Michaels-Moskatels
Neighborhood: Downtown

733 San Julian St
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Erin L. writes: Popped into Moskatels after a trip to the Flower Mart to stock up on some floral design gear.  The good news is that this place is huge.  The bad news is that it's huge-- you will wander around in here for hours if you're not careful.  Ask someone…

Lollicup Fullerton

124 W Wilshire Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

eunice c. writes: I came here 'sploring with my sister...and I had the most wonderful surprise here: the little hello kittty dispenser machine! It's the best thing ever! I'm not really a crazy boba fan, but that machine totally makes boba waaaay cooler now!

Macy's
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8500 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Christian P. writes: Great place to find deals on Saturday as it seems Sunday the sales are not as big. Came here just after my Ben Sherman shopping and picked up some cute Armani bikini for 9.45 on sale from $26! The store is very well laid out and never seems too…

Heidar Baba
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1511 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106

Michael L. writes: The restaurant has a nice modern look.

The food was nice and charred, just the way I like.  

This is the first time I've had Persian/Iranian food so I can't comment on how authentic it was, but it was certainly tasty.  

Vegetarian Rating: 3/5 Had Some…

Sam's Hofbrau
Neighborhood: Downtown

1751 E Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Kev L. writes: "Hi I'm Ridin, what's your name baby?"

"What's up Ridin? I'm Kevin."

She was cute. Not really stripper sexy but more like high school crush cute. In fact, she reminded me of Aileen, who was the first California girl I met at my USC orientation weekend.…

Headline Records
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7706 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Aunny D. writes: This one goes out to Jean Luc, the owner of Headline, and quite possibly one of the nicest punk rockers I know (sorry if this taints your rep, JL). :)

Headline Records is one of the reasons I go to Melrose Ave and battle the crowds on the weekends.…

Bismillah Halal Tandoori

8901 Knott Ave
Ste D
Buena Park, CA 90620

Kendo U. writes: Not too shabby.  I've seen this place before when I used to frequent the Dart Shop next door, but never ventured in.  A few years have passed now, and I had totally forgotten about this place.  I came upon Arnold E's review and decided to seek it out…

Yatai

8535 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Yuko Y. writes: Just another one of those "Izakaya (aka Japanese Tapas)" place.  Sadly, there was nothing special, food wise.  They were all based on somewhat Japanese food with a hint of "creative fusion" going on.  But nothing dynamic, gorgeous, or truly unique.…

Qdoba

5221 W Rosecrans Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250

sarah beth S. writes: I'm bringing Qdoba back, bump bump bump....those other mex chains they dunno how to act...it's worth the calories going on my back...so drive down south and get you some of that...

I'm filled past capactiy right now so pardon the sillyness. I'm also…

La Huasteca Restaurant

3150 E. Imperial Highway
Lynwood, CA 90262

modernist c. writes: i've already reviewed la casita mexicana as one of my top three in the triumvirate of mexican chefly restaurants. i have yet to try malverde (rick bayless alum) in the same plaza mexico complex.

plaza mexico is a real spectacle to behold, and does…

immoni

2112 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90899

andrya h. writes: I love Immoni. But even more, I love the owner Eiko. She is the sweetest woman in the world, and a great entrepreneur. She opened up an alteration shop a few doors down as well. She offers great sales (and always makes sure that I get a discount…

Little Malaysia Restaurant

3944 Peck Rd
Ste 8
El Monte, CA 91732

Roman T. writes: A few of us went out to celebrate Dragon's (Tim) birthday. I never been in this area before, so when they picked this place I didn't have any say in it. The place is really small, and has a kindergarten feel to it. Like the walls were painted by a 5…

Newport Seafood Restaurant

18441 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

ChRiS C. writes: One of the BEST Chinese-Vietnamese restaurants this side of town! Inexpensive good food and served up quick. No wonder this place is always packed! Ideal for big groups because the portions are meant to be shared. You can't go wrong with any menu…

Hill Street Cafe

1004 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

ericka L. writes: So I called Wendy on Sunday evening to see if she wanted to get dinner together. I didn't have anything in particular in mind to eat, but as usual, between the two of us, it took us over an hour to decide, and then another five minutes for Wendy to…

Cobbler Lady
Neighborhood: West Adams

3854 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Cidne W. writes: What a lovely day to enjoy authentic cobbler on Crenshaw.   And what a wonderful tale of success and sometimes woes of a entrepenuer, as told by the cobbler lady herself,  who also personally baked our cobblers. Her story is enlightening and…

Quick Art Frame
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

7955 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Aunny D. writes: I seriously cannot believe I am the first one to review this place.

It seems to me that everyone I know talks about how great Quick Frame is. The are known for their $29.99 special framing price for all standard concert posters. I recently took 3…

Westwood Cafe-Mary & Robbs
Neighborhood: Westwood

1453 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Brandon C. writes: This is a nice coffee shop on Westwood Blvd.  Inside, the decor evokes typical chintzy coffee shop but here it seems super clean and refined.  The clientele leans towards the older demographic: older couples without kids to swarms of geriatrics, but…

Triumphal Palace
Neighborhood: Alhambra

500 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91899

Mike L. writes: For many years, I have always gave an opinion of dim sum in SGV are overrated (they are!). To my amazement, I didn't think I was going to really find a decent one until this place was suggested to me.

My search for dim sum places had already been…

Craft Depot
Neighborhood: Downtown

401 E 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Aimee S. writes: Open House at work.  The first one that I had to plan and organize.  Basically it's a chance for board members, staff at other group homes and dorms and Optimist club members to come check out the house and meet the girls and shmooze.  

