Creative Woman - The Wizard of Bras

1530 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

Nicole R. writes: This place is AWESOME!  My seamstress recommended them for the much needed undergarments for my wedding dress.  I had called them ahead of time and they told me to bring my dress so, I called a friend, packed my dress in my car, and headed to…

Baran Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

1916 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

FoodSlut .. writes: Ambien yelp______

After finishing our crazy 14 course dinner at wakasan, we wanted something sweet to top it off.  Across the street seemed like huge party.....as we took a close look, it was a private persian party.  Damn!  Mama Kaz said they have…

Swoozie's
Neighborhood: El Segundo

Plaza El Segundo
El Segundo, CA 90245

Kate E. writes: I rarely find myself at a potential Yelp-site feeling surprised.  This is probably due to the fact that I also rarely go somewhere without having already been there many times or having meticulously investigated said place.  That in mind, Swoozie's…

Spark Woodfire Grill
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11801 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Kimberly S. writes: Came here for dinner last night and I really enjoyed it. I got the Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast  
with sonoma goat cheese, smoked tomato relish,
mashed potatoes and hazelnut green beans... very good, my boyfriend got the Filet Mignon & that was…

The Strand

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Eimi M. writes: I grew up in Gardena, so it was just a 15 minute drive straight down Artesia Blvd until you get dumped into the Pacific Ocean. I always loved the ocean, but you don't truly appreciate it until you move to the desert - where there is a lot of beach,…

Writing Pad

Will be provided upon class sign up
P.O. Box 26744
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Amy R. writes: At this time last year, I hadn't written anything for nearly a decade, and then I signed up for a 5 week workshop at Writing Pad.  Now I have 4 notebooks filled with daily free-writes, and have 3 long term projects sketched out, all thanks to Marilyn…

La Paz Restaurant

4505 Las Virgenes Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302

stephy s. writes: I think I may have had one of the worst meals of this year a few weeks ago at La Paz and what a bummer because the hype on this place was huge and I was really looking forward to trying it.

Upon walking in, I found the place to be totally charming and…

Studio DNA
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

902 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401

stephy s. writes: Wow.
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It finally happened :(
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The day I never thought would come......has come :(
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For fourteen long, loving and amorous years, I have been in a monogamous relationship with my hairdresser Lisa. I've never once thought about straying and would…

Ajisai
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

809 Palm Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Rachel T. writes: Shoei, let's be best friends?  I love you?  Please?  

Ajisai is the best sushi I've had in LA.  Yes, I've eaten at Katsu-Ya in the Valley, but, um, hello?  If I wanted to get habitually and cruelly ignored, I'd go back to my high school prom.  While…

Sandwich Express
Neighborhood: Reseda

18575 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335

Rollence P. writes: First of all, I think that Christine B. reviewer eating an Italian Beef sandwich in her profile pic is HOT.

Anyways, I couldn't believe that this was in the Valley out of all places. Westminster or any where in OC, then yes, of course, but Vietnamese…

The Woods
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1533 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA 90028

stephy s. writes: Let it be known that the tale I am about to recount is 100% true and 100% fact, with like, 2% of embellishment, but I promise to disclose the embellishment parts, cuz that's just the kinda gal I am.

Okay, so last night my friends and I stopped by The…

Velvet Grip
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7213 1/2 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

judy w. writes: My 300th review!

For a while now I've been trying to decide on what my three hundredth would be and have been procrastinating for some time.

