Food & Drink
As The Ordinarie continues to evolve, its dedication to the idea of American hospitality remains
Like any restaurant, The Ordinarie knows it has to evolve—but it never wants to abandon its central idea: That American hospitality can and should be a way to connect people.
Food & Drink
One of the city’s oldest watering holes—PBS Pub in Wrigley—lives on thanks to new owners
A living and breathing pub since 1950, PBS has been a Wrigley staple for multiple generations—and thanks to a new team of owners, it will live on past the pandemic with a grand opening this Friday.
Food & Drink
Orange County staple La Super Birria to open location in North Long Beach
More birria de res is coming, including quesobirria, birria ramen, birria dips and more as the birrieria founded inside a candy shop continues to expand.
Culture & Commentary
Belmont Shore in Long Beach isn’t getting a new Cuban restaurant—that’s just a set for ‘Griselda’ on Netflix
With such specific detailing and even a neon sign, locals were hopeful the space that formerly carried Club Ripples on its shoulders for decades was going to become a new Cuban restaurant.
Food & Drink
Fonda Tobala, tucked into Rosemallows, marks the return of an underrated Jaliscan gem of a chef
Chef Manuel Bañuelos, the man who turned Padre into something of worth and altered the torta ahogada landscape in L.A. with Balam, has finally opted to return to his roots in one of the best ways possible.
Food & Drink
A local institution: Long Beach Prospector up for sale with hopes new owner will continue traditions
The sale of The Prospector adds to a growing COVID trend: The owners of old-school restaurants are exhausted fighting and ready to retire—but want someone new to take the reins of the brands.
Food & Drink
Breakfast Bar to open 4th Street location on Valentine’s morning
The long-awaited replica of one of Long Beach's most beloved breakfast joints, the Breakfast Bar, is ready to open its doors in Belmont Heights, with breakfast-for-dinner hours coming in the near future.
Food & Drink
Long Beach’s Portfolio Coffeehouse, Berlin Bistro to vacate current locations and merge into single concept
After 32 years serving 4th Street, Portfolio Coffeeshop will be moving one block west onto Cherry Avenue, sharing a space with Berlin Bistro, which will also vacate its location in DTLB.
Food & Drink
A love letter to Colombia: Selva brings playful, colorful soul to Long Beach food scene
This is your first look into Selva, the Colombia-inspired restaurant overtaking the former Hideaway space in the Zaferia District—and it is Brian Addison's favorite new restaurant.
Food & Drink
With new interior and stellar brunch menu, the spirit of the matriarch herself remains at Lola’s
Come 2023, Lola's Mexican Cuisine will have been in business for fifteen years. But owners Luis Navarro and Brenda Rivera of Lola's still aim for major changes in 2022—including a solid brunch menu—while maintaining the soul of Lola herself.

