ABSOLUTE BEST OF
LB AWARDS 2022
Art Gallery/space | MoLAA |
Mural | Cal Heights Neighborhood Mural |
Local Band | Musique Sur La Mer Orchestra |
Performance group | Long Beach Chorale |
Local artist | Dina Valenz |
Local Attraction | Aquarium of the Pacific |
Community event | First Friday’s Bixby Knolls |
Car Wash/detailing | Bixby Knolls car wash |
Car Body shop | Long Beach Automotive |
Auto Repair/shop | Viking auto repair |
Tire shop | Tom’s tires |
Barbershop/barber | Nudu Salon |
Beauty salon/Stylist | Wild Roots |
Tattoo/piercing | Paper Crane studio |
Tattoo artist | Kari Barba |
Massage/spa | Pamela Donaldson |
Nail Salon | Kiwi nails |
Breakfast | Potholder |
Brunch | Wild Chive |
Fine Dining | 555 |
Mexican Food | Lola’s Mexican Cuisine |
Thai Food | Thai District |
Sushi Bar | 39 Degrees |
Italian food | La Parolaccia Osteria |
Tacos | El Burrito Grill |
Burger | MVP’s |
Pizza | Little Coyote |
Chinese Food | LV Seafood Restaurant |
Mediterranean/Greek | George’s Greek Cafe |
Cambodian food | Phnom Penh Noodle |
Food truck | Savage Tacos |
Vegan/Vegetarian | Appu’s Cafe |
Juice Bar | Salud |
Farmer’s Market | Marina Farmers Market |
Patio/Parklet | Claire’s at the Museum |
Retail store | Fair Trade Long Beach |
Clothing/Apparel | Twig & Willow |
Home Decor/Gift store | ReCircle Home |
Plant shop | Plantiitas |
Bike Shop | Jax Bicycle Shop |
Dispensary | Haven Downtown LB |
Gym/Fitness Center | 9round Long beach – Naples |
Personal Trainer | Reed Wassner |
Wellness/Yoga Studio | Yoga on the bluff – Yogalution |
Running Group | Runners High |
Acupuncture | SOHMA Integrative Health Center |
Bar/Cocktails | The Ordinarie |
Brewery/Beer | Steady Brewing |
Happy Hour | District Wine |
Wine Bar | District Wine |
Coffee Shop | Portfolio Coffeehouse |
Bakery | Bake n Broil |
Desserts | Long Beach Creamery |
Pet Store/Pet Services | Go Fetch |
Boutique Hotel | Hyatt at the Pike |
Hotel | Hotel Maya |
Delivery Service | Alley Cat Delivery |
Dry Cleaning | Happy Hanger |
Dj | Chad Martini |
Tiki Bar/Tiki Cocktails | Bamboo Club |
Activist | Blair Cohn |
Teacher | Chef Stef Kelly (Browning High) |
Public official | Mayor Robert Garcia |
Volunteer | Justin Rudd |
House of Worship | First Congregational Church |
Virtual Event/Networking | Bixby Knolls Broker Tour |
Newspaper/Local News | LB Post |
Local Blog | LB Living |
Local Photographer | Larry Crandall Photography |
Social Media Influencer | @LBFoodComa |
Video Content | LB Living |
Architecture Firm | Studio One Eleven |
Mortgage Broker/Lender | Bixby Knolls Mortgage |
Title Service | Stearns/Klein Team – Fidelity Title |
Escrow Services | Cardinal Escrow |
Interior Design | Corey Brown Decor |
Home Warranty | Fidelity National Home Warranty – Brandi Zamora |
Pet sitting/Day Care | Healthy Spot |
Pet Grooming | Healthy Spot |
Community Center | the LGBTQ Center |
Antique/Thrift Store | Assistance League Thrift Store |
Chiropractor | SOHMA Integrative Health Center |
Dentist | Dr Richard Chung |
Doctor | Steven Appleby, MD |
Health Clinic | SOHMA Integrative Health Center |
Insurance Agent | Keir Jones – State Farm |
Real Estate Agent | Daniel Willey – Lifestyle Real Estate |
Lawyer/Law Firm | Kyle Puro – Family Law |
Taxes/Accounting | Matthew Coulombe, E.A. – C & M Tax Plus |
Veterinarian | Parkview Pet Hospital |
Gay Bar/Nightclub | Sweetwater |
Drag Queen/King | Jewels |
LGBTQ Activist/Volunteer | Angel Macias – California Families in Focus, CFF |
LGBTQ Bartender | Terry Watts – Sweetwater |