Starbird Chicken sure has come a long way in the South Bay since I first discovered them back in 2022 during a Yelp Elite experience at their ghost kitchen in Hawthorne, California. That initial visit definitely made an impression — crispy chicken, bold flavors, and a fresh take on fast-casual fried chicken. Not long after,…
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Hello Cafe Dolce Torrance!
As someone who absolutely lives for a good cup of coffee, I’m always on the look out for new coffee spots to —so imagine my excitement when I saw that Cafe Dolce is now open! This new coffee shop in Torrance is currently in their soft opening phase. The space is adorable—super cozy and welcoming….
Hello Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Yelp LA!
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and this year, I had the absolute joy of joining Yelp’s APIHM Community Experiences right here on the coast. Each weekend brought something new—whether it was creamy boba, bold Filipino coffee, or colorful fruit teas, all from local Asian-owned spots I was so proud to support. Here’s a…
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Offset Coffee Co. Manhattan Beach!
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Offset Coffee Co. Manhattan Beach! One of my favorite South Bay coffee shops has opened up their third location! Offset Coffee Co. is now brewing some beachside bliss in Manhattan Beach! Just one block away from beautiful Manhattan Beach sands is the new spot! It’s right at the corner of…
Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2020!
2020 truly was a year like no other. I remember during the start of the pandemic getting asked what I would do with my blogging as there would be no more dining in at restaurants. I knew back then that despite the change that I should still blog and take food photos. If anything this…
Hello Caps and Corks: LA Street Foods!
Just this February 2020; I wrote about Caps and Corks a newly opened liquor store in Torrance, California that was offering some amazing food via breakfast burritos and submarine sandwiches. Their food quickly gained a lot of popularity in the South Bay community and beyond. Now there’s another reason for foodies to rejoice as Caps…
Hello Urban Plates Torrance!
This August 12, 2019; Torrance will have the grand opening of Urban Plates; a restaurant that specializes in real food made from scratch. The location is perfectly situated at the newly revamped Del Amo Crossing; that is also home to newest 24 Hour Fitness in the South Bay. There are various Urban Plates locations in California and…
Hello Steelhead Coffee Torrance!
Steelhead Coffee hits the South Bay! The popular coffee shop that has two locations in Long Beach and a location in Laguna Hills has now hit Torrance! There’s nothing like having some freshly brewed artisan coffee to kick off the weekend and that’s just what I did on a fine Friday that marked the end…
Hello Calo Kitchen and Tequila!
Ever since Apollo Landing opened up in El Segundo, I have eagerly awaited for what restaurants would be added to the plaza. They were already home to my favorite Philz Coffee El Segundo and Shake Shack; and I was excited to see what other delights would be coming. I’m happy to say that the new Calo Kitchen that opened up is…
Hello Philz Coffee El Segundo!
I love you to the moon and back….cup of love. Philz Coffee has officially “landed” in El Segundo! The sixth Los Angeles location just opened it’s doors at Apollo Landing; El Segundo’s premier new hot spot for casual dining. It is no secret that I crush on coffee houses and this new Philz Coffee is…
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