Nuart Theatre

11272 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

andy s. writes: Since Father's Day is around the corner I thought I'd relate a loving tale about parenthood. It was a cold Thursday night, I was a wayward teenager and my Father and I were arguing. We were screaming at each other and manic with hatred. I stormed out…

Arclight Hollywood
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6360 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

heather g. writes: Forgot to mention, last time I was there I ended up sitting by
Winona Ryder..... I removed all my jewelry and sat on my purse.

Yi Mei Deli Co

18414 Colima Rd Ofc
Rowland Hghts, CA 91748

Mike L. writes: Gotta agreed with the brothas and sistahs about this joint. It helps bring back a lot of memories of authentic Taiwanese breakfast food that I missed so dearly.

Back in the scene of the crime where I reviewed Bin Bin Konjac:( http://www.yelp.com/bi...…

Captain Kidd's Seafood Catering Service
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

209 N Harbor Dr
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Rich B. writes: This is the place for the fresh seafood lover.  For those of you who don't like fresh seafood, you're disgusting.  But seriously, this is basically a seafood market where they will cook up the food for you if you want to eat it there.  It's not cheap…

Johnny's Bar
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2939 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Kyle V. writes: seriously guys and gals. do not go here.

the bar is incredibly too good to be any fun. the seating makes wayy too much sense. the music is so good you'll wonder "why do i suck so much?" what a downer.

help me out. at the very least don't bring your…

Hatfield's
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7458 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: As a girl who is rarely, if ever, at a loss for words, I am having one hell of a time coming up with a way to describe the meal I had here last night. Wow? Amazing? Holy Crap? Phenomenal? Take My First Born, Please!!

I dunno, none of my usual sassy…

Hipcooks
Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights

642 Moulton Ave
Unit E21
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Akiko T. writes: My co-worker and I practically almost killed ourselves trying to make it on time to make our Spanish Tapas class we were so excited about!  We rarely get out of the office before 6:00p.m. but earlier that morning we made a firm commitment that our…

Newegg.com

9997 E. Rose Hills Road
Whittier, CA 90601

Dave G. writes: I ordered something at 5pm and received it the following morning at 9am.

Wow.

I wish they sold porn.  Or donuts.

Video Store Named Desire

11631 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Winnie W. writes: I love The Video Store Named Desire.  However, I also fear the store owner, Movie Man Mike.  Why, you ask?  Come gather around the fire my little children, and I shall tell you a tale.

First the good stuff.  If you are a budget concious foreign movie…

Club 33

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Joe E. writes: When I became a member of this club, an employee told me the guest list was over 16,000 people long. Since then they've tossed that old list aside and started over so for a brief windo recently it has become easier to get a membership, butt with that…

Angelo's Italian Deli

190 La Verne Ave
Long Beach, CA 90803

Holly T. writes: I had been here, but I didn't realize Angelo's also had sandwiches until I read the reviews on Yelp, so we came by the other day to check it out.

First off, this is a great deli. It's definitely got the best selection of Italian meats and cheeses,…

Tasca
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8108 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

heather g. writes: I know I've already reviewed this place, but I have now tried over a handful of plates, and am completely smitten....

EVERYTHING is good!!! Besides the Bowery ( which is a completely different palette of flavor), I have never eaten anywhere, where I…

Restaurant Komasa
Neighborhood: Downtown

351 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Matt P. writes: I am not what you'd traditionally call a "fish person." And when I say I'm not a fish person, I mean like... after forcing down the 3rd piece of sushi, I normally want to hurl all over myself. I am not a fish person.

... And then I found Komasa. I…

Cut
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

9500 Wilshire Blvd
The Regent Beverly Wilshire
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Grace K. writes: Me:  "Oh my... God."
Him:  "You like it?  I thought you might."
Me:  (chewing)
Him:  "Do you want to try this one?"
Me:  (nodding)
Him:  "How about this one?"  (points to the menu)
Me:  (lean over and read)  Mm-hmm.  (nodding)
Him:  "Do you like the wine,…

The Majestic Crest
Neighborhood: Westwood

1262 Westwood Blvd
Westwood, CA 90024

Brian C. writes: Went here to watch "There will be Blood" last Saturday with Nicholas N. It was an old school movie in a very cool old school movie theater.  The first thing I noticed about the place were the people in line.  Either the movie theater or the movie…

Greystone Park and Mansion

905 Loma Vista Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

ruth l. writes: Wow, did you know about this lovely park and gardens and kind of hideous mansion?

I had never even heard of the place until Robert H's review, at which point I thought "Free?  Close to where I live?  See you next weekend!"

So, Sunday afternoon found…

Torrance City Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Torrance

2400 Jefferson St
Torrance, CA 90510

Ernie G. writes: Torrance.

The word itself conjures images of suburbia and unadventurous cuisine. Depending on your distance from the environs of the 10 freeway, this assessment has a measure of truth.  

Fortunately for us living in the South Bay, there is the…

Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Ayelet I. writes: When I die, burn me to a crisp. I don't care if you spread me over the Thames, pour me into the Pacific, wear bits of me in a locket around your neck, or throw my ashes out with the trash.

