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…
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Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2025!
As we step into 2025, I’m thrilled to once again be part of the Yelp Los Angeles Elite Squad! I joined Yelp nearly two decades ago. What started as a simple desire to share my experiences and discover great local spots turned into a passion for exploring hidden gems, supporting small businesses, and connecting with…
Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2024!
2024 was filled with unforgettable foodie moments! From traveling to eight European cities to visiting Chicago and Honolulu, I had the wonderful experience of trying diverse cuisines. I also had the pleasure of being part of various grand openings around town and participating in exciting collaborations. This blog post highlights some of my favorite foodie…
Hello Omeli Kitchen!
If you’re looking for outstanding food in Orange County then Omeli Kitchen in Fullerton is the place to go! This restaurant in Fullerton serves up amazing Vietnamese and Peruvian cuisine. Their extensive menu has so many delicious dishes to choose from! I couldn’t pass up on an order of their Crispy Egg rolls! Packed with…
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 Yelp Elite Event Tomizo Ramen!
Home run! Just recently Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to be in the 50/50 club. That is 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. The night he did this happened to also be the night of a Yelp Elite Event at Tomizo Ramen in Gardena, California. Tomizo…
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…
Hello Kuya Lord!
“Tuloy po kayo.” “Tuloy po kayo” is a Talaglog phrase for “Please come in” and Kuya Lord is definitely a place one will want to go into. This Filipino restaurant located in Hollywood has been part of Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants as well as has been included in Bon Appetit Mag’s Best Restaurants!…
Hello Shake Shack: 1st Ever Drive Thru!
Shake Shack’s first ever drive thru in the LA region is now here! Located in Torrance, California; this new location is opening up on August 15, 2024! I got to celebrate the opening of the newest Shake Shack in LA tonight at the Friends and Family Event. I can definitely say I am loving the…
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