Seas the Flavor While Sailing on Carnival Firenze! I recently came back from a cruise on Carnival Firenze and it was a truly fantastic trip on this ship thatâs all about “Fun Italian Style!” It was also a full-on flavor voyage! From poolside bites to elevated dining, this ship brings bold tastes and casual fun…
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Hello Cafe Dolce Torrance!
As someone who absolutely lives for a good cup of coffee, Iâm always on the look out for new coffee spots to âso imagine my excitement when I saw that Cafe Dolce is now open! This new coffee shop in Torrance is currently in their soft opening phase. The space is adorableâsuper cozy and welcoming….
Hello and Happy Easter!
Hello and Happy Easter! This weekend, I stopped by Torrance Bakery and couldnât resist picking up the cutest little Easter chick cookie. With its soft yellow icing, tiny orange beak, and cheerful peep of personality đŁ, itâs almost too adorable to eat (but donât worry đ âI did, and it was delicious đ). Beyond the…
Hello SusieCakes Bakery Tacos!
For one day only, my favorite cupcake spot, SusieCakes Bakery, became my new go-to for tacosâApril Foolâs! But hereâs the twist⌠the tacos were 100% real (and 100% delicious). It was like a Taco Tuesday like no other when SusieCakes Bakery introduced Susies tacos for one day only. But instead of a savory taco, they…
Hello Again, Omeli Kitchen!
With spring in the air, I couldnât resist đ° hopping back to one of my favorite spots âOmeli 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 didnât disappoint! Lobster…
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 breadâa perfectly cube-shaped delightâto SoCal. For my first visit, I tried their French toast plate, which featured Mou bread as French toast,…
Feliz DĂa de San ValentĂn Treat at Azucanela ChurrerĂa
Feliz DĂa de San ValentĂn! â¤ď¸ This Valentineâs Day, what could be sweeter than an indulgent Churro CorazĂłn from Azucanela ChurrerĂaâalmost 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 thereâs one restaurant I can never get enough of, itâs 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 influencesâcreating 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…