Ordonez Mexican Food No 3

872 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640

Jennifer R. writes: This place is small and yes, covered with mirrors alongside the walls like Chili L. said.  I guess that's so you make sure you see everyone's face as they're scarfing down on some yummy Mexican food...stalker status.  I used to come here every so…

Palmeri Ristorante
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11650 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Alex C. writes: This is one of the best options for an upscale dinner that you can bring your dog to, yes even your big dogs!  A nice restaurant with a dog friendly patio you say?  Yes it does exist and it is here in a great location!  But don't think that I'm…

Sepulveda Animal Hospital
Neighborhood: Culver City

4300 Sepulveda Blvd
Call for an appointment
Culver City, CA 90230

N.oah Q. writes: This is going to a fully serious review, so be forewarned.

The circumstances surrounding my review of this amazing vet were unfortunately quite dour: my favorite cat in the world, Nikita, had to be euthanized yesterday. I had been to a couple of other…

Frank's House

123 Empty Sapphire Bottle Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Nena G. writes: I've been there.

It rules.

I want to steal the dinosaur.

The end.

Ninjin
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

607 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Wilbur L. writes: ninjin is a very quaint sushi/korean joint in the heart of SM.  ninjin is pretty small but definitely cozy.  i dropped in for dinner last night with a friend to to chit-chat about work and life in general and we both had a pretty good time.

we were…

Dean Leather Accessories
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3918 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Erica F. writes: Even though in many ways I am kind of a man (those of you who know, KNOW) but in many ways I am a total girly girl
As in I love me some shopping and owning more clothes and makeup and beauty products than any one sane person could need
The thing I…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Glendale

130 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206

April D. writes: I don't care WHAT is wrong with this Trader Joe's. I'm going here religiously from now on, since it's the second-closest one to my house. The first-closest one is the Silver Lake Trader Joe's. That's the one at which I barely avoided a knife fight in…

Baklava Factory Food Products
Neighborhood: Glendale

1415 E. Colorado Street, Suite K
Glendale, CA 91205

Sarah F. writes: I was like a kid in a candy shop!

Or more like an adult in a baklava shop...

I got a very wide variety of baklava (with almonds, pistachios, walnuts, no nuts). The balance of honey and butter was perfect! I actually ate myself sick.

There's a very…

Tony's On the Pier
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

210 Fishermans Wharf
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Joan S. writes: There are two Tony's Fishmarkets on Redondo Pier:  Old Tony's & New Tony's.  I've lived a few blocks from the pier for almost 3 years and have always gone to new Tony's because people told me it was better.  Tonight I broke the pattern.
Old Tony's has…

Flyaway Bus Service
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

7610 Woodley Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Rosie C. writes: With all the travelling I did in '07, and perhaps even MORE in '08, I'm thankful for the Van Nuys Flyaway.  There's ample parking for $4/day, and for an additional 4 bucks, you get a ride to LAX.  Not too shabby indead.

The buses are clean (including…

Lizon Tailors

10905 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Wilbur L. writes: al is the man and al knows alterations!  i take anything and everything i need altered to al; be it shirts, jeans, slacks, jackets or suits, al is able to alter it all.  not only does the quality of his work shine (it all looks oem) but he always has…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Neighborhood: Pasadena

415 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

Lauren M. writes: I have many a time rolled my eyes at those who review multiple locations of places like Starbucks or the Coffee Bean or Taco Bell, or any other establishment which may quite possibly be found on every busy street corner of this city. Now I understand…

New York Bagel & Deli
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2216 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Linda N. writes: I want a soft spinach bagel right now!

The older lady behind the counter may seem curt and perceived as mean. It adds to the NY feel of the place.

The coffee is not drinkable here.

Trader Joes
Neighborhood: Pasadena

467 N Rosemead Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

Natalie D. writes: I remember driving along on Rosemead a few years back, wondering what was to become of the building that this Trader Joe's now occupies.  The first time I saw the banner "Coming Soon Trader Joe's," I let out a squeal that nearly scared my kid to…

Hogan's Heroes
Neighborhood: Playa Del Rey

8501 Pershing Dr
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Don I. writes: The best chicken cordon bleu sandwich i have ever had in my life!! Its a hefty thing if you power through it and you probably shouldn't plan anything super active after wards.  but well worth every bite.  added bonus is the people that work there are…

Mad Greek Restaurant

12120 Beach Blvd
Stanton, CA 90680

Arnold E. writes: If you like pretty darned tasty gyros sandwiches, this place is for you. And, if you like lemonade that tastes like it was made in the bathroom, then this place is also for you! What?! Read on...

The wife and I stopped by after hearing from one of her…

Crispy Crust

1253 N. Vine
Los Angeles, CA 90038

stephy s. writes: Lalalalalove the Crispy Crust!

I used to live within delivery distance of this place and their sausage, pep and mushroom is awesome. Now, note it's not awesome in the gourmet pizza sense. Oh to the hell no, this is cheap and easy pizza with grease…

Curry House
Neighborhood: Toluca Lake

4329 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602

Dave A. writes: The menu says Curry Land damn it. LAND, not house.  Let's just get that straight, because Curry House is so pedestrian and Curry Land sounds like a place you need a magic carpet to get to.

This closet of a place is tucked into a corner of a…

El Parian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pico Union

1528 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Rick W. writes: Attention Ya'll. I repeat. Listen up.

El Parian got the goodies we need. Birria is the specialty. Goat, you say? Then I say, "Goat likes me".

