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1. ART Restaurant
We drove up fast and furious in our new bright red rental Mustang, hungry and wet (as usual), threw the valet the keys and entered paradise. This was my birthday dinner and I was told that nothing was off-limits. Nothing. I love that.
Welcome to Art.
I…More »
2. Sancho's Tacos
He was cute-handsome, piercing icy blue eyes enticingly framed within a weathered suntanned face. And built. A man-boy. You could just look at the guy and know he'd been a surfer a long time. His name was Mike, owned his own construction company and…More »
3. Helen Grace Chocolates
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-0544
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Desserts,
Candy Stores
I hate this fucking place. Like a kid in a candy store, this location, right alongside the path out from the Edwards cinema, is just too easy. If America were half as serious about weight loss as controlling the movement of pedophiles around schools,…More »
4. The Capital Grille
I've always enjoyed Capital Grille. From my first experience in Washington D.C. to my latest at South Coast Plaza, I am always greeted and made to feel exquisitely comfortable, ready for a lunch or dinner that will be prepared to exacting standards…More »
5. Pike Brewing Company
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 622-6044
Categories:
Breweries,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Yes, the beers were great and the sampler, light to dark, made our lunch delicious twice during our visit north. The food, pub fare to be sure, was always good. In our two visits, we had the Broken Arrow Burger with thick-cut fries and caramelized…More »
6. SkyCity at the Needle
New Years 2012, sober so far and with my love, high above the stink and din of the city, Bahama Mama Volcano in hand...who WOULDN'T enjoy Sky City? Unless the service staff were nasty mean and inefficient (they were nice, polite and proficient as…More »
7. The Swiss
Just up the steps from UW, in an historic old building lies The Swiss. It turned out to be a haven from the rain on our little visit to Tacoma and its smoky-dark rooms offered a warm escape full of good cheer, chilled beer and outstanding fish 'n…More »
8. T S McHugh's Irish Pub & Restaurant
It began with a Guinness.
T. S. McHughs was to be our indoctrination into Seattle's appreciation of the lowly potato. Of course we first had to have a bowl of clam chowder which was mighty good. But it was cold and clammy outside and we needed…More »
9. Panvimarn Thai Cuisine
I almost tripped as we wove around the ginormous gold spermatozoa* but once we were comfortably seated in this tastefully decorated Thai eatery, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Jon and I shared the meaty ribs, ruby curry and Pad Se Ew leaving just…More »
10. Bottega Louie
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
"Gunner" led the way. Without him, the mission might've been scrubbed.
I stood there, unsure of my next move, Karen K at my back waiting. The place was packed and everyone looked like Yelpers, what was I to do? I'd never met Yee & Tess in the flesh…More »
11. Grille 43
Fortune favors the brave (or so they say)
Searching for Panera, I found Grille #43 and stepped into a warm, inviting, popular and friendly steak house. Even though crowded, they found a comfy table for me in front of my favorite location, the bar. My…More »
12. Corner Bakery
There's little I regret in my life but I regret writing a rave review for Corner Bakery. Hungry...starving after a surf, I stepped into my local CB only to find a long line of eager diners who'd read my review. This must stop, people.
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8/21/2011
I love my Starbucks stock. (I had to say that to feel guilt-free).
Both Starbucks and Corner Bakery… Read more »
13. Monsieur Marcel
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-7792
Categories:
Specialty Food,
French
Neighbourhood: Mid-City West
It may sound French but that shouldn't discourage you from having a tasty, affordable meal in time to enjoy the rest of your plans.
It can get crowded and service may be affected but Marcel's is usually always a good call if you're here visiting any…More »
14. Barcelona OntheGo
"Timing is everything..."
they say and so it was for us that by the time we got to the party at Shelter Surf (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), the line for food off the truck was zip. I hate standing in a line waiting for food, don't you?. A concert is one…More »
15. Lola's
Que bueno!!
Now that I've received my 20th dinner (free) Lola's t-shirt, I not only lay claim to local ken but local cool. This is one stone-cold cool t-shirt my sweet diners and if my boobs weren't so big, you'd see "Long Beach" under the Dia skull.…More »
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2/4/2011
Anyone who's been in California for any amount of time soon finds themselves on the very same path,… Read more »
16. Great Balls On Tires
Very tasty, fresh, priced right, yeah I'm a fan. Friendly crew, nice short selection, piss-poor timing ("traffic").
My first "gourmet" food truck experience...and I believe the future of this industry is bright. So bright, I think I'll save up for…More »
17. Park Pantry the Original
So you're a working joe (or Josette), just another member of the ever-growing proletariat and you're hungry. You work hard for your money, save what you can, don't live in a McMansion, drive a regular car that drinks regular gas, maybe you have a…More »
18. Sugar Shack Café
Some days, it's perfect.
Surfing is an exhausting sport and after two hours of surfing the Huntington pier, I was totally spent. So much so, I almost asked for help to pull off my wetsuit (it fits like a second skin). But I didn't and got changed and…More »
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12/17/2007
Great for tourists, shitty for locals.
Before HB got all glam with fancy expensive stores, a new… Read more »
19. Kendall's Brasserie
We'd heard an awful lot about this place before trying it. We'd read most of the reviews from Yelp and though they were mostly bad, it didn't dissuade us from trying it ourselves and we're very glad we did. Yelp isn't everything, you know.
The only…More »
20. Romano's Macaroni Grill
We strolled in to an incredibly warm welcome. Why? Was it my sexy black Nanette Lepore slacks combo'd with a crisp white Alberto Makali blouse? Was it my gregariously bubbling personality paired with a disarming smile? My perfume?
