Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2019!

2019 simply flew by and here we are at the end of the year with my last blog post for 2019. My Year in Review is always one of my favorites to write because it gives me a chance to reflect, remember and share some of my favorite moments of the year! I am truly…

Hello Oahu!

They say “Ono” means delicious in Hawaiian. On my very first trip ever to Hawaii; I can say I definitely had lots of “Ono” eats in Oahu. Join me in this blog post as I reminisce about some of my most ono eats in the islands. Beachside Bliss When one thinks of Hawaii; one thinks…

Hello Urth Caffe South Bay!

A couple years ago after Hello Kitty Con; I visited for the first time Urth Caffe in downtown LA. They made me a latte with a Hello Kitty design and I instantly became a fan. Now five years later, Urth Caffe has opened it’s 9th location and it’s in the South Bay! Yay! This actually is not…

Hello Urban Plates Manhattan Beach!

This November 25, 2019; Manhattan Beach will hold the grand opening of the 18th ever Urban Plates location. I first became a fan of Urban Plates when they opened up their Torrance branch earlier this year.  Well known for their made-from-scratch meals using ethically-sourced ingredients; I fell in love this Fall with their food. Similar to the opening…

Hello The Brews Hall!

The first ever multi-concept brewery and food hall in Torrance, California has opened up. The soft opening was held on November 2, 2019 and a ribbon cutting was held on November 13. Today; November 18, 2019; they had an official grand opening party! The Brews Hall consists of two breweries, a full bar and four…

Hello Gringo Bandito 2019 Private Reserve!

This Thanksgiving 2019; hot sauce lovers will have something extra to be thankful for as Gringo Bandito releases their 10th special edition,  2019 Private Reserve. This will be their final Private Reserve hot sauce with only 350 available. It will be released Thursday, November 21st at 9am PST! This exclusive hot sauce has a tasty blend of…

Hello Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr!

There’s a new place in Torrance for some tasty tempura! Located in Old Torrance is Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr! It’s a brand new tempura spot owned and operated by Carlos A Pinto of Hannosuke fame. Carlos’ love for tempura begin at an early age when he went to Japan from Peru. It was there that…

Hello Urban Plates Fall Favorites!

The Fall Season is upon us and we are starting to see the change from summer heat to winter cold. Soon it will be the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. In preparation of the Christmas season; I find myself wanting more healthy and affordable food. Urban Plates Torrance is the perfect place for…

Hello March of Dimes OC Signature Chefs Auction!

This October 24, 2019 a very special event will be happening at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum! It’s the annual March Of Dimes Orange County Signature Chefs Auction. Top Orange County chefs will be joining forces to raise critical funds to benefit the March of Dimes’ mission to lead the fight for the health of moms and babies. The…

Hello Matsuri Festival at Mitsuwa Market!

This weekend Mitsuwa Market in Torrance had their annual Matsuri Festival. The Matsuri Festival is a Japanese Festival celebrating Autumn. This festival at Mitsuwa had lots of food for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the food booths were sponsored by some of the popular Japanese eateries in the South Bay. Shin-Sen Gumi was…