By Kathleen Mest Photos by Izzy Juarez Just in time for laid-back picnics while enjoying concerts, movies, and other summer activities in the park and beach, these sandwiches were picked for their yum factor and ordering ease; they are perfect to take with you (or dine-in). Thunderbolt Pizza 4085 Atlantic Ave, 90807 @thunderboltpizza With only three sandwiches on their menu, Thunderbolt Pizza is not a sandwich place, but it’s home to one of the best sandwiches in Long Beach.

By John Grossi Photo by Izzy Juarez Pictured: Martin (center) and two of his Sons holding their signature dish #THELBC. It includes Angus steak with a Hibachi lobster tail, Hibachi chicken breast, four pieces of shrimp & garlic noodles, mixed vegetables and two servings of fried rice. It feeds 2+ for $45! Martin Luzanilla, a tow-truck driver by trade, found himself with little to no work when the pandemic hit. Unable to support his family and in real danger of failing to make

By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman Co-Owners: Matt Knabe, John Mallinger & Dan D'Sa In 2020, retired professional golfer and Long Beach resident John Mallinger bought into Riley’s because it was the one place in Long Beach where he always felt most comfortable. “Even when I was competing on the PGA tour, training every day, this was the one spot I would come and hang out after practice,” Mallinger says. Since the buy-in, John had stayed mostly behind the scenes. Riley’s

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

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...

By Kathleen Mest As we enter “sweater weather,” it also means it’s the perfect time for soup! A hug in a bowl. Comforting for the soul....

The holidays are always a perfect excuse to have a special outing, and happily, Long Beach has an appreciable amount of “let’s go...

By John Grossi Long Beach’s first Christmas Cocktail pop-up bar is returning once again this year and will open its doors on November...

By John Grossi In just a few short years since its opening, Port City Tavern has become one of the most popular neighborhood bars in Long...

If you host holiday (or for that matter… any) get-togethers, you need to know about Twice Baked Baking Company. The sign you see right...

By Kate Bell Photo by Monique Kuhlman Excitement is in the air following the opening of a new shop at the corner of 2nd Street and...

By John Grossi Since the passing of its founders, the three locations for George’s Greek Cafe have been split to different owners, with...

Tucked along PCH at the edge of Park Estates, Café Lorel is a popular breakfast and lunch spot for neighborhood residents and local...

By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman “So what’s it like?” You’re probably wondering. After all, this is a massive, historic...

YAGO JUICE-a Long Beach favorite since 2015 has now opened a second location in Los Alamitos across from the high school. What...

“My message to Long Beach is just to say thank you for the constant support. Restaurants have faced many challenges over the past 4 years...