99 Cents Only Store
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1720 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106

j u m a. writes: I had a food and philantrophy UYE to attend at Sky Taco's and I need to bring a number of items to donate, so I head over to the 99 cent store to pick up what I think is most needed.

I get 10 cans of vegetables, specifically choosing the ones that…

Redwood Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

316 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Buttercheeks Maral A. writes: A bar Downtown with a nautical/pirate theme, as I'm sure you've heard. But did you know that our table was next to a giant phallic symbol. Yup, it sure was. hehehe

The service - Just okay - i don't think our server had two brain cells to rub together.…

BCD Tofu House
Neighborhood: Koreatown

869 S Western Ave #2
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Yuko Y. writes: Appetizer:  
Various kimchee and pickles

Salad:  
Refreshing cabbage dish

Soup:
Sundubu with your choice of topping (meat?  sea weed? sea food?)

1st main dish:  
Fried whole fish

2nd main dish:  
Galbi / Bulgogi / etc

And to finish off your dinner, there's…

Tamaen Japanese BBQ

1935 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717

Heather R. writes: Note to self:  Do not pour a ramekin of oil and garlic cloves on the hot barbecue grill.

Seems like a natural thing to know, right?  Well, not for my mother.  She meant well and even asked the server what we were supposed to do with the garlic oil.…

Micasa Bakery

6102 Orangethorpe Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620

Mike L. writes: One of the greatest mystery in life was what comes first? Egg or the Chicken? Oh screwed that, there's a bigger mystery...

Flat Square EGG!

Going to this bakery near work was the fact that it carried some of the most delicious bakery goods you'll…

Harmony Nails & Spa
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2395 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Ed C. writes: Just went to Harmony Nails & Spa for a pedi.

A little back story: a couple of weeks ago, I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival with the Yelpitos and Yelpitas. Judy indicated that she wanted  to whisper something to me, but after I leaned it, she…

Ferraro's Cucina Italiana At Los Coyotes Diagonal

3500 N Los Coyotes Diagonal
Long Beach, CA 90808

Robyn E. writes: YAY! I love Ferraro's!
I miss it now that I'm in San Francisco, although I do have all of North Beach.
The dishes here are basically family style; you know, typical American-Italian fare but not Buca di Beppo's.  Thank goodness.

This pizza is pretty…

United Artists Theatres

6601 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Check the website for showtimes
Long Beach, CA 90803

Amy P. writes: I love this theater for mostly nostalgic purposes. It has no fancy-shmancy stadium seating, there are only about 5 screens inside, the ceiling is low as well as the lighting. Basically the place reminds me of the movie theaters of my youth. There's…

Rocket Pizza Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

122 W 4th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Matt P. writes: I had to go back here just to make sure, but yeah, I've finally made up my mind: Best Pizza Downtown -- hands down! -- goes to Rocket Pizza. Pitfire is a much better-rounded eatery if we're talking non-pizza entries, but if you're talking straight…

Full o' Life Restaurant
Neighborhood: Burbank

2515 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

stephy s. writes: Oooookay, how to say this without offending any veggietarians or (gasp!) vegans....Um, okay, how about this....

Full o' Life is not Full o' Anything You Will Find In My Life?

Here's the skinny on this place. If I ate here more I would probably be…

Mammalucco's

2500 E Imperial Hwy Ste 100
Brea, CA 92821

Nate J. writes: GREAT PIZZA, GREAT PRICES, AMAZING SERVICE (JESSICA IS A REAL DOLL!!!)

The only complaint is that the Wings are OK, but the VInny "No Neck" Meatlover's stuffed Pizza is great and makes up for it.

All the pizzas are really really good.

Definetly worth…

Yard House Brea

160 S Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821

Monica P. writes: First of all, major apologies to our server. He was so adorable but I don't think he was prepared to deal with the experience that is my mother.

My mom is every servers nighmare.

We went to dine at the Yard House because my niece, her grand daughter,…

Cerritos Towne Center

12731 Towne Center Drive
Store Hours Vary
Cerritos, CA 90703

hana k. writes: I was in the area and needed to stop for a quick lunch. I'm just cruising down Artesia Blvd and I see a type of outdoor mall in the distance. Sweet. They probably have something good to eat.

