Thursday, January 22, 2026

Food & Drink

Lima Cebichería—one of the best Peruvian spaces in the region—expands lunch in Long Beach

Lima CebicherĂ­a Peruana in Bixby Knolls is expanding its lunch offerings with weekly specials.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Lucky Chopsticks closes; Terrible Burger scores spot at Smorgasburg; more

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

Viaje is one of Long Beach’s best (and its most underrated) Mexican restaurant

Viaje is in its pocket with attitude, finesse, and a Mexican culinary experience that no other Long Beach space offers.

Sal’s Gumbo Shack to shutter Bixby Knolls space, keep North Long Beach shop open

Sally Bevans, the owner of the beloved Sal's Gumbo Shack in Long Beach, has decided to close her Bixby Knolls location.

Most anticipated restaurants opening in Long Beach in 2026

Here are the Long Beach restaurants that are (hopefully) set to open in 2026, should the permitting and funding gods approve.

Drinks that defined the Long Beach libation scene in 2025

2025 was an exception year for drinks—here are some of Long Beach's best, from cocktails and coffee to tea and sodas.

Dishes that defined the Long Beach food scene in 2025

2025 could largely be considered a banner year for the Long Beach food scene. Here are the dishes that best exemplified that.

Ellie’s wants to extend the New Year with this $55, four-course dinner

Chef Jason Witzl and general manager Molly Sirody are inviting the community to celebrate the New Year, well, beyond the New Year.

Not for the traditionalists: Masa y Taza gives Long Beach its most unique, Californian interpretation of chorizo

It's not for everyone. But Masa y Taza is drawing crowds for its distinct take on chorizo and its massive, Chihuahua-style tortillas sobaqueras used for breakfast burritos.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Malainey’s closing at end of the year; more

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