DoLy’s Delectables has quietly baked some of Long Beach’s best pastries for 15 years
At a small coffee shop tucked in an office building, co-owner Son Ly still crafts croissants, macarons and muffins from scratch each morning
Long Beach’s most elaborate, homemade haunted house is back; here’s the tale of Fairbrook Manor
The spooky labyrinth at an East Long Beach home has become an annual tradition, with dozens of volunteer scare actors from local schools.

Theater News: A slew of shows hit Long Beach stages, including 2 scary teen-girl musicals and Halloween radio plays
We’ve got musicals of both “Carrie” and “Heathers,” plus “Hello, Dolly.” And that’s just the start for an October packed with theater.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including cars burning rubber and a 2nd Street book fair
We’ve also got tips on a great record marketplace and $5 bloody marys.
New Korean barbecue restaurant cooks up traditional fare with a Hawaiian twist in downtown Long Beach
Seoulicious is using recipes that co-owner June Choe says have been in her family for generations.
Confidential Coffee, with its Mexican-inspired drinks and community focus, celebrates 7 years downtown
Denise Maldonado’s shop has become a standby for reliably good coffee and community support.

New restaurant Nigel’s is an explosion of pink, champagne and waterfront fun to rival Miami
What started as a boat rental business grew into a veritable pastel palace by the sea.

Blues legend Buddy Guy to perform at Cerritos Center this weekend
“I’ve played a lotta places in my time, but I’m real glad to be bringin’ the blues to Cerritos,” Buddy Guy said. “Nothin’ like a good crowd and a loud guitar — let’s make it a night to remember!”

