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465 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 247-0400

SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills  

Category: Hotels
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

4.0 star rating
8/10/2011
What's not to love about this hotel!  It's in a happening area of BH, the decor of the hotel is amazing!  One of my faves.  And everyone that's mingling here is gorgeous!  I do Chanel schools here and there is always some posh something/someone going on here.  Robert Deniro was here last time just cruising through the halls.  And right next to our conference room was a jimmy Choo class, Loui Vuitton Class, and a Wine funciton.  Perfect.  Food is fantastic and the drinks are clever.  
Only complaint, valet can get a little backed up and un-organized.  Other than that, love it.  Can't wait to head there tomorrow for 2 days.

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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland, OR 97255

Oregon Brewers Festival  

Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown

4.0 star rating
8/10/2011
I always have such a good time at the Oregon Brew Fest.  This past year I actually worked it with a couple of girlfriends.  We had a good time.  They pay you in 8 beet tokens which is the equivilent to 2 beers.  But it's still fun.  Nothing beats Portland summers on the waterfront with a group of your friends and 80 different beers to taste.  They have fun names like "blonde moment" and some crazy taste's like watermelon and basil.  Definately worth checking out whether you live there or are visiting.

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3rd St Promenade & Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90407
(310) 393-8355

Third Street Promenade  

Category: Shopping Centers
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
3rd Street is great day or night.  Day is busy, lots of shoppers, lot's of people watching.  Night is loaded with entertainment of all kinds.  From crazy dancers and circus acts to beatiful musical talent.  There's all sorts of dining all price ranges.  And tons of stores to shop at!

9 years ago when I was 21 I was sitting outside one night during my first visit to Santa Monica and 3rd Street and I called my Dad to tell him that one day I would be living down there.  And now I am.  :)

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1201 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-9110

Barnes & Noble  

Categories: Bookstores, Newspapers & Magazines
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
I love this store!  I'm a bookstore junkie!  I love coming down to 3rd Street and just hanging out, getting some coffee, and mingling through the bookstore.  It's always busy.  The staff is always really helpful.  The chairs they have set up around the store for book browsing all have great views. :)  I'm a fan.

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501 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 566-3080

Panera Bread  

Categories: Bakeries, Restaurants
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
Love Panera's food, this location isn't my fave.  It's always busy.  They do have free wi-fi which is nice but you can never find a decent table where the daylight doesn't completely disrupt your computer screens view.  That aside, love the Broccoli Cheese Soup.  It's my fave Broc Chz Soup in the history of all my BCS tastings.  And it's low calorie.  Fantastic!  I try not to eat the bagels all the time, but the Cinnamon Crunch bagel is amazing!  Also love the Salads.  The Sandwiches don't rock my world too much.  Coffee drinks are okay.

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1365 E Gladstone St
Glendora, CA 91740
(909) 599-3175

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

5.0 star rating
7/27/2011
Two Words.  Peanut Butter.  That's all I'm going to say.  If you like PB then just go.  You will see what I am talking about.  And PS. it's healthy.

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216 N Glendora Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 852-5522

The Parlour Wine Bar & Bistro - CLOSED  

Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Tapas Bars, American (New)

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
This place is good!  Great atmosphere, fantastic food and wine selection.  Good overall experience and ambiance.  The only complaint was service was a little slow.  But other than that things were fine.  ALL the food we had was fantastic!

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330 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 626-2001

Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill  

Categories: Ethnic Food, Mexican
Neighborhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
Love this place!  And I have to agree with Eric B., the chips aren't the best.  But I love the Tacos and the Chicken Mango Salad.  Healthy, inexpensive, fast.  Can't complain.  Is it the best?  No, but for it's price and efficiancy it's good.  And they are pretty consistent too.

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228 W Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-1880

Lollicup  

Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Alhambra

4.0 star rating
7/27/2011
Best Boba!!  I get the Boba Milk Tea, but the less sugar version.  Basically they add less of the Boba Milk Tea and more just plain black tea.  But I love it!  SO good!  I have tried the Jasmine Boba, but I don't like super sweet drinks.

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1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 228-4651

Powell's Books  

Category: Bookstores
Neighborhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
7/24/2011
One of my favorites.  What can I say?  And not just because I am an Oregonian currently residing in LA.  There is this amazing energy about this place that no other place in downtown Portland captures.  It smells of old books, coffee, and culture.  It's a must visit every time I come home.  I love getting lost here.  It's almost like a maze :)  There is something for everyone here :)  Go!  Seriously!  Now!.

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    I always get two bobo there. Great review!

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    yay for another Oregonian in LA!

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