The place was packed, but they had plenty of parking. I…

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

12700 Center Court Dr S
Cerritos, CA 90703

Monica P. writes: I'm only disappointed that I am not the first to review this place. I was there last night ad was completely blown away by the quality of the acoustics, the seating and the overall design of this place.

I was even totally satisfied by the level of…

Ralphs Grocery Company

6290 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90803

Cidne W. writes: There once was a girl, and for this poem we'll call her Glenda.
She turned me on to this shit called Splenda.

I was feeling kinda low, with no vodka to drink.
Or sugary drinks to help me think.

I was doomed to a life of water and bland tea.
The doctor…

Cefiore
Neighborhood: Downtown

134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Alice C. writes: FUCK Pinkberry
FUCK Snowberry
FUCK Peach House
FUCK .... all the other wanna-be, generic yogurt places ...

They don't got anything on CeFiore!  Tart yogurt perfectly blended like clouds sprinkled with lemon juice ... it doesn't need any fruit or other…

Ocean Ave Seafood
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1401 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Kaz S. writes: What would I do for a night of unlimited and excessive binge at the oyster bar ( think 2 dozens of the best from Prince Edwards Island, British Colombia, and Rhode Island.  NOT  Santa Monica, Santa Barbara)??
$31 a dozen.
Pretty much anything.  Do I…

Gerlach's Grill

1075 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Dave A. writes: This small, unassuming and almost hidden place hosts a huge selection of dishes, many of them Mediterranean.  

When you walk up to the tiny pick up window, the screen will bolt open and you will be greeted.

They specialize in fish and have many…

Tiara Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

127 East 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Valentina D. writes: Awwwwww.  Awwwww.  This place is cute.   I'd describe the decor as "Dr. Seuss Meets The Inside of a Little Girl's Jewellry Box Meets Art Deco."   There's some cool stuff to look at, and little details to discover (i.e. the fabric lining the…

Red Ribbon Bake Shop

131 W Carson St Ste C
Carson, CA 90745

Eric T. writes: Wow, the service here is SLOW.  I came here one afternoon to pick up a crema de fruta cake for a coworker and to order some embutido and an ube shake for myself.  There was no one in the bakery and they had no visible orders to be filled.  I must…

Spundae Hollywood At Circus
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6655 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038

stephy s. writes: God Lord, is this place STILL in business!?

Wow, I've never wanted to shove a glow stick up someone's you know what more than the night I was forced to go here. You see, my friend had just moved out here from NY and I was admittedly kinda sweet on…

Clearman's-North Woods Inn of San Gabriel

7247 Rosemead Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775

Kim B. writes: The parking lot for this place is humongous.  It's like a parking lot for an amusement park.  Where's the shuttle to the front door?!?  

We went here for the first time for dinner last week.  I've never seen so much "waiting space" in my life.…

Albertaco's Mexican Food Inc

5894 Lincoln Ave
Cypress, CA 90630

judy h. writes: I was torn as to what rating to give this place.  Tastewise, this place merits a 5 but at the same time I don't want to kill people by recommending this place too much.  What I mean by that is, although the food here is the bomb, it can literally…

Val Surf
Neighborhood: Studio CIty, Valley Village

4810 Whitsett Ave
Valley Village, CA 91607

stephy s. writes: Like oh my god, this was like soooooo the like place where like my friend and I would go when we were like teenagers in Studio City to like pick up and flirt with the hot n tanned surfer and skater dudes and giggle at bikini bottoms and bra tops and…

Ocean Star Seafood Restaurant

145 N Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Kaz S. writes: Love this place for dim sum.
Also had a great peking duck dinner with family a month ago for Thanksgiving . (we all hate turkey)
But, when I drove through traffic from Santa Monica (45 minutes?) to take my mom to dinner the day after Christmas (last…

CD Trader
Neighborhood: Tarzana

18926 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Evelyn K. writes: I'm giving CD Trader a 4 star rating because it's an independent record store that hasn't gone out of business. That's a quite a feat in this day and age. I was able to find some CD bargains, a new Smiths CD for $9, no cut in the spine of the jewel…

Power House
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1714 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tristen P. writes: me: "Can I get a vodka red bull?"
bartender: "We don't have red bull or energy drinks"
me *sad face, whimpers, starts to cry*
bartender: "How about a vodka cranberry?"
me: "Ok" :D
bartender: "Let me see your ID first."
me: "D'oh!"

