Rumor Mill
Neighborhood: Culver City

11739 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Karri L. writes: Delicious coffee! I wanted a pick me up that was not the usual Starbucks down the street and I was stoked to find this place near my work.

Got a Vanilla Latte and banana nut bread and thoroughly enjoyed both. The wireless Internet and public computer…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Neighborhood: Torrance

21500 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

.Ronnie. M. writes: Border's has a better sale section.

I like this place because I can walk from the mall. I know I know. Border's is down the street. Did anyone tell you every time you start your car you use a little more gas? Is that an Urban Legend? Well, I believe.…

Zabies
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3003 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Eli G. writes: we were planning on a quick fast taco lunch, and on the walk over i smelled burger. but not from the counter, something closer and more delightful.

i see a sign, it says "burger,"
i say "burger?"
coworkers examined the sign.
all of them thinking,…

Clearman's North Woods Inn

14305 Firestone Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638

Keith S. writes: while gentrification is clearly a bitch, the the "McDonald-izing" of every freakin' square inch of southern california land is also equally as unfortunate.  I find it beyond tragic that a joint like North Woods Inn has absolutely no chance of…

Sergio's Mexican Restaurant

1031 E Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740

Pooja B. writes: This is another Glendora staple... Great Mexican food and the prices are really reasonable. The chips and salsa are always on hand and the staff is super friendly. I always get either the carne asada or taquitos. They also have some of the best…

Ishigo Bakery Inc

15934 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247

Aunny D. writes: Sadly, Ishigo Bakery is closed.  

Everytime we had a birthday or special occassion we got our cakes from this little Japanese Bakery.  I keep calling the phone number hoping this is a nasty joke but nobody answers.  

This really makes me want to cry.

Cortina's Italian Market

2175 W Orange Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804

Remy E. writes: I've only been here once, but it was quite a treat.  I got the Cortina's special and I loved it.  You can't go wrong with an Italian sandwich, all spicy and tasty with all those meats and pepperoncini's, onions, italian dressing etc.  Yum!  My…

The Ambrose
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1255 20th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Deidre H. writes: Five Stars just for the morning breakfast and for winning an sustainability design award!

Great beds, Great bath products!

SPCA

7700 E. Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815

Monique D. writes: This animal shelter is wonderful. They rescue dogs, cats, bunnies and I think reptiles and amphibians too.

They are really particular about who they allow to adopt. You have to fill out a questionnaire.
I saw them turn 2 guys away who wanted to adopt…

Lomeli's Italian Restaurant

1000 E. Bastanchury Road
Fullerton, CA 92835

Stacey C. writes: Though my husband doesn't maintain a Yelp profile, he does use Yelp to find special places like Lomeli's to take me out for din din like a good hubby should!

We visited last Saturday night around 7:30pm and had to wait about 15 minutes, which is fine…

Fabiolus Cafe No 2
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6270 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Kim B. writes: The homemade ciabatta bread is out of this world.  Great little place.  Very quaint and romantic.  

The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because we were there on a 90+ degree day and they don't have air conditioning.  It was stifling…

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11660 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Harry H. writes: There's a gap between your $2-4 fast food burger and the $10+ gourmet burger you find at various restaurants. I like the latter every once in awhile, but $18 for a burger isn't something I like to do regularly.

Barney's fills that gap quite nicely,…

Kinokuniya Bookstores
Neighborhood: Downtown

123 Astronaut E. Onizuka St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Akiko T. writes: After eating the painfully spicy #2 bowl of ramen at Orochon in unbearable 105 degree weather... (Don't ask, it was the s/o's idea to have lunch at Orochon) We ran through the sweltering heat quickly to get to the car.  Saw Kinokuniya and I…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

14119 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

heather g. writes: This buy far is the best TJ's in LA. It's clean, they usually are stocked up. The staff is almost always awesome, the produce is fresh... all in all it's just frickin awesome, not to mention Farm Boy is next door, which is also...  frickin awesome!…

Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante

550 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

Robin Z. writes: If decor could scream, you'd need earplugs here. It's a tad loud.

I'm still looking for that tab of acid I misplaced a while ago. I was high and you should never hide something when you're stoned. I should know better by now. But if I'd that tab, I'd…

T N T's Aloha Cafe
Neighborhood: Torrance

24032 Vista Montana
Torrance, CA 90505

Eimi M. writes: if you try anything here it has to be the miso soup and pancakes (be sure to ask for a side of peanut butter to put on the pancakes....i swear it is freaking awesome...and the waitress will probably chuckle at your request)

The Daily Pint
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2310 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Matt L. writes: I have never heard it said that a pint a day will keep the doctor away (although this may perhaps be a common colloquialism in certain parts of the United Kingdom); similarly, I am unsure as to the long term health effects of a daily visit to the…

By Brazil Restaurant
Neighborhood: Torrance

1615 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501

SAM Y. writes: f korean bbq. brazilian bbq owned by koreans beats in every time. and they got chinese hot sauce too!

all the meats were good, the buffet items were good, the staff was good. what really separates this place from the back is the service. owner…

Bam Bam Barbeque

853 E Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740

alyson t. writes: this place came highly recommended by a coworker. the first time i tried it i was i n heaven. the best bbq that i knew of was in south central LA. not a nice place to drive for bbq. Stan and his nephew have always been very nice and friendly, the…

Hana Haru Japanese Restaurant

956 S Grand Ave
Glendora, CA 91740

Veronica R. writes: Their sushi is decent, but i love the combo with chicken and beef teryiaki.  Their meat is wonderfuly cut and very tender.  Their tempura is good as well, but I come for the meat.  Reasonably priced, nice servers, rarely crowded.

