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1. Gen Korean BBQ and Yakitori Bar
Instead of Occupying Wall Street, 17 undercover foodies came to this Korean BBQ restaurant spearheaded by its ringleader who goes by the alias, "5ft Frenzy." Witnesses purportedly saw individuals who looked like starving Yelpers and identified Andrew…More »
2. Des Moines Farmers Market
This Farmers Market is located in Downtown Des Moines in the historic Court District. I've been hearing so much about this Famers Market ever since I moved to Iowa. It's been described to me as a massive outdoor market that stretches block after…More »
3. Factory Tea Bar
Factory Tea Bar has informed me that they have eliminated their $3.69 per customer spending policy. I was satisfied with their response to my concerns and I applaud them for the policy change. Instead, they are implementing a one order per customer…More »
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1/8/2012
Thanks to Henry C for discovering this boba café, we were able to get a group to visit that included… Read more »
4. The Little Door
I came with a friend to this French restaurant for dinner to celebrate her recent accomplishments. At first, the antiquated exterior appeared to lead to an unbeaten path but the interior was romantically gorgeous. The frontal patio encompassed a full…More »
5. Haus Dessert Boutique
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 388-5311
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Korean
Neighbourhood: Koreatown
My students and I spotted this Korean dessert bar from across the street and decided to stop by to see what they're all about. The ambiance is a straight up date place with a valet driveway that preceded an enclosed wooden patio perfect for couples…More »
6. Bricks & Scones
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 463-0811
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire
I've been searching for fantastic wifi cafes and may have just found another home office nearby the Larchmont Village. The décor and ambiance was superb with a serene patio filled with greens by the entrance that leads to a swanky interior…More »
7. Bar Hayama
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 235-2000
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
Located in the most discreet street corner of the historic Sawtelle corridor, this beautiful location used to house the iconic Sushi Sasabune which later turned into Hayama. The décor is simple but sophisticated with a large active fire pit and…More »
8. El Caserio Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 273-8945
Categories:
Latin American,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Silver Lake
Fellow Yelper Mary B and her sister invited me to try Ecuadorian cuisine and without hesitation we arrived at El Caserio for dinner. This is their upscale location distinguished by a full bar by the entrance, dim lit dining area, and a gorgeous…More »
9. Lynn & Lu's Escapade Cafe
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 835-5705
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Grand Lake, Lower Hills
Lynn & Lu's is awesome. The front of the restaurant is understated but there's nothing better than enjoying a slow brunch in their cute patio in the back. The service was excellent: Each server was responsive and the food arrived at our table very…More »
10. Attari Sandwich Shop
West Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 441-5488
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Persian/Iranian
Neighbourhood: Westwood
It was a few months ago when I read on the plane about this Persian sandwich shop on a return trip from Denver that listed them as having one of the top sandwiches in the country. As someone who loves Persian cuisine, I took this as a sign from Yelp…More »
11. Urth Caffe
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
(310) 205-9311
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills
I've been coming here for years and was able to meet my buddy Tony here for brunch on Saturday. My soy oatmeal was jaw dropping smooth, hearty with a light finish, and the toppings of almonds, raisins, fresh strawberries, bananas, and granola…More »
12. Urth Caffe
Santa Monica, CA 90407
(310) 314-7040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
This is not a cafe designed for studying or laptop use, but it is perfect for small gathering and hanging out. I always enjoy relaxing in the outdoor patio sipping my soy cap while reading a book. Amazingly, their salad is the freshest, second to…More »
13. Jin Patisserie
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-8801
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Venice
By far the best macaroons. These cuties are so colorful I can pop them in my big mouth all day long. Met up with a friend at Loyola Marymount who promised to take me to a nice lookout spot, so I decided to swing by this Singaporean operated bakery to…More »
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3/17/2009
What a therapeutic experience! As an extension to spending our morning at Lake Shrine, my friend and… Read more »
14. Mastro's Steakhouse
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 888-8782
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills
San Francisco Yelper Jason G and I both happened to have Mastro's as a long time bookmark (thanks to Yelper Dave K and Ching T) so we decided to meet at this steakhouse for dinner. Jason was in LA for vacation and along with his friend Tim we sat at…More »
15. The Lobby
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 997-9911
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Northwest, Five Points
Fellow Yelper Fia R and I were looking to grab a quick lunch when the Yelp App led us The Lobby. The vibe and décor were distinguished by a gorgeous enclosed outdoor patio followed by a spacious hardwood red brick interior, flat screen TVs, and a…More »
16. Gorilla Barbeque
Talkin' about smacking bodacious yummylicious. I tend to get carried away speaking in Yelp tongue whenever I experience something as good as Gorilla Barbeque. There are certain foods I don't review often due to my spoiled palates that sometime can…More »
