KPFK 90.7 FM

3729 Cahuenga Blvd W
North Hollywood, CA 91604

Jacqueline Q. writes: Why is it every time I see a 90.7 KPFK bumber sticker on a car, I am swerving for dear life to avoid having intercourse with another car?  This speaks volumes about your audience.  I like you.  Your target market, Cayenne Porsche driving backwater…

Jongewaard's Bake N Broil

3697 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807

G Y. writes: I had been coming to Bake N Broil for lunch and dinner for years with my grandmother, partly because she loved the soup. For some time, I had also had friends telling me that if I love breakfast (which I do), and biscuits 'n' gravy in particular…

Bonjour French Pastry
Neighborhood: Torrance, Harbor Gateway

18222 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90248

Ronnie M. writes: So my mom told me, "If you really want to eat another one, go ahead." That is how I ended up eating three pastries. Don't look at me like that...she effin offered. It's wrong to turn down your mother.  

I think the cashier/waitress kinda giggled when…

Phoenix Bakery
Neighborhood: Elysian Park

969 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Jacqueline Q. writes: God hates me because he made my mouth bigger than my stomach, and when I die from overstuffing myself with cake...(death by cake - it'll say as my epithet) I'm gonna go to heaven and kill Jesus.  Yes!  I'm ambitious!

The point being, these cakes are…

Grand Performances
Neighborhood: Downtown

350 S Grand Ave, Suite A-4
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Michelle P. writes: UPDATE!!!!!!!!  STILL a HUGE FAN... Now I'm talking about Movies That Matter series at the Grand Performances...

Here was the description:
GRAND Performances, Movies that Matter film series
August, 15 2008  "The World According to Sesame Street"
350 S.…

Roma Italian Deli and Grocery
Neighborhood: Pasadena

918 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104

Winnie W. writes: OMG - this place is TO DIE FOR.  At first glance it doesn't look much - however, upon inspection, this place has everything you need to make a great home cooked italian meal.  The owner, Rosario, is very proud of his heritage.  You ask him what he…

Doughnut Hut
Neighborhood: Burbank

2025 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91506

Juliane N. writes: It wasn't long ago that Dave "Awesome" A. and I were talking bout shipping things to one another from LA to SF. Then there was the review from him for Doughnut Hut. I've been really craving for a donut and so Dave, being so awesome, decided to send…

Tommy's Burgers
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

1717 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Maral A. writes: *****Update 4/10/2007*****
Apparently Yelpers think me dipping my chilly cheese fries in mayo is yucky. well, you say yucky (in stereo) and I say Mmmmmmmmmmm!!!I still heart you though : )

*****Original review 3/29/2007*****
CHILLY CHEESE FRIES! For…

Budget Pro Bicycles
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

2750 Colorado Blvd Ste 5
Los Angeles, CA 90041

JoelYELP A. writes: I recently bought a bike here after visiting every shop within 10 miles. Other shops had a smaller, sometimes much smaller selection, and some of the others had useless, even stupid sales "help." But at this shop I got good advice, good help,…

Tibet Nepal House
Neighborhood: Pasadena

36 E Holly St
Pasadena, CA 91103

Mike L. writes: Free Winona Ryder!!

I was stuffed like a pig last night as I experienced a Himalayan feast. Never really acquainted myself with Tibetan food and was doing it on a blindfold. It was an eyeopening experience for me, but was well worth the feast.

During…

Coffee Fix
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12508 Moorpark St
Studio City, CA 91604

Will R. writes: Ever had Café de Costa Rica (Costa Rican Coffee).?

A journalism professor once warned me to never start an article with a question--most people will probably answer "no" and quit reading, he said.

So:

Have you ever wanted to travel to Costa Rica to…

Shrimp Flavored Chips
Neighborhood: Harbor Gateway

20900 Normandie Ave. Unit A
CALBEE AMERICA, INC.
Torrance, CA 90502

donna h. writes: If I chomp my way to a slow MSG-laden death, I want it to be you Shrimp Chip!!

