494122 Thu Feb 28 08:07:38 -0800 2008 13 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3443351 Might anyone grace me with a suggestion as to where to take a sheltered 13 year old for dinner? I'd love something different - (as in no Red Robin!), but not somewhere that would make her uncomfortable. Many, many thanks. Thu Feb 28 08:07:38 -0800 2008 114985 icecreaminbed 1 3443369 In what area are you looking? Will she be the only 13 year old there or will there be other kids her age along as well. Thu Feb 28 08:10:25 -0800 2008 3443351 124390 LMelba 1 3443375 What kind of food does she like? What part of town? Thu Feb 28 08:10:45 -0800 2008 3443351 12268 mollyomormon 1 3443724 Yes, it would help to know the area. When my son was 13 or 14 we took him to Tony Roma's at Universal Citywalk and they enjoyed walking around afterwards and playing videogames at the arcade/bar thing there. Last year we took him to Gaucho's Village in Glendale which was fun because they have dancers and such, but also because he's a big meat eater. When I was that age I loved the Japanese bbq places like Gyu-Kaku which has a few locations in Pasadena, Beverly Hills and more. Thu Feb 28 09:28:50 -0800 2008 3443351 12460 Chowpatty 2 3444438 ooh! Gyu-Kaku! Good call! Thanks. Thu Feb 28 12:34:32 -0800 2008 3443724 114985 icecreaminbed 1 3443846 It really would help to know an area, budget, and her favorite foods. Also, what do you mean by "sheltered"? Is sushi out? Is she frightened by strangers? Is she constantly walking around under some sort of canopy? (Sorry bad joke) For 13, she wil want a more mature dinner, but still want a little bit of the princess treatment. I reccomend a nice Italian place, like Caffe Angeli-they're good with kids of all ages (even this "kid" writing this!). She may enjoy thenhip factor of Mozza pizzaria, if you can get in. You may want to treat her to a fancy schmancy French meal on the patio at Chez Mimi. Pretty, cute and some easy going food options. Inn of the Seventh Ray will offer stuff she would like in a LOVELY atmosphere Hey, how about pancakes for DINNER! Take herr to the Griddle for MASSIVE pancakes and fun. If she can handle middle easatern food, such as hummus, lamb or fish, cous cous and such, she would adore going to Moun of Tunis with some friends. Lounging on couches, eating with your hands, in a place that looks like a moroccan bazaar with bellydancers! A similar tactile option would be Ehtiopian food. Everyone tears off pieces of yummy injera and scoops up fabulous stews of meat and or veggies. Delicious and FUN! I like MEssobor Rahel, but Rosalinde's is definitely an option (All are on Fairfax Blvd south ofnthe miracle mile. Diana Thu Feb 28 09:59:48 -0800 2008 3443351 11201 Diana 2 3444465 great ideas! Pancakes - brilliant. I'm going to the other places myself. Thanks Thu Feb 28 12:45:06 -0800 2008 3443846 114985 icecreaminbed 1 3444054 ok, so no red robin but maybe a cool burger joint like lucky devils in hollywood would appeal to a 13 year old. Thu Feb 28 10:57:32 -0800 2008 3443351 11827 woofer 2 3444370 Lucky Devil's is OK..sort of an awesome diner with good burgers, salads, fries, shakes, desserts, beer (for the grown ups) and such. Very hip! What about a Greek Feast? Pappa Christo's is in a "scary" part of town, but both the Great Greek in Sherman oaks and Alexis Greek Cafe in Northridge do Greek feast menus. I don't know if Taverna Tony in malibu does, but I suspect they do. Do you fant fancy, fun, hollywood hip or what for this lucky birthday gal? She might like the vibe at Comme Ca. Thu Feb 28 12:11:15 -0800 2008 3444054 11201 Diana 3 3444476 Great places. I was thinking about Comme Ca. Merci. Thu Feb 28 12:46:23 -0800 2008 3444370 114985 icecreaminbed 2 3446026 A good burger joint would be The Counter in Santa Monica on Ocean Park - you can custom order your burger. The burgers are good, the atmosphere is casual; it would be good for a bunch of pre-teens. Thu Feb 28 21:13:41 -0800 2008 3444054 19283 gsw 3 3446062 i'm a fan of the counter, but i wouldn't take a bunch of kids there anywhere near a normal meal-time; the kitchen often gets completely backed up, and there is often a long wait for a table. Thu Feb 28 21:29:21 -0800 2008 3446026 11935 westsidegal 1 3446019 My daughter went to a 14 year old dinner at Gyu-kaku and loved it. Of course, there is always the standby--Benihana. Italian is always a good call for that age as well. Thu Feb 28 21:09:38 -0800 2008 3443351 118428 holleygolitely 1 3448245 I second the suggestion of Universal Citywalk. Kids that age usually really like it. And she could pick a place. Or Micellis italian is right there off the 101 at Lankershim. I think that would be good for a kid that age. They usually like Italian food, don't they? Fri Feb 29 16:53:21 -0800 2008 3443351 170041 Stooge