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Latin American Cuisine

Coming soon, Long Beach: Lima Cebichería Peruana, from the owners of acclaimed Sushi Nikkei

Lima Cebichería Peruana, a new concept moving into the former Chicken University space in Bixby Knolls, is coming from the owners of the rightfully acclaimed Sushi Nikkei.

With independent ownership, Hotel Maya takes on new chef, revamps Fuego’s brunch menu

Hotel Maya—returning to its roots as an independently Long Beach-owned and -operated hotel—has hired its first new chef in over a decade and revamped Fuego's brunch menu.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: LUNA opens on Eastside; La Casa de Iris to open brick-and-mortar; 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.

After decades, Central American staple La Ceiba shutters its doors in Long Beach

La Ceiba, the Long Beach restaurant that has blended Honduran and Salvadoran food at different locations across decades, has formally shuttered its doors.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: March 2025

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

Your chance to experience the traditional Peruvian side of Sushi Nikkei comes to Bixby Knolls

With each anniversary menu, Sushi Nikkei favors dishes that don’t fit with its normal operating menu—but are definitively Peruvian.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Rosemallows hosts last days of service; Amorcito shutters; 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.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: Dec. 2024

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

From the Caribbean to South America: Sazón Latin Food Festival returns to Downtown Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach is becoming a haven for Latin American celebrations that focus on food—and this weekend's upcoming Sazón Latin Food Festival is no exception.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Sonoratown open 7 days a week; Miracle at The Ordinarie 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.

Your guide to Long Beach Halloween drinks and food: 2024 Edition

Much to the pleasure of spook lovers, we are witnessing a horrifying growth in Long Beach Halloween drinks and food menus this year—more than any year previously.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: JP23 space has new tenant; BMore Protein Pub closes; 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.

Chef Carlos Jurado of Selva Long Beach uplifts Colombian food in a way no one else does

Selva Long Beach is certainly one of the city's best restaurants—and it is due to Chef Carlos's choice to expand his culinary horizons.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Padre/Mezcalero wage theft controversy; LB Latino Restaurant Week launches; 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.

Celebrating a decade, The Social List Havana Nights returns for one night only

The Social List, the much-loved 4th Street restaurant, is turning 10. And with that, has decided to bring its equally loved Social List Havana Nights for one night only, come Friday, Sept. 27 at 6PM.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: North LB to have new brunch spot; Ají broken into; 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.

OBRA HandBakery—Long Beach’s king of baked empanadas—shares the love South America and the Carribean

OBRA Handbakery is the undisputed king of empanadas in Long Beach, having built up a decade-long patronage.

Favorite things I’m eating right now: Long Beach Food Scene Week Edition

Given we just ended the 10-day celebration that was Long Beach Food Scene Week, I wanted to share dishes I discovered that went beyond...

Ají Peruvian Cuisine in Long Beach celebrates ten years as a purveyor of Peruvian flavors

Ají Peruvian Cuisine is participating in Long Beach Food Scene Week 2024, a ten-day celebration of our city's food culture with over 60 restaurants involved....

From Mexico to Perú: The serendipitous birth of West Long Beach’s Casa Chaski’s

Casa Chaski's in West Long Beach is the result of Chef Agustín Romo's dedication to Comida Peruana and the mighty west coast country of...

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Milk Barn Pizza & Dairy returns; North LB gets Honduran grub; 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.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: June 2024

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Knead Donuts to open Signal Hill location; Chipotle to open soon in BK; 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.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Maru Maki closes; Small Cafe reopens today under new owners; 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.

Selva’s candlelit ‘test kitchen’ dinners flex the muscles of Chef Carlos Jurado

Selva has long harnessed its Colombian sensibility when it comes to food, but Chef Carlos Jurado wants to not just challenge himself but Long Beach.

Selva has one of the most culinary-focused cocktail programs in Long Beach

The intent behind Selva has always been simple: Reflect the food of Colombia. And in this sense, Chef Carlos Jurado knew that cocktails—which are distinctly culinary yet never receive that very spotlight—were essential in creating his space. This is where mixologist Mike Borowski comes in.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: January 2024

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

Sushi Nikkei’s anniversary in Belmont Shore expresses such an essential part of Long Beach’s food story

The story of Sushi Nikkei is the story of not just one individual but of many: People brought to a space that wasn't their own and learning acceptance—and it is why the Michelin-recognized food of Sushi Nikkei is such an important cog of the Long Beach food scene, particularly when it comes to celebrating the first anniversary of its second location in Belmont Shore.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: December 2023

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: November 2023

Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

The glorious baleadas and plàtanos maduro of Honduras Kitchen, the steward of Honduran food in Long Beach

The baleadas at Honduras Kitchen—a Honduran staple in Long Beach for over 15 years after being opened by Rafael Larios—are a prime and beautiful example of how the flour tortilla can transform the simplest of foods. This, joining the mighty fried plantain that is stuffed with picadillo, are just a few examples of how this humble, vastly underrated Latin American gem has been the steward of Honduran food in Long Beach.

Inaugural Central American heritage festival to celebrate comida, comedia, cultura

Roxanne's owner Robert Molina and Salvadoran-American comedian Jose "Hoozay" Velasquez are teaming up to bring Long Beach its first festival focusing on the culture surrounding Central America.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Famed L’Antica pizzeria moves forward in the Shore; Nick the Greek opens July 25; 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.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: June 2023

Brian Addison's monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.

The Long Beach chefs and restaurants featured in the 2023 Michelin Guide to California

Though the question of whether Californians should really care about Michelin distinctions—particularly following the organization's original reasoning behind ditching coverage of Los Angeles—remains viable,...

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Zero proof bottle shop Hummingbird Heart opens; Belmont Brewing fighting to keep dog patio; 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.

Padre in Long Beach’s continued focus on pan-Latin American cuisine make it a gem for the food community

With Guadalajara-based Chef Manuel Buñuelos still overseeing the menu after formally starting his own project, Padre in Long Beach's menu continues to explore all aspects of Latin American food.

A love letter to Colombia: Selva brings playful, colorful soul to Long Beach food scene

This is your first look into Selva, the Colombia-inspired restaurant overtaking the former Hideaway space in the Zaferia District—and it is Brian Addison's favorite new restaurant.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: December 2021

Brian Addison's monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.
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