I kicked off my first Yelp Elite event of 2026 at Piccini Italian Takeout in Palos Verdes, and it was such a fun way to start the year. I’ve been to their Torrance location before, but I was really excited to finally check out this newer spot. For the Yelp Elite tasting, we got to…
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Hello Birthday Dinner at Il Cielo!
I’ve been feeling so blessed this birthday month, surrounded by love, laughter, and little moments of joy. It felt only fitting to close it with a truly special evening at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. Tucked away like a charming Tuscan cottage, this restaurant with a cozy garden made the night feel so special and…
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 Avenue Italy!
I recently a wonderful birthday dinner at Avenue Italy. Located in Rancho Palos Verdes is Avenue Italy; a restaurant offering authentic and delicious Italian cuisine by Chef Mario Zanetti. Chef Mario was previously Lead Chef for La Stada Restaurant in Los Angeles and now he heads up this wonderful restaurant. Avenue Italy is also the sister…
Hello Joey’s Italian Restaurant!
Whenever I travel, I try to find the best eateries that the town has to offer. My Hello Kitty Foodie adventures wouldn’t be complete without it. On my first night in New York; I’m so happy to say that I found what has to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the town of…
Hello Jimmy’s Kouzina!
It is on my vacation bucket list to see the sights of Santorini, Greece and walk the beautiful town of Venice, Italy. Perhaps one day, I’ll visit those wonderful places but in the meantime I get to have a little taste of Greece and Italy; thanks to Jimmy’s Kouzina. Jimmy’s Kouzina is lovely restaurant located at…
Hello North Italia @ The Point!
Ever since I saw The Point being built El Segundo, California, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of the eateries that would be housed there. Some of the most popular restaurants would now have a home in the South Bay! Finally the time has come for The Point to open up! This is The Point’s grand opening week…
Hello to one last meal @ Vince’s!
Back in April, I wrote a story for South Bay Foodies about Vince’s in Torrance closing their doors after four decades. When I first heard the news, I could not help be a bit sad. I have very fond memories of going to Vince’s with my family. It was always a treat to dine here…
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