They say first love never dies. Whether that is a true statement for folks it can be up for debate but for my foodie heart it is indeed true. I often get asked where my favorite restaurant is and for many years, it was difficult to answer simply because my favorite of all favorite restaurants,…
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Hello Painter’s Tape!
Painter’s Tape, the newest neighborhood restaurant in Gardena has very simple instructions for customers walking in. They are as follows: 1) Show up with fun people. 2) Visit the cashier to order a refreshing beverage and couple dishes each to share with the fun people. 3) Eat, drink and be merry. 4) Leave happy, sleep…
Hello Local Kitchen Tavern!
I’m just a local girl lovin’ the newest local place in Old Torrance. I have frequented good ol Old Torrance since I was little girl. From classic Mexican restaurant La Capilla (where my family would celebrate birthdays with a matching Happy Birthday Panchita song) to Old Torrance Coffee and Tea (where I’d relax on Saturdays)…
Hello Brunch @ Baran’s 2239!
Baran’s 2239 has been on my list of places to try ever since they opened up in 2016. Their co-owner and executive chef, Tyler Gugliotta, is a South Bay native-born and raised in Torrance. Similarly owners Jonathan and Jason Baran are residents of Redondo Beach. Being a local, I’m all about supporting restaurants in the South Bay :). …
Hello Tasty Noodle House!
There’s a tasty new place that opened up late last year in Lomita, California and it’s no other than Tasty Noodle House. It’s a Shanghainese cuisine eatery that has several California branches. They have restaurants in Hacienda heights, Irvine, Cerritos, Chino Hills and San Diego. Tasty Noodle House has quite an extensive menu and during…
Hello Suburbia!
In the past couple years, Chef Tin Vuong has been making quite a name for himself in the South Bay. It first started in 2012, when he took over as Executive Chef of Abigaile in Hermosa Beach and brought to that restaurant a variety of unique gastropub eats like poutine with braised lamb belly and fried organic egg. Then…
Hello Creamistry Torrance!
Now Freezing in Torrance! With the temperature rising these last couple days, one who reads the first statement in this latest blog post may think I’ve gone crazy. It is true however my dear readers that it is now freezing Torrance, thanks to the newly opened Creamistry. Creamistry is the newest ice cream shop to…
Hello VIP “Passport to Redondo Beach” Party at Bluewater Grill!
At the beginning of this week, I had the pleasure of attending the VIP “Passport to Redondo Beach” at Bluewater Grill. This event was the official launch of Bluewater Grill’s new waterfront dining patio and lounge. The party had a very unique them to it. All guests were given a passport. This passport was the…
Hello Nordstrom Del Amo E-bar!
What happens when a self-professed Nordy girl who has a coffee crush spots a coffee bar right next to Nordstrom? Pure bliss and ecstatic giddiness happens! That is exactly what happened when I spotted the newly opened Nordstrom E-bar adjacent to the first floor of the newly opened Nordstrom at Del Amo Fashion Center. As soon…
Hello Bazille @ Nordstrom Del Amo!
When Nordstrom opened up at Del Amo Fashion Center, I have to admit that I was one of the most excited. I am a self professed Nordy girl and Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores. Aside from being happy to have this fashion haven in the South Bay, I was thrilled to hear that…
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