Los Angeles Master Thread

[thaber]

In Pico it's the same location as the women's mikvah, just next door and open different hours. In La Brea it's on Oakwood and La Brea I believe. @thaber can confirm.

Confirmed. Also in chabad and also in rubins shul on highland and 3rd

[thaber]

@Yehoshua have you gone to lamalo?
Supposed to be quite good. Breakfast place in Pico

[Yehoshua]

@Yehoshua have you gone to lamalo?
Supposed to be quite good. Breakfast place in Pico

I haven't. I remember seeing it recently, but I don't normally go out for breakfast. Have you been?

[Am]

Confirmed. Also in chabad and also in rubins shul on highland and 3rd

and in the good old days in Halberstam, Ginsburgs Shul and Bais Naftoli too.
Btw, haven’t been there in a while but I think Rubins Mik is very expensive for non members.

[thaber]

and in the good old days in Halberstam, Ginsburgs Shul and Bais Naftoli too.
Btw, haven’t been there in a while but I think Rubins Mik is very expensive for non members.

Yup.

[thaber]

I haven't. I remember seeing it recently, but I don't normally go out for breakfast. Have you been?

Not yet. Heard good things

[Dan]

Borekas Sephardic Pastries 9/10
Next Door 9/10
Tierra Sur 8.5/10
Lenny’s 8/10
Fish Grill 8/10
Beverly Hills Thai 8/10
Pizza Mayven 7.5/10
La Gondola 7.5/10
‎Charcoal 7.5/10
Jeff's 7.5/10
Milky Way 7/10
Meshuga for Sushi 7/10
‎Mensch 6.5/10
Nagila Pizza 6.5/10
Pat's 6/10
‎Pizza World 6/10
Jeff's at Dodgers Stadium 6/10
Trattoria Natalie 6/10
Shiloh’s 5.5/10
Shanghai 4/10

[yshad]

Borekas Sephardic Pastries 9/10
Next Door 9/10
Tierra Sur 8.5/10
Lenny’s 8/10
Fish Grill 8/10
Beverly Hills Thai 8/10
Pizza Mayven 7.5/10
La Gondola 7.5/10
‎Charcoal 7.5/10
Milky Way 7/10
Jeff's 7/10
Meshuga for Sushi 7/10
‎Mensch 6.5/10
Nagila Pizza 6.5/10
Pat's 6/10
‎Pizza World 6/10
Jeff's at Dodgers Stadium 6/10
Trattoria Natalie 6/10
Shiloh’s 5.5/10
Shanghai 4/10

Love it that Pizza Mayven beats Pats
I know what you mean, but it's still pretty funny.

[shiframeir]

Borekas Sephardic Pastries 9/10
Next Door 9/10
Tierra Sur 8.5/10
Lenny’s 8/10
Fish Grill 8/10
Beverly Hills Thai 8/10
Pizza Mayven 7.5/10
La Gondola 7.5/10
‎Charcoal 7.5/10
Milky Way 7/10
Jeff's 7/10
Meshuga for Sushi 7/10
‎Mensch 6.5/10
Nagila Pizza 6.5/10
Pat's 6/10
‎Pizza World 6/10
Jeff's at Dodgers Stadium 6/10
Trattoria Natalie 6/10
Shiloh’s 5.5/10
Shanghai 4/10

I assume this was based on recent experience of all right? Seems right only tweaks for me would be
1) i think Jeff’s is way more special for what it is and its pricing. They never forget a part of the order, they delivered right on time (twice for us) and everything is quality, flavorful and reasonably priced. If u come to la with kids, u should be feeding em from here at least twice.
2) I’m done with Tierra sur, past 2 times I went we were unimpressed with limited menus and the combo of wine with dishes makes it even harder to bring kids (note also no high chairs) and wastes money when u can’t drink all that delicious wine bc u are driving home… used to be our favorite restaurant in the world, now I think next door is better.
Also would add we enjoyed pita bu a lot, the new place in Malibu by Chabad (was a fish grill).
Also while we have always enjoyed breakfast at delice and their almond croissants, we bought a ton of their pastries for shabbos (like 1 of every small creamy thing) and all of them basically tasted the same (so save some money and buy a couple).
Finally if u can la gondola lunch special is a great value with yummy sandwiches (I prefer that over dinner).

