Long Beach, CA (March 25, 2025) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to invite the Long Beach community to get ready to indulge in the newest flavors in town! The Weekly Crave, a dynamic food-based event series, is set to take over the Promenade at Mosaic (375 The Promenade N.) every Tuesday in April from 4 to 8 PM. This exciting culinary experience showcases participants from the DTLB Alliance’s DTLB Food Series, featuring both emerging food businesses and beloved Long Beach food icons in a weekly celebration of flavor and community.
Launching a business is never a solo journey, and The Weekly Crave honors the support systems that fuel success. Each week, attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience dishes from one brand-new business alongside a Long Beach OG—a seasoned favorite in the local food scene. This powerful mentor-mentee pairing ensures an unforgettable dining experience, highlighting the innovation and tradition that makes Long Beach a food lover’s paradise.
“Launching a business is a community effort, and we want to highlight the families, friends, mentors, and supporters who have helped our DTLB Food Series participants thrive,” said Stephanie El Tawil, DTLB Alliance Economic Development & Policy Manager. “With both mentors and mentees serving up their best, you know the food is going to be unforgettable.”
Expect a curated menu, limited-time dishes, and an electric atmosphere as these food entrepreneurs serve up their latest creations. Whether you’re a longtime Long Beach local or a first-time visitor, this is your chance to support emerging food businesses while enjoying some of the best eats the city has to offer.
Check out the details for the first pop-up below:
Tuesday, April 1, 4 to 8 PM:
- OG Vendor: Battambong BBQ, @battambongbbq
About: Long Beach’s Cambodian Cowboy serves up Texas BBQ with a twist.
- Newbie Vendor: Sweet Indulgence, @sweetindulgencelb
About: Treats so beautiful, it’s difficult to take the first bite.
For more information, visit The Weekly Crave webpage.
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About: The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to cultivate, preserve and promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous Downtown. The DTLB Alliance is recognized as the voice of Downtown Long Beach by the City of Long Beach and the State of California. By balancing the interests of the residents, as well as businesses, the organization creates tangible progress by way of vested interest and solidified partnerships across local, municipal, and commercial lines. For additional information, visit www.downtownlongbeach.org and follow on Facebook @downtownlongbeach, on “X” (formerly Twitter) @dtlballiance and Instagram @dtlballiance.