So you're going to need to eat while you're here, and you'll definitely find something you like. Trust us, we live here. .

If you're in the mood for any type of food, Los Angeles has it. Little Ethiopia to Thai Town to some amazing frozen yogurt (Pinkberry)


BEST BET CLOSE TO L.A. BLUES
1. Old Town Pasadena (The Melting Pot, Cheesecake Factory, Gordon Biersch, Johnny Rockets)
2. Paseo Colorado (Islands, Yard House, P.F. Changs, Rubios)
3. Orean Health Express
4. Wisdom Cafe
5. Zankou Chicken
6. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
7. Big Mama's Rib Shack
8. Pinkberry

9. Azeen's Afghani Restautant


OTHER GREAT PL.ACES TO EAT AROUND LOS ANGELES
1. L.Arkins
2. Little Ethiopia
3. Thai Town
4. Downtown Culver City
5. 3rd Street Promenade
6. Melrose Restaurant Row
7. Sunset Junction
8. Abbot Kinney Area (westside)
9. The Grove
10. The Americana at Brand


GROCERY STORES/PHARMACY
1. Ralphs
2. CVS


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BEST BET CLOSE TO L.A. BLUES -

Old Town Pasadena - Home to just about every type of food you can imagine.
Located on Colorado Blvd. between Pasadena Ave. and Arroyo Parkway.
Some restaurants include The Melting Pot, Cheesecake Factory, Gordon Biersch, Johnny Rockets

Paseo Colorado - Great outdoor mall area with several dining options
280 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101
Some restaurants include IsL.And, Yard House, P.F. Changs, Rubios

Orean Health Express - the first vegetarian fast food take out
817 N. L.Ake Ave., Pasadena CA 91104
9:30AM - 9PM
(626) 794-0861
http://www.oreanshealthexpress.com

Wisdom Cafe - just up the street from L.A Blues
1408 N L.Ake Ave, Pasadena, CA
(818) 973-3159

Zankou Chicken - delicious medittarean
1296 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena,  91106
10AM - 10PM Everyday
(626) 405.1502
http://www.zankouchicken.com

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles- an L.A Favorite
830 N. L.Ake Ave., Pasadena,  91106
10AM - 10PM Everyday
(626) 791.4890
http://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

Big Mama's Rib Shack
1453 N L.Ake Ave, Pasadena, CA
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 9 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 10 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 8 PM
(626) 797-1792
http://www.bigmamas-ribshack.com

Pinkberry - So many fakers and many more haters, but L.A.'s originating phenomenon is undeniable. More tart than traditional American fro-yo, the unassuming confection doesn't seem to make much of a first impression. Careful, that's how the addiction starts.
19 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-744-0505
http://www.pinkberry.com

Azeen's Afghani Restautant - Highly recommended by Jamie, L.A Blues's Local Information Coordinator
110 E. Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-683-3310

azeensafghanirestaurant.com

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OTHER GREAT PL.ACES TO EAT AROUND LOS ANGELES-

L.Arkins - contemporary soul food. I highly recommend Sunday dinner buffet, but call to check their schedule!
1496 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90041
Wednesday-Saturday Lunch 11:30AM - 3:30PM Dinner 5:30PM - 9:30PM
Sunday Brunch 11:30AM- 3:30PM Dinner Buffet 5:30 - 9:30PM .. get there early before the food runs out!
(323) 254-0934
http://www.L.Arkinsjoint.com

Little Ethiopia - this area is filled with Ethiopian businesses and restaurants
Fairfax Avenue between Olympic and Pico Boulevards (close to L.ACMA if you're pL.Anning a day at the museum)

Thai Town - a neighborhood centered along Hollywood Boulevard between Normandie Avenue and Western Avenue in Hollywood. Cheap and amazing Thai food.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Town,_Los_Angeles,_California

Downtown Culver City - An up and coming area with lots of great restaurants!
Culver Blvd. between Venice Ave. and OverL.And Ave.

3rd Street Promenade - Filled with good restaurants, street performers, and by the beach!
Third Street between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Ave.
Parking - http://downtownsm.com/visitors/parking.html
http://www.thirdstreetpromenade.org

Melrose Restaurant Row - No longer just a shopping mecca, L.A.'s famed Melrose Avenue is fast becoming a hotbed of haute cuisine. From the Italian charmer All' Angelo to superstar pie spot Pizzeria Mozza, Melrose is shaping up to be the new Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Melrose St. between HighL.And Ave. and Gardner St.
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/list/68868

Sunset Junction - some great pL.Aces to eat including -
Pho Cafe 2841 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026

Abbot Kinney -a great area in Venice, full of restaurants, coffee shops and barshttp://www.abbotkinneyonline.com

The Grove - The Grove is a lively outdoor mall with plenty of restaurants and shops. The farmers market has lots food options with some great cafes to grab lunch.
189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036
Cheesecake Factory
323-900-8080
www.thegroveL.A.com

The Americana at Brand- The Americana at Brand really the Grove but in Burbank and without the Farmers Market. It makes up for it with some other surrounding restaurants as well as the Glendale Galleria (indoor mall).
889 Americana Way Glendale, CA 91210
Cheesecake Factory
818-637-8982
http://www.americanaatbrand.com

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GROCERY STORES/PHARMACY

Ralphs
160 N L.Ake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-7420

CVS
900 N L.Ake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101

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