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Nov 19, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Brant Cox |Sylvio Martins |Arden Shore |Jess Basser Sanders |Kat Hong |Nikko Duren | +3 more

21 restaurants worth braving the tourists.

Sep 23, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Nikko Duren

The square pan pizzas at Seven Tigers Pie Club taste like they were designed by a mad scientist with a thing for marinara. The tangy, fermented dough at this dinner spot in Koreatown reminds us of a memory foam pillow: light, thick, and springy. A salty blend of cheeses coats each crusty edge and clever toppings include a fun balance of classic and creative, like a whole grilled short rib and al pastor sausage.

Aug 1, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Nikko Duren

If a creme brulee and a crepe had a baby, you’d end up with the masterpieces from Millet Crepe. This Little Tokyo shop serves viral Japanese desserts filled with a thick vanilla custard that’s been torched long enough to form a caramelized sugar shell that cracks on impact. It sits in a soft, thin pancake wrapped up like a cone, which holds its shape surprisingly well against the caramelized sugar syrup that inevitably drips down the side.

Aug 1, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Nikko Duren

Fat + Flour is heaven for pie people. Whether you visit the stand in Grand Central Market or the counter-service cafe in Culver City, you’ll be met with a glass case full of fresh-baked slices with shattering, golden crusts. The fruit pies rotate with the seasons, like strawberry rhubarb crumble, sour cherry double crust, and a summer peach pie that sells out quicker than a sneaker release. But the star of the show is the creamy key lime, a menu mainstay that nails the sweet-tart balance.

Jul 30, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Sylvio Martins |Jess Basser Sanders |Nikko Duren |Arden Shore |Kat Hong |Brant Cox | +2 more

Outsmart the crowds and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.