The girls and…

Larchmont Deli
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

5210 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Ed C. writes: I concur with all the high praise on Yelp for Larchmont Deli.

What deserves kudos for this joint:

- they deliver promptly;

- their food is delish - try their sampler plate that comes with goat cheese, dolme, pita, and a buncha other stuff;

- they have…

Bistro K

1000 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91031

Wynne H. writes: Bistro K is a tiny restaurant with about 8 small tables all arranged fairly close to each other. Although there is a bigger round table that could seat about 5-6 ppl. If you want a bit of privacy during your meal, this really is not the place to be.…

Nintendo Wii

Anaheim, CA 92801

SAM Y. writes: it is what they say it is.

Ashoka the Great

18614 Pioneer Blvd
Artesia, CA 90701

Amy K. writes: Let me first say that I'm glad I didn't see the "C" rating in the window until after lunch.  

I came here today for a lovely UYE hosted by the fabulous Ankur K.  For $8.60 including tax, the lunch buffet is a great deal.  I mostly had vegetarian…

Daily Grind Unwind
Neighborhood: Northridge

18131 Chatsworth St
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Jamie G. writes: checked out this place today and really liked it. there are about 8 tables, and a few of those small loveseats. used my laptop and they have about 4 sockets but each socket could fit 4 wires through it. i had a sugar free raspberry iced tea and it…

Venice Bakery

10943 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Trisha L. writes: Hmm, I probably shouldn't tell you how much in Venice's baked goods I ate the other day because it's kinda embarassing and you might think I'm an insatiable pig. Ehh, what the hell...

Breakfast included: a container of tres leches cake, an orange…

Beit T'shuvah Thrift Shop
Neighborhood: Culver City

10409 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Joan S. writes: Best thrift shop I have ever been in, a.k.a. "House of Return Thrift".  They are open 7 days, & are located across the street from Sony Pictures.  Selection is outstanding, merchandise is clean & in good shape, prices are wonderful and many bargains…

The Galley
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2442 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Kaz S. writes: Been going since I was small...it is a Santa Monica landmark that is still low key...like Chez Jay.
I was always amused as a kid that the kitschy interior looks like a sunken ship with fishing nets and shells hanging...everything really worn out.

As…

Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

1200 Alta Loma Rd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

stacey g. writes: Although I have never stayed there, this is my favorite place for a Sunday brunch with your besties. The bloody mary's are OTW. And the people watching is Great. The outside restaurant is perfect for a casual afternoon lunch or like i said Sunday…

Little Company of Mary Hospital
Neighborhood: Torrance

4101 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

m'ia k. writes: Thanks toThe Sock S. for inspiring me to write this: he should be 'first to review'!

I volunteered here as a high schooler. It was SO much fun. They made us wear these godawful blue pinafores (this cornflower blue color) with our nametags, with WHITE…

Cost Plus World Market

5041 Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90712

Cidne W. writes: Wanna visit Rome, Ghana, Indonesia, China, Japan and even Germany in about an hour and a half?    Well, now you can!  Sort of.  Though the name, Cost Plus sounds like a place to get breakfast cereal by the ton,  it is actually a bomb-ass breather…

Crazy Girls
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1433 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

stephy s. writes: Hmmm.

If you'd have asked me a few years ago what I thought of this place I would have given it a 5, but either I'm getting older or just over the whole titaaay bar strip club thing since it was a good 1 night a week thing while I worked in the music…

Bristol Farms

2080 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90815

fran d. writes: this store is filled with everything you need. absolutely EVERYTHING. there is so much variety of cheeses, meats, and fish. the produce section is always fresh. but i will say overall prices are a little higher than average.

if you value quality over…

99 Ranch Market

1015 Nogales St Lbby
Rowland Hghts, CA 91748

Kenny L. writes: If you're Asian, you've been here. One of the busiest, if not the most out of all 99 Ranch Markets.

This and Hong Kong Market used to be the only two major Asian markets in the area when I was growing up. I remember the times when I played/watched…

Pane E Vino

240 S Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821

Hannah G K. writes: pane e vino
bread and wine

this place is alright. i wasn't really impressed with anything but with their flourless chocolate cake (torta calda di cioccolata alle mandorle) with a sccop of vanilla gelato.

frittos misto-this i liked. but how can you go…

Rosegreen
Neighborhood: Glendale

312 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203

sarah k. writes: 1. Rosegreen
2. Pinkberry
3. cefiore
4. Cantaloop
5. Yogurberry
6. Yogotango
7. Yogurt Factory
8. Berry Nutty
9. Milano Freezer (best creamy one)
10. Kiwiberri
11. Red Mango
12. Snowberry
13. Iceberry

and Yogurtland deserves its own category with 4 Stars because…

LA Family House
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3077 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Roman T. writes: For $16.99 you get to choose between Brisket, Pork Slices, Marinated Kalbi, Unmarinated Kalbi and Squid. The meat quality was excellent. The brisket and the Kalbi were top notch. The pork was great as well and they provide a special sauce you can use…

Pavilions
Neighborhood: Burbank

1110 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91506

Richard A. writes: I visit this Pavillions every week to pick up lunch stuff and snacks for my office.  This place is hands-down the friendliest grocery store I have ever visited.  Yesterday, I was greted no less and 6 times and offered assistance finding items in the…

Wa Sushi & Bistro
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

1106 N La Cienega Blvd
Ste 201
West Hollywood, CA 90069

heather g. writes: Flavor and taste alone, this place is good. Ambience and location.... lacking, though that's not their fault.
It is on the second floor of a corner mini-mall place.

It's super tiny, think spacious coat closet. Each time I go my date or myself end up…