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Glamorous, flashy and iconic, Los Angeles is bursting with great wining and dining options. California’s grand, rambling metropolis may conjure up images of glitzy cocktail bars and cutting-edge restaurants before anything else, but it also sports a sophisticated and diverse range of wine bars for all tastes.
Here are five fabulous wine bars in LA worth noting:
Photo courtesy of Sidney Bensimon for Bar Covell.
1. Bar Covell
Chic and cosy, Bar Covell draws together all the great things about a traditional wine bar. With 150 wines on offer by the glass, and a select, Mediterranean-inspired list of small plates and tasting boards, this candlelit, East Hollywood bar is all about wine in the best possible way.
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2. Superba Snack Bar
In showy Venice, only a few blocks back from the ocean, lies Superba Snack Bar. The ‘snack bar’ features seasonal share plates focused on fresh vegetables, seafood and spices, and a wine list to rival any LA hotspot. With a relaxed atmosphere suited to its location, Superba is the perfect place for a beachy date or a casual evening with friends.
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3. Rustic Canyon
With a wine list mostly focused on French, Spanish, and local titles, and a menu revolving around hearty, seasonal produce, Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen is one of the finest bars in LA. Situated in the beach-side district of Santa Monica, head to Rustic Canyon for wines by the glass, half bottle or full bottle, and either a wholesome dinner or tapas-style shared meal.
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4. Bacaro
In the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Bacaro LA is a sleek Italian wine bar specializing in cicchetti, or Italian small plates. Simple and delicious, Bacaro’s menu is complemented by a wine list centered on small producers from all over the world. Snuggle up on one of their comfy leather seats, order a range of cicchetti and pick a unique wine from their chalkboard menu.
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5. A.O.C.
Open-plan and beautifully decorated, A.O.C. Wine Bar and Restaurant has a distinctly stylish, LA vibe. With a spacious interior and large doors opening onto a central courtyard, this Beverly Hills bar is the perfect spot for an aperitif on a warm night. A.O.C.’s wine list is brilliant, with plenty of European and American wines, and a sumptuous menu to match.
What’s your favorite bar for wine in Los Angeles? Please share in the comments below.
By Gemma King
Jessica Festa is the editor of the travel sites Jessie on a Journey (http://jessieonajourney.com) and Epicure & Culture (http://epicureandculture.com). Along with blogging at We Blog The World, her byline has appeared in publications like Huffington Post, Gadling, Fodor’s, Travel + Escape, Matador, Viator, The Culture-Ist and many others. After getting her BA/MA in Communication from the State University of New York at Albany, she realized she wasn’t really to stop backpacking and made travel her full time job. Some of her most memorable experiences include studying abroad in Sydney, teaching English in Thailand, doing orphanage work in Ghana, hiking her way through South America and traveling solo through Europe. She has a passion for backpacking, adventure, hiking, wine and getting off the beaten path.
