I've wanted to eat at Kustaa for a long time, so I had high hopes, but unfortunately, my experience…read morewas a major letdown. I visited on a Friday in the early afternoon. It was pretty quiet, yet we were barely greeted by the staff. To make matters worse, another patron was changing their 2-year-old's diaper right there on the patio. It was completely "butt baked" and extremely unappetizing while trying to eat. Food we ordered : * Pâté Sandwich: The pâté itself was actually good, but it was ruined by a ton of mustard. I had to scrape it off just to eat it as the mustard completely overpowered the sandwich. * Salmon Sandwich: Very bland and lacked flavor. Side sales were bland. We had to ask for extra dressing. * Iced Coffee: There was something "weird" floating in my coffee. Between the hygiene issues on the patio, and the mediocre food, I won't be back. Maybe I should have just stuck with wine and cheese.

I loved their relaxed and comfortable setup. The place feels very inviting and pleasant…read more Our waiter was amazing and his recommendations were on point. I recommend trying their raclette and pair it with a good wine. Their selection of cheeses is great and they also sell them at their front store. Everything I tried there was delicious and hope to be back soon.

tl;dr even if charcuterie boards and boutique home goods aren't your thing, don't miss the…read morenot-so-secret farm-to-table sandwich selection Lady & Larder is no stranger to the spotlight. This tiny Santa Monica wine-and-cheese concept debuted in 2016, and their charcuterie boards earned acclaim from Oprah and The New York Times alike. During the pandemic, Lady & Larder ventured into the sandwich game, and the result was a resounding success. Nowadays, the not-so-secret "Secret Lunch" lineup of gourmet sandwiches is among the best in Los Angeles. The tiny Santa Monica shop shares the block with a Sherwin-Williams and a boxing gym. Cross your fingers for metered street parking on the trafficky block of Pico. Outside, red metal patio furniture is shaded by the overhanging storefront. Natural light runs through multicolored windows to the shop within. The mosaic tiled floor is effortlessly chic. The soaring whitewashed walls are minimally decorated, while shelves and refrigerators are carefully curated with wines, cheeses, tinned fish, and candles. The tablet register is set up on a worn kitchen countertop. Soft, instrumental music immediately feels welcoming. I've visited multiple times for early weekend lunch, and our Toast pre-order was ready upon arrival. We grabbed a table outside, and numerous takeout customers popped in and out during our meal. My favorite was the Disco Only. This elevated turkey club featured an impressive depth of flavor, from the sharp alpine cheese to the rich garlic mayo to the tangy pepperoncini vinegar. The thick-cut Bub and Grandma's sesame bread held up admirably well, and the arugula added a welcome fresh factor. The proteins were plentiful but were outshone by the other components. I also loved the Hot Girl Salami. The sweet-and-hot mustard and crispy baguette accentuated the rich, almost buttery salami. Meanwhile, the Venice Cowgirl was like a cheeseboard on a baguette. The sweet peaches and apricot-habanero jam dominated the subtly rich cheese or thin prosciutto, but the sandwich nonetheless proved to be a unique, summery option worth sharing. Lastly, the Yes, Honey elevated the ham-and-cheese with tangy relish, but the other components felt standard and forgettable. The service was friendly and efficient, and sandwiches ran for $15-20 each. Overall, the food tasted like the Santa Monica Farmer's Market on a premium roll, with sandos ranging from good to excellent. They are worth a dedicated visit if you're in the neighborhood, and I can't wait to work my way through more of Lady & Larder's menu.

my boyfriend surprised me on Valentine's Day with these!…read more Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Please support these ladies!!

I've been going here for at least 10 years. I love cheese and have been to many shops across the…read morecountry and this one is the best. So many types of cheese I haven't seen anywhere else. Shadow Blossom is my all time favorite!

Our first time visiting this cheese shop and it won't be our last! They have a case for hard…read morecheeses, a case for soft cheeses, all the possible accoutrements you could want for a cheese board, and very knowledgeable staff to assist. Our daughter picked a brillat-savarin and a comte. My husband asked the person helping us if she could suggest an accessible blue, and since our other cheeses were French, she's suggested St Agur. As far as blue cheeses go, it wasn't terrible - more salty than moldy tasting (I am not a fan of blue cheese). We also purchased some calabrese and a box of Rustic Bakery citrus, ginger & thyme artisan crisps. Everything was delicious (well, I still don't know about the blue, but it was at least relatively inoffensive). We'll definitely be back to try more cheeses

Was shocked to find this Cheese Shop resides inside Ralph's! Great selection, fair pricing,…read moreexcellent descriptions! Overall, unexpected really great experience!

Love coming to the BH Cheese store especially to see Lex! He is incredibly kind and uber…read moreknowledgeable about cheese. He makes the experience so much better, and he is the reason we keep coming back. Lex is the absolute BEST - thank you Lex!!!!!!!!!

Definitely a 5 star for the food, inside is clean and cheesy. Service is actually very good they…read morebring out your food and even take your tray sometimes. Without asking a tip which is a huge plus in the time right now. They only have outside seating so the ambiance also depends on the time of day and driver that passes by, but all in all pretty welcoming. We had the Le Rôti which is a roast beef sandwich. Melty cheese and well seasoned onions inside. The juicy onion and roast beef is so much better than the dipping sandwich from Philippe. Best sandwich I've had in my life, not exaggerating, although I don't eat sandwiches often, but still. Definitely recommend it to everyone.

