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These dog friendly places will have you going on doggie adventures.

 1. Venokado

7714 Fountain Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1600

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  7/23/2011

My friends, always remember rule number one of being a bachelor: have more of whatever SHE is drinking back at your place.  For this date, that means I need some red wine.

Now, I don't know my ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to wine.  I'm…More »

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 2. Veggie Grill

8000 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7575

Categories: Vegan, American (New), Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

I used to not believe in organic. I'm still not 100% sure what it means. It's probably just food that is farmed inefficiently and has more bugs. Yet Veggie Grill has at least convinced me that organic can be delicious.

I'm surprised that vegetarians…More »

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 3. The Cheesecake Factory

7871 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 889-1500
4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

Good fresh food at an affordable price with great people watching.  The portion sizes are large enough that you'll be taking some food home with you.  I think that Cheesecake Factory is probably one of the best large chain restaurants.  And I'm not…More »

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 4. Stout

1544 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-3801

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  7/14/2011

Thank God that I don't have Manorexia.  You know, anorexia for men.  How dreadful.  I think that it may even be worse than Brolimia (belimia for bros).  With such an affliction, how would I be able to enjoy such a delicious burger?

Stout wins the…More »

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 5. Brick Sport Performance Training

7811 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 315-0700

Categories: Gyms, Martial Arts, Yoga

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/23/2011

This gym slaps your gym on the ass and then when your gym turns around to see who it was, this gym gives your gym a tittie twister.

I started out with the one week free pass.  I could only go two times in that week.  Not because I was too busy; they…More »

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 6. Xai Verandah Lounge

7677 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 969-0090

Categories: Hookah Bars, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2011 ROTD 3/31/2012

You'll rarely ever hear me say this, but I'm drunk with love.  I think I piddled a little in my pants when I first arrived here.  I'm addicted and I don't want rehab.

I called before coming and I coyly asked if they allowed cigar smoking.  Kim said…More »

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 7. Silver Lake Dog Park

1873 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Category: Dog Parks

Neighbourhood: Silver Lake

4.0 star rating
  12/9/2011

I don't know if I should thank the genius that put a dog park next to a water reservoir or if I should be mad at the idiot that put a dog park next to a water reservoir.  Perhaps that's the same person.

What a great use of space to make otherwise…More »

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 8. Liquid Juice Bar

8180 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 300-8070

Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  8/3/2011

I knew that I was going to like this place.  The location is awesome.  It's across the street from my barber and a few doors down from my local cigar shop.  Plus, they're putting in new restaurants in nearby storefronts.  What I didn't realize is who…More »

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 9. Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino

3535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-3311

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  8/3/2011

A one nighter in Vegas is always a good time and I got the Pet Stay dog-friendly room so Maddy could come along.  Just to fill you in, those pictures with the dogs playing poker is not true.  Maddy does not have opposable thumbs to be able to hold…More »

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 10. Skooby's Hot Dogs

6654 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 468-3647

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

Don't even think about opening that calorie counter app on your smart phone.  Let me just lay it out there for ya: if you're going to Skooby's... then you're off the diet.

Now I'm a guy that really likes hot dogs.  I don't care if they're all lips and…More »

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 11. Poinsettia Recreation Center

7341 Willoughby Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-5014

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

I had heard that this park was a great place to take my dogs that was fenced in and had grass.  "Fantastic," I thought.  Not 100% acurate: there are plenty of open gates in the fence and there are signs to keep your dog on leash.  Well, I don't live…More »

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 12. O! Burger

8593 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 854-0234

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/3/2011

Thank goodness for the immigration policies of the United States.  We've allowed Andy, the South African owner of O! Burger, to delight us with his delicious burgers.  He's going to give you friendly efficient service with a smile and warm greeting.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/21/2011

    Drop everything, get in the car RIGHT NOW, and drive yourself down to O! Burger.

    I had the best… Read more »

 13. JG's Cafe

7356 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-3822

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  7/2/2010

I sat on the outdoor sidewalk-side seating area with my two dogs, Jack & Maddy, on a Friday afternoon.  The waitress, Natalie (say it with a French accent), was very attentive and friendly.  They brought a water bowl for Jack & Maddy and I took…More »

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 14. Tailwaggers

801 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 658-2222

Category: Pet Stores

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2010

I had some coffee at the coffee shop next door, The Commissary, and happened upon this pet store.  Upon entering my two dogs and I were greeted kindly by the staff and not only did they give treats to my dogs on the spot, but they also gave us a free…More »

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 15. Coffee Commissary

801 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 782-1465

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2010

The drinks are good and poured with care.  Water is help yourself and free.  Very good place to bring your dog for outside seating (and next to a pet store, Tailwaggers).  Staff is friendly.

