Pho Hong Long

15709 Crenshaw Blvd
Ste A
Gardena, CA 90249

Laura Y. writes: Pho Hong Long is REALLY ugly-- fishtank with sad-looking fish, pastel drawings of horses on black paper, mauve curtains, tippling Formica tables, exposed kitchen.  BUT, their pho is excellent-- I got the medium pho tai gau ($5.75), and it came piled…

Yuzu
Neighborhood: Torrance

1231 Cabrillo Ave
Plaza del Prado
Torrance, CA 90501

Yuko Y. writes: I was panicking.  I had to come up with an appropriate restaurant for me to have a business dinner with this middle aged Japanese business man, whom I know as a high up in this Japanese major corporation.  Crap, what am I supposed to do?  I work for…

Forever 21
Neighborhood: Pasadena

35 N De Lacey Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

Kristen G. writes: I haaatteee Forever 21.

HATE. HATE HATE.

now you say, "wait, what? four stars? Kristen... you can't hate somplace and still give it four stars!"  And, to you, I say, hell yes I can.

So, let me explain.

I really miss Saks being here. I made the majority…

Knott's Scary Farm - Halloween Haunt

8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620

Alicia C. writes: I like scary movies...but thats because whatever is happening on the screen is not happening to me! :)

I was not warned about things that were going to happen to me while i was here....like walking around through fog filled areas, freaky characters…

Toasted Bun Restaurant
Neighborhood: Glendale

808 E California Ave
Glendale, CA 91206

Sharon O. writes: i'm not fond of the new paint job.
little diners should not be green.
the wood gave it charm.
oh well.
i try to eat at the toasted bun at least once a month.
they have great deals and service is good when its slow.
but marie tends to get a little crazy…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12131 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Maral A. writes: *Update 7/26/2007*
Sitting here, using the FREE WiFi, eating a swiss cheese sandwich on bread that has pine nuts baked onto it--into it?onto it.  Anyway... PINE NUTS, can you stand it!!! Can't get much better than that. Well, okay, it can, but for…

Champs Elysees
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

275 Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Carrie R. writes: I'm a big fan of french bakeries so I'll never really have anything bad to say about one until (knock on wood!) I have a bad experience AT one. :)

Simple little place...traditional french sammies, pastries and the like.  I love running in here when…

Lu's Garden

534 E Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Marco d. writes: Attention fans of Chinese fast-food, read on!

If you are fuckin' tired of ordering that depressing fried-rice-chow-mein-oran ge-chicken-beef-with-broc coli-and-kung-pao-chicken -$5.95-three- item-vomit-inducing combo meals at Panda Express...what…

The Pitcher House
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

142 Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Aly D. writes: i love dive bars. i love bars where you know if you ever went barefoot, you'd contract ridiuclously unheard of skin diseases and almost self amputate your foot. i love bars where the clientele doesnt give a crap if you're wearing a cute top because…

Gomen

7147 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680

Ed L. writes: Update 4/29/07

Ok, the service was wicked fast and the soup still plenty delicious.  Damn it, I'm gonna have to raise it to four stars.  I just hope we get the same speedy service next time that we got today.  So to Gomen I say gomen for my previous…

Three Flames Mongolian Bar-B-Q
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

5608 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Adrienne F. writes: I love this place! It is a classic. Reminds me of back in the day when every one from our dorm would pack into the Explorer and head down manchester. We always thought we were venturing out because we were on the border of Inglewood!

When you walk in…

Zulu Tattoo
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

165 S Crescent Hts Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Beth T. writes: (This review has been sitting around waiting to be written for quite a bit now. I'll admit, it's hard because it's pretty close to my heart which is always difficult to write.)

I've been wanting a tattoo since I was 16. Of course the first thing you…

Euphoria Face and Body
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8253 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

David S. writes: Gabriella at the brand new gorgeous salon Euphoria in West hollywood is the best facialist that I have found in this city.  She has a really cool wand that zaps the bacteria from your blemish. I have literally had blackheads disapear within a day. My…

House of Billiards
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1901 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Roman T. writes: I always thought there was something cute about a girl cussing. Last night it was like walking into a bar with a bunch of sailors who were just told there is no more liquor. I never even heard of some of the stuff they were yelling....  Every time…

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802

Jessica L. writes: I got a call from a friend from San Diego who said he was just getting back from Catalina Island and wanted to check out the Queen. I work right next to it so I took a long lunch break and joined him for touristic fun time.

$20 to get in. Not good,…

La Villa Kitchen

1144 Via Verde
San Dimas, CA 91773

Pooja B. writes: I love La Villa... What's funny is that I have never actually eaten in house... I always get my food to go. When I was employed (LOL) I didn't always have time to cook, so on nights that I would either drop off or pick up my dry cleaning I would get…

North End Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

2626 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Cheri A. writes: Several times a year the Clippers have a viewing party and invite their season ticket holders to come and enjoy some food, drink and they raffle off items with some of the Clipper Fan Patrol and Clipper staff.

