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    4.6 (48 reviews)

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    Tiffany D.

    UNLIMITED WINE. that's right. let's start a riot right now! This was wine tasting 101, on crack, for your average joe. I loved how casual and unpretentious it was, for being a wine event, in hipsterville dtla, with food trucks galore, and lots of pretty people, Katie B heading up that train per the usje. I walked in and was greeted with the bright lights of the word RIOT over the staircase, and thought, okay, this is kinda rad. Then looked over and saw rows and rows of tables, set up with bottles and giveaways, and smiling vendors. Each one poured you 1-5 different wine samples and told you a little about their grapes, vineyard, make, etc. Or just got you boozed up. And there was even a "second glass" iphone app to rate your favorite wines (and therefore remember what the heck that delish pink one was, and find the closest place in your zip code to pick it up. ingenious!!). throughout the night, a tv showed the crowd favorites trending, which was super cool to see. overall i heard there were 250+ wines to try! that's insaneo!! in 4 hours! with little food. Pete S. and his lady were uber smart and came prepared, and my favorite trojan and the fantastic Marthie (fellow bruin!) benefitted from their generosity. the wines were not my favorites ever, but they were plenty tasty, and ever-flowing. PLUS, there was such a great variety--including reds, whites, desserts, champagnes, a spritz (italian orange drink, awesome), and even some cocktails--that everyone had a great great time. add in photobooths, temporary tattoos, champagne slushees, and everything else awesome and how could you not have a ball. Simply put, wine riot is for everyone. it's wines by the people for the people, and they really know how to make it hip, young, fresh, and cool. i loved it, and will look forward to many more!

    Fiona L.

    This is my second time going to Wine Riot. My first time was during their night shift. This second time I decided to stay classy drinking in the day time. This year the location was located at the Market Center on the 13th floor. 13th floor seemed sorta scary for me cause I was thinking we were gonna be at the roof. Hehe, thankfully not. Space was very spacious. Either there were plenty of room or there weren't as many people during the day time. I'd like to say it was a compilation of the two. Let the unlimited 4 hour wine drinking start! Plenty of wine selection to choose from, sweet, dry, old, young, etc etc. People are nice (there aren't any snuck up people) and there are many free things to get! Take advantage of their photobooths, stickers and tattoos! This year they also served free cheese! Yummm. They have a great app that let's you keep track of your favorites and worsts wine. This is a great event even for someone that doesn't like wine that much. You bet you will be finding me every year at this event :)

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    Jenny N.

    So much fun! Super super overdue review. Thank you Yelp for allowing some of our elites to attend this event! Getting buzzed around noon time was absolutely wonderful, especially with all the wonderful wines we get to taste! Everyone at the wine booths are very nice and very informative. I've noticed that there's a lot of moscato wine booths as well, my favorite! They also have an app called "Second Glass" where you can rate the wine that you've tasted and can bookmark them if you like them. Other than wine tasting booths from many different California wineries, there were also seminars that are hosted. One of them that my buddy and I attended were the sake seminar. Pretty darn awesome!!!! There were also a mini photo area where you can take pictures with provided props and you get to print them out instantly for a souvinir. So darn awesome. I also got some yelp swags while I was there. Yay! It was absolutely a great experience since my buddy and I were planning a wine tasting trip to Napa and we get to get first time experience on basic lessons on how to wine taste, gained basic knowledge about certain red or white wine and had fun!

    It's a riot!
    Elle E.

    This event is pretty good: upon entry you get a bracelet (after paying $60, unless you're lucky enough to get comped tickets) and that entitles you to unlimited wine. The pours vary from vendor to vendor, but if you can handle all four hours here you'll get more than your fair share of vino. The event feels fairly small, especially if you've attended other events at this venue. But it makes keeping track of where you've been fairly easy. Parking here is a pain, but you probably shouldn't drive unless you're the DD. If you like wine and want to try new ones then this is a good place to go for that.

    roger l.

    Wine riot ! My first time attending and I thought there would be a lot of wine, well, there were more than a lot ...all vendors were super nice and informative, I could only wish they didn't let us try so many drinks because towards the end we were pretty much running out of room to taste more wine... The sangria was def the highlight of the day, it was sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet! The educational sessions were wonderful , the sake 101 was great but too bad they didn't have manju, but hey, who does lol All in all, a great experience, will definitely go next time~~

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    Melanie D.

