If bartending were an Olympic sport, Gen would already have her gold medal mounted above the bar…read more She doesn't just pour drinks -- she orchestrates experiences. Gen has that rare gift of being everywhere at once: your glass never empties, but somehow she also has time to crack a joke, swap a story, and make you feel like you're the only person in the room. Her style? Effortlessly cool. The kind where you wonder if she was born behind a barstool with a cocktail shaker in her hand. Smooth, attentive, and utterly unflappable, she manages the chaos of a busy bar with the calm of a Zen master and the charm of your funniest friend. They just don't teach service like this anymore -- it's an art form. And Gen? She's Picasso with a pour spout. If The Wheel Bar has a secret ingredient, it's Gen. Long may her brand of bar wizardry live on.

I only came to this bar bc it hosts APA pool matches. The parking was really really bad. I got…read morelucky, I found a spot in front, but other team members parked blocks away. This is disturbing considering our matches ended at 11:30pm. That's also an issue, bc there is one table, we can only play one match at a time, so now we here forever. There is nothing special or significant about this bar. The reason I gave 1 star was the bathroom. I kid you not, there was a fucking hole in the woman's bathroom window! The screen was destroyed, literally anyone can stick their face in and watch you pee. This is really unsafe and so fucked up.

Great food and pretty good service. I've been there twice and both times I had a great experience.read more

I'm surprised I haven't gone here sooner with how close it is to home! We went here the Saturday…read morebefore Mother's Day and there was an approx. 30 minute wait time which was nice because I was expecting longer. After ordering our food, it took around 5-10 mins to get to the table and holy moly the portions are big! We ordered the chilaquiles, tres leches pancakes, and breakfast burrito, and each portion is entirely sharable. The interior is very nice and there are spots outside to take cute photos. I would say the only thing I didn't like was their strawberry horchata which I thought was wayy too sweet; however, I just took it to go which filled two (2) entire to-go cups and diluted it at home, making approx. three (3) servings TLDR: the food is great, horchata is a bit sweet, portions are large and sharable, and the atmosphere is trendy and cute!

I decided to be local and went to this dive bar. They do Alonsito about every drink uou could think…read moreof. I first tried their zombie drink. Amazing! I think it's like pineapple juice and two choices of rum. Tasted amazing. The two bartenders are nice, very conversational. I can see why they get regular bar attendees. This bar isn't bad. I will definitely come back if I'm looking for a local buzz. Maybe get a buzz here and walk to the movie theater.

We visited The Cove after seeing it all over social media. The photos made it look rustic, upscale,…read moresuper cute and very spacious with amazing drinks and a great menu. We even got dressed up because the vibe online felt fancy and elevated. Unfortunately, the experience was very different in person. The space is extremely small and overcrowded, to the point where you can barely move, let alone order a drink. We squeezed our way toward the back just to find a little breathing room, but it was constant "excuse me" in every direction. With how packed it was, the bartenders seemed to be moving at a slow pace with little sense of urgency, which made getting to the bar nearly impossible. After waiting about 10 minutes without being able to place an order, we ended up leaving. It was disappointing, especially after driving out excited to try the drinks we saw online. The photos make the space feel much bigger and more relaxed than it actually is, which created a very different expectation. Overall, the experience didn't live up to the hype and first impressions fell flat.

I will always review a proper dive bar with Campari on the shelf…read more Had two Negronis and I have no proof as the camerawoman was too slow in this case. This place was a total random date find for me, but glad I stopped in. Everything from the rowed Xmas lights on the ceiling, to the custom avant-garde wooden bar top speaks late 60s/early 70s cozy-chic to me. On top of this, the music and clientele rocks and, as a bonus, the interior is decked out in Rat Pack movie memorabilia -- apropos as the spot is, I imagine, named for the 1955 Sinatra film! Stop in and say hello to the killer bartenders.

Was almost 3 years ago si ce my last posted review. Dropped last minute with my road dog Johnny…read moreMedina. Vartwnder Matt at the helm tonight. He turned me on to a drink new to me ...a pistachio shot'....simple, sweet, beautiful...similar to a mudslide in taste and consistency but tajen in a shot glass. U2's " Still haven't found what I'm looking for". Great dive bar in an unassuming strip mall in Covina on Arrow Highway.Beautiful long actual wooden wood bar. Love it. Touchtunes jukebox. Come here when bartender Matt is on deck. Decent drink prices....oh wait....my favorite U2 song is on...." New Year's Day".....O'rale...Intiendrz Mendes!