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 16. William S Hart Park & Off-Leash Dog Park

8341 De Longpre Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 848-6308

Category: Dog Parks

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  8/8/2010

My dogs, Jack and Maddy, love coming to this dog park.  There are all kinds of dogs that come here: big, small, friendly, aggressive, energetic, chill, slobbery, barking... the dog-owners come in the same varieties.

There's no grass, it's all mulch.…More »

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 17. Astro Burger No 4

7475 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 874-8041

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

2.0 star rating
  8/3/2010

Not totally terrible, but nothing special either.  I had the pastrami burger with cheese and onion rings with fresh squeezed orange juice ($14 total).  The onion rings were pretty good, but the burger was so so.  Next time I have something unhealthy,…More »

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 18. Pink's Hot Dog

709 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 931-4223

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  7/24/2010

Look, if all you want is a hot dog, then you can go to AM/PM and get a hot dog for 99 cents and put all the toppings you want on it and not have to wait in line.  And here's the shocker: it's not health food... it's a freakin' hot dog, made of lips…More »

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 19. V Cut Smoke Shop & Lounge

8172 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-5959

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tobacco Shops

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  8/8/2010

What a great man-cave!  The ventilation is good and it doesn't get overly smoky inside.  You can always sit outside and chill with a (nonalcoholic) drink.  There is a coffee shop a couple stores down to get a sandwich and a beverage.

The staff and the…More »

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 20. Plummer Park

7377 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-6530

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

Three words: Indian Food Picnic.  Bombay Grill is a stone's throw away and you can get some great Indian food to-go and bring it to the benches at Plummer Park.  It's well-lit at night and very safe.  Great for people watching too.

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 21. Farmers Market

6333 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-9211

Category: Farmers Market

Neighbourhood: Mid-City West

4.0 star rating
  9/5/2010

The farmers have really evolved in the past 100 years.  They're not just selling fruit and vegetables anymore.  Farmers Market is an outdoor area that has a plethora of dining options that are food court style, you go up to the counter and order then…More »

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 22. The Grove

189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(888) 315-8883

Category: Shopping Centers

Neighbourhood: Mid-City West

3.0 star rating
  9/5/2010

It's an outdoor mall with great people watching and you can bring your dogs.  The water fountain at the central square has a water show set to music that plays regularly.  The shopping is all medium to high end corporate chain stores.  There's no mom…More »

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 23. 2nd Street Cigar Lounge & Gallery

124 W 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 452-4427

Category: Tobacco Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2011

Welcoming, comfortable, and friendly.  That's exactly what a cigar lounge is about.  Louis was cleaning the windows and mopping the floors the afternoon that I came in.  He was friendly, inviting, and helpful.  After he got his work done, he lit up a…More »

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 24. Oki Dog

860 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-4166

Categories: Hot Dogs, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

1.0 star rating
  9/18/2010

I could make a fortune by opening a stomach pumping clinic next door to Oki Dog.

I walk in and the cook is playing arcade video games.  The decor looks like a rummage sale full of crap that you don't want to buy.  They made some of the seats out of…More »

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 25. UnPhoGettable

8543 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 249-3825

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  10/30/2010

I classy joint with great pho.  The courtyard allows dogs and has a nice fountain in the middle.  The light jazz music makes you forget that you're in the middle of the city.  The food is fantastic and you won't go home hungry with the generous…More »

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 26. The Coffee T Bar - CLOSED

7509 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 963-5474

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Hookah Bars

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/27/2010

The last time I was here, as written in my previous review, the owner, Freddy, didn't have a backgammon board but promised to have one the next time I was in.  He delivered and the next time I saw him (he recognized me) he had the backgammon board…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/5/2010

    Great place just to chill and have some tea or coffee.  It's open 24 hours and has wifi so you can… Read more »

 27. 9021PHO

490 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275-5277

Categories: Vietnamese, French

Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills

4.0 star rating
  10/18/2010

Very, very, very good stuff.  My Vietnamese food credentials: my mom is Vietnamese and I've been all over Southern California for Vietnamese food.

