THE TASTES OF THREE NEIGHBORHOODS

Every community has a main drag teeming with places to eat. We walked 1/2-mile stretches of three to compare the number and variety of restaurants. Encino Ventura Boulevard between Louise Avenue and Balboa Boulevard:

1 American

2 Bars

1 Belgian

1 Cafe

2 Chinese

1 Delicatessen

1 Health Food

1 Hot Dog fast food

1 Coffee Shop

1 Indian

2 Japamese

1 Mexican

1 Steak House

1 Yogurt

Beverly Hills Beverly Drive between Olympic and Wilshire boulevards:

1 Chinese fast food

1 Coffee Shop

2 Delicatessens

2 Diners

3 French or Continental

1 Hamburger

1 Italian

2 Middle Eastern

1 Pizza

1 Steak House

1 yogurt

Boyle Heights Brooklyn Avenue between Fickett and Brittania streets:

4 Bars

1 Chicken fast food

1 Chinese fast food

2 Hamburger fast food

12 Mexican

4 Mexican fast food

1 Pizza