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Food & Drink

‘All my friends hate Brian Addison’: The most influential man in Long Beach food is not without his critics

For nearly two decades, Brian Addison has been the dominant voice in the city's culinary ecosystem. A public row with one business owner reopened questions about his ethics and the responsibility that comes with influence.

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Food & Drink

New sushi and Japanese BBQ joint opens at Long Beach Exchange

Sosogu, which translates to ‘pour it up,’ is the brainchild of original Wallflowers guitarist Tobias Miller and business partner Richard Gottlieb.

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Code enforcement

Colossus Bread could lose all of its seating amid months-long permitting battle

The bustling bakery, which offers brunch and pizza, has already reduced its hours and will convert to takeout-only if it can't come into compliance with state code.

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Food & Drink

Award-winning Ficklewood Ciderworks closes citing post-pandemic challenges

The cidery has been a part of Long Beach's East Village since 2020.