What a cute little market this is, located in a tiny mini-mall close to the Overland and National…read moreintersection. It is equal parts coffee bar, flower shop, and unique wines/drinks/snacks shop. I would have never known about this spot had my friend who lives within walking distance of this market not had a hankering for a Matcha latte. I got a hazelnut latte with oat milk and it was very nice. The flower bouquets were fresh, pretty and colorful, and I loved looking at all the unique snacks available. It was nice to support a charming small business in this area and I look forward to coming back and getting more snacks the next time I visit my friend!

I stopped by during my morning walk with my dog and was very pleasantly surprised. They had a lot…read moreof essential items which was nice because it's less tha a 5 minute walk from my apartment. They did hae other unique snacks, drinks, and even a flower bar! What really made the experience enjoyable was the barista! The coffee was also delicious and reasonably priced in my opinion. She was very helpful and friendly and even offered my dog a treat. I would definitely come back again.

We chose to Grab and Go for food but then sat at the counter for ice water and Jameson's on the…read morerocks, served by Juvenal, a pleasant young man who talked with us a bit. I chose the yogurt parfait, a Caesar salad, and a chocolate raspberry chia pudding (guess I was hungry after running around this morning to complete packing before coming here). Prices are expensive because that's how things are in airports, but everything was fresh and met our needs.

Food quality is so disappointing, even for an airport…read more The Caesar must be a grocery store bagged salad. But the menu really sold it as an upscale item with Kale, Anchovies, Garlic, etc. No kale at all, just chopped iceberg. Half the croutons were soft and moist. Halfway through the dressing, it had separated into oil and whatever else. Nothing fresh about it. Maybe I shouldn't have expected as much, but the menu really upsold the experience.

Shout out to whomever created a Yelp for the meat and cheese department within Eataly. So, if you…read morehave received service there please give a shout out to their outstanding service here! Big shout out to Miguel he is phenomenal and I have been working with him for quite some time he always makes phenomenal recommendations for meats as well as cheeses and wines to boot. Doesn't matter the occasion he always has me covered! Over the years we've shared some phenomenal stories and I'm always grateful to run into him when making creations, and is I ran into while dining out I'd send a drink over his way. The meat and cheese department at Eataly is hard to beat! And, I highly recommend you head over!

Located within the Eataly complex, this lovely little counter has mouthwatering cheeses and salumi…read moreto tempt anyone! Although the prices are a bit steep, the customer service is stellar! A nice young man assisted us in choosing the perfect Pecorino cheese and the tastiest Soppressata salumi, complete with generous samples! Yum. There are Italian cheeses and domestic cheeses too. We choose a wonderful Pecorino Gigante Cantina ($25.80/lb.). The prosciutto and salumi all looked good, so we described what we wanted: very little visible fat and a medium bit of spice. Our expert behind the counter suggested the Giorgio Soppressata Piccante ($25.80/lb.) and sliced two huge pieces for us to try...sold! I'll definitely be back for the great customer service and tasty product! Yelp Challenge 2018: 36/100

I was leaving the post office on Wednesday next door and saw a sign in front of the market that…read moresaid "15% off sushi". I was craving sushi ALL day so this was perfect! I went inside and it was a small space. Basically all the stuff from a Wholefoods crammed into this tiny spot. There were 2 lanes open with 3 or 4 people in each one getting groceries. The staff were very friendly and seemed to already know their customers. The sushi chefs were putting out more sushi and I picked up the spicy salmon roll. The price was good and the sushi was even better. I didn't really walk around to see what other goodies they have but this is definitely the perfect spot to walk to if you need some groceries or a quick bite to eat. They even have outside seating. If I'm in the area and need groceries or food, I will definitely be back.

I would say to going back there again. Chicken not only didn't taste good but also was burned and…read moreI made my mind to not go back again. Ambiance is cars honking in the street and service was okay as the cashier warned me that their chicken kabob is not anything close to Iranian food; therefore, I really regret going there.

We love Bison and Elk and Venison, but have a hard time finding it and when we do, it is usually…read morenot very good. Such is not the case with Wild Fork in Venice. This nicely sized store has everything you might want in the way of meat and fish. They have great fish. We have had their Elk, Bison and Venison all made up as burgers with these great rolls we got right there. It is all great. We are now regular customers. The service is excellent. They know about everything they carry and go out of their way to explain things. The place is just so bright and pretty. It is so very clean and it is easy to find what you want. They have some of the best steaks we have ever had, the marbling being perfect. We also love their lobster. And all of this is at a fair price. Go there.

This market is absolutely amazing. I have never seen a nicer set up and the place is so clean you…read morereally could eat off the floor. Things are easy to find. All items are frozen because some of what they offer really needs to be, deer, for example. They have meats you will not find anywhere else, and the prices are super fair. We first went there because out St. Bernard must eat a lot of food and is ever so picky. We have always made her food fresh every day, but one day she decided, this steak is not for me, burger, shove it. She even refused chicken. I went on line and talked to friends who said get her deer, and kangaroo. Okay, so I searched and found Wild Fork. I ordered on line because I had no idea they were down the street from me. We cooked it up and she is eating again. We then went there and had the best service you can imagine. Fila knew everything from fat content to calories. We bought Elk, Kangaroo, chicken with all the parts in it, Bison and Venison. Heidi, the dog is in heaven. It all looked so great, we decided to try it. Bison burgers are great. Venison burgers are great. I did not love the Kangaroo, but my husband did and the Elk is just so tasty. And all of it is healthy and you can freeze it for months or just defrost and cook. We can't wait to try their seafood and steaks, but right now it appears we are on the dog's diet. We could not be happier with this place and now go every week. Thank you so much Fila for being so kind and patient. I think my husband has a wee crush. That's fine, Heidi will trade him for meat any day of the week. This is a must stop.