LA

1. Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd (at Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA

Dessert Shop · Mid-City West · 247 tips and reviews

2. Porto's Bakery & Cafe

9.2

315 N Brand Blvd (at California Ave), Glendale, CA

Bakery · City Center · 401 tips and reviews

Danielle Neufeld: It's all about the potato balls- duh!

3. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews

Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies is one of LA.

4. Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies

8.5

4501 Fountain Ave (at Virgil Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Sandwich Spot · East Hollywood · 44 tips and reviews

Danielle Neufeld: These cheesesteaks taste like the come from the east coast- good work dudes! Tasty Cakes available as well (CANDY CAKES)- although it's cheaper if your NJ mom sends them to you. ;)

5. Bottega Louie

9.1

700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA

Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 780 tips and reviews

Danielle Neufeld: Great macarons!

6. Third Street Promenade

9.2

1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA

Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 283 tips and reviews

Let's Go: Enjoy 3 ultra-popular pedestrian blocks of mosaic art tiles, fountains, patio restaurants, and trendy shopping ranging from overpriced bikini shops to some of LA’s best specialty bookstores. Read more.

7. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.6

Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA

Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 148 tips and reviews

8. The Counter

8.3

5779 Wilshire Blvd (at S Curson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA

Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 85 tips and reviews

9. Astro Burger

7.2

5601 Melrose Ave (at Gower St), Los Angeles, CA

Burger Joint · 50 tips and reviews

10. Scoops

712 N Heliotrope Dr (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Ice Cream Parlor · East Hollywood · 115 tips and reviews

11. El Cholo Restaurant

8.5

1121 S Western Ave (at W 11th St), Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Bravo: Guacamole made table side…what else do I need to say…I am drooling :) -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

12. Old Town Pasadena

9.1

Pasadena, CA

Neighborhood · 51 tips and reviews

Gene Chuang: A good mix of shopping, dining and hanging out spots

Din Tai Fung Dumpling House is one of LA.

13. Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

1108 S Baldwin Ave (at Arcadia Ave), Arcadia, CA

Dumpling Restaurant · 233 tips and reviews

Danielle Neufeld: Get the xiao long bao! YUM.

14. Lawry's The Prime Rib

9.1

100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Steakhouse · 92 tips and reviews

15. Diddy Riese

9.0

926 Broxton Ave (btwn Le Conte & Weyburn Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Ice Cream Parlor · Westwood Village · 255 tips and reviews

16. Fluff Ice

500 N Atlantic Blvd Ste 153 (at Hellman Ave), Monterey Park, CA

Dessert Shop · 32 tips and reviews

17. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

8.1

321 W Katella Ave Ste 101 (at Anaheim Garden Walk), Anaheim, CA

Seafood Restaurant · The Anaheim Resort · 77 tips and reviews

18. Mini Kabob

8.7

313 1/2 Vine St (Central Ave), Glendale, CA

Middle Eastern Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

David H: tasty tasty tasty

19. The Crab Cooker

7.7

2200 Newport Blvd (22nd St), Newport Beach, CA

Seafood Restaurant · Newport Pier · 88 tips and reviews

Karina Cecilia: Worth the trip.... Crab cakes, bread bowl & Chowder, Scallops.... and of course the bread sticks and balls!!!

20. Twirl Yogurt

121 N Larchmont Blvd (btw Beverly & 1st), Los Angeles, CA

Frozen Yogurt Shop · Windsor Square · 6 tips and reviews

21. Strickland's Ice Cream

4523 Campus Dr (at California Ave.), Irvine, CA

Ice Cream Parlor · University Town Center · 44 tips and reviews

22. Norton Simon Museum

9.1

411 W Colorado Blvd (btw Orange & St John), Pasadena, CA

Museum · West Pasadena · 57 tips and reviews

23. Lacy Park

8.4

1485 Virginia Rd (Huntington Drive), San Marino, CA

Park · 28 tips and reviews