Urbane Cafe just opened its doors in Rancho Palos Verdes, and I couldn’t be more excited to have this healthy and delicious spot in the South Bay! This is their first location in the South Bay, and they also have restaurants in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Long Beach, and Bakersfield. This was actually my first…
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Hello Carnival Firenze! 🚢
Seas the Flavor While Sailing on Carnival Firenze! I recently came back from a cruise on Carnival Firenze and it was a truly fantastic trip on this ship that’s all about “Fun Italian Style!” It was also a full-on flavor voyage! From poolside bites to elevated dining, this ship brings bold tastes and casual fun…
Hello JINYA Ramen – 2nd and PCH
I’m such a “Ramentic” 🍜 🥰! Today was seriously a good day for trying out new spots! After a fun Yelp Elite Experience at nearby LATHER Long Beach, I stopped by JINYA Ramen Bar at 2nd & PCH. If you know me, you already know I love ramen — so I was super excited to…
Hello Yelp Elite Experience – LATHER Long Beach!
I had the most glow-tastic time at the Yelp Elite Experience at LATHER Long Beach today. From botanical bliss to radiant skin, this pampering sesh was pure spa magic. LATHER Long Beach is located at the popular shopping center 2nd & PCH. There are only two LATHER locations in California—this one, and another in Old…
Hello and Farewell, Black Angus Torrance! 🤠
Black Angus in Torrance was always the place I wanted to go when I was a little girl. It was just down the street from where I grew up, and every time we passed by, I’d look up at the big sign and wonder what it was like inside. It seemed like the kind of…
Hello Ramen Sumiya Torrance!
It’s no secret that I’m a ramen lover through and through, so you can imagine my excitement when I spotted a new ramen spot opening up right here in Torrance, California, called Ramen Sumiya. I hadn’t realized they had an original location in Sawtelle, so this was my first time experiencing them—and I’m so happy…
Hello Cafe Dolce Torrance!
As someone who absolutely lives for a good cup of coffee, I’m always on the look out for new coffee spots to —so imagine my excitement when I saw that Cafe Dolce is now open! This new coffee shop in Torrance is currently in their soft opening phase. The space is adorable—super cozy and welcoming….
Hello Brickcraft Sanrio Building Sets!
I was recently gifted the cutest building sets from Brickcraft featuring some of my favorite Sanrio characters: the Hello Kitty & Cinnamoroll Flower & Vase sets and the Hello Kitty Sushi Bar—and I couldn’t wait to dive in! As an engineer who also happens to be a big foodie and a lover of all things…
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Pho Hue Oi Torrance!
I’m so excited for the newest Pho Hue Oi location here in Torrance! If you’re in the South Bay and craving a warm, flavorful bowl of pho, you’re in for a treat. This is the third location for the family-owned restaurant — their second in the South Bay, alongside their Redondo Beach spot, and their…
Hello Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Yelp LA!
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and this year, I had the absolute joy of joining Yelp’s APIHM Community Experiences right here on the coast. Each weekend brought something new—whether it was creamy boba, bold Filipino coffee, or colorful fruit teas, all from local Asian-owned spots I was so proud to support. Here’s a…
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