Being a longtime fan of Chef David LeFevre’s restaurants—Manhattan Beach Post, RYLA, and The Arthur J, I was thrilled to hear about Atta Girl, his newest venture in the South Bay, co-owned by the rising chef Alice Mai. The perfect opportunity to visit came during a special birthday celebration, and I knew this would be…
Hello Yelp Elite Experience – Piccini Italian Takeout Palos Verdes
I kicked off my first Yelp Elite event of 2026 at Piccini Italian Takeout in Palos Verdes, and it was such a fun way to start the year. I’ve been to their Torrance location before, but I was really excited to finally check out this newer spot. For the Yelp Elite tasting, we got to…
Hello Kitty & Friends Booth @ the Asian American Expo 💕🎀
This weekend at the Asian American Expo, I was invited to check out one of the cutest booths at the event — the Hello Kitty and Friends Booth by Gemini Food Corp., and it was pure kawaii happiness from start to finish 💖 From the moment I arrived, the booth instantly caught my attention with…
Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2026!
I’m thrilled to kick off 2026 as part of the Yelp LA Elite Squad! Being a Yelp Elite for 18 years straight has been an incredible journey — from discovering hidden gems to sharing my favorite spots around the city. This past year, I wrote my most reviews ever — 170! Each review was a…
Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2025!
2025 was a year full of wonderful surprises! From collaborating with some of my favorite spots to traveling to Mexico, the Philippines (the biggest surprise of the year!), and Taiwan, I was blessed with so many unforgettable experiences. While I loved exploring flavors around the world—memories I’ll cherish forever 🙂—I realized there’s truly no place…
Hello Kitty Exhibition – “As I Change, Kitty Transforms with Me” in Taipei!
The Hello Kitty Exhibition: “As I Change, Kitty Transforms with Me” is currently ongoing at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A11 in Taipei! After my recent trip to the Philippines, the cutest travel adventures continued in Taiwan with this very special exhibit. I was so excited to visit and immerse myself in all the Hello Kitty cuteness!…
Hello STARLUX Airlines Business Class!
My recent business class flight to the Philippines was nothing short of extraordinary, and the gourmet dining onboard made it truly unforgettable. From the moment I stepped on the plane, it was clear that STARLUX takes inflight luxury—and food—seriously. From the very first course, it was clear that STARLUX takes food seriously. Each tray was…
Hello Beary Merry Moments at Boba Bunny Torrance!
Boba Bunny Torrance has always been one of my favorite spots for kawaii treats! This pretty-in-pink coffee and tea shop always puts me in a happy mood, and this holiday season, they are definitely serving up festive sweetness with their newest offerings. 🎄🧸 Mango Sticky Rice Matcha First up, the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha! This…
Hello Yelp Elite Experience – Telerefic Barcelona Long Beach!
Walking into Teleferic Barcelona for a recent Yelp Elite Experience instantly brought me back to the streets of Barcelona. I visited the city in 2024 and fell in love with its culture, energy, and, of course, the food. This place captured all of that — it was like a mini trip to Spain without leaving…
Hello Kitty and Friends Cozy Corner Pop Up!
I’ve loved Hello Kitty ever since I was a little girl, so when I found out that the Hello Kitty and Friends Cozy Corner Pop-Up was opening at Del Amo Fashion Center, I knew I had to visit. Walking into the cozy, kawaii-filled space in my hometown felt like stepping into a joyful childhood memory….
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