From birria lasagna to mixto de mariscos noodles, Chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro's menu at El Barrio is not just a fine rep of Mexican-American influence on food but a reflection of why LB & LA are some of the world's richest culinary sectors—critics be damned longbeachize.com/articles/lb-fo…

All aboard for tacos! 🚈 🌮 From Long Beach to Azusa reporter Janette Villafana dives into our recent Metro guide, visiting some of the best tacos along Metro Los Angeles A Line.

I think Bike Share systems should be integrated into the local public transit operators. Bikes and transit compliment each other so well. Fare integration would be interesting to figure out. Imagine if your transit fare included a free transfer to a 15 minute bike ride.

Over 32 restaurants participating in LB Food Scene Week—so wanted to offer up some of my favs. From a beautiful mole shipped directly from Oaxaca and the city's best wings to collab dishes and dinners where you learn to cook... longbeachize.com/articles/what-…

LB Food Scene Week kicks off TODAY! For more information: lbfoodsceneweek.com

Downsizing of LB's live music scene has been detrimental. Office of Mayor Rex Richardson's proposal for an amphitheater near Queen Mary isn't just serendipitous given Irvine just dismissed Live Nation's proposal but it's also perfectly reasonable _and_ achievable. longbeachize.com/articles/long-…

Over 32 restaurants participating in LB Food Scene Week—so wanted to offer up some of our favs. From a beautiful mole shipped directly from Oaxaca and the city's best wings to collab dishes and dinners where you learn to cook... longbeachize.com/articles/what-…

As we grow our Long Beach economy in more sustainable directions, we have an opportunity to invest in arts and culture as local economic drivers. Thanks LONGBEACHIZE for highlighting this important proposal. longbeachize.com/articles/long-…

LAPD Traffic Safety PSA Scolds Pedestrian for Getting Hit by Red Light Runner la.streetsblog.org/2023/08/11/lap…

The underrated gem that is Nonna Mercato in Bixby Knolls is ready to go into full food service with its inaugural brunch menu—incl one of the best panzanellas & torchietti dishes I’ve ever had. longbeachize.com/articles/first…

Paint is not enough #paintisnotenough x.com/77_mgm/status/…

Announcing Marina Central Park, our vision with @SWAgroup to reimagine the space taken up by CA-90: 🏡 4,000 units of affordable housing 🏞️ Large, beautiful new park 🚌 BRT connecting Lincoln to Sepulveda 🚲 Class 1 bike path 🌤️ Cleaner and quieter air marinacentralpark.com

This week Brian Addison from @Longbeachize highlights birria from Lola's Mexican Cuisine! Owner Luis Navarro is keeping his mother's traditional recipes alive as Lola'sMexicanCuisine celebrates its 15th year. Visit Lola's in @BixbyKnolls or on 4th Street.

Happy Metro-Restores-Service Day to those who celebrate! la.streetsblog.org/2023/11/07/met…

Research finds L.A. Al Fresco outdoor dining saved businesses: replacing on-street parking with outdoor seating was great for business and the city profited, compared to on-street parking revenue la.streetsblog.org/2023/12/11/sun…

I'm so appreciative of the work of L.A. TACO🌴🌮, but especially of Lexis-Olivier Ray, whose heart shines through everything he does, and of Memo Torres 🌮's unique expertise and love for community. They are essential to telling the broader story of L.A. Support what's good! ❤️

Where to find the best Korean cuisine in Long Beach? According to Brian Addison of @Longbeachize, you can find it at Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House, known for their mix of traditional and fusion dishes and the first Korean BBQ tables in Long Beach. 📍 621 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach

Pasta lovers will drool over our latest video with Brian from Longbeachize! This week he's visiting Nonna Mercato in Bixby Knolls, where Chef Cameron and his delicious creations have legions of local fans. 📍3722 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

Pickled cayenne chilis, hoisin sauce, and no forks! Brian Addison from Longbeachize learns the right way to eat noodles with Moulino at Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, family owned in Long Beach since 1985. 📍 1644 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

Spotted some extra-strength plastic-bollards-with-plastic-wheel-stops (same/similar to 6th Street Viaduct) on a short stretch of new Hollywood Blvd protected bike lanes (at 101 Freeway). Not quite curb-protection, but feels more substantial than just the soft-hit-plastic-posts