Pinnacle Peak

269 W Foothill Blvd
San Dimas, CA 91773

Dr. Groovy .. writes: Wow! I came out of this place weighing 30 ounces more and a few beers. I had their 30 oz. steak and some Guinness. It was delicious! A friend of mine recommended it. If you get your steak medium, its nice, soft, and juicy! I think i may go tonight…

Red Bull-Sugar Free
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1740 Stewart Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Kristina R. writes: A Bill has been created legally prohibiting me from ingesting Red Bull or sugar.  It's in Committee, ready to go the House, and soon it will be a Law.

But THIS Red Bull doesn't HAVE sugar.

Can anyone say, "LOOPHOLE?"

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Ziba Beauty
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10800 W Pico Blvd
Westside Pavillion
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Jennifer S. writes: I'm not much for waxing. After each session I've had, I walk out with blistery sensitive skin for the rest of the day, and for those of us who tend to the upper lip area - this means one angry red mustache.

So last week, after hearing such rave…

A Votre Sante
Neighborhood: Brentwood

13016 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Enjella L. writes: This is where we had my sister's 30th birthday party.

She *was* a vegetarian too. I was able to convert her - years after my 2 year vegetarian stint. So I picked a place where she could choose and eat freely.

They did a good job on coming out with…

Bagel Nosh
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1629 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90407

Kaz S. writes: please don't ask questions.  I had to get breakfast to go for the past 4 days at 10am.  Stuck around 16th and Wilshire without a car.
Since I've gotten sick from Fromin's deli 2 blocks away, I had no choice.  Of course, if I had a car, I'd drive to…

Campanile

624 S La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Lovey C. writes: happy birthday to you... happy birthday to you... happy birthday dear diana h, happy birthday to you!

on to the review...

one of the workers in a suit really wanted to make sure i chose the right white wine since they didn't serve riesling by the…

Johnny Rockets
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7507 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Vincent T. writes: I have to give this Johnny Rockets kudos for being one of the cleaner JR establishments I've been to...and I also found money on the floor so I must also congratulate them on their generosity.

A funny thing, though, the toilet seat is tagged (etched)…

The Blue Room
Neighborhood: Burbank

916 S San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

frank L. writes: There's one inherent problem with writing about Bardom: it's nearly impossible to recall a night's events through a drunken fog.  It's like gazing at a reflection on a window, you know what you're looking at, but you can't make out any of the…

Siam Cabin

13548 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Vincent P. writes: (I swear Im not a 3 year old... I just spell like one...)

ok my favorite Tai place in the Valley...for the Quality...

great coconut curry
Great PaI ti...

I didn't get soda but would have been apaled by the chargeing for refils...this is america! ....…

The Slice
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

915 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

WAFFLES H. writes: there are milestones in life, milestones where you realize more about yourself, like the day you actually do quit smoking-or the day you get ROTD-I have yet to experience either. well one, i don't smoke and two, i said yeettt.

WITH THAT said, on…

Bookstar
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12136 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: When I don't want the cold process of simply ordering via Amazon and actually want to smell the aroma of paper products and enjoy the sounds of silence coupled with pages gently turning in aisles, I come here.

Located right in the heart of the Ventura…

Babette Bakery

1404 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813

Cidne W. writes: Q:  What the hell is a panini?

...

If you don't look closely you'll miss it.  Flanked by a liquor store, video store, pharmacy and check cashing place, and a considerable homeless contingent,  this little bakery is quite surprising.  So after an…

Papa Jakes Sub Shop
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

9527 Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

EJ K. writes: Papa Jake's is a rare beachy treat for those of us stuck in the Beverly Hills area, where medicore salads and wraps are everywhere, literally.  I had a Chinese Chicken Salad ask me for directions the other day.  Alright, maybe not but it sure seems…

Sushi Zen
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8163 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Karri L. writes: Well I have personally never had a bad experience here yet... quite pleasant actually. This hidden nook resides on the block on santa monica, but to find parking pull into the driveway that leads into a shopping center but is actually available to…

Salo-Salo Grill

18300 Gridley Rd Ste A
Artesia, CA 90701

Mike L. writes: A year ago at the Elite party at Seven Hollywood, I encountered an interesting Yelper.

He introduced himself to me as an avid reader of my reviewers and flattered me with some kind words of compliments. We discussed many things about places and food.…

Handy J Car Wash

12681 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Gail H. writes: The best part of having a white car is that I can get away without washing it often!  I'm lazy, I admit it.  I'm also a procrastinator.  So....when I do give in and head up Washington Blvd. to Handy J Car Wash, my car is soooo ready to be bathed.…

Diana's La Bonita Restaurant & Deli

300 E Sepulveda Blvd
Carson, CA 90745

Ernie G. writes: While this won't win any gastronomic awards from Rick Bayless and Diana Kennedy, this place does a decent job slinging out tacos, burritos, and other Mexican combos.

Marukai Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

123 S. Onizuka St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Shelley H. writes: It is so much better now that Marukai has moved across the court.  The store is cleaner and brighter and the isles much wider in order to maneuver around obachans daintily pushing their carts of 20lb bags of rice. Just shy of twice the size of the…