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 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…

Hello Yelp Elite Black Badge 2020!

Hello and thank you Yelp LA! Yelp Elite 2020! I’m super happy to be part of Yelp Elite squad 2020. This is my 3rd year with a black badge, my 12th yelp elite badge and my 13th year being a part of Yelp overall 📝 When I look back at my old reviews; sometimes I…

Hello Yelp Elite Event at Stonefire Grill!

Yelp Elite Events in the South Bay are my favorite! Being a South Bay girl; I was so excited to see a Yelp event in my hometown; Torrance! Not only was it in Torrance; it was also at a place that I have been wanting to go back to for awhile; Stonefire Grill! I first…

Hello Yelp Elite Black Badge 2019!

Hello YelpLA Elite 2019! I’m happy to kick off this year with some elite news! From LA to Tokyo in 2018 and 125 reviews later, I am part of the Yelp Elite squad for 2019! Yelp has played a very special role in my blogging life ever since I started writing for Yelp in 2008….

Hello Yelp Elite Event: Yelp’s First Look at Randy’s Donuts

It’s so sweet to be Yelp elite and it truly was a sweet time at the recent Yelp LA Elite event at the newest Randy’s Donuts that just opened up in El Segundo at Apollo Landing. Randy’s Donuts has been serving delicious donuts since 1962. Everything is made by hand and they even have a special,…

Hello Beach Vibes at Brio LA West Yelp Elite Event!

Four courses. Eight plates. Epic. That is the Yelp elite way. In my last blog post, I happily announced that I once again am blessed to be part of the Yelp Elite Squad. Just recently I was blessed too to be part of one of the first LA West Yelp Elite events of 2018; Beach…

Hello Whole Foods LA West Yelp Elite Event!

Whole Foods in El Segundo is celebrating 10 years! The amazing 65,000 foot store opened their doors to LA West’s Yelp Elite Squad recently to celebrate a decade of fun eats and enjoyable shopping! It was just last Fall 2016, when The 2nd Bar opened up in Whole Foods in El Segundo. This delicious place…