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1. Yuki Import Service
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-1603
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
For a while Yuki had signs throughout their interior asking (politely) to post no more positive Yelp reviews. So I've abstained from reviewing the place, but now that I see that many people have since updated and do not recall seeing those signs at…More »
2. Westside Family YMCA
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 477-1511
Categories:
Child Care & Day Care,
Trainers,
Swimming Pools
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
So I was a bit bummed when they closed for a week - totally got me off schedule and slacking like a mofo - but it was so. worth. it. While I didn't mind sharing a TV screen with several other people, the new cardio machines have TVs in front of each…More »
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11/1/2009
Okay, so my fiance & I aren't natural gym people. At least in the other places we lived (NY &… Read more »
3. Bar Food
So while all y'all were distracted during Survivor: Marquesas by Bah-stahn Rob, the most memorable moment for me was when Neleh and Pappy went on that cruise and had a lavish dinner. And to every dish and treat on that reward, Neleh exclaimed "Oh My…More »
4. Massage Therapy Center
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-8989
I've read the glowing Yelp reviews of Massage Therapy Center for well over a year, but couldn't get myself to plunk down $90 for an hourlong massage. So when I saw a Google Offers deal for $36 for a massage here, I hit "buy" the second I could get…More »
5. The Wags Club
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-3333
Categories:
Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting,
Pet Groomers
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I have watched too many episodes of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. And the common theme between so many restaurants on that show has been that they are too stubborn to listen to what their customers and staff have to say that they inevitably…More »
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8/3/2011
My first encounter with the Wags Club was on opening day in April. I brought my then-new-to-me… Read more »
6. Out On A Leash
(310) 560-5944
Categories:
Dog Walkers,
Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I first met Leah before I even got my dog, Murray. She lives in my neighborhood and fosters dogs for a local rescue and happened to be by my apartment at the time, taking her then-foster on a walk. A few months after meeting her, we wound up…More »
7. Blockheads Shavery
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 445-8725
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
It's always slightly nervewracking when there's a "deal" involved (in this case, a free shaved snow for elites) because you feel bad if things go south. Lucky for me, this place is pretty baller.
Blockheads is located on Mississippi just west of…More »
8. Massage By Staci
Back in the spring, I pulled something in my left shoulder. Since then, I've experienced some dull pain and stiffness in that area. It just never healed right. I'd complain about it a lot, but didn't know what to do. And then this past week it…More »
9. Amherst Apartments
Now that I've moved out of Amherst Apartments (or Amherst Plaza, depending on what you want to call it) I feel it appropriate to update my review.
J & I lived here for about 2 years. The only reason why we chose to move out was because we really…More »
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10/24/2009
I've been here since May and really like it. As Kate mentioned, Betsy is really great and… Read more »
10. Naan Hut
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 481-9820
Categories:
Persian/Iranian,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I guess my overall thoughts on the Naan Hut is pretty consistent with everyone else - good food, pretty bad service.
I passed by the Naan Hut fiddy-eleven times over the past several months, since I live in the area, get gas across the street, and…More »
11. Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-4435
Categories:
Grocery,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
How have I not reviewed Santa Monica Glatt yet? I'm so happy to have a full-on kosher market less than a mile from home... even if the clientele are a drag. The parking lot is teeny tiny and littered with small shopping carts - you're better off…More »
12. Max Karaoke Studio
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-1477
Category:
Karaoke
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I'm the type of person who can't sing yet loves karaoke. Wait, you can't either? Okay, let's be friends.
If you are jonesing to have a singalong with your fellow tonedeaf friends, this is the place. No public bargoers will be in your private room…More »
13. En Sushi
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 477-1551
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Despite being sushi lovers, J and I haven't gone out for a sushi dinner since our trip to Hawaii four months ago. We just didn't think our places in LA could stack up to Morio's so we just went cold turkey. But now we were craving the raw fish and…More »
14. Brockton Cleaners
Ever since J started working at a place requiring business-casual attire, I've been "the good wife" making a 2x/week trip to Brockton Cleaners.
There are a few dry cleaners in walking distance to us, Brockton included. The one closest to us, in the…More »
15. Star Kosher Meat Market
Well I have to give them props for being right in my backyard. I've never been THIS close to kosher meat. They have plenty of fresh chickens, various cuts of beef, and on sundays they grill kebabs in the back parking lot. The shop itself is bare…More »
16. U-Zen Japanese
In my mind, there's different categories of sushi places. There's the super-fine dining ones, for special occasions only. There's the 50% off, cheap places, where you'll go for some grub. And then there are the ones in between. Good quality, but…More »
17. Star Market
It's a small middle eastern market but you can also get some regular groceries if you live down the street, realize you're missing a thing or two, and don't want to go to Ralph's. Like many other middle eastern shops, I believe this one is Persian,…More »
18. VCA Brentwood Animal Hospital
West Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 354-8026
Category:
Veterinarians
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Now that I've had Murray for almost a year and have been to VCA Brentwood more than my fair share of times, I think it's only appropriate to update my review.
Dr. Martin has been our regular veterinarian and has done a great job caring for Murray.…More »
19. Eilat Bakery - CLOSED
I've kept kosher my whole life (for meat, at least) so I have a good handle on what to expect going to a kosher bakery. When you eat a meat meal, you have to wait a while (anywhere from 1-6 hours depending on level of observancy) before eating…More »
20. Santa Monica Shell Food Mart
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Gas & Service Stations
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Consistently the cheapest gas station on the block... and there's never a line. There's good access to/from Santa Monica Boulevard as well. Plus, they offer hydrogen. I drive a good ol' gas mobile, but it's cool nonetheless.