17. Yelpapalooza 3.5: Yelp Turns It Up To 11!
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-6839
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Southwest, Capitol Hill
Fellow Yelper Fia R and I decided to come to Denver to check out their Elite event and were blown away by the magnitude of their party! Held at the Stoney's Bar & Grill, the event was exclusively scheduled for Elite members for the first hour that…More »
18. Pupusas-El Salvador
At the farmers market my friends and I stopped by this Salvadoran food stand to see the Pupusa Ladies. They were really busy with a line of people waiting and there was a wide, enlarged griddle stacked full of big fat pupusas sizzling in the…More »
19. Cock-A-Doodle Café
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 465-5400
Categories:
Latin American,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Cuban
Neighbourhood: Old Oakland
Fellow Yelper Fia R and I came to join our friends Tracy and Jordan one Sunday morning for brunch at this Cuban restaurant. The restaurant was already packed with brunch enthusiasts but eventually we were seated in the cozy patio surrounded by an ivy…More »
20. True Food Kitchen
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 593-8300
Categories:
American (New),
Gluten-Free,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
This restaurant is located in the renovated Santa Monica Place, and is quickly earning a reputation that defies all the negative connotations of mall restaurants. The décor is grand, spacious, and captivating. The overlapping colors of brown wooden…More »
21. Veggie Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7575
Categories:
Vegan,
American (New),
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
Fellow Yelpers Catherine C and Kevin L were quick to tell me about their vegan burgers so I decided to stop by with Vanessa O in one late afternoon for dinner. Their spacious outdoor patio was followed by a clean interior colorfully decked out from…More »
22. Mendocino Farms
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 822-2300
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Marina Del Rey
I was day dreaming about their sandwiches and decided to swing by this location to get a Pork Belly Banh Mi ($9.75) and Three Little Piggies Sandwich ($9.75). This restaurant looks remarkably different from their bustling downtown location with a…More »
23. The Far Bar
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-9990
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Little Tokyo
I came with my friend to check out Far Bar over a few snacks and appetizers and had a wonderful time. Thanks to Yelper Lei B, I wouldn't have known how to find their narrow red brick alleyway that serves as the entrance wedged between two buildings…More »
24. Libra Brazilian Steakhouse
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 202-1300
Categories:
Brazilian,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Culver City
Culver City finally has a new AYCE Brazilian Steakhouse in the downtown area that is currently catching a lot of attention. Fellow Yelpers Ching T, Antony N and I came to have a look, and were impressed by a clean, airy, spacious venue with a patio…More »
25. Nubi Yogurt
Nubi has just catapulted to the top of the chart for their delicious froyo and spring promotion. For the rest of April, this particular location at Santa Anita Mall and other participating stores are giving 30% discounts on their froyo and toppings…More »
26. Coupa Café
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-6872
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Breakfast & Brunch
Al though the rain drops had came into a sudden halt, the full blasting heat lamps on the front porch and bustling atmosphere remained persistent at this cozy Venezuelan café. The charming mix of academics, students, and laptop junkies at every turn…More »
27. Robata JINYA
Fellow Yelper Anthony N and I have been talking about this place forever and were glad to finally visit with Fia R. The three part venue is separated by an enclosed patio, in-door seating, and the sushi bar located in the back. The clean, modern…More »
28. Kafe K
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-6369
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
I've passed by this little Wi-Fi café countless times and have always wanted to visit. Finally, I decided to stop by on a warm sunny day to grab lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. The physicality of this café is shaped…More »
29. The Blue Plate
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-6777
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
The ever changing seasonal menu at The Blue Plate piqued my interest as I came back to have dinner with fellow Yelpers Jonathan W, Danny L, Jason G, and Jason W. There was still enough sunlight to keep the place well lit as we sat towards the back…More »
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1/22/2010
I have been saving this Yelp bookmark ever since reading about their bread pudding from Angella S.… Read more »
30. Café Trio
At the recommendation of hotel staff at the Marriot, a group of us came to Trio for dinner with a reservation at 7:30pm. This restaurant is well lit from the natural sunlight penetrating through its large windows with a bright sunny patio and small…More »
31. 85C Bakery Cafe
Thanks to Lei B and Sarah L, I had this Taiwanese bakery bookmarked for the longest time and finally was able to visit with fellow Yelpers Fia R, Henry C, Lawrence L, Mikey S, MiYun C, Nina R, Sheley L, Tim C, and Vince V.
What a spectacle it was! The…More »
32. Cloverleaf Coffee & Bakery
This is my cousin's favorite bakery and I had the opportunity to come visit with his family on one sunny afternoon. The spacious layout includes a café style counter filled with an eclectic collection of cookies, red velvet cupcakes, sandwiches and…More »
33. Tea Station
I came with fellow Yelpers David V, Mary B, and Valerie C for a round of Taiwanese shaved ice with the hope to get under the shades and a chance to cool down on a blazing hot afternoon. This is one of their smaller locations. The place is still…More »
34. Tootsie's At The Stanford Barn
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 566-8445
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Coffee & Tea
This captivating little café sits quietly with an unassuming demeanor and decked in classy red bricks embracing the gentle strokes of wind combing through its fabrics. The exterior looked as if this little shack had been magically brought to life…More »
35. The Revolution Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-0474
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
American (Traditional),
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Mission
This is one of the coolest hangout spots in the Mission. With an open patio and kick back environment, this café offers an exciting list of drinks that ranges from wines, cocktails and beers on tap to an array of espressos and lattes. I came here…More »
36. Phoenix Food Boutique
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-2388
My friends and I were looking for dessert in the area and decided to make this Hong Kong cafe our pit stop. This is one of their smallest locations with a tightly cramped interior, an enclosed patio, and assortments of prepackaged desserts stacked…More »
37. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-8279
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
Thanks to fellow Yelpers Jana S, Anthony N. and Thelma W. for telling me about their sandwiches, I came to Bay Cities with high expectations after not having anything to eat all day. The deli section is located to the right of the grocery store with…More »
38. LA Chicken
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 808-1013
Located on the edge of Little Tokyo, this small Japanese restaurant has been serving the local communities for the past four years and offers a fast food menu featuring their one-of-a-kind grilled chicken served in a variety of ways ranging from…More »
39. 'Lette Macarons - CLOSED
I came to the San Francisco Paulette searching for the ever elusive Parisian inspired lychee macaron only to strike out again. It was a sunny afternoon when fellow Yelper David N and I stopped by this cute little shop where the bright airy ambiance…More »
40. Tender Greens
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-8300
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Culver City
The fuzz and buzz about Tender Green's organic salads have been reverberating among my Yelp inner circles for quite some time. Finally I decided to visit with Tony Y. Jr. for a late lunch, and the place resembled a modern version of Intermezzo/Café…More »
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