Whisky A Go Go
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8901 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

stephy s. writes: It really amazes me that I didn't ever get arrested here with all of the mayhem I caused throughout my tumultuous 20's.

I remember coming here one night for a band called Apex Theory with my then boyfriend, now gay ex-boyfriend, and chucking a glass…

Priscilla's Gourmet Coffee Tea & Gifts
Neighborhood: Toluca Lake, Burbank

4150 W Riverside Dr Ste A
Burbank, CA 91505

stephy s. writes: This place is simply deelightful and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me personally was for a few small annoyances, but overall this is a great spot.

Their menu is terrific. To go sammiches, coffees, teas and the Nutty Mocha Thingamahoo is…

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

12801 Towne Center Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703

Rachael W. writes: I just returned to my office after picking up lunch at Wood Ranch and I have to say that I was really impressed. They went out of their way to provide excellent service for me. When I called in my order I mentioned that I was splitting the salad I…

The Lighthouse
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

30 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

judy w. writes: When all the other bars are overflowing and have lines up the bunghole to get in, The Lighthouse was a safe haven for our tired @sses to plop down and re-hydrate and refuel after tanning and napping on the sand during our July 4th.

Why was there no…

Zucca Ristorante
Neighborhood: Downtown

801 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Leila T. writes: Zucca is my favorite of all Patina Group restaurants in downtown LA.  It is a bold stance I'm taking, but hear me out.  Most of the Patina Group restaurants in some way seem to over-promise.  

- Nick N Stef's has good steaks, but is a bit too stiff…

Manpuku Tokyo BBQ

2125 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kim D. writes: I am a born-again carnivore, and this is a place that I really adore, even though it's in La La Land and the parking situation is nearly impossible on this Japanified stretch of Sawtelle.

They serve lunch and dinner, but the marinade is different for…

Divine Pasta Co

615 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Antonio A. writes: Transformers...more than meets the eye!  

So this place used to be great and is now even better!  You might not recognize it as Divine anymore because its in small writing at the top right corner of the building.  What you do see across the top of the…

Hermosa Fishmarket Cafe
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

20 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Joan S. writes: It's authentic and it's a treasure.
You are almost on the sand, it's so close to the beach, just one door away from the strand.  The interior is vintage....charming.  This is a smallish place and was almost filled up today just after sunset.  A good…

Hermosa Automotive
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

501 Pacific Coast Hwy # A
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Amber C. writes: I actually found them on Yelp and I read the previous comment so I decided to take my car in. I had at least 4 different things that desperately needed repairing. They were quick, honest, and did a very well job and my car was ready to go all in one…

Damone Roberts Beverly Hills Inc
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

9669 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Monica S. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with Yelp.  It's great because I find out about all these cool places to go.  But...I also hate it because I give away all of my secrets.  Damone Roberts is one of them.  

I trust only a few with my brows.  The first…

French 75 Bistro
Neighborhood: Burbank

3400 W Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

Joolie T. writes: 10 WAYS TO SHOCKINGLY DISCOVER YOU'RE ON A DATE
                                         L.A. Edition #1
========================= ======================
1. he suggests a French restaurant nearby your workplace.
2. he does not talk about work-related…

Jeff's Gourmet Kosher Sausage Factory
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

8930 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Marco d. writes: Why did I have to wait in line for an hour on La Brea , whether it's 1 in the afternoon or 1 in the morning, for a god-awful chili dog?  Because I'm a masochist.

Why did I have to subject myself to ingesting those nasty bacon-wrapped weiners outside…

Lucky Baldwin's
Neighborhood: Pasadena

17 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Eric H. writes: BEER! I'm not talking bullshit lowbrow frat party beer, I'm talking BEER! Good hardy brews, mostly Belgium, abound in a plethora of tap handles. If I may be as so bold as to quote the great American drunkard Benjamin Franklin, " Beer is how we know…

Sunset Trocadero Lounge

8280 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

stephy s. writes: Well I never thought I would say this, but Sunset Trocadero Lounge, you saved me from committing violent acts of murder on drunken boob grabbing idiots across the street at Cabo Cantina on Sunday.

Man oh man, was I in a peach of a mood after hanging…

The Voo Doo Room
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8948 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Frangelo A. writes: 3 things I love about the Voo Doo Room:

1.  The Voodoo Doll!  When in Rome...err when in Voodooland do as the Dolls do?  Totally hits the spot in so many different ways.

2.  Ribs ribs ribs...the five spice ribs are totally riblicsious!  

3.  Curry…

Corner Place

19100 Gridley Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703

Mike F. writes: Great fantastic food here! Reasonably priced and the quality is what you come here for. After researching my handy dandy Yelp guide, with over 40 reviews and an avg of 4 stars, this place was #1 on my list of places to eat at for KBBQ here in…

Da Poetry Lounge
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

544 N Fairfax Ave
Greenway Court Theater
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Yuka I. writes: I guess this is the only place for it in LA sadly....

It's encouraging to see there are people who are inspired to hear about the issues rather than bitches and hoes and 26 spinners and crys and henn and the list goes on...

What sucks about this place,…

Blossom
Neighborhood: Downtown

426 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Mike L. writes: I rarely come by to downtown LA for lunch. In fact, I just don't. I would rather drive up a bit to Chinatown and have my choices of excellent Chinese, Vietnamese, or Filipino restaurants, then to settle for one around here.

Most Asian restaurants in…

Chao Krung Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

111 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

dvl .. writes: located just across the street from CBS and The Grove, Chao Krung gives new meaning to the term "hiding in plain sight".
since most yelpers are doing take out from here, i was skeptical about whether the location was a good dine-in spot.... rest…

Curry Palace Indian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7617 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

El V. writes: None of the
Naan was left.

