Sylvio Martins
LA Staff Writer
Sylvio is a staff writer for The Infatuation LA. After graduating from UCLA, he worked as an actor, freelance journalist, and disgruntled barista before turning his food writing hobby into a “full-time thing.” When he’s not writing about tacos, he’s usually making dinner plans, watching the same films, or losing sleep over all the overpriced plants he’s accidentally killed.
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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In LA
9 fried chicken sandwiches to remind you how good fried chicken sandwiches are.
Uchi
Uchi in West Hollywood is a big-name Japanese spot from Austin that's a foolproof spot to get dressed up and eat delicious sushi, and probably spend a lot of money, too.
The Hit List: New LA Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants in LA and loved them.
Pam's Coffy
Tarantino fans or anyone in Los Feliz who likes coffee should check out Pam’s Coffy at least once.
Azizam
Azizam is a daytime Persian cafe in Silver Lake with delicious, homey food and one of the neighborhood's most charming spaces.
Lan Noodle
This Lanzhou-style noodle spot in Weho makes a delicious beef noodle soup. It's also a great take-out option.
Lazzat Grill
Lazzat Grill is an Uzbek food vendor in Hollywood that operates out of a converted blue school bus. Their pilaf is excellent (and huge).
Mars
Mars is a hidden cocktail lounge in Hollywood that wants to be a private members club. It’s mysterious and expensive but ultimately unremarkable. Reservations required.
Kanomwaan
Kanomwaan is a dessert shop in Thai Town that serves rich, custardy Thai gelato in flavors like pandan and smoked salted egg.
Old Sasoon Bakery
Old Sasoon is a 40-something-year-old Armenian bakery in Pasadena that's perfect for a chill, quiet morning of carb loading.
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.
Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles
Mae Malai is a barebones Thai Town spot that makes incredible boat noodles.
Where To Eat And Drink In Los Feliz
This Eastside neighborhood is full of cafes and cute shops, but there’s plenty of great food, too.
The Best Spots For Paella In Los Angeles
5 places to feel like you’re eating beautiful paella on a Spanish beach.
Prima Donna
Prima Donna is a Sicilian spot in Culver City with respectable pizza, but nothing you need to rearrange your schedule for.
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 Spanish Restaurants In LA
Six spots to let loose over tapas, pintxos, wine, and great paella.
33 Taps DTLA
33 Taps is a massive sports bar with good food and more TVs than you can count right across from LA Live and Crypto.com Arena.