July 2009
139 posts
Insect Flight Patterns
Square One Dining (4/5) on Yelp →
Ever since Doughboys closed, I have been searching for a legitimate breakfast spot anywhere close to USC. Square One certainly stretches the proximity requirement—so did Doughboys, for that…
Yogurtland (4/5) on Yelp →
I used to be a hater—see my review of Twist—but, after visiting the Little Tokyo location, I’ve come around to Yogurtland. You see, my only experience before had been with the Sawtelle location,…
Ocha Classic (3/5) on Yelp →
This place gets a big “Whatever” from me. Dropped by for a late lunch today this afternoon and started with a big serving of wonton soup with beef to split with my friend… Turns out that was a…
The Stand (5/5) on Yelp →
In the past few weeks—having ventured to Cupid’s, Pink’s, and now The Stand—I have eaten more chili cheese dogs than I probably did during the first 22 years of my life…
Church & State (4/5) on Yelp →
With 90 reviews already, what more can I say? Not much, so please bear with me while I overuse the word “DELICIOUS” in my review…
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Volvo of Los Angeles (4/5) on Yelp →
I’ve taken my 1998 S70 here for service a couple of times, and I’ve always had a decent experience… Yeah, they do seem to upsell you quite a bit, but if you can avoid folding like origami and push…
Saladfarm (4/5) on Yelp →
I always find it tremendously amusing when people bitch and moan and whine about how the food tastes at a place where you create your own dishes. If the ingredients are fresh—and I’ll admit, there…
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Twist Frozen Yogurt (5/5) on Yelp →
It seems like everyone feels compelled to compare this place to Yogurtland, so here are my 2¢… Yogurtland is wack, particularly the one on Sawtelle (which is probably Twist’s main competitor). It…
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