Brian Addison's Favorite Things is a monthly list showcasing his five favorite things he has eaten in Long Beach.

Oppa Shrimp Style sits in front of a plate of Busan Mackerel at Sura Korean BBQ. Photo by Brian Addison. French technique and Korean comfort food are not culinary traditions that are often discussed ...

The tlayuda from Viaje's three-course Oaxacan tasting menu for Long Beach Food Scene Week 2026. Photo by Brian Addison. Long Beach Food Scene Week 2026 is upon us, coming July 31 through Aug. 9—and ...

WERK has taken over the former Executive Suites space. Courtesy of business. There’s a new queer bar in town. And she will rightfully tell you that you betta WERK, Long Beach. Headed by a team of ...

The wildly delicious soft-shell crab crêpe from Olive & Rose. Photo by Brian Addison. Fresh off their spring menu, Chef Philip Pretty and Chef de Cuisine David Villatoro have elevated Olive & Rose’s ...

The five-cheese spread at The Vintage LBC. Photo by Brian Addison. The Vintage LBC, Bixby Knoll’s much-loved cheese-and-wine space, had long been up for sale. Former owner Vanessa Harmon—who, along ...

Laurie Gray, owner and founder of Laurie's Pie Bar, celebrates 10 years in her brick-and-mortar. Photo by Brian Addison for the City of Long Beach. For those who have been in Long Beach for over a ...

The Reef has restarted operations as a restaurant near its long-held space by the Queen Mary. Photo by Brian Addison. The Reef—one of Long Beach’s longest-running restaurants, nestled between the Maya ...

Mt. Lassen trout with Beluga lentils and herbed pistou from Heritage. Photo by Brian Addison. Heritage has done what no other Long Beach restaurant has accomplished: not only earning but retaining its ...

Sky Room's afternoon tea service exudes detail-oriented food, service, and vibes. Photo by Brian Addison. Sky Room at the Fairmont Breakers has launched its afternoon tea service. And it feels less ...

Avenue 3 Pizza has permanently shuttered. Courtesy of Yelp!/Holly T. Missed previous Long Beach Food Scene Intel updates? We got you covered, boo: Click here for the full archive. Long Beach Food ...

Tripa tacos from Sonoratown in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brian Addison/DTLB Alliance. As Long Beach’s taco scene explodes with a plethora of stands and brick-and-mortar locations, Downtown Long ...