By Brin Addison • 3/25/2024
The Essential Long Beach Pizza List

”You’ll find playful odes to brunch like an eggs Benedict pizza. Pizza specials where copious amounts of the earthy treasure that is truffle are shaved atop table side. Vegan pies that are as beautiful as they are delicious… All paired with one of the city’s best cocktail programs.”

By Brian Addison • 3/10/2024
Marlena’s brunch proves why it is Long Beach’s best new restaurant

By Brian Addison • 2/29/2024

Marlena’s cocktail program marks return of one of Long Beach’s finest bartenders

By Brian Addison • 2/29/2024

Essential cocktails to drink during Long Beach Last Call

By Merrill Shindler • 1/11/2024

Italian food in Long Beach is practically perfect at this restaurant

By James Tir • 01/02/2024

Essential dishes from Long Beach restaurants in 2023: Basque cheesecake from Marlena.

By Brian Addison • 12/02/2023

Char-Grilled Steaks and Blistered Pizzas Rule at This Artsy New Long Beach Restaurant.

By Brian Addison • 12/26/2023

Marlena has quickly built up a name as the city’s best new restaurant since opening in October.

By Magnolia Lafleur • 2/19/2023

New Mediterranean-inspired restaurant expected to open in Naples this summer.

By Amanda Peukert • 01/05/2023

Marlena, a concept by restaurateur Robert Smith, will open in Naples in 2023.

By Brian Addison • 01/03/2023

Marlena, a Mediterranean Concept, to take over former Russo’s space in Naples Venue.