Le Saigon - A Vietnamese taste sensation located just two doors down from Cacao.  You will find a line waiting for a table almost any day of the week, and it is well worth the wait. Seating is limited so come early if you can. Try the delicious spring rolls with peanut sauce or perhaps the pho, a piping hot bowl of rice noodle soup with either beef or chicken.  The cha gio, or imperial rolls, are spectacular.  They are a fried, meat-filled roll served with fresh vegetables and herbs and a delightful fish sauce for dipping.   We also highly recommend the bun Saigon dac biet, a rice-vermicelli dish with your choice of meat, shrimp, and imperial rolls all on one plate.  Anything you order will be a unique and refreshing escape from ordinary cuisine.  The prices are so low you won't believe it and any of the entrees and a side of cha gio will fill you up.  Owned and operated by the Le family since opening in 1999.  Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday until 10pm.  Closed Monday.  Take out available.  Cash only.  No reservations.  (310) 312-2929

A Video Store Named Desire - Possibly the best video store in all of Los Angeles. Features new releases as well as an ample library of classic films. The video store is also famous for it's collection of Hong Kong features. You can't find these movies anywhere else in town! The video store carries a gigantic DVD library as well, making it nice for us with this new technology. Membership is free with a major credit card and most rentals are $1 for the first day, including new releases! Try renting ANYTHING at Blockbuster for a buck. I think not. Open 365 days a year from 11am to 12 midnight. (310) 444-0079.

Cafe 50's - "Where you eat to the beat."  This 50's themed diner is high on kitch and low on prices.  Stop by for a classic blue plate dinner such as meat loaf or try one of their delicious burgers instead.  They also serve spectacular breakfast dishes all day long.  Cafe 50's is a great place to go eat with friends or family.  Created in 1982 by Craig Martin.  Open 7 days a week, till Midnight Sun-Thu and 1am on the weekend.  Take out available.  Cash and major credit cards accepted.  No reservations.  (310) 479-1955  www.cafe50s.com

Terried Sake House - Their quality, quantity and reasonable prices make them a great choice for sushi and other traditional Japanese dishes.  The tofu steak and squid steak are popular, as of course is their fine selection of sake and Japanese beers.  A must try for any sushi lover.  Considered by many to be the most authentic and delicious Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles.  Dinner served Tue-Sun 6pm-12:30am (11:30pm on Sunday).  Closed Monday.  Take out available.  Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted.  No reservations.  (310) 477-9423

California Roll Factory - Some of the biggest and best sushi rolls around can be found at the California Roll Factory.  The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable, but what really makes the place great is the freshness of the sushi.  Some of our favorites are the Crispy Roll, which is spicy tuna wrapped in bean paper with a tempura center to give it that crunch, or the Ben's Roll, an extra large California Roll with shrimp in it.  Don't forget about old standbys like the California Roll or Spicy Tuna Roll - they're wonderful as well.  Get a cup of the Factory's Miso soup to complement your sushi.  It's some of the best Miso soup we've ever had.  Say hello to owner and master sushi chef Kazuo when you stop by.  Open Mon-Sat until 11pm.  Closed Sunday.  Cash and major credit cards accepted.  No reservations.  Take out available and free delivery with minimum order in designated delivery area.  (310) 996-2366

Remember to stop by Cacao for coffee and dessert after dinner!

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