The bartenders are super…

Chipotle

12560 Artesia Boulevard
Cerritos, CA 90703

David P. writes: What a pleasant surprise! If you've never been to a Chipotle, think of it as the Mexican version of Subway Sandwiches, except their food actually tastes like something.

Good: Prices are very reasonable (meal for two came out to less than $20),…

Taste
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8454 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Stephen M. writes: My arteries are still enjoying this meal. So what if my systolic pressure reading could be mistaken for Stephy's review count right now?  

The mac and cheese? Ridiculicious. My chicken paillard and side of onion jam were making love to one another…

Teriyaki Inn
Neighborhood: Torrance

1757 W Carson St Ste Q
Torrance, CA 90501

c t. writes: Great place for lunch.  The food is always good and the prices are reasonable.  You also get a lot of food for your money.  It is best to call and pick up your order to avoid the wait if you aren't eating there.  The area inside is very small with a…

Cafe Pierre
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Sean S. writes: Listen to Mom, kids.

The family was all on the west coast and avoiding the traffic from LAX to WeHo by tucking into Manhattan Beach for a little walking, window shopping and dinner.  We found Cafe Pierre totally by accident after we were told we could…

Bistro Du Soleil

6805 Vista Del Mar Ln
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Jason W. writes: This is a charming and laid back place. They have good cappuccinos and sandwiches. The fries are really good. They do not have a lot of vegetarian options but you could probably find 2-3 items. It is nice to sit outside and you can ride your bike…

Kabuki Sushi
Neighborhood: Northridge

9701 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324

Don B. writes: I've been dining here for 20 years.  Excellent sushi and I love the teriyaki dishes. It can be crowded on weekend evenings, as there is seating at about seven booths, two small tables, and the sushi bar.  There is rarely waiting on weekday evenings.…

Santa Monica Power Yoga

1410 2nd St., First Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Amy S. writes: Before this, I had only done Yoga at 24 Hour Fitness and thought it was ok.  After one session here, I am addicted!  Great studio, great location, fantastic teachers...always a great workout (you will sweat buckets!) and a great way to relax from the…

The Hat

1210 E Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821

Dave G. writes: People are often scared of it.  Some are oblivious to it.  And there are those that stare straight into its eye.  What is "it" you ask?  I speak of THE question that beckons us all with each fleeting minute we surpass existentially...

"What is it that…

Zeppy's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

36 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Mark M. writes: I love me some zeppys.

It was a ritual of mine for a while to ride down the strand every saturday. And of course, when we got to the hermosa pier  we'd stop at zeppys for pitchers of beer. Because nothing makes a bike ride more fun (or challenging)…

Casey's Irish Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

613 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Sofia M. writes: Green all over! Yes! I had such an awesome time at Casey's this past St. Patrick's day. Regardless of race, everyone here was in the St. Patty's Day spirit. Well, everyone except for some of the staff (which is why I'm taking off a star). Granted,…

Gale's
Neighborhood: Pasadena

452 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Kristen G. writes: This is one of those restaurants that unless you know it's there... you'd probably never notice it.

But it's well worth noticing.

Wonderful, fresh Italian food and excellent service.

It's one of those places that the "older and established" Pasadenans…

ABC Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

708 New High St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Diana N. writes: u know how u don't eat carbs for a fuckin long time and all u crave are carbs and when u see carbs u go ape shit and u eat too much and then u feel sick and then ur like i never wanna see another carb ever again but then u crave it and then u repeat…

99 Cent Only Store
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2801 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Lori K. writes: JACKPOT!!! This should be your first stop for everything and if you don't find it here then and only then should you hit your nearest Target store. I am a convert! I  was so pleasantly surprised to find that they carry the same items (same brands)…