Sunday, January 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Sura Korean BBQ’s table top grills are the tangible expression of a long held dream

Sura Korean BBQ has long been the steward of Korean cuisine in Long Beach, largely responsible for not only introducing residents and visitors alike...

Plunge LBC permanently closes as owner of Liv’s takes over 1900 Ocean space with Hartland’s concept

Plunge LBC's closure just a handful of weeks ago was a rather sad notice for residents of the tower and neighborhood alike but Rob White, the owner of Belmont Shore's underrated oyster bar that is Liv's, hopes to something different with his Hartland's concept.

Long Beach BBQ Festival: Big Brian’s Meats is the melding of four generations of Mexican-American love

As the second annual Long Beach BBQ Festival approaches its day of taking over Shoreline Aquatic Park on May 25, Longbeachize and Brian Addison have partnered with the festival to highlight some the local talent being featured at the festival. Today, we feature Big Brian's Meats, a Lakewood-based grillin' popup that melds Mexican-American traditions with the love of the almighty grill.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Turkish sweets shop opens in Belmont Shore; Jerry’s Place up for sale; 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.

Black-owned and -operated Grilled Fraiche abruptly closes all locations—including Long Beach

Grilled Fraiche owner Peace Love has announced that Sunday, May 5 was the last day of operations for his much-loved Caribbean-meets-Californian set of restaurants—including its Long Beach location, one of the few spaces serving up Black food in a Black space.

La Playa Night Market hopes to become Downtown Long Beach’s monthly twilight outing

Long Beach's food scene is certainly booming but it would be intellectually dishonest to not acknowledge its lacks. And when it comes to the rich world of night markets, it is a concept like La Playa Night Market that becomes a warm welcome.

A little more queer, a little more femme: Recreational Coffee’s new owners move toward the future

If you haven't noticed, there's a slightly different, queer-er vibe at the always-welcoming Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. And there's a reason: It's fairly-newly minted owner Brooklyn Warden has taken over.

Long Beach BBQ Festival: Brother’s Keepers BBQ is a story of rebuilding for one’s self and family

As the 2nd annual Long Beach BBQ Festival approaches its day of taking over Shoreline Aquatic Park on May 25, Longbeachize and Brian Addison have partnered with the festival to highlight some the local talent being featured at the festival. Today, we feature Brother's Keeper BBQ, a Long Beach-based barbecue popup

FIRST LOOK: Inside Angel’s Share, Belmont Shore’s restaurant meets full-on whiskey lounge

Angel's Share—the newest restaurant that has already begun construction inside the former Tap House space in Belmont Shore—is a space that hopes to bring a little class to the Shore with a whiskey selection like no other, private chef dinners, memberships, and a setting that keeps it intimate.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Granada Deli & Liquor, Tap House, Kpasta close; Auld Dub turns 20; 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.
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