Thursday, March 12, 2026

Food & Drink

Michael’s Market—Naples’s mini Italian deli-meets-grocer—is a practice in sustainability, community

"Michael's Market has always been an extension of Michael's on Naples, of everything we use in the restaurant," said Executive Chef Eric Samaniego, pointing...

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Maru Maki closes; Small Cafe reopens today under new owners; 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.

Selva’s candlelit ‘test kitchen’ dinners flex the muscles of Chef Carlos Jurado

Selva has long harnessed its Colombian sensibility when it comes to food, but Chef Carlos Jurado wants to not just challenge himself but Long Beach.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Chile Verde moving into former Bored & Hungry space; Primal Alchemy scores prestigious award; 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.

Seattle staple Bai Tong Thai opens first Long Beach location

Hitting 35 years of service with its original space near the Seattle-Tacoma Airport in Washington, Bai Tong Thai has stepped out of its Washington and Oregon roots to open its second, pick-up-or-to-go only California location in Long Beach, following the opening of their Anaheim location.

Gusto Bread formally becomes Long Beach’s first James Beard finalist

Long Beach’s Gusto Bread, the Latin American-centric space that overtly overthrows Eurocentric ideals when it comes to baked goods, has officially become a finalist for Outstanding Bakery in the 2024 James Beards awards, the nation’s most prestigious food honors.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Small Cafe closes; Beach Hut Deli opens; Battambong goes to Coachella; 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.

East Long Beach’s Remix to formally rebrand to Bar Becky—bringing some of the city’s sexiest, most comforting food

The permanent rebranding of Remix has officially happened, with Bar Becky having its first formal service this Friday, April 5—and should Benvenuti's future menus be as thoroughly playful as his inaugural one, Bar Becky is sure to be a place that is not only needed in East Long Beach but beyond deserving of it.

‘Cambodian Cowboy’ to lead Cambodian New Year in Long Beach across three days; ends with food festival

Chef Chad Phuong is no slack when it comes to the annual celebration of the Cambodian New Year in Long Beach: Across four days beginning on Friday, April 5, he will host a variety of events that culminates with a food festival at Trademark Brewing that will be hosting some of the city's best representation Cambodian-American entrepreneurs and food creators.Camb

OC-based Ribbro BBQ to open first Long Beach location in Belmont Shore

Orange County-based barbecue joint Ribbro BBQ will be taking over the former Mangosteen space on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore following rumors that everyone from Bludso's to Long Beach's own Axiom would be taking over the space.
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