    This was a really fun event! Was lucky enough to get 2 free tickets to go. It was held in the California Market Center on the penthouse floor with beautiful 360 degree views of LA. There were many different types of wine from all over the world and were grouped by region. The wines ranged from dry to sweet and red, rose/blush, white, sake. There were unlimited tastings and sessions to learn about the different types. Also, there was a fun tattoo station and food for purchase - the bacon wrapped dates from Carb & Nation were delicious! It was the perfect wine lover's event, and my husband and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you Katie B and Yelp!!

    13th floor...not bad!
    Annie S.

    Fun experience but needs a little work. First, the location is confusing. There were no signs outside until you get into the long corridor leading into the building. I would recommend putting little signs up on poles or a standing sign somewhere. Once inside the CPC, the people working in the building (NOT wine riot people) were useless and not at all helpful. I saw pics from the other wine riots and let's just say the CPC venue is far from picturesque. Old, worn, and certainly not picturesque. I also thought the two food choices could use some friends...as is more food vendors! I like that there was a vegan choice (hot dog) but come on, a buzzed girl needs more options!! All in all, well worth the price but it is still going through growing pains. I'll go again, but def with lower expectations!

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    Erin H.

    My first wine tasting, thanks to Katie B! I had an awesome time, smelling, sipping, not getting crunk.. haha Oh wow, there were so many wineries that it was a bit overwhelming for my first time. It was very chill though. I thought the tiny sips they poured for us wouldn't do anything, but after like.. 10 booths, I was like.. whoa haha getting tipsy! I didn't get around to sitting in any of the classes, but I'd def like to do it next time! That being said, I didn't really learn as much as I would've liked to, but maybe my palate isn't as refined to distinguish all the nuances anyway. I only learned that I don't like Chardonnay like.. at all. For whites, I prefer Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Moscato (in decreasing order). For reds, I think I pretty much like all of them. I just remember tasting a difference at the first booth (which was like a wine tasting 101: young vs. mature) - the mature one tastes much smoother and richer. I liked that :] In addition to the wine, there's a lot of other fun stuff. The "photobooth" wasn't a real booth, but it was still fun. Their signs were great! "I spit" & "I swallow" made me LOL I am now an adult, so I had to resist from partaking in such vulgar humor hahaha Catherine H. and I used some of the other funny signs and took some pics to post o Twitter. My favorite station was the temporary tattoo booth!!! The tattoos were awesome! Great designs all centered on wine. Upon taking closer looks, I definitely appreciated the art haha Anyway, I asked for all of them (there were like 25) and asked the girl who was helping me to cover my arm in a sleeve haha I was super badass and received many compliments. I will note that they were quite difficult to get off all of my arm. Such is the price for temporary cool. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wine-riot-los-angeles?select=w6o-3PPSp3Etv6GRtyX-PA#4YbSFTYLpzK3338AH9kscA I guess Wine Riot holds this event all over the country. One of my friends who's a fellow Elite in Boston said he attended as well!

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    12 years ago

    Cheese, WIne and Yelp.....why have I never heard of this event? We had an amazing time and sampled all the things....LOL or so we tried.

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    Great event to just have fun, wine and food......definitely doing it again next year!!

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    Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - May 2016 - my obligatory, albeit blurry, pic :)

    Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room

    4.2(85 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown

    Visited Infinity Mirror Room and let me just say... yes, it's stunning. The lights, reflections,…read morethe whole illusion makes you feel like you stepped into another dimension. No complaints about the actual experience itself, it's beautiful and definitely Instagram-worthy. BUT. That wait vs. payoff ratio? Wild. You're standing there forever, building up the moment, just to get ushered in and out in what feels like 60 seconds flat. By the time you're adjusting your camera and telling your family where to stand, it's already "okay time's up." Like... we just got here?? Honestly, I'd rather they charge more and give people a few extra minutes. Let us actually take it in, enjoy it, and get decent photos without feeling rushed like we're on some kind of aesthetic speed run. That said, it is a must-see at least once. Just go in knowing it's more of a quick visual experience than something you can really sit with.

