Hello New Town in Vancouver Chinatown!

Named in 2012 by CNN Travel as a”Must Visit restaurant,” I will admit that I found myself a bit intrigued when I spotted this restaurant as I was walking around downtown Vancouver’s Chinatown. My curiosity was peaked even more when I spotted a “People love us on Yelp sticker” on the window. I decided quickly…

Hello Vista Dining Room @ Holland America ms Zuiderdam!

Every evening during the Holland America ms Zuiderdam cruise, cruise go-ers like myself had the special treat of fine dining at the lovely Vista Dining Room. Located on the third deck of the cruise ship, Vista Dining Room is a nice, spacious dining area with wooden decor and a beautifully lit ceiling. Each dinner started…

Hello Lido Restaurant @ Holland America ms Zuiderdam!

I recently came from four day cruise to Vancouver, Canada aboard Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam ship. Upon first entry on the ship, I noticed right away that several of the travelers would always go off the 9th deck of the ship. I soon found out that this was because the ninth deck is the Lido…

Hello Mediterraneo!

“Food with Love” That is the last tagline description that can be found on the menu of Mediterraneo . Through the years, I indeed have come to love this little resto in Hermosa Beach specializing in Spanish and Italian tapas that are made with love. πŸ™‚ Every day Mediterraneo has a great selection of “classic…

Hello waffle tacos!

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) πŸ™‚ 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…

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! 🍳😊! 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…