HAHA!!! L.A. has its moments.
I noticed you guys don't have Jack in the Box. They have the best spicy chicken.
You get used to the inclines and hills quickly. I drive manuals, and the hills are only a pain in the rain because of traction and people getting up REALLY close to your bumper behind you. In downtown LA there's a LOT more hills and stuff.
Did you happen to drive through Laural Canyon or any of the Hollywood Hills? Those are fun when there's no traffic.
And the cookie pizza, I think you're talking about a Kazookie!? The cookie with ice cream on it?