Carlo Mantuano
Senior Staff Editor
Carlo Mantuano is a Staff Editor as well as a fierce lover of beans and Italian pickled vegetables. Before joining The Infatuation in 2019, he studied creative writing at The New School and then entered the world of book publishing, where he worked on cookbooks by famous, bearded YouTube amateur chefs. At The Infatuation, he helps writers and editors scale and grow their respective city markets. His mantra in life is "Ball Don't Lie."
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The Best Hawaiian Restaurants In Seattle
Some of our favorite plate lunches, poke, and spam musubi in town.
The Best Restaurants In New Orleans
Our favorite places to eat in the land of above-ground cemeteries and excellent Creole food.
Scarr's Pizza
Scarr's is a retro slice shop on the Lower East Side with some excellent pizza and a pretty lively scene.
The Best Restaurants In Nashville
A taco truck outside of a tiki bar, the best hot chicken, and all of our favorite alternatives to hot chicken in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Best Restaurants At Essex Market
Eat and drink your way through these eight spots in Essex Market.
12 Of The Best Burgers In America
Gooey cheese, lacy patty skirts, and all the toppings you could ever want.
Bar Moga
Drink a fancy cocktail and eat a katsu sando at Bar Moga, a Japanese bar and restaurant in Greenwich Village.
The Best Restaurants In The French Quarter
There are more places to eat and drink in the French Quarter than there are ghost stories about New Orleans. Here are the 15 restaurants we like best.
The Best Bars In The French Quarter
If you’re coming to New Orleans, odds are you’ll end up in the French Quarter. Here’s where to have a drink.
The Best Hot Chicken In Nashville, Ranked
These are the best places to find hot chicken in Nashville. And yes, we ranked them.
Where To Eat Phở In NYC
When it's cold outside and you need a bowl of noodle soup, head to one of these spots.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In NYC
Whether you need a soup, a sandwich, or 14-hour smoked brisket, these are our favorite places to eat Vietnamese food in the city.
Saffron
Saffron is a consistently excellent Indian spot on Magazine Street that incorporates a lot of Southern flavors.
Tan Dinh
Tan Dinh is one of the best neighborhood Vietnamese spots in town, from the fried frog legs to the hearty spring rolls.
Hungry Eyes
Hungry Eyes is a walk-in only bar and restaurant decked out in retro 80's decor from the team behind Turkey And The Wolf.
The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In NYC
You can find fried chicken sandwiches pretty much anywhere, but for the best in NYC, head to these spots.
The Best Bars In Soho And Nolita
Here's where to get a drink after you return something to Bloomingdale's.
The Best Korean Restaurants In Seattle
Kimchi tofu stew, cheese-topped ddukbokki, truffle ribeye bulgogi, and more.
The Best Restaurants In the International District
The 26 best places to eat and drink in the International District.
12 Of The Best Donuts In America
Fried brioche, glazed with sprinkles, and more donuts in the US you'll want for breakfast, second breakfast, and dessert.