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4452 Melbourne Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-9900

Johnny's TV Repair  

Category: Electronics Repair
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

5.0 star rating
1/15/2012
Long story short, after talking with several "authorized" Sony service centers that wouldn't give me the time of day without charging me for a service call, the folks at Johnny's quickly diagnosed my issue over the phone.

I was ordering the part online immediately and had the TV working within a week.

They could easily have taken the same approach as the other service centers, but they were open with their expertise and happy to talk me through how to take care of the issue on my own.

Thank you Johnny's!

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5300 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 523-5822

El Chato Taco Truck  

Categories: Mexican, Food Stands, Latin American

4.0 star rating
1/5/2011
Finally got around to visiting this truck -- tough for us since they don't open until 9pm. Family life not conducive to the late-night eats.

Glad we had the chance to check it out. The pastor was super tasty, the chorizo had a true "sausage" type consistency, which was great. The carne was really good, but ranked 3rd of the 3.

The rice and beans on the side were just OK, nothing special, but worked to round out the meal.

They were quick, and cheap -- got out of there with a grip of food for $10. We'll definitely be back.

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1262 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-4738

Pet Express  

Category: Pet Stores
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

4.0 star rating
9/10/2010
Super duper. I think the one thing they could do to push it over the top would be to allow ordering on-line. Other than that, being able to place a call and have the food waiting on the porch when I get home is super convenient. Good selection of pet food, and the employees know their stuff.

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227 E 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 624-7272

Gram And Papa's  

Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
5/3/2010
One visit in, so I'll be back to evaluate other menu items. But for now, it's good, not great.

The shortrib sandwich was smallish for the money, particularly when compared to the masterpiece of a shortrib sandwich at Joan's on Third. And I was bummed by the house-made potato chips not being nearly crispy enough.

As for service, I would say it was neutral.

As I said, good enough to return, but it's a long walk, so I'm hoping for something better the next time around.

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460 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 232-4715

Bolt Barbers  

Category: Barbers
Neighborhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
4/15/2010
Nice cut. Amusing chit-chat. Draft Root Beer. All for less than $30.

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925 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 394-2222

Caffe Luxxe  

Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

4.0 star rating
4/7/2010
Great espresso, luv their cappuccinos. But for some reason they can't make an Americano worth a nickel. They *always* use too much water. I've tried 3 times and I'm giving up.

Otherwise a great place for a latte or a cap, and some tasty snacks to boot.

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8334 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-5955

Goal  

Categories: Sports Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

2.0 star rating
3/19/2010 First to Review
It's early... as a matter of fact, Goal's official opening is today, after a soft opening earlier this week.

The good is that there are plenty of flat-screens around the place, and the decor, by Spacecraft, is all leathery and woodsy goodness.

The bad is that nothing on the menu jumped out at me, and the service at the bar was... lacking. Additionally, drink prices are just North of reasonable, so a bit more attention would have been great. The juice in the mimosa was sour, and they were already out of Hoegaarden. And the beer selection is weak.

I might give them a week or two to get settled, and I'm hoping I'll be able to add another star or two to their rating. The place is beautiful, and I'd love to have a reason to return aside from the decor.

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189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 525-1699

The Farm of Beverly Hills  

Categories: American (Traditional), Coffee & Tea, Desserts
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

2.0 star rating
2/27/2010
Better than average treats, like brownies and cookies, and the coffee is good to-go. But the service is dismissive and the food is boring.

Grab a latte and a cookie before a movie and take it into the theater with no problems. There are far better places to sit down and eat, however.

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2911 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-4855

Library Alehouse  

Categories: American (New), Breweries
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

4.0 star rating
12/10/2009
Great for lunch and dinner. Super beer selection, communal vibe and consistently good food. Service without a hassle. Frequent beer-themed events and limited edition brews. Worth "fanning" on Facebook for the updates.

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4338 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-0305

Apex Aquariums  

Category: Pet Stores
Neighborhood: Culver City

2.0 star rating
8/31/2009
Setting up a little starter for my toddler, as he's way into fish right now. Not looking to make a huge investment. It seems to me that someone that is serious about fish and knows what they want might do well here, but I felt as though my questions were a nuisance. Now, it's not to say they were rude, but they certainly didn't go out of their way.

If you're looking for service and guidance beyond 2-3 word replies, try someplace else. Based on what I've read here, I probably should have went the extra mile-or-so up Sepulveda to "The Aquarium".

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