FOODIE FRIDAY: AROMA COFFEE & TEA COMPANY

Aroma Coffee & Tea Company
4360 Tujunga Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 508-0677

I noticed that I've covered brunch spots in pretty much every major city in California except for LA - enter Aroma Coffee & Tea Company, a very quaint cafe in Studio City. It had a very vintage, homey feel to it - kind of like having brunch in the comfort of your own backyard. I usually never go for the pancakey, french toasty, doughy kind of brunch foods, but on that day, I was feeling for some french toast. I was pleasantly surprised by the light texture of it, and the fruits were definitely a plus! As tasty as it was, the portions were huge - I couldn't finish all of it!

This is the place to go if you're looking for the full brunch experience!

SEEING STRIPES

J. CREW TOP, MADEWELL BELT / SHOES, ABERCROMBIE KIDS PANTS, AMERICAN APPAREL CLUTCH, MICHAEL KORS WATCH, STITCHED + ADORNED NECKLACE

I spent the weekend in LA helping out at the ISA Music Festival event in Long Beach. It was such an incredible experience to work alongside so many influential people in the Asian American media industry. The event featured outstanding performances from many talented YouTube artists and selected mainstream artists.

I had the privilege of working with Prohgress from Far East Movement, and I must say, I have so much respect for him and the rest of the FM team. For individuals with celebrity status, they were unbelievably humble. They built their empire from the ground up with humble beginnings, and they still have not lost sight of that. They are so evidently grateful for where they are today, and it really shines through when they interact with fans and the people they work with. If you haven't checked out their album, Free Wired, you should definitely pick it up on iTunes or a record store. It's an incredible album with beats that will make you want to get up from your seat and dance!

Working this event further confirmed my love for music and especially the Public Relations and Event Production industry. I didn't have very much to do with the planning of ISA itself since I was only brought on the team on the day of, but I felt every bit as proud of this event as I would have if I had planned it. There was a moment when I was standing backstage, watching a performance, and I just felt incredibly happy at the success of the event. It was a feeling beyond myself. At that moment, all the hard work came together. That feeling is what gives me the perseverance to continue pursuing a career in PR.

This week will be a gloomy one in San Diego, but I'm going to be heading up to San Francisco/Berkeley on Thursday night to visit the boy. Looking forward to it! Hope everyone has a blessed week!