Hot Garlic
Original

Remember the time that I had 2 bags, and had half a bag left at work waiting for me, and you took one bag to save, AND wanted to take my last bag too..…

Dolphin Bay Inc

17806 Pioneer Blvd
Artesia, CA 90701

FoodSlut .. writes: **Food Slut, just eat half the box.**

**Food Slut, it's the weekday and you already splurged this weekend**

**Oh the Korean bbq pork is soo good**

**Ok, I'm going to eat half this portion, and put the rest in the fridge for the rest of the week.…

The Cellar - Cuisine Francaise

305 N Harbor Blvd Ste 214
Fullerton, CA 92832

Jeff L. writes: You know when you are Disneyland and you just got on the Pirates of the Caribbean and you are floating through the outside of the Blue Bayou restaurant and then you decide you want to eat there only to find out they are completely booked for the rest…

Hamburger Hamlet
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

9201 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Puka D. writes: EXT. SUNSET BLVD. - DUSK

The HAMBURGER HAMLET.  The red SIGN mysteriously just reads "HAMLET".
                                                                           CUT TO:
INT. RED LEATHER BOOTHS and a comfortable looking BAR

The Hollywood elite…

Frosty Queen
Neighborhood: Northridge

17603 Chatsworth St
Granada Hills, CA 91344

amanda s. writes: 3.5 and i feel bad giving classic frosty queen 3 stars, because i have been coming here for as long as i can remember, and i still come here. but it never fails to give me heartburn and a stomach ache afterwards. :(
I still choose Kings over Frosty's,…

Satine Boutique
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8117 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

stacey g. writes: My FAVORITE store in Los Angeles.  Honestly the best buy in Los Angeles. From high end to sort of high end, this boutique is always fresh. Needless to say, I never leave empty handed (but that's a personal problem). They also have a great online…

Chick-Fil-A

7681 Carson Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90808

Mike L. writes: In something of a running gag for these guys, Cows begging people to eat more chicken is the order of the day. Their wish is my command.

You gotta love their advertisements and their slogans. It's da bomb!

I thought all Chick-Fil-A are all the same.…

Noe Restaurant and Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

251 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Austin S. writes: I was actually at the Omni Hotel (where Noe is located) for an event and we were there so early, we decided to go up to Noe for some appetizers.

We sat in the front lounge area, seperate from the restaurant and kind of seperate from the rest of the…

Huntington Rose Garden Tea Room

1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108

J J. writes: Tea and finger sandwiches......ummm, no thanks! or so I thought......

But really, check this place out, but before you do, make sure you do your prep work or it will not be worth it. In my case, I have girlfriends that worked out all the details and…

En Sushi
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1972 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

stephy s. writes: It's places like this that remind me that I am a sushi snob and most likely, a sushi pain in the ass.

Now, don't go and throw salmon at me, but I really wasn't impressed with the fish. It wasn't bad, mind you, in fact, if you didn't pray to the Sushi…

Jumpin Boba

11900 South St
Cerritos, CA 90703

Erika P. writes: Refreshing watermelon slush, excellent thai iced tea slush, and an immaculate restroom!
The beverages and hygienic facilities earn this establishment 4 stars, and they get an extra star for ditching the Fish 95.9 contemporary Christian crap.  Henry…

Mimi's Cafe

1400 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

John S. writes: "Mimi's is a chain and they are all the same - however, some have better service than others.  That said, out of the two dozen times I have patronized them in over 8 locations, the service has been above average.  The food is great, the portions are…

Sofitel
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8555 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Miss Josephine Z. writes: From the moment we pulled up to valet and until we checked out, we received nothing but phenomenol serice.
Fantastic location.
Modern and refreshing decor.
But...
The rooms were SMALL. for the price that was paid.

