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…
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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 Badge 2021!
I am super excited for my 13th year of the Yelp Elite Squad! My Yelp journey this past 2020 was a very different one from past years. Pre-Covid; I was able to partake in an awesome Yelp event in February 2020 at Robbins Brothers in Torrance, California. At the Yelp Elite Event : Bubbly and…
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 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 Yelp elite gold badge 2017!
This 2017 is off to a golden start! I’m so happy and honored to once again be part of the Yelp Elite squad. Yelp has played a special part in my love for writing and doing food reviews. I can’t believe it’s been 9 Elite years. It has definitely been an awesome nine years and…
Hello Kitty Foodie Year In Review 2014!
Another year has gone by and here we are at the end of 2014. The time has come for me to write my year in review blog post. I always look forward to writing this because it gives me a chance to look back at wonderful occasions spent with family and friends. One of the…