10/26/2025
š Long Beach Legends: 3 Chefs Who Changed the Game | Beatrix Whipple
What happens when pop-up passion, culinary heritage, and burger rebellion collide in Long Beach? You get three chefs who completely redefined the local food sceneāand weāre bringing their stories to life.
In this special episode of Long Beach Legends, Iām taking you on a flavor-packed tour with:
š Chef Waldo Stout ā From backyard pizza experiments to building a community favorite at Due Fiori.
š“ Chef Carlos Jurado ā Fusing Colombian soul and Cali cool at Selva with unexpected twists like duck rice and Cheetos.
š Chef Jairo BogarĆn ā Flipping the script on burgers at Hamburgers Nice, where jam, spice, and smash patties are pure pop-up magic.
These arenāt just chefsātheyāre cultural connectors whoāve turned creativity into community impact. If you love Long Beach, food stories, or simply good people doing great things, this oneās for you.
⨠Watch to the end for a sunset wrap-up and a chance to nominate the next local legend we should spotlight.
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