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    La Tavolata - Shrimp pasta 10/10

    La Tavolata

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    10.1 km
    $$

    10/10 Calamari Fritti - I really loved this calamari! It's such a great mix of different pieces,…read moreand it's clearly high quality. I'm definitely ordering this again next time. It also comes with two different sauces that are both incredibly flavorful and compliment the calamari perfectly. 10/10 Papardelle Vodka -This is truly the best pasta in all of the land! It's rare to find a dish where the sauce, the pasta, and the protein are all this high quality. Everything is literally perfect. 10/10 Complimentary Bread -I love that this restaurant serves complimentary bread! It's so freaking good and the quality is amazing. It comes with an oil and vinegar dip that pairs perfectly. Honestly, it's hard to stop eating it. Don't fill up too much before the main course! Cost - Calamari $17.00, Pappardelle Vodka $22.00 (Before taxes and tip).

    Soooo disappointing. They serve warm bread with parm and oil that is tasty once you're seated. We…read morestarted with a mango avocado caprese that was also good--although, I would note that the mozzarella was like Trader Joe's (not bad but not fresh mozzarella di bufala). The most disappointing and inedible dish of all was the trenette with pesto. While the pasta tasted home made the pesto was the too-often-seen-in-American-restaurants pesto cream soup and pretty flavorless (we all agreed that it wasn't even salted properly). My friend who had the ravioli bolognese was satisfied and reported that the ravioli were homemade. The eggplant parmigiano was ok in that the eggplant was properly cooked but not particularly tasty. It came with a side of overcooked rehydrated penne that was like mush. The service was not horrible. Our server was polite but unwilling to split two entrees. She did bring us a couple of little plates. Given that one of the entrees was the pesto, there ended up being no need because that dish was so awful that we each tried one bite and wanted nothing to do with it. This is when a suburb server would notice that it hadn't hardly been touched and apologize and comp it. No such offer or apology. I would never go back!

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    City of Cerritos - Bowl bed of rice, crab meat & it's roe, furikake, lime juice, soy sauce

    City of Cerritos

    3.8(22 reviews)
    10.3 km

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen visited the very busy city of Cerritos. Most of all, I…read moreappreciated the many restaurants, the beautiful library, the many highly ranked schools (shout out to WHS- #1 in Ca.), and the pleasing overall aesthetic of the walkways throughout the city. A lovely visit. The end.

    Very disappointed in the way they address overnight parking in a family emergency. I grew up in…read moreCerritos since the 70s, my Mom still live there and now I have an emergency where I need to spend a few days watching her. Used to be able to call Sheriff Dept and give info they'd provide a temp overnight parking permit. Now they've automated with online application and I've spent 3 hours trying to obtain an overnight parking permit. It's not working due to software issues & there's no one to assist after business hours. I Called Cerritos Sheriff and they said if you get a ticket take it up with parking enforcement. You'd think in an emergency situation for parking the city would have a go to plan for it's citizens. Very Disappointed how insensitive the City of Cerritos has turned into when it comes to assisting it's citizens in emergency circumstances.

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    2025 Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Cerritos High School parking lot. Everyone's getting ready for the fireworks!

    City of Cerritos - 2025 Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Getting ready for the fireworks show at Cerritos High School

    2025 Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Getting ready for the fireworks show at Cerritos High School

    City of Cerritos - 2025 Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Getting ready for the fireworks show. Those fireworks in the photo are from a different venue

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    2025 Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Getting ready for the fireworks show. Those fireworks in the photo are from a different venue

    City of Bell

    City of Bell

    5.0(2 reviews)
    6.8 km

    Mi familia por vida! Before anything is explained look at how many mango trees everyone has and…read morefull of mangoes!! Bell is like going into little Mexico. Impressive street tacos and ceviche tostadas. Let us not forget its people. It is old LA but if you look closely the locals are happy. Hey even the homeless are dance and laughing. It maybe all the free fruit from the mango trees. The city of Mango Trees! Got chile rellenos? They do offer some of the best chile rellenos in LA. Got Pokeman? Well, I will tell you a secret, the city of Bell has rare Pokemon characters to discover on those smart phone apps. Just drive around with your kids and trust me. You will hear the sounds of joy! LOL Pura Vida! City of Bell is the Mango City of Los Angeles! Pokeman aficionados this is a must on your bucket list! Enjoy!

    If you are Selling or Buying a property in the City of Bell you will need to complete a PreSale…read moreProperty Inspection prior to the close of escrow. I found this out days prior to scheduled closing date. I thought it was going to be like watching paint dry. To my surprise, the City of Bell issued an inspection day as soon as seller turned in application and paid fees. Inspector Padilla showed up and was very cordial and professional. He knew our escrow needed this to proceed and knocked it out of the ballpark for us when within a few hours we had this email confirming report was ready. This was awesome Inspector Padilla. We appreciate your support in getting the report to us to move forward with our escrow. We thank the City of Bell and five stars from us.

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    Rubel Castle

    Rubel Castle

    4.8(58 reviews)
    34.9 km

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

    A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

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    Downey Downtown - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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