[aishel]

Our family had great food at La Burger, Lieders (for Shabbos food), Charcoal, Lenny's Casita, and Nagila Pizza.
Also, for Shabbos, the pretzel challah from GotKosher? is unbelievable. Especially their rosemary olive pretzel challah. I wish they were also open on Sunday so that I could have bought more and brought it home. Absolutely amazing, 10/10.
Also, our Disney trip was lots of fun, but wouldn't do it again. Definitely a good experience, but considering it was Thursday in the middle of February which is supposed to be one of their quietest times, it was still very busy and there was still a lot of waiting in line, even with the genie plus service. My kids like more of the thrill rides than the experiential rides that Disney has. I was able to get 5% off admission by buying a Disney gift cards from Target and using my target red card, and then combining them into one card to purchase the actual Disney tickets.

[Dan]

I assume this was based on recent experience of all right? Seems right only tweaks for me would be
1) i think Jeff’s is way more special for what it is and its pricing. They never forget a part of the order, they delivered right on time (twice for us) and everything is quality, flavorful and reasonably priced. If u come to la with kids, u should be feeding em from here at least twice.
2) I’m done with Tierra sur, past 2 times I went we were unimpressed with limited menus and the combo of wine with dishes makes it even harder to bring kids (note also no high chairs) and wastes money when u can’t drink all that delicious wine bc u are driving home… used to be our favorite restaurant in the world, now I think next door is better.
Also would add we enjoyed pita bu a lot, the new place in Malibu by Chabad (was a fish grill).
Also while we have always enjoyed breakfast at delice and their almond croissants, we bought a ton of their pastries for shabbos (like 1 of every small creamy thing) and all of them basically tasted the same (so save some money and buy a couple).
Finally if u can la gondola lunch special is a great value with yummy sandwiches (I prefer that over dinner).

1. I hear ya. The problem I run into is that it's still fast food in the end of the day. It's a solid burger, but not the best burger. But yes, it is a great value and good eats, especially with kids, and I guess it should be a 7.5 for that alone.

2. Oof. I heard things went downhill when they lost Chef Gabe. When did you go?
Personally, I'd never bring kids to a restaurant of that caliber. Seems like a waste and those situations are never very enjoyable.

3. Will have to go back to Mailbu!

4. Yes, LG's lunches are great!

[Dan]

Love it that Pizza Mayven beats Pats
I know what you mean, but it's still pretty funny.

Exactly

[shiframeir]

2. Oof. I heard things went downhill when they lost Chef Gabe. When did you go?
Personally, I'd never bring kids to a restaurant of that caliber. Seems like a waste and those situations are never very enjoyable.

yup last two post chef gabe (who was a real mensch). went with littler kids with chef gabe and it was wonderful i feel like they have chosen to (perhaps rightly) focus on pushing and selling their wine rather than running an inventive culinary restaurant first (even at a loss of $ each year), and the menu is much more limited and tied to that objective. last time we went the only thing we loved/would rate an 8 or more was the veal chop, and the appetizers were not special, unlike the all in one fish tacos chef gabe used to make...
That said, i can see someone who loves wine loving this version more. but i dont really get how they do that in yehupitzville where everyone has to drive home.

[keemster26]

Pizza Mayven 7.5/10
Nagila Pizza 6.5/10
‎Pizza World 6/10

What about pizza station?

[Dan]

What about pizza station?

Haven't been there in 21 years.

[thaber]

My kids say 550 is good.

[Yehoshua]

My kids say 550 is good.

Haven't been yet, maybe soon.

[yuds70]

My kids say 550 is good.

They got serious marketing, posters and stand up boards all over, even in LA Brea

The pie I had reminded me of the DIY pizza where you add the sauce and cheese, thick dense base

Maybe I got to go back and get a fresh one - but everyone knows the rules...

[Bored Bachur]

My kids say 550 is good.

new place?

[thaber]

Yes. Pizza. Where chik and chow was I think