James Montgomery
Former LA Senior Editor
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Johnny’s West Adams
Johnny’s West Adams brings an iconic LA all-night institution back to life—with pastrami sandwiches, obviously.
Mogu Mogu
Mogu Mogu in West LA specializes in mazemen, a brothless ramen that has us feeling very full and happy.
Paco’s Tacos
Paco’s Tacos in Del Rey is a neighborhood staple that serves very classic Mexican in very huge portions.
Met Him At A Bar
Met Him At A Bar in Mid-Wilshire is an Italian spot from the Met Her At A Bar team, and it’s an ideal spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
J. Nichols Kitchen
J. Nichols Kitchen in Marina del Rey is the kind of good-at-everything spot every neighborhood needs.
Irori Sushi
Irori Sushi is one of Marina del Rey’s best-kept secrets - with one of the best omakase deals around.
Locanda Positano
Locanda Positano is a tiny Italian spot in Marina del Rey serving pasta so good you’ll forget you’re eating next to a car wash.
The Best Pop-Ups In LA Right Now
Dazzling sushi sets, backyard BBQs, and edible vaporwave dreamscapes? These are 33 of our favorite LA pop-up restaurants.
James’ Favorite LA Restaurants (Right Now)
Ever wondered what LA Editor James Montgomery’s favorite restaurants are? No? Well, then this is awkward...
The Worst Places We Ate This Year
Relax, we’re not talking about restaurants. They’ve been through enough this year.
The Best Pop-Ups Of 2020
Backyard tacos, fire escape sandwiches, and vaporware dreamscape desserts: These LA pop-ups are changing the definition of what a restaurant can be.
The Meals That Got Us Through 2020
It wasn’t easy, but we made it through the worst year ever. And these meals helped - a lot.
Where Do Restaurants Go From Here? We Asked Them.
From COVID closures and the push for social justice to government gridlock, in 2020, the restaurant industry had a reckoning. What happens now?
LA Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Takeout & Delivery Specials
Turkey Day 2020 is gonna be a little different, and you probably don’t want to cook - be thankful for these spots.
Helluva Time
Helluva Time is the outdoor-dining spinoff of Silver Lake’s All Day Baby, and features an inventive menu filled with creative spins on the classics.
Where To Eat Outside In Venice & Marina Del Rey Today
28 spots with great patios and porches in Venice and Marina del Rey
Meet Julian Filth, Macabre Master Of Mystyx Kafe
Get to know the man behind LA’s most malevolent (and, presumably, only) goth coffee pop-up.
The LA Dinner & A (Horror) Movie Double Feature
The Infatuation’s back with more dinner & movie pairings, and this time, they’re ~SPOOKY~ 🎃
LA Restaurants Offering Early Voting & Election Day Deals
Put that “I Voted” sticker to use with our running list of Los Angeles restaurants offering deals from now to Election Day.
Infatuation Staff Picks: The Spookiest Places In LA
Haunted hotels, evil coffee stands, and cursed KFCs - just in time for Halloween, we pick the scariest spots in the city
Tehran Market
Tehran Market in Santa Monica is a longstanding source for Persian spices, produce, groceries, and more.
The LA (Takeout) Dinner & A Movie Guide
Where to order from, and what to watch: We pick some of our favorite spots for delivery, and pair a movie with them.
Blueys Kitchen
Blueys Kitchen in Santa Monica is an all-day cafe that's ideal for a quick, healthy meal (or just a pastry and coffee).