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Food & Drink
Chefs of Ammatolí, La Parolaccia vying for best chef in California at James Beard Awards
Following the announcement that Gusto Bread is a semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery, the James Beard Awards—the nation's most prestigious food honors—have put forth Chef Dima Habibeh of Ammatolí and Chefs Stefano and Michael Procaccini of La Parolaccia as semifinalists for Best Chef in California.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: George’s Greek Cafe sells DTLB location; Zankou opening this month; lots 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.
Food & Drink
What to (unquestionably) eat during LB Food Scene Week
The Longbeachize crew has been working for months on LB Food Scene Week—and Brian Addison here with his top personal choices on where to eat.
Food & Drink
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.
Culture & Commentary
Jordanian and Long Beach love: Ammatolí’s dinner with Chef Ali Ghzawi reflects the beauty of our city’s best restaurant
There is much to be said about the stellar collaboration dinner between Ammatolí's Chef Dima Habibeh and Alee's Chef Ali Ghzawi—but the most powerful part was its unabashed display of Jordanian love.
Events & Festivals
Ammatolí’s chef Dima Habibeh to host collab dinner with famed Jordanian, Top Chef winner Ali Ghzawi
Chef Dima Habibeh of Ammatolí and Chef Ali Ghzawi of Alee—named one of the 50 best restaurants in the entirety of the Middle East/North Africa region by World's 50 Best—have decided to meet for a collaboration dinner that Long Beach is unlikely to see again soon.
Culture & Commentary
Steve Dolinsky, Chicago’s ‘Food Guy,’ took a tour of Long Beach’s restaurant scene—and why that matters
A 13-time James Beard award winner, one of the pioneers of local videographic food storytelling, and an overall great human, Steve Dolinsky decided to take a tour through Long Beach's food scene—guided by yours truly and James Tir.
Food & Drink
Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: March 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.