Grabbed quick drinks on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy at all. Cocktail prices were pretty…read morefair, not overpriced bar prices! I got to try the Dirty Thai Tea and my bf got his own beer. Trying the Dirty Thai Tea, it was extremely sweet. Too sweet to the point I was forcing myself to drink it, but my bf asked the bartender to make it less sweet, which tasted much better! They added oat milk to it. In the end, it just. tasted like a normal thai tea and not so much like an alcoholic drink anymore haha. I was totally fine with it anyways. Beers are solid as well. Plenty of seating area if you're not sitting at the bar. The bar is a bit tight. Luckily you can bring your drink around. Parking can be a bit difficult if the plaza is too busy, but not impossible.

Delicious bar inside a food hall and live TV to catch the games. They sell bar bites as well. Don't…read moreforget to check out their weekday promotions (Monday - Thursday from 2-5). Great place to hang out with friends.

Edna Vees is one of our absolute favorite spots for live music and great food. The atmosphere is…read morealways fun and welcoming, the food is consistently good, and the service never disappoints. The bartenders are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home every time. We recently booked a private party and reserved two rooms for my birthday celebration, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Suzie was wonderful to work with, organized, responsive, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Our server took great care of our guests, the food was delicious, and we were given plenty of time to set up, which we truly appreciated. Thank you, Suzie, April and the entire Edna Vees team, for making my birthday celebration extra special. We'll definitely be back (again and again)!

I live close by and never thought to try their food. My son and I were looking for some dinner and…read moreI decided to switch up our usual routine. The ambiance is great, music, games and TV's for sports. They also had karaoke and honestly it was a little loud but, whatever I got used to it. We sat at the bar and our server was great! Our server took our drink order and food order within minutes and we watched a game while waiting for our food. My son ordered the Edna Vee burger with tots and mac n cheese. He loved the burger and tots and said the mac n cheese was alright. I ordered the Cesar salad wrap with tots and I thought it was great! My only complaint was the chicken portion to salad was a little slim but, the crispy tots made up for it. The star of the show was the bread pudding! I'm not a huge fan of soggy bread but, this one was perfect. It had candied walnuts, caramel, vanilla ice cream and apples. Probably some of the best bread pudding I've had. Since we were starving, I didn't get food pics but, I would absolutely recommend dining here for a good time and good food.

I had such a great experience at Ola Restobar in West Covina, and a huge part of that was our…read morebartender Cindy! From the moment we sat down, they were welcoming, attentive, and had such a positive vibe. You can tell they really know their craft -- the drinks were perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and came out fast even when it was busy. They made great recommendations and checked in just the right amount without being overbearing. The energy behind the bar really set the tone for the whole night. If you're going to Ola, definitely sit at the bar -- you won't be disappointed!

Nice big parking lot around the area, and when we came around 9:30 AM there were still a few prime…read morespots right in front--always a good start! Right away, the vibe was giving outdoor patio but with cozy indoor energy. Super clean inside and out, and the staff was really friendly. Our waitress this morning--her name was "B"--was the sweetest. Super kind, always checking in on us and making sure we were good. If you're like me and super indecisive, I usually stalk the menu the night before. But this menu was HUGE--pages and pages. I flipped straight to the brunch section in the back (three full pages!) and landed on the Supreme Skillet: potatoes, over-easy eggs, bell peppers, ham, and sausage. It came with three tortillas of your choice--I picked corn. Taste-wise, it was good, but I wish there were bigger and more pieces of meat. Compared to other skillets I've had, this one was a little light on the protein. It was $17.99. I'd rate it a 6.5/10, but with the refried beans on the side, it bumped up to a 6.9/10. My bestie ordered the Combo Benedict with French toast sticks, and honestly...the French toast sticks were the star. Super crispy, fluffy inside, and perfect with syrup. We also got the mimosa flight--mango, strawberry, and peach. All were tasty, super cute, and very Instagram-worthy. I can totally see this place popping at night with music and drinks. That said, even in the morning with only one other couple next to us, the music was pretty loud--it was kinda hard to talk during our brunch, literally had to look at besties lips to know what she's saying. I can't even imagine nighttime volume, lol. Overall: Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5 Definitely a fun spot to try, especially if it's your first time! But def plenty better brunch food out there! Happy eats!

Good drinks and cheap billiards pool. Fun relaxing atmosphere…read more 10/10 would recommend

My husband and I used to go to Britestar Tavern when we were dating. We came back yesterday and it…read morestill has the same vibe. They serve beer and hard seltzers, as well as a few shots. The Mexican candy shot was really good. They also have a pool table as well as different board games. The bartender was cool and gave good service. I'm so glad we stopped by and took a little walk on memory lane. We'll have to start coming back more often.

