Drinks were honestly, too good to be true. Loved the drink "safety in numbers". The bartender was…read morecool as all hell, even let him take my turn for me in billiards while i used the bathroom. The vibes are electric in here. Would absolutely come back!

Free pool! Cool…read morebar, cool bartenders, pretty lowkey, ambiance is also cool . The drinks were decent, I would suggest switching up the bar menu a bit, but our bartender guy was super friendly and kind. Not super packed, kind of dead actually... but that was the vibe we were going for. Nice for a casual hang or game of pool.

Fin Peach! Good…read moremusic, great vibes and that secret treasure chest/discover LA/ 818 great life. Kulak's Woodshed is a live music event venue, video recording and private music recording space. It's limited capacity, intimate and thoughtful. Brought to life by Paul Kulak, a local indie thoughtful big in stature and heart man whose love of music, sound and visuals brought this space in to existence at the tail end of the 1990s. A space for musicians to thrive, from grammy winners to new to expressing their gifts. I've passed the Woodshed many times in my 15 years in the SFV, but only recently started to enjoy it including their live webcasts and concerts via Facebook Live. Offering greatness on Laurel Canyon between Magnolia Blvd/Weddington Street, mere steps aways from my favorite local art supply store Carter Sexton. It's in a of creativity, expression and artistic joy. Check out their Mondays, musicians can sign up by 7pm for Singer/Songwriter Open Mic. Mostly supported by Paul's hard work, incredible volunteers and audience donations. It's an all welcoming, all ages, all genres and styles of music space. Beverages, snacks and conversations are all self served. Pet friendly environment, but good to be mindful others especially with allergies. Street parking is your friend, though if you don't mind a stroll parking a little further can be easier especially at night, rideshare or even metro as it's less than half a mile from the nearest station. They do not allow any alcohol, recreational or hard substances inside. It's indie, it's music, it's Kulak's Woodshed.

"Me and you, and you and me No matter how they tossed the…read moredice It had to be The only one for me is you And you for me So happy together" I just want to SING-OUT-LOUD about this place! A rustic~eclectic joint hidden in between shops on Laurel Canyon, unassuming yet filled with love, laughter, song and MUSIC! My kinda place...And YES, they do charge a cover because this place needs money to keep musicians playing and their doors to remain open. It's not a big cover charge so not sure why anyone would complain about supporting local talent...just sayin... Bookmarked this place a while ago and was so happy to check it off my list a few weeks ago when I went to hear "The Eldermen" play here. I loved the decor. A mash up of bar stools, stadium seats, sofa's and a Queen size bed...yes, a queen size bed! Stage is smack dab in the middle with a pretty good view from all surrounding seats. *Snacks, drinks, and restroom are located back of house. *Check the website or insta for events calendar *Street Parking only

Had the best Sex on the Beach cocktail of my entire life made here! I didn't catch the bartender's…read morename, but it was a young Asian man who you want to order with! Loved their happy hour prices - from 9pm to 10pm all the cocktails were only $11. The place itself doesn't look as fancy as it does on the owner's Yelp photos, but it is still a decent bar to hang out and dance at. And the music was just right!

I've been here three times. First time was lovely. Bartenders were on it. Second and third time I…read moreexperienced this newer bartender. This last time, I was treated so poorly by the formally known as Temu Prince bartender. They wore a bell long sleeve (like Prince) that was so gross getting into the drinks and garnishes it might as well have been a rag. I arrived at 10:45pm and didn't get a drink until after 12:15am because Prince was overtly ignoring me. I watched them serve several people who came to the bar after me. There was a couple that saw my struggle to get a drink and they offered to buy me a drink which was so sweet. Get this: in the middle of a full bar waiting for drinks, this bartender stops everything, to spray into the air over the garnishes and drinks - an awful smelling tropical spray. And of course, never saw them wash their hands afterwards. It would require them to roll up their long sleeves. Like it was so obvious Prince didn't like the alternative crowd and really didn't want to be at work. It did feel a bit discriminatory but maybe not? We will never know. Bar back was more attentive and kinder than the bartender. I wondered if this person thought I was someone else that perhaps wronged them somehow? I have only seen this person working here and they're pretty mid of a bartender. I work in a restaurant too and it was very unpleasant to finish a 10 hour day of work to come here and be treated like this. I like Skinny's but if I saw this bartender working again, I would skip a drink, say hi to my friends and probably leave. It makes me upset to know this person was acting like this to me and my friends who actually put on the events there bringing people in to make this establishment money. I hope this bartender has had a better day since then. If you don't like goths, don't work the goth night.

It would be hard to express all that is wonderful about this place, there's just too much to…read moremention. The best host and location we've ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Our Bulldogs didn't want to leave and neither did we. Don't miss this one if you have the option... Georgia is a person of magic and nothing but a giver. We may have found the most amazing VRBO but the true gift of the trip was meeting and being hosted by such a special human. She's also incredibly logical, level headed and generous as hell as a host. She's the best yet.

