These trendy wine and cocktail destinations also serve elevated eats
These trendy wine and cocktail destinations also serve elevated eats
Bar Avoja
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Famed chef Evan Funke is offering his take on Roman street food in the loungy former Mars space behind his Mother Wolf. Avoja — Roman slang for “hell yeah” — serves his classics like squash blossoms alongside new exclusives like cacio e pepe arancini and thin-crust pizzas. 1545 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, motherwolfla.com
Bar Etoile
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Natural wine store Domaine LA owner Jill Bernheimer and manager Julian Kurland (also of The Rose) created this warm spot inspired by their favorite Paris haunts — where chef Travis Hayden (Rustic Canyon, Voodoo Vin) puts a modern spin on bistro classics to accompany organic, biodynamic wines. 632 N. Western Ave., Melrose Hill, baretoile.com
Bar Siesta
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Heather Sperling of Botanica café and market joined forces with husband-and-wife team Lucia Flors and Carlos Leiva, of Siesta Co. tinned fish, to create this Spanish tapas and wine bar and culinary shop. Pair all-Spanish wine, vermouth, sherry and cider with small bites created in collaboration with chef Keith Phillips. 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, barsiesta.co
Bar Benjamin
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The Benjamin Hollywood owners Ben Shenassafar, Jared Meisler and Kate Burr teamed with cocktail expert Chad Austin on this art deco bar above their buzzy restaurant. Try playful takes on classic cocktails, such as the Campfire, alongside bar bites like chips and caviar. 7174 Melrose Ave., Fairfax, barbenjamin.com
Bar 109
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Chef Brian Baik, an alum of New York’s esteemed Eleven Madison Park, is behind this swanky new cocktail bar and the adjacent seafood tasting menu restaurant, Corridor 109. From Tuesday to Saturday, guests can enjoy libations like the Ichigo Punch and snacks such as smoked fish dip or a wagyu beef dog. 641 N. Western Ave., Larchmont, corridor109.com
Daisy Margarita Bar
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From the team behind the award-winning Mírate Mexican restaurant in Los Feliz comes this lively modern-day cantina. Complementing chef Alan Sanz’s authentic Mexican dishes are inventive drinks by rising star beverage director Max Reis — including Dirty Shirley, salsa verde and guacamole margaritas. 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, daisyla.com