Duke's Tropicana Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8909 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Kit S. writes: My dinky little LA guide book suggested Duke's as a "truly rock 'n' roll dining experience," so of course that's good enough for me and I decide to take the manfriend here, hoping to impress.  

We were both pretty hungry by the time we got here, but…

Rainbow Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

9015 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069

stephy s. writes: I feel old.

So last night on our search for some shits 'n' giggles we hit up the Rainbow knowing that this place is totally ridiculous. It always has been. And that is exactly why I practically used to live here during my 20's. I don't know how many…

Orochon Ramen
Neighborhood: Downtown

123 S Onizuka St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

John S. writes: This is a place that everyone should go when they are in Los Angeles. Well, two of my friends, Anders and Jesper, just came in from Japan for a show and they were in the mood for a bit of ramen. Before I could get a word out they asked me " Have you…

Original Pantry Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

877 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Linda L. writes: I've only times I've ever had breakfast here is on a weekday, I would never, ever, EVER stand in line for this place.  Don't go on a weekend!!

That being said, the sourdough toast alone is reason to eat here, it is freaking AWESOME.   The portions…

Hurry Curry of Tokyo

2131 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

ruth l. writes: 1) I found street parking, and avoided their sketchy lot.
2) It wasn't crowded.
3) Our waitress was lovely and efficient.
4) Our food came quickly.

I ordered the chicken cutlet curry, my boyfriend got the croquette curry.  I got way more food for…

Art of Venice

1825 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

Brad F. writes: BACK THE DAYS SHOUT OUTS:

CBS: (Cant Be Stopped; City Bomb Squad) MEAR ONE

AWR: TYKE SUMET KRUSH

AND MOST RECENTLY:

MRK (most rotten klowns) Still bombing since 93. Some of us shifted elements, some of us kept it strong from the original kings of venice…

Mondrian Hotel
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8440 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Tara M. writes: Tiny Tiny rooms with great memories and excellent service..

The restaurant must have thought we were famous because they moved us from a nice table to the best table in the house overlooking all the lights in Hollywood..

The in-room bar has Jameson in…

Stir Crazy Coffee Shop

6917 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

stephy s. writes: Many moons ago, I went on one of THE worst, most awkward, most loooooooooooooooooonnnnnn nnnnnnnnnng paused in between about a 100 sooooo's turned what the f*ck?!? date here once. Ugh, not so good times.

It was doomed from the start and here's why. I…

Crema Dolci
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1820 S. Catalina Ave.
Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Heather R. writes: 54 flavors of gelato, ice cream and sorbet!!!  54 flavors of homemade goodness!  54 flavors I must try!  Goodbye waist line...I'm in heaven!  

I've been bemoaning the distance of Scoops.  Little did I know there is just as wonderful of a place right…

Poquito Mas

3701 Cahuenga Blvd Ste 1
Studio City, CA 91604

Ti B. writes: once a month certain individuals on God's green Earth experience a change that moves us to emotion, decision, bloatation, cravation, and pure negative bliss......"rat bastards!!  yes I mean you!!  you have a ding dong, don't you!!!!!"

today i woke up…

Sushi House of Taka
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4627 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

jodi h. writes: Sushi House of Taka definitely isn't your trendy (e.g. Sushi Roku, Katsuya) sushi house trying to be something it is not.  The restaurant is very bright (a bit too much so), but with that being said, it is also exceptionally clean.  There is a nice…

Good Stuff
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1617 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

julie c. writes: I don't understand a few of the mediocre reviews on this place. They serve BY FAR the best quality ingredients for their breakfasts. Their applewood bacon is supurb, and their eggs are always delicious and NEVER runny or overcooked. I love the…

Fresh
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8671 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069

sarah t. writes: I got a facial done here today. Facials(plus a mini arm and shoulder massage) cost about $125 BUT your big bucks are redeemable towards $125 worth of product. There's a little treatment room up on the balcony. Albeit, not a REAL facial with…

Antonio's Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7470 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

andrya h. writes: First I'll fast forward to the end of the meal.

My friend paid the bill with his credit card. He doubled the tax for the tip. But since he forgot that alcohol doesn't have tax, he ended up tipping 12 bucks on a 110 dollar bill.....Which is about 10…

Po Folks Restaurant

7701 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621

Kay N. writes: I'm so po' I can't even pay attention.. but not po' enough that I can't afford to eat at PoFolks. This place is great y'all. It ain't for some hoity toity fancy folks, just commoners like us. It git 4 stars frum me 'cuz they aint be servin' 'em fried…

Fred Segal
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8118 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Thomas S. writes: Mens' shorts $546
Thom Browne Cashmere Sweater vest $1400
Cute little bowl in the Home section $440

Me and my friends: Laughing hysterically. Not the place to be on your last day of vaca in LA with empty wallets and maxed out credit cards. WIth a nod to…

Warner Plaza Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

21773 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

JayChan H. writes: I love spring, spring don't love me.

Thanks to Joan and her Yelp review I found a great remedy for my over active allergies! After a few minutes of Q and A the women of WPP were able to recommend a wonderful homeopathic solution. It's not the same…

Green Thumb Nursery & Hardware Patio Shop
Neighborhood: Canoga Park

21828 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA 91303

Ayelet I. writes: Every little thing your garden needs or you could want for it is here-hanging planters of every style, pots in every size, ceramics ducks and cats, metal bees, candles, gazebos, wind chimes, bird feeders, and a whole lot more than I care to type out…

Wild Birds Unlimited
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

22110 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Ali oop .. writes: You can drive down Ventura 5 million times and never see this place. Or ... maybe that's just me being unobservant. Not entirely unbelievable.

