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Not everything always goes as planned, and even when you’ve already parked and are walking to the restaurant you were planning to go to, plans…

As a celebratory meal for winning a competition, my team decided to have dinner at Bestia! We were very excited for the meal. We had…

I tried Ethiopian food for the first time! I had no idea what to expect – my friend suggested getting Ethiopian food and only warned…

It’s time for dinner at an Indian restaurant! This was a very unexpected choice, since the original plan was to have Korean food for dinner.…

I’m back at Girl & the Goat for another meal! I could not stop thinking about the delicious Grilled Pineapple Salad from my first visit,…

It’s time for a long weekend in San Jose! Although it was sunny, hot, and full of pollen, it was an amazing weekend. Day 1:…

Today’s lunch is at an Italian restaurant! I don’t eat Italian food that often, so this was quite exciting. The outside of the restaurant was…

Your flight lands at 4:30pm in LA and you have to be back at the airport for your next flight at 9pm. What do you…

When I went to Sushi Enya for the first time, I was seated at a booth and ordered their omakase. This time, I returned with…

It’s time for a walk on a hot day! I walked along the Santiago Creek Trail at Irvine Regional Park. The entrance fee is $5…

Another day, another new restaurant to try! Today’s restaurant is Redbird in Los Angeles. The entrance is located on a hill, and you have to…

I finally got to try the place I’ve been hearing about all the time: Bill’s Burgers. I had driven to Bill’s Burgers around a year…

Located on the 21st floor with a view of Downtown Los Angeles, Takami Sushi & Robata is a good stop for some food and views.…

I recently tried a new place to satisfy my sushi cravings! Izakaya Osen is located in Silverlake, with a small valet parking lot but delicious…

Hello Santa Cruz! Visited Santa Cruz for the first time and wow, the weather was nice! 58 degree weather at 9am in the morning. My…

It’s been quite some time since I’ve been to SF. Karl the Fog followed us everywhere, but here are some highlights from my most recent…

I tried Girl & the Goat in Los Angeles for the first time and it was so delicious! I went in not knowing what to…

My first time at KazuNori was a spontaneous decision – but a good one. I was seated at the bar, and I carefully looked through…

It’s dinner time. I walked into Sushi Enya, not knowing what I wanted to order. There were a lot of options, but the omakase stood…

Checked out the Altadena Crest Trail for the first time! This trail is right by the Eaton Canyon Trail and was much more difficult. I…

First hike of the year? Eaton Canyon Trail! This trail was pretty fun with the streams crossings. We started the hike around 3pm in the…

My favorite place for a breakfast sandwich? Daily Bagel Cafe. This hidden gem in Fremont, CA is a must-try if you’re in the area! I…

The first time I ate in a tatami room was, surprisingly, not in Japan, but in Santa Clara! My friends had sent some delicious looking…

When my stomach growls for Cantonese food, you’ll find me at Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant (盛和海鮮酒家). Hidden in a small plaza in El Monte, Mr.…

Salad was always at the bottom of my list of things to eat. It’s cold, it doesn’t taste like anything, and why do I always…

Good poke places can be hard to find, especially if you’re trying to find something that’s not too expensive. Some things I look for when…