Saturday, April 4, 2026

Food & Drink

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Crumbl to open Aug. 22; owners of Broken Spirits to open new concept; more

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Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe: 8 chefs to partake in bracket-style competition

Long Beach Grand Prix Fixe, a bracket-style competition between eight of the city's best, kicks off on Sept. 8 at Partake Collective's incredible R&D kitchen.

Favorite Things I’m Eating: Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025 Edition

Given we just ended the 10-day celebration that was Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025, I wanted to share dishes that I found particularly incredible.

Praise the gluten gods: Colossus Bakery to expand in Belmont Shore (seating included)

In one of the most celebratory parts of food news across this week, Colossus Bakery—Kristin Colazas‑Rodriguez's stellar shop dedicated to all things carby—will be...

Nigel’s—Long Beach’s floating-seats, on-the-water, rent-a-duffy bar and restaurant—is now open

Nigel's in Long Beach is ready to take passengers aboard come late June, when its water-facing facade debuts to its first array of public patrons.

Craft Beer LB Fest 2025: Long Beach’s OG brew fest returns

Craft Beer LB Fest 2025 is upon us, hop lovers, come Saturday, Sept. 13 at Rancho Los Cerritos with over 15 local breweries.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Ubuntu in DTLB permanently closed; LBFSW good for business; more

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

North Long Beach staple, Black-owned Robert Earl’s BBQ, to close brick-and-mortar Aug. 9

Robert Earl's BBQ, the North Long Beach gem that largely introduced the city to proper barbecue, will be permanently closing its long-loved brick-and-mortar on Aug. 9.

What to (unquestionably) eat during Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025

Brian Addison highlights 25 of the 85 menus being shared across the city for Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025.

Here are the menus for the 80+ restaurants participating in Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025

Long Beach Food Scene Week 2025 is almost here, everyone. Kicking off Aug. 1 through Aug. 10, the ten-day celebration will feature the city’s best restaurants, cafes, and popups.
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