Come on, it's an airport lounge... what could be 5 stars about it?…read more Service: the staff leading the counter is hella efficient and cares!! They know you are in a hurry so they make sure they get your order right. Food: the tender and fries were cooked to order quickly and perfectly. The fries have that awesome Cajun seasoning that make them crack-addictive. Ambiance: yeah, typical airport lounge but dang good seats for a drink!

15/10 service & one of the best bloody mary's that I have ever tasted. My server was insanely sweet…read moreand made sure that I felt at home. Prior to my flight, I had to bypass the pre flight jitters with this delicacy of a drink and I was blown away. There were a few people sitting inside, but it was clean and very nice for a terminal bar. Would definitely stop by again.

This week my eldest daughter and I traveled to Phoenix to visit my youngest daughter. We usually…read moredrive the 6 hours from SoCal to Phoenix. Since we'd be there for only a few days we flew Southwest Airlines instead. Daughter #1 lives in the Valley. I live in OC so we both decided to take Amtrak and meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport. I usually fly out of Long Beach LBX or John Wayne Airport SNA in Irvine. Hollywood Burbank Airport was like a step back in time. The one story sprawling terminal reminded me of a California mission. The interior appeared to be original circa 1950s. No long walk to check-in or to TSA check point. Shorter walk to the gate. What a throwback. What convenience. Upon our return, baggage claim boasts 2 turnstiles. And yet the airport, on a Tuesday and again on Thursday, was a buzz with foot traffic. Masses of travelers coming and going. We enjoyed the intimacy of the airport. And have definitely added it to our preferred list of airports for local travel.

For some reason I always think this airport will be easier than LAX, but I am not sure I still…read morebelieve that. Upon landing, half the plane had to get off on a really steep staircase. Then we went to baggage claim, which is a tiny room where everyone stands 6 inches from the baggage belt, so it is nearly impossible to see your bag coming or even get to it. Perhaps the worst system I have seen in my life. Going through security on the way back was fine. The precheck line is longer than the regular line, so I hope they staff lines accordingly in the future. There really are no amenities here. No restaurants, nowhere to plug your phone in, nothing. I went to buy a water and it was $9. I would hate to have a delayed flight here, it's kind of a nightmare. Next time I will save myself the trouble and just go to LAX.

Definitively hidden in plain sight, but if you spot it or hear about it (say... from Yelp), you…read moreshould stop and have some libations. I wouldn't use the term dive bar here because it's more classy and well put together to be the traditional visage of 'dive bar'; despite being hidden in plain site. Also, the menu is vastly different than any dive bar. The place has a great vibe, vintage-modern classic theme, great lighting scheme, nice patio space, and just has a great hangout vibe. The service I've received has been impeccable. ** CASH ONLY is really my only knock on it. I've never carried much cash since the advent of plastic pay and the world is increasingly cashless. So, your experience will be limited by the cash available in your pocket.

Nice intimate place to grab a quick drink…read more They don't offer food, but you can walk next door to the Tavern and bring your items over.

This is THE cigar lounge in all of the 818! Amazing ambiance…read moreboth inside and out. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the nicest and most knowledgable owner. The walk-in humidor has some of the best selections of cigars you can find. If you don't know what you want, the owner provides great insight and recommends you a cigar based off of your experience and needs. Choosing to set inside or out in the patio is always a tough choice because you cannot go wrong with either one. If you choose to sit inside, it truly feels like being at that part of your home were you go to relax and unwind. There are multiple tvs with primetime UFC, NFL, NHL and NBA games. If you are looking to do some activities while you enjoy your cigar you can grab some friends and have a poker tournament or play some board games. Or you sit on one of the many sofas, read or get some work done. The outside patio feels serene. The lighting and set up of the patio gives an area of peace and quiet in an otherwise busy city. It feels like a great temporary escape from everyday life. Very beautiful. Along with the cigars that are a variety of snack and drink options. Always keep an eye out on the socials from special events i.e jazz nights. Overall, I highly recommend La Casa Cigar Lounge. You can't go wrong.

What a great cigar lounge. After 5 lame days of cigars and lounges in LA, I found this gem. Chill…read moreambiance, great cigar selections and welcoming hospitality. There is both an indoor and outdoor lounge. Most importantly for serious aficionados they have an espresso machine. Wherever you live or are visiting in LA like me make the drive and check out this space.

Went here for a Bat Mitzvah and it was fantastic, plenty of staff working and endless food and…read moredrinks. Great place to host an event with nice music and a decent sized area for dancing.

I think most people realize banquet halls throughout Los Angeles typically provide mediocre food by…read moresubpar service and an overly bougie/gaudy atmosphere. To my surprise, DeLuxe is rather classy with decent food and fantastic service. Our waiter was constantly checking on our table, bringing us food and drinks as we needed or requested, clearing and replacing plates and silverware, and even serving us when we were fully capable of doing so ourselves. The place (including bathrooms) was clean, modern, and in good shape. As for the main event - the food - there are just so many plates on your table you won't even realize what you forgot to eat or try. The "good" on our list included all the kebabs, the fish was amazing, chicken salad was surprisingly good but also surprised to be there at all; the mutabbal wasn't half bad; olive "salad" was amazing but spicy; fatoush was okay, baked mushrooms with cheese were delicious, and the licorice green drink soda something was refreshing. However, there were some downsides to the food as well. The sarma, boreg, and fatayer were just embarassing and tasted bad/bland. The bread was stale and dry, the muhammra was a joke to Syrians and the shrimp was just a wast to be there. Overall, a pretty good location!

