Museum of Contemporary Art Store
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2445 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Caleb B. writes: The MOCA Shop is a great place to go when I want to feel like a Good Gift Giver.  A Bad Gift Giver goes to The Mall.  A Good Gift Giver picks up something colorful, artsy and is something the Givee would never think of picking up for his or herself.…

Homegoods
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills, Canoga Park

22940 Victory Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Ayelet I. writes: All right, you've sucked me in. I thought I could let that cake stand with the rim of interwoven ribbon go, I thought I could tell myself that even at a measly $14.99 I didn't need it, but damn it, it's two weeks later and I am still thinking about…

Skechers USA Store 23
Neighborhood: Encino

18143 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Taline G. writes: Awesome outlet store for Skechers.  LOTS of skechers are unbelievable prices (BUT: beware! I saw the same pair at both DSW and here, and the DSW price was better...just be careful!).  Good sale selection (a friend scored a cute pair of boots for…

Pat & Lorraines Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

4720 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Imelda M. writes: I agree with Ben J.: The home fries are definitely some of the best. Just enough onions and bell pepper with just enough crunch from being flipped on the grill next to your omelette --- which is another extremely serious matter that the only…

Victory French Restaurant

580 E Garvey Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755

Alice L. writes: I don't care what others may say (those not on yelp), but I will never get tired of this place.  Been coming here for over 2 decades with the family and I have pictures of me with no front teeth, a permed mushroom haircut with my brothers hand me…

Cafe Du Village
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

139 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Kristen G. writes: Ahhhhh Larchmont -- the land of baby strollers, dogs and celebrities, oh my!

This has become a somewhat default breakfast place as of late... and it's nice to head down to Larchmont on the weekend in the morning before anyone else is really up and…

Canter's Delicatessen
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

419 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Diana H. writes: Oh Canter's.  I am sorry I can't give you more than 3 stars, but I have a few minor (pastrami) beefs with you that force me to reign in my desire to bless you with a higher rating.  It hurts me as much as it hurts you, because I do very much love…

Santa Anita Race Track Los Angeles Turf Club Inc

285 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007

Lisa V. writes: We've done this as a management outing for the past three years to this park and its one of my favorite events we do all year.  

Lunch was served in their Frontrunners restaurant / terrace level.  Great service, good food and of course a great view!…

Anonymous Clothing Co

517 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

JC D. writes: Secret, my ass. There's a million of these shops up and down the boardwalk. Yes, it is cool; yes, it's located in the "cute" gingerbread village, and yes they have some pretty cool stuff, but no, it's not that special.
The prices are what you find…

Gamefly

Los Angeles, CA 90189

Jeremy K. writes: I enjoy video games.  I mean really, really get into them.  Seriously, don't get me started.  My problem was I'd wander into my local tech store and walk out with some $50 game I had never intended on buying.  Zero will power when it comes to stuff…

Spumoni Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

14533 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

stephy s. writes: You know what's even better than enjoying a deliciously meaty Bolognese with Penne over dinner............scarfin g down on the remains for breakfast the next day! Yeeeeaaaah, I said it! Woot :)

So last night I checked this place out and I don't know…

Eboshi Noodle Bar

2383 Lomita Blvd Ste 116
Lomita, CA 90717

.Ronnie. M. writes: It's a quiet date place. Not for a first date. but maybe the 5th.. when you're starting to really get to know a person.

Discover new places together. Revel in finding hole in the walls. Go over the vast selection seriously like you're going over your…

Holy Guacamole
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2906 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Lori K. writes: I walked by this place a few weeks ago and all I noticed was a neon sign that said "tacos" that's all it took to get me to make a mental note to return for lunch at some point.

Now let's talk about the lack of necessary signage at this joint. All…

Glitterati
Neighborhood: Westwood

1122 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Ginger G. writes: my gosh! how this place sparkles! I walked by this place on my way to Urban Outfitters on Westwood and spent all my money i was planning to use at Urban. The store has every accessory a girl could ever want without emptying your wallet, if you have…

Big Wok Mongolian BBQ
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

250 N Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Kendo U. writes: Dammit, I gotta bump it up one to 5 stars.  Why?  Well,  simply put, it was my first experience with this type of grub, and so far I haven't found a place that equals it.  First time was... Lordy Lordy... almost 20 years back when they were at their…

PJs Sleep Company
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

415 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

reg t. writes: For a small store, the selection here is quite good. It's hard to find solid wood furniture these days, but they had a beautiful mission style bedroom set. We didn't get it...but now i wish we had.

Instead, we happily purchased  a memory foam mattress…

Hollywood Wilshire YMCA
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1553 Schrader Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Gavril L. writes: The Hollywood YMCA is the best gym I have ever been to, in any city, in any country, ever.

Lets just get this out of the way, if you come to gym to run on the treadmill, push a few weights and go home, Bally's and 24 hour are cheaper and they have…

The Short Stop
Neighborhood: Echo Park

1455 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

stephy s. writes: This is the quintessential hipster bar, but not so bad that you still can't enjoy yourself if you forgot to buy a vintage white belt or aren't rockin the fauxhawk that week. They have by far one of the best jukeboxes in town and the drinks are cheap.…

The 6740

6740 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90601

Erica C. writes: The ol' 40.  I have to admit--the last time I was in here was about 12  years ago, when Q's was just down the street.  We went in there first to wait for some friends, ordered a beer and then headed on out to Q's.  Stupid, right?  I wasn't wise…

Contempo Nails
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

333 S Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Akiko T. writes: I think I've boycotted all responsibilities today... No cooking, cleaning, reporting to work for me.  However, I really had the extreme dire need to get the mani/pedi done.  I'm talking about 2 months overdue.  How embarrassing.  

