Natalie Peruvian Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5759 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Ed to the M. writes: Because of Yelp, 2007 has been the year I've discovered that I LOVE Peruvian food.  Okay, also Vietnamese food.  Okay, also Cuban food.  Okay, also stir fried dog (KIDDING!  I'm a Chink but I'm not *that* Chinky).

So in every city I go to I always…

Bean Town

45 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

John C. writes: Bean town is NOT a baked bean shop nor are they supporters of the red sox...well they could be, I'm not sure.

This place has some GREAT white hot chocolate.  They sell ice cream too.  And they have other sweets.  I wanted to combine all those things…

The Pike Bar & Fish Grill

1836 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90802

Robin Z. writes: I have so much to celebrate, mostly the fact that I'm still breathing but also have my health, charm, fabulous legs and arrogance intact. Oh yeah, I am also The Ever-Lovin' Optimist.,,my cocktail glass runneth over. So I wanted to try something new…

Cucina Paradiso
Neighborhood: Palms

3387 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Diana H. writes: Screw Hamlet's "To be or not to be!"  The real question is, "To three or four stareth?"  After much pondering of the hand-to-chin variety, the answer has clearly been determined as the former.

While my company at Cucina Paradiso this past Saturday…

Buster's Coffee and Ice Cream Shop

1006 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Lilani E. writes: OH Buster's!  Our coffee shop of my young teenage years.  While Starbuck's and Coffee Beans went up left and write, my heart and java stayed here with Buster's.  Also, owned by a family friend, this place is adorable and has quality ice cream and…

ReForm School
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4014 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

abigail l. writes: Pssst!  Hey. You! Fashionista eco-gallie!  You with the earnest eye and vegan shoes and un-ironic haircut! Harbinger of the handmade zeitgeist! Lover of Redwoods! Consumptress of sustainable gifts and winsome wall hangings!

Get yourself in here! Have…

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

9149 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Joan S. writes: Okey dokey, couldn't find this one using Yelp search, either.  So while I hunted for the exact address,  I stumbled upon its mention in Wikipedia as one of the best spotting locations for low-flying commercial aircraft near LAX!  ......which is why I…

Foxy's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Glendale

206 W Colorado St
Glendale, CA 91204

Sarah A. writes: Foxy's, in all it's ski-lodge-in-the-middle-o f-Glendale glory, is where I tragically discovered that I was allergic to God's most delicious fruit, the avocado.

Foxy's, in all it's delicious-avocado-and-sou r-cream-omelette-making magic, is where I…

Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5750 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

frank L. writes: In how many other pool halls after losing a game can you say, "fuck this, I'm going to have a drink and a cigarette ... AT THE SAME TIME!"  Yeah, that's what the patio's for, and I've used it many a time for this reason as the skill level of players…

Wilson
Neighborhood: Culver City

8631 E Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Valentina D. writes: Remember "L.A. Story", that quintessential movie about our fair city? There's a scene where Steven Martin wants to impress the young and annoying salesgirl SanDeeE (played by the equally annoying Sarah Jessica Parker) and decides to take her to a new…

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Sheryl R. writes: I had the chicken chop salad. I know, I know, it's a steakhouse. I went with a guy I had been seeing only a couple of weeks, so go figure. I was shy, what can I say. But I did have a taste of their Fleming's potatoes. That was pretty yummy. We also…

Cafe Verde
Neighborhood: Pasadena

961 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91106

Jon J. writes: Every now and then I stumble upon a piece of Old Town Pasadena that - despite the chain clothing stores, mediocre sushi restaurants, and accompanying credit-card-toting tourists - is utterly charming. Cafe Verde is such a place.

Located just east of…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Glendale

331 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206

Joseph W. writes: I am often reminded of how much I could probably benefit from some sort of anger managemenrt therapy as I got in a pretty awesome shouting match with a crazy bitch at this Whole Foods.

