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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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In LA
9 fried chicken sandwiches to remind you how good fried chicken sandwiches are.
The Least-Awful Rooftop Restaurants & Bars In LA
When you absolutely have to be on a rooftop in LA, make it one of these.
The Hit List: New LA Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants in LA and loved them.
The Best Bars In Culver City
Drink whiskey next to a fireplace, sip a spritz poolside, or sing karaoke at a legendary dive bar.
Lolo Wine Bar
Lolo is a cool East Hollywood bistro that serves decent food, but you're really here to drink wine and have a good time.
The Best Restaurants In Culver City
Where to eat when you find yourself in the land of office buildings and movie studios.
20 Hollywood Bars That Don’t Suck
Hollywood’s nightlife is intense. We’re here to help you navigate it.
Dining Dilemma: Where Can Selena Gomez Get A Cozy Breakfast In LA?
7 spots we think the singer, actress, and entrepreneur should try for breakfast.
The Best Indian & Pakistani Restaurants in LA
From a thali spot in Artesia to a sweets shop worth driving hours for, these are our 18 favorite Indian restaurants in the city.
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.
The Best Places To Eat & Drink Near LA Live
All the best restaurants and bars within walking distance of LA Live and Crypto.com Arena.
The Best Wine Bars In Los Angeles
Any place that sells marked-up bottles and bowls of olives can call itself a wine bar. These 18 spots prove the genre can be a whole lot more.
The Best Lunch Spots In Culver City
Whether it's quick takeout or a sit-down lunch with coworkers you can stand, these are the top restaurants for a midday meal in Culver.
18 Great Caribbean Restaurants In LA
All of our favorite spots to get Trinidadian, Jamaican, Belizean food, and more.
The Best Places To Eat & Drink In Manhattan Beach
Our favorites places to eat in this sun-soaked beach city.
The Best Restaurants In Inglewood
Soul food institutions, mariscos spots, one of LA's only Somali restaurants, & more—these are the best places to eat in Inglewood.
The Best Bars In Downtown LA
The variety of DTLA bars is as eclectic as it gets. Here’s where to go.
The Best Burgers In LA
Pub burgers, smashburgers, and anything else between two buns—we’re here to make sense of it all.