Evan B.'s Profile

If you want sushi in LA, it seems fairly obvious to go to Little Tokyo, but there are so many choices it's overwhelming. I was lucky enough to try here first, and I've never had anything better. Do not go if you're not a sushi type though; this is not the place to expect to order teriyaki while your date gets a few rolls.

It's a very very small place, so be prepared to wait: there are only two tables, plus a larger sushi bar. Try to avoid peak hours and you'll be fine - I went on a Wednesday night and waited 5 minutes.

Once you're sitting, take some time to relax. Get to know the people around you. Buy the chefs a beer. No one ever rushes you here, despite how crowded it is. There is barely any written menu, so make sure you know your sushi before you head in. The chefs behind the bar will help you and suggest things, however, especially if you're a cute girl or at least with one...feel free to buy them a beer or two to say thanks. If you ask any of the waitstaff or chefs to bring you their favorite thing, you're sure to get something outstanding and different.

Best dishes: the salmon (in any form. I prefer it sashimi style, so you can get that pure buttery goodness sliding down your throat. My mouth is watering just thinking about it....); also try the red snapper sushi, which they do in traditional style (with lemon and salt). And their eel sauce is ridiculous - get an order of unagi if you don't believe me.

Don't ever pass up an invitation, but eat before you get there. Food is very overpriced for what it is. The magic shows are mostly fantastic; my favorite by far was in the close-up gallery.

Important tip: they sell photos taken of your group at dinner for $20, and every photo comes with a pass to return with 7 guests. So you can come back even if you're not a member!

I had heard The Palm wasn't as exceptional as the prices might make it seem, but I didn't believe it. Yeah well believe it...

The atmosphere of this place is trying to be Hollywood dressy-casual, but it mostly just ends up being a bunch of old people from Beverly Hills trying to revive the Rat Pack days while wearing Hawaiian shirts. Seriously the crowd was almost all 40s and up. Which I suppose should be expected in a place like this, but it just gave the whole experience a strange vibe.

The service was great, waiters were very attentive, and we were seated and orders taken in just the right amount of time. I went with a big group, which can always get dicey, but they handled it all very well.

On to the food itself: everyone ordered a salad and a steak, and we had a bunch of sides for the table. The salads were adequate, nothing too inventive, nothing to write home about - it's tough to mess up a Caesar or a caprese. The sides also were quite good - especially the onion strings.

But this is a freakin steakhouse. So why oh why tell me please was my sirloin and the filet next to me both SO overcooked? Medium rare here must clearly mean something else. My steak had very little taste to it as a result, and to be honest I wasn't impressed by the quality of meat either, though it was tough to judge considering it was cooked so well.

If you want to spend this much money on a steak, go to Cut or Mesa Grill...this place is all hype and name-recognition.

There's just nothing better than a men's haircut at Fur.

I moved to LA from Chicago a few years ago and for a while did the whole wait-until-I-can-go-home-to-get-my-hair-cut thing. When that got old, I started going to SuperCuts, cause hey it's cheap. But I was never really satisfied there.

Went onto Yelp and found this place and I've never looked back. I called up and asked if there was anyone who specialized in men's haircuts, and they immediately directed me to Ben - he's the man. At first sight, you might be nervous, given the small amount of hair he has on his head, but trust me, you are in good hands.

Every hair cut is an hour-long extravaganza infused with stories of drug-induced escapades, time spent with hugely famous touring bands, and a hair cut that feels at times more like a head massage. Ben is fantastic at that long-lost art of the hair stylist not allowing the awkward silences to last too long - and he can do it all while making you look your best.

My first cut here cost me about $35 including tip. Since then, the price has gone down considerably. They also have different rates depending on the instruments they use, so if you just like someone to take a lawnmower to your head, that's super cheap, but scissors only is more expensive. I don't know from pricing for women's haircuts, but this is well worth it for a men's cut.

Also you can call in day of or day-in-advance and almost be guaranteed an appointment. I wouldn't walk-in - sometimes there's only one person working there so you might not get an appointment.

Men -- LOOK NO FURTHER.

Deeeeeeeelish! Yelp led me here and rightly so. The owner was right at the front to greet me and my two friends, sat us really quickly, and the food was fantastic.

Great place for a date. Just be careful of all that garlic!

I've pretty much dedicated my next few months to finding a version of this bar I can call my own, something closer to where I live. Never had a bad time here. My friends and I call this place the "palate cleanser" for the end of a night out.

The lighting is red, just bright enough for you to barely see who you're talking to. The bartender (-tendress?) is friendly and knows how to make good drinks. She also pops a mean bag of popcorn, knows how to put out the Cheetos and Doritos, and the hot dogs are a nice touch too, adds some character to the place.

The people aren't there to get laid, they're just hanging out, and that's why this is a great place to end your night. Many of the people who come here know each other in some distant way, but hey never stopped me from getting into a conversation.

End your night here, trust me.

Boulevard Lounge is just a few blocks from my new apartment so my roomie and I tried it out the other night just for drinks. I was drawn here by the Cubs flags hanging outside - I'm a huge Cubs fan, and more importantly, a huge fan of the bars around Wrigley Field.

We were there fairly early (9ish) but there were enough people there to make us feel social. Atmoshphere was great, music wasn't too loud and the musical selection was really great for chatting. Plus we did a little celeb sighting - Justin Kirk from Weeds was there. I must say it is nice to find a bar in the heart of West Hollywood that is not filled with shirtless men (don't have a problem with that scene, just not for me!).

We both drink simple drinks, and they were mixed just right; not to strong, not too weak. Definitely not the cheapest though- $11 each. That said, they have a respectable beer selection for $5.

All in all a very enjoyable, relaxing experience, just like an early bar night in Wrigleyville. I'll be going back, probably on a busier night.