Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
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.
Long Beach Food Scene
‘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.