Last night they had it at the North End…

Archie's of Hollywood
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

13714 1/2 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Joe E. writes: Classic men's barber shop of the super old school. Hair cuts are top quality and more than reasonable, but what keeps me coming back over and over are personalities of the barbers. Off color jokes, arguments about politics or sports. It all happens…

Z Gallerie
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

422 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Ron H. writes: Ever been to a Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware and wondered what they were smoking when they came up with their prices? Then ditch those overpriced chains and head to Z Gallerie. Along with Crate and Barrel and Target, Z Gallerie completes your…

Gourmet Pie and Pastry Co

5350 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Judy H. writes: i think i have a new favorite local breakfast place.  granted, i've only tried a couple places around here, but until i find another, the gourmet pie and pastry co will stay atop my list.  when i'm eating breakfast out, i can never decide between…

Comedy & Magic Club
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1018 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

B. .. writes: got some great comedians running by here. went for the 30th anniversary 20 comics a night show. place is cozy, comfortable and the food (which we didn't get) APPEARED as if it  were good.
2 drink minimum PER PERSON which is a lil pricey at about…

Target Stores
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

1200 N Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Danielle C. writes: I loves me some Target. Where else can you get a $100 tub of antibacterial wipes? I cannot leave that store without spending, serious, less than $100. Cheap kids clothes? They got 'em. Cute tees for mommy under 10 bucks? Throw it in the cart. All the…

Shintaro Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1900 N Highland Ave
Ste 5
Los Angeles, CA 90068

stephy s. writes: It's funny, I remember reading ChubbyBunny I.'s review of this place and smirking to myself, thinking "this fool has no idea what he or she is talking about."

You see, I used to go to Yamakasa all the time back in the day and it was okay, but I also…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Pasadena

345 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

judy w. writes: judy w.'s TJ shopping list:

- bananas, apples
- roma tomatoes, bag of onions
- blueberry green tea
- pkg of light string cheese
- non-fat milk, jumbo eggs, and...

... a chain and lock to hold on to my shopping cart.

I've been coming to this TJ's for years…

Angelena's Southern Cuisine
Neighborhood: Alhambra

33 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801

Maria G. writes: My best friend told me about this place and told me how excellent their food was.  First time I ate at Angelena's was after 7 hours of protesting and nothing to eat.  I was HUNG-RY!

Everything on their menu sounded good; however, I was really excited…

Vegan Factory
Neighborhood: Tarzana

19014 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356

Punam K. writes: I think the last person you wrote a review went on a 'bad' day (bad cook day). It's kind of like we have bad hair days, but worse.  we can at least cover our bad hair with a hat or scarf (thank goodness), you can't cover the taste of bad food.  

I've…

The Music Box @ Fonda
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6126 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

hana k. writes: Tips on Achieving Maximum Satisfaction at the Music Box:

1. Don't attract attention from the security guards.

If you're female, don't bother bringing in a big purse. You're just asking for all the contents to be searched. Bring a small purse or just…

Rosen Music Studio
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3488 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Ed to the M. writes: Noraebang:  small to medium-sized private room containing karaoke equipment for a group of friends to rent in timed increments; literally means "song (norae) room (bang)" in Korean

Those who know me know I will cut a bitch to karaoke.  I consider…

Marrakesh
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

13003 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Maral A. writes: Okay, so I decide to spice things up. (ha, get it, spice! Moroccan! spicy food! okay, moving on...)

Adventurous with food I'm not. But what the hey, you only live once, Right?

My adventure began right when we sat down. An old man appeared with a big…

Starr House

2636 Mission St
San Marino, CA 91108

Evelyn L. writes: I GOT BLOWN OUT!!! I got a cut from Kimberly, whom many people may recognize from Bravo's Blow Out. She took the time to cut my hair and blow dry it. Normally I go to Asian places where they have a hard time understanding what I want because I it…

Domenico's Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pasadena

2411 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104

Lilani E. writes: My friend from high school's family own the Domenico's chain, so like Burger Continental, I have had my share of Domenico's.  

The food is your typical pizzeria menu items, common italian/american pastas and pizzas.  Their fettuccine alfredo is that…

Tito's Market

9814 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91735

fran d. writes: tito's market is also an agentinian deli and while their grocery section isn't all that spectacular (basic argentinian and mexican grocery products) their deli food is nothing short of tastetacular.

especially their milanesa sandwiches and empandas.…

Bin Bin Konjac

651 W Duarte Rd
#E
Arcadia, CA 91007

Mike L. writes: Continuing on the weekend Yelp tour of Arcadia.

After a hearty meal...and a long a*s wait from our new dumpling place of Din Tai Fung, we decided to wash down with a a Bobba drink or some desert. There was a Lollicup across a shopping plaza next to…

Adidas of Santa Monica
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1231 3rd St Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ken O. writes: My name is ken.
---hi ken---
and I'm an Adidas addict.
I don't know how it happened, heck I used to wear Nike all the time.
---It happens ken---
I know, but I feel weak. Especially when I'm standing on the 3rd St. Promenade and the Adidas store has a 50%…

Veranda Bar in Casa Del Mar Hotel
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Todd C. writes: Come here if you want to announce, "Hey peoples, I have a new suit/dress and I'm feeling old school classy with my martini!"  This was a very old school couches-and-dark-wood Great Depression hotel with windy staircases.  The bar is top notch, on the…

Planet Salon
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

323 S Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

lauren b. writes: Once upon a time, my hairdresser of nearly two years disappeared into thin air.  Got a call, "Richard won't be able to do your hair on Sat."  Huh, was he sick?  "No, he moved to Washington"  Um, okay.  Try not to freak out.. Ask around - try new…

Jinpachi
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8711 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Katherine N. writes: I came here a year ago with a date, and although the date was not good, this place was amazing. I came here again tonight with a friend, and the atmosphere is great, a really small intimate establishment with its main seating around the sushi bar and…

Nak Won House

1001 S Vermont Ave Ste 103
Los Angeles, CA 90006

stephy s. writes: Let's see here....

Drunk (check)
Hungry (check)
2:30am (check)
Drunk (Check)
Drunk (Check)
And did I mention drunk (check)

Yes, this is the place where lucky hungry white girls like me end up on a Saturday morning at 3am thanks to my friend Jay and his…