Food & Drink
Nonna Mercato is just the bakery (and coming-soon bistro) that Bixby Knolls deserves
Coming off the success of completely altering the quality and vibe of The Attic, business partners Chef Cameron Slaugh and Steve Massis move into the carby world of bakery-meets-bistro.
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East Hollywood-born chain Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Belmont Shore location
Having already opened a Lakewood location mid-pandemic, the massive, nationwide chain continues its expansion into Long Beach proper.
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Buona Gente permanently closes after serving Belmont Shore for over three decades
One of Long Beach's oldest restaurants—and a long staple along the Shore—has permanently closed.
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Meet the Long Beach Latina looking to up the inner-strength of others—especially women—through her Mexican heritage and food
Claudia Copley opted to ditch the corporate world in order to create a sense of self that was more truthful—not just for herself but her family and friends. Sharing these experiences, particularly her heritage and history, creates her own distinct recipe to spark self-worth in others.
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Ruth’s Chris Long Beach location set to open Aug. 1
Ruth's Chris Long Beach location, the massive, high-end corporate steakhouse chain, will soon be opening come August 1.
It will be located at 180 E....
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Favorite things I’m eating right now in Long Beach: July 2022
Brian Addison's monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he is mowing down and gulping through in Long Beach—and it's not always new items but it's definitely never repeated things from previous months.
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Introducing the first tenants from Long Beach’s locally-owned ghost kitchen, Partake Collective
Long Beach's first locally-owned and -operated ghost kitchen, Partake Collective, is ready to announce its first set of tenants while hopefully welcoming more.
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Nick’s restaurant group to open South of Nick’s Mexican concept in Belmont Shore
With Nick's on 2nd down the street, Nick's Restaurant Group is looking to expand its presence—particularly in Belmont Shore—with a third location of its Mexican concept.
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Vino e Cucina in East Long Beach seeks to present classic hospitality in a world increasingly removed from connection
In an age where food is increasingly removed from the hands that make and serve it—amid the rise of Postmates and ghost kitchens—Lorenzo Mottola of Vino e Cucina seeks to create a return to classic Italian hospitality in an area of Long Beach long known for lacking quality food.
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Why does the food at Roxanne’s always fly under the radar? That should change.
While the Cal Heights space has always been hailed—and rightfully so—for its cocktails and speakeasy, its Latin American-spanning menu has been too easily dismissed for too long.
