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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Where To Eat & Drink In LA's Chinatown
Dumplings, pancit, hot chicken, rum cocktails—the best Chinatown restaurants and bars in LA serve all that and much more.
Flouring Cake Shop
Flouring Cake Shop is a Chinatown dessert spot making floral art you can eat. Get the lavender lemon marble cake.
Level 8
A one-stop-shop for DTLA nightlife, Level 8 is a massive restaurant and bar complex at the Moxy Hotel. Think casino levels of gaudiness.
The Best Restaurants In Brentwood
There are a ton of restaurants in Brentwood, but only some of them are good. Stick to these spots.
The Best Donuts In LA
From apple fritters to maple bars, here's where to go when any old donut won't do.
The Best Bars In Highland Park
Beer bars, cocktail dens, bowling alleys, and every place else you should be drinking in HP.
Primo’s Donuts
West LA's most iconic donut shop, Primo's has been selling out of freshly-baked rings since the 1950s.
Donut Hut
Donut Hut is a 24-hour walk-up window in Burbank that's perfect for a late night apple fritter run.
Colorado Donuts
At Colorado Donuts in Eagle Rock, the ube donuts magnetically pull us back at least once a week.
Old Ferry Donut
Old Ferry Donut is a retro-themed dessert shop from Seoul bringing funky flavors to Koreatown.
Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
Kettle Glazed Doughnuts in Hollywood nails the specialty flavors. Get the blueberry lemon fritter.
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.
La Cuevita
La Cuevita is a neighborhood bar in Highland Park that feels like you’re drinking in a cave.
The Best Restaurants In Silver Lake
18 great spots in Silver Lake for sushi, pasta, ceviche, and more.
The Bar Hit List: Where To Drink In LA Right Now
Call them what you want. Happening. Cool. Busy. Vibing. These are the most fun new bars in LA.
MidEast Tacos
Silver Lake's MidEast Tacos is an unassuming takeout counter with excellent Mexican-Armenian fusion dishes.
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.
Where To Get A Nice Steak In LA
If the words 'medium-rare' make you feel a special type of way, head to these 19 spots.
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.
