The view from my seat at Paper or Plastik Cafe. If you are searching for a peaceful but cool place to have a romantic date with your laptop and cup of joe, this is a great neighborhood cafe to commit hours of your time. Here’s a tip, bring quarters or a credit card for the meter.

Paper or Plastik Cafe is located on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, California (just east of Fairfax Avenue)

PF Changs has great tea selections. My personal favorite is their Oolong tea goodness. Peach hints and such in each sip keeps me from complaining while I wait for my always perfect-crispy calamari appetizer. I am pretty sure I am the only one that orders the Shrimp with candied walnuts and honeydew entree, am I right?!!

Phil’s Deli and Grill makes a french toast-eggs and bacon breakfast special. who knew?!! I am a big fan of places that serve breakfast well past 3 in the afternoon. These places are smart and practical. I saw a sign for Philly Steak and I stopped. But the breakfast special won the final pick. This shopping break was worth it.

Phil’s Deli and Grill is located at The Original Farmers Market on 3rd street and Fairfax, Los Angeles California.

Appetizer with chicken and cucumber

Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp

Cozy private booth with lace curtains

Siamese Garden is located in Marina Del Rey on Washington Boulevard just east of Venice Beach Pier