2019 was a year of changes for Long Beach's evolving food scene: Homegrown chefs launched brick-and-mortars, more than a few classic local restaurants shuttered and new hi-rise apartment buildings added residents and retail space (that are both still figuring out what they want to eat). From Milk Barn pizza to gold-crusted salmon burgers to the power of Long Beach as a regional food destination, Sarah and Brian tackle the openings, closings and experiments that defined the last year of food in a city in transition. They talk what's working, what's not and what can we expect in 2020. Yes, there will be lots of tangents.

Ep. 22: Brian and Sarah's Epic 2019 Food Year in Review Episode

Try. Fail. Try again. Fail better. This was the mantra Arturo Enciso when approaching bread—and his undeterred ambition has made him and Gusto Bread one of the most respected bakeries in the city. Now moving into a full brick-and-mortar—*whisper* we know the location!—Arturo and his partner Ana are ready to take Gusto to the next level. Join Brian Addison and Sarah Bennett on this wonderfully carb-y journey with two of Long Beach's most beloved food makers.

Ep. 23: From home kitchen to full on bakery w/ Gusto Bread

Grocery shopping. Cooking at home. How to read recipes. These things, though things that should be well-known among most, are genuinely stressful. Instead of talking about restaurants, we record inside Brian Addison's apartment for two hours so we can hit on the issues inside the home kitchen. Joined by Sarah Bennett (along with an appearance by our producer, Steven Smith), this trio goes through their tips, their admitted lack of knowledge, and more in this all-new, all-home Suppertime in the LBC.

Ep. 24: Overcoming the perils of cooking at home and grocery shopping w/ Brian and Sarah (PART I)

Ep. 25: Overcoming the perils of cooking at home and grocery shopping w/ Brian and Sarah (PART II)

Food writers Brian Addison and Sarah Bennett lead weekly discussions on the latest happenings in Long Beach’s evolving restaurant scene. Listen in as two local experts and their guests go beyond just where to eat, exploring the history, culture and flavors of L.A.’s second-largest city.

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