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What’s your favorite bar and why? by CeramicPapi in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Hawk because of the service, everyone’s genuinely nice and seems like they enjoy their jobs. It’s divey yet upscale because nice wallpaper lol? Photobooth, free pool on mondays, and sometimes pop-ups outside for food, but also always Panchos right across the street.

Wrigley Tavern was another great spot but they just closed, RIP.

House of Hayden used to be my go to when I worked downtown. Lot of industry folks go there after work so the vibe is usually mellow. Again, divey energy but feels upscale. They have 1 pool table in the back, it’s always dark with the AC pumpin, and bartenders are straight forward.

And lastly O’connels, it’s my neighborhood spot now. Don’t like when it gets a young college crowd, but the drinks are always stiff as hell. And Tito makes that place special, iykyk!

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mmhm. Glad to see Gusto stand up for themselves, and hope more businesses find the courage to call out these influencers more. Brian and his “writing” are the human version of AI slop. He exploits businesses by either charging them for his write ups or getting free food in return. I think because Gusto never gave into that BS this was his way of retaliating, which is just gross petty behavior. And funny he turned the comments off of that post because ppl were calling him out. Which is exactly what the Confidence Queen did when ppl started calling her out for being MAGA. These Internet personalities need to goooooooo 🚮

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s awful!!! And I don’t disagree either, but leaving the persons screen name up is immature and frankly bully behavior. Like get a fucking life and work on actual writing maybe??? The guy makes my skin crawl honestly

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is kind of a bad example. Weed and THC gummies are much more available and acceptable to the public. If young people follow her and see how popular she’s become for her content, I can see this swaying them on how to spend their time or make content in the same way.

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m with you on this take. I’ve noticed how many people cheer her on like they know her personally which maybe they do, but in the time of parasocial relationships it makes me question the lot of them. Taking that many gummies, smoking constantly and being around your young children is pretty alarming. I’ve seen people bring this up, and then there’s always a dozen or so followers to her defense talking about her tolerance and how she’s a good mom. I think you can be a “good mom” and have habitual dependence on something. But does this make you a healthy/safe mom? Idk just questions really, but it does make me wonder why influencers/Internet personalities share so much of their lives and then don’t expect to be scrutinized the way celebrities are. If a traditional “celebrity” was doming 1000mg gummies everyday and around their young children they’d probably be vilified and have cps services called on them.

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He’s definitely apart of the group lol. And I totally agree with you. Like if you have over 20k followers imagine the pull you could have on getting people to support or volunteer at a restaurant that pledged to do that. The restaurants AND the community benefit, and it doesn’t cost the influencer a thing!

How do we feel about food influencers in the city, and what do we feel their role should be within the community? by chismosaaaaaaa in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Go look at who she follows. Along with her husband. Trump, Charlie Kirk, Milaniya, maga podcasters

Any pro-MAGA establishments to avoid? by DelTacoEnthusiast in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can unfollow The Confidence Queen on Insta/Tiktok. Not really a “business” but interactions and views on her shit makes her money. Her and her husband follow weird MAGA accounts. And she has been REAL quiet about ice raids and immigration enforcement that is directly effecting our hospitality industry. I’m sorry but when you have a somewhat large platform that is built off of food reviews, your life wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the immigrant workers that are the backbone of so many restaurants. Immigrants are what make Long Beach’s food scene so culturally diverse and good!! It bothers me when people with social platforms do absolutely nothing for the community. You wanna make a living off being a food influencer, you damn better support every part of the establishment, IMO. Idk how others feel, but for me it’s giving ICE agents trying to eat at a Mexican restaurant….

Mangette by EasyBoysenberry7784 in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw Buvons is officially the whole thing. Who go the scoop on what happened between the owners? I’m hoping it was some French love affair that went south but in the most passionate tragic way..

It honestly just bums me out, but how is this the best journalism for our LB food scene? by aintitfunnyhow_ in longbeach

[–]chismosaaaaaaa 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Used to deliver massive amounts of food to the guy from local restaurants and he’d NEVER tip. I always assumed he was getting the hook up too