Friday, March 13, 2026

Food & Drink

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Kidz on Coffee moves; Handy’s Smoked Meats 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.

Behind the tradition of the chile en nogada at Lola’s in Long Beach

For Lola's co-owner Luis Navarro, serving up a variety of dishes that go beyond the stereotypical view Americans often have of Mexican food has long been in his repertoire—and the tradition of offering up chile en nogada has been one that is over a decade old at Lola's.

FIRST LOOK: Nonna Mercato takes on brunch in Bixby Knolls

Chef Cameron Slaugh's Italian heritage is fully taken on in Nonna Mercato's inaugural brunch menu—a concept that has been a year in the making.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: George’s Greek Cafe sells DTLB location; Zankou opening this month; lots 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.

What to (unquestionably) eat during LB Food Scene Week

The Longbeachize crew has been working for months on LB Food Scene Week—and Brian Addison here with his top personal choices on where to eat.

El Barrio’s new menu shows off chef’s love of SoCal (including birria lasagna)

From birria lasagna to bits of pescado chicharrón, Chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro continues to stick to his L.A. roots.

Gemmae’s Kamayan plates are an ode to Filipino food’n’family—and will be only available for LB Food Scene Week at Gemmae Bake Shop

Also on special for Long Beach Food Scene Week from Gemmae will be a special collab pastry, where Don Papa rum and Edam cheese are combines for a sweet'n'savory treat.

Playa Amor, one of Long Beach’s most respected Mexican restaurants, up for sale as 2nd and PCH evolves

Opening in 2016 to acclaim, Playa Amor helped redefine what Mexican cuisine could represent in SoCal.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Otosan closes; Nothing Bundt Cakes to take over former Polly’s space, and lots 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.

Meet the woman trying to connect her community with chefs and cooking skills—steak dinner coming up for LB Food Scene Week

Abbey Metcalf ditched her corporate job mid-pandemic to focus on something more fulfilling—a discovered food is the best conduit for human connection.
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