Real Food Daily
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

414 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

Dawn M. writes: There's no denying it.  The LA area blows SF Bay out of the water when it comes to vegan food.  There are like 100-something vegetarian restaurants in the LA area.  SF people are super obsessed with comparing every aspect of their fine city with…

Akbar
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4356 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Joan S. writes: I GOT CARDED!!!!  I GOT CARDED AT THE DOOR!!!   Holy Crap I have not been carded in ten thousand years.  Mr. Bouncer I think I love you, will you marry me???

Oh.....OK....the bar:  Nice!  Friendly!  Gay and straight, nice mix.

Did I mention I GOT…

Disneyland Resort

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

SAM Y. writes: EXT. THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH - DAY

A YOUNG BOY (8) sits on the stone curb of a rose garden. His hands on his chin and his elbows resting on his knees. He has a concerned look on his face. His mickey ears cap is set beside him on the curb.…

The Avalon Hotel
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

9400 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

stephy s. writes: There was about a 3 year period where all of my friends decided to have their birthday parties here, so I got to be pretty familiar with the digs.

Most of the time we just reserved a few cabanas around the pool and hoped no one fell in :) This was…

Giant Robot Store

2015 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Jaye C. writes: I spy:

- Obey shirts/sweaters!
- Super Mario, Gloomy, Domokun, Snoopy, Ugly Dolls, Hello Kitty, Elmo, etc. stuff toys! http://www.yelp.com/bi...
- coffee table art books, graphic novels, journals, flip books, how-to's, inspiration pieces, et. al.

They…

Seoul Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pico Union, Westlake

1833 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Irene S. writes: ABORT!  MISSION ABORT!  Geez, someone tell me where I can find the rule book that says all korean ajumah waitresses must have a tight-azzzz perm (pama), matte chalky foundation and crimson rouge revlon #28 lipstick freshly applied at all times.  It's…

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Neighborhood: Downtown

555 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Helen Y. writes: am i going to sunday mass or am i going to a museum? the architecture is amazing and the murals are beautiful. the bf and i arrived almost 30 min late but we still enjoyed the sermon and witnessed at least 50 folks get baptized! the bf's favorite…

Spaceland
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

1717 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Joan S. writes: Damn, why didn't I take a photo to add to all these reviews??!!  
I didn't think of it because I was too busy listening to great music and watching all the people who were watching all the people.  Yes, drinks are very strong, be careful.
I regret…

Stan's Doughnuts
Neighborhood: Westwood

10948 Weyburn Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Dave G. writes: I gazed into her eyes when she asked, "If you could be at any place in the world right now, where would you go?"

Before the glimmer in my eye took full effect, I confidently replied "There's nowhere else in the world where I'd want to be right now…

Necromance
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7220 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

reg t. writes: If you walk out of these stores empty-handed, you, my friend, belong in a glass jar on a shelf of "curiosities".

Necromance are actually two stores separated by a few shops in between. Enter and discover all the goodies your dark little heart desires.…

Golden Deli Vietnamese Restaurant

815 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Anh T. writes: If my dates don't already have the yellow fever, they will once I'm done with them. This happens for many good reasons. Although I can't divulge all of my secrets, I can say that my people make damn good food.

Although GD isn't really a first or…

Santee Alley
Neighborhood: Downtown

Santee Street
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Winfield H. writes: I decided to add some bling to my look, so I headed down to Santee Alley to buy a new watch.  This place is a madhouse of humanity.  Even though the alley is a couple blocks long, it's not really necessary to check out the whole length of the alley…

Four Seasons Hotel

300 S. Doheny Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Rob L. writes: One of my sisters was married here this past weekend. Not only was I able to see her get married to a great guy, but I got to enjoy several aspects of this hotel, including staying here for the weekend. Yes, this place is amazing and top of the line.…

Carney's Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8351 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069

stephy s. writes: Really? What's not to love about Chili on a train? Big fat hotdogs just bursting with juices from parts you will never be able to clearly identify and a burger so tasty and sloppy that you will make a first date proud. Well that is unless your date…

Versailles Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

1415 S La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Diana H. writes: I have been living in fear for the past couple months.  I've been desperately wanting to review Versailles, but my bravery takes an Oscar de la Hoya-like beating when it comes to critisizing a place that is so clearly adored by my fellow yelpers.…

Arcana Books On the Arts
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1229 3rd St Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Joan S. writes: An independent bookstore, one of the few holding on in this sky-high-rent district.  Beautiful selection of art books and collector's books.  (Check their website for rare/collectible books that would make exceptional gifts.)  Most books on the…

Venice Beach Boardwalk

1800 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

heather g. writes: I like walking pretty much anywhere sunny by the beach. There's plenty of people watching to do, and lots of stuff to look at, and when I'm feeling lonely there are plenty of bums to ask me for change or offer me drugs and sex... doesn't get better…

Gordon Biersch Brewing
Neighborhood: Burbank

145 S San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

Alvin V. writes: This Gordon Biersch in Burbank is pretty damn HUGE...

But compared to it's sister location in Pasadena it wasn't all that.

The service is great and the food is OK. But when my friends and I were craving their famous garlic fries, we were disappointed…

Kiehls Since 1851
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1516 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

George D. writes: i love this place.  

earlier this year i got to thinking that washing my face with just water MIGHT not be enough to keep me looking nice and young.  so after looking around a bit and after some advice from my overly metro friends i hit up kiehl's.…

Swork Coffee
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

2160 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Dave A. writes: Fearsome Dave reporting live from the Swork in Eagle Rock Ca.

