"The idea of a dive bar is appealing to you, but you also have zero interest in sticky floors and sweaty couples in the corner sticking their tongues down each other’s throats. Head to Crawfords. This neighborhood dive bar in Historic Filipinotown has only been open for a few years, but feels like a weathered staple. The crowd is a mix of locals who walked there and people from Silver Lake who are sick of Silver Lake. It isn’t a big space, but there are a few booths, a billiards table, and a Cruisin’ USA in the corner. Just don’t leave without getting some hot chicken from the bar - it’s debatably as good as Howlin’ Ray’s." - brant cox