The Silent Movie Theatre
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

611 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

fran d. writes: i absolutely love this place. any organization that works to preserve artwork that has come before us gets my respect anytime.

now, although i've only experienced this establishment as a music venue, i've heard only good things as a movie theater…

Asia Los Feliz
Neighborhood: Atwater Village

3179 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Ti B. writes: Hi!  Back from Turkey!  :)  Yay!!  Time to write reviews again!

So let's talk about the worst date ever!  I went out with this guy bc a friend of mine said he was cool.  And I should give him a chance even though I wasn't into him AT ALL.  But what…

Zankou Chicken

2424 W Ball Rd
Ste S
Anaheim, CA 92804

Kelly H. writes: "The El Pollo Loco of Beirut" is what you could say about this place in one sentence.

Zankou Chicken is the Middle East's version of roasted chicken, more specifically the Lebanese style.  The place is located in the middle of heavily Arabic and…

Cedar Creek Inn

500 Pointe Dr Bldg 20
Brea, CA 92821

Bora K. writes: I don't know what it is about this place.. but the few times I've been in here, it reminds me of a place you'd come to eat for business. Like with clients or something...  And whenever I try to describe it, it's always in relation to some other…

Angelino Cafe
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8735 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

mark w. writes: I haven't been here in awhile. It is really good though. One of my favorite places. The guys that oversee everything at night are great and the food is really good.

They told me they deliver to the hospital. I've made a mental note about that, just in…

Cake House

3250 W Olympic Blvd.
Ste 103
Los Angeles, CA 90006

sarah k. writes: this bakery used to be called "wien" when it first opened ... which is a famous bakery chain in korea--the story goes something like the original founder went to japan to study classical music but instead spent all her money tasting japanese style…

Curry House

2130 S Sawtelle Blvd.
#200
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Christine y. writes: LOVE LOVE LOVE

I recommend this to anyone!!! Its so tasty  My favorite is  Anything in a stone pot.

YUM YUM YUM

HD Buttercup

3225 Helms Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

stephy s. writes: I finally got to check this place out on Friday night at a Learn About Wine tasting they had here and it is fricken amazing! It's like the furniture heaven you hope you end up in after passing go.

Modern, vintage, cozy, cool, they really have it all…

Amalfi Ristorante & Bar
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

143 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Lori K. writes: Came here to see a performance upstairs. When we approached the restaurant on a Friday night around 8pm it looked a bit dead inside, but the open patio and dim lighting made it seem like a nice place for a quiet Friday night dinner.

The space in the…

Krua Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

13130 Sherman Way
North Hollywood, CA 91605

Dave G. writes: In the story of Cinderella, the princess turns back into a maiden at the stroke of midnight.  In our world, the stroke of 2am signifies a similar transgression.  At this hour, you are no longer a clubber extraordinaire or celebrity debutante.  You,…

The Room Santa Monica
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1325 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404

frank L. writes: I'm confused, is this a bar?  Is it a club?  Wait, could it be?  Could it be the ever-elusive clar?  Or would it be a blub?  It doesn't matter, it's not either and it's a shame that it tries.  There wasn't enough dance floor to accomodate the dancing…

Joe's Downtown Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

1855 Industrial St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Katie K. writes: What a cute little store! Every time I see it, I silently rage with envy since my building has no equivalent. Great selection of snacks and drinks, healthy food, rare food, upscale food, etc. Pretty much all my favorite things in one little…

The Restaurant at the Getty Center
Neighborhood: Brentwood

1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Lisa H. writes: I think Brunch is probably the best time in which to experience this stunning restaurant.  A dear friend threw me a wonderful birthday brunch here a couple of year's ago at this sleek and contemporary, Richard Meier designed, all in WHITE dining…

Mickey's Italian Delicatessen & Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

101 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Lori K. writes: I live a stones throw from this place and I like it because it's convenient if I have a need for one item and I don't want to drive all the way to the grocery store. What I don't like is how dusty everything is which makes me feel like the lemon…

Phong Dinh Restaurant

2643 San Gabriel Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770

Victoria C. writes: What an interesting dining experience!  Although they didn't have my Turtles Toes, they had many exotic things on the menu.