As we were being…More »
21. Jitlada Thai
There's nothing of value to add to all the food feedback already here in Yelp, it was all good...great, in fact. So I'll only add three kernels of knowledge to the hundreds of reviews:
1. A rainy Friday night, late, and it's packed. We were so close,…More »
22. Ruddell's SmokeHouse
Over near the pier, off the strand, lies a dinky little joint that pumps out some of the best tasting tacos this side of Ensenada. For the fish taco, we ordered the smoked albacore and though the wait was longer than expected, we had nothing else to…More »
23. George's Greek Cafe
A light warm breeze fluttered up off the Aegean ruffling my hair and carrying with it traces of roasting meats, delicious spices and smog as I walked between the still-standing columns of the Parthenon and gazed down onto this ancient city of Athens…More »
24. Islands
"Hip Hip
On an island in the sun
We'll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can't control my brain"*
Ah, to be on a tropical island sipping a Mai Tai, gazing at the aqua blue surf jetting riders into the misty bowl, warm sand between…More »
25. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
I love this place. Especially on a foggy day. Ive had so much fun in this tiny little joint at the end of the pier, a place offering fresh steaming seafood without a care as to who the hell you are or where you come from. They work fast and hard and…More »
26. Cold Spring Tavern
It'd been a helluva long day driving the windy, narrow roads of the Santa Ynez visiting the many wineries and dodging large California Brown Tarantulas crawling slowly across the roads. Dusk had already settled over the dusty scrub oak hills by the…More »
27. Georges On Fifth
I needed a drink. God, I needed a drink. So we bellied up to the bar and I ordered a Cosmo from the friendly gal behind the rustic counter and as any good drunk is wont to do, told her all my troubles till her sympathetic limit was breeched and she…More »
28. The Prado at Balboa Park
"Phenomenal!"
You heard it here first, my first use of "phenomenal" to describe restaurant fare*. But here it was and here it's deserved.
Taking a break from the museums in the park, we worked up an appetite and here was The Prado just beckoning for us…More »
29. Robin Hood British Pub
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 994-6045
American Girl Finds Freedom in a British Pub
Released from forced bondage at UCLA Medical Center by my wizard-wise mystic oncologist, I was granted a few days freedom back to my village for good behavior where my handsome, brave and noble knight…More »
30. Omelette & Waffle Shop
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-3277
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: San Pedro
Knowing what he likes, I spent most of our post-dinner hours in panties and my favorite 4" "pinky" heels (http://static.px.yelp....) where we shared an intimate conversation on the attributes of high heels. This is a subject he just can't get enough…More »
31. Walker's BBQ Smoke Pit - CLOSED
(this review contains no sexual innuendo, sorry about that)
In life we make a series of compromises, wouldn't you agree?
And if you agree, wouldn't you tend to opt for the best solution to satisfy your need? This is usually the smartest avenue and…More »
32. Bludso's BBQ
Securing the .50 cal from the sunroof-mounted Mercedes, I safed the weapon and locked it in the trunk while Jon dismounted and secured the perimeter. "All clear, Ms Z!" Cool, I thought, no gang bangers or ghetto hoodlums in sight. We'd driven right…More »
33. Vino & Cucina
I've referred to my brave, challenging and resourceful culinary co-pilot, Jon O, as the Most Dangerous Man Alive and today was a perfect example of what makes him so. There's always something wickedly innocent yet decidedly deceitful in his…More »
34. Sunnin Lebanese Cafe - CLOSED
Heaven & Hell
Inexorably linked, one can't exist without the other and if you describe Heaven, you must describe Hell. And having trod the fiery, rocky roads of Hell before, I've learned to appreciate the silken coolness of Heaven's halcyon paths.…More »
35. Rex's Cafe
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-7190
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: San Pedro
It's four-thirty a.m., still pitch black yet the cock crows aggressively and I welcome his advance. The rooster's up early today even though we've only had a few hours sleep since the party but he's proud, determined and well...cocky, and I don't…More »
36. Red Mango - CLOSED
Go ahead, hate me, jail me, fucking get me permanently booted from Yelp. I don't give a damn.
I'm not a flaming Prius-driving, froyo-fanatic, yogurt-yuppie or whatever you want to call it. I've never done Pink Berry, Golden Spoon, Fruit Love,…More »
37. Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
Of politics, cops and menudo...
I'm big into crime. What I mean is I'm big into helping squash it. And so it comes that I joined an interested North Long Beach community group at a coffee conversation with host Councilwoman Rae Gabelich and the LBPD…More »
38. Morton's The Steakhouse
The menu says it all...http://www.yelp.com/biz_ photos/wUamEyNCZ3lF-QLF7uSkog? select=y3VLYa8ZrNcX3c35EAwhLQ
Who am I to pontificate ad nauseam on the obvious? Who am I to wax poetic on the attributes of culinary perfection? I am just a Yelper.
From…More »
39. Baiplu Thai Food and Aki Sushi Bar
He wanted to drive to Torrance to try a Thai eatery, Siam I Am, while I was not excited about driving into the crowded South Bay on a Friday afternoon for lunch. I hate the fucking traffic. So we called Yelp's Alpha Bitch (Cidne) and asked what we…More »
40. California Pizza Kitchen
Yes, I was born in California. Yes, I can be a little slow at times. No, just because I review a chain restaurant now and then doesn't mean I've lowered my standards and you'll see me reviewing a fucking McDonald's or Taco Bell. It won't happen. You…More »
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Long Beach, CA
Yelping SinceAugust 2007
Things I LoveRocking the boat, surfing, Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics of SoCal, Sea Shepherd Conservation, martial arts, Zen gardens, travel, mi bebe amor.
Find Me InSkirt or wetsuit
My HometownSan Francisco
My Blog Or Website Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm lewd, crude, loud & rowdy, smart, saucy & sexy, the decision is yours.
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The Last Great Book I ReadBreakfast of Champions