This month we honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage that runs deep throughout our society and culture.
We’ll be sharing our top picks and recommendations for the occasion as well as sharing some cool events happening around LA County.
Gigi's Rec's
Steph's Faves
Matt's Picks
Gigi's Rec's
TV SERIES
Due to her 164 I.Q., impressive memory and creative thought process, autistic 27-year-old lawyer Woo Young Woo graduated at the top of her class from a prestigious law school.
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
The twisting, real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise, who was a hidden darkness in the mid-70’s on Asia’s hippie trail.
.I have been LOVING this show. BEEF stars Ali Wong and Steven Yuen. Intense, hilarious and nerve wracking all at the same time. It tells a story of a road rage incident turned obsession between two seemingly different lives. Three words that would describe my viewing experience would be: Wig. Blown. Back.
Go watch it on Netflix!
I have a very short list of YouTubers whom I religiously watch, and Mina Le is right at the top. She creates videos that delve into various subjects, ranging from her insights on red carpet looks and Gen Z maximalism to in-depth explorations of MLMs. Her content is perfectly niche, and she consistently demonstrates a remarkable ability to thoroughly research the topics she covers. Mina Le always manages to hit the nail on the head! We love Mina Le in this home.
WHAT’S ON STEPH’S PLATE?
Ok so, for this AAPI Month I’m going to be biased to Filipino picks because I’m half Filipino and I gotta represent.
HI FI Kitchen + BSweet
Located in Historic Filipinotown! Modern vibes with traditional flavors. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options so I love that for us.
Every time I step foot on Sawtelle, you best believe I am going to BSweet first. Its Filipino owned and run. I love their bread puddings and their halo halo is AMAZING! If you haven’t tasted halo halo, I highly suggest you visit here. Like ASAP.
Biopic of transgender Muay Thai boxer Parinya Charoenphol who pursued the sport to pay for her gender reassignment surgery.
The life histories of four East Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other.
Two boyhood friends are separated as children, then later meet again as teenagers and they discover feelings that they did not know they had.
Follows a day in the lives of a group of Los Angeles high school students and the strange lives they lead.
After the death of his wife, a businessman and his two kids are plagued by visions of ghosts and demons, and soon, people around them start to die, which all started after the arrival of their new and mysterious housekeeper.
A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to help his struggling family, only to discover an underground world of gay sex at the spa that both scares and excites him.
MUSIC
I made this playlist for anyone who might be interested in K-Pop!
FOOD
These are some of my favorite spots to eat around LA!
It’s also Mental Health Awareness Month which means we should all take the time to focus on the importance of our mental health. Explore new ways to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. And always remember that it’s okay to seek help when you need it.
Join us for our first ever Mental Health Awareness event where we’ll be supplying essential oils and spray bottles so you can make your very own mood-lifting aroma blends. There will also be snacks, refreshments and chill music to vibe and relax to.
