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.
Food & Drink
Underrated Long Beach restaurants: 2021 Edition
Brian Addison's annual list of the most underrated Long Beach restaurants continues with the 2021 Edition on Longbeachize.
Food & Drink
Drunk driver plows through Lord Windsor’s storefront in Long Beach
A drunk driver crashed through beloved coffeeshop Lord Windsor in Alamitos Beach.
Food & Drink
Chef Jason Witzl shutters deli concept, ditches Zaferia move as Ellie’s Long Beach returns to original home
It ain't easy out there for restaurants—and especially for Ellle's Long Beach, as Chef Jason Witzl is forced to abandon the restaurant's move to the much-lauded, soon-to-likely-shutter Compound art complex in Zaferia. There is, however, a silver lining: Ellie's will return to its full glory at its original location in Alamitos Beach.
Food & Drink
Chianina steakhouse to permanently close; Michael’s on Naples closed indefinitely
Michael Dene Carl said the pair had to face "two extremely tough decisions:" To close Michael's on Naples Ristorante indefinitely and to permanently close their steakhouse Chianina.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Cafe shutters after three decades of diner service
Long Beach Cafe, the steadfast diner that has served DTLB for over three decades, has permanently shuttered. It makes way for what will likely be a sale of the property for future development.
Food & Drink
Chef Philip Pretty takes sandwich game to new heights with Heritage
Note: All pictures were photographed using social distancing standards. Chef Pretty was asked to remove his mask for a photo before putting it back...
Food & Drink
Rasselbock owner to open new space, Wood & Salt, in Bixby Knolls
After announcing the opening pre-pandemic, owner Björn Risse is ready to open Wood & Salt Tavern in Bixby Knolls.
Food & Drink
Underrated Long Beach restaurants: 2020 Edition
Brian Addison's annual list of the most underrated Long Beach restaurants continues with the 2020 Edition on Longbeachize.
