Hello Mama D’s Torrance!

There’s something special about stumbling across a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try—and realizing it’s finally in your neighborhood. That’s exactly what happened when I saw Mama D’s had opened at Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance. I have wanted to try this restaurant for years, and now it was time to see what all the…

Hello SusieCakes Bakery Tacos!

For one day only, my favorite cupcake spot, SusieCakes Bakery, became my new go-to for tacos—April Fool’s! But here’s 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 Foodologie Baked Goods!

I love supporting small businesses, Filpino businesses and local businesses and so imagine how ecstatic I was to find Foodologie Baked Goods at The Kitchen Terminal in Redondo Beach. Foodologie Baked Goods is a fairly new small business that opened up right after the pandemic. The owner is Maria Leyesa; a first generation Filipino American…

Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2022!

“There are magical moments in every day we just have to take the time to see them.” I posted the above quote in one my recent Instagram posts and I thought it was very meaningful and special. I also thought it would be perfect for my last Hello Foodie Jenn blog post this 2022. The…

Hello Dirty Dough Cookies!

I’m not sure if I should write about my dirty little secret… Shh…..I just found some of the best cookies ever via Dirty Dough Cookies! Now it’s time to reveal those dirty (dough) little secrets one by one….hmm cookie confession time! One of my ultimate favorite cookies from Dirty Dough is The Knockout Cookie. It’s…

Hello Yelp Elite Event at Stonefire Grill!

Yelp Elite Events in the South Bay are my favorite! Being a South Bay girl; I was so excited to see a Yelp event in my hometown; Torrance! Not only was it in Torrance; it was also at a place that I have been wanting to go back to for awhile; Stonefire Grill! I first…

Hello Yelp Elite Event: Cocktails & Cars Casino Royale Style!

So fancy! Busted out the cocktail dress, dancing shoes for one special night last night at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. It was the Cocktails and Cars Casino Royale Style Yelp Elite Event to kick off spring! With the amazing drop box of this premier museum showcasing cherished old automobiles, all of us Yelp…

Hello Milk Bar Vegas!

Every time I go on travel, I truly try to make the most of it and have a sweet time! When I went to Washington DC, a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of getting some treats at Milk Bar DC. Who would’ve thought that I’d be able to try Milk Bar again a…

Hello Paris Baguette Bakery Cafe!

Bonjour Hello Kitty Foodies! We now have a  little taste of France in Redondo Beach! Paris Baguette Bakery Cafe has recently opened up in Redondo Beach and this place is sure to make you say “Je T’aime Paris Baguette.” It is truly not hard to fall in love with this cute little bakery cafe. Walking…

Hello Back Home in Lahaina!

It’s always nice to be back home….. I last dined at Back Home in Lahaina a couple of years back. With life’s busy schedule, I haven’t had the chance to be back until recently during a lunch with friends. I must say I truly enjoyed myself and found myself thinking how there really is no…