Thursday, February 12, 2026

Food & Drink

China’s most popular tea house brand, Chagee, opens first Long Beach location on Feb. 13

After its short-lived life as Dave's Hot Chicken in Belmont Shore, the space at 5246 E. 2nd St. is ready to become a Chagee Modern Tea House.

Here are some Long Beach restaurants ready for your Valentine’s Day dinner

Valentine's Day can get hectic—even in Long Beach. Here are some clutch places ready to take you on for the night of lovers, friends, and even those who hate Hallmark holidays.

After testing the waters, BBQ pop-up star Brother’s Keeper to soft open in Long Beach Feb. 12

BBQ fans rejoice: Pitmaster and Brother's Keeper BBQ owner Maurice "Mo" Stewart will soft open his location on Thursday, Feb. 12, at noon.

Zarape’s focus on made-in-house regional Mexican foods hopes to alter minds and moods in Long Beach

Zarape in Long Beach has an ambitious but realistic goal: Shift stereotypes about not just Mexican food but hospitality at mid-range restaurants as well.

Cyclops Coffee opens (utterly adorable) second location in Long Beach

Cyclops Coffee, owner Steven Than's original shop, has officially opened its second location in Long Beach's Zaferia neighborhood.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Holey Grail abruptly closes; more

Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both big and small.

With new winter menu, Tokyo Noir proves why it is one of Long Beach’s best bars

Tokyo Noir's latest menu update evokes a love of the esoteric unapologetically while remaining firmly accessible.

Ají Peruvian Cuisine in Long Beach celebrates 12 years as a purveyor of Peruvian flavors

As always, I try to maintain a focus on what I call legacy restaurants. Long Beach has long been experiencing a food renaissance—from pasta and...

Long Beach pioneer Milana’s New York Pizzeria offers $16 pies to celebrate 16 years

It is practically impossible to talk about pizza in Long Beach without talking about Milana's New York Pizzeria.

‘Open Borders, Open Hearts’ fundraising dinner and raffle to bring cocktails, community, and grub

Chuntikis and Got Your Back have partnered for a raffle-meets-fundraiser dinner, "Open Borders, Open Hearts," benefiting Órale.
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