Taking a break from her hit show “Heroes,” Hayden Panettiere was spotted out and about in Los Angeles enjoying a leisurely lunch and shopping date with a gal pal.

The “I Love You Beth Cooper” hottie fueled up for her day at Le Pain Quotidien with a delicious freshly-baked lunch before heading to a few furniture stores.

And Miss Panettiere looked cute and casual in a white tank top, flair-legged jeans, and a pair of brown flats as she rocked some bright red lipstick.

As for the current economic recession, Hayden seems to think she has the answer to this country’s problems- going green.

She told press, "I never leave the TV on. Every time I leave the house I put the heat up so the air con won't go on, because why are you cooling your house when you're not there? It's completely unnecessary and it's such a waste. I was raised recycling, I always recycle."

Gossip Girls

Enjoy the pictures of Hayden Panettiere out and about LA (October 1).