    On Friday afternoon, my family and I reserved tickets for the Infinity Room next to The Broad…read moremuseum in Downtown LA. Just a heads up, you'll need to book in advance if you want to secure a time slot to see the infinity room. We picked the 3:45 PM slot and waited about 5-10 minutes before entering. There's no food, drinks, or flash photography allowed (which makes sense). To be honest, I was a little surprised by how small the Infinity Room actually is. It's just a tiny platform you stand on surrounded by mirrors so be careful not to get too close to the edges. I think the photos online made it seem much bigger and more "galaxy-like," so I had different expectations going in You're only inside for about five minutes before it's time to exit for the next group. Still, it was a cool experience to check off the list and afterward we walked around The Broad, which made it a fun afternoon overall. I'm very grateful for the memories my family and I got to make together! Quick Note: If you get hungry, Grand Central Market is close by and has a great variety of food spots to choose from! Your welcome!!

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    Not being shady... just respecting my bf's privacy :)

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    The Hobbit's House

    The Hobbit's House

    3.9(33 reviews)
    8.4 miPalms

    The Hobbit's House is just a cute house to see if you are in the area. It is not a must stop. The…read morehouse actually has an owner and there is an apartment there. It was built by a former artist for Disney Studios and the builder, Lawrence Joseph worked on all of it for decades. There are adorable cottages and a view from the street is super. I think some of it may be occupied, I am not sure, so I did not venture far, just the front and back yard and stopped when I saw what looked like an apartment building. It is an LA Historical Landmark and just so cute. It is near Sony pictures. It almost looks like you are walking into a movie set. There is a great garden and a pond and it really does look like a Hobbit house. We were not there long, maybe 15 minutes and did not need to be. So, if you have 15 minutes and want to see a super cool house go take a peek.

    When in LA on a rainy bank holiday (dramatically less traffic) do what Angelenos do! See the…read moresights!! These are people's homes aka the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, commonly known as the "Hobbit Houses," located in Culver City, California. The structures were designed and built by Lawrence Joseph, a former artist for Walt Disney Studios, starting in the 1940s and continuing construction for decades. Now surrounded by high rises it is difficult to land a parking spot but worth it to get a closer look. For a moment imagine yourself on a walk through emerald green grass & fields of wildflowers. And then look up & see these enchanting cottages.

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    Olvera Street - Fabulous Margaritas!

    Olvera Street

    4.2(632 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown

    Olvera Street is in Downtown Los Angeles, right across from the train station. It is open year…read moreround but many of the shops close when it rains and many of the outdoor shops close at dusk in the winter. It is about 3 blocks of fun. Kids love it and it is fun for the whole family. Parking is for a fee. It is just fun. All of the eateries are great, are favorite being La Luz Dia. It is not the oldest restaurant there, but it is great. The shops are fun and have cool gifts from Mexico. This is an historic district and should remind you of when all of California was part of Mexico. It is safe and you will have a great time. Have fun. Any place you choose to eat will be good. They have fine dinning and street tacos. Most of the places serve alcohol.

    Olvera Street is a charming area. It is not too large and easily accessible. They have some…read moreauthentic Mexican goods such as dresses, cups and saucers, dolls, etc. There are some elevated kiosks and stores. There are also some authentic Mexican restaurants. One had a great Taco Tuesday special. The people working in this area are friendly. They are not pushy trying to sell goods. I enjoyed my walk through here but it is a little small. I would have liked to see even more stores. I did hear it is a great place to be on the weekends with lots of singing and dancing. I would recommend going on one of those days for an elevated experience.

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    Grand Central Market - G&B Coffee

    Grand Central Market

    4.2(3.2k reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
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    I really liked this place because it's not just one restaurant -- it's more like a collection of…read moredifferent food spots all in one space. It makes it so much easier when you don't want to commit to just one type of food. I walked around for a bit before deciding what to get, and everything looked fresh and tempting. It's the kind of place where you can try something new every time you come back. Also great if you're with friends and everyone has different cravings. The overall vibe is lively but still comfortable, not too chaotic. It felt easy to just grab food and sit down without any stress. I'd definitely come back here when I want variety and a casual food experience without overthinking it.

    I was staying in DTLA and decided to hop over here to grab breakfast at Eggslut. I like the idea of…read morethe market. Lot of vendors that have a history with the greater LA area, so it avoids the gradual rise of gentrification which can occur with most food halls and markets in the U.S. I like the open air concept where you can just chill inside or outside and enjoy some good food or brews. You could easily hang out here for several hours, but I had a busy day so that couldn't happen for me. Because I was walking distance, it was a must visit. Not sure if I'd drive into here, but do visit if you can get there via public transport.

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    Villas Tacos, La Tostaderia, and more at Grand Central Market

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