My wife and I were walking through a crowded aisle and this…

Wahoo's Fish Tacos
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

6258 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Winfield H. writes: Our protagonist heads home after another soul-crushing day as a nameless office cog in the corporate machine.  Sitting in traffic in his vintage 1996 Honda Accord, he silently dreads what awaits him at home: an empty apartment and a poorly stocked…

Pacific Fish Center & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

131 Fishermans Wharf
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Winfield H. writes: When I was a kid, I went to Korean school every Saturday for years.  Despite this, I never learned a word of the language because I was too busy goofing off and sniffing glue.  Now, when I walk into a Korean restaurant (like Pacific Fish Center), I…

Museum of Latin American Art

628 Alamitos Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802

Robin Z. writes: What is irony?

I mean besides getting an "economic stimulus" check but not being able to spend it because you can't afford the gas to go anywhere to spend it?

Irony is going to the Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art, clear on the east coast and visiting the…

One Pico Restaurant
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

One Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Diana H. writes: Just as Christmas only comes once a year, the occasions that I am not a member of the Clean Plate Club are exceedingly rare.  I pride myself on getting "the job done right" in most areas of my life, and see no reason to make an exception when it…

Al Noor

15112 Inglewood Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260

Kendo U. writes: Addendum 03/19/08:  The craving hit, and I made the trek from Paramount down to Lawndale, and then back to Orange County with some Al Noor to go.  I was starving and sitting in traffic on the 405 with the heavenly aroma was quite frankly torture.…

Studio City Tattoo

11032 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: Many moons ago a young gal of 21 years finished her very last test for her very last class at her Cal State Northridge College. As she drove home on the 405 heading toward the 101, a little voice chanted DO IT DO IT DO IT!!! in her head and without…

Market Cafe by Patina
Neighborhood: Downtown

330 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Crystal F. writes: this place is like an ex boyfriend that i keep running back to.  i always tell myself i won't do it, and that i'll move on and try something new, but when it's wednesday and i find myself lunchless, i always wind up back here.  

it's an unhealthy…

89.3 KPCC
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1570 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106

Kenny L. writes: KPCC and NPR has officially integrated and interfered with my life.

Friend: Want to hang out?
Me: Sorry, I'm listening to KPCC.

Friend: Want to get some awesome J-Food?
Me: Sorry, I'm listening to KPCC.

Girl: Want to make out?
Me: Sorry, I'm listening to…

Super King Markets
Neighborhood: Glassell Park

2716 N San Fernando Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90065

frank L. writes: Don Julio 1942 for 100 bucks.

Johnnie Walker Blue for 140.

Affirmative on the hookah/tobacco products.  This is definitely my new local liquor stop.

Need I say more?  Not a big fan of a nice scotchy brunch?

They've produce fresher than a pimp.

Elena's Greek Armenian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Glendale

1000 S Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91205

Lori K. writes: As an Armenian if I'm asked by a non-Armenian where to go to experience *Armenian Food* Elena's is one of the 5 places I would suggest. It's the next best thing to just taking people along with me to a family function. If you're in the mood for soup…

Squaresville
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1800 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Diana N. writes: sundress: $15

2 necklaces: $51

silk scarf: $4

leather boots: $18

suede belt: $9

3 cotton blouses: $29

shopping for summer in one weekend in one spot: PRICELESS

i love u squaresville

i love ur hot boots more though...

Skyblupink
Neighborhood: Burbank

314 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

stephy s. writes: There's hope ladies and gentlemen! Hope that the massive efforts being made by the little city of Burbank to cool and hipdify it may actually be working!! At least I think they are after popping into Skyblupink. I cruised in here a few months ago and…

Vegetable Delight
Neighborhood: Northridge

17823 Chatsworth St
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Sari G. writes: I am so lucky that I grew up with this place nearby.

It is literally an institution run by good people, I love the atmosphere, they have those spinny centers on the round tables for food to pass easily, and their food is art.

