Pinkberry
I dont know how people could love pink berry yogurt type thing I dont even know what it is..like forzen yogurt meets ice cream with stale bitterness to it. I was taken here on a "date" (many other couples there I guess had the same thing in mind) and I have never heard of this..my friend ordered me some kind of bitter frozen concoction with chocolate syrup, chocolate chip chunks and some berries on top..it was so disgusting I didnt know what to say.. I didnt want to be rude so I ate it all and had the hardest time not making a disgusted face. I dont know maybe some people like it but I wouldnt recommend wasting your money on something like that when you can go for icecream and be gauranteed something delicious in the flavour you want in a larger portion and its cheaper! i will never go there again. such a waste.
La Fitness
this location is particularly small which I prefer. during daytime hours its pretty empty and you can have access to any equipment you want...during rush hour 6-8 the cardio area is pretty busy but you have a 20min limit if someone is waiting I never had to wait there always seems to be enough machines but they are always usually full with one of two free throughout rush hour..the one thing I dont like is after someone uses them they dont always wipe them down but you get that anywhere really..i also like the privacy of the gym you dont have too many people staring at you or judging you everyone is there to do their own thing becuase its so small not like in the bigger gyms where people go to show off or just to walk around and pick up..i never feel insecure here and I hate co-ed gyms..all the equipment is new...the staff however is not that friendly its almost as if they want you to know they dont like being there...maybe they are underpaid who knows..but overall its a good place the changerooms are constantly cleaned by the cleaning lady who practically lives in there wiping everything down after someones used a sink and such..the showers are clean and the steam room and sauna are clean..no visible mold or nasty odors as some of the neglected gyms have. I cant comment on parking but I know its free I usually walk to this location unless i go to la cienega for the pool..wich has a large and great parking lot!
Wahoo's Fish Taco
ok I just have to say that when I first heard a friend of mine rave about fish tacos at wahoos I was disgusted. Fish in a taco. doesnt sound too appetizing to me. So I agreed to at least try it to keep his mouth shut. The best taco I have ever had in my life. I dont even like fish.. I go there a few times a week now and it is very cheap and the food is amazing. I have tried the fish taco, shrimp taco, blackened chicken taco and a barritto meal with that avocado side dish...mmm delicious and the portions are large too for the meals at the least..the tacos are small but they are cheap so getting more then one wont put a hole in your wallet..oh yes I forgot to mention the tortilla soup...mmmmmm...the staff is friendly they sometimes put a little extra on the side for you and they bring your food to your table. the atmosphere is clean and family like and you can tell its friendly by all the poloroids of famous people and regulars that come in!
Johnny Rockets
when you walk in this place it is like a 60s dinner..it has the grill bar set up where you can eat around on bar stools with juke boxes all set up ( think they are on loop but they give you tokens to put in so you think your picking songs..very fun)..the staff is dressed up in 60s outfits and they are very friendly...it doesnt get to busy as its fairly small in size and dinner-esque..its a bit pricey but thats what you get for the experience but the food is amazing and you HAVE to try to malt milkshakes..mmmmm well worth the $$
Belmont
this is a great place to hang out and have a few drinks..they are rather pricey but it is beverly hills! it is a very upscale place and the night life part of it say after about 11pm it gets really active and the atmosphere is great...the bar staff is friendly and doesnt beg for tips.
Sardo's
you want to hit up a REAL karaoke bar/restaurant..this is it...tuesday night is what they like to call porn star karaoke and the best in the industry come out and try their pipes on a few tunes...its a great atmosphere and the owner (I forget his name) is so nice and makes his rounds with the regulars and the newbies..best atmosphere ever very welcoming and friendly and the food is good and reasonably priced as well.. I highly recommend this place..definately a must see for a night out with friends!
Plan B
if your looking for come for dinner this is not the place. No matter what you have been told..this is a gentlemen's club. It has dancers with strippers licenses it is not go-go dancing..you can get a lap dance therefor it is a strip club...It has a great decor and is upper class..the staff is great and put together not trashy (its the dancers that are less put together yet still beautiful)...this is a great place to bring some business buddies to butter them up or to hang out with the guys..overall I love it here!
Barney's Beanery
The santa monica location is a good place to come and hang out with your friends..its very loud (the dj blasts the music) so you cant really hold a conversation without yelling..definately not an ideal place for a date..but the food is chill and the staff is friendly and it has an old school vibe to it on some nights...the food is ok but I always go for the drinks!
