532011 Mon Jun 23 16:44:18 -0700 2008 9 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3806755 We are coming from downtown, so mainly looking for a place in the near vicinity to have a few drinks and some tasty, pre-game nosh. Maybe some good Chinese food? Or somewhere cool in Echo Park? I suggested the Red Lion, but that was ruled out. Mexican food is sort of my last resort on this one (I have it a ton). Mon Jun 23 16:44:22 -0700 2008 48080 schmamo 1 3807160 Ciudad in downtown McCormick's in downtown for a good happy hour My personal favorite is Sushi Gen. Have some good sushi, but you are not too stuffed to eat a few snacks at the game. Mon Jun 23 19:14:17 -0700 2008 3806755 59502 WHills 1 3807706 One of my favorite places anywhere, anytime--Philippe's, or, very close to Dodger Stadium, Pizza Buona at 2100 W. Sunset at the northwest (?) corner of Alvarado. I haven't eaten there yet but I will soon. It's been there for years. Mon Jun 23 22:56:42 -0700 2008 3806755 196419 Kate is always hungry 2 3808671 another vote for Philippe's. I'm going to the game tonight. Tue Jun 24 08:56:00 -0700 2008 3807706 109905 laliz 3 3809385 I usually just do Philippe's too. With the free shuttle service they're going to start at the end of July, Philippe's becomes really convenient. Anyway, if you want Echo Park, you could try some of the new places that are springing up. Tue Jun 24 11:48:51 -0700 2008 3808671 150968 andytseng 1 3808883 Trax http://www.traxxrestaurant.com/ Tue Jun 24 09:52:23 -0700 2008 3806755 11583 ipsedixit 1 3809581 There's a new restaurant called The Park on Sunset in Echo Park that is literally walking distance from the stadium. The food is great and the place is very affordable. The only issue is that it's BYO. The Park 1400 Sunset Blvd LA CA 90026 213 482 9209 There's also a place called 15 on Echo Park Ave which is a bit more upscale and has a full bar. Either place would be convenient for a pre-game dinner, although I'm not sure what time you plan on arriving at the Stadium. Tue Jun 24 12:29:02 -0700 2008 3806755 82909 JeMange 1 3810076 Another vote for Phillipes. Not sure if they sell booze though. Or, maybe an izakaya in Little Tokyo for quick eats/drinks (Izayoi? Haru Ulala?), just a stone's throw from Chinatown/Dodgers Stadium. Tue Jun 24 14:11:14 -0700 2008 3806755 104996 pharmnerd 2 3810574 Phillipes does sell beer and wine. Tue Jun 24 16:46:52 -0700 2008 3810076 23638 nd33x 1 3811355 I know this is chowhound and all, but I say save the food for cracker jacks, dodger dogs, and Nestle Toll House ice cream sandwiches. If you've got pre-game time on your hands, hit up Tiki-Ti in Silverlake for drinks you can't find at Dodger Stadium or just about anywhere else on this continent. Tue Jun 24 21:56:00 -0700 2008 3806755 143085 soccerandlost