Half-Off Mens & Womens Casual Wear
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

660 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

stephy s. writes: They are still as hip and as in step with the cool threads as they've always been. I've bought skirts, jackets and dresses and without fail it's always an "Oh my god, that is so damn cute, where did you get that!?!" reaction

My usual answer, "Oh ya…

Super Wok Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Encino

5418 Reseda Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Janice W. writes: SUPER WOK!@#!@ the food is okay, but its a fun place!

Koo Koo Roo
Neighborhood: Torrance

21300 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Dalia K. writes: I used to be obsessed with Koo Koo Roo. OBSESSED! Granted it was 8 years ago, but I would seriously go every other day for lunch with my old boss and get their chargrilled chicken bowl (very simple yet declicious with chargrilled chicken breast,…

West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnival
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Trang N. writes: I've been here for Halloween night... it's crowded, fun, and CRAZY!  Watch out for all the divas & drag queens!!!

Don't think the blocked out streets will keep you from getting to the event.  Sure, it is hard to find parking for this event on…

Los Angeles Children's Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown

310 N Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Andrew W. writes: I haven't been here since I was a kid... I remember that I learned how to use chop-sticks correctly inone of the exhibits. That sounds weird but this museum is filled with stuff to satisfy a child's inner-curiousity on how the world works and more! I…

Nook Bistro

11628 Santa Monica Blvd
# 9
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kevin C. writes: Server: What would you guys like to drink?
Buddy: Let me get a glass of Henny.
Server: Sorry, we don't serve gangster drinks here.
Me: ROTFcopter

Server's zing was matched only by the salsa verde that accompanied my steak frites. Nook is like that gal…

Akbar Cuisine of India
Neighborhood: Pasadena

44 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

Ara D. writes: Akbar is not a five star worthy restaurant.

The following makes it a five star restaurant.

Bengan ka Salan [ 5 stars ]
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In attempt to describe this plate of sheer magnificence, I must preface with a short disclaimer: I am not…

Kanpachi

1425 W Artesia Blvd
Ste 27
Gardena, CA 90248

Antho L. writes: This non-descript and modest place gets 5 stars.  Being a lover of sushi, I must say I've never had "omakase" before until dining here.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, "omakase" in Japanese means "up to you".  This is where you…

Sky Bar
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8440 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Melody S. writes: I did chair massage at a corporate event yesterday, and it was quite possibly the Hollywoodest Hollywood party I've ever been to-- something straight out of LA Story.  Anyway, it took place at Sky Bar.  This was my first time at the place, and I'm…

Good Luck Bar

1514 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Scott K. writes: Psssst, hey....

Hey, Scott.....

....no, no, no.... down here. HERE! That's right. It's me...

Your cock.

Your schlong.
Your prick.
The old pork tube.
Whatever...

How you doing up there? Look, uhh, you got a minute?

How come you haven't been to the Good…

East West Players Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

120 Judge John Aiso St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ken N. writes: The granddaddy of all Asian American theatres in the United States.  41 years old, now they are the oldest continuing minority theatre in the U.S.  Can you dig that?  Amazing!  They survived Reagan, Bush I, Bush II, 9/11, the Religious Right - all…

Babette's Feast

4621 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Nadith S. writes: Came here this past weekend with an old friend for lunch. It used to be our favorite spot for leisurely Sunday afternoon meals in the outdoor patio. Mind you, this was before the current owners and management took over. You know, when the service…

Memphis
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6541 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Diana H. writes: If I was judging Memphis on their bread basket alone, I would surely give them five red  shining stars for the best gosh darn biscuits west of the Mississippi!  (Based on a detailed analysis and comparison to KFC's version and the Pillsbury ones that…

The Hideout

112 W Channel Rd
Santa Monica, CA 90402

AJ B. writes: This is my secret spot. It's so secret, in fact, that unfortunately sometimes the secret doesn't get out to who I want it to get out to: hot girls. So here I am yelping it... c'mon hot girls (and guys with hot girls as friends), let's do this.

The…

Hermosa Cyclery
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

20 13th St
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Joan S. writes: Very convenient location, just off the bike path in downtown Hermosa Beach (behind Good Stuff).  If you break down & are mechanically challenged like me, they will get you back on the road.  They also rent bikes (& skates) and sell new ones, too.

Planet Nails & Spa
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8730 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

larissa l. writes: Been going here since they opened, a little pricey, but they take great care of you!

Bed Bath & Beyond
Neighborhood: Canoga Park

6530 Canoga Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303

Edward B. writes: I love this place...  but if you go often like I do, your best bet is to wait for the 20% off coupon that comes in the mail nearly every week.  You can also use competitor coupons to take advantage of this coupon policy.  An ice tray is nice....but…

Sooz & Son Cleaners
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

21314 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Joan S. writes: The success of this business is based on customer service.  "Sooz" (Susan), the owner/operator, is an expert in fabrics, having spent 23 years in the garment industry.   This dedicated, industrious single Mom of a 3-year-old  has a personality that…

Thrift Town
Neighborhood: Canoga Park

21709 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA 91303

Joan S. writes: Everything strange that ever existed passes through the doors of this extraordinary  little place (e.g. wooden French mannequins that looked like graceful skeletons...even the fingers were jointed; I regret not buying one).  This is a…

Solter Plastics Inc

12016 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Joan S. writes: Now here's a treasure:  these people will custom fabricate just about anything for you from plastic.......plexiglass, acrylite, lucite, clarex, shinkolite, kyowalite.  Whew.  Zillions of different colors are available.  You are limited only by your…

Taste of Texas

545 N Citrus Ave
Covina, CA 91723

Daryl I. writes: I just went here for lunch today and I wanted to write up this review while I still had the brisket and BBQ sauce coursing through my veins.  At first glance, it's easy to overlook this place, since the building itself is some sort of converted…

North High School
Neighborhood: Torrance

3620 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504

Lisa I. writes: I don't know how any of the alumni's are giving it 5 stars.

