D'amore Famous Pizza Connection

12910 Magnolia Blvd Ste G
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Jeff K. writes: Flashback to the front door of an average house in suburbia, circa 80's thru early 90's.  We will see a long montage of various pizza delivery men, some from Pizza Hut, some from Dominoes, dropping off various pizzas.  For one brief period in time we…

Sushi Mac
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8474 W 3rd St Ste 106
Los Angeles, CA 90048

heather g. writes: There is something wrong when  I receive better service at Sushi Mac than I do at high end restaurants. With that said at $2.75 a plate I'm not that picky over quality or service, but surprisingly enough the food is tolerable and tasty (not epic, but…

Miceli's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1646 N Las Palmas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

stephy s. writes: I give this place 5 stars for more than just the food. This is a landmark people, a slice of yesteryear if you will and if you can't feel the charm and history oozing out of its red booths and stained glass windows, then perhaps you oughta order…

House of Chan Dara
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

310 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Skye R. writes: Asian Hooters.  With the ridiculous amount of hot waitresses, there's nothing else to call this place.  The thing that makes it NOT like Hooters, though, is that the food is actually good.  Four-star good.

Casa Vega
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

13301 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Nick E. writes: Or, as a friend of mine calls it when he's drunk, Vasa Kega.

Ever wonder what happens to washed-up 80s rockers who are so obscure they can't even get a table at the Rainbow? If so, well, welcome to Casa Vega!

The food? Well, this is a sit-down Mexican…

Residence Inn by Marriott
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

1177 S Beverly Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Emily S. writes: My husband and I stayed here for the location.  Very close to Rodeo Drive and walking distance to a nice grocery store.  We were able to regularly utilize our kitchen in our room.  But towards the end of our trip, we found out that there is a huge…

The Paley Center for Media
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

465 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Audrey W. writes: For reference the Museum of Television and Radio is not exactly a museum. Its more like a Television and Radio library. On the first floor there is a store, where you can buy a variety of dvd's of great shows from years past. On the second floor, you…

Mexico City
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

2121 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

lulu H. writes: About 4 months after I moved out of the apt with Kittae (H kept his kid, and I took the cat), I had dinner with Keith at Mexico City and shared with him this turn of events in my social life.  

Rather than waste time with the boring aspects of…

Second Spin
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1332 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dave D. writes: For me, Tower Records was like a poison that soured me on the whole retail music and DVD business. In the end there was just no point in buying anything there when you knew you could find it much cheaper on Amazon. And it wasn't always like that. I…

Dominick's Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8715 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

stephy s. writes: Yay Dominick's!

So this place has definitely seen some changes over the years. Back in my early 20's I used to come here for drinks cuz this is where you could meet "older" guys, which at that silly age were dudes who were maybe 30? Silly. Then over…

Joseph's Cafe
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1775 Ivar Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Maral A. writes: ****Update: 4/14/2007****

I love Joseph's, yes I do...I love Joseph's, how 'bout youuuu?

This place never disappoints. Even if there is a grumpy dude at the door, we (the girls -Ti, Diana, Sarah and me) always have a great time dancing the night away.…

Marlborough School
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Moye I. writes: Not quite 5 stars, but truly a fine education. The classes are small and intimate, which can often lead to wonderful, scandalous gossip, hardcore school pride, truly awesome teachers, really great sex-ed (nothing like y and sometimes, a girl in your…

Fantasia Billiard
Neighborhood: Burbank

131 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

Victoria C. writes: Last night some Yelpers and I met up to shoot some pool.  This was a pretty cool place.
-Lots of tables
-Lots of waitresses coming around often
-Good quality sticks that were in good shape
-A nice big bar with friendly bartenders
-A outside area where…

Arado Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Koreatown

4001 Wilshire Blvd Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Jonathan W. writes: Korean sushi? Oxymoronic, I know, but Koreans tend to have their own swagger when it comes to crafting foods of the world (think jjajangmyeon, etc etc) and it's not bad if you go to the right places. I never actually knew hwedubbop (a bibimbop-like…

CerritosAllStars.com

Cerritos, CA 90703

Paul A. writes: "ohhh (four-letter expletive), this is my jaaammmm!" I can't help nodding my head like i'm in Method Man's "All I Need" music video or itch for a dance floor every time I got this station open on iTunes.  When I'm not bumping my own, this just makes…

Paint Shop
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

319 S Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

victoria r. writes: Very clean and organized. You instantly feel comforted and cozy once you enter, Would def. recommend making an appointment before walking in. Jennifer was awesome. Very precise. My first choice in nail salons in LA. A bit more pricey then Bellacures…

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7000 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

Brett D. writes: Oh Roosevelt Hotel, I'm so disappointed in you. Now take a time out and go to your room. As a matter of fact, I think your "Deluxe King Suite" would be a great place to begin your 10 minutes in the bad corner since there is certainly nothing 'deluxe'…

La Bottega Marino
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

203 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

carlos a. writes: I'm willing to forgive La Bottega Marino - maybe it was just me?

The location is killer, on the very trendy Larchmont st. So trendy that I saw 3 celebs in the 45 minutes I lunched here.