The Curry was fresh and
the flesh they served was
decadently supply tender.

Their Service was not GREAT,
yet the food more than made up for it.

Ong Go Jib Korean Restaurant

18891 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Alan K. writes: About two years ago, I spent two months trotting around South Korea as an exchange student. What's considered Korean BBQ here, was just another night out for sam gyup ssal (sliced pork, similar to thick bacon), bul go gi (marinated beef), dwae ji kal…

Osteria Latini

11712 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Zalina L. writes: Last night I went to dinner at Osteria Latini with Noreena and another girl friend before a play.  I made the reservations for 2 hours before our play started thinking it would be plenty of time given that the play was at the Geffen Playhouse.   The…

Jang Soo Jang Korean BBQ Restaurant

19107 Bloomfield Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703

Judy H. writes: Please see AJ K's review for details on the food since I know nothing about Korean food:
http://www.yelp.com/us...

However...here's an opinion of someone who had her first experience of Korean food other than KBBQ.  (Sadly...I didn't even know what…

Los Burritos
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6517 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Bernie S. writes: Ahh the home cooking style of Mexican cuisine. Such an odd find, being down the street and on Hollywood Blvd of all places. But it's quickly grown into a local favorite... ahh Horchata how I love thee.

Tangent!: Just thought of a new pick up line...…

B2V Salon

646 North Doheny Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Ivana I. writes: I have a confession to make.  I switched hair salons about a year ago.  Brandon at Bungalow is still great, it's just that his mood swings were getting to be a bit much.  He's not even a chick.  Anywaaaay, I agree with Jen that Kim Vo is not only a…

PinkIsTheNewBlog

Cyberspace
Los Angeles, CA 90189

nicole c. writes: As Aerosmith says 'Pink is my favorite color.'

http://pinkisthenewblo...

Kuishimbo Restaurant
Neighborhood: Koreatown

4001 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010

SAM Y. writes: You know nowadays I like this place, good portions for cheap. but its always packed.

Shorty's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

755 N Fairfax Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90046

JayChan H. writes: Gay dance club or barber shoppe?

The guys and gals here are a ton of fun and know their stuff. I like the funky garage style and the Snap-On boxes the stylists use to store their tools. The music is cool it just gets a bit too loud sometimes.…

JR's Barbeque

3055 La Cienega Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Dave C. writes: Spending a good portion of my life in Texas, I am a BBQ snob. Let's be real about this. Most BBQ joints in SoCal just do not rank, instead come off as cheap imitations of the real thing.

JR's Barbecue does rank. It ranks pretty high considering the…

Vendome Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

9153 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Carrie R. writes: Neighborhood liquor store...so/so prices (It's not a BevMo so don't expect it to be!)...pretty good selection of beer, awesome selection of hard stuff and wine.  Keep a lookout for the occasional wine/beer/spirits tastings held each month (fliers…

Groundwork Coffee Co.
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1501 Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

judy w. writes: after leaving the amoeba auction empty-handed saturday afternoon, i hop, skipped, and jumped across the way to groundworks to read my book and enjoy some coffee before dinner.  this is one of the things that i luv to do when i have some free time -…

Mambo's Cafe

1701 Victory Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201

J J. writes: I fell in love at Mambo's Cafe.

My date raved about this place, and we all know what happens when someone raves about something; it usually sucks ass and then you hate the person for making the recommendation and you can never trust their judgement…

The Bowery
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6268 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Winfield H. writes: Alcohol affects people differently.  I've seen introspective intellectuals transform into idiotic imbeciles after a few drinks.  I'll concede that I tend to get tad louder after imbibing in a few gin & tonics.  Strangely, I've discovered that some…

Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8360 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Aunny D. writes: I'd like to think that I have good taste when it comes to restaurants. Where I tend to make really bad decisions is when it comes to street parking. What does that have to do with Sweet Lady Jane, you may ask? Well, I will tell you. The last time I…

Castle Park-Sherman Oaks
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4989 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Victoria C. writes: I like this place cuz it's close to my house and cuz I love video games and miniature golf.  But the selection of video games is kinda weak.

But we did win over 4000 tickets.  That's right, people!!!! Jealous???

See the pics I put up!!!!

Jose Bernstein Restaurant
Neighborhood: Westwood

935 Broxton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Pamela R. writes: Favorite lunch special- Wet Carne Asada Burrito with diet coke ;) all for about $6.00 ! The burrito is huge, you can have it with chicken, ground beef or carne asada, it's too much for me to eat in one sitting so really it's lunch & dinner for $6.00!…

Pecos Bill's BBQ

1551 Victory Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91201

Michele G. writes: For years I've driven by Pecos Bill's BBQ, a funky little shack like place.  I'd see people lined up and seated at the outdoor tables.  I'd smell the smoky aroma as I hustled off to other places.  And every time I either said out loud or thought, "I…

Locanda Portofino
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1110 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Zalina L. writes: OK so it seems that I have rated a bunch of Italian restaurants, but having been to Italy 4 times (and going a 5th time in 2 months) and having a slew of REAL Italian friends (not American born), I wouldn't say I'm an expert in Italian food, but I'm…

Onami Seafood Buffet
Neighborhood: Torrance

1925 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501

Mike L. writes: Buffets are buffets. I don't think there's much of a surprise on what you can eat in an unlimited poff of stuff. Gorged out all you want with that mentality of you have to eat what you think the value you have just paid.

Onami started out as a…

Ten Ten Seafood Restaurant

17901 Pioneer Blvd
# K
Artesia, CA 90701

Jonathan Y. writes: I come out here from Buena Park for the dim sum on weekends. This place gets packed after 11AM and the prices are a great value. Food tastes good and the service is...what I expect from a Chinese restaurant (aka bad!). I think the dim sum is better…