This past Friday I attended the Dining in the Dark at the City Club and had so much fun. I was…read moresigned up via Renaissance club and so I was seated with members from the club and we ended up fast friends laughing joyfully as we ate blindly. First, there is parking at the building but it's easy to miss because of traffic but it's a quick enterance and then down a steep tight hill into the lot. Valet is there but I found a self parking spot. For the event our parking was validated which made the parking only $8 which was a relief since parking around the area can be quite pricey! Inside the room all the tables are intimately set up according to how many people were on the reservation, and the room is surrounded by windows where you can see the amazing LA view. I love that according to what you're going to eat you get a color coded candle. Meat is red candle, Fish is blue, and vegetarian is green. When it is time to go dark they announce and you blind fold yourself with a blindfold that you get to keep at the end! There are 3 courses and I will not ruin it by telling you what I ate so you can be surprised. After each course the chef comes in and he tells you what the food was. I honestly expected that because my sight was gone that I would be hyper aware but somehow I guessed wrong about some of the ingredients! It was such a cool experience and the dessert was so good I wanted more. Dining in the dark was such a wonderful experience. If you need date ideas this would be a really great date idea! After the dinner was over, I explored the 51sr floor a little before heading to the elevator and it's really beautiful up there. There are some rooms with a TV and table and chairs and all the windows. In the waiting area there are even binoculars to use. Such a cool experience I would definitely do it again!

Beautiful views from the top of this building! I've typically come here for finance events and…read moreconferences so my perspective is purely from a meetings and workshop POV. Staff is friendly and helpful and the catering is pretty good. I enjoy seeing DTLA from this vantage point as there aren't too many other buildings out there that have similar views. Only thing is that this is valet only. So hopefully you're being hosted for parking because it's pricey!

For good or bad, The Adventurers Club is an LA institution. Founded in 1922 as a private gentlemans…read moreclub for the "exchange and dissemination of knowledge between those who have had adventures off the beaten path." It feels like stepping into a time machine, like going into one of those forgotten old libraries in the movies where the hero goes to visit a crotchety old academic for historical context. There are stuffed animals and ephemeral from 100 years of exploration by its former members, including Buddy Ebsen, John Anson Ford, Sterling Hayden, and Dick Kelty of Kelty backpack fame. They have a weekly dinner and discussion open to the general public, and while the dinner isn't much to speak of, the proceeds goes to keeping the club afloat, so is a well worth the cost just for the experience of visiting at least once.

What an amazing gem of a place. The Adventure's Club has been hosting talks for more than 100…read moreyears. The clubhouse is welcoming, filled with history and an incredible place to visit. Check the club website for the schedule of talks and make a reservation (not expensive) !!

The Jonathan club is masterpiece of beauty and architecture, Few hotels in Europe can rival the…read moredetailed designs around the fireplaces and ceilings. The wall paintings of California are excellently curated. The room furniture are antiques but happy to be away from the modern cold hotels that dominate the scene these days.

Old world charm at its best! This club is a nice piece of Los Angeles city history. It's elegant…read moreand graceful. It is an exclusive club so you have to be a member or invited by members to use the club. The facilities are a bit old, or be nicely maintained. They've updated the rooms and bathrooms nicely so no worries for modern comfort. I think their facilities, for example, nice banquet, halls, and rooms, would be great for private events. However, for their price point, I think there are many modern hotels in this area, for example, the Intercontinental, that would be better value for your money.

Very beautiful temple, but I'm not sure if people are allowed to take photos. This place was not…read morevery welcoming to visitors. The people here definitely gave the feeling they did NOT want outsiders here. I try to always be respectful when experiencing or seeing someone else's culture, but it really did feel like this place was for locals or members only.

Great beautiful place. Came here with family and it's busy but not too crowded. Super friendly…read morestaff, very welcoming

Ambience is a traditional sport bar vibe. It is not to be confused with a diver bar. This is…read moreelevated and very clean. 5/5 for the vibes Service is amazing. Very attentive staff. They're all very pleasant. Food is amazing. 10/10. Shout out to David for the best ceviche in LA. My family raves about this place. Thank you bar tender Trenton for the ceviche recommendation and the amazing Paloma.

