Hot's Cantina
Neighborhood: Northridge

18673 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91324

Eli G. writes: i should change my little tag line to "easily influenced." all it took was one picture of a cute girl with giant nachos to get me here. when i first moved to la i went to the LA fitness next door and never ate anywhere in this shopping center.

those…

Landis Gifts and Stationery
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

138 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Caroline Y. writes: Great place to buy just about anything. Pajamas to stationary to tableware!! It is a general store after all. The store is on historical Larchmont Village and has a very quaint and cozy feeling to it. Great place to find unique gifts for all your…

LA Fitness
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7021 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Brian C. writes: Arrgh! Get your fitness on mateys before you walk the plank er, Hollywood Blvd.  

That's right, I work out at the same gym as Captain Jack Sparrow.  Of course, he's really just the dude the hangs out in front of Grauman's waiting for tourists to give…

Sapp Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5183 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Mike L. writes: The name fooled me big time.

Here I am thinking it was going to be a COFFEE SHOP as the name would suggest, but it's really a restaurant. A very good one in fact.

This was included in Jonathan Gold's Essential 99 list and had been prominently featured…

Whole Foods Market

3751 E Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

Corazon R. writes: Please don't waste your time at the other Whole SUPER MEGA Foods on the West End of Pasadena. Trust me, it's worth to spare anxiety and go to this one.

I'm not the biggest fan of Whole Foods in general, but having frequented it back in college, you…

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Neighborhood: Hollywood

4633 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ayelet I. writes: This tiny gallery space is attached to Wacko and holds art of a similar vein-funky, weird and just below the mainstream.  I was most recently here for a Miles Thompson show that was not to be missed, but if you did, the adjoining back room houses…

Los Muchachos Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

118 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Joan S. writes: As the aftermath of the flu virus continues to linger, I am still so congested I cannot taste much of anything for the 5th day in a row.  
But we still gotta deal with hunger pangs.
I stopped here yesterday, my first visit, hoping that a taco with hot…

Fish King
Neighborhood: Glendale

722 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206

keith m. writes: Unlike Pho King, Fish King is a great name for an establishment. They _are_ the kings of fish and seafood, and earned the right to call themselves the kings of fish.

Fresh fresh fresh fish is all you'll find at fish king. Even the stuff that's been…

Trader Joe's 44
Neighborhood: Granada Hills

11114 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Alvin V. writes: I EFFIN LOVE this Trader Joe's.

It's about 10 minutes away from my house and the employees know me since I come here so often to buy pita chips, dip, wine and the occasional Phuket Beer (Fooo-kett... Not F*CK IT).

The price is always cheap (high…

US Post Office - Airport Station
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

9029 Airport Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90009

Sofia M. writes: Open til 11! Sweet!

BUT,
Please STOP sending the carrier that ALWAYS comments, "oooh, nice toes," "Aw, you're covering your toes today," *:(* OR just *stares at them*. That's just CREEEEEPY!

The Coffee Table Eagle Rock
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

1958 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

frank L. writes: How to Cure a Hangover

by frank L.

Step 1:  Order a house salad* and a beer.  Consume.

Repeat step 1 as necessary.

*Salad optional.

Don't feel bad if people stare at you for ordering a beer at 1030 in the morning.  They just don't know.

Also, good luck…

Next Exit Photography
Neighborhood: Palms

3216 Greenfield Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Heather R. writes: One wedding coordinator under a bride's dress.  Check.

Yes, this is the brilliance of Cat and Adi.  With light barely lingering, Cat suggested we take care of two things at once.  I bustled the bride's dress while she shot a few romantics before the…

Palisades Park
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Ocean Ave and Washington Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ken N. writes: I've been spending a lot of time here, lately...on Saturdays, my daughter trains with her cross country/track team and sometimes during the week, I walk my dog here after visiting my Grandma.  On weekends, it's like the whole world's imagined view of…

The Mineshaft

1720 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

Amy P. writes: Appropriately named for the gay male clientele whom frequent this place. The real gem of this place is the restroom. There is no women's room, just a men's room. The doors are half doors and you can peek over the top of the doors into the bar, and…

Chess & Burman Salon
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

9911 Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Joy P. writes: Let's face it - having someone yank the hair follicles by your privates ain't a pleasurable experience.  I don't care what anyone says - it hurts.  But somehow Simona makes the process as painless as can possibly be.  Maybe it's the relaxed…

Heather's Beauty House
Neighborhood: Alhambra

1227 W Valley Blvd
Ste 106
Alhambra, CA 91804

GLAD to be g .. writes: If you want a really good European facial, you need to come here and endure the pain from Heather. Yes, it is painful because she will extract every single little thing from your pores and she uses a tool that feels like a needle on your face, along…

Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5006 Vineland Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Miriam B. writes: it's the best movie rental place in town.  you want some obscure little movie that was never even released?  they got it.  they must sit at home monitoring the tv or something.  copying anything interesting or important. they have this unreleased…

Kaldi Coffee & Tea

1019 El Centro St
South Pasadena, CA 91030

May T. writes: Death.

