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1. Cafe Midi
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-9860
Categories:
French,
Salad,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
Right in the heart of entertainment and production studios, and near the popular tourist destination of La Brea & Wilshire, is a small restaurant with an amazing menu, Café Midi. Strangely, outside dining is not very common in this area of town.…More »
2. Ahmanson Theatre
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-2772
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Downtown
2nd balcony seats (3rd floor) is great for 1) stargazing, 2) talking to God, 3) if your part of the crew hired to fix something on the ceiling, 4) you're an astronaut, 5) casting for a "Hair Club for Men" commercial (seeing tops of heads is…More »
3. Hot Wings Cafe
MASTER STUDENT OF CHICKEN WINGS UNIVERSITY, SPEAKS.
Yes, I knew from an early age that I loved chicken. Throughout my years in elementary, middle school, and high school -- chicken has been my passion. It wasn't until I ate at Hot Wings Cafe that I…More »
4. Bottega Louie
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
The restaurants' front door opens into a lovely bakery. Absolutely beautiful items, breads, pastries, macaroons, candies, gifts and gift boxes, and already wrapped "to go" sandwiches. First impression - WOW: the volume, and also for the beauty and…More »
5. Stacked
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 542-5068
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Burgers,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Torrance
iStacked + iStuffed = iLike. With an iPad at every table and loaded with a cool STACKED app, it's definitely not for the computer challenged. Also, skinny jeans no more, this is a "wear your polyester pants with the stretch waistband" kind of place!
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2/5/2012
iStacked + iStuffed = iLike. With an iPad at every table and loaded with a cool STACKED app, it's… Read more »
6. VillaBerta
In one of the best Studio City neighborhoods, a lovely surprise awaits you. A 2-story home, perhaps the nicest on the block, hosts a healing and stress-relieving getaway spot, an alternate and low-cost option for studio-close accommodations, and/or…More »
7. Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 224-1507
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: Elysian Park
It's time for DODGERS baseball! (love ya Vinny!) What an outstanding Opening Day 2012, April 10, a special celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Dodger stadium. Kudos to all who prepared, contributed, and performed. After attending many Dodger…More »
8. The Bar at The Culver Hotel
It's hip. It's swank. It's charming. The Bar at the Culver Hotel is a cool place to hang out with your BMF's/BFF's, a date, your partner, your wife/husband, yada yada.
THE SCENE ----
* Valet was personable, and a short distance right into the…More »
9. Beijing Noodle Cafe
Got noodle? Yes. Where? Beijing Noodle Cafe of Las Vegas!
I was recovering from a flu/food-poisoning, and as I was on the mend -- soup, particularly noodle soup, is what this non-medical professional prescribed to self.
Searching online from my…More »
10. Kabul Afghan Cuisine
OMG - the meat! Sooooo tender, and very larger portions!
AMBIANCE -- Darkly lit, and romantic at night. For a casual and intimate setting, it's great to take a co-worker you may have a crush on, or a simply, and less-interesting to write about…More »
11. Musso & Frank Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Hollywood
Signed my first movie deal here awhile ago -- so it's special to me. If you haven't dined here, it's a must at least once in your life. Being the oldest Hollywood restaurant, the walls, ceilings, booths, and the lighting...are very much like a…More »
12. Dog Haus Biergarten
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 683-0808
Categories:
Pubs,
American (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Hot Dogs+burgers+a biergarten without bird poop+tater tots=AWESOME. Loved it. Outdoor area is kept super clean despite having saucy toppings.
AMBIANCE -- With Def Leppard, ZZ Top, Night Ranger, & other supreme 80's rock music playing -- it's casual,…More »
13. Chan Dara Pico Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-4461
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Drool factor: for single guys is VERY HEAVY (...and, the food is good, too). Update: I've now been twice, once for lunch and once for happy hour -- and the drool lives on.
AMBIANCE --- About 40 tables and a decent size bar with 4 flat screen TVs…More »
14. Laurel Tavern
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-0777
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Studio City
For the people, I continue my quest to find the best burger in Los Angeles/CA/USA/EARTH/SOLAR SYSTEM/GALAXY/UNIVERSE. My mission: to document it, and what an awful assignment it is: in fact, it sucks big rocks, and there's moss and bird poop on them.…More »
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1/19/2012
For the people, I continue my quest to find the best burger in LosAngeles/CA/USA/EARTH/S… Read more »
15. Hash House A Go Go
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 804-4646
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Westside
"GO GO" TO HASH HOUSE, BUT "NO NO" DANCING -- I'm a bit embarrased, but I want to provide in advance of you going...with both advice and a warning. No need to dress up in your leotards, a tutu, and your dance shoes (not that I did that or anything,…More »
16. Wirtshaus
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-9291
Category:
German
Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
Wirtshaus is like a day trip to Germany, but the district should be called "New Bavaria". No leiderhosen, Oom Pah Pah, nor German wares adorned. Rather, it's starkly decorated, white, with something written (a poem?) in German with brown…More »
17. Mel's Drive-In
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-0648
Categories:
Diners,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Sherman Oaks
It's 6am & a great place for breakfast in Sherman Oaks! Came here to write, and with all the tables they have (50?), I had lots of room to think, write, and just the right enough of noise and distraction.
