Nikko Duren

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Staff Writer at The Infatuation

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15 Restaurants That'll Make You Fall In Love With LA Again

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Garrett Snyder |Jess Basser Sanders |Nikko Duren |Sylvio Martins

Just AddedLots of filmmakers come to LA with Hollywood dreams. But only one of them opened a fried chicken shop instead. Gol Tong is run by an ex-horror film director from Korea who taught himself how to make fried chicken from a TV show. The result is unlike anything in the city: crispy, saucy twice-fried KFC topped with like diced peppers, golden kiwis, pineapple, tomatoes, blueberries, and green grapes that add bursts of freshness and make the platter look like a patchwork quilt.
The 13 Best Cookies In LA

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Cathy Park |Nikko Duren |Jess Basser Sanders |Sylvio Martins

This Santa Monica bakery is run by a former professional baking instructor, which might explain why their classic chocolate chip cookie wouldn’t look out of place in a culinary school textbook. It’s flat and thin with a crispy base, but the center stays just a little underdone. We also love that the cookies here are larger than your face and come with rippled edges and big pools of melted chocolate. We’ve regretted a lot of gas station cookies, but not these.
Joe Jonas's Favorite Neighborhood Hangs

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Molly Fitzpatrick |Bryan Kim |Nikko Duren |Will Hartman

“Bar Oliver is a really cool, lowkey spot, with beer and wine and good Spanish tapas. The same people do Casino and Casetta as well—all their food is really good. It’s in such a cute little corner, and they've got great outdoor seating for when the sun finally doesn't play games with us and stays around. I get an Estrella Galicia beer and the tortilla española. Their mushrooms were really good the last time I went. And of course, the croqueta.
10 Previously Impossible Reservations In LA That Are Now Easy - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Cathy Park |Sylvio Martins |Kat Hong |Nikko Duren

How Far In Advance Should You Book? Weeknights often same-day, or a few days for primetime or weekends. When Pijja Palace opened, it was one of the hardest reservations in town.
Kelly Rowland's Favorite Black-Owned LA Restaurants - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Mar 12, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Brant Cox |Nikko Duren |Brett Keating

The singer has a deep love for local spots with a sense of a community.
The Best Restaurants For Affordable Group Dinners - New York - The Infatuation

Jan 14, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Willa Moore |Will Hartman |Molly Fitzpatrick |Sonal Shah |Nikko Duren |Neha Talreja | +6 more

Where to get dinner with a group when you want the food to be more memorable than the bill.
The 18 Best Restaurants In Venice Beach - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Dec 13, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Brant Cox |Sylvio Martins |Nikko Duren |Arden Shore |Jess Basser Sanders |Brett Keating

From Abbot Kinney to the Boardwalk, these are the best restaurants to eat in Venice.
The 25 Best Restaurants In Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Nov 28, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Brant Cox |Sylvio Martins |Nikko Duren

There's lots to do in Santa Barbara, but no matter what, you've got to eat. Here are our favorite restaurants and bars.
The 20 Best Restaurants In Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

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.
Seven Tigers Pie Club

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.

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