We were looking for a unique venue for our November wedding. We knew we wanted it to be outdoors…read moreand a place for both a reception and the ceremony so that our guests wouldn't have to travel between the two. The Enchanted Manor was the first place we looked at and we both felt that it was the right fit. Georgia has created a little oasis in her back yard that we felt fit our vibe - lowkey, but classy. We had booked originally for approximately 60 guests, however once all the pieces fell into place we were closer to 50. Unfortunately our guest count dropped below 50 just after our window to let Georgia know, but she was kind enough to offer us the price difference. We applied that balance towards renting some heaters and lighting the fire pits as the weather got colder than anticipated, as well as to handling the trash. (Pay attention to the contract, you are responsible for removing trash or there is a fee.) One thing I didn't realize before booking was that there is space for a kitchen, but it needs to be built out for your event, so make sure you consider that into any costs. Georgia was really helpful and responsive to all of our questions (we had so many) and anything that we couldn't do she had very reasonable reasons. (For example, at one point I thought I'd like confetti, but she explained why she doesn't allow that on her property which made total sense!) The weeks before I became worried that there wasn't enough decor, so we bought some items that we ended up returning. Once the rentals arrived, combined with the lighting, everything was beautiful as it was. Though there is excellent lighting, I would recommend watching your step as we did have a few tripping incidents (that were not alcohol fueled in some cases) as the ground changed. It was more due to the way things were spaced and we'd have to make sure to look down as we stepped around things, but we managed to survive. We've started to see some photos and everything looked beautiful; it was a romantic but relaxed vibe which was just what we wanted. I worried it wouldn't feel like a wedding, but it did. Georgia was a gracious host, our guests enjoyed her home (we made sure to tell them that they could rent it as well for an overnight getaway) and we can't wait to start reading her book. She gave us the sweetest compliment after, saying how kind our guests were and how that spoke to who my husband and I were as well. We stayed in touch after the wedding and I hope we meet again in the future for events or just a dinner to hear of her adventures! PS - her cats were big hits all around, too!

A MUST DO! FREE MOVIES & FREE CONCERTS ALL SUMMER LONG! Valley Cultural Center makes a major…read moreannouncement. They are going to do it once again & are expanding to another location. VCC brings Free concerts & Free movies all summer long to more people in the Woodland Hills area & this time they are expanding to North Hollywood for all SoCal residents. They will also have some of LA's most popular food trucks who will be serving up some tasty treats! All concerts begin @ 6:30 & movies begin @ 8 pm starting July 1.The concerts include Ticket to ride a Beatles tribute band, the Dennis Jones band & others. The movies feature Austin powers, Men in black, Titanic, Jurassic park, Ferris bueller. Check the schedule. The great news - it's all free people. http://www.valleycultural.org/noho-summer-nights/ Blankets & low chairs are permitted. If you come please donate a little $, so they can keep this tradition going. VCC has being providing free entertainment all summer long for SoCal residents since 1975 through everybody's generous donations. Let's keep this good thing going. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the good life, not anymore. the game has changed. you've been upgraded. now you can Live like a king on a limited budget!

We've been coming to The Rendition Room for years, whether for work events or date nights, and…read morebecoming members nearly three years ago was one of the easiest decisions we've made. It's become so much more than just one of our favorite bars and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The biggest reason, though, is the people. Hospitality is something that's hard to fake, and the team here does it effortlessly. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted like an old friend. Over the years, the staff has created an environment that feels welcoming, comfortable, and genuinely personal, and that's something that's become increasingly rare. Matt, Sabrina, and the entire team are all such gems. Scott also deserves special recognition. He's a huge part of what makes The Rendition Room such a special place. Whether he's introducing a new cocktail, sharing the story behind a spirit, or simply taking the time to check in, his passion and care for every guest shine through. It's people like Scott who transform a great bar into a place you truly feel connected to. On our most recent visit, we tried the new Decade & Debauchery cocktail, celebrating The Rendition Room's 10 year anniversary, and it's phenomenal. Balanced, and beautifully executed. In a city full of great bars, they have managed to create something much harder to find, a sense of community. After all these years, it still feels just as special as the first time we walked in.

The food was excellent the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had the mushroom risotto was very…read morecreamy and if you like mushrooms it's the way to go. The Ambiance was very authentic quite enough to have a conversation. Scott are barkeep was very attentive funny awesome to talk with. he made one hell of a drink. Scott's Service was excellent and there was great crafted alcohol.

Such cool, comfortable vibes here! The musicians (Travis Larson and Mike Keneally's band), sound,…read moreand acoustics are top-notch! Yorlin (Head Bartender) and Austin are absolutely OUTSTANDING! They serve drinks swiftly, the drinks are delish, and their genuinely fun interactions with their customers exemplify how much they LOVE working there! One of the BEST venues in all of Los Angeles!!! I would give them a MILLION STARS if I could!

Hadn't been here in a while, til a friend said - let's go see Luis Conte and some of his gang…read more WOW!!! First, the place is as I remembered - tiny, a bit cramped, and LEGENDARY! Every seat is literally 15 feet from the stage. If you're going, you better love the band and their music, because you will be right in the middle of it. Second, there's every type of baked potato imaginable- except "baked potato ropa vieja" - suggested by Luis Conte himself! Third, yes you need to stand in line before going in - worth it if you love the band that's playing. Sr Conte and his boys knocked it out. There were several guest musicians, and - surprise, surprise! - Andy Garcia himself joining in; he and Sr Conte are pals. If you haven't heard this group play, you must! And if it's at the Baked Potato, all the better. Will be back soon...

We had a lovely evening at The Green Room. Sofia was awesome in terms of accommodating us every…read morestep of the way. She always came around to see how we were doing and had no issues with guiding first-timers right to our seats. The thematic concepts of each dish and drink were so clever and exquisite. Filet Mignon Sammie and Uncrustables in a lunchbox had so much character. In perfect Castaway fashion, we got a lovely "dinner and a show" when ordering drinks such as Tiffany Prefers Cocktails. And...the view of the cityscape was definitely everything to write home about. This is what we came for. The Green Room highlights the character of LA in so many ways. Loved it!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍

This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

Love the atmosphere the drinks and the people. Drinks are genuinely creative. Great Mexican food…read moreat the entrance

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.