Food Scene
La Barca
2414 S Vermont AveHas a bar and great food
Barbecue King
5309 Vermont AveIt's great bbq, reasonable price.
Friendly service, great A/C, and big El Salvadoran menu (you're in the heart of the El Salvadorian community in LA)
Paseo San Miguel
1560 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFriendly service, great A/C, and big El Salvadoran menu (you're in the heart of the El Salvadorian community in LA)
Fatburger
3150 Wilshire Blvdgood burgers!
Grinder
525 W 28th StGood for all meals including breakfast. Affordable.
Nature's Brew
2316 S Union AveGreat option for breakfast, healthy, vegan, and coffee.
Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa StGreat pancakes and coffee (but prepare to wait)
Ackee Bamboo
4305 Degnan BlvdYuummmm..
Everything Else
Kmart
Close by and good all around general store
Rite Aid
4322 S Figueroa StClose by and convenient
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdFor suitcases, clothing on the cheap
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdIf you need a mall...it's a mall. Has Wal-Mart.