I brought my mother here for lunch and we started off with the…

Le Petit Greek
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

127 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Anh T. writes: When an old flame called me up, I was surprised to find that it was not during the usual drunk dial / booty call hours (i.e. post 2 AM). Even more surprisingly, he wanted to meet and catch up, knowing full well he was no longer on my "to do" list.…

Ice Kiss
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3407 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Gin-Chong T. writes: I have been trying to talk my girl into a kiss ever since we started going out, but no matter what I tried, I couldn't--to borrow a line from the Rolling Stones--"get no satisfaction."

Believe me, I used EVERYTHING from my bag of tricks: being nice,…

Nancy's Diner
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1550 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Joan S. writes: Well, I thought I had already discovered all the little 'hidden treasure' eating places in South Redondo.  I was wrong!  Nancy's is squished away in a parking lot behind some stores (near Albertson's & the carwash).  The building is RUN DOWN & that…

California Roll & Sushi Fish
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

125 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Daniel P. writes: What it is with Korean-owned sushi spots trying to pass themselves off as Japanese?!  It's so...Korean.  Anyways so there's three of them and I used to frequent the one in Los Feliz but hand's down the one on Larchmont is the best.  

The sushi is…

Housenka
Neighborhood: Torrance

1880 W Carson St
Ste A
Torrance, CA 90501

Peter P. writes: I have to give this place 5 stars until proven otherwise.  I was there for lunch, which is a very scaled down menu.  The price, for what I got is great... and the atmosphere is very nice in there... fast and efficient service too

Sugar Paper
Neighborhood: Westwood

1749 Ensley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Akiko T. writes: I could live at stores like these... similar merchandising as PaperSource and Soolip paperies.  I am fanatical about adorable stationery, wrapping papers, ribbon and personalized letterhead!

We came in here while waiting for our order to be completed…

Phoenix Inn Chinese Cuisine
Neighborhood: Alhambra

208 E Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801

Yuko Y. writes: Apparently the fellow Yelper Zalina L was gonna make some traditional Chinese dinner for her friends, but instead decided to invite them to her family's favorite Chinese restaurant and enlighten them with authentic Chinese course meal.  Along with…

Alejo's Presto Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

8343 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Kit S. writes: Charming, I thought. But I also think plastic lawn decor is kind of attractive, especially the pink flamingo variety. So.

I came here with the manfriend after he hit some golf balls and I swung a large metal stick haphazardly in the general direction…

Red Car Brewery & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Torrance

1266 Sartori Ave
Torrance, CA 90501

Ags P. writes: Red Car rocks!  Okay, so I'm going to give it four stars because I need to go one more time to try the beer, so I can possibly upgrade it to 5 stars.  I know, I'm lame for going to a brewery and not having the beer.  WTF, Ags?  LoL!   I wasn't in the…

Hakone Sushi
Neighborhood: Harbor City

1555 Sepulveda Blvd
Ste G
Torrance, CA 90501

Carrie N. writes: Lunched on a Saturday - I was on foot - my car was at the car doctor so I wandered this suburbia strip mall to satiate my hunger.  I dont know how so many people end up at Yoshinoya (sorry, a little vomit in my mouth) when this place serves such…

Taiko Restaurant
Neighborhood: El Segundo

2041 Rosecrans Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245

.Ronnie. M. writes: Gold-digger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 1

El Segundo, CA -

I found another grazing area. Roaming in packs of four to five, they look so prime and vulnerable. Judging by their lazy yet confident nature, it seems that they are familiar with this strange…

Pacific Design Center
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8687 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Gourmet G. writes: This West Hollywood design complex, a stunning architectural achievement unto itself, consists of two buildings - Blue and Green - housing some one hundred thirty showrooms featuring furniture, fabrics, floorcoverings, architectural products,…

Petersen Automotive Museum
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Mona M. writes: While most everything that can be said about this place, has been said. I would like to add.... What's up with women not being into cars mostly?

There was a time when cars and boys and girls were just about all that was on my mind. Related? Perhaps.…

Penguins Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

800 S Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 8
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Antho L. writes: I concur!  Penguin's has probably the best frozen yogurts around!  I do remember when they were cropping up all over the place it seemed as the frozen yogurt fad took off in the 80s.  

In college, I got hired for a summer job by a small startup…

Harry Winston Jewelers
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

371 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

JayChan H. writes: I'm only wishing I could review HW as an actual client.

I spent ten minutes IN the store looking at lovelies and the next two hours OUT of the store looking for a rich "potential ex-husband" to buy me something...anything....p lease!

Ohhhh look there's…

Asanebo
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: CHEAP....this place is not

DEELISH...this place most certainly is

WORTH GOING BACK...yes, but only with someone else's corporate card

RECOMMEND...absolutely, but it really is more of a specialty dish and sashimi kind of place, so don't expect to order…

Senor Fish No 2
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Ed C. writes: Edgar was driving down the street, mindin' Edgar's own business, listening to Stevie B's "Spring Love" when Edgar saw Senor Fish No 2 just sitting there minding HIS OWN business - so Edgar drove up to him. This is how it went:

Edgar: Hola, Senor Fish…

California Roll Factory

11629 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kit S. writes: You're starving, it's 9 and all the usual suspects are closed. What do you do? If you're me and the manfriend, you end up at California Roll Factory, which I had until now avoided because ... well, it's called the California Roll Factory, the…