Our Yelper table decided to have the catfish, alligator, kangaroo, and ostrich.   Here's the breakdown:
Although I didn't care…

Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8428 Melrose Pl
Ste C
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Carrie R. writes: First of all...don't get confused about Kate Somerville being a SPA. lol  It's not your standard fare like a Burke Williams...more of a clinical, medi-spa which concentrates on the well-being of your skin.  

The staff is VERY friendly...perky...helpfu…

Burkard Nurseries
Neighborhood: Pasadena

690 N. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103

Lilani E. writes: Thanks to Sarah E. for reviewing this place and reminding me of how this nursery is above and beyond any average joe nursery.  I first new about Burkard's because one my close friends from high school worked here on the weekends.  

They treated him…

Bella Cara
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

9125 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90209

Valentina D. writes: I like my eyebrows.  They're thick, arched, black as espresso, and have been an integral part of my face for a loooooong time.  But lately they've been a bit...disobedient.  It's like they decided to start wandering about a bit, tired of their usual…

Sheila Kelley's S Factor

5225 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Lauren M. writes: I feel like I can't say enough about S Factor, it is just so wonderful.

I started out with an intro class back in December just because I thought it would be silly and fun.  Turns out it was fun but it was also the most empowering thing I have ever…

Jean P's Soul Food Express
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

2540 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Kevin C. writes: This place was great, food was tasty and cheap just as described here on yelp, I thought it was interesting that they were BBQ'n in the parking lot, and it sounds like they have different food from time to time, we had catfish, ribs, smothered…

Clipper Nation
Neighborhood: Downtown

1111 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Oscar A. writes: Friend: dude, did you watch that Laker game last night?! Kobe was amazing.
Me: Nah, i was watching the Clipper game.
Friend: ....what?! why the f**k would you watch the Clippers over the Lakers?!
Me: ummm....because i'm a clipper fan...i think that's…

Soot Bul Gui Rim 2

233 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Buttercheeks Maral A. writes: What do you get when you pile 30 Yelpers into a spot?

Non Yelpers FLEEING!!! and flee they did!!!

Now for the food... I've never had Korean BBQ before.  All I gotta say is WOWZA!  Fresh Beef, Pork, Tongue (yup, I said tongue and surprise of surprises!…

Tower Records-Video-Books
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8801 W Sunset Blvd
W Hollywood, CA 90069

alvin m. writes: R.I.P. Tower Records.... Long time ago there was a store that peddled music on compact disc, theatrical movies on VHS videos which evolved to DVD's  later peddled Family Guy paraphernalia and Marvel Superhero collectibles for that 40 year old real…

Kingsbury
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8366 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Antonio A. writes: Kills it! Kills it! Kills it!

So the Glamorous Ladies of Yelp unlike GLOW (glamorus ladies of wrestling) are always quick to help out on the new place to find cool threads, but what if your a dude and your looking for that hip new place to pick up a…

South LA Animal Shelter, City of Los Angeles
Neighborhood: Mid-City

3612 11th Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018

Aaron R. writes: This is the second pound I've been to in my life. Its huge, and has tons of dogs. Most of which are larger breeds, Pit bull, rottweiler, etc etc, but also some gorgeous sweet, wonderful dogs that need your help.
The place smells terrible, and the dogs…

Ahmanson Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown

135 N Grand Ave
Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Kaz S. writes: Just saw a great broadway show with my family last Saturday - Sweeney Todd.  I had not seen the movie but my kids and my mom had. I might get protests from female yelpers but the reason I didn't see the movie was because I don't like Johnny Depp.…

The Edison Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

108 W 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Mike L. writes: Eventually, they will have to let me in to the place.

