July 2010
4 posts
Yogo Frozen Yogurt (3/5) on Yelp →
My boyfriend likes this place for yogurt…but I don’t think I’m as keen. Their plain tart yogurt was a little weak in flavor, in my opinion, and their toppings are somewhat limited. On the plus…
Vinoteque on Melrose (4/5) on Yelp →
This was a Groupon Find for me as well. It was a good time, and my boyfriend and I both left feeling the bubbles of the Sparkling Wine-themed “Sip n’ Swirl” event. The pairings were excellent, and…
Lease Situation at The Must Turns Murky →
Horrible news! Devastating! Such a wonderful bar…turned to the street :(
Panda Express (1/5) on Yelp →
Wasting a patron’s time at fast food restaurant is absolutely unforgivable, so good bye sweet Panda Express! Get thee to a
nunnery, go: farewell! Make no further mockery of my precious time,…
June 2010
32 posts
The Must (5/5) on Yelp →
My personal favorite is their new “Name dat Tune” pub quiz, which takes place every other Monday; I stayed for 2 rounds — it’s fun and challenging. Plus, if you win, you get a pitcher of beer or a…
Hummus House (5/5) on Yelp →
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to review this gem — hummus is a staple of my diet, and this place has like 10 different varieties. I recommend skipping the meats (although I’m sure they’re…
Superb Lunch (2/5) on Yelp →
Gotta side with the bad on this place. They reel you in when you aren’t in the mood for anything in particular…and then, BAM! You’ve ordered the worst Spicy Tuna roll of your life. Superb Lunch…
Homegirl Cafe and Catering (5/5) on Yelp →
I’m very sad to hear this place may be going out of business! Or has it already? I remember my first sandwich here like it was yesterday (it was actually 4 years ago…). It was roast beef with a…
The Parlour Room Of Hollywood (4/5) on Yelp →
Am I disappointed or relieved that this place isn’t a shady heroin haven? I first noticed this place, which is situated near the weird/bad part of Wilcox (near El Nido, the crackhouse hotel, and…
Starbucks (4/5) on Yelp →
Starbucks is Starbucks…the plus to this one is that they usually have all their pastries in stock. The minus is that they usually have all their pastries in stock. Also, their coffee tastes a…
Quizno's (3/5) on Yelp →
This Quizno’s is so hit or miss that I would recommend you just skip it; it’s not worth the risk. The service is friendly, but the sandwiches at this location taste like the ghost of lyposuction’s…
Starbucks Coffee (4/5) on Yelp →
Starbucks is Starbucks…the plus to this one is that they usually have all their pastries in stock. The minus is that they usually have all their pastries in stock. Also, their coffee tastes a…
Sears Shoe Repair (3/5) on Yelp →
They did an alright job on my heels; I admit that one pair of heels weren’t in great shape to begin with, but they still looked a little ragged after he re-hoofed them. Also, the cobbler hassled me…
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KCRW 89.9 FM (5/5) on Yelp →
The underdog of a winner for KCRW is its membership — only members can win tickets on their station, so for $5/month you have amazing odds of winning tickets to concerts in LA; in the 8 months I’ve…
Norm Maxwell Studio Gallery (4/5) on Yelp →
Geez…the reviews on this gallery all over the place. I’m not sure what Paul’s business about finger-biting means, and I can neither confirm nor deny. However, based on my experiences, he’s very…
Village Chicken (2/5) on Yelp →
After having their menu on my fridge for 9 months, I finally gave this place a try. I thought the prices were too good to be true…and they were. The food tastes like a heart attack (and not the…
John Snow (4/5) on Yelp →
Everyone is smiling at John Snow — and it’s not because they’re toooo drunk (although they are quiiiiite drunk). I went here dressed as pirate for a group birthday party (celebrating the birthdays…
The Goose (4/5) on Yelp →
What a wonderful, horrible, incredible pub! My friend Scott had his going-away dinner here, and he ordered this massive plate of greasiness and meatpie. We also staged a Last Supper photo, which I…
Slug & Lettuce (1/5) on Yelp →
I was a bit down and out in London, so I applied for part time work here after finishing Uni. I worked here approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. At 1 hour and 18 minutes, I grabbed my cardigan and…
All Brake & Lube (5/5) on Yelp →
These are the friendliest and most helpful mechanics that I’ve ever brought my car to. And sometimes they have a box of doughnuts for their customers to dig into while they’re waiting! They have my…
Ben's Cookies (4/5) on Yelp →
This is as close to the real deal as I’ve found — a cookie, not a biscuit. As an American who enjoyed but didn’t quite buy into the McVittie or scone, it was nice to experience something that…
Walkabout Inn (3/5) on Yelp →
Two stars? Honestly, you know what you are in for when you walk into the Walkabout; if you want a nice evening, go eat at the Savoy. This place is a solid 3, if you go in with the right, low…
May 2010
14 posts
Village Pizzeria (5/5) on Yelp →
A perfect 5 for taste. Delicious, cheap pizza…just steps from my door. I think this place has been listed as having the best pizza in LA…at least for their Larchmont location. I’m not sure…
Vine-American Party Store (4/5) on Yelp →
Despite what others have said, I can’t think of a bad experience I’ve had in this store. I think their range and selection is good, especially given that they aren’t part of a big chain.…
The Curtains Up (4/5) on Yelp →
Ah! Definitely among my favorite local spots in London. I used to come here to grab a pint while I did my laundry across the street. It’s very quaint and casual — I love it. My review should be…
Subway (2/5) on Yelp →
This is the Subway that almost ruined my relationship with my boyfriend. We thought sharing a footlong sandwich for lunch a few days a week would be healthy and economical. Wrong. We are not…
Yucca Supermarket (5/5) on Yelp →
I give this place 5 stars for two reasons: 1.) This supermarket is very CONVENIENT, especially if you live in Whitley Heights. (It’s walking distance.) 2.) As far as I can tell, these are the little…
Rite Aid (1/5) on Yelp →
This pharmacy is steeped in mediocrity. Two or three times, I’ve come here to make a quick purchase on my lunch break, and I’ve had to wait upwards of 15 minutes in line. It’s not even a long line;…
Solar de Cahuenga (3/5) on Yelp →
Maybe I went in expecting too much…this cafe is down the street from my new apartment, so I was really excited to try it out. I definitely appreciated the free wifi and the quaint decor, but the…
The Arbiter (5/5) on Yelp →
This was the first bar I went to with my roommates when I moved to London in June 2008. They have an awesome pub quiz, and I won points for my team by blowing up and tying off 5 balloons the…
Helmet (5/5) on Yelp →
Kristin from Frenchy’s moved here…and I followed because she does an awesome job on my hair. My hair was looking pretty rough before I went in…too long without a cut, and she worked her magic as…