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Eat and Drink


LET’S GO SOMEPLACE FOR COMFORTING SOUP
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....

How about A CHEF’S TASTING? Here are 13 Restaurants For a Chef’s tasting in the 908!
The holidays are always a perfect excuse to have a special outing, and happily, Long Beach has an appreciable amount of “let’s go...


“Miracle” Christmas Cocktail Pop-Up Back at The Ordinarie
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...


“Nauti or Nice” Holiday Pop-Up Bar is Back at Port City Tavern
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...

Remember This “Gluten-Free” Bakery For Inclusive Hosting
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...


WILD FORK BRINGS FRESH MEAT, SEAFOOD, AND MORE TO LONG BEACH SHOPPERS
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...


GEORGE’S GREEK CAFE OF LAKEWOOD CHANGES OWNERSHIP, ADDS BREAKFAST THIS SUMMER
By John Grossi Since the passing of its founders, the three locations for George’s Greek Cafe have been split to different owners, with...


TAKE A LONG LUNCH AT CAFÉ LOREL THIS SUMMER
Tucked along PCH at the edge of Park Estates, Café Lorel is a popular breakfast and lunch spot for neighborhood residents and local...


ALTAR SOCIETY BREWING AND COFFEE CO: BRINGING A NEW SOCIETY TO THE OLDEST BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN LB
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 EXPANDS TO SECOND LOCATION IN LOS ALAMITOS
YAGO JUICE-a Long Beach favorite since 2015 has now opened a second location in Los Alamitos across from the high school. What...


A HEARTFELT “THANK YOU” FROM EL BURRITO GRILL’S OWNER, JOSE DIAZ
“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...


THESE BARS WERE BUILT TO LAST: A TRIBUTE TO OUR OLDEST BARS IN LONG BEACH
By Gina Valencia Photos by Monique Kuhlman We all love good stories, especially those that include our family history. To know ourselves,...

NEW “GRAB & GO” SANDWICHES AT WINE CHEESE ETC
Your favorite East Long Beach shop now has sandwiches! These high quality, scratch-made daily, creative sandwiches are perfect for a...


ALBUM–INSPIRED COCKTAIL MENU RELEASED AT PORT CITY TAVERN
The online menu looks like a Spotify playlist and the drinks are inspired by the employees’ favorite albums. From Destiny’s Child to Joy...


MUSIC AND TAVERN VIBES ARE BACK AT THE ORDINARIE
Live music is back and better than ever, six nights a week at The Ordinarie, featuring “Blues” every Tuesday, “Jazz and Swing” on...


HOMECOOKIN’ AT SUNRISE CAFÉ
A friendly, comfortable, home-style American restaurant-diner. You don’t have to take a road trip to the Midwest for your family to...


DOMENICO’S GOES PLATINUM:LONG BEACH’S OLDEST RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 70 YEARS IN THE SHORE!
By Sarah Teran | Photos by Monique Kuhlman It sounds crazy, but not so long ago, Southern Californians didn’t know how to eat pizza. In...


MARCH BAR MADNESS BRACKET 2024
Welcome to March Bar Madness 2024. Our Instagram followers have nominated their favorite bars, and now we present to you, the official...


LONG BEACH "MARCH BAR MADNESS" 2024 PRESENTED BY LB908
March Bar Madness 2024 is here! After three thrilling and jam-packed years of "March Restaurant Madness," we came to conclusion that we...


STRAW HAT PIZZA ON SPRING STREET DONATES UP TO 5,000 HEART-SHAPED PIZZAS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS!
Article and photo by John Grossi Owners Deborah Morris and Denise Jongerius took their “Heart-Shaped” Pizza program to another level this...


MEET THE OWNERS OF CASSIDY’S CORNER CAFÉ OF LONG BEACH
By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman Seneith (Seth) Norng and Sovirny (Virny) Preston can’t wait to meet you! They’re the brother and...


BOOK THE LEGEND’S SKYBOX FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST
Located in the heart of the Shore since 1979, locals know to follow the roar of the crowd to find a great game. Known affectionately, as...


EAT HEALTHY THIS NEW YEAR AT CAFE LOREL!
Looking to eat healthier this New Year? Cafe Lorel has put together healthy alternatives to the menu they serve and even offers a calorie...


FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FANATICS WELCOME AT LEGENDS
Located in the heart of the Shore since 1979, locals know to follow the roar of the crowd to find a great game. Known affectionately as...

Long Beach’s Happy Place: The Eldo Bar & Grill
Story and Photos by John Grossi Many of you who follow us on Instagram @LB908 know the story of “March Restaurant Madness.” An online...


NEW OWNERS BRING BACK OLD SCHOOL VIBES AT CROW’S COCKTAILS
By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman I walked into Crow’s Cocktails one rainy afternoon in November. Carpet covered the floor again...


49RS TAVERN:A LONG BEACH INSTITUTION CONTINUES
With fifteen rotating Tap Handles and a rotating Bottle and Can selection, the 49rs Tavern can quench anyone’s thirst! We also have a...
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