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…
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Hello dineLA @ Unico Tokyo Pasta!
One of my favorite times of the year is DineLA. It is the perfect excuse to explore new restaurants while enjoying curated menus at a great value. For this season’s DineLA, I finally made it to a spot that had been on my radar for a while – Unico Tokyo Pasta in Redondo Beach. This…
Hello Torrance Firefighter’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner!
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Torrance Firefighters’ 51st Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Ken Miller Recreation Center in Torrance. This beloved community event has been going strong for over five decades. It wasn’t just a chance to enjoy some delicious food—it was also an opportunity to support a meaningful cause:…
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…
Hello Jollibee!
Ever since Jollibee was first introduced to the United States, I’ve had a fascination with trying their different offerings. Perhaps its the feeling of being in the Philippines (Jollibee is a popular food chain in the Philippines) or it’s likeness of having home cooked liked breakfast meals (yummy -silog (meat+egg) breakfasts or maybe it’s the…
Hello homemade spicy spaghetti with ground chicken!
Ingredients: noodles, ground chicken, Filipino banana ketchup Today’s culinary creation is spicy spaghetti with ground chicken! I love Filipino spaghetti because it always has a slight hint of sweet. The reason for this is because instead of using tomato sauce, banana ketchup is used. For a healthier spin on this dish, ground chicken was used…