But don't do that last one, that would kinda suck. My point…

Secret Headquarters
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3817 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Matthew V. writes: Hear me, my minions. The Secret Headquarters has been a thorn in my side for too long. These fools attempt to allude me but nowhere, not even Silver Lake, Los Angeles is far enough to escape my mighty grasp. I need  only say the word and legions will…

Folliero Pizza & Italian Food
Neighborhood: Highland Park

5566 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042

George T. writes: Highland Park is going through "the changes".  I won't call it gentrification, because I do not see the "gentry", but it is yuppifying, and hippifying, and new storefronts are seen up and down Figueroa from York to Cypress.  Yes, there are still the…

Dal Rae Restaurant

9023 Washington Blvd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

Holly T. writes: Until the recent dineLA restaurant week, I hadn't had a really excellent steak in what seems like years. Or, I'd get a good steak one time, but then go back to the same place another time and it wasn't as good. I found myself not being able to…

Viento y Agua Coffee House & Gallery

4007 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814

Holly T. writes: This place is AMAZING! It's a combination coffee house and art gallery. I keep saying I've found my new favorite coffee house, but I like this one even better than the last one I said that about. I wouldn't have even known this was here, despite…

Caffe Luxxe
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

925 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Jason W. writes: This place gets on my nerves.  I did not notice a large selection of baked goods or coffee. I got a chocolate chip muffin (wheat?) and it didn't taste that good. The cappuccino was similar to the one that they make at urth caffe. They even put a…

Mikawaya
Neighborhood: Downtown

118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dave A. writes: Here's what I remember.

It was like walking through the poppy field at the base of the Emerald castle.

Upon entering I became immediately transfixed.

Bright purple taro mochi, their colors popping like freshly bloomed flowers, beckoned me from a…

Mitsuwa Marketplace

3760 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Kaz S. writes: Ok, this is almost my second home.  I really suffered while they renovated and I didn't know where my favorite foods were in which aisle.  they were about half the size.  Well, now they're done...and it's looking good.  I go there 2-3 times a week…

Azeen's Afghani Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pasadena

110 E Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103

Shauna D. writes: I have a lot of good people in my life that love to eat.  But very few would actually call themselves foodies.  So, in my quest to find dining partners who would match me in taste, appreciation, knowledge and daring, I founded a dining club several…

Dsw Shoe Warehouse
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

17502 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504

Cidne W. writes: Need I preface this by saying I love shoes?  I mean what self-respecting lass or lassette  doesn't?  And like most of us chicks, I have too many and it doesn't stop me from buying more. Glad I have no spouse.  It would surely cause a problem.  …

McCabe's Guitar Shop
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3101 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

N.oah Q. writes: To any guitarists reading this review, I'm sure you can relate to the anguish of being in places such as Guitar Center, Sam Ash, and the like. I guarantee you this: McCabe's will help you re-capture hope for the future of music stores.

I recently…

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Neighborhood: Downtown

135 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Victoria C. writes: Ok... I am not very comfortable writing this review.  For those of you who don't know, my last name is Chandler.  And yes... my grandmother is Dorothy Buffum Chandler and I am a part of the Chandler dynasty.  

With that out of the way, I will continue…

Frank & Son Collectibles Show

19649 San Jose Ave
City of Industry, CA 91748

Angelique Q. writes: I remember a younger version of me was sooooo absolutely desperate to go here! I would hear stories of this Frank & Son and would try to figure out where it was located but of course I couldn't drive at the time so it was just a longing fantasy.…

Vinum Populi
Neighborhood: Culver City

3865 Cardiff Ave
Culver City, CA 90232

Victoria C. writes: This is a great date place! It is a wine bar that has machines used for tasting wine.  Sort of like Dave and Busters, how you put money on a card. When you put your charge in, it charges you the amount listed and then serves you an ounce of wine.…

LearnAboutWine
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2118 Wilshire Blvd. #462
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Aunny D. writes: 5 stars.
No doubt about it.
Well deserved.

I attended the Malibu Wine Classic this weekend with some of the lovely ladies of Yelp! It was one of the most well organized events I have ever been to. Wine aside, the weather was perfect, the people were…

Tarzana Armenian Grocery & Deli
Neighborhood: Encino

18598 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Taline G. writes: Okay, I'm not saying this just because I'm Armenian and this place is owned by a VERY sweet Armenian man, but YOU MUST COME HERE FOR THE SANDWICHES! The bread is fresh, the meat is amazingly seasoned perfectly and fresh, the veggies are fresh, and…

LA Yelp

Los Angeles, CA 90189

ericka L. writes: LA Yelp ain't nutin' ta fuck wit'.

I joined a scant eight months ago and have already found:

* My bff Fran D.;
* My ultimate homegirls, Aimee S. and Sofia M.;
* My future Big Love-style spouses, Michael S. and Wendy T.;
* My Wonder Woman, Jenn L.;
* My…

Penzey's Spices
Neighborhood: Torrance

21301 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90510

Kendo U. writes: The BEST shop for spices.  Took a stroll through here while stopping at the Torrance BevMo and could resist leaving without goodies.  Amazing variety of high quality spices.  Their 4/S seasoning salt works great with steaks... mmmm.  I think this is…

Z Pizza
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8869 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Stephen M. writes: Leslie Nielsen was barechested and going batshit rapecrazy in the middle of a mountain forest on a rainy night, when a grizzly bear showed up to the party, and all Nielsen's apenuts mind saw was a worthy wrestling opponent. Needless to say, the bear…

Bergamot Station
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2525 Michigan Ave
Ste B104
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Victoria C. writes: I want to talk to you LOVERS!!!!  Art lovers, that is.

Bergamot is the best place for art lovers.  It used to be a train station many moons ago and now contains 20+ galleries. It's a great place to spend an hour or two and take in all the art.  

I…

The Novel Cafe
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

212 Pier Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Diana H. writes: For many months (or moons), I have been searching for that elusive perfect cafe for writing/reading/working.  I've done Susina, Insomnia, multiple Coffee Beans, a Peet's, some Starbucks, and even a Le Pain Quotidien (not ideal).  I was getting rather…