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.
Food & Drink
Approaching 50 years of service, Potholder remains the OG of Long Beach’s love for breakfast
With roots extending back to 1973, Potholder is the staple that can often be forgotten in an ever-evolving Long Beach food landscape.
Food & Drink
From curry goat to Haitian carnitas, Cheri’s hopes to make Caribbean food in Long Beach a staple
After the closure of Callaloo on Anaheim, the need for Caribbean cuisine representation has been felt for years—and Cheri's hopes to change just that.
Food & Drink
‘Gothtrompo’ L.A. legends Evil Cooks collab with Long Beach’s El Barrio for Cinco de Mayo
The pastor pirates that are husband-and-wife team Elvia Huerta and Alex Garcia of Evil Cooks are pairing up with Chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro of El Barrio for a Tour-of-Mexico-like Cinco de Mayo menu.
Food & Drink
Your first look inside Beachwood Brewing’s taproom at 2nd & PCH
The heart of Long Beach's independent brewing scene, Beachwood is now extending its local reach beyond DTLB by opening a taproom at the 2nd & PCH complex at Alamitos Bay.
Food & Drink
San Diego fan fave Epic Wings opening first Long Beach location
Set to take over a space in Bixby Knolls, the hyper-casual wing spot has been serving San Diego for four decades.