I just parked in a paid lot around the corner. There were over 2 hours left in the meter. Score! Even if I had to pay it's only .25 an hour.

I heard there was wifi here and this reporter has…

Los Angeles County Arboretum

301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

Shauna D. writes: Peacocks, pretty.  Peafowl, not so much.  

But I'll feed 'em either way.  I love the dispensers of food you put coinage in for pellets to feed the birdies.  

I'm on the fence whether or not I like them clipping their wings so they don't run off (though…

Union Station
Neighborhood: Chinatown

800 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

stephy s. writes: Awwwhhh, Union Station.

This place holds a very special place in my heart as it was the place that brought my then BF to me every other weekend from SD. It was also the place of our first date weekend's close and I dunno, there is something just so…

Echigo

12217 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kaz S. writes: I've been in a rut of going to Hide every week with a bunch of friends for sushi.  I had gotten used to the all you can eat cheaply, rowdy, dependable, friendly (Japanese conversation with Yuji, the sushi chef...asking how his son is, saying hi to…

Fatburger
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1218 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Eli G. writes: Fat fries rock! this place taught me the joys of egg on burger, such a perfect fusion of love and happiness. i only go here twice a year but i always enjoy it. 5 stars for the fried egg teachings and a solid consistent burger chain.

i was also happy…

Sand Dune Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

33rd & Bell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Erica C. writes: Yelp will make you fat, if you let it.  You don't have to let it.  A few days ago, the Sand Dune Park was featured in the "Spotlight on Best of Yelp" section on the homepage. A slow day at work allowed me to click on here and read up a bit. As soon…

Lucky Boy Drive-In Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pasadena

640 S Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91105

Gin-Chong T. writes: Darling, I'm sorry, but it's over.

Please don't cry. I will always remember how we met at Johnnies: http://www.yelp.com/bi... and remember our short, fiery time fondly.

However, I've found another. Please don't ask me to explain because I can't. It…

California Chicken Cafe
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

2005 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

John M. writes: A recap of my Monday night:

[Blurry fade-in and dreamy sounds]
I'm out of breath and breathing for dear life, hunched over. I barely muster enough energy to look up at the scoreboard... "John M  |  USA  |  1:42.96" ...as the crowd goes wild.…

Portillo's

8390 La Palma Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90621

Holly T. writes: I didn't know much about Portillo's going in, other than it had something to do with hot dogs and Chicago. But, as I was going for the first time with an authentic native Chicagoan, I thought I'd be in good hands.

As I drove up,  it was kind of…

Bryan Kest's Power Yoga
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

522 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chelsee H. writes: Yoga classes in Los Angeles seem to vary greatly.  There's the ones with Hollywood-type blondes in LuLu Lemon outfits & makeup who don't seem to sweat despite the heat and movements.  There's the one-hour "gym yoga" classes,  teeming with people of…

El Capitan Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6838 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Myko L. writes: Bunny!

My most recent experience with the El Cap was Friday night for the Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along in 3D!  Yep, 3D!  Double yep, Sing-along!  I love the movie but seeing it at the El Cap is a totally enhanced experience!  Jaychan and I…

Elixir
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8612 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Matt P. writes: The store is gone, but the product remains! (http://www.elixirtonic.../) And thank god for that, because I'm definitely willing to tithe half my income for this shit. Like I seriously considered becoming a greedy wholesaler just to get my hands on a…

Pita Kitchen
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

14500 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Victoria C. writes: Wow!  What a find!!!

After a day of shop-hopping on Ventura Blvd., we popped into the Pita Kitchen for a late lunch.  Definitely a great little find.  Good greek food made by real greeks!

The food here was really good.  We decided to go for the gyros…

Locanda Veneta
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8638 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Amy K. writes: Took dad out to Locanda Veneta on 3rd Street in Beverly Hills for dinner. Sumptuous was what I'd call it! This place has star power. From the moment you walk in till the end of the meal you are just treated well. There's so many nummy items on the…

The Olde Ship

709 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

Annie P. writes: This place smells like vinegar and beer. Delicious.

The bar is always stocked full of proper english drinks along with proper english bar keeps. Usually super attractive, but anyone one with brittish accent gets bonus points even if they're fug.

The…

Grounds Bakery Cafe

6277 E Spring St
Long Beach, CA 90808

Holly T. writes: The beauty of Yelp is that someone can turn you on to something in your own hood that's been hiding right under your nose the whole time!

I can't even begin to tell you how long I've been looking for a place anywhere in the vicinity where you can buy…

Kiriko

11301 W. Olympic Boulevard
Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Mel D. writes: Coming here reminded me of losing my virginity.  

The whole time I was thinking "Why didn't I do this sooner?!"  and then "OMG, can I do that again?!"

The boy had such good things to say about Kiriko, his go-to sushi place.  He had so many good things…

Il Pastaio Restaurant
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

400 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Kaz S. writes: Stopped for lunch on a shopping day.  I'm super picky with Italian food; and this place passed.  Thanks to Mike S. for recommending this place, it is a little outside of my SM comfort zone, but since I was in the area, I checked in for a late lunch…