Need Restaurant recommendation near U.S.C (So.Cal).??
Mar 15th, 2003, 12:09 PM
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Need Restaurant recommendation near U.S.C (So.Cal).??
Could someone recommend a nice restaurant within about 10 minutes or so from U.S.C. for a graduation dinner, party of 10?? With this many, I'd better stay away from ethnic food and go with a restaurant more Continental. I'm looking for something Nice, but not overly pricy if possible. Thank you.
Mar 15th, 2003, 08:05 PM
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There are some nice options downtown, and it wouldn't be more than a 10 minute dirve.
My graduation from USC was on a weekday so you won't have to worry about restaurants being closed.
Or, if you want French, you could go to Taix on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park. That's a pretty quick drive from SC but it's a bit pricey.
What's your budget?
My graduation from USC was on a weekday so you won't have to worry about restaurants being closed.
Or, if you want French, you could go to Taix on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park. That's a pretty quick drive from SC but it's a bit pricey.
What's your budget?
Mar 16th, 2003, 10:07 AM
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The Palm Restaurant downtown (right near Staples Center) would be close and nice though pricey. Do you have family coming in from out of town? If so, may consider having party near hotel rather than near USC.
Mar 16th, 2003, 04:43 PM
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No one is staying at hotels, they're bunking with other relatives. Is there a "Stinky Rose" or something like that (?)which specializes in garlic food? I may not have the name correct....I'd say our budget is approx. $45-50 per person including the wine with dinner and tip.
Mar 16th, 2003, 06:37 PM
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Here's some websites that might help -
www.dailydiner.com (type in zip code 90089 for SC)
www.downtownnews.com/rest for restaurants in and around downtown.
www.dailydiner.com (type in zip code 90089 for SC)
www.downtownnews.com/rest for restaurants in and around downtown.
Mar 16th, 2003, 08:40 PM
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I live in LA and agree that USC is not a nice walking neighborhood. There are two restaurants I would recommend on Figueroa that are only a short drive from the school. One is Engine Co. 28 a converted firehouse and the other is Zucca, an Italian restaurant that is really lovely with a nice outdoor patio as well. Enjoy your stay in LA.
Mar 16th, 2003, 09:14 PM
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I had to check out this post being as I have a couple of degrees from USC but haven't been even in LA for over 10 years. I saw the thread header and was startled, wondered if things there had change THAT much that what had been an absolutely horrible area (everything around USC) had improved enough to actually have a restuarant that anyone would recommend as "nice". I see it hasn't. When I was at USC in the 80's the area outside of campus was really a ghetto, literally. Has it gotten any better? I stay as far away from LA as possible these days but sometimes wonder how things are now, as I lived in LA for 17 years.
Mar 16th, 2003, 11:16 PM
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Try www.zagat.com, there are some nice restaurants in downtown Los Angeles, just go up Harbor Freeway a few stops and you will be in downtown LA, or you can take one of the surface streets.
Mar 17th, 2003, 08:59 AM
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I don't think the area around USC is all that bad - not a ghetto like it was in the early 90s. The administration has really made a push to intergrate wth the community and the plan has had a bit of success. Plus the university has bought up a lot of the apartment buildings around campus so that they are inhabited by students and faculty.
There is also a huge immigrant population in the area so there are a few ethnic restaurants in the area. Nothing fancy, but pupusas and kebob stands are nearby.
There is also a huge immigrant population in the area so there are a few ethnic restaurants in the area. Nothing fancy, but pupusas and kebob stands are nearby.
Mar 17th, 2003, 10:07 AM
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Traveller.
I agree with Engine 28 and Zucca. Taix is another choice, but the food is so-so.Another good source for restaurants in the area is the West Adams Home Owners association. (WAHO) I know they have a website with a restaurant list. Harold and Belle's ( think that's the name) is one that comes to mind. Southern/Creole
I agree with Engine 28 and Zucca. Taix is another choice, but the food is so-so.Another good source for restaurants in the area is the West Adams Home Owners association. (WAHO) I know they have a website with a restaurant list. Harold and Belle's ( think that's the name) is one that comes to mind. Southern/Creole
Mar 17th, 2003, 01:08 PM
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Another vote here for Engine House No. 28 and Zucca. Both are within easy driving distance to USC. I attended a holiday party at Engine House No. 28 and was impressed with their attentive service of a larger party.
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