It brings together family. And in my family, it brings people from the past and different corners of the world. I'm sitting in Los Angeles, South Pasadena to be exact, hanging out with the family: my mother and father, my grandmother who flew…

Manhattan Beach Pier
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Joan S. writes: It's a beautiful sight from the top of the hill, during the day or lit up at night.  The highlight of Manhattan Beach Pier is the historic 1920's roundhouse at the end of the pier, which contains a small aquarium & a restaurant.  The pier offers…

Riley's Belmont Shore

5331 E Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803

Lisa V. writes: Considering we spent the majority of our Saturday here sitting on the patio after the Nike Run Hit Remix... I guess we liked it!   But I am friends with lushes that like to drink for 12 hours....so you do the math.  College football Saturdays on the…

Hollywood Sign

Hollywood, CA 90068

heather g. writes: I don't really get the fascination with wanting to get up to the Hollywood sign. I live down the street and like 5 times a day someone asks, and I tell them the same thing... you're gonna have to hike it. they never belive me. I think at one time you…

Zankou Chicken
Neighborhood: Burbank

1001 North San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504

L'aura L. writes: It's gotta be a prereq for Zankou cashiers here to be pissy mumbling twats with too much eyeliner. While the aloof attitude is ever present, I'm not used to them also screwing up my order. This time, score! They did both.

I dig the spaciousness of…

Dominic's Ristorante Italiano

9921 Walker St
Cypress, CA 90630

Corazon R. writes: "Poke my meatball! It's really hard!"

Thus concludes the only negative part of my review. That's because everything else was AMAZING!

I knew the return of one of my bestest, Nicole L. would eschew more reasons I should [try] liking Orange County…

Senor Baja

11833 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90651

Mike L. writes: I'm only writing this review because I got one of my friend to join Yelp the other day. And wow! He wrote a review that reflected the same sentiment as I do.

I had been planning to hit on Senor Baja for a quite awhile ever since I got a tip from an…

Romantix
Neighborhood: Glassell Park

3147 N San Fernando Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90065

Maral A. writes: First things first... DON'T JUDGE ME!!!

Monday morning, it was raining and I figured I would need more time to get to work, you know, 'cuz people in LA crash a lot when it rains. So I gave myself an extra 15 minutes.

As it turnes out, not only were…

Westwood Branch Library
Neighborhood: Westwood

1246 Glendon Ave.
Westwood, CA 90024

Lisa C. writes: Straight up, Westwood public library is the shit, and anyone (and by this I mean, everyone) who thinks i'm a nerd for saying so...is probably right.  Which is fine with me, as long as I can continue to visit this well organized, welcoming haven -- or…

Arturo's Puffy Taco

15693 Leffingwell Rd
Whittier, CA 90604

Abby A. writes: Awhile back, I saw an episode of Bobby Flay's show, Throwdown, where the episode was a "Puffy Taco" showdown.  When the show started and his challenge was first announced, I scratched my head, because I've never heard of a puffy taco before.  Of…

The Standard Rooftop Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

550 S Flower
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Maral A. writes: I always say, an ROTD should be celebrated in style. Haven't you heard me say that... 'cuz I'm always saying that. Really, for like a whole two moths now. Ever since someone told me what an ROTD was. Not to be confused with ROUS's. Those are bad...…

Kaizuka
Neighborhood: Culver City

9729 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Jess B. writes: Blah.

Sushi is one of those things where you get what you pay for.  Like shoes and bags and pedicures and maybe even strip clubs, the more you put in, the better the result.  We've all gone the "I'm saving money so I'll get the cheaper version of that…

SLOW
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7474 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

lauren b. writes: Lately I find myself becoming more and more irritable while shopping.  I don't know if it's the LA crowds, or the service, or just my unwillingness to spend $400 on a crappy t-shirt.  

On a rare morning off, I wandered around Melrose before the crowds…

A&W Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northridge

9306 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91328

Roman T. writes: Second experience at Dim Sum.

Surprisingly the wait wasn't that long. The service was a bit lacking. There was only one person with a cart walking around the entire area, so you can imagine how slow it was.

We got:
Shrimp Dumplings: Were a bit cold and…

Clearman's Galley

8976 Huntington Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91775

Stacey C. writes: I used to live a couple blocks from this place, and stopped in a couple times just to eat in a "boat." Yes, this place is in a boat shape. It's a famous landmark and has been featured in several movies.

None of the food really struck me as must-have.…

Milano Freezer
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

9182 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Stephen M. writes: Satisfyingly creamy fro-yo, preferable to Pinkberry (but then so is [avert your eyes if you're squeamish] sticking fishing-wire down your peehole), cute employees, and great toppings - I could have gone bowling with those blackberries. Peach mango…

Purple Orchid Inc
Neighborhood: El Segundo

221 Richmond St
El Segundo, CA 90245

Lisa G. writes: I didn't even know El Segundo had a nightlife! My friend and I went last night to check out some bands and were happily surprised.

The Purple Orchid is a great tiki bar with friendly bartenders, cheap drinks and good music! They have two pool tables…

Zelo

328 E Foothill Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91006

Wendy T. writes: I am physiologically incapable of turning down a slice of pizza. Even day old cold Pizza Hut triggers a reflexive of thought of "MUST EAT."  However, I choose to see it as equal opportunity pizza enjoyment. I'm not gonna turn down a good slice of…

Banzai Sushi
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

23508 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91372

Greg Y. writes: Banzai can be a bit expensive, but their food is truly interesting.  I suggest trying it out once, you might even see someone famous there!   We were once there and Rebecca Romijn Stamos bought my sister a saki for her 21st birthday!  Try it out.

Baller Hardware
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2505 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ed C. writes: Five stars just for the name.

Baller, indeed.

The Dolphin Bar
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1995 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Joan S. writes: Cheri invited us to visit her favorite little neighborhood haunt last night.  I'm so glad I went!  The Dolphin is the cutest little dive bar I've seen in years.  Lori's review says it all:  $3 beers, cool bartender, patio where I could smoke if I…

The Habit Restaurant
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

22651 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Tom C. writes: When I was a kid in the 1950s, I used to spend every summer in Glendale, AZ with my grandparents. I look back fondly to those visits and some unique memories. Occasionally, we would pile into the '54 Nash Ambassador and make the trek to Phoenix to go…