Definitely love this place lol been here 4-5x in the last two weeks lol and each time I left quite…read morehappy

This is my review of Cindy's Singles membership club…read more To be clear, a membership costs $600 and lasts three months. I bought one membership in December of 2019 and another in 2023. I was first recommended to join by a coworker who had happily married a Chinese woman through Cindy's. I thought it was a good idea because I was beginning to want to settle down. Additionally, her office is three blocks from my house. My friend arranged for me to meet Cindy in her office. Before going, I checked out the website and browsed the gallery of female members. On the day I showed up, Cindy presented three notebooks and gave me a piece of paper to write down the members I wanted to meet. I think I wrote down twenty names but was only introduced to two women from that list. A few days later, she sent me a WeChat contact for a girl pretty in her 30s like me. I thought this first match would be the one, but my excitement faded when my friend, who had recommended the service, told me that this girlwas actually Cindy's niece and was already in a relationship with another man. At that point, I realized the service wasn't what I thought it was. However, feeling desperate, I assumed it might have been a mistake by Cindy, so I shouldn't worry. I thought her notebooks full of women would be effective, but it turned out they were outdated, and most of the women had either changed locations or were now married. Cindy makes matches based on birth years. I was born in 1983, so she introduced me to women born around that year.She claims. For some of the matches, I would contact the girls, but they wouldn't respond or didn't know I had been given their contact information by Cindy. There were many awkward WeChat messages. In most cases, you are given the WeChat contact of a girl who is also being contacted by four other guys at the same time. Many matches require you to meet the girl in Cindy's office. What you don't know is that the girl is sitting there all day meeting other men. You often walk in to see flowers and gifts from other members. Here are some examples of matches Cindy made: Example 1: One match she arranged for me was a girl who needed to be picked up from a supermarket and brought to Cindy's office. I never spoke to her again. Example 2: Another match was a girl who was already in a relationship, which she told me on our first date. A week prior, she had been single in Cindy's office, but by our date, she was already in a relationship. Example 3: Another match Cindy made for me was rumored to be transgender. I don't know for sure, but several members told me this. I never indicated that I was interested in transgender individuals. Example 4: A flight attendant who later told me she only joined Cindy's to network and find people to play board games with on weekends. Probably my only successful match was a teacher I went out with a few times, and we became intimate. The only problem was that she was dating a much older white man from Cindy's, and I saw them out on a date at the mall. It was very embarrassing for me. If you are introduced at a party, your chances are even worse. As I mentioned in my previous review, the parties are poorly organized, and priority is given to the sponsor and other Chinese members. At my first party, Cindy told me she would introduce me to anyone I was interested in. A few times, I asked her, "Hey, can you introduce me to that member?" and she would get a panicked look and say the girl was not a member. Many times, I was introduced to women who couldn't speak English, and Cindy would walk away, leaving the girl looking very confused. At one particular party, I told Cindy to introduce me to one girl, and she told me to come back later. When I returned hours later after taking care of my mom, who had a broken hip, Cindy said she didn't want to interrupt another guy who was talking to the girl. Very insulting. The next day she called me up and asked to to come to her house to meet an attractive Taiwanese female I hadn't seen before. Very early on, Cindy said my pictures were "scary." She didn't give me any advice on how to take a new picture or even ask me for another; she just told me I was "scary." Upon renewing my membership, I had to ask her to change my picture. The picture wasn't bad. A few weeks ago, I spoke to Cindy about the failures of her service, and she explained that another female member had been telling other female members I was a playboy. She never spoke to this other member or told them to stop apparently. It's shocking and hurtful that she would tell me this years later after taking my money. She even offered to set me up again with her niece (now engaged). Cindy has a lot of influence over the girls you are matched with. If she doesn't like you personally, then there's not much she will do for you. There's little thought put into matches other than making you feel like you have choices. She just keeps you hoping.

Cindy is very attentive and provides a first rate service. The introductions are greatly…read moreappreciated. Thank you Cindy

This was my first time at Groundfloor, and it was such a nice experience! I loved the layout and…read moredecor. The whole setup was definitely a vibe and super relaxing. The music played was definitely a vibe as well. The space had so much personality. There was plenty of seating and tabletop space. There was a shared kitchen with community items and a few things for purchase, which was really convenient. I loved the natural lighting, in the space! Outside there was an outdoor gym with a shaded seating area, very cool! The restrooms were clean (major plus), and there were lockers right across from them. I also liked the community board with upcoming events and networking info; I left a few stickers The solo booths were super cute too. Definitely looking forward to going back!

A hidden gem! The vibe is modern, cozy, and perfect for studying and getting some work done. The…read morecoffee is top-notch smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. Their food and pastries are just as impressive, always fresh and beautifully presented. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the great atmosphere. You can tell they care about what they do. Definitely one of my favorite go-to spots for good coffee and good energy. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Place. I booked a tour for my family online. They offer tours at 9:00, 11:00 & 1:00…read more Our tour guide Anthony was truly amazing. He shared his story and his journey that eventually lead him to Homeboy after being paroled. The staff here is all soo friendly and just eager to help in anyway. I've never seen some many hugs given, smiles shared and handshakes. It does get busy! They have a small store located inside, just to the left of the lobby. Great prices all around.

One of the best places to support. They help formerly incarcerated folks get back on their feet…read more Tons of resources to choose from. They are constantly giving back to the community. This is definitely the go to spot for those looking for community resources.