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

By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman The sign on the window, just to the right of where Michael’s on Naples Ristorante once stood, says: Massimo’s Naples Pizza E Vino. Founded in 2026 by Massimo Aronne, the long-time GM and managing partner of Michael’s, the intimate 26-seat, elevated Italian pizzeria is Massimo’s first foray into owning his own restaurant. If ever there was a place in Long Beach to try Neapolitan-style pizza, a style originated in Naples, Italy, it w

Yes folks, it's going to be our CHEESIEST March Madness competition ever!! This year, we're hosting March "Pizza" Madness on our @LB908 Instagram page. Over 60 Long Beach pizzas are facing off against each other in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament, and the only way to advance to the next round is to get the most votes from our followers! Between March 19th and April 6th, we'll narrow the competition down on the # roadtothefinalslice by asking our followers th

By Kathleen Mest Photos by Monique Kuhlman Last year’s *LB908 March Madness: Sweet Tooth Edition brought a sweet victory to Simone’s Donuts. A favorite of ours for many years and obviously for many others in the community. How many of us have brought a box of donuts to work, grabbed a ham & cheese croissant or a midnight treat? Raise your hand! But to find out what the most popular sweet treats are, I asked each of our LB908 March Madness “Sweet Sixteen” top finalists, “What’

By John Grossi | Photos submitted by Port City Tavern Port City Tavern has become one of the most popular neighborhood bars in Long Beach since it opened in 2020, thanks in part to their cocktail program, events, and overall creativity when it comes to curating local fun. But owner, Dylan Davis, and his young group of energetic and talented staff, especially show-off during the holidays. Sticking true to their year-round Long Beach “Port City” pride, “Nauti or Nice” is a naut

September 8th is 908 DAY! A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF LONG BEACH! Join the annual celebration of hometown pride all over Long Beach! You...

By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman Nigel Ohrberg, Owner of Anchors Away Duffy Rentals, and Founder of Nigel’s Anchors Away Duffy...

By John Grossi | Photos by Monique Kuhlman Wes Cureton, owner of Juice it Up! Long Beach This summer, there’s a great new family...

By John Grossi | Photo (right) by Monique Kuhlman If you knew my parents, I want you to feel like you’re still sitting at their...

By John Grossi “The secret is the custard. That’s why everyone loves it so much,” says Ismael Bermudez, owner of Seaside Creamery, Long...

Looking for a frozen treat in Long Beach? Here's 10 local options that will cool you down and cheer up your taste buds!

By Kathleen Mest Spring is upon us, with hopefully some more rain, lush greenery, flowery flora and fresh produce. As the days warm up, I...