Mariscos Guillen La Playita
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3306 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

judy w. writes: I didn't get to try the shrimp tacos cuz I was low on cash, but I would definitely recommend the shrimp burrito! It was dang tasty (rice, beans, onion & cilantro) even without the infamous green sauce, and even tastier at only $4.99. But the green…

No Bar
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

10622 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Maral A. writes: My review: A solid 4 star bar. Strong drinks, awesome door dude, pretty bartender.

My story, or cautionary tale for single men in LA trying to talk to women at a bar:  
DO NOT bury your face in a girls hair and tell her she smells like the first girl…

La Serenata De Garibaldi

1842 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Ken P. writes: La Serenata is great. It is as close to being in a palapa roofed restaurant on the beach in Zihuatenejo or Veracruz as it gets in LA... without the beach or palapa roof. First things first - there are a few reviewers here that seem to have a problem…

Cinema Secrets Beauty Supply
Neighborhood: Toluca Lake, Burbank

4400 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505

Elise M. writes: This was my FIRST JOB EVER. If you want the basics, sans my nostalgia, skip down to the ***
I knew early on that the world contained inside the walls of Cinema Secrets was one I wanted to inhabit. Imagine, rooms filled with every kind of product you…

Asakuma

11701 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 15
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kaz S. writes: This review could consist of just 2 words - Black Cod.  But y'all know I'm a bit more complex and wordy than that.  
I've always hated "moles".  So much that I refused to even date guys with lots of moles. Not that I'm moleless...I have 3. I'm…

Grub
Neighborhood: Hollywood

911 Seward St
Los Angeles, CA 90038

heather g. writes: I ate here once... this is comfort food, heavy and tasty with zero concern for health or obesity. It does taste good, but it's not my dining style.... if I ate here everyday I would have to eventually stop because I wouldn't be able to fit through…

The Shampoo Lounge
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3020 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Bitten H. writes: Okay, so I promised myself I wouldn't write a review about anything that didn't involve the grittier, grimier or sleazier parts of Los Angeles - but I just got a terrific haircut from Christianne at The Shampoo Lounge and by god, I'm going to sing…

The Hat
Neighborhood: Pasadena

491 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

Skorbo .. writes: Being in an S&M relationship isn't easy. It's hard to tell what horrors are intentionally inflicted on you and which are just a result of a sloppy and uncaring attitude.

But this review isn't about Jenny's cooking. It's about where to go when you just…

King Taco
Neighborhood: Pico Union

2020 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Angelique Q. writes: It was almost 2AM and I'm still at J Lounge and we're all just hanging out and talking. Then all of a sudden someone brings up tacos.

ME: Tacos?!?! I want tacos!
Robby: There's a place kind of close by.
ME: Yeah! I want tacos!!
Chris: What else is there…

AMC Burbank 16 Theatres
Neighborhood: Burbank

140 E Palm Ave
# 14
Burbank, CA 91502

ericka L. writes: Let's say, hypothetically, that you and a friend arrive to see a 3:25 showing of Knocked Up, which everyone else in America has seen except the two of you.

Let's say, hypothetically, that after you buy drinks at the concession stand, you notice that…

Murre Cleaners

1100 Redondo Ave # 4
Long Beach, CA 90804

Tree S. writes: I love this place. When I found out it was the first environmentally friendly dry cleaners in Long Beach, well, they had me at "trout can swim in our chemical backwash."

But the owners are also kind and helpful. And they do repairs, alterations, and…

Sweet Jill's

5224 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Linn H. writes: The sweet sticky smell of cinnamon buns lures me completely that I'm practically floating. I float in and am surrounded by baked temptations AKA cookies, cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, fudge and of course, cinnamon buns. I try the still hot cinn…

The Dressing Room
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

14622 Ventura Blvd., #103
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Jen L. writes: i know that i'm not glad to be back up north, especially when i had a gorgeous tan awaiting for me ... not to mention, sf did prepare me well, so i am a bit more golden* (thx SF!)

i've been more and more on a healthy adventure nowadays ...

