Posts Tagged ‘Wine Bar’

December 1, 2011 1

Plum (Bay Area: Oakland)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area, Favorite Food Entries

There were a lot of buzz for Plum, a small plate wine bar restaurant in Oakland opened by Coi‘s Daniel Patterson last year. I’ve heard many praise for Coi (i.e. Michelin 2  stars) but never manage to try it, mostly because it’s too expensive. On the other hand Plum’s price range is more manageable. The […]

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November 16, 2010 4

Chic Wine Bar (Wilshire Vista)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

With great neighbourhood gems like Bloom and Paper or Plastik cafe, Wilshire Vista has become an area we go to a lot. Another great gem on this stretch of Pico Blvd is Chic Wine bar, a place that defines what a great neighbourhood hangout should be: good vibe, good food and good price. At first I wasn’t […]

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July 20, 2010 2

Allston Yacht Club (Echo Park)

By in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park

My friend recommended this new-ish small plate place called Allston Yacht Club in Echo Park. I tried to go there before for brunch but it wasn’t open despite it says so on their website. Went back another night with a few friends. With a fun and bright logo, the interior is more slick than I […]

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July 10, 2009 4

Barbrix (Silverlake)

By in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park

I was treated here at this new wine bar opened at Silver lake. Just when I thought “isn’t it recession right now,” then I saw their reasonable priced menu. The restaurant is in a house with patio and its own parking lot. We sat at the bar seat, right in front of the open kitchen […]

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November 21, 2008 3

Palate Food and Wine (Glendale)

By in 03: Eagle Rock

A new wine bar Palate was opened at the car dealership part of Glendale city. The wine selection is impressive, we tried a few glasses including two ‘biodynamic’ wine from France. The food menu is smaller but creative, it covers quite a range. The neon pink lights, giant potted grapes and drapery reminds me of […]

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