Menuism - CleverGrrl's Reviews

Hollywood, CA: Citrus at Social - "Beautiful package, unimpressive food"

2009-04-15T13:00:09-07:00

Review of Citrus at Social at 6525 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028-7201

I ate at Citrus at Social during the DineLA promotion. The first thing I noticed was that the dining room was gorgeously designed in yellows, pale greens, and with shabby-chic flair – a design I wouldn’t mind imitating in my own bedroom, it was so light, airy and pleasant.An...

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Santa Monica, CA: Melisse - "Amazing!"

2009-02-18T23:59:57-08:00

Review of Melisse at 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2012

by CleverGrrl:

Some of the best food I’ve ever had, I had at Melisse.But man, what a weird location. Right on Wilshire, which if you’re not aware, isn’t one of the most relaxing places you can have a soothing, high-falutin’ French meal.But man, the soup! And the bread! A...

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Santa Monica, CA: Le Pain Quotidien - "Delicious breakfast food, cramped setting"

2009-02-18T23:58:12-08:00

Review of Le Pain Quotidien at 316 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

by CleverGrrl:

Okay, so this one has a totally different feel from its snooty (but alas, much roomier) Bev Hills cousin.This one feels like the Bev Hills’ version’s dorky, eclectic little cousin, who has a bit of a self esteem problem.This PQ has a gigantic communal table that essen...

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Culver City, CA: Denny's - "Overpriced, under delicious"

2009-02-18T23:54:38-08:00

Review of Denny's at 11750 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230-6365

by CleverGrrl:

I’ve never much liked Denny’s. They used to be known for such amazing deals, but then started charging $9.99 for a plate of eggs.If I had a choice between Norm’s across the street, and Denny’s, I’d choose Norm’s in a heartbeat. Why? Because you’...

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Santa Monica, CA: Vanilla Bake Shop - "In a word: YUM"

2009-02-18T23:52:38-08:00

Review of Vanilla Bake Shop at 512 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

by CleverGrrl:

I don’t care what you say about Sprinkles Cupcakes, it doesn’t hold a candle to Vanilla Bake Shop.My personal favorite: The chocolate cupcake with mocha frosting. Avoid the “birthday cupcake,” which is a boring vanilla cake with vanilla frosting.The blackb...

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Santa Monica, CA: World Cafe - "Sophisticated and casual"

2009-02-18T23:50:06-08:00

Review of World Cafe at 2820 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

by CleverGrrl:

It’s weird. World Cafe is such an awesome brunch location, as well as lunch.Why, then, does this place not open until 11 am on weekends? I mean, seriously?I just don’t get it. I know LA isn’t that much of a breakfast town, but for a place that actually serves br...

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Santa Monica, CA: Chinois on Main - "80's throwback"

2009-02-18T23:48:08-08:00

Review of Chinois on Main at 2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

by CleverGrrl:

This place has an aging, once-hip clientele who still clings to the outmoded notion that Chinois on Main is a cool, trendy, see and be seen kind of restaurant.Not anymore. It’s now a place where wannabes from the Midwest go when they want to feel like they’re just a step awa...

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Santa Monica, CA: Norm's - "Only two stars? Shocking."

2009-02-18T23:46:11-08:00

Review of Norm's at 1601 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

by CleverGrrl:

Okay, it seems kind of ridiculous to even bother rating a Norm’s. After all, this is a cheap diner chain we’re talking about here.But Norm’s at least deserves two stars, not for its quality (lacking) or atmosphere (also lacking), but because you get a filling, reasonab...

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Santa Monica, CA: Izzy's Deli - "Adequate. Open late. There you have it. "

2009-02-18T23:44:00-08:00

Review of Izzy's Deli at 1433 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

by CleverGrrl:

Izzy’s is awesome, in that the food is relatively inexpensive, you can stay as long as you want, and they’re open 24 hours.When my party ordered a lot of soup, the waiter brought a huge plate of delicious rye bread – nummy! The matzo ball soup was average. So was the c...

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Northridge, CA: Brent's Deli - "Best pickles / corned beef/ matzo ball soup ever"

2009-02-18T23:39:51-08:00

Review of Brent's Deli at 19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324-3406

by CleverGrrl:

This place looks like the biggest schlocky diner from the outside, in a strip mall that looks like it took a time machine from the 80s.Considering the exterior, it’s amazing that the building houses Brent’s, a Jewish deli that’s been around for ages. Even on a Sunday a...

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