OK, one more quick post:
BK, I don't think it is possible to get great corn in the Los Angeles area. It doesn't grow near Los Angeles, as I recall. So it won't be as fresh as you'd like.
However, you might check out the farmers markets, which I hope could prove me wrong. If you are trying to watch your calories, great veggies are probably your best bet, and the farmer's markets are your best bet for finding great veggies.
By which I mean the ones that show up on a weekly basis at various spots around town. They're great for people watching, too.