6 types of…

Cold Stone Creamery
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

14622 Ventura Blvd Ste 119
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Private I. writes: I know this is Cold Stone, but whatev!  Just listen to me!

This Cold Stone saved my life today.  (Exaggeration)

It blazin' like fucking helllll here (not exaggerating).  DAMN, it's SO hot.  And, I kid you not, I think nearly half the valley was at this…

Apple Store
Neighborhood: Pasadena

54 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

Greg K. writes: APPLE Pasadena

Apple stores give me boost like caffeine because of the people. Every one of the stores is full -- from open to close -- so the space is a hive for humans, each person giving off a buzz from being happy with Fun Product. It's written…

Sophy's Fine Thai and Cambodian Cuisine

3720 E Anaheim St
Ste 102
Long Beach, CA 90804

Merrill M. writes: Sophy's is my vice. The food has always been so delicious that every time I drive down to Long Beach, I think more about eating at Sophy's than visiting my boyfriend.

Service is sometimes as slow as molasses, so -1 star.

Wilshire Sterling Beauty Supply Co

5401 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

andy s. writes: When I first shopped here 10 years ago Wilshire Beauty was run by a couple of Israeli housewives who'd scream at you if you asked for a bag for your styling rinse. A security guard would stand by the door all day and occasionally follow you around…

Marielas Taco

3662 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Will R. writes: On the board at the burrito stand across from the high school, the choices get more hardcore as you move down the list. We'd been working our way down, a burrito a day after school, seeing who would stop where. I didn't enjoy the tongue burrito, but…

Vine Street Lounge
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1708 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028

Benjamin M. writes: Pimpin'! I enjoyed this place highly! when Jon and I got there it was way early, but that worked out well, since we got to meet the bouncers and co-owner. After getting in to the joint we got ourselves some drinks and made our way to a nearby booth,…

Tony's Bella Vista Restaurant & Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Burbank

3116 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

Dave A. writes: I found a wormhole in time and it smells like lasagna.

I was driving around Burbank when I saw a sign for illy's espresso.  Two blocks later I yank my ride over to the curb, jump out and walk two blocks back to the sign. The place had just closed,…

Good Neighbors Restaurant

3701 Cahuenga Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Kimberly S. writes: my new favorite... the service was GREAT, our waitress was sooo nice & just seemed to enjoy her job which is rare to see... everything looked good, my patty melt was amazing, loved the french fries, can't wait to go back!!!

Mr T's Bowl
Neighborhood: Highland Park

5621 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042

G Y. writes: Meh.

I've been here twice, and neither time has left me itching to rush right back. The first time I came, the show we were trying to see was canceled because the power was out, so there was a combo playing acoustic jazz under candlelight, and that…

The Wild Hare
Neighborhood: Highland Park

5018 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042

Winnie W. writes: UPDATE:

Wild Hare is being renovated, and will be opened as "York" with new management.  I saw this the other day here:

http://losangeles.city...

I hope it will be as cool if not more so than Wild Hare!

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Yogurtland

501 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Amy P. writes: I know froyo reviews are overrated (Megan G. I'm talking to you), but my God, I am addicted to this place! I really couldn't get into Pinkberry, and mostly their prices. I friggen' love Yogurt Land! I like to be able to serve myself (and thanks to a…

Sompun Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4156 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Julie B. writes: Listen carefully. Order the following and you will NOT regret it. I promise.

Start with the vegetarian spring rolls (huge, honkin' heaven) and a Singha.

Hot beef salad (the best I've had ANYWHERE)

Shrimp pad thai (a must with any Thai meal, in my…

Cafe Bizou
Neighborhood: Pasadena

91 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

FoodSlut .. writes: Want a great date night?  

Park far away from restaurant.

Walk to Heritage and pick out a sexy bottle of wine together

Walk to Bizou for the 2 dollar corkage, get tipsy and enjoy great moderately priced french food

walk down to colorado for gelato

and…

Swork Coffee
Neighborhood: Glendale

2140 Verdugo Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91020

Anh T. writes: I love coffee. Not only does it taste delicious and keep me awake every morning, but it helps me out with my daily constitution. This is otherwise known as poo.

