Should check out Handy’s Smoked Meats in Bixby Knolls. It’s take out only, no seating. Perfect for back at the hotel or packing up something for the conference? The smoked lamb and duck were excellent last time I went.
…and with Long Beach Creamery right next door, you can do a bangbang*.
I recently went to Little La Lune in Long Beach. A small Cambodian/Thai joint. Family run. Good food, excellent service.
For something a little higher scale in food, you can try Restauration. Excellent food at a great value. Phillip Pretty from Fundamental LA is now helming the kitchen.