Life
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Sushi Yu (Alhambra)
Sushi Me? Sushi Yu! This restaurant has changed its name for some time now, and I finally had the chance to try it. The restaurant…
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Levi’s Stadium: San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals
It’s time for my first NFL game, the San Francisco 49ers vs the Arizona Cardinals! The coolest part? I get to watch it from a…
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Vaca (DTLA)
Vaca is right next to an office building, an apartment building, and above a small shopping center. It’s actually a bit hidden, but as you…
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Sichuan Impression (Alhambra)
For my next Dine LA spot, I tried Sichuan Impression in Alhambra. This restaurant is located below an apartment building, has a small parking structure,…
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Eigikutei (Little Tokyo)
It’s time for Dine LA! After looking through the list of restaurants, the first one I decided to try is Eigikutei in Little Tokyo. The…
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吳業坤 x 胡鴻鈞《Kwan-derful Moments》 Concert (2026)
Ng Yip Kwan (Kwan Gor) and Hubert Wu…two of my favorite singers are having a concert at the Yaamava’ Theater at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino!…
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Super Peach (Century City)
After trying Majordomo, I knew I had to check out another Momofuku restaurant: Super Peach. Located inside Westfield Century City, there is a parking structure,…
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Hollywood Bowl: Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert (2026)
The Hollywood Bowl is such a nice place to have a concert. I love how you can bring food and drinks into the venue and…
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BMO Stadium: LAFC vs RSL
It’s time for my first soccer game! Today’s game is Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) vs Real Salt Lake (RSL). I’ve always heard about the…
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Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour (2026)
When was the last time I’ve been to a concert? A very long time ago. When I saw that Forrest Frank was having a concert…
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Maybe Five Pieces Was Too Ambitious – Pt. 2
I finally got my finished product from Color Me Mine! I was so excited. I’ve been wondering the whole week how the colors would turn…
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Maybe Five Pieces Was Too Ambitious
Did someone say pottery painting? Sign me up! I got to go to Color Me Mine for the first time and I was so excited.…
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Uoichiba Handroll Bar (DTLA)
It’s time for handrolls again! This time, I tried a place called Uoichiba Handroll Bar – handrolls with dry aged fish! Located in DTLA inside…
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The Bar – Handrolls by Seabutter (El Segundo)
Did someone say handrolls? Let’s go! The Bar – Handrolls by Seabutter only has bar seating, with a hook under the table to hang your…
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The Bite Between The First And The Last
I was so excited for lunch at Katsu Jin again. I was meeting up with a priest and a friend for lunch, and it was…
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Yang’s Kitchen (Alhambra)
I finally got to try Yang’s Kitchen in Alhambra. This Asian fusion restaurant is always so packed – we had to wait 40 minutes for…
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It’s (Not) The Weekend! Find Me In Sacramento
I am back in Sacramento! This year, I did less exploring, more events, and still had a great time. Will this be an annual trip?…
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Majordōmo (Chinatown)
The first time I tried Majordōmo was during DineLA Restaurant Week, but that was only a small taste of it so I went back again.…
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A 2025 Wedding: When You’ve Known the Groom Forever
This 2025 wedding was different – it feels like forever when I first met the groom. We met when I was taller than him, by…
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The First Car Shopping Experience
Even though the car has been fixed and is working again, I think it’s time for a new car. There are so many options, where…
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Northern Cafe (DTLA)
To satisfy Chinese food cravings in DTLA, Northern Cafe would be a good spot. This restaurant can get pretty busy during lunch time, but there…
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WTS International Conference: Leading the Way – Accelerating Innovation in Transportation (2026)
This past May, I was able to attend one day of the 2026 WTS International Conference, and I was quite impressed with the speakers! The…
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Bottega Louie (DTLA)
Bottega Louie always looks so pretty from the outside. The inside is nice too, with the colorful macarons by the window display. If you decide…
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The Metro D Line Extension (Section 1) Is Open!
