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DateRedondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 561-4075
Sunshine Yoga
Category:
Yoga
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-7810
Twist, Yarns of Intrigue
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach
I spent some time talking with Cathy, the owner, and was impressed by her focus on stocking what she describes as "yarns with a conscience" (yarns from artisans who focus on investing back in their communities).
Can't wait to go back.
Torrance, CA 90510
(310) 465-1050
Chicken Maison
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighborhood: Torrance
I went for the first time today based on the special deal posted on Yelp. Unfortunately, they refused to accept the Yelp offer ($5 for 1/4 chicken + 2 sides), so I had to pay full price for my 1/4 chicken + 2 sides.
The chicken, like Zankou's, is flavorful but greasy. Nice selection of sides, including a mayo-less coleslaw (the "Greek" coleslaw), hummus, rice, and steamed veggies.
They also provide chili sauce and other condiments on the side.
Pita is average.
I would definitely come back, but only for those fantastic lengua tacos.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-7553
Manhattan Bread & Bagel
Category:
Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-0551
Ichimi-an
Category:
Japanese
Neighborhood: Torrance
The goat curry was very flavorful, if a bit tough.
I also ordered a sunny saffron yellow yogurt/cardamom-flavored curry containing pieces of what looked to be pakora. I found this to be mostly tangy, without much other flavor.
The daal was fine, though I've had more flavorful daal elsewhere.
Take out containers are just regular styrofoam boxes, so they spill REALLY easily.
I took it to be a good sign when I saw lots of South Asian customers inside as well as outside. I'm looking forward to returning and trying the other curries here. I also saw a sign advertising homemade kulfi here, so I will definitely have to get a carton next time!
- Carne asada - good
- Lengua - ok
- Cabeza - tender, but too fatty
- Al pastor - ok
Next time, I'll try the carne asada burrito and report back.
Love the salsa bar!
I have enjoyed Indian food at many random yet delicious hole-in-the-wall type places. This was by far the most baffling Indian food experience I've ever had.
The chicken tikka masala, usually a safe and comfortable standby, tasted nothing like it normally does. The normally spicy-creamy sauce was instead syrupy sweet, and, oddly, a bright red. It didn't even taste like they used any of the standard spices. It tasted more like the inside of Chinese bbq pork buns than chicken tikka masala. In fact, if you had told me that this entree was from Panda Express, I would have believed you.
Instead of the standard fluffy basmati rice usually served in Indian restaurants, this place served overcooked lumps of regular rice - again, just what I would expect to see plopped into my styrofoam container at a takeout Chinese food place, but not from a highly yelp-rated Indian restaurant.
The naan, instead of being tender and crispy, was heavy and doughy, like an under-risen pizza crust.
I did like the mango lassi.
All in all, I'm not sure why this place gets such high ratings. Sure, it's homey, and the owners seem very nice, but the food is just bad.
Not recommended.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 479-3337
Sprazzo Cucina Italiana
Category:
Italian
Neighborhood: Westwood
I received a "compliment" from one "Savannah C.," who identifies herself as the owner of the daughter of Sprazzo. The sweet note stated as follows:
"Well that's a little harsh and besides.... Italians would enjoy it alot better I would like to see you own your own Italian Restraunt and do it as awesome as my dad, the owner of Sprazzo does it ... But it doesn't matter cause we Are one Of the BEST restraunts in Los Angeles!!!!!!!!"
Thanks, Savannah. It's been nearly three years since I wrote my review, and yet I still remember how gross those rotting salad greens were. And, while you may disagree, I don't need to be Italian to give that assessment.
1 Previous Review:
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7/5/2007
Ok. This food was pretty terrible.
I order delivery Italian a lot. And honestly, I know it's probably a bad idea to order delivery Italian, since al dente pasta quickly gets soggy, steaming away in its aluminum foil-cardbord wrapping in the back of a delivery van.
But the crappiness of this food was inexcusable.
I ordered the Farfalle Matriciana, because the homey ingredients (bacon, onion, basil, red sauce) reminded me of Rome and made me smile. But when I opened up the steaming box and dug in, shoveling a forkful of bowtie pasta and bacon into my mouth, I felt a gristly crunch that just shouldn't have been there. The bacon was thick, impossible to chew, tough, and fatty - like the last gristly, gross piece of ham that gets cold on the Thanksgiving platter because no one wants it. Also, the bowtie pasta was mushy. :(
On to the salad. Thank goodness I had saved it to eat after my pasta, because my friend shoved his own sad, wilted salad in my face. But not just wilted - in his words, he had opened up the salad container to the pungent scent of ROTTING greens. When he poked the greens to confirm the rotting, yep, they were slimy. And when he tilted the takeout box, he saw "rotting salad juice on the bottom." "I've never been served such a gross salad," he said indignantly.
And hopefully, we never will again. I promptly tossed my salad in the trash can, and that's the end of my Sprazzo experience.
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Los Angeles, CA
Yelping SinceFebruary 2006
Things I LoveRelaxing in the South Bay, cocktails on the Westside, noodles in the SGV
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My HometownAll around LA, CA
When I'm Not Yelping...I regularly overindulge in crunchy, savory snacks.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm uber-critical. Also, I love umlauts.
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My Favorite MovieThe Royal Tenenbaums
My Last Meal On EarthMassive quantities of salmon sashimi + sushi rice
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Current CrushG.O.B.
The space is lovely, immaculate, and very welcoming. This is no snooty LA yoga studio - I've taken classes with three teachers so far (Rachel, Chan, and Kamala), and all have been exceptionally sweet, friendly, mellow, helpful, and very knowledgable.
Rachel even put lavendar-scented cold towels over our closed eyes during evening shavasana - heaven!!
I can't think of a better place to improve my yoga practice. I always leave feeling refreshed, nurtured, my mind at ease and my body a little bit stronger than it was before.
Oh, and $15 for a 5-day pass (for newcomers) - great deal.
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Would give it 10 stars if I could.