http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34/reviews mikeop34's Restaurant Reviews mikeop34 2009-11-12T01:57:36-08:00 2009-11-12T01:57:36-08:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/104420 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/the-must-wine-bar-los-angeles-124863" title="The Must Wine Bar Menu &amp; Reviews">The Must Wine Bar</a> at 118 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1418</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>Made it here for dinner a couple weeks ago, and while I didn&#8217;t get to try too many things, it was a good overall experience. The place is quite dark inside and can be pretty noisy, but the atmosphere and service are pretty laid back.The grilled cheese with fries was enormous, load...</blockquote><p>Have you been to The Must Wine Bar? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bBr5_Y3par3z-kaby-ekYc" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bBr5_Y3par3z-kaby-ekYc" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/the-must-wine-bar-los-angeles-124863">Read 2 reviews of The Must Wine Bar on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-11-12T01:34:36-08:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/104419 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/noir-food-wine-pasadena-539468" title="Noir Food &amp; Wine Menu &amp; Reviews">Noir Food & Wine</a> at 40 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>A charming neighborhood restaurant that can be a little hard to spot just driving by. The inside is small but warm and not too noisy. The service is friendly without being intrusive. I tried the black cod, crab fritters, burger, and bananas foster &#8211; all were flavorful, well-executed, and...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Noir Food & Wine? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dalkH8ODOr3Oc8aby-pKvd" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dalkH8ODOr3Oc8aby-pKvd" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> mikeop34 2009-11-12T01:21:53-08:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/104415 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/rivera-los-angeles-70956" title="Rivera Menu &amp; Reviews">Rivera</a> at 1050 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1402</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>Excellent food all the way around, especially the slow cooked pork entree, juicy and full of flavor. Service was very polished, but there were a few hiccups like forgetting a wine order. The back room is comfortable and quiet, but the main dining room could get noisy and a little scene-y.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Rivera? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aqQkT66Wer3zpAaby-ekYc" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aqQkT66Wer3zpAaby-ekYc" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/rivera-los-angeles-70956">Read 2 reviews of Rivera on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T04:03:28-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90932 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/providence-los-angeles-251655" title="Providence Menu &amp; Reviews">Providence</a> at 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>My family and I were guests of good family friends of ours who are also regulars here, so the service was fantastic. The chef came and talked to most of the customers, which is always refreshing to see, not just because of the friendliness but also to see a chef actually cooking at his restaur...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Providence? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/cJvUvwjNSr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/cJvUvwjNSr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/providence-los-angeles-251655">Read 4 reviews of Providence on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T03:53:26-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90931 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/wood-spoon-los-angeles-146967" title="Wood Spoon Menu &amp; Reviews">Wood Spoon</a> at 107 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1525</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>In a small space in downtown LA, the Wood Spoon is a decent place for lunch or dinner. I&#8217;ve tried several different things after a couple trips. The sandwiches are a really good deal and tasty. The grill specials might leave big eaters a little hungry, but the different meats I tried wer...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Wood Spoon? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bISYDekX8r3ArMaby-t3N_" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bISYDekX8r3ArMaby-t3N_" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/wood-spoon-los-angeles-146967">Read 2 reviews of Wood Spoon on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T03:48:21-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90930 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/parks-bbq-bak-dae-gam-neh-los-angeles-202806" title="Park's BBQ (bak dae gam neh) Menu &amp; Reviews">Park's BBQ (bak dae gam neh)</a> at 955 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>Had a really great Korean BBQ meal here, with charcoal-flavored grilling. The meat is good quality, and you do pay for what you get a la carte. As a result, a meal will cost more than your average Korean BBQ restaurant, but the food and the n...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Park's BBQ (bak dae gam neh)? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/c-5lXyjNSr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/c-5lXyjNSr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/parks-bbq-bak-dae-gam-neh-los-angeles-202806">Read 2 reviews of Park's BBQ (bak dae gam neh) on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T03:45:34-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90929 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/alibi-room-los-angeles-267766" title="Alibi Room Menu &amp; Reviews">Alibi Room</a> at 12236 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5508</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>Went to the Alibi Room last week to get some Kogi and drinks. On my own, I had 2 of the taco combos (3 tacos per order, I tried all 3 meats and tofu) and shared the salad and fries with some friends. Everything was ok &#8211; I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;d make a special trip for the food, thou...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Alibi Room? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/coyKCcdPer3OrGaby-ekYc" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/coyKCcdPer3OrGaby-ekYc" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T03:43:33-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90928 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/umami-burger-los-angeles-295737" title="Umami Burger Menu &amp; Reviews">Umami Burger</a> at 850 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4810</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>I went to Umami tonight with a friend and had a decent overall experience. I had the chili burger and fries, she had the turkey burger. Both burgers ($8 or 9, can&#8217;t exactly remember!) were very good. I&#8217;ve never tried such a juicy turkey burger. The chili on my burger was tasty with...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Umami Burger? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/cXslza_Lqr3Bgiaby-mumT" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/cXslza_Lqr3Bgiaby-mumT" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/umami-burger-los-angeles-295737">Read 7 reviews of Umami Burger on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2009-03-15T03:42:00-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/90927 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/la-taquiza-los-angeles-230542" title="La Taquiza Menu &amp; Reviews">La Taquiza</a> at 3026 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007-3711</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>La Taquiza near USC recently started offering Korean tacos, and I tried both kinds &#8211; pork and short ribs.I have to say, these are really good! They&#8217;re quite different from the much-ballyhooed Kogi. In fact, they&#8217;re closer to what I imagined &#...</blockquote><p>Have you been to La Taquiza? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/cd8S56jNqr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/cd8S56jNqr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/la-taquiza-los-angeles-230542">Read 2 reviews of La Taquiza on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34 2007-08-14T03:14:56-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/56189 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tamarine-restaurant-palo-alto-201959" title="Tamarine Restaurant Menu &amp; Reviews">Tamarine Restaurant</a> at 546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/mikeop34">mikeop34</a>:</p><blockquote>I&#8217;ve had 4 or 5 great meals here, and the latest was another great dinner. A big birthday party allowed the whole table to try 10 or 11 different dishes, including several appetizers and even more entrees. Although the plates are small, the execution is nearly impeccable.Common di...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Tamarine Restaurant? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/b_n7-ijQGr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/b_n7-ijQGr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tamarine-restaurant-palo-alto-201959">Read 5 reviews of Tamarine Restaurant on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> mikeop34