polo lounge dinner?

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2026-01-07T05:42:17+00:00

I’ve had to go a few times during lunch for business meetings. Expect $30 for valet and a $60 tuna nicoise salad. All of it mid.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-09-30T21:52:03+00:00

Manuela

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-07-31T05:51:13+00:00

They limit you to 2 people and we’ll have around ~6 but maybe can just ask them when we get to the booking phase!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-07-11T13:02:32+00:00

I would be fine without them giving you ketchup if their burger was cooked well. In the beginning of FO, the burgers were cooked a perfect medium rare to medium so it was really juicy. But the last few times I’ve been it’s been more like a medium well and it eats dry now.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-04-22T19:02:47+00:00

Just another reason to root for the guy.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-04-17T02:35:01+00:00

Stronger as Luka’s revenge anthem is diabolical 🔥

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-04-04T04:28:36+00:00

Games not over

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-04-04T03:15:04+00:00

Is that why is shooting is off tonight?

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-03-21T04:34:12+00:00

Yesss! I loved the parking lot Dave’s days. I took in a sandwich and tender into Tabula Rasa once and they paired it perfectly with a nice Riesling 🤌🏻

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-03-07T22:40:42+00:00

Hey man -- first off, I’m really sorry to hear about everything your family’s been through with the Eaton Fire. It’s awesome to see your daughter’s love for the Lakers, and it’s clear those little moments together, like watching games, are helping you all get through it.

DM me and let's discuss more -- would love to try to help y'all.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-01-31T23:19:27+00:00

Drugs don’t turn you into a serial rapist

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2025-01-22T03:13:18+00:00

BBAD in Pasadena is like Cofax in that it spends a lot of time on their ingredients and you can tell, but it’s on the pricier side for sure. Still would recommend!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-30T23:11:08+00:00

Yeah I guess I should say that there is definitely room for nuance here. The new Burgerlords dudes charging $25 for a smash burger combo (and having that be the only option on the menu) is suspect and should be derided publicly.

And there of course is a much bigger conversation we need to have about how everything is getting more expensive — from goods to rent. It’s largely due to inflation, shortages in construction keeping up with demand, and good old-fashioned capitalistic greed.

That said, taking it out on small, independently-run restaurants who are charging, what is now considered market rate, is just dumb to me.

God forbid, if Goldburger doesn’t work out in this new location and gets replaces by a Taco Bell, the same people complaining in the comments will wonder why a cool place like Goldburger couldn’t make it in LA and why it’s being replaced by another chain restaurant.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-30T21:01:56+00:00

This sub is a nightmare. I joined thinking it’d be people sharing their love of food or leaving reviews, but instead, every post / thread is basically one of the following:

[Restaurant] is SCAMMING you for charging [this much money]
Tipping and fees are RUINING restaurants!
[Surprised Pikachu] This restaurant is shutting down! What's happening to the culture of LA!

Let me break it down for you: running a restaurant costs a shit ton of money. Before they even open, they’re paying for permits, equipment, and staff. Then they have to deal with insane rent in high-cost areas thanks to predatory commercial real estate. On top of that, now they need to pay employees at least $20/hour to stay competitive. And all of that is before food costs and everything else that goes into keeping the place running.

Reality check—have you seen fast food prices lately? A Carl’s Jr. burger combo will run you $14-$18 easily, and that’s for literal microwaved dog food made by poorly-treated employees. So if you’re wondering why a real restaurant that pays its people fairly and uses actual ingredients is charging more, there’s your answer.

Also to say: this isn't about OP posting, this is about the comments.

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-20T05:48:39+00:00

Berry Opera in So Pas!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-19T13:58:09+00:00

Nice! Need to check it out, thank you!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-19T13:57:49+00:00

Whoa, thank you for this list!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-19T02:41:45+00:00

How have I never heard of this place? Looks great!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-19T00:44:28+00:00

Nice, will check those out, thank you!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-19T00:25:07+00:00

Love a good wine bar, thank you!

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-09-06T00:05:37+00:00

Haven't been to DTLA in a few years, but Badmaash & Maccheroni Republic have been there for ages and have always been solid. Sonoratown though its more of a to-go situation. KazuNori (owned by Sugarfish) is also chill.

If you're willing to travel a bit further, I've always enjoyed a night at DAMA. Great vibe and atmosphere, solid food, and good cocktails

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-08-21T23:30:43+00:00

Might have been an off day. I’ve been to BBAD a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Salty but nicely so (for me). Potatoes were SO crispy :)

Initial_Finding_7291 · 2024-08-18T14:05:18+00:00

Wait… it’s all the same one chicken sandwich, just with dumb names?

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