I’m always excited to see a Yelp Elite event in the South Bay, so I was especially thrilled when I spotted one at Gaburi Chicken in downtown Torrance. This event gave us Yelpers a taste of a beloved Japanese spot that recently made its way to the area as its first U.S. location. Having been…
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Hello Yelp Elite Experience at Chinollo – Carson!
“Eat well. Live healthy. Enjoy life.” — and Chinollo-Carson truly delivers on that promise. From the moment I walked in, the vibe felt fresh, welcoming, and effortlessly healthy without being intimidating. It’s the kind of spot where I knew I could treat yourself and still feel good about it. I ordered the Thai Curry Wonder…
Hello Yelp Elite Badge 2026!
I’m thrilled to kick off 2026 as part of the Yelp LA Elite Squad! Being a Yelp Elite for 18 years straight has been an incredible journey — from discovering hidden gems to sharing my favorite spots around the city. This past year, I wrote my most reviews ever — 170! Each review was a…
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…
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