Where to play in LA this week?

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Calling all SoCal experts--I'm in LA (OC actually) for business this week and want to play somewhere a few times this week. I really enjoy MTT's and try to keep my buy-ins under 300 but will go over if I must. A search here showed commerce as a recommended place but it looks like its LA poker classic week with multi-day tournaments that I don't have the time for.

Or should I just forgo MTT'S and find a single table? Any I should avoid? Read a few good things about Bicycle and Hustlers but I value the opinions of the members here more than random Internet feedback. Thanks in advance!
 
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Ok so this might turn into a trip report but that's OK since those after me might find it useful.
Played at The Bike two nights ago in their $60 buyin and placed 7th getting 120 back. Casino was meh but had alot of people in it. I think someone had puked recently somewhere as anytime I walked past that general area I got a distinct puke smell. Drinks were free and service were plentiful and service was really good. The chicken kabob plate was awesome--chicken was cooked absolutely perfectly (far better than the 20 plate at some fancy kebab shop I visited the night before).
Players were questionable. First hand had a knockout and the 3rd did as well. Never seen that before! There were quite a few obnoxious people and a fair amount of swearing and threatening and a security guard was posted for the final 2 tables. Dealers were good but didn't like taking any crap at all about their managing of the game. Made things uncomfortable--it's a damn game people.
Played last night at Hustlers in their 135 and placed just outside of their money when I flopped mid pair (8's) with a open ended straight draw in SB with only BB in pot. Being one of the smaller stacks at the table I shoved and ran directly into KK. Hit the straight on the turn for the save then promptly lossed when another diamond hit for flush. Sometimes I swear I revert to the ways of the donk. :D
Hustlers was far nicer than The Bike and the players were better too. Much better IMO. Drinks cost (even my beloved diet coke) and dealers were good. A few errors caught by others though. Far more friendly players and no yelling or confrontations--made for a fun night.
 
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