69779 Sat May 28 19:12:02 -0700 2005 12 2 Los Angeles Area 0 380674 Hi, I'm from NYC and I'll be at UCLA all summer without a car. What are some good reasonable places to get some food that won't require me to drive? Looking for all types of food but prefer if they have healthy options on the menu. Thanks! Sat May 28 19:12:02 -0700 2005 0 Casey 1 380678 Sunnin is a big fave, lebanese food. Very fresh and delicious. On Westwood Blvd. Sat May 28 19:38:25 -0700 2005 380674 0 Adsvino 2 380962 yes, this is a terrific family run place. it's at Westwood and Santa Monica; a little too far to walk but plenty of local bus service to that corner. Tue May 31 13:28:42 -0700 2005 380678 0 est 3 381055 I disagree STRONGLY with the description of Sunnin being too far to walk. For heavens sake the joy of the walk means that you can stuff in more food confident that you will burn the calories on the way back. And given the tasty nature of the food, you will want to do so! Seriously, I walk down there from Wilshire blvd all the time. If you are from the East Coast, it won't bother you at all. Tue May 31 19:07:24 -0700 2005 380962 0 jenn 1 380679 Fortunately, there is a Whole Foods Market in the Village, and their take-out section might be your salvation as the village itself is not flush with "healthy options", and to hear some tell, not many options at all. However, get to know the Big Blue Bus schedule and its routes that come into the village and around the campus, and your horizons expand exponentially, meaning to Santa Monica, WLA, among others. Since the first of the month is around the corner, get a monthly pass if one is available. Sat May 28 19:38:38 -0700 2005 380674 0 carter 2 380684 I believe that the Culver City and City of LA ("Metro") bus systems also have lines that stop right at UCLA...definitely at the Hilgard Avenue bus stop (East border of the campus) and probably at other stops on campus. Between the three systems you'll have access to much of the LA area, though it might take you a while to get there. Lamonica's on Gayley (I think) is my favorite pizza in the village, and Noodle Planet on Westwood Blvd. is a student mainstay for relatively inexpensive, relatively good pan-asian cooking. If you want to take a break from healthy eating, check out Diddy Riese & Stan's Donuts in the village (the area just south of the campus.) I think they're on Broxton (it's been a while.) Sat May 28 20:15:47 -0700 2005 380679 0 Tom 3 380748 take the 12 bus and it'll take you all the way down to trader joe's on national and westwood. you can pick up yummy groceries there. plus you can stop at all the yummy restaurants down westwood blvd. Sun May 29 13:22:44 -0700 2005 380684 0 lola 1 380701 Welcome to LA! Without a car, I will assume that Westwood Village (north of Wilshire Blvd.) will be your best bet. By "reasonable places", I assume you mean moderately priced. For breakfast: Le Pain Quotidien - a Belgian franchise; try their (very unhealthy, but yummy) French donut. In general, LPQ is a healthier option. 1055 Broxton Ave. (310) 824-7900 The corner of Gayley and Kinross has a lot of breakfast options; each of the following is located on this corner: Elysee Cafe - decent pastries and standard cafe fare Headlines! (diner) - greasy but good traditional breakfasts Westwood Novel Cafe - a new kid on the block - I haven't tried it yet. Green Tea Terrace makes decent crepes - good for a weekend breakfast. Food is healthier than other places in the village. 1037 Westwood Bl. (310) 443-9910 Denny's is located on the corner of Tiverton and Lindbrook. No further explanation is necessary for Denny's, I believe. For lunch: Native Foods is a vegetarian place which is very popular. 1110 1/2 Gayley Ave. (310) 209-1055 Noodle Planet - good Asian noodles and fried rice. 1118 Westwood Bl. (310) 208-0777 Sak's Teriyaki - a UCLA institution; cheap but satisfying teriyaki plates. 1121 Glendon Ave. (310) 208-2002 Lamonica's NY Pizza - no, not as good as the stuff I've had in Midtown Manhattan, but close. NOT healthy! 1066 Gayley Ave. (310) 208-8671 Damon & Pythias - very popular, and can be healthy if you choose properly (2 doors downs from Le Pain Quotidien) 1061 Broxton Ave. (310) 824-8777 For dinner: Moustache Cafe - French bistro fare, reasonably priced. The souffles are good. Quiet place. 1071 Glendon Ave. (310) 208-6633 Ca Di Vita - Old school Italian place. Used to be called DiStefano's. 1076 Gayley Ave. (310) 478-0286 Mongols BBQ - cheap, greasy Mongolian BBQ - yum! Another student fave. Next door to Lamonica's. 1064 Gayley Ave. (310) 824-3377 Sabiru - okay sushi, with a Korean twist. 10959 Kinross Ave. (310) 443-8686 On the expensive side: Nine Thirty (in the W Hotel) - Californian "Farmer's Market" cuisine, so the ingredients are fresh. Make reservations. 930 Hilgard Ave. (310) 208-8765 The list is by no means comprehensive, but it's a start, I hope. JL, fellow East-Coast transplant to UCLA Sat May 28 22:21:54 -0700 2005 380674 0 JL 2 380707 Thanks JL for all the suggestions Sat May 28 22:50:11 -0700 2005 380701 0 Casey 2 380942 i'm a recent UCLA alum and when i lived in westwood, i loved Damon & Pythias and Native Foods. My favorite thing to do at d&p is to create my own salad and add either the chicken or salmon on the top...really good. Tue May 31 11:59:46 -0700 2005 380701 0 e 1 380717 If you miss Stan's for donuts, you'll kick yourself all the way back home.... Sun May 29 01:24:37 -0700 2005 380674 0 David 1 380719 A couple more recommendations: East West Sandwich, on Westwood next to Noodle Planet (http://www.eastwestsandwich.com/). Tasty, inexpensive, and huge sandwiches. Original Star Chicken, on Weyburn next to the Mann Bruin Theater (http://www.originalstarchicken.com/). Good rotisserie chicken (sometimes they'll have deals on a whole chicken plus sides, keep an eye out), also a variety of chicken wraps & salads. Also, every Thursday there's a farmer's market in Westwood. I've heard good things about Bombay Bite, on Gayley across from Whole Foods, but have never been myself (http://www.bombaybite.com). Though others rave about it, I'm underwhelmed by Stan's Donuts. Diddy Riese, however, never lets me down (and the $1 ice cream sandwich is an excellent deal). Sun May 29 01:45:54 -0700 2005 380674 0 Alison B. 1 380762 Been a while since I've been in the area but there is a sub shop called "Roll along" or something like that. Its on gailey (?). Anyway great subs stuffed with meats fresh off the grill (chicken, beef, etc). Great stuff. Used to be $1.50 but I think the price is about $2.50 now. Right next door is a solid Mexican stand great for late late eats. They have an awesome burrito and chili fries. Again super cheap. Both spots are open until midnight I believe Sun May 29 17:19:46 -0700 2005 380674 0 Mealcentric