We had the good fortune of connecting with Jennifer Ames-reasonda and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jennifer, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
I have been working since I was 14 years old and my first job as a bagger at the commissary in Japan while in school, I then worked in retail and financial companies. I been working the corporate life all of my career, so when I am off work I enjoy being creative with my pages and also showcasing the businesses and the love of me eating all types of cuisines. I am a Navy Brat moving every 3 years, from being born in Hawaii, living from Fl, Sc, Living in Sicily when I was 5-10, then also Japan. I must have gotten being adventure with different types of food where I lived and willing to try more of different cultures. So when I am off work it reminds me to work hard to play hard:) Love showcasing all I love so others can experience it as well, through the lens of my eyes. I also went to Culinary school and Baking school for knowledge to get my certificate from San Diego Continuing education https://sdcce.edu that offer culinary programs and you pay the material fee. When I finished I have much respect for owners and the Chefs trying to show what they love in their creativity. Showing love through their menus of different cultures and creations l.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I love highlighting & showcasing the unique flavors and culinary innovations of local chefs and restaurants. So if it is coming from your heart things will come in place and also I love building relationships with people and getting to know the owners name, the staffs name and seeing how they started is truly amazing to hear their stories.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Some of my favorite spots in San Diego is Going to Encinitas and getting Handrolls @temakibar also love La Jolla to look at the beautiful oceans and get brunch @whalehouse or even dinner @beeside, love also going to Del Mar for so many spots for Chinese @Chins, love ice cream @glassbox for Asian eats @marufuku for Japanese Izakaya @leparfait for desserts @ansdrycleaning, love Peruvian eats @coyaperuvian also at NorthPark love @sdmakeprojects, love Gaslamp and checking out @lionside, @stk and @karinas to name a few dinner spots for amazing drinks and eats, I also love the Convoy area to go to @commontheory @realmof52remedies for speak Easies and a good place to hang out, but love Asian cuisine @ Liuyishou Hotpot for hotpot @menyaramen for ramen @up2youcafe. For dessert @hongyuankebab for skewers have to sing Karaoke @hive there is a lot also love coffee @finjan and middleeastern @northparkproduce in Poway…

My car will be going everywhere I also love to support festivals @pacartsmovement to watch Asian films @sandiegofilipinofestival and also @sdcomiccon..

Of course have to go to some Filipino joints like @whiterice @8thandmarket or @libertystation also @kujoeats in Nationalcity @lunaslunpias in Poway and @liaslumpia at Barrio Logan

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are a few people who told me to transition and start a food page from Highschool in Japan and those who are dear to my heart, who know who has supported me from day one, I thank you, you know who you are ❤️ Also all the business owners, from Chefs, Pastry Chefs, artists, and any type of creators from film to music are truly need to be recognized.

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