Asada tacos were really really good. The quality and cook on the Asada was amazing. The tacos were…read more$5/each so I wasn't really feeling that. But, the minute I bit in them, I was very impressed. The asada was grilled to a nice medium and Smokey. The guac and accompanying salsa were great. We asked for a side of salsa verde and it was served hot. I've never had a side of salsa served hot w/ tacos. I enjoyed it!

I came here as a party of 5 with a group of my gals for a birthday. Few things to consider, if…read moreyou're looking for yummy food and horrible service, then this is your place, don't come thirsty because they don't won't refill your waters, check your bill! It took forever to get anything... trying to get the attention of the server was a chore in itself. To start, we ordered guacamole. We thought it was coming straight from the tree but to our surprise they had just forgotten about us. When we're able to finally get a waitress because I asked for one, the alcoholic drinks were tummy. The food came out timely and was hella good. I'll give this place that much. BUT, when it come to customer service, all bad! Out waitress or anyone else in the establishment asked if we needed refills. I literally had to get up and get a pitcher of water and refilled our drinks. We asked our waitress for boxes, not sure what happened but she never came back. 20 minutes later someone tried picking up our plates, we said we had been waiting for boxes. When those finally arrived, it took another 20 minutes for the bill and only because was asked. When getting the bill, they charged us an 18% gratuity fee for parties for 6 or more (we were party of 5). When I asked for it be removed, I was told by the lady that we got the fee because our bill was over $200, she pointed to a sign that applied for Sunday brunch. When I told her that, she said it applied to everyday so I asked for the menu where that was indicated. She said was going to call the waitress. She came back and said she couldn't remove it because it applies to everyday. I continued to ask for the menu, she then said well the waitress was coming back and we said okay we'd wait, she walked away and came back indicating she'd take of the fee. SHADY!! I consider myself a very good tipper but the service here was so horrendous. We came to celebrate a birthday and we had to sing in Silence with a left over taco since we couldn't find anyone to order dessert.

Arrow Lodge is easily one of the best brewery experiences I've had in a long time. The atmosphere…read morestrikes the perfect balance between laid-back and lively -- great music, comfortable seating, and an energy that makes you want to stay for "just one more." The beer selection is excellent, with something for everyone -- from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and rich, smooth stouts. Every pour tastes fresh and carefully crafted. You can tell quality and consistency matter here. A huge shoutout to Angelina, who absolutely made my night. She's friendly, engaging, and knows her stuff when it comes to the beer lineup. She made fantastic recommendations and created such a welcoming vibe behind the bar that we instantly felt like regulars. Also want to give credit to Mike, the general manager -- you can tell he runs this place with real pride and attention to detail. He checked in with guests, made sure everyone was having a great time, and clearly cares about both his team and the customer experience. It's refreshing to see that kind of leadership in action. All around, this brewery nails it -- amazing beer, exceptional staff, and a management team that truly gets it. If you're in the area, don't miss it. You'll leave impressed, happy, and already planning your next visit.

I was in the area and wanted to try out a new brewery, so I decided to stop by Arrow Lodge Brewing…read moreCompany. As I pulled up to the parking lot, I noticed they had an outdoor seating area, which is really nice on hot days. It looked like a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a drink in the evening. When I went inside, I immediately liked the camping and outdoor vibes. The whole place has that rustic, lodge-style feel that makes it stand out. They had a bunch of pinball machines, which was a fun surprise, and there were murals all around the walls -- including ones of Lakers legend Kobe and the LA Dodgers. It definitely gives off strong local pride and a laid-back atmosphere. The inside is very spacious, with plenty of room to move around and a lot of TV screens, making it a solid spot to catch a game. I could easily see myself coming back to watch a Dodgers game there. That said, my experience at the bar wasn't the best. When I stepped into line to order, it seemed like the two beertenders were a bit distracted. There was a group of ladies sitting at the bar, and it felt like they were getting most of the attention. Usually, beertenders are welcoming and might ask something like, "Is this your first time here?" but the guy with the long mustache who served me gave off more of a "What do you want?" vibe. I asked for a taster, and he did provide one, but I didn't feel comfortable enough to ask to try anything else. At other breweries, I usually feel encouraged to explore the menu a bit more. Instead, I just winged it and ordered the Pink Lemonade Seltzer. It was okay, but compared to a lot of seltzers out there now, it wasn't very flavorful. It almost had a slight medicine-like taste. Because I didn't really feel the love from the beertenders, I ended up having just one drink and heading out. The space itself has a lot going for it -- great theme, fun games, plenty of TVs, and nice outdoor seating -- but I definitely think there's room for improvement in the customer service department. I might give it another try in the future, especially to catch a Dodgers game, but I'm hoping for a warmer, more welcoming experience next time.