THEIR FOOD IS ART I SAY.…

Kingswood Teppan Steak House

18900 Gale Ave
Ste B
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Christina W. writes: They've got Benihana style, in-your-face cooking and slashing.  And if you're not in the mood for the flashy, go for some Chinese hot pot.  Plus, their tapioca in cold taro soup dessert is mmm so good.  What more can you ask for?  

Well, I came here…

Jody Maroni's

2011 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

stephy s. writes: "Ay! I got ya saaaauuusage right heeeyyyr"

"Ay you! Yeeeaaah, you looook like a saaauuusage kinda goyle, c'man, let's get ya a saaaauusage!"

Ayyy!! Dat's right sauuusages, hot n tasty!"

Welcome friends, to the Jody Maroni Haaawwt Dog Experience.

To even…

La Palma Chicken Pie Shop

928 N Euclid St
Anaheim, CA 92801

Dave G. writes: This place is old.  How old?  Had Jesus made reservations, the last supper would've been eaten here.  If the pilgrims landed on the west coast, they'd be eating with the Indians here.  The Brady Bunch would've spent Tuesday night here.

You get the…

LUSH
Neighborhood: Pasadena

24 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91102

Corazon R. writes: Hello, my name is Corazon, and I'm a Lush addict.

I'm also a Lush pusher; I introduce lots of people to these place and the addiction spreads like a disease.

For those of you not familiar, Lush is a Canadian-based store that makes bath and cosmetic…

Trader Joe's

7260 Rosemead Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775

matt G. writes: Matt was doing his casual "BEAT" run and look for a market of any type for some snacks. As Matt was hopping on the I-10 going west towards San Bernardino, he saw a Trader Joe's on the right hand side. He hop on I-10 for one freakin' exit!!

At 8:45pm…

Greenblatt's Delicatessen & Fine Wine Shop
Neighborhood: Hollywood

8017 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

N.oah Q. writes: This Jew had never been to Greenblatt's until yesterday afternoon. My samplings of L.A. Jewish delis had left a bit to be desired: Canter's, Jerry's and Izzy's were (to this Jew tongue) simply not up to snuff, generally speaking. Sure, the dripping…

Kelley's Kookies

7155 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680

Arnold E. writes: If you haven't had Kelley's Kookies yet, you have to try them! I've got a huge sweet tooth and this place takes care of my cookie fix better than Mrs. Fields, the Keebler elves, or Famous Amos. Maybe if all three of them had a magical, cookie-wizard,…

Sasoon Restaurant
Neighborhood: Tarzana

18970 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Julian K. writes: OK, simply put this is the best Lebanese Armenian food in LA. Perhaps, not the fanciest location, but what you see is what you get. Although they can be shorthanded at times, service is very good and more importantly extremely friendly. No one does…

Claro's Italian Market

1003 E Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

John C. writes: If God had a word for love, it would be "claros."  Or sausage.  The looooooove sausage.

Claros, any location, will rock your face.  From their custom sandwiches, to their meats and  cheeses, to their baked goods and everything EVERYTHING DAMNIT!  I…

Cham Sut Gol

3700 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Gur E. writes: 850 miles of driving
$100 in gas
$130 for hotel
11 hours of my life driving
$30 for dinner

It was worth it and I would do this again.  I got to have a tasty dinner with some of my favorite people/friends/yelpers (Arnold, Christel, Sooj and Junie [who…

Sushi Time
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8103 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

geoffrey n. writes: since i live a couple of blocks i away  (and have a sickness for sushi consumption) i was always curious about the lil spot with the silly name.
   i eventually went in (there was another sushi joint there before which wasn't that good so i had my…

Cafe Bolivar
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1741 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Zella B. writes: The CHEESE... OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH the CHEESE!!!

Lori K wasn't joking when she recommended the organic baby green salad w/ goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and pecans! WOW! That goat cheese is SEXY!! Please bury me in that goat cheese when I die..…