Garrett Snyder

Los Angeles

Senior Editor at The Infatuation

Senior Editor, @infatuation. prev: @latimesfood @lamag. Occasional cookbook author. 🌴🏄‍♂️🍜⤵️

Articles

The “It” Bars Across America Right Now

2 days ago | theinfatuation.com | Allie Conti |Willa Moore |Garrett Snyder |Nicolai McCrary

In NYC, novelty and exclusivity constitute cool. And one of the city’s current hottest bars is a tiny, quasi-secret spot that’s only going to stick around through the end of summer. To get inside Los Salvajes, you have to be a “friend” of the bar, but in our experience, the term is used loosely.
The Evangeline Swamp Room

4 days ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder

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Waka Sakura - Review - Gardena - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder

We were born too late to explore the world, and born too early to explore the universe, but at least we were born in time to experience the futuristic conveyor belt sushi at Waka Sakura. Located on the second floor of Gardena's Tokyo Central supermarket, this sleek operation has you order via tablet or your phone, then whisks sushi to your table minutes later (a common setup in Japan).
Echigo - Review - Sawtelle - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder

Finding great quality sushi at prices that won't make you wince is always a balancing act, and we think Echigo hits the perfect sweet spot—especially for the Westside. Run by a friendly Sasabune alum, this bare-bones sushi counter on the second story of a strip mall focuses on what counts (balanced sushi rice and pristine fish) and forgoes everything else.
The 10 Best Steak Frites In Los Angeles

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Sylvio Martins |Cathy Park |Garrett Snyder

photo credit: Jessie ClappThere’s a reason why France and Belgium fight over who invented steak frites, and why this classic brasserie dish gets people visibly excited when it appears on a menu. It’s two great things that are even better together. And though you might have opinions on the ideal cut, style of fries, or which butter-infused sauce is involved, it’s ultimately a dish that’s hard to mess up—though even harder to perfect.
Where To Have A Fun & Affordable Dinner In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Sylvio Martins |Garrett Snyder

Just AddedThings get intimate at Amiga Amore. This Mexican-Italian fusion spot in Highland Park is cozy but also teeny-tiny, so expect knees to touch, phones to stay on the table, and the street corn-inspired agnolotti—with pops of sweet corn cream and finger lime—to provide plenty to talk about.
The Best Cheesecake Factory Locations In LA, Ranked

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Cathy Park |Garrett Snyder

The MDR Cheesecake Factory earns the top spot for the same reason many people love SoCal in the first place: incredible beach access. The second-oldest Cheesecake Factory ever was obviously built to take advantage of its primo waterfront views, with a sprawling three-level patio taking up most of the restaurant. The backdrop is fit for a Visit California ad: you’ll see yachts anchored in the harbor, people playing sunset volleyball, and on a clear day, mountaintops on the horizon.
The Cheesecake Factory Cerritos

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder

The Cheesecake Factory in Cerritos is arguably the best of LA's outer-suburb TCFs, assuming you don’t mind the covered patio with a view of the 605 in the distance. We like that this roomy location sits in a fairly quiet part of Los Cerritos Center, which means an asphalt ocean of open parking spots, and that it’s attached to a nice movie theatre (the highly underrated Harkins, with its comfy reclinable seats), making it ideal for a little lunch-matinee combo.
The Cheesecake Factory Redondo Beach - Review - Redondo Beach - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder

The Redondo Beach Cheesecake Factory is a true wild card. It does have a harbor view, but it’s more close-ups of barnacled sailboat hulls than postcard panorama. There’s a second floor, but it’s reserved for private events, and the patio is currently under construction (the corrosive sea air has taken its toll on the exterior over the years). And aside from some spectacular murals—including one that reads “In Cheesecake We Trust” in Latin—the decor is surprisingly muted.
25 Iconic Dishes That Define Los Angeles

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder |Cathy Park |Sylvio Martins |Jess Basser Sanders

We’re convinced this shrimp taco is the best way to spend $3 in this city, especially when $3 doesn’t get you much at all. Mariscos Jalisco assembles hundreds of these miniature symphonies per day: a crisp golden-brown shell plumped with shrimp, doused in a refreshing tomato-cabbage salsa, and topped with a little avocado hat. It’s the perfect balance of hot and cold, fried and fresh, and humble and decadent, all for the price of a kiwi at Erewhon.