After a few attempts which I was turned away, not because of the dress code, but because of private parties (check their website for special events because they will not open to the public for…

O B Bear

3002 W 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005

judy w. writes: Sooo.... after a long day of work, judy w. came home looking forward to a relaxing night on her comfy bed, and catching up on sleep. Instead she was knocked unconscious, hog-tied, and dragged to a Korean bar called OB Bear.  

But then she was served…

The Shave of Beverly Hills
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

230 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Anita L. writes: WOW, it is so unfortunate that we live SOOOO far from here because hubby would love to be a frequent patron of this store. Old fashioned straight razor shaves would keep his face smooth and he would look 10 years younger than the scruffy beard he…

The Britannia
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

318 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

stephy s. writes: How many of you can say you spent your Friday night shootin the shit with a bunch of Ethiopian valets while kicking a little (okay, alot of) ass at pool while watching a muffin-topped blond drunk dance her way through the entire bar as she screeched…

Costco

3560 W Century Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90312

Ari H. writes: I just realized something really sad today.  There is a Costco that is closer to my house than the one in Inglewood.

All I wanted to do was extol the gloriousness of my favorite Costco, which I just visited the other day.  I fully expected to find…

Rainbow Acres Natural Foods

13208 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Scott M. writes: Same healthy deli and review as the Marina Del Rey location: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

The exception here is that it's less crowded, the market is larger and the deli menu/ordering system is more confusing than the one in MDR.

The other exception is, I…

Hot Dog On A Stick
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1633 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ed U. writes: Sometimes the title says it all.

This kiosk on the former Muscle Beach still retains its Frankie-and-Annette charm. They only serve four items - corn dogs, french fries, lemonade, and cheese on a stick. That's it...end of story. Eat at your own…

Laemmle Sunset 5
Neighborhood: Hollywood

8000 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

stephy s. writes: What's not to be said about this awesome little theater?

For one, you should not say it's lame, because that would make you, well, yeah.

For two, they show awesome movies here and as many of the other reviews pointed out, it's an amazing venue to…

Anawalt Lumber Co
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

11060 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Carrie R. writes: I adore Anawalt!

Home Depot can be so overwhelming not to mention how long it takes to get some friggin' paint mixed there!  Ick.  Why stand in line with your paper number for an hour when you can walk right into Anawalt and be first at bat?  No…

May Mei Restaurant Inc

639 W Duarte Rd
Arcadia, CA 91007

Calvin L. writes: This is homestyle Hong Kong Chinese food!  The hot pots are the stars here, although I haven't had any dish that I didn't like.  The house soup is simmered for hours, the fish fillets are fresh with very generous portions, and the taste is as Hong…

Ronnie's Diner

12740 Culver Blvd Ste J
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Lovey C. writes: Mmm... you know I've been craving a grilled cheese sandwich for about 2 weeks now, right?  Well, after passing this diner for years, I remembered it today, looked on their website and wallahhhh... GRILLED CHEESE... $5.50.  On my drive there, I was…

MVP's Grill & Patio

3701 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Holly T. writes: Even though I've said Broadway is my favorite street in Long Beach, 4th Street is a close second. Like Monica C, I've passed by this place many times and finally gave it a try.

They have about 15 different burgers, about 10 salads, and about 20…

REDCAT
Neighborhood: Downtown

631 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

aamina g. writes: REDCAT is so good so for many reasons. It's hard to believe how scarce experimental and avant garde art spaces are in Los Angeles, but REDCAT definitely fills that void.

Don't let that scare you off, the programming here is so diverse, there is…

Beard Papa's Cream Puffs

141 N. Atlantic Blvd., #106
Monterey Park, CA 91754

FoodSlut .. writes: 9:05 pm, Saturday night.

dang it's judes bday...showing up empty handed is soooo faux paux.  where the eff am I going to get a cake?  phoenix?  diamond?  bake it myself....blasphemy!  

wait..theres............. ....

"welcome to beard papa"..awh a…