Anyway. This store is adorable and has everything a bird-watcher/owner/lover could possibly need. The…

Wild Oats Market
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1425 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cathleya G. writes: EXCELLENT Service.  Oh god, someones going to get fired for me telling this story.  But its so cute.  So I needed black pepper, and it was the closest store to my apartment in SaMo.  So the only pepper they had was $4.99 cause apparently it was…

Nicola's Kitchen
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

20969 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Victoria C. writes: Dear Nicola's Staff,

I'm not sure if you know, but the reason customers tip you is because you are waiting on them.  Get it...  "waiter"...."waitress".

When you wait on someone, the following should be included:
-a big smile followed by a nice "Hi..…

One Life Natural Foods
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3001 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

saisai m. writes: this is the local market for all things organic.  you can find all sorts of random health food items here, plus there's a vitamin shop upstairs (didn't notice it there forever!)  there's also a very popular juice bar towards the back, which seems to…

Arts & Letters
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2665 Main St
Ste C
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Kris P. writes: Basically, one of the best places for cards/stationery on Main St. in Santa Monica.  They carry a wide selection of cards ranging from lower priced cards to more expensive cards by artists from around the country.  Great selection of wrapping paper,…

American Way Thrift Store
Neighborhood: Burbank

3226 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

stephy s. writes: This is definitely one of the little goodies I keep in my back pocket, but okay, okay, twist my good deals on cute stuff arm why dontcha!

From cheapy cheap clothes (and even designer duds slip in occasionally), to the most far-out paintings (hello,…

My Brothers Bar-B-Q
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

21150 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

JayChan H. writes: Great service and sticky tables.
Delicious Tri-Tip and saucy yet over done baby-back ribs.
Smokey beans and garlic mashed potatoes.
TEXAS TOAST!

This is BBQ done SFV style.  No it is not real Texas style but we saved a bunch on our car insurance.....…

Co-opportunity
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1525 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Jason W. writes: This place is really good. Parking is easy-either in lot or street. Granted  a membership will cost thirty dollars. They give you two bags, free items coupon book, and two membership cards. I gave one to gf. They send you a rebate check in the mail…

Homeworks
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2923 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Joan S. writes: Quirky, delightful, amusing gift & gadget shop.  You will laugh out loud in this fun place.  There are even wacky naughty things to ponder.  It's very hard to leave empty-handed.  Also a great selection of cards.

Wertz Brothers Furniture

11879 Santa Monica Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90025

JayChan H. writes: Well the name is Fred G. Sanford and the G stands for "Get your hands off my leather stool!"

I went in to just check things out and left with a leather stool and a real fine piece of Venetian glass. This cute middle aged lady was going to fight me for…

Jadis
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2701 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Max M. writes: Jadis is an idiomatic French phrase that loosely means "sit, here's a story". Jadis is a primarily a prop rental store, and the owner is a self-taught engineer and builder. He was the Eames' chief fabricator, a master of softening and bending wood. A…

Benway Music
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

306 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Ken N. writes: I have to weigh in on this one, especially to counteract the yadda yadda yadda review:  I've asked for a couple of fairly obscure things, and they've always had them.  Maybe I've been lucky, but I also think the owner's got a good eye for what people…

Killer Shrimp
Neighborhood: Venice

523 Washington Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Lisa H. writes: I remember the first time I looked at your menu.  Shrimp is one of my favs so that was easy enough..  but I also wanted to order salad, any kind of a greenery to break the monotony.  When your waitperson came to take our orders I figured that…

John Cassese the Dance Doctor
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1440 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Torie Y. writes: after years of my non-committal desire to take a hip hop class, i finally sucked it up (ha) and signed up for (WAY beginner) lessons. the great thing is you can audit classes (the first one is free) to figure out whether you want to take 'em. they've…

Stolichnaya Bakery
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7875 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

stephy s. writes: This little Russian Bakery saved ME ARSE one Mama's Day, when space cadet steph forgot to order a cake for the little get together we were having. (Trust me, I've never heard the end of it)

BUT, thanks to this bakery, I was able to save some small…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8793 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

Jennifer H. writes: Why does the Coffee Bean with the loveliest patio have the worst service and parking? If I can get an ice blended here in under eight minutes, it's a miracle. But if you're not in a hurry, enjoy your drink on the patio and gawk at the paparazzi…

HMS Bounty
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3357 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010

stephy s. writes: So after 33 years of living in LA, I FINALLY got to check out the HMS Bounty last night, thanks to my dive bar buddy, Richard C :) Good call my friend, very good call.

As soon as we walked in, I instantly loved it. The vibe was cool, the ceilings…

Senor Campos

1220 W Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631

Brian B. writes: I love this place, the food is excellent, and portions are good sized. We went as a group and everyone was happy, and many took food home.

I had the fajitas and the only complaint I have is the mushrooms, 1. I have never had mushrooms in fajitas…

American Rag Cie
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

150 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: Awwwhh, definitely missing my American Rag Cie now that I'm up North :( This place is a goldmine for scores and while it definitely falls in the hit or miss category, my friends and I have cleaned up on designer duds here! Especially in the…

Card De A Too
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

265 Avenida Del Norte
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Heather R. writes: Sure, when sounded out, this store may sound swanky.  You can fool your friends into thinking you're going to do some serious shopping.  And, really, you can!  

Card De A carries everything from great greeting cards (some even better than what you can…

Yamashiro Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1999 N Sycamore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Kaz S. writes: What am I doing on a Saturday night?  Writing a review on a place I went as a child....and almost went last year on a date.  As a child, i remember being impressed by the view, and then remembering " this is the worst Japanese food i've ever had".…