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The fine folks at the Downtown Long Beach Alliance asked us to talk about tacos in the neighborhood. So how could we not oblige, especially since it is home to the best taqueria in the city?

From Sonoran gold to Mexican-American gems, smoked marlin to perfect tripas, mariachi-soaked patios to all-beef trompos, DTLB is a taco wonderland.

Essential Downtown Long Beach taco spots | Longbeachize As the quality of Long Beach tacos has exploded, Downtown Long Beach has become one of its most central hubs.

After much speculation—including a false rumor of an incoming Whole Foods—Dollar Tree will move into the former Rite Aid space in Alamitos Beach. Signage has gone up, with workers saying the opening could happen within the coming weeks.

This mark the discount chain’s seventh Long Beach location—and it comes with mixed reactions from the community.

Dollar Tree to take over former Rite Aid space on Broadway | Longbeachize After much speculation and false rumors, Dollar Tree will move into the former Rite Aid space in Alamitos Beach.

Plenty of food news in this week’s Intel update: Cassidy’s Corner finally opened their DTLB location. Gemmae is gearing up toward opening its Bixby Knolls location inside a historic fire station. Wagyu Street has permanently closed, with Tanuki Curry House taking over the space after leaving Signal Hill. Sushi Nikkei is hosting a fundraiser for a Peruvian artist suffering from Parkinson’s. SoCal restaurants can score a $5K grant…

Much, much to share. Eat well, be kind.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Small Cafe opens market; Wagyu Street closes; more | Longbeachize Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both big and small.

Breakfast Bar owners Joshua and Pamela Beadel said aloud a realization many restaurateurs refuse to: Their menu was, in their words, going stale.

So what do they do? They bring in a culinary rock star: Chef Johnathan Benvenuti of Bar Becky.

The menu, ultimately, remains entirely focused on celebrating what’s made The Breakfast Bar so successful. All the while bringing in some refined, chef-driven techniques and more contemporary culinary choices.

Breakfast Bar brings on Bar Becky chef to revamp menu | Longbeachize The Breakfast Bar has collaborated with Chef Johnathan Benvenuti of Bar Becky to update the place's staple offerings.

For all those with a constant sweet tooth, we bring good news: Seaside Creamery, Long Beach’s king of frozen custard, has opened a second location.

Taking over the former Hug Life space on 4th Street just west of Temple, it marks the rightful return of ice cream to Retro Row.

Seaside Creamery—Long Beach's best frozen custard—opens Retro Row store | Longbeachize Seaside Creamery owner Ismael Bermudez has expanded the family-run dessert concept with a second location on Retro Row.

Are you interested in turning your home kitchen into a Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operation—better known as a MEHKO?

We sat down with the man who led its development in Long Beach—Tony Damico of LB Fresh—to talk everything MEHKO, from how you can best prepare to costs to step-by-step guides to the process.

A kitchen operation out of your Long Beach home? Here's what to know | Longbeachize After years of advocacy, policy discussions, feasibility studies, and city approvals, Long Beach residents can now officially apply to operate Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations—better known as MEHKOs—opening a new pathway for aspiring food entrepreneurs to legally sell meals prepared from...

Long Beach has once again cemented its reputation as one of the nation’s most bicycle-friendly cities, earning the title of California’s second most bike-friendly city and ranking tenth overall in the United States, according to a new study released by Holland Bikes in celebration of National Bike Month.

San Francisco took the top spot both nationally and statewide.

Long Beach lands among U.S.'s Top 10 most bike-friendly cities; ranks 2nd in CA | Longbeachize Long Beach has once again cemented its reputation as one of the nation's most bicycle-friendly cities, earning a national Top 10 spot.

Long Beach has once again cemented its reputation as one of the nation’s most bicycle-friendly cities, earning the title of California’s second most bike-friendly city and ranking tenth overall in the United States, according to a new study released by Holland Bikes in celebration of National Bike Month.

San Francisco took the top spot both nationally and statewide.

Long Beach’s placement reflects years of local investment in bicycle infrastructure, including protected bike lanes, expanded beach and river trail access, and ongoing efforts to make cycling a viable transportation option throughout the city. The ranking also highlights the city’s growing reputation as a destination where biking serves not only as recreation, but increasingly as a practical way to navigate urban life.

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Ammatoli and Due Fiori have been named amongst the best SoCal brunches by the Los Angeles Times.

Ammatoli, Due Fiori make L.A. Times best brunch list | Longbeachize Ammatoli and Due Fiori are the two Long Beach spaces mentioned by the Los Angeles Times as one of SoCal's best brunch spots.

Much food news in this weeks Intel update: Nonna’s summer dinner series now has reservations open—hop on them fast. Trademark is the official concessionaire for our newly minted pro baseball team. Alley Cat Deliveries is recognized for fighting against corporate delivery services and fueling the community. Some openings and renovations. Some closures…

Eat well, be kind.

Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Nonna Mercato opens dinner resys; Colossus hiring; more | Longbeachize Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both big and small.