Thursday, February 12, 2026

Food & Drink

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

With brunch, Ruta 15 solidifies itself as one of Long Beach’s best restaurants

Ruta 15, Long Beach's finest purveyor of mariscos proper, has unveiled its weekend brunch—and it's a definitively Ruta 15 brunch.

Port City Tavern creates one of the warmest Long Beach holiday takeovers

Port City Tavern's 'Nauti or Nice' is an unaggressive, warmly welcoming addition to Long Beach's crazy love for holiday takeovers.

Nonna Mercato’s tasting series proves the Long Beach space should always be open for dinner

Nonna Mercato's stellar tasting series proves the Long Beach space should always be open for dinner on a more regular basis.

Ammatoli, Sonoratown, Tokyo Noir named among best in region by L.A. Times

Three Long Beach establishments—Ammatoli, Sonoratown, and Tokyo Noir—were honored by the Los Angeles Times in their annual rankings of restaurants and drink spaces.

With holiday menu, Beachwood Distilling proves to be an incomparable cocktail bar concept

Beachwood Distilling's head beverage maestro, Sarah Foss, has unveiled her holiday cocktail menu, dubbed "Sleigh Bar."

Chef Matthew Roberts’s first wine dinner at Alder & Sage shows new approach to such events

Alder & Sage's Chef Matthew Roberts hosted a wine dinner with Paso Robles's MAHA—and it was a gem of an addition to the food scene.
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