But I realized that I had to just do it....... FOR SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

So how have I decided to commemorate?…

Downtown LA Farmers' Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

Bank of America Plaza
333 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Susan C. writes: Oh man, there's a hummus vendor here that rocks my world.  It's the Greek booth that's closer to Hope St.  Today I got classic hummus, avocado and cilantro hummus, tabbouleh, and the squishiest pita! MMmMMmMmm.  I'm having some as I write this…

Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

5855 W Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Peter M. writes: Got in this afternoon, and got over to the hotel in short order. They also have a free shuttle that runs to it, and other hotels. Lobby has a Starbucks that is open during average business hours. Staff is exceptionally friendly, and the room is well…

Junglerush Gallery
Neighborhood: Downtown

100 Center St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Sofia M. writes: Junglerush is my new favorite place. Located next to the 1st Street bridge, this art gallery/billiards/loft/ti me machine bathroom/bar/rooftop viewing of downtown, is definitely one of the gems in the downtown-east l.a. art district.

All the reasons…

Bulgarini Gelato
Neighborhood: Pasadena

749 E Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001

ericka L. writes: On a steaming hot night in Pasadena, nothing sounded better than cold, creamy, sweet gelato.

We drove up Lake and managed to find the small shop, tucked away beside a Rite Aid. The place was filled with people who obviously had the same idea as us.…

The Boiling Crab
Neighborhood: Alhambra

742 W Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803

Mike L. writes: Victory!

I let out a barbaric howl just like our man Johnny Drama did in any episodes of "Viking Quest." I only did that after a 45 minute wait for a table at this place.

This place has been bookmarked for a while. I was invited twice to the Garden…

Thrifty Payless Inc. Ice Cream Division

9200 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731

arnold g. writes: I'm old.

I remember when prices for Thrifty Ice Cream broke down like this:
single - 5 cents
double - 10 cents
triple - 15 cents

Then I remember when it was
single - 15 cents
double - 25 cents
triple - 35 cents

Prices are a lot different now, but the ice…

Buttercheeks aka Trouble....

12345 Sexy Street
Los Angeles, CA 90189

frank L. writes: She'll drink from my flask knowing damn well that each sip she takes will lower her life expectancy by decades.  It's okay because she still has 80 years before reaching 100.

Also look at her, she's so tiny you just wanna squeeze her til she pops!

Ralphs
Neighborhood: Downtown

645 W 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Aly D. writes: holy mother of crap. 24 reviews already?? i thought this place just opened!

after making the fabulous Ed M. wake his ass up, he and i decided to headover to the Ralphs in order to pick up some tailgating grub and booze since he had seen the Ralphs on…

Eagle Rock Underground
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

4690 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042

judy w. writes: By day Eagle Rock Underground is a small, hip-hop clothing store with kewl hats and tees.

By night it transforms into a small showroom for artists and friends to chill, appreciate some fine art, and bop their heads to beats spinnin' on the ones n…

New Capital Seafood Restaurants

250 W Valley Blvd Ste J
San Gabriel, CA 91776

jennifer w. writes: I do believe that I will be talking about the same restaurant.  I just have a completely different address and phone number.  My sources tell me the info is: 140 W. Valley Blvd. - 4th Floor, 91775, Tel: (626) 288-1899.

The food is your canto style…

Stephy S.

Los Angeles, CA 90189

fran d. writes: i came to the states back in 1990. i was 13 at the time and had no idea how difficult my transition from one country to another would be. you simply don't think of these things when you are a preteen.

at the time of my transition i was pretty…

Le Pain Quotidien
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

320 S Robertson
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Aisha C. writes: In being a "Certified Trendsetter," I feel it is my duty to inform yall that a new Le Pain Quotidien has opened up on Robertson. And, don't let the name Le Pain fool you. Dining here for lunch or breakfast is such a Joy!

It was love at first site!…

Young-Dong Tofu Restaurant

1311 S Baldwin Ave # B
Arcadia, CA 91066

Leni A. writes: first, don't get scared off by the name.

second, we go there for the korean bbq...not the tofu*.

this is our favorite k-bbq place.  we've tried 2 other places like this in the south bay area and each had their own format/presentations.  for example,…

Jennifer's Coffee Connection
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

4397 Tujunga Ave
Ste D
Studio City, CA 91604

Buttercheeks Maral A. writes: The wolds best blended coffees. especially the Oreo cookie. but ask them to make it with dark chocolate...not white.

