Hello Yelp Elite Experience – Telerefic Barcelona Long Beach!

Walking into Teleferic Barcelona for a recent Yelp Elite Experience instantly brought me back to the streets of Barcelona. I visited the city in 2024 and fell in love with its culture, energy, and, of course, the food. This place captured all of that — it was like a mini trip to Spain without leaving…

Hello Yelp Elite Experience – Lucky Pizza Gardena!

As a Yelp Elite, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to be part of a community that not only loves food but also supports local businesses. One of the most flavorful reminders came during a recent Yelp Elite Experience at Lucky Pizza in Gardena, California. This spot is Lucky Pizza’s second location. Their original…

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 Yelp Elite Badge 2025!

As we step into 2025, I’m thrilled to once again be part of the Yelp Los Angeles Elite Squad! I joined Yelp nearly two decades ago. What started as a simple desire to share my experiences and discover great local spots turned into a passion for exploring hidden gems, supporting small businesses, and connecting with…

Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2024!

Today I got my 16th Yelp elite badge! I’m 16 years elite and going strong with the Hello Foodie Jenn adventures filled with sugar, spice and Hello Kitty nice. I first started Yelp in 2007 and I got my first ever elite badge a year and a half later. The Yelp journey has been filled…

Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2023!

It has been quite some time when I’ve written a blog post on here. 2023 was definitely a busy year and am I am so grateful for all the experiences this year. One of the most common questions I get asked is “Where are some of your favorite restaurants?” As odd it is; I sometimes…

Hello Tour de El Segundo Yelp Elite Event!

Yelp passport to good eats and good times at the amazing city of El Segundo! Seven amazing stops and a epic culinary and cultural I am always excited when there are South Bay Yelp Elite events and last night’s Tour de El Segundo was definitely one great event highlighting one of the best cities in…

Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2023!

I am super excited that today I got my 15th Yelp Elite Badge for Yelp Los Angeles! 15 years celebrating of food, fun and friendship. I am so thankful for the amazing experiences I have had in my Yelp journey and definitely looking forward to what’s to come. I’ll be posting my first Yelp review…

Hello Foodie Jenn Year in Review 2022!

“There are magical moments in every day we just have to take the time to see them.” I posted the above quote in one my recent Instagram posts and I thought it was very meaningful and special. I also thought it would be perfect for my last Hello Foodie Jenn blog post this 2022. The…

Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2022!

Happy New Year Hello Kitty Foodies! We’re off to a fresh new start this year and I’m excited to share more of my Hello Kitty Foodie adventures with you this year. Now more than ever restaurants need our support as we are entering another year of the pandemic. I love being able to share about…