"Sometimes you want to be left alone but also want to be surrounded by other people having a good time. That’s when Jon & Vinny’s Slauson fits the bill. Seated at the long wooden bar near the entrance, you’ll be surrounded by couples sporting matching tracksuits, fitness influencers huddled around their cheat day salads, and the friendly staff serving them. The space is small and borderline chaotic on weekends, but still reliable for a plate of vodka pasta and some orange wine. We usually stick to Jon & Vinny’s greatest hits, which means a plate of spicy fusilli with a side of meatballs and garlic bread." - jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins