Food & Drink
Always taste the special menu at the annual Sushi Nikkei anniversary in Belmont Shore
Sushi Nikkei's anniversary was celebrated for the third time in Belmont Shore, with Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata and wife Daiwa Wong offering patrons a menu that heavily diverged from the space's staple sushi offerings
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Years in the making, Hey Brother Baker’s gloriously carby brick-and-mortar opens in Long Beach
Hey Brother Baker owners Jesse Hellen-Lloyd and wife Christina Wilson have finally opened their brick-and-mortar in Zaferia.
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Long Beach restaurants open on Christmas Day for those that work, don’t celebrate, or just need a break
Many people can't connect on the holidays—be it due to work, inability to fly out or drive to family, or are simply exhausted. We got you covered with this list of Long Beach restaurants open on Christmas.
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North Long Beach’s viral Glizzy Street signs lease at Partake Collective (DTLB pop-up included)
Glizzy Street—the gone-viral, North Long Beach-born, twin brothers-based hot dog stand that rightfully took the local, regional, then national hearts of us all—has officially signed a lease with DTLB-based ghost kitchen, Partake Collective.
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Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Vintage LBC owner passes the torch; Got Your Back & Hamburgers Nice collab; 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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One of California’s best Vietnamese restaurants is opening in Long Beach in 2026
Brodard, the famed Vietnamese restaurant, will be opening a location in Long Beach at the 2nd & PCH retail complex.
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‘Always take care of our own:’ El Barrio launches (insanely) valuable $25 AYCE tacos
El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach is becoming the epicenter of affordability, launching an all-you-can-eat tacos special every Wednesday for $25.
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Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: December 2025
Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he has eaten in Long Beach.
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Your guide to Long Beach holiday takeovers: 2025 Edition
Long Beach is, indeed, becoming the epicenter for holiday-centric celebrations across bars and restaurants citywide.
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HiroNori opens in, new tenants announced for revamped Bixby Village Plaza in Long Beach
HiroNori has opened its second location in Bixby Village Plaza while a slew of new tenants have been announced for its revamped portion.

