With spring in the air, I couldn’t resist 🐰 hopping back to one of my favorite spots —Omeli Kitchen in Fullerton, California. After such a great first experience a few months ago, I was excited to return to the OC and explore some new dishes. And let me tell you, they definitely didn’t disappoint! Lobster…
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Hello Wanderlust Creamery!
Imagine a place where every scoop of ice cream transports your taste buds to a different corner of the world. That is exactly what I experienced when I visited Wanderlust Creamery, a Filipino-owned ice cream haven in Southern California. Founded by Adrienne Borlongan and Jon-Patrick Lopez in 2015, Wanderlust Creamery is more than just an…
Hello Bread, Espresso & 1st US Location!
Bread, Espresso & has officially landed in Redondo Beach, marking its first U.S. location! Opening this past January 30, 2025, this beloved Japanese bakery, with 37 locations in Japan, brings its signature Mou bread—a perfectly cube-shaped delight—to SoCal. For my first visit, I tried their French toast plate, which featured Mou bread as French toast,…
Feliz Día de San Valentín Treat at Azucanela Churrería
Feliz Día de San Valentín! ❤️ This Valentine’s Day, what could be sweeter than an indulgent Churro Corazón from Azucanela Churrería—almost too beautiful to eat (almost!)? As soon as our heart-shaped churro arrived, we knew we were in for a treat. Freshly made, perfectly crispy on the outside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, this churro…
Hello Dine LA at Little Sister!
If there’s one restaurant I can never get enough of, it’s Little Sister. Every visit feels like a journey through bold Vietnamese flavors with a modern, global twist. Led by Chef Tin Vuong, Little Sister masterfully blends the flavors of Vietnam with French, Chinese, and American influences—creating dishes that are both comforting and unexpected. When…
Hello Dine LA at Ryla Hermosa Beach!
I have wanted to check out RYLA in Hermosa Beach since it opened in 2022. This restaurant is the culinary brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Chef Ray Hayashi and Chef Cynthia Hetlinger, and it has even earned a spot in the Michelin Guide California selection. RYLA masterfully blends coastal California cuisine with Japanese flavors, reflecting the…
Hello Lunar New Year Celebration at Lunasia Dim Sum House
The Lunar New Year is a time to gather with loved ones, honor traditions, and welcome prosperity and good fortune into the year ahead. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, I visited Lunasia Dim Sum House, a place I’ve always loved for its exquisite dim sum and seasonal offerings. In this post, I’m excited…
Hello Turn Dough Venice!
It’s National Dessert Day and honor of this sweet day; I’m sharing one of the sweetest spots in town; Turn Dough in Venice Beach, California! Turn Dough is definitely the place to be for some unique and delightful desserts! Located at the heart of the Venice Beach boardwalk; this sweet shop is the first ever…
Hello and Happy Grand Opening SusieCakes Bakery Torrance!
Today was such a sweet day! It’s no secret that I love SusieCakes Bakery. Ever since the Manhattan Beach location opened up more than 15 years ago; I’ve been a fan. I’m am super excited that as of today; they now have two locations in the South Bay! Today was the grand opening of their…
Hello Sampa Los Angeles
“Filipino cuisine reimagined.” That is the tagline for Sampa Los Angeles; a Filipino restaurant in the Arts District of Los Angeles serving up Filpino fusion dishes like no other. Sampa made for the perfect place to celebrate my birthday this year. Being Filipino; I’ve always had an appreciation for Filipino food and am always intrigued…
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