I remember bathrooms without stalls, lipstick marks all over the mirror, the horrid smell of urin & menstraul blood *Shivers*

Not the best HS. I give it a 3. Maybe a 4 now because I saw some…

Pradeep's
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1405 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Lisa H. writes: I've had excellent meals at Pradeep's that were rich in flavor and low in fat.  I've also brought other's to this restaurant and they've loved it!  So I'm more than a bit confused by the lower score's given by most of the other Yelpers.  

My…

Vicente Foods
Neighborhood: Brentwood

12027 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

jim z. writes: One of the last gourmet independently owned supermarkets in this year. Rivals Whole Foods for quality and service. Unfortunately, prices aren't any cheaper.

Tortilla Grill
Neighborhood: Venice

1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Ken N. writes: OK, we're spoiled: Fifteen years ago, we were walking distance from three or four mind-blowingly cheap presto-log burrito and nirvana-inducing taco places in the Mission District of San Francisco, and say what you like about LA's Westside...the best…

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

20940 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Jack F. writes: The Official Motto:  "Look for the Red Face".  I didn't find that particularly amusing. [1]

The above insult notwithstanding, my longtime friend, Vicki E. & I visited Kabuki's Japanese Restaurant on Thursday afternoon. We selected this restaurant…

Gardena Buddhist Church

1517 W 166th St
Gardena, CA 90247

A J. writes: Nice O-bon here. Had a lot of food. Mostly udon and dangos but a few others like teriyaki chicken.I think this is the largest Obon dancing group I've ever seen. I hear they have 2 festival events a year. I wonder what the other is for.

Bristol Farms
Neighborhood: Westwood

1515 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Tara G. writes: I'm at UCLA, just down the road, all the time. So this is now my go-to place for grub. Their hot and cold prep items have all been yummy. Things I've tried that I would recommend: chicken pesto flat bread sandwich, BBQ chicken quesadilla, giant deli…

Ulysses Voyage
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

6333 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Matt P. writes: You know, I have to say... I've been sitting on a solid 2 to 3 star review of this place for the last year or so, and for some reason just never got around to the whining. And I'm really glad I waited, because if there's one thing I can respect, it's…

Arnie Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

735 S Figueroa St
Ste 207
Los Angeles, CA 90017

stephen l. writes: Much to the chagrin of the staff, "the dirtbag" decided to roll into Morton's yesterday to buffer up the belly before a potentially long and hellish night of competitive partying but there is really no reason for me to review Morton's, this place is…

La Dijonaise Cafe et Boulangerie
Neighborhood: Culver City

8703 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Ken N. writes: I was in a really LOUSY mood today - was Valentine's Day happening like ALL DAY TODAY or something?  TRAFFIC - horrific.  And I had to push our reservations to La Dijonaise from 6 to 7 because I was so late, and they were quite obviously annoyed, and…

Le Palais Des Thes
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

401 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Diana H. writes: I was having a lovely Saturday morning roaming the streets of Bev Hills with my fab NY bag, new Marc by Marc Jacob sunglasses, and adorable denim capri pants.  After making some savvy investments at the Anthropologie on Beverly Drive, I scooted my…

Chado International Tea Trading Inc
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8422 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Mike K. writes: This is one of my favorite Lunch Time Indulgence Places.  For a shockingly reasonable rate (i.e. less than 20 smackers), you can order the Afternoon Tea.  It comes, proper colonial British style, on one of those teetering towers of treatiness and…

A Grocery Warehouse
Neighborhood: Echo Park

1489 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Allison F. writes: LOVE. IT.
This place is my go to spot for fresh and cheap produce.  They have so many great Asian vegetables that you won't find at a Von's, plus all the regulars like carrots, etc. for great prices.  You'll find durian here, ya'll.  Additionally,…

University of Southern California

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089

j u m a. writes: I give props to UCLA, they may have better programs in public health, law, business, medicine, and fine arts, all right even B ball. Fine, per the US News and World Report for 2008's best colleges, they're number 25 and USC is 27.  But there are some…

BCD Tofu House

11818 South St
Cerritos, CA 90703

Jay D. writes: Tina and I were actually trying to look for a Thai restaurant and stumbled upon Tofu House. That Thai restaurant was actually in Garden Grove, we weren't even close.  I blame her because she said she knew where she was going. That's the last time I'm…

Niko Niko Sushi
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1755 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Maral A. writes: Never before have i fallen into a food coma eating sushi... Steak & potatoes... of-course, it's expected, but sushi... Hell no! I guess there's a first time for everything!

Holly CRAP are the rolls HUGE. Yes, I'm yelling on purpose

We ordered three…

Armani Casa Boutique
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

157 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

A P. writes: Wow their recent collection is amazing!  The dark woods, the reds, the chagrin accessories!

Hao is right their bedding is amazing and at such great deals during their twice annual sales.  Definitely something to aspire to!

The service is impeccable…

See's Candies
Neighborhood: Torrance

21706 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Richard K. writes: See's Candies are such an institution in Southern California.  This location is where we head for those gifts for grandparents, etc.

I also love that they now have a stand at the airport, so you can grab and go on your trip.