Culture & Commentary
Remembering Chef Janice Dig Cabaysa, dead at 39
I have particularly struggled with this piece in a way that I haven't struggled before. Many, many cheap tokens of language come to mind,...
Food & Drink
San Pedro’s massive West Harbor project announces food tenants; SP Fish Market to move
Developers of the $150M project have announced that 65% of the space is leased, with tenants including longtime Hollywood favorite Yamashiro.
Food & Drink
Owners of Padre seek new home—and possible new partnerships—as plans move forward for demolition of current building
After serving DTLB for over six years, the owners of Padre—Jay Krymis and Michel Verdi Krymis—are actively searching for a new home and maybe even an entirely new partnership.
Food & Drink
Dan Modern, a space dedicated to xiao long bao and other Chinese delights, coming to Long Beach
A quickly-expanding modern take on Chinese food that started in Pasadena as a challenge to Din Tai Fung's dominance has opted to open three...
Food & Drink
Long Beach to require proof of vaccination at bars, breweries, and more; follows County mandate
The City of Long Beach has largely mimicked a health mandate issued today by the County of Los Angeles that will require proof of vaccination at most social hubs, excluding restaurants.
Food & Drink
Ten Years in, Berlin becomes the bistro it always wanted to be
Nearly a decade ago, I was the first employee to open what is now known as Berlin Bistro. To my serendipitous pleasure, I have the honor of writing about its food—a truly great menu that I have long hoped for the space to get. I hope you all love it as much as I loved writing it and share it... Because we have the talent of a young chef who is only just beginning to exercise his knife skills.
Food & Drink
Wood & Salt maneuvers through pandemic and kitchen shifts with new menu and cocktails
Between the pandemic and losing his newest restaurant's defining chef, Wood & Salt owner Bjoern Risse has faced an uphill battle when it comes to expanding his business in Long Beach—but his investment in quality food has kept his Bixby Knoll presence unfazed.
Food & Drink
FireBird—the Nashville hot chicken staple—to close Long Beach location
FireBird, the space which can easily be pinpointed as the heart of the Nashville hot chicken craze that eventually saw a seemingly endless amounts of mimics invade the city, will be closing its Long Beach doors on September 26.
Food & Drink
The Social List evolves in a food world juggling pandemic-induced fears and patrons seeking newness
Brenda Rivera and Luis Navarro are easily two of Long Beach's most recognized and busy restaurateurs: Between two Lola's locations, The Social List, and the city's first distillery, Portuguese Bend, the married pair are as ubiquitous as they are willing to evolve. What the pandemic did for many restaurants was put their plans on hold—and that especially included new menus
Food & Drink
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.
