deliverer—quietly and permanently shutters business
Long Beach has officially lost one of its most unique (and green) businesses: Maritime Bicycle Courier, the nearly decade-long delivery service that used bicyclists, has permanently shut down.
