Eat and Drink

BENVENUTO, AMICI!

Before heading to the Carpenter Center one evening (to see the Purple Xperience. A must see for any Prince fan!), friends and I met for...

GOOD GRUB

Named after the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack is THE place for Cambodian cuisine, and especially, yes that’s right,...

TIME FOR DESSERT

If ice cream and snow cones had babies, they would be SnoCorner's snowballs. Started in the summer of 2021 by Poly High grad Ashley...

MOUTH WATERING SEAFOOD

This family-run, 'cambodian-style Asian fusion’ walk-up is small but mighty. Just looking at their menu will make your mouth water. My...

QUALITY, TRADITIONAL BAKERY

Nonna Mercato is the go-to spot for a quick baked treat and coffee. Their quality is everything you would expect from a classic and...

INTERNATIONAL EATS

Manaow is a laid-back, casual Thai restaurant. A great spot to try Bangkok street food and tasty cold drinks, Thai food lovers and...

MADE WITH LOVE

Dave’s Burgers is exactly what you imagine for a gas station burger spot. The burgers and fries are big, greasy, and made with love. This...

ALWAYS FRESH AT AGUAS WAY

A family-owned restaurant with fresh Mexican food, perfect for a hot day. Their most popular dishes are favorites like burritos, pozole,...

BUT FIRST, COFFEE COMMUNITY

If your morning ritual includes that perfect cup of coffee with a side of humanitarianism, Wrigley Coffee is your first stop. Started as...

INTRODUCING PIAZZA WINE

We had the joy of connecting with one of our favorite Long Beach success stories, Ron Piazza, this weekend and trying his amazing new...

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL CAFE THIS SUMMER?

Cafe Lorel is located at the base of Park Estates, Long Beach, and open only for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, 6:30am to...

GOOD PEOPLE DRINK GOOD BEER

Long Beach Beer (and Bread) Lab is a brewery, restaurant, bakery, and café all under the same roof and all done exceptionally well. The...

YOU CAN'T BEAT PIZZA ON THE ROOF AT MICHAEL'S ON NAPLES

The rooftop at Michael’s on Naples is simply the place to be this summer. Their summer-inspired seasonal menu pairs perfectly with the...

TWICE BAKED BAKING CO.

EVERYTHING IS GLUTEN-FREE Yes, everything is gluten-free! If you’re looking for an amazing bakery that caters to gluten-free, dairy...

THE 49RS TAVERN

LEGENDARY LOCAL TAVERN POURING ICE COLD BEERS AND GRILLING UP THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN Come join us for free pool on Monday nights...

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles: A Timeless Classic

By Gina Valencia Photos by Alexiz Gomez If you’re hankering for a hearty breakfast -- or lunch, or dinner, or all the above and all at...

CRAFT BEERS – CRAFT COCKTAILS – CRAFT BURGERS!

Local Biz Update: Good times & local vibes Long Beach Tap House in Belmont Shore has 30 craft beers on tap including breweries such as...

SUPER MEX: A FAMILY TRADITION

By Gina Valencia | Photo by Alexiz Gomez When Mexican natives Manuel and Socorro Orozco immigrated to California in the late 1950s, they...

FICKLEWOOD CIDERWORKS

By John Grossi TRY LOCAL CIDER! Ficklewood Cider is light, crisp, refreshing and best of all… low carb, low calorie, and made with ONLY...

THE TOP 3 DUMPLING SPOTS IN LONG BEACH (according to our @LB908 community)

By Monique Garcia | Photos by Monique Kuhlman Prompted by a reader request, last year we asked our LB908 Instagram community where we...

THE LEGACY OF THE DONUT KING IN LB

By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Monique Kuhlman The popularity of the documentary Donut King introduced many of us to a new American Dream...

49RS TAVERN

By John Grossi COME HERE WHEN YOU HAVE NO CLASS The 49rs tavern is under new ownership and will preserve the tradition of the old school...

MICHAEL’S MARKET

By John Grossi A TASTE OF MICHAEL’S ON NAPLES AT HOME While nothing will taste quite like an award-winning dish of handrolled cavatelli...

LONG BEACH’S OLDEST, FAVORITE, TAVERN: JOE JOST’S

By John Grossi | Photos by Monique Kuhlman If you’re from Long Beach, or have lived here for at least a few years, your taste buds are...

El Burrito Grill

By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Monique Kuhlman and Alexiz Gomez El Burrito Grill owner, José Diaz, is from a restaurant family. His parents...

Cafe Lorel

By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Monique Kuhlman and Alexiz Gomez Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and daily house-made soups… Owner and...

Bringing Back the Simplicity of a Burger and a Beer: 49rs Tavern

By John Grossi | Photos by Monique Kuhlman Since 1958, the 49rs Tavern has held down the corner of Bellflower Blvd and PCH, serving as...