Food & Drink
FIRST LOOK: Baby Gee Bar in Long Beach unveils new cocktail menu (including the city’s best martini)
It is no surprise that Baby Gee Bar is a seasonal bar that uses seasonal ingredients—so their summer 2023 cocktail menu is an ode to California's farms while also expanding on their mocktail offerings.
Food & Drink
The Long Beach chefs and restaurants featured in the 2023 Michelin Guide to California
Though the question of whether Californians should really care about Michelin distinctions—particularly following the organization's original reasoning behind ditching coverage of Los Angeles—remains viable,...
Food & Drink
Genkiyaki—the much-loved fusion teriyaki house in Lakewood—closes after 14 years of service
The Asian-fusion joint brought hype food to the masses long before hype food dominated social media—and will be closing after nearly 15 years of service to Lakewood.
Culture & Commentary
Jordanian and Long Beach love: Ammatolí’s dinner with Chef Ali Ghzawi reflects the beauty of our city’s best restaurant
There is much to be said about the stellar collaboration dinner between Ammatolí's Chef Dima Habibeh and Alee's Chef Ali Ghzawi—but the most powerful part was its unabashed display of Jordanian love.
Food & Drink
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Zero proof bottle shop Hummingbird Heart opens; Belmont Brewing fighting to keep dog patio; 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.
Culture & Commentary
Jack in the Box launches Snoop Dogg ‘Munchie Meal’ today (purple haze air freshener included)
They first partnered with Snoop back in 2018—and now, Jack in the Box is ready to re-launch Snoop's "Munchie Meal."
Culture & Commentary
Step into the culinary world of Long Beach resident and Master Chef contender Richie Jones-Muhammad
The 28-year-old Long Beach resident opted to put music production on pause and pursue something he has never done professionally, only in the privacy of his own kitchen: cooking.
Events & Festivals
Tasso, cochon de lait, crawfish boil: Ten Mile Brewing to host mini-Cajun festival with Battambong BBQ and Shady Grove Foods
Ten Mile will have tasso and cream pizza and killer shrimp. Battambong will have a crawfish boil and Asian-Cajun dirty rice. Shady Grove Foods will have smoked meatloaf and gumbo ya-ya. What is there not to love?
Food & Drink
Win~dow burgers, Marufuku Ramen, and yes, a dog bar are coming to San Pedro’s West Harbor development
From ramen and Venice's famed Win~Dow smash burgers to a food space meant for dogs and their owners and a 20,000-square-foot beer garden, San Pedro's West Harbor project is getting some stellar culinary culture.
Events & Festivals
‘Our dream was stolen:’ Egg Heaven abruptly closes amid clash between current operators, past owner and landlord
Egg Heaven is now experiencing its second closure since the pandemic amid accusations of deceit, a lack of follow-through, and clashes between those running the space and those who own it.
