Seattle Storm – Los Angeles Dining Guide
Seattle Storm Dining Guide
Performance Nutrition
Eating in Los Angeles – The City of Angels
Hotel: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE — situated in the heart of L.A. LIVE, with easy walking access to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and recovery food options. Most locations below offer takeout and delivery. Performance nutrition choices listed! LET'S GO STORM!!!
Fixins Soul Kitchen
Popular Restaurant
Walk: 2 minutes (L.A. LIVE) · Delivery: Yes · fixinssoulkitchen.com Highly rated, tasty soul food. This one not best for pre-practice or game but oh so good for you SOUL!!
Is there anything better than CHICKEN n WAFFLES (this is Eddie's favorite food)
Blackened Chicken with rice/beans and collard greens
Gumbo (add greens on side)
Why it's a good choice: Sometimes we need to just eat for our soul. Enjoy!
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Budget-Friendly
Walk: 2 minutes · Delivery: Yes · lazydogrestaurants.com Easy to order and have delivered! High performance nutrition choices below...
Chicken Schwarma Salad Wrap
Blackened Chicken Burrito Bowl
Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Why it's a good choice: Athlete-friendly menu, generous portions, and reliable delivery.
Katsuya L.A. LIVE
Can't-Miss Restaurant
Walk: 2 minutes · Delivery: Yes · sbe.com/restaurants/katsuya Highly rated. Sushi and grilled entrees that look amazing! Eddie recommends the following for refueling post training and games!
Katsuya Roll or Rainbow Roll with other favorites from the sushi bar
Miso Glazed Cod with rice and veggies
Sushi & Sashimi Combination with steamed rice
Why it's a good choice: High-quality seafood, lean protein, and easily digestible carbohydrate options. Katsuya is one of the signature dining destinations at L.A. LIVE.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Healthy Fast Food
Walk: ~5–8 minutes · Delivery: Yes · chipotle.com This one isn't as highly rated but will certainly provide the comfort food you know from home. Below are sport performance nutrition recs:
Chicken Burrito Bowl (white rice, black beans) Add avocado for healthy fats
Steak Burrito Bowl with avocado and salsa
Chicken Burrito with fajita vegetables
Why it's a good choice: Consistent, customizable, excellent for pre- and post-game fueling.
Toastique
Smoothies
Walk: ~8 minutes · toastique.com Online ordering available Gourmet toasts, Smoothies, Bowls and tasty snacks to keep you fueling as the day moves along! High performance choices...
Need extra energy? Order the PB+B Smoothie Bowl
Tasty toasts: Try Smoked Salmon and Avocado toast with Green Machine Smoothie
Want something fresh and healthy? Try the Power Acai Smoothie Bowl
Hand crafted coffee drinks too!
COFFEE: Couplet Coffee Downtown LA
Best Coffee
Walk: ~4minutes · coupletcoffee.com Funky and fun coffee store with great drinks and chill vibe. Great way to get outside for a quick walk to grab your coffee!
Excellent espresso and coffee
Healthy breakfast options
Convenient stop for all your coffee needs:)
Easy Alternative: ILLY CAFFÉ (inside the JW Marriott)
Whole Foods Market
Best Grocery
Walk: ~10 minutes · wholefoodsmarket.com Great way to stock up on all your fresh performance enhancing needs!
Fresh fruit: Excellent for anti inflammation
Greek yogurt: for a pre-bed protein boost
Quick sushi or salad bar for lunch
Protein bars: Try go macro and perfect bars
Recovery snacks like protein drinks (chocolate milk, boathouse farms, and Naked protein)
Juice and sparkling water
Your LA Dining Summary
Full Lineup
2 Budget-Friendly Tasty Choices: Lazy Dog, Chipotle
1 Popular Restaurant: Fixins Soul Kitchen
1 Can't-Miss Restaurant: Katsuya
All your smoothie and snack needs: Toastique
Best Coffee: Couplet Coffee (with ILLY in the hotel as a backup)
Best Grocery: Whole Foods Market
Nearly all locations offer takeout or delivery, making them convenient for team meals and athlete recovery.
Fuel UP to WIN in LA
Fuel to Win
Seattle Storm Performance Nutrition — Los Angeles Edition
Eat well. Recover strong. Play hard. Lets Go Storm!!!