After reading so many good reviews on this place, I decided to pass up on my ritual…

Urban Outfitters
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12110 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91614

Victoria C. writes: Pretty much a regular Urban Outfitters.  I thought the staff was nice.  
It has a lot of parking in the back.  The location is great.  It's on Ventura, just West of Laurel Canyon, along with other shops.  I like their unique little gifts.

Marie et Cie
Neighborhood: North Hollywood, Studio CIty

11704 Riverside Dr
Valley Village, CA 91607

Keisha F. writes: The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is that I have to be blown away to give 5 stars to anything.  With that said, I really enjoyed my time at Marie et Cie for breakfast.  What a cute place and a nice gem in the Valley.  As my boyfriend…

Fur
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4279 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Megan T. writes: 'Twas the week before Prom and all I could think: oh goodness, my hair! To Yelp!  Find a link!

The Talk threads were jammed, reviews did abound.  But it was Aaron R's guidance that eventually I found . . .

My first interaction with Fur Gallery occurred…

Urth Caffe
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8565 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Melody S. writes: Last year, I met a blind date at Urth Cafe.  I got some tea from the friendly counter-guy.   My date and I sat outside in the patio and chatted.  He was awfully charming, with slick lines such as, "I hope you don't mind that I keep looking at your…

Luna Park

672 S La Brea
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Antonio A. writes: Luna Dark is, well I'll be honest, the only thing I can remember from the last time I went was that it was Dark.  Now that might not sound like the best review so let me add some substance.

I live right around the corner (don't stalk please) so I…

Doughboys Cafe
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8136 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Karri L. writes: Yo, I don't care how many people bitch about the wait, I am allllll for that delicious tomato soup madness.

Delish dish that after school special! I would wait a good hour for that entree to grace my table, and in the meantime I would pick out…

Schatzi On Main Restaurant

3110 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Joan S. writes: Great Happy Hour!  Every Monday & Weds. starting at 6:30.  Thanks, JayChan & BenChan for taking me here last night.  The coconut drink went well with the tomato basil pizza that literally melted in my mouth.  Never mind that I am likely to throw up…

Rambutan Thai
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2835 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Sarah A. writes: ** NOTE: This review is for delivery only **

Fresh. Delicious. Spicy. Expensive.

Three of my favorite words! And one of my least favorite! But that's OK, because the brown rice at Rambutan is phenomenal (sweet, earthy, not overcooked), the Tom Kha is…

The Kettle
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

1138 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

frank L. writes: Why I am glad I am a robot:

1) Robots are able to wait long periods of time with the utmost patience.

2) Robots haven't hearts.

3) Robots haven't palates.

"But, frank, you're no robot."  

Oh?  Then how was I able to stomach this restaurant?

"Touche."

Slow,…

Good Stuff
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1286 The Strand
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Amélie P. writes: Good stuff is a place you go to when you want to stare at big chested women and gawk at the unbelievably young and gorgeous, muscular, sweat-drenched just-out-of-college men showing off their bodies by playing volleyball in the sun.

I'm surprised I'm…

Martha's 22nd Street Grill
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

25 22nd St
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Michael S. writes: Breakfast on the beach. Come on how many places are there in Hermosa with fresh oj and nice service? Probably very few, I really don't know cause I don't live here (SFer visiting here).

If you come here, you'll definitely have to wait a few minutes…

Midori Sushi
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

13905 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Bob S. writes: 5 Stars for the unbelievable value. The AYCE thing really is misleading, please put that out of your mind.  

The way to think of this place is imagine going to a good sushi place, get served by a capable sushi chef, order basically anything you want…

Storyteller Cafe - Disney's Grand Californian Hotel

1600 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802

Wallis B. writes: This place is awesome. But we didn't have lunch OR dinner there,  we had breakfast! That's right, B-R-E-A-K-F-A-S-T!!! And we didn't have no stinkin' buffet (yuck). WE had Critter Breakfast (yuummm)! And one day when we were eating there ('cause we…