If it's food you're after, the scrambled eggs with cheese & an 'everything' bagel.

Very clean.  Eveyone's super friendly. They have…

Red Carpet Wines & Spirits
Neighborhood: Glendale

400 E Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91207

Shawnee H. writes: This is a really cool place.  They have an amazing selection of beer, wines and spirits and you can taste some of those wines on Fridays and Saturdays.  

I needed  to rent a Keg for a party and found them just by chance.  When I showed up to pick up…

Thai Nakorn Restaurant

11951 Beach Blvd
Stanton, CA 90680

Arnold E. writes: I was initially disappointed with Thai Nakorn. Why? The restaurant's name: Thai Nakorn. Where's the witty use of the Thai/tie homophone(Silk Thai, Bow Thai, Neck Thai, Thai Your Shoe, etc...)? What about the creative alliteration (Tantalizing Thai,…

Ericka's House

Pasadena, CA 91101

Buttercheeks Maral A. writes: UYE at her house!!!  Memorial day!!!!

Wayyy fun!!!

I'm drunk now, but I'll tell ya all about it when I get my shit together!!

****Next morning****
Dear Yelpres,

      You guys rule!! First off, someone always made sure I had a drink in hand. Which…

Angel City Derby Girls
Neighborhood: El Segundo

555 N Nash St
El Segundo, CA 90245

Shauna D. writes: I grew up watching roller derby on TV and I love it.  I was extremely excited to go to my first bout and whaddya know, the crowd apparently loved me enough to give me a prize for dancing during half time.  Yeah!  

Parking was a breeze.

Security was…

Darren's

5406 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Mike F. writes: Great place for a quick stop to get a gift. Next to Sky's (as Joan said) and the owner here is great and friendly. Cool wine boxes/holders!!! Also hard to find/original gifts can be found here.

Hilton Checkers Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

535 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Thu D. writes: Just went here for lunch.  What a GEM! It's a very quaint hotel.  Nice looking bar and elegant dining room.  The staff was very courteous.

Lots of business meetings were going on.  The atmosphere is such that you can actually hear what your guests…

Scooter World of Glendale

1731 S Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91204

Ti B. writes: My 200th REVIEW!!!

This day ruled!  It was a Monday and I woke up feelin a little sick.  So I called into work...and just layed in bed all day.  After being restless and feeling like my life was wasting away...I decided to take a very very long walk…

Skirball Cultural Center & Museum

2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Trisha L. writes: The Skirball is the best museum in LA for learning about Jewish history and culture. There are many rare items on display and all of the artifacts are meticulously preserved. The exhibits about the Jewish diaspora and migration to the United States…

Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen Restaurant

8450 E Valley Blvd
Ste 103
Rosemead, CA 91770

Andrea L. writes: Love Shin Sen Gumi.....
i love it so much that i bought a Shin Sen Gumi Tee Shirt!

HAhahaha :)

today, they accidentally brought me a full sized ramen (i ordered half ramen and a half fried rice) and i am soooo full, i could explode!!

it was soooo yummy!

i…

California Institute of Technology
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125

Wes M. writes: It's no surprise there are so few reviews of Caltech. I mean, how can I describe, in a pithy Yelp review, a place where I spent 4 years of my life (plus 3 bonus years) in a bonecrushingly dense, compulsively elaborate, silly, obscene, funny, tragic,…

Bikram Yoga

120 W Wilshire Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Bora K. writes: This class seriously kicked my ass.

If you're a yoga novice and you're thinking of peaceful, calm, cool, meditation and stretch yoga, this class is not for you. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of stretching going on but you're doing all the…

Thai 'ni
Neighborhood: Encino

17544 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

Trisha C. writes: Very Yummy BBQ Chicken and  Ribs
you  have to try  it......
extremely small, super casual restaurant.