You may not agree, but these places are the SHIZZNIT

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You may not agree, but for some reason these places are the SHIZZNIT Like the title says, these places rock. You might find my taste strange, but these places have that "IT factor". Anthony Bourdain and Adam Richman would like it too.

 1. Maxim Cafe

18904 Gale Ave
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 913-7777

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

Maxim Cafe oh YEAH! If you were expecting a restaurant similar to Hooters, but with Maxim Magazine models, sorry to disappoint you. Although, that would be an awesome theme for a restaurant. If you are looking for cheap lunch/ dinner items ranging…More »

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 2. Getaway Cafe

3615 Canyon Crest Dr
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 786-3606
5.0 star rating
  6/15/2011

Aw Yeah GETAWAY!!!! For the locals it's pronounced "Ghetto-way Cafe". I don't know where to beginning. You stole my heart, you had me at hello. Before I start my review, I would like to address a few of the negative reviews. Now I understand 3 star…More »

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 3. Top Dog

2534 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-5967

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

5.0 star rating
  1/28/2010

I WANNA HOT DOG! I wish I didn't live hundreds of miles away. Top Dog is a must stop destination when visiting UC Berkeley. TD sever a variety of different hot dogs. The closest thing in socal was the Dog Out in Riverside, which was a copy that…More »

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 4. Brandon's Diner Three

10271 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 637-2782

Category: Diners

5.0 star rating
  5/26/2010

Driving around Riverside wondering is there any real food around here? I stopped at Big 5 to get some workout gloves and then I saw it. Brandon's Diner! Right between the closed Circuit City and a woman's store and nasty subway. Looking at the menu…More »

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 5. Firestone Grill

1001 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 783-1001
5.0 star rating
  4/12/2010

My quest for the best BBQ in Cali has ended. Thank you Firestone Grill. Every time I visit SLO this place on the top of my list. I usually go to Firestone and later have Fish N Chips and clam chowder at Pismo to top a perfect weekend. It is nearly…More »

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 6. Hash House A Go Go

6800 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 804-4646

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Westside

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

Hash House A Go Go is a place that you might both fear and love. It's like a roller coaster or a hot temptress. You know it's bad for you, but you still want it. Hash is definitely a true battle of Man verse food. They contribute to our the great…More »

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 7. Santouka Ramen

665 Paularino Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 434-1101

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/11/2010

Yum Ramen. Time for a second review so I can respond to a "Write more" compliment.

When you first walk in the Mituswa market food court you will notice one thing a big line at Santouka Ramen. This place is for real real not for play play. If you look…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/1/2010

    Delicious Ramen! Ever since I watched the movie Tampoco, a Japanese movie about a girl learning to… Read more »

 8. Village Seafood Buffet

3700 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 777-7923

Categories: Seafood, Buffets

4.0 star rating
  4/3/2010

WOW! Village Seafood Buffet you had me at Sea... Why would you need a Seafood Buffet, when every buffet in Las Vegas has Seafood?  If you are like me sometimes you go to the buffet JUST for the seafood. If you skip all the other dishes and head…More »

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 9. Gum Wah Restaurant

345 8th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 834-3103

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Oakland Chinatown

5.0 star rating
  6/30/2010

Oh my Gum Wah has some good eats! What better way to celebrate my 100th review at a place I wish I could eat every day. It is seriously impossible to find a good Won ton soup place in So Cal. Yes, that is including LA Chinatown and Rowland Heights.…More »

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 10. Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

830 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-4890

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soul Food, Chicken Wings

Neighbourhood: Pasadena

5.0 star rating
  2/16/2010

Leave your diet at the door because it is time for Chicken and Waffles! You can never have too much of a good thing. Homestyle waffles with southern style fry chicken.

When I first walked in didn't feel like I was walking in to a restaurant. It felt…More »

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 11. Los Primos

26721 Rancho Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 581-6031

Categories: Mexican, Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  2/18/2010

Los Primos! Delicious Mexican food. This restaurant is strangely located inside of a gas station (you can read about this on all the other reviews). Almost everyone of my co-workers have gone there.

My weapon of choice is the Monster burrito and the…More »

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 12. The Buffet At Wynn Las Vegas

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-3463

Category: Buffets

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  1/20/2010

Mm-mm King Crab legs. This place is often a must stop every time I go to Las Vegas. This place is not cheap at all. In fact I believe its the most expensive buffet on the strip, but don't let that stop you.

The best tip I can give you is... be ready…More »

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 13. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

777 San Manuel Dr
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 864-5050

Category: Casinos

4.0 star rating
  2/9/2010

SAN MANUEL!! I remember visiting Indian land a few times a week when I was still in college. This is the most convenient location if you live in Riverside, only about 20 minutes away. Unlike Morongo, I believe this Casino is for 21 and older.

I am a…More »

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 14. The Hat

23641 Rockfield Blvd
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-9200
5.0 star rating
  1/26/2010

Excellent! Warning if you are on a diet don't read the rest of this review. Prepare for extreme pigging out. If you are craving simple dinner food with large portions this is the place.