PROS: Flat screen TV's. Speaker in the…

Toscana
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11633 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Ari C. writes: One of my local Italian options - and one of eight or so quality Italian restaurants in Brentwood - Toscana is an intimate and comfortable veteran of the local scene, with a dedicated following and excellent food. The dining room is small, with…

99 Ranch Market

140 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Ken K. writes: I wish ALL 99 Ranch locations in San Francisco Bay Area were exactly like this one here in Southern California.

This 99R inside San Gabriel Square shopping plaza occupies a HUGE space, easily bigger than what we consider bigger in SF Bay (like…

Green Tea House Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7226 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

KATELYNN R. writes: This place is amazing. The service is excellent and so is the food. Good prices too. The wonton soup is a fave as well as the chicken fried rice. Parking is scarce but well worth it. Extra bonus - they deliver and they are snappy about it.

The Wine Crush

3131 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Jeff L. writes: The Wine Crush... Our first introduction to wine tasting took place at the Wine Crush two weeks ago. We experienced a very relaxed introduction into wine tasting and the host seemed very knowledgeable. We were completely sold on this place; we even…

EAST/WEST Lounge
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8851 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Eric T. writes: Second on my list of inanimate objects I'd fallate is East/West Lounge.

East/West Lounge, I love you so much I'd swallow.  Do you know what that means to a boy?  I love how sexy you are.  All the wood, glass, scented candles and lack of pretention…

Belmont Pets & LaunderPet

3429 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Krys G. writes: I've been meaning to Yelp this place for a while and forgot until I came across Megan G's review today.

I used to live in the Heights within walking distance of this place (1st and Loma) and have taken only my Mom's dogs here for grooming when she was…

Moun-of-Tunis
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7445 1/2 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Christina W. writes: Good for groups and those who want to enjoy an evening of seeing someone else's belly jiggle besides their own.  First of all, Moun is extremely difficult to find because the sign is actually on the second level of this white midget building on the…

Enoteca Drago
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

410 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Krys G. writes: After girlie mani/pedi combos at Bellacures a mile or so away, Kirstie M and Julie G and I headed here for dinner. Julie, being the LA food scene expert among us had suggested this place since she'd eaten there long ago and had the best carbonara of…

Bombay Sweets & Snacks

18526 Pioneer Blvd
Artesia, CA 90701

Koom D. writes: Yeah baby, for a low-priced dosa and low-priced sweets, this is your place.  They sometimes have specials around mid-August (Independence day).  We scored ourselves jalebi for $1/pound years ago, even if it's $2 a pound now, it's good.  Just make…

The Gaslite
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2030 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Diana H. writes: Question: What's the best thing to say to your tone deaf friend after she completes a rather heinous rendition of Sublime's "Santeria" at a karoake bar in Santa Monica?

Answer: "You looked like you were having so much fun!"

Translation: "You were…

D'amore's Pizza Connection
Neighborhood: Encino

15928 Ventura Blvd Ste 113
Encino, CA 91436

Casey M. writes: the thing that no one here has specified is the fact that this d'amore's pizza connection represents AUTHENTIC THIN CRUST STYLE PIZZA.

aren't you sick of hearing all of your east coast friends complain about how shitty the pizza around here is?? east…

Pacific Theatres at the Grove
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Winfield H. writes: I'm admittedly a creature of habit. For example, every Saturday morning, I have a well-established routine that I rarely deviate from. First of all, I wake up - usually with a little bit of a hangover. Invariably, there's some supermodel sleeping in…

QT Chicago Dogs
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4344 Woodman Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Zach B. writes: They have veggie dogs.  'Nuff said.

Jonathan Wright & Company
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7404 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Amy L. writes: This pleasantly crammed little boutique sells utterly elegant, tasteful stationery with the inimitable texture of classic letterpress.  If you enjoy the look of 19th century engravings and vintage calling cards, you'll find it here, transformed into…