Happy Cinco de Mayo! What better way to start off Cinco de Mayo then with a nice breakfast of ….drum roll please…..waffle tacos! (Insert giggles here) π When Taco Bell rolled out their breakfast menu early this year, I knew I had to check out the waffle tacos! I’ve tried Bruxies’ waffle specialities and Jack…
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It’s a savory Hello Kitty life!
Hello Yellow Fever!
YELLOW FEVER noun /YELL-O FEE-VER/ 1/ When someone is obsessed with Asian things 2/ An infectious tropical disease 3/ Ridiculously tasty Asian Bowls As I walked into Yellow Fever, I saw the above definition and instantly thought hmm Hello Kitty Foodie definitely has some type of “yellow fever!” Hello Kitty Foodie loves all types of…
Hello Egg-licious Easter Brunch Hawaiian Style!
Happy easter everyone! π³π! It is far from being a fancy brunch place. It’s a little hole in the wall as many would say but nevertheless Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop made for a nice place for a happy Easter Brunch place. Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is a place frequented by many folks who want to…
Hello Tin Roof Bistro!
One of my favorite local South Bay eateries is Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach. With it’s pretty mission like architecture and lovely looking interior with neat lightening, this place has always been a fun place. Their menu ranges from simple homestyle classical dishes to unique fusion entrees. I’ve enjoyed coming here with friends to…
Hello Chipotle Sofritas!
Last month Chipotle rolled out it’s newest offering to several states. Their newest menu item is sofritas. Sofritas is made out of shredded organic tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos and a blend of spices. The name “Sofritas” comes from the word “sofrito,” which means gently fried in Spanish. In Spanish cuisine, a sofrito…
Hello homemade tofu sisig!
Ingredients: firm tofu, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeΓ±o, lemon juice and mayonnaise One of my favorite Filipino dishes is sisig. It’s a popular entree where various meats are marinated in a sour liquid like vinegar or lemon juice and then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices. Traditionally this dish is made with pork…
Hello PF Chang’s Happy Hour!
Happy Friday! Today’s blog post is about a lot of happiness via PF Chang’s happy hour specials. This popular chain restaurant’s happy hour menu is properly titled “Triple Happiness: Drinks, Dim Sum, Street Faire” First up on the triple happiness menu is their various drink offerings. I got Auntie Chang’s Frappe. It is a refreshing…
Hello Pi Day @ Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza!
Hello and Happy Pi Day! Today is March 14 aka 3.14 aka Pi Day! In Math, Pi is the number 3.14 or the ratio of the circumference of a circle to it’s diameter. Every year Math lovers around the world celebrate this day that is dedicated to the famous mathematical constant. Now growing up in…
Hello Benihana Vegetarian eats!
It’s the Lenten season again and for this Hello Kitty Foodie, it means no meat for 40 days. When this time of year comes around, I always wonder what my options are when dining out. This March, I had a Benihana certificate that I needed to use. I was at first a little worried that…
Hello Komatsu!
When I spotted the sign that Komatsu would be opening up in Torrance, I instantly bookmarked it on my list of places to try. I had the pleasant surprise of spotting last Saturday night that this place was open and made plans to try it soon. Today, along with a friend, I got to try…