Food & Drink
Padre in Long Beach’s continued focus on pan-Latin American cuisine make it a gem for the food community
With Guadalajara-based Chef Manuel Buñuelos still overseeing the menu after formally starting his own project, Padre in Long Beach's menu continues to explore all aspects of Latin American food.
Food & Drink
Your first look at Shady Grove Foods, the original procurer of ‘Long Beach barbecue’
The father-and-son team behind one of Long Beach's most anticipated brick-and-mortars proudly proclaim their food as "Long Beach barbecue," where stick ribs marinated in fish sauce and pork chops topped with pineapple and cilantro are run of the mill.
Food & Drink
Underrated Long Beach restaurants: 2022 Edition
Brian Addison's annual list of the most underrated Long Beach restaurants continues with the 2022 Edition on Longbeachize.
Food & Drink
Michael’s on Naples introduced Long Beach to farm-to-table food—and continues to do so 15 years in
Echoing his own experience in Italy, Michael's on Naples General Manager Massimo Arrone saw potential in mimicking that experience in Long Beach—an effect that continues over a decade later.
Food & Drink
Sushi Nikkei brings the vastness of the Japanese diaspora directly to Long Beach from Peru
Peru's rich history of Asian immigrants—particularly Japanese and Chinese—have brought with it an equally rich development of sushi as seen through a Peruvian lens thanks to the children of Asian descent. Sushi Nikkei is but one of the world's examples of that.
Culture & Commentary
Remembering Chef Arthur Gonzalez, dead at 47—and continuing his empathetic legacy
Passing at the age of 47, the legacy of Chef Arthur Gonzalez is one that is being felt across the entirety of the Long Beach food scene—and it isn't just because he was a great chef but someone who exuded empathy and warmth.
Food & Drink
Over four decades in, Legends Long Beach is the legend that brought the sports bar to America
Through technology advancement and disaster setbacks—a fire nearly destroyed its existence—Legends Long Beach in Belmont Shore was bringing the game and bar food to locals before such a thing was ever common.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Chef Arthur Gonzalez, founder of Panxa Cocina, dies
The talented chef was the man not only behind Panxa, but Roe and The Hideaway—a talent that took him back-and-forth from Long Beach to Colorado, where he continued his culinary dream.
Food & Drink
Beachwood, Ten Mile win gold at Great American Beer Fest; Ambitious aims for next year
The annual competition is largely considered the nation's most prestigious in terms of beer—and Long Beach showed up and strong in 2022.
Food & Drink
Much-loved seafood restaurant Pier 76 permanently closed in Downtown Long Beach
Popular eatery Pier 76, which originally opened a the Cooper Arms building before moving to its 1st and Pine location, was started by Chef Christopher Krajacic.