I confess I wasn't sure about the place. I circled it twice, I thought it was close and it's dark. I drove…

Peter's Place Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Torrance

23816 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505

Tim R. writes: I only get the spicy beef noodle soup because it's their specialty and it's pretty good. It's a small family owned restaurant so sometimes when it's busy the service can be a little slow. I know they serve Boba here but I haven't tried it. Get the…

Chichen Itza Yucatan Restaurant
Neighborhood: Westlake

2501 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Julie G. writes: I've always been a fan of my friend Andrew. Not only is he a wonderful person, but he's an adventurous foodie. So whenever I dine with him, I get the pleasure of trying some new place, often one I've never even heard of before.

Last night we ventured…

California Baby

3349 La Cienega Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90016

euge l. writes: ok i can admit it, i use their calendula cream. its good shit. ive used all sorts of shit over the thing i call my life. i even went through a stage where i figured, hey if my body cant produce it, tough shit, i gotta learn to adapt....evolution man,…

World On Wheels
Neighborhood: Mid-City

4645 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Lori K. writes: WARNING: THIS SKATING RINK IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS! This place is filled with hardcore skaters!

I wanted to hit this place up after falling in love with the bowling alley upstairs. I went on a Wednesday after work and it cost me $5 to get in and rent…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Pasadena

163 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

lisa w. writes: unbelievable. i've heard things about paper source before, but i was actually in awe. i love paper and cards and stuff like no other and i could literally live in this store. they have an amazing array of multi-size paper stock in everything from a-2…

Yu Chun Restaurant
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3470 W 6th St
Ste 11
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Cassandra S. K. writes: You've already won me over with cold noodles.
Thanks for being right across the street from my office bulding!

Icy cold black arrowroot noodles
with the ice still floating in the broth
with tons of spices dripped over the noodles
with tons of sesame…

Edwards Cerritos 10 Cinemas

12761 Towne Center Dr
Cerritos, CA 90703

andrea d. writes: In February of this year (maybe end of January) the boy and I were driving around the OC looking for places to play pinball.  We were on the 91 and as we drove by Cerritos Towne Center, I noticed that on the marquee for the movie theater it said The…

Pete's Blue Chip
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

1701 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Jill C. writes: after an early morning run, i crave steak and eggs.  rosie c. suggested we come here after our rose bowl run...tho poor rosie couldn't join us to grub.

we find this hole in the wall place.  they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, AND there's a…

Havana Mania

3615 Inglewood Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Robin Z. writes: "Hey Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

Okay, so maybe my ex didn't forget about lunch but he was 1/2 hr late and he knows how punctual I am, a work habit hard to kill. So he says he had to "debrief the general". I can buy that. Hell, I used that…

Skin Haven Spa Studio
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

300 N Crescent Heights Blvd
NE corner of Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Janelle F. writes: I am not often moved to posting user reviews unless I have an exceptional experience, one way or the other. My visit to Skin Haven this week was truly exceptional, in the best possible way. Their phone manner was friendly and helpful, they have a…

Amelia's Espresso & Panini
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2645 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Lori K. writes: Stopped in today with Taline G. when the Victorian across the street was closed for some odd reason. I don't know why I hadn't noticed Amelia's before, it's super cute and quaint with a side window that runs from the ceiling to the ground and opens…

Marceline's Confectionery

1580 S Disneyland Drive
Suite 104
Anaheim, CA 92802

Amy W. writes: Best Rice Krispy treats. And a good place to get candy that you can usually only find inside Disneyland. But please do me a favor? If someone cuts in front of you in line, which totally happens here a lot because it's chaotic, just go up to the…

Chinda Barbeque & Restaurant

1714 Victory Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201

Leslie C. writes: One of the best thai food experiences to date !
Excellent "drunk man" noodles - spicy
Perfect Prik King (fresh green beans with choice of meat in red curry)
They offer steamed brown rice as an option instead of just white rice
My husband's loves every…

Le Bon Bread Inc
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

21928 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

JayChan H. writes: Real men don't eat quiche?

Then you have never been to Le Bon on a Saturday or Sunday morning!
You should see the hardcore biker dudes that hang here. OMG! Ummm, well... last Sunday there was a rather STRONG looking guy with amazing calf muscles in a…

Cafe Alibi
Neighborhood: Pasadena

84 S. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Andy S. writes: I followed Fayza's tip and came here after a stop at the Apple store to get some work done and she's right on the spot!  Great cozy room with a couch, seating, free wi-fi and two 'net-enabled Dell's for use for $5/hr. I had a tasty turkey sandwich…

Singapore Airlines
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5670 Wilshire Blvd
# 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Kenny L. writes: Happy Thanksgiving!

For my 100th review, I would like to dedicate it to one of my favorite airlines that puts all US domestic carriers to shame!

Second only to All Nippon Airways, I flew on Singapore Airlines to and from LAX and Taipei this past…

Santa Monica Pier Carousel
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Walker S. writes: You may remember this carousel from the movie  "The Sting" or many other appearances.  The original was a Byzantine-Moorish California style, designed and built in 1916.  This one was moved to Santa Monica in 1939 from the old Ocean Park Pier.  The…

Ajisen Ramen

9202 Las Tunas Dr
Temple City, CA 91780

Karen L. writes: Their ramen is pretty darn good but what I love is their croquettes! Little fried potatoes with mayo-like dipping on the side... I worship those croquettes!

And yes... this is right smack dab in the middle of many Chinese residents. Therefore, one of…

Aaardvark's Odd Ark
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1253 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106

Madeline P. writes: Very good Costume shopping source.  

This particular store because of there slightly "off-strip" location is not very busy of the 3 times I've been in(open till 8pm).  Also they have a workshop at that particular location that creates a lot of the new…

Bicycle Johns
Neighborhood: Burbank

1038 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505

The Z. writes: A two-story bike store! I'd been looking for an affordable hardtail to get into and found their sister shop in Northridge. It was there that I saw a bike I liked, but it was out of my price range. The guy pointed us over to the Burbank store for more…