2020 truly was a year like no other. I remember during the start of the pandemic getting asked what I would do with my blogging as there would be no more dining in at restaurants. I knew back then that despite the change that I should still blog and take food photos. If anything this…
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It’s a savory Hello Kitty life!
Hello Mo-Mo Paradise Takeout!
Today is Easter; a day of prayer, renewal and hope. As we continue to pray for an end to this pandemic; we also continue to move forward as a community. One way to help bring hope to the many restaurants impacted in our communities is via ordering takeout or delivery. In my next series of…
Hello Eat Fantastic Cafe Torrance!
The origins of Eat Fantastic Cafe have a bit of a Greek touch. In 1979 a man passionate about food left Greece to pursue his dream of sharing fantastic food. He started the very first Fantastic Cafe. Years later his son who had the initials of “E.A.T” brought the first Fantastic Cafe to Los Angeles,…
Hello The Little Door!
In busy and busting 3rd Street in Los Angeles; there is a place with two wooden doors. No sign whatsoever; one can easily pass by but beneath those two unassuming doors is a truly enchanting and magical place called The Little Door. The Little Door restaurant was the winner of the “Best Romantic Restaurant of…
Hello Caps and Corks: C&C Grill!
Who knew that the best eateries in town could be found in liquor stores? Back in 2013; I shared my OMG moment and excitement when I found one of the best burgers in the South Bay at a liquor store in Redondo Beach. My blog post then was about the The Standing Room; an amazing…
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…