I partook in one of 3 morning breakfast…More »
18. Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 889-3060
Categories:
Museums,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Opry at the Ryman, the original, the historic, the classic. Don't be confused as you walk around the building 14 times like some people (initials are "R.B.") looking for "Opryland" -- the sign doesn't exist. Just get yourself right in there! This…More »
19. Ramona's Mexican Delicatessen
Hear ye - hear ye - best known for the being the King of the Vending Machine burritos, it turns out that the whole Royal Court (the hands behind the entire operation) are HERE! Ye see, as the Jester, I say Ramona's is sure to delight your wallet,…More »
20. Umami Burger
Lionel Richie sang to me the other night. All his hits, Hello; Easy; All Night Long; Truly; and my absolute favorite (you guess as I sing it back to you...), "Once, twice, three kinds of pork...and I love you". Which is perfect because that's…More »
21. El Pollo Inka
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-0062
Categories:
Latin American,
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Torrance
I'm LOCO about EL POLLO...INKA! What a nice evening! After not having dined here for years, I really enjoyed myself...and so did my Mom and our long-time family friend from Montreal!
MENU -- Beef, chicken, seafood/shellfish, and veggies (including…More »
22. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Y Cantina
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 542-2270
CSI TORRANCE
Incident: An extreme amount of food eaten
Date: 1/24/2012
Time: 11am-1132am
Arriving at 1144am, I met with the manager. Said person, a male, was the first to be at the buffet, 4 seconds after the hour. Several employees witnessed said…More »
23. Currywurst
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 413-2627
Go to hell fat-free hotdogs! Meghan led me down the path of righteousness...helping me decide on the currywurst with fries....WOW. For the past year or so, I've been on a lowfat/lowcarb/lowcal/cardboar d diet, er, eating regimen. So, I buy a lot of…More »
24. Buffalo Wild Wings
Rosalyn, but with an ooh-la-la. See, when you have a couple of beers and watch LSU get shutout, you don't hear that her name is actually Yocelene. Yep, and I called her Rosalyn a bunch times. She works really hard, moves quick, and zips around the…More »
25. Lucques
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 655-6277
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
This would be a great place for a date, a nice dinner for double-dates, special occasions, out of town special guests, and evening with your parents. My reason, the SUNDAY SUPPER (read below): a perfect choice to celebrate a little dinner with some…More »
26. TAKE A BAO
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 691-7223
Categories:
American (New),
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Studio City
$29 for lunch! Crazy! Okay, I ordered 4 items - I am a little piggy piggy! True, oink oink.
I ordered and ate too much. There, I said it. Throw the book at me, as I am guilty guilty guilty! Sinner! (But everything sounded sooooo good!)
Arriving…More »
27. Killer Shrimp
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 578-2293
Categories:
American (New),
Bars,
Food Delivery Services
Neighbourhood: Marina Del Rey
Dunk eat dunk, chomp chomp chomp. Repeat. It's a bouillabaisse from God.
* Secret sauce (an unofficial recipe breakdown, but a very official taste opinion): broth, rosemary, garlic, onion, cream, tomato, and chili flakes. If you dare to accept this…More »
28. R+D Kitchen
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-3314
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
The Ahi burger is ridic! Alas, but on this night -- it was the Cheeseburger that was the object of my desire, and it was both outstanding in flavor and presented beautifully! Cut in two, it's about 4 inches tall in bun (soft and delish), burger…More »
29. Val Surf
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 769-3060
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Outdoor Gear
Neighbourhoods: Studio City, Valley Village
Positives, management/ownership:
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* WONDERFUL AND HELPFUL staff: you've hired super well. Each and every time I've been - truly, outstanding service.
* Awesome SELECTION.
* Great INVENTORY.
Positives, location:
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30. Metapan Restaurant
From the moment I walked in, this gringo felt very welcomed. What super kind and lovely service! Painted in red, turquoise, and green -- it's kept very clean. This is also great place for local Salvadorean's to hang out. Young and old alike, the…More »
31. Freebirds World Burrito
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 214-4850
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Redondo Beach
Walking in while "All day and all of the night" was rockin' (http://www.youtube.com...), was a great way for Freebirds to make a fantastic first impression with this Yelper. This is Mexicana-Americana at its best: rock and roll, motorcycles, and…More »
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