Nikko Duren
LA Staff Writer
Nikko is a California native who joined The Infatuation as an Editorial Assistant in 2019. After two years writing guides, reviews, and essays on the New York City team, Nikko returned to their California roots and became an LA Staff Writer. Bringing their skills as a critic back to the west coast, Nikko continues to push us as a brand to be as inclusive as possible. Their writing strikes a very human chord and we’re lucky to have them.
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The Best Bars In Santa Monica
Dives, breweries, and local hangs under the pier. There’s a lot more to Santa Monica bars than you probably think.
Gaucho Beach
Gaucho Beach is a rooftop Argentinian spot in Long Beach that's perfect for casual drinks and snacks by the water.
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is the stuff of legends—a dumpling empire with a location in the Westfield Century City mall.
The Hit List: New LA Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants in LA and loved them.
Pitfire Pizza
Pitfire Pizza is a Echo Park staple with solid wood-fired pies and a great space for big groups.
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is a Long Beach Italian restaurant cranking out good pizza. You can skip everything else on the menu.
Dada Echo Park
Dada Echo Park is a hybrid restaurant-listening bar hidden in a service alley off Sunset Blvd.
Café Tropical
Cafe Tropical in Silver Lake is a Cuban coffee shop serving excellent sandwiches and pastelitos.
Mangette
Mangette is a pleasant French cafe in Long Beach with a backyard patio you'll want to visit on a weekly basis.
Union
Union is a decent Filipino fusion restaurant inside of Long Beach's Compound art center. Sit on the patio.
Burgette
Burgette is a French wine bar in Santa Monica that serves fancy burgers and works for a date night if you live nearby.
The Best Classic Diners In Los Angeles
When you need coffee, hash browns, and the comfort of a worn-in booth.
Little Fish
Little Fish is a hybrid cafe-grocery store in Echo Park that approaches brunch with the same finesse Switzerland does watches.
The Best NYC Bars With Live Music
15 great options for when you want to listen to live music without buying a ticket.
The Toughest Reservations In LA Right Now (And How To Get Them)
Our thoughts on the most exclusive restaurants in Los Angeles and advice on how to book a table.
Lancers Family Restaurant
Lancers is a old-school diner in Burbank with a full bar where you can pair a Bloody Mary with your tuna melt.
The Best NYC Coffee Shops With Wifi For Getting Work Done
Is your roommate a pain? Did you forget to pay the folks at Spectrum? Do you work from your laptop? Sounds like you need a coffee shop with wifi.