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…

Hello Kai Ramen Westchester!

Kai Ramen Westchester is currently having their soft opening and I am quite the fan already of this place. The Westchester location is the 8th location of the Kai Ramen shops founded by Chef Nishimura. Other Souther California locations are in Arcadia and Koreatown. I really love how Kai Westchester Ramen has a huge menu….

Hello Boba Bunny Torrance!

Giggles and jiggly at Boba Bunny Torrance! This kawaii pretty in pink boba shop in Torrance offers boba drinks, churros, dessert waffles and the viral jiggly cat jelly! For those who are not familiar with jiggly cat jelly; they are jellies shaped like cats that are extremely jiggly. Yes, I said jiggly. They move from…

Hello MeloMelo Coconut!

Summer is here and I’ve got all the tropical feels thanks to MeloMelo Coconut! MeloMelo Coconut has seven locations in Southern California; offering a variety of delicious, natural, and healthy coconut jelly based desserts. Each dessert is unique in their own way with yummy flavors made out of fresh fruits and milk. I recently had…

Hello Offset Coffee Co. Redondo Beach!

Now roasting coffee beans in Riviera Village! Before June ends; I had to share my newest coffee go-to spot in Redondo Beach! Offset Coffee has opened in its fifth location in Riviera Village in Redondo Beach. I’ve been an Offset Coffee fan since they opened their first location in Torrance in 2018 and I am…

Hello Sun Princess 🛳️!

This past March Sun Princess of Princess Cruises sailed for the very first time ever. I was blessed and lucky to be part of their inaugural season. The Sun Princess happens to be the largest Princess Cruise to date and also happens to have the most restaurants and lounges out of all the Princess Cruises…

Hello PCH Noodles!

The South Bay has a new Thai spot and I cannot be more excited. Being a fan of Thai cuisine; I definitely was excited to check out PCH Noodles in Lomita, California. Hours earlier I had learned about getting to be part of the Yelp Elite Squad 2024 and so it seemed perfect timing to…