The chili cheese fries are good enough for about four people. It…More »

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 15. King Taco

45 N Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 792-0405

Categories: Mexican, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Pasadena

5.0 star rating
  1/20/2010

If you are looking for great Mexican style taco at a reasonable price. This is the place. I had a craving for a simple non-Taco Bell taco and happen to find this place on yelp. I know 5 stars may seem a bit crazy, but for me its simply about the…More »

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 16. Fashion Island

401 Newport Ctr Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 721-2000
5.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

Let's go for a walk when the weather is nice. At first I never understood the appeal of outdoor malls. I like the cold artificial air that malls provide. My first impression was this great outdoor place with millions of soccer mom/ housewives pushing…More »

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 17. Kelsey's

45000 Pechanga Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 693-1819
5.0 star rating
  3/17/2010

Yum Kelsey's! What is the best thing you can do when you have already lost all your money at Pechanga and still have an huge appetite? Go to Kelsey's! I first discovered this place while waiting for my friends to finish "working" in the poker room.…More »

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 18. The Word Hella

The East Bay
Oakland, CA 94610

Category: Local Flavor

Neighbourhood: Lower Hills

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2010

"That is HELLA tight! That concert was awesome, but there were HELLA people there. Damn, that's HELLA expensive. I had to wait HELLA days for that to come in the mail..."

I feel like I lost my roots by not using Hella as much. I don't understand why…More »

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 19. Claws

12093 Brookhurst St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 590-1295

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood

4.0 star rating
  9/15/2010 ROTD 1/20/2011

"Nothing can stop THE CLAWs!" Yes, I did squeeze in a quote from Liar Liar staring Jim Carrey. It is going to be very hard to not compare this place to Boiling Crab. This is my first Cajun experience in the OC area, so I don't have horror stories…More »

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 20. Le Village Buffet

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 946-7000

Category: Buffets

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

I'm rating Le Village Buffet breakfast only. For about $16 for breakfast this is not a bad deal. I've spent more ordering an orange juice and entree at MGM. I wish I never did that. Since Le Village is French, you will get some pastries to go along…More »

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 21. Shik Do Rak

14775 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-7668

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

Note: AYCE is only Monday-Thursday and lunch time on Saturday (maybe Sunday). So, you can imagine my sadness when I went there for dinner Saturday Night. I got a parking space right in front, when I know there is usually at least an hour wait =(. I…More »

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 22. Wingstop

22611 Lake Forest Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-9464

Category: Chicken Wings

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/1/2010

Don't Speak! After a long week of working for The Man, I will not say a word until I have at least 20 wings in my stomach. Going in to Wingstop is a religious experience for me, when ever I go with friends or co-workers I sit there quietly like a…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/20/2010

    If you are a Wings Fanatic and the restaurants around you aren't cutting it. Wingstop to the rescue!… Read more »

 23. Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX

65 Fortune Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 450-4920

Category: Cinema

5.0 star rating
  4/6/2011

Simply the BEST EDWARDS/ REGAL Ever! A close tie with Regal in Pleasanton, CA. Living in Irvine, we are quite spoiled when it comes to movie theaters. If you are like me, you always run to Costco for the $16 for 2 movie passes. Don't be fool and pay…More »

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 24. Pink's Hot Dog

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

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

5.0 star rating
  6/10/2010

Pink's you had me at Chili! So good you should kiss the chef! Okay maybe that might be a bit weird.. maybe not as weird in LA. Being a huge hot dog fan, I will let you know that Pink's does not suck. If you ignore the history and celebrates that go…More »

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 25. South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 435-2000
4.0 star rating
  6/9/2010 ROTD 7/4/2010

A woman's dream and dream women for men. Where else in world do women dress up like a night on the town, just to go shopping? LA?! PLEASE! They have nothing on us. This is how we do it in The OC. Have you ever imagined a super mall of designer…More »

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 26. Popeye's Chicken

9906 Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 530-9082

Category: Fast Food

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2010

Popeye's is the Shiznit! If you don't believe me just ask Little Nicky. Hot N Juicy chicken spiced just right. Biscuits nom nom, beans with meat in it, and rice all Louisiana style. I won't argue with you if are from New Orleans, but pretty darn…More »

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 27. Newport Beach Public Library

1000 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 717-3800

Category: Libraries

5.0 star rating
  2/11/2011

The library? "a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed." (http://Dictionary.com) Who goes to the…More »

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 28. Tustin Library

345 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-7725

Category: Libraries

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2011

The best library in Irvine. Yes, I realized that this library is located in Tustin. Until Irvine decides to use it's wonderful tax payer money to build a massive new library, I recommend trying out the Tustin Library. I know you maybe be scared to…More »

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 29. University of California Riverside

900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-1012
5.0 star rating
  8/26/2010

UC Riverside also know as UCR of course. I've also heard many negative names like UC Racer-side and University Can't Read (who ever came up with that doesn't know grammar). Not as fun as say University of Caucasians Living Among Asians (UCLA),…More »

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