Jay Eats Worldwide

If you follow me on Instagram , you know that I'm a  fan of Trejo's Tacos .  My favorite location is the Hollywood cantina, but you can get tacos at all of the locations and even their truck. So, you can imagine my excitement when I heard that one was opening in Pasadena. Here's a look back at my first visit HERE Located in the courtyard of the Pasadena Playhouse, One of first things you see when you walk into the restaurant, is the bar... Does anything else matter? I was invited to a media event with food influencers.  Starting off this event with their signature margarita. One thing about Trejo's, there's something for everyone. If you don't drink alcohol, there's something for you too. Try their aqua fresca (strawberry lemon) or the horchata. You go to Trejo's Cantina  and your server looks, well...I'll just say, familiar... See What Jay Eats... For this tasting, we sample...

Hello Kitty Alert!!! Beginning tomorrow, Thursday (June 29th), a Hello Kitty and Afters Ice Cream collaboration begins! (Limited Time Only) I wonder if Hello Kitty orders the milky bun too??? Hello Kitty waits in line, just like everyone else. No diva cat here! Two new Hello Kitty flavors, "Mama's Apple Pie" and "Yummy Strawberry Cake" I chose "Mama's Apple Pie" with the crushed cookies, just like pie crust... Cool Hello Kitty/Afters Ice Cream merchandise too. Yup, met HK too! All Afters Ice Cream locations will have the two Hello Kitty ice cream flavors, special cups, and merchandise on June 29th.  Only the Irvine store will have all of the Hello Kitty graphics (as seen here). Photo by Andy Nguyen On the 29th, there will be a special launch event at the Afters Ice Cream Irvine location where Hello Kitty herself will be making an appearance and the first 100 customers will ...

You've probably passed this location on 7th Street in Downtown Los Angeles on your way to Bottega Louie, just around the corner from Whole Foods.  I know I have... Located in a historic building, next door to Rite Aid, this space has been vacant for many years. But since May 12, 2017, it's the new home  to Toastea . When 3 USC grads get together with Taiwanese boba and thick toast, Toastea is born! This is what creative people do when they find a unique 'opportunity' and they use it to their advantage. It's not a big place, but they do have a good size seating area. What really stands out is the unique stairs converted into additional seating. It's stadium seating with a park mural above, love the astroturf... One of the NICEST waiting area for the restroom.  j/k OK, let's get down to business, the teas. I love not having to ask what's good or what's popular here. A few of the ...

North Italia opening in Santa Monica on May 30th! I'm a fan of Fox Restaurant Concepts , you've probably followed me to the Pasadena opening of True Food Kitchen  last September, see more HERE So, just ahead of the Grand Opening in Santa Monica, I was invited to one of the media preview nights, as the staff prepares for their opening  debut. A beautiful patio off 2nd Street as you walk into North Italia. A nice high celling dining room. My friend said it reminded her of True Food Kitchen. She was surprised when I told her both were owned by the same company. "Every restaurant and venue tells a story, it has a  personality.  That personality usually takes over and becomes what it was meant to be - a new restaurant, special dish, or  a design approach." ~ Sam Fox Fox Restaurant Concepts  See What Jay Eats... Chef's Board with prosciutto di parma, artisan cheese, burrata...