By John Grossi Photos by Brian Addison Nothing ever changes inside the walls at Joe Jost’s, and nothing ever will. The iconic bar has become one of the oldest and most famous establishments west of the Mississippi, and a big reason for that notoriety is a strict adherence to the concept that times change, but not Joe Jost’s. “Inside these walls is sacred to so many people,” says owner/operator and former employee Jon Sweeney. “You come here and know you’re sitting on the same

By John Grossi Photos by Izzy Juarez Deborah (left) & Denise (right) opened up Straw Hat Pizza on Spring Street in 1991 You’d be hard-pressed to find a more quintessential East Long Beach establishment than Straw Hat Pizza on Spring Street. Owned by Deborah Morris and Denise Jongarius, both Millikan grads, Straw Hat has been a staple of the community since the franchise opened in 1991. The menu is delicious, classic, and proven. “Our menu is probably too big, but it’s