Among all of the various seafood restaurants that I've tried all over California, I think that it's safe to say that I've finally found the one. Anchor Hitch in Mission Viejo, the one and only restaurant that has truly stolen my heart (and stomach), has me head over heels for their elegantly prepared and Instagram-worthy entrees. Going above and beyond my expectations regarding both the excellent presentation and quality of their dishes, my first time at Anchor Hitch was nothing short of a memorable and positive experience. Honestly, I had such a great time dining here that I wanted to share my all-time favorite restaurant with you guys by dedicating a blog post towards the best seafood lunch that I've ever had imaginable. Once I make my big move to Southern California, I already know for sure that I will be returning to Anchor Hitch - there's no doubt about it.
Read MoreWhenever I plan a trip to visit Southern California, I ALWAYS get myself excited about the amazing food that I'm about to chow down on! In fact, Yelp's bookmark feature is one useful method that I use to save the restaurants and cafes that I potentially want to visit in the near future. I highly suggest using this feature if you ever plan a getaway to a new city because it really helps you narrow down what places you can visit based on your current location! In this blog post, I cover certain Southern California restaurants that I've either visited and enjoyed for the very first time or as a returning customer.
Read MoreIf you think there are a lot of boba shops open in the Bay Area, just WAIT until you visit Southern California! There are an endless amount of possibilities to choose from if you ever use the search engine on Yelp and even I have trouble deciding which place to visit every now and then! On my previous vacation, I took the liberty in visiting and trying out some of the trendiest dessert places that are constantly popping up on my Instagram feed. In this trendy dessert guide, I will list my favorite entree(s)/drink(s) and my overall impression of the place.
Read MoreAs an active Yelp Elite, always-hungry foodie, and passionate lifestyle blogger, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting locations when it comes to ambiance, trendy foods, and photoshoot-worthy places. There are so many places I have yet to visit on my list of Yelp bookmarks, but I am determined to slowly check off each place one-by-one! My blogger friend, Eva, discovered a beautiful hidden gem in Half Moon Bay called The Barn and we ended up grabbing horchata milkshakes there on a hot summer day. Not only is The Barn a traditional American restaurant that serves delicious food and drinks, but it also has the patio goals that you've always wanted in your own backyard. If you're ever in the Half Moon Bay location, be sure to stop by The Barn - you will not be disappointed.
Read MoreWhen I was invited to Chantal Guillon's Macaron Decorating Workshop, I was trying to imagine the behind-the-scenes of how macarons were made from start to finish. Honestly, I don't know the first thing about baking macarons, but I have definitely heard that they are one of the hardest desserts to make from scratch because you have to get the size and texture of the macaron shells just right. But once perfected, you are left with one of the most beautifully decorated and fluffiest tasting desserts that everybody is raving about these days.
Read MoreWho here feels like they need a delicious iced beverage to tackle this summer heat? I know I do! Honestly, it can get pretty pricy picking up your daily beverage at your local Starbucks or Philz Coffee, so I wanted to introduce you all to Pique Tea, a high-quality tea brand that you can conveniently make at home or bring with you on-the-go!
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