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…

Hello, Kate Spade x Target — a Fashionista Foodie Dream Come True!

BRB… going to Target! As a longtime Kate Spade fan (hello, purse obsession!), I couldn’t be more excited about this new collab. After absolutely swooning over the Hello Kitty x Kate Spade collection, I couldn’t wait to see what would come next — and when I heard Kate Spade was teaming up with Target? Instant…

Hello, Trader Joe’s Spring Pastel Totes!

If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably already know—I have a soft spot for Trader Joe’s. One of my very first (and still most popular!) blog posts was about their iconic Speculoos Cookie Butter, and just a few months ago, I was swooning over their adorable pastel cooler bags. And now? Trader Joe’s…

Hello Trader Joe’s New Pastel Cooler Bags!

You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so perfect that it feels like fate? That was me at my local Trader Joe’s this week when I spotted their brand-new pastel cooler bags in the prettiest shades of lavender and pink! I had seen whispers about these dreamy bags online, but I never imagined…

Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2025!

As we step into 2025, I’m thrilled to once again be part of the Yelp Los Angeles Elite Squad! I joined Yelp nearly two decades ago. What started as a simple desire to share my experiences and discover great local spots turned into a passion for exploring hidden gems, supporting small businesses, and connecting with…

Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2024!

2024 was filled with unforgettable foodie moments! From traveling to eight European cities to visiting Chicago and Honolulu, I had the wonderful experience of trying diverse cuisines. I also had the pleasure of being part of various grand openings around town and participating in exciting collaborations. This blog post highlights some of my favorite foodie…

Hello Foodie Jenn Europe Eats!

A life goal of mine is to be able to travel around the world and write about it. Just recently I went on my first ever trip to Europe and it was definitely an adventure of a lifetime filled with cultural learnings and good eats. I definitely can’t pass up sharing some of my favorite…

Hello Sun Princess 🛳️!

This past March Sun Princess of Princess Cruises sailed for the very first time ever. I was blessed and lucky to be part of their inaugural season. The Sun Princess happens to be the largest Princess Cruise to date and also happens to have the most restaurants and lounges out of all the Princess Cruises…

Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2024!

Today I got my 16th Yelp elite badge! I’m 16 years elite and going strong with the Hello Foodie Jenn adventures filled with sugar, spice and Hello Kitty nice. I first started Yelp in 2007 and I got my first ever elite badge a year and a half later. The Yelp journey has been filled…

Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2023!

It has been quite some time when I’ve written a blog post on here. 2023 was definitely a busy year and am I am so grateful for all the experiences this year. One of the most common questions I get asked is “Where are some of your favorite restaurants?” As odd it is; I sometimes…