Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Food & Drink

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: ‘Candified’ to open shop in Belmont Shore; South of Nick’s steps forward; 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.

Where to (unquestionably) eat and drink along this weekend’s Beach Streets route

Tens of thousands of people have participated in the car-free events that allows bicyclists, skaters, walkers, and more to roam the streets safely—and this year's event is along one of Long Beach's richest culinary stretches.

Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: AAPI Heritage Month Edition

Longbeachize continues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Brian Addison's monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and this month is dedicated to AAPI-owned or -inspired places and dishes.

Venice smash burger king The Win~Dow is coming to Belmont Shore

After blowing up on Rose Avenue as take-out window of a steakhouse in Venice with its shockingly affordable burgers, The Win~Dow has slowly expanded to another location in Venice and Silver Lake. Now, it will venture below the 10 and open a location in Belmont Shore.

Speak Cheezy is one of the city’s best pizzerias—and its family is deeply rooted with the Asian community

Longbeachize continues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Speak Cheezy owner Jason Winters and his family hold a deep attachment to the Asian community and culture, resulting in stellar pizza collabs with Long Beach legends like Gemmae Bake Shop and the Cambodian Cowboy himself, Chef Chad Phuong of Battambong BBQ.

Venice smash burger king The Win~Dow is coming to Belmont Shore

After blowing up on Rose Avenue as take-out window of a steakhouse in Venice with its shockingly affordable burgers, The Win~Dow has slowly expanded to another location in Venice and Silver Lake. Now, it will venture below the 10 and open a location in Belmont Shore.

Why do few know of the East Long Beach hidden gem that is ReMix Kitchen Bar and the story behind it?

Longbeachize continues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Chef Ross Pangilinan is the proud owner of many accolades when it comes to his witty plays on international cuisine in restaurants throughout Orange County, making for a warm welcome when he finally decided to push beyond the Orange Curtain and open ReMix Kitchen Bar in Long Beach. Well, kind of a warm welcome.

Northern Cafe coming: One of L.A.’s most respected Chinese restaurateurs takes on Belmont Shore

Yes, Long Beach is finally expanding its Chinese food options with the coming-soon of Northern Cafe—the largest chain restaurant of loved'n'respected Chinese restaurateur Betty Ren—in Belmont Shore where La Creperie used to be before shutting down earlier this year.

Your first look at the re-branded Bungalow Long Beach (and yes, Anderson .Paak will be at the grand opening)

Returning back to its original concept, owner Brent Bolthouse entirely shift the vibe of the Bungalow space into a full-on bar and lounge where food is not bigger than the mighty list of cocktails and mocktails.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: La Parolaccia now open 7 days a week; Foodologie to open brick-and-mortar; 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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