You can get food here…More »
21. Yogurtland
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 268-8388
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I'm not the biggest fan of the whole frozen yogurt craze, as evidenced by my lackluster reviews of many other Yogurt spots. But after my pal Iska's review of the Overland Ave Yogurtland, I was craving some froyo like woah all weekend long. Luckily,…More »
22. Buddha Thai Massage
I came here a few months ago for an hourlong thai combo massage. It's located super-close to me, and when it first opened I just assumed that Wat Po had moved a strip mall over. However, they are two different businesses, and this one is slightly…More »
23. The Best Nails
I keep thinking I've yelped this place only to realize that I keep passing it over...
Best Nails is located on Santa Monica Blvd just west of Bundy. It's one of those hole-in-the-wall type nail places, one that smells like polish and acrylic and…More »
24. My Pet Naturally
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 477-3030
Categories:
Pet Stores,
Pet Groomers
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
My Pet Naturally is located uber-close to me, which is the first big plus. Then I heard of a big party that they were having for the owner's Leonbergers, with some steep grooming discount. Since we've had some difficulty finding a groomer for…More »
25. IHOP
I've lived in the Santa Monica/Bundy area since 2009, and a lot of the retail in the area has gone downhill. The strip mall on the northwest corner was nearly full when I moved in and is now a shell of frozen yogurt, Payday Loans, and Hawaiian BBQ.…More »
26. Rivini Salon
I have an achy shoulder that was further exacerbated by a dog who wanted to curl up on my arm all night long. In desperate need of a massage, I first called California Healing Arts College but they were booked up for the day. Next on my list to try…More »
27. Los Angeles Public Library - West Los Angeles Branch
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 575-8323
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
This place definitely has an odor - and not a good one. Like other reviewers noted, there are usually plenty of "transients" using the library. Oh well. The atmosphere isn't exactly inviting - very institutional looking and the child area isn't…More »
28. Taco Plus
This place is just fine. It's about a 30 second walk from my apartment - too convenient! This part of West LA has plenty of taquerias - Pili's is on the other side of Bundy, El Super Taco, Benito's, etc. The biggest perk of this joint - no lard!…More »
29. Baskin Robbins
The new 'upgrade' makes the place look a lot cleaner. There's a few tables, which I suggest sitting at because walking in either direction is a bit less than scenic. The staff was friendly and there seems to be more flavors than there had been a…More »
30. Cafe 50's
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-1955
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Diners
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Oh, how I want to love you, Cafe 50s. You're the closest late night place where I can gorge myself on diner specialties. And your waitresses are supposed to look like pinup girls. And you're kitschy as all hell.
But... you smell kinda weird. I…More »
31. Hara Sushi
(Note: would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, but I can't) Went to Hara around 9pm on a Sunday night because we were craving sushi and both Hana and Bimi were too pricey for the night. Happy hour goes from 5-9:30pm every night, which meant 1/2 off on…More »
32. Liquid Kitty
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-3707
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I came here around 8 on a Saturday night with a group of 10 or so. At this time it was fairly empty with a few couples around my age and some older regulars. They have valet (which can be handy as most of the side streets on this stretch of Pico…More »
33. West LA Farmers Market
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 281-7855
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I regularly go to the Pico-Cloverfield Farmer's Market and love it there. It's not as big as the ones by the Promenade, so not overwhelming, and the produce is so good that it made me a Farmer's Market convert. J and I usually go there with one of…More »
34. Smart & Final
Big plus for Smart & Final being really close to my place... except for the fact that my fiance now goes there for his grocery needs and we have giant containers of popcorn, oil, and ice cream novelties (yes, these are his "groceries") I can usually…More »
35. Starbucks
This Starbucks is fine. Okay, well I'd likely knock it down a star if I had to drive here, because the parking lot is awful and not the easiest to enter/exit. But I live right there and only have to gawk at others trying to park in the tiny lot.…More »
36. Bed Bath & Beyond
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-5767
Categories:
Kitchen & Bath,
Home Decor
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
I love Bed, Bath & Beyond. Reasonable housewares, lots to peruse, and the quintessential registry location for those of us who aren't Bergdorf Blondes. However, I'm only lukewarm about this location.
I've found the help here to be lacking. The…More »
37. Siam Chan
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-4981
This has been our go-to local Thai place, and I normally would give it 3 stars, but I have to knock it down to two.
The food is okay. There are much better places in LA. Unfortunately, the Westside seems to be full of mediocre Thai restaurants.…More »
38. Twist Frozen Yogurt
Ehhh. It's really close to me - less than a 2 minute walk, yet I rarely go there. I think that says something. The place is really clean, which is a positive, but the decor is schizophrenic at best. Bright, bold colors (fuschia, magenta) around…More »
39. Champagne French Bakery Cafe
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 268-9444
So I had to take my car in for maintenance and went to Yuki's (which I can't review because they have signs plastered around the store saying "no positive reviews on Yelp, please"). I went up to the Y, worked out a bit, and then had about a…More »
40. All Season Cleaners
We were dropping off my man's work clothing here because they're really close, but the convenience isn't worth it. Yes, it's on the way to the bus stop. But he only opens at 7am (although the "open" sign stays on 24 hours) so I can't drop off the…More »
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Yelping SinceMay 2008
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm chillin' with my home-dog, Murray.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy ratings have more variety than Frank "Two Star" Bruni.
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My Last Meal On EarthMorio's sushi, Ludo's salmon a l'huile, or Ono seafood's spicy tuna poke.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm jealous that all my Yelp friends have had ROTDs, but not me! (hint, hint)
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