Dr Hogly-Wogly's Tyler Texas Bar-B-Q 8136 Sepulveda Blvd, an Nuys phone 818/780-6701. Queue up for the chicken, sausages, ribs and beans - some of the best in LA.

Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain 1526 Mission St, South Pasadena phone 626/799-1414. Serving good fountain drinks and diner food since the hallowed days of Route 66. Preserved with plenty of period detail.

Genmai Sushi 4454 an Nuys Blvd, an Nuys phone 626/986-7060. Japanese-style vegetarian restaurant with brown rice, sushi and seasonal macrobiotic dishes.

Merida 20 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena phone 626/792-7371. Mexican restaurant with dishes from the Yucatan; try the spicy pork wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.

Sea Star 2000 W Main St, Alhambra phone 626/282-8833. Affordable dim sum at its best: pork, baos, potstickers and dumplings, and delicious sweets.

Wolfe Burger 46 N Lake St, Pasadena phone 626/792-7292. A great place for chili, tamales and burgers, with huevos rancheros served for breakfast

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