Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both news that needs just a quick mention, is developing, or repeated news where you might have missed the full features.
Fairmont Breakers expands live music at its bars
Fairmont Breakers will have live music across the course of January:
Latin Jazz Fridays at Alter Ego:
- Friday, January 16 at 7:00 PM – ft. Nathan Zini
- Friday, January 23 at 7:00 PM – ft. John Villalobos
- Friday, January 30 at 7:00 PM – ft. Luca Pino
- Friday, February 6 at 7:00 PM – ft. John Villalobos
- Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM – ft. Nathan Zini
Sounds & Sips at Alter Ego:
- Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 PM – ft. BRYAN CABRERA
- Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM – ft. Pritesh Walia
- Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 PM – ft. BRYAN CABRERA, LEBRUN & LITTLETON
- Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM – ft. Andrew Renfroe
- Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 PM – ft. ROBERT KYLE QUARTET
- Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM – ft. Checker Trio
- Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM – ft. Sam Ross
CSULB Alumni Jazz Series: Held every third Thursday of the month, Alumni Sessions at Alter Ego is a live music series spotlighting talented performers who are proud alumni of California State University, Long Beach.
- Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM
Skyline Sessions at HALO Rooftop:
- Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 PM – ft. DJ Resolution
Bungalow expands live music and food specials across January
The Bungalow has massively expanded its happenings for January. Check it:
- Secret Service LBC, Thursday, January 15, 9PM: Sounds by Freaky Deaky, LARSa X Swanya, and Eder. Free Entry | Food & Drink Specials
- Soundcheck OC, Sunday, January 22, 2PM to 10PM: DJ Collective with House sounds by TOMMY MARINI, STEVØ, NICK ROZE, P8YTON. Free Entry | Food & Drink Specials
Selva releases January supper menus
If you haven’t had the chance to experience Chef Carlos Jurado’s Selva—and particularly his every-now-and-then prix fixe offerings—you’re missing out. This month’s menu is no exception. Here is what is being offered:
First course
- Oysters and caviar
- Chicha bites
- Classic selva croquettes
Second course
- Lamb shank
- Whole grilled branzino
- Skirt steak
- Duck confit
Third course
- Sweet buñuelos
- Colombian natilla
- Panna cotta
I Luv Ur Buns will close Jan. 18
The story of I Luv Ur Buns is a wondrous one: In a neighborhood better known for classic diners and old-school institutions, I Luv Ur Buns carved out something entirely its own in Bixby Knolls. A colorful, welcoming eatery that doubles as a statement of visibility and belonging. Owned and operated by Sonya Suon—queer, Cambodian-Thai-American, and one of the coolest human beings around—the shop isn’t just a place to grab soft, sweet bao or playful takes on comfort-food classics—it’s a space intentionally built for people who too often don’t see themselves reflected in the hospitality world…