Been coming here on…

Frankie & Johnnie's New York Pizza Inc
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8947 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Holly T. writes: By no means would I ever characterize this as really good pizza, but ever since i've been going to shows on the sunset strip this was always the place i'd end up grabbing some cheap eats before or afterwards. It's in a great location - across from…

Ye Olde Kings Head
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

116 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Kaz S. writes: So you all want to read about my hot & steamy date on Valentine's Day?  
Sorry, it didn't happen....maybe next year.
Instead, I took 6 teenagers to a pub to eat.  I got a number of disapproving comments when my friends heard about me taking teens out…

Chan Darae
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1511 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tristen P. writes: God damn this place is tasty! I'm not big on Thia food since my unpleasant experience at Toi but this place kicks ass! The lunch specials are so filling. I have to roll back to my office after a hearty meal from here. I love the chicken lunch…

Mark Taper Forum
Neighborhood: Downtown

135 N Grand Ave
Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ken N. writes: Most large cities in the U.S. usually have THE one theatre in town that sort of defines them - in San Francisco, it's ACT, in Seattle, it's the Seattle Rep, and in Los Angeles, I'd say its arguably the Mark Taper Forum.  Now, just like in all those…

Cafe Santorini
Neighborhood: Pasadena

70 W Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103

Akiko T. writes: On rare occasions where I actually do venture east of La Cienega... this time, for work purposes, I was uh... sequestered in the 'Dena' at The Ritz for sales training for four days straight.  On our last evening, we actually got a free evening out in…

Universal Studios Hollywood
Neighborhood: Universal City

100 Universal City Plz
Universal City, CA 91608

fran d. writes: five star theme park!

but let me tell you why.

the back to the future ride is super sweet. you simply can't beat 80's nostalgia. the mummy ride is fast and awesome even if  the ride is done before you know it. the shrek experience is one of my…

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Neighborhood: Marina Del Rey

4375 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Joan S. writes: Here I am at The Ritz with my fractious cat for three long days while my condo is being tented for termite fumigation.  This hotel was one of the very few in my area that would take the kitty.  (They will accept pets weighing no more than 30 lbs.)…

Mandarin House
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3074 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Courtney W. writes: I didn't know if I was entering a museum
or a chinese restaurant, thanks to their
mean looking aquarium full of prehistoric fish.
C R E E P to the Y.

On another note - I've been to the Plaza a few times,
but had never been here. It's a great looking…

Toppers Yogurt
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7158 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Carrie R. writes: So after stuffing my belly with enough meat to recreate a miniature cow (thanks Fogo De Chao!!), my honey and I thought we'd stop for a java somewhere AND grab a fro-yo or gelato for when we would inevitably get the munchies later in the eve.

Since…

Ambala Dhaba Homestyle Indian Food
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

1781 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Kaz S. writes: My daughter wanted to try an Indian dinner before the day she was leaving for her second round of summer camp. See my review on Yosemite Instiute.
 She had enough of bear proof canned food and pouch food.  She was not happy going back....she kept on…

Zeke's Smokehouse BBQ
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7100 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Brother B. writes: Anytime you start a review by saying that the restaurant's cuisine is not your thing, you put your opinion @ a disadvantage. But what can I say?  BBQ is not really my thing. But my ManFriend likes it so every now and again, we'll eat @ Zeke's.

Every…

Edendale Grill
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2838 Rowena Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Gerard I. writes: First time early morning diner, long time listenah!

These cats have the best small potatoes I've ever tasted. If they served it in a basket, that would be so cooool! "I'll have the basket 'o potatoes!" I can dream right? ;-)

The eggs were scrambled…

Newsroom Cafe
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

120 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Jill C. writes: does dieting mean i need to give up alcohol???

hi, my name is jill, and sometimes... i'm an alcoholic.  admitting it is the first step.

i have had the longest day.  one of many this week.  i've spent a lot of time driving in traffic that it's making me…

Electric Karma
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8222 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

reg t. writes: Curry: the preferred hang-over cure in old Blighty. But not in LA.

Which is why, after you've passed the looong lines at BLD; at Quality; at Toast; at Little next door...you will find a table here.

And i guarantee that after you've had the veggie…

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

730 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

Jacqueline Q. writes: When was the last time you had plump tender breasts in your mouth?  Okay hold up...don't go there.

cue music

With so much drama in the L-B-C
It's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double-G

Or not...Hey listen, Long Beach gets a bad rep because so many gangster…

Bertrand Smith's Acres of Books

240 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

Claire D. writes: I climb in through the back door (which is really like the MAIN door because everyone uses this door since it leads to the parking lot... (the real front door is off a major street with rare curbside parking) ) and I'm amazed all over again...

Acres…

Trashy Lingerie
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

402 N. La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Diana N. writes: man, don't ask why i was in here, ok??

i don't have the boobs
i don't have the legs
i don't have the abs

to fit into ANYTHING in here.

but ooooooooh if i did..... i would wear this stuff around the house like a pair of granny panties

i was walking by this…

LuxeLab
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1408 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Joan S. writes: Can't think of a better place to spend Mother's Day than on Montana Ave. with its boutiques, cool little restaurants, coffee shops, antiques, and people with cute dogs.  I started the day in Hollywood, where I planned to get my hair done, but it…

Frankie's Supper Club
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7226 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

lauren b. writes: Finding a place for dinner when my parents are in town is a fine art.  I have to pick a place that accommodates special requests (Osteria La Buca is out), has the knack for dealing with big personalities (a place that welcomes NYer's perhaps), and…

Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Neighborhood: Downtown

404 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

luis .. writes: I didn't love this place but I didn't hate it either.  It's very conveniently located if you need to be in Downtown LA and you have easy access to the freeway.  It's somewhat stylish and visually appealing and the elevator ride is fun.  The rooms…