I was amazed to find good pho at a very reasonable price in the heart of the Beverly Hills high end…More »

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 28. Blu Jam Café

7371 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-9191

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  1/19/2011

Dinner isn't a luxury, actually, breakfast is.  Usually I'm rushed in the morning and I'm trying to hurry out the door so I don't get a decent breakfast.  I might have a banana or a bowl of cereal.  I might even go get a bagel at a coffee shop.  But…More »

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 29. Chantry Flat Recreation Area

Santa Anita Canyon Rd
Sierra Madre, CA 91025

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  10/26/2010

What a great place to go for a hike and spend the day.  Check out the Pack Station where donkeys/mules will carry your stuff to your cabin- Clampers mounted a plaque about it.  The Pack Station has food and a store.  Sometimes they have music in the…More »

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 30. Aroma Bakery Cafe

7373 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-8120

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  10/30/2010

The front area looks like it's inside, but it's really outside.  They even allow dogs in the outdoor area.  They brought my dogs some water.

The menu looks like a little book.  There's so many choices of food that is all over the map.  The prices are…More »

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 31. Joey's Cafe

8301 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 822-0671

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  12/22/2010

This is a great neighborhood cafe for an all around good dining experience.  The staff is friendly and the meals are healthy and reasonably priced for the area.  

And since my name is Sam, how could I not have the Green Eggs & Ham?  They scramble up…More »

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 32. Griddle Cafe

7916 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 874-0377

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Hollywood, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  12/18/2010

You poor thing.  Until you have breakfast here... you haven't lived.  It's a celebration of everything that's good about the morning meal.

You're gonna wonder why people would stand outside and wait for a table.  You're gonna wonder what's the best…More »

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 33. Irv's Burgers

8289 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 650-2456

Categories: Burgers, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  12/21/2010

The food is nothing special.  It's grilled short order food.  This review is not about the food.

What makes this place shine is the service.  You have never seen a friendlier staff.  They make you feel like they are genuinely glad to see you and to…More »

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 34. The Fat Dog

801 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-0030

Categories: American (New), Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  4/17/2011

You no longer have to tie your dog to a tree or stuff him in a crate in your dank apartment when you go out for dinner and drinks.  This is the most dog friendly gastropub that I've ever been to.  There are drinks named after dogs (like the chocolate…More »

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 35. Bolt Barbers Monkey House

8209 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(213) 596-9110

Category: Barbers

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/11/2011

I've been living a lie.  I thought that I was fine with the haircuts that I used to get.  I used to go to Supercuts.  Yeah, I was that guy.  Then I started going to a hair salon in the mall.  I never made an appointment so if they were busy, I'd just…More »

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 36. Philly's Best

1421 W Olive St
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 840-8700

Category: Cheesesteaks

Neighbourhood: Burbank

3.0 star rating
  5/15/2011

Now I've only been to Philly once, and that was over 10 years ago.  So it's safe to say that I can't properly compare the Philly cheesesteak here, to the original in Philadelphia.  But I can tell you that they make a fantastic sandwich here.  Sure…More »

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 37. Enjoy Cafe & Deli

7376 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 782-1916

Categories: Delis, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/10/2011 First to Review

I feel as though I've found a treasure that no one else knows about.

Don't want to wait for a table?  Enjoy
Bringing your dog out for lunch?  Enjoy
Don't want to be overcharged?  Enjoy
Just want a small bite to eat?  Enjoy
Looking for something health?…More »

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 38. Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park

5801 1/2 Whitnall Hwy
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 756-8190

Categories: Parks, Pets

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

2.0 star rating
  5/27/2011

I get it.  They're trying to turn a brownfield into something more useful and aesthetically more pleasing.  But did they have to keep the electrical power lines?  You can hear the power lines buzzing overhead.  It feels like you're in a giant…More »

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 39. Luca On Sunset

7950 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 822-2900

Categories: Bakeries, American (New)

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  5/15/2011

Fresh Bites is like that chick that you pass by in the hallway, but never took a minute to really take a good look at her.  Then once you do, you realize that she's the girl of your dreams.

You wanna talk about good food at fair prices?  Advertisers…More »

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 40. Olde Towne Smoke Shoppe

28636 Old Town Front St Ste 107
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 699-1918

Category: Tobacco Shops

5.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

Great location in the middle of Old Town Temecula.  With the outdoor seating, you can watch all the tourists walk by.  Bring your dog and just chill with a stogie.

The atmosphere is relaxing.  A lot of regulars go here and are very welcoming and…More »

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