October is Filipino American History Month and this month; I’ve been featuring various Filipino eateries on my Instagram: @hellofoodiejenn. One of my featured eateries is Corridor Flow. Corridor Flow is a Filipino owned coffee cafe in Lomita, California. Not only is it a cafe; they also have a mini plant store at the side. It’s…
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Hello Cavitena!
Cavitena in Lomita, California has a new look and new location! The South Bay Filipino restaurant is back at the Lomita Village plaza but in a bigger venue. Previously it was a small turo-turo; where one can “point” to the pre-cooked Filipino items. Their new spot is no longer turo-turo but instead is a full…
Hello Wowa’s!
I love lumpia! Lumpia or Filipino egg rolls is one of my favorite dishes ever. It simply reminds me of home and family gatherings. Just recently I discovered Wowa’s; a wonderful small business that offers a variety of different egg rolls. Wowa’s offers Filipino Pork and Chicken Shanghai rolls. These are the classic egg rolls…
Hello The Embotidos!
One of my favorite Filipino foods is embotido. Embotido is a Filipino meatloaf often served during holidays. I have fond memories of eating embotido at family parties. Now however there is no need to wait for holidays or family parties to have embotido; because The Embotidos ; a Filipino small business is making embotidos for…
Hello Ube!
Ube love! In the last year or so I’ve been seeing a lot of purple everyone and I’m loving it! I am so happy to see all the products highlighting the purple yam from the Philippines. Because ube is my u-bae for this summer; I wanted to share a few my favorite ube products that…
Hello Filipino Butters from Big Boi!
Checking out B Sweet Dessert and Big Boi by Chef Barb Batiste has been on my list for quite awhile now. Unfortunately with the current stay at home order a visit to the West LA restaurant will need to wait. Fortunately however there is Postmates and they are offering delivery nationwide some Big Boi’s popular…
Hello Bahay Kainan/BaBoys!
October is Filipino 🇵🇭 American 🇺🇸 History Month and Bahay Kainan/BaBoys is the perfect place to celebrate. Their menu brings classic Filipino favorites with an American twist. Bahay Kainan first started off in 2001 as a catering business by Philippine immigrants. Elizabeth and Guillermo Ferido. The served only traditional Filipino food and hence the name…
Hello Sidecar Doughnuts Torrance!
Zoom zoom! Hello Kitty rolled 🚗 into Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance recently to check out the new Sidecar Doughnuts. First established in 2012; the Torrance location is the fourth Sidecar Doughnuts location. The other shops are Costa Mesa, Santa Monica and Del Mar. Ever since their first shop in Costa Mesa; Sidecar Doughnuts has been…
Hello Mix Mix Kitchen Bar!
Just this May 2019; Michelin released the first ever California statewide list of Bib Gourmand selections. The list highlights “exceptionally good food at moderate prices.” One of the restaurants listed was Mix Mix Kitchen and Bar. Located in Downtown Santa Ana, Mix Mix Kitchen Bar is the global inspired restaurant concept by famed Chef Ross Pangilinan. The…
Hello Sari-Sari Store LA!
Sari-sari stores are very common in the Philippines. They are small convenience stores that can be found in many neighborhoods. Along the top of the sari-sari stores are displays of various products such as candy, soda and beauty products. Walking into downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Central Market, I spot Sari-Sari Store. Just like in the Philippines there are…
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