It’s time to check out the Metro D Line Extension! Section 1 has three new stations: Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega. On its opening…
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Dribble, Shoot, Score: LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)
It’s time for another Lakers game! I was so excited to be able to watch the LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets playoffs game live at…
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Holy Saints! (Pasadena)
Holy Saints! What a catchy name for a restaurant. Located in Pasadena, this small restaurant serving progressive Californian-style food is only open four days a…
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It’s (Not) The Weekend! Find Me In Fresno
It’s not the weekend, but I am spending two nights in Fresno. What is there to do? Well, I mostly just ate and stayed at…
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Hojokban (Los Angeles)
I got to try Hojokban in New York, so of course, when I found out one opened up in Los Angeles, I also had to…
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LA28 Games – What Games Do I Want To Watch?
With the Olympics coming up in LA in 2028, so many people have been talking about getting tickets and how hard (and expensive) the tickets…
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Holbox (Los Angeles)
I thought the last time I went to Holbox was a very long time ago, but actually, it was only four years ago (okay, I…
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After Hours At The Petersen Automotive Museum
I recently got to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum – after hours! The evening started with a walk through the Vault, an area beneath the…
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A Perfect Day, Take 6
It’s time for another take of A Perfect Day! What if we did a food tour? How many things can be packed into one day?…
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Bella Pita (Westwood)
Bella Pita is one of my favorite spots (ever) to eat at, and just as I was about to start writing this post, I learned…
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Pauley Pavilion: UCLA vs USC Men’s Basketball
It’s a win for the Bruins, 81-62! What an amazing game to watch. Here were some highlights: Other notes: Looking forward to more games and…
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Katsu Jin (South Pasadena)
I honestly cannot remember how I found Katsu Jin, but I’ve had it bookmarked for some time. Maybe it was when I was just clicking…
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World of Color Dessert Party (2026)
It’s been so long since I’ve been to Disneyland, and now I can add February 2026 to my list! My most recent visits to Disneyland…
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The Quiet Final Moments
The radio went out. Huh, that’s weird, I thought, as I continued driving. There must be some interference from driving next to an airport. I…
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Baar Baar (Los Angeles)
I’ve heard great things about the contemporary Indian restaurant Baar Baar and have had it bookmarked for some time, and I finally got to try…
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Dribble, Shoot, Score: LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns
Following my very first WNBA game, my dream came true when I got to attend my very first NBA game – the LA Lakers vs…
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Highlights of Yosemite 2026
First trip of the year? Yosemite! This was my very first time going to a National Park. The weather was nice, and we stayed mostly…
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Stepping Into Another Year
Over the last couple of weeks, everyone has been so curious about my step journey. How many steps did you get today? Do you walk…
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Best TVB Dramas & Songs of 2025
The TVB Anniversary Awards Presentation (萬千星輝頒獎典禮) took place so early this year! I hope to go watch it in person one day – that would…
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It’s Time For 2026!
Happy New Year! In the blink of an eye, 2025 is already completed and in the books. It was a year packed with a lot…
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Moments of 2025
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Settecento (DTLA), Round 2
After my first visit to Settecento, I am back – this time, with a larger party. The best part was that we all wanted to…
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Heng Heng Chicken Rice (East Hollywood)
After visiting Griffith Observatory, I found myself hungry and near Heng Heng Chicken Rice – so that’s where I ended up. Located in East Hollywood,…
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LA Arts District Bike Tour (2025)
Riding a bike in Los Angeles sounds like such a terrible idea. Think of all the cars driving (and speeding) right next to you! A…
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Highlights of New York 2025
New York has been on the top of my travel bucket list for the longest time, and I finally had the chance to go this…
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Saijo (Culver City)
What’s on the menu this week? Hand rolls! Saijo is a new restaurant that opened in Culver City, serving both hand rolls and kushiyaki (skewered…
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Pizzeria Bianco (DTLA), Round 2
I am back at Pizzeria Bianco! I am excited to have their pizzas again. I sat at the same table as when I went the…