Garrett Snyder
Senior Editor, Los Angeles
Garrett is Senior Editor at The Infatuation LA. A born-and-raised Californian, he's covered the city's food scene for pretty much every publication with LA in its name, including the LA Times, LA magazine, and LA Weekly. He's also written cookbooks with Chrissy Teigen's mom and the most famous chef in Hawai'i. Garrett studied screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University, but in true slacker fashion, ditched his first studio internship to go eat for a living instead. He remains willing to drive long distances in pursuit of great tacos.
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The Best Deals for Dine LA Restaurant Week
Here’s where to make a reservation during Dine LA Restaurant Week, which runs from July 12th-26th
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Sidecar in Santa Monica makes the best fancy donuts in LA and everyone knows it.
Camel
Camel is a charming cafe from Seoul that's bringing creamy espresso drinks and misugaru to Silver Lake.
Randy’s Donuts
More than an LA landmark, the original Randy's Donuts in Inglewood has a huge selection of excellent classics.
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
If you need a break from too-rich tonkatsu broth, order the light and flavorful shoyu ramen at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in Torrance.
The Best Restaurants In Long Beach
From Cambodian classics to modern Mexican restaurants—and everything in between—these are the 25 best places to eat in Long Beach.
The Best Classic Diners In Los Angeles
When you need coffee, hash browns, and the comfort of a worn-in booth.
Wendy’s Place
Wendy’s Place is a classic breakfast spot in El Segundo with Norman Rockwell paintings on the wall, antique plates, and solid diner fare like omelets and patty melts.
Maxine's Cafe
Maxine's Cafe is a gem of a Mar Vista/Culver City diner with great food, decent prices, and an old-school feel. It belongs on any Westside breakfast rotation.
Armon's Restaurant
Armon's Restaurant is an old-school diner in Eagle Rock with a solid menu of diner staples and even better Thai-American dishes. Come here for a classic greasy spoon experience.
Pacific Diner
Pacific Diner is a blue-collar diner in deep San Pedro with hearty breakfast plates and killer omelets. Order like you're fueling up for a long day on the harbor.
Old Lightning
Old Lightning is a reservation-only cocktail bar hidden in the back of Scopa Italian Roots in Venice.
The Best Burgers In LA
Pub burgers, smashburgers, and anything else between two buns—we’re here to make sense of it all.
The Lobster
The Lobster is a touristy seafood spot at the end of the Santa Monica Piet with great views and expensive, mediocre food.
The Best Late Night Restaurants In Los Angeles
32 places in LA that serve food until midnight or later.
The Best Frozen Treats In Los Angeles
For when your body (and brain) needs a freeze—Hawaiian shave ice, Oaxacan-style paletas, and so much more.
Pita Pitaki
Pita Pitaki is a homey strip mall spot just north of the Long Beach airport with a big menu of Greek classics done well.
The Best Restaurants In Marina Del Rey
From waterfront dining to semi-secret sushi spots, these are the best restaurants in Marina Del Rey.