Fantastic experience flying private. Unlike a commercial flight, there is no need for TSA security…read morecheck through or luggage clearance!! Extremely convenient, but it's certainly a luxury that shouldn't be taken for granted. The staff was all around TERRIFIC, sooo accommodating, and our private plane was extremely clean with fantastic food (snacks, meals, beverages, alcohol, etc.). The huge bathrooms on these planes are always well stocked with a variety of toiletries (tampons, wipes, Q tips, mouth wash, toothbrushes and pastes, sprays, etc.). I enjoy flying private when I have the opportunity, but wouldn't recommend it if you tend to develop motion sickness easily!

Overcharged me! Outrageous fuel prices! Non transparent pricing and rude female customer service…read moremanager. Avoid at all costs !!!

Awesome food, awesome service. Chris was a great server. Was on point, friendly and generous. Would…read morerecommend to everybody who likes BBQ, burgers or ice cold brewskis.

What an absolutely wonderful evening. It all started with the great customer service on the phone…read morewhen I called to make the reservation. Once we arrived the interior had a relaxed, easygoing vibe, modern but cozy, with stylish design touches that made the whole space feel welcoming and unhurried. Even the waiting area with it's low lit seating surrounded by book cases was really cool. My wife, my sister and I had a wonderful table near the fireplace in the center of the dining area. Nearby were draped booths that would be perfect for a more romantic evening. Our server was, Haley...she was incredible. Very personable, helpful and extremely professional. You'll be in good hands if you're lucky enough to get her! Then the food...Wow. My wife and my sister got the filet migons, watching my wife's euphoric reaction of taking her fist bite made my evening! Omg...thankfully, my wife let me try garlic fries that came with the filets, and they were the best I ever had! I got the Langostino Fettuccine...outstanding. You have to dig a little spicy, which I do...but the vodka cream sauce is the real highlight of this dish. For deserts we got the apple cobbler, the creme brulee and sticky toffee cake. All three were fantastic. But I preferred the cobbler and the toffee cake the most. We didn't get the Le Petit Gateau, their chocolate cake...but we decided to get one to go! HA...it's unbelievably rich and pretty tall and big. It's topped with candied wild cheries...it's two days later and we're still eating this yummy treat. All in all...I would recommend this for any occasion...wether you're looking for just a night out with solid service and great food, to a romantic evening. We got there around 6...but later on there was live music with these two gentlemen on guitars that really played perfect atmosphere music. You can't go wrong with a night out at Firefly!

We visited Tonga Hut during their recent "Spring Time Schenanigans" tiki marketplace event. They…read morehave a tiki marketplace several times a year, and this one was held on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 6pm. It takes place mostly in their rear patio area and parking lot, but a good number of vendors were also in an adjacent air conditioned event room. They have a very small parking lot, but it was occupied by vendors during this event. Do not park in the parking lots of the adjacent businesses, as we were warned when entering the Tonga Hut that cars get towed regularly. There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Entering from the rear, there is a good sized covered patio with around eight benches. We went inside to check it out and grab a drink. The interior is fairly small with four good sized booths, a lounge area with a large J-shaped couch with several small tables, and around ten seats at the bar. It is dimly lit with some basic tiki décor, and has an old-school feel. They had a fixed cocktail menu for this event which is understandable. We stood in line at the bar for about ten minutes, got our drinks and went out to the patio. The bartender was friendly, and didn't seem flustered by the high volume of patrons. I had the Horned Beast O' The Celtic Sea (Oceanus Hibernicus Irish Malt, Jamacian Rum, House Made Falernum & Orgeat, Peach, Citrus, Dash of Cherry Heering, $13). She had the Leprechaun Grog (Three Rums, Lime, Grapefruit, Honey, Spice, Soda, $14). Both drinks were good, were served in souvenir plastic cups, and were a bargain at $13 to $14. If you ordered a drink containing Oceanus whiskey, the bartender gave you a gold coin and you could exchange it with the Oceanus representative on the patio for a free T-shirt. Durango Tacos was setup near the rear entrance for food. We had four tacos (two carne asada and two veggie), and they were good and reasonably priced. This was the first tiki marketplace we have attended. There were around twenty vendors with a good assortment of art work, tiki mugs, tiki clothing, tiki décor, and other miscellaneous items. I purchased a few nice tiki shirts which were a steal at $20 and $25. The vendors and visitors were all very friendly and in a festive mood. We hung out for about ninety minutes and had a good time. We will return at some point to try their regular cocktail menu and see what it's like on a non-event night.

Tonga hut is my favorite local tiki bar, but it is such a hit or miss when I go!…read more On a weekend, you could easily walk in with no problem or be hit with a one-hour wait. Sometimes they have servers, other times you order at the bar. The last time I went, there was a long line as only one bartender was making drinks, yikes! Despite that, the drinks are solid, reasonably priced, and strong! They have a variety of drinks and nightly specials. Each bartender also has their own "secret menu" specials that only they can make. The decor is very on theme, and they have a fire pit and heaters outside for when it is chilly.

Love this place! Awesome after an IKEA shopping visit. Open late and the Mongolian beef, garlic…read morenoddles and chow fun are the best! The pear lychee martini is also my favorite! Yum! Highly recommend! The Valencia location also awesome!

I decided to give Wokano another try and omg, that a HUGE mistake!…read moreIt was so dirty on the floor near the bar where we were sitting. I looked down and I found something horrifying. I wish I took a picture of it but I ran out too fast to do that. I left my food and ran for the hills.

At is amazing. This is a classic Burbank institution …read more Patrons love this spot due to the service Arika she is a literal legend on earth / so kind

My new favorite happy hour spot in Burbank located in SpringHill Suites on South San Fernando Road…read more The bartendress Arika is awesome and gets 5 stars!! She is an amazing mixologist!! I watched her make interesting cocktails and happy hour snacks for me and a few other customers who came in looking hungry and thirsty. I can't wait to come back tomorrow at 5 pm so I can try the hummus and another creative cocktail!!