Hello Brunch @ Salt Creek Grille!

Salt Creek Grille  first opened up Plaza El Segundo in 2007.  With its mesquite grilled menu and hand crafted cocktails, it’s been a favorite for many South Bay locals for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Did you know however that they also offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays? Every Saturday and Sunday they offer brunch…

Hello Honey and Butter!

Just recently my favorite macaron shop Honey and Butter opened up at the Irvine Spectrum. I first fell in love with Honey and Butter macarons via macarons from their original location in Costa Mesa. Their French macarons are truly special. They make out macaron shells out of California almonds and their macaron fillings are made…

Hello Kitty Strawberry Surprise!

Along with the recent opening of the Hello Kitty Pop-Up Cafe  last month in Irvine Spectrum, there was another sweet surprise that came our way! Similar to the Hello Kitty Pop-Up Cafe, this surprise was cute, pink and hello kitty happy! That sweet surprise was no other than the launch of the Hello Kitty Strawberry Surprise cookie…

Hello Creamistry Torrance!

Now Freezing in Torrance! With the temperature rising these last couple days, one who reads the first statement in this latest blog post may think I’ve gone crazy. It is true however my dear readers that it is now  freezing Torrance, thanks to the newly opened Creamistry. Creamistry is the newest ice cream shop to…

Hello Popbar Torrance!

Back in March 2016, I happily wrote on this blog about  Del Amo Fashion Center’s upcoming new eateries. I’m happy to announce that one of the yummy new hot spots has opened up  just in time for the summer! That spot is no other than Popbar! Popbar was first founded in New York in 2010 and…

Hello Mango Madness at Trader Joe’s!

Every October time frame, my hearts beat a little faster thanks to Trader Joe’s. During that time of year, Trader Joe’s has an incredible variety of pumpkin treats for every one to joy. I didn’t think that Trader Joe’s could make me that giddy with any other time of year until now…. Yes, Trader Joe’s has…

Hello Hiccups! 

Hello Kitty has the Hiccups and it’s a good thing  😉). There’s a new coffee/boba shop in town and it’s called Hiccups. This delightful drink spot recently opened up in Carson, California. It’s the second location for Hiccups, with the first location being in Lakewood, California. It is always a treat for me to visit…

Hello Dolcezza!

During my recent business trip to Virginia, I could not help but pay a visit to Dolcezza. Dolcezza is a popular gelato and coffee spot that first opened it’s door in Georgetown in 2004 and has since made it’s way to opening more shops around the Washington DC/Virginia area. I visited the shop at Virginia’s Mosaic District…

Hello Blue Star Donuts!

Donuts for grown ups. One will never quite look at donuts the same way after trying out Blue Star Donuts. Originating in Portland, Oregon, these gourmet brioche donuts have come to Los Angeles via a new shop in Venice on Abbot Kinney. The dough of the donuts is made fresh daily in a 18 hour…

Hello Franzese Hot Chocolate!

Last October, I wrote a blog post about the newly opened Nordstrom E-bar at the Del Amo Fashion Center. As can be seen in that blog post, I simply adore handcrafted warm beverages. There is something so relaxing about sitting down with a nice cup of hot chocolate or coffee in one’s hand. I really loved…