Tastemaker Rachel Bryan
As Wine Director, Wine Buyer, Sommelier, and sometimes the cook at Pourtal Wine Bar in Santa Monica, Tastemaker Rachel Bryan wears many hats.
BottleRock – Downtown
| 2 reviews |
With a chic interior and full kitchen, the Downtown expansion of this Culver City hot spot improves greatly on it’s predecessor.
Venice Beach Wines
| 2 reviews |
At Venice Beach Wines it’s easy to feel instantly at home. The concept is equal parts wine shop, wine bar, and restaurant, and Venice Beach Wines delivers casual excellence to patrons seeking each experience.
Venokado
| 2 reviews |
Venokado owners Tracy, Susan, and Molly share a passion for wine, a knack for retailing, and a charming demeanor which is apparent from the moment you enter their West Hollywood wine shop and boutique.
The Gorbals
| 1 review |
Eclectic American, Scottish, Spanish, and Jewish food from Top Chef winner Ilan Hall.
A.O.C. Wine Bar
| 1 review |
“At A.O.C on 3rd Street, the wine selection is so encompassing that the food can sometimes appear to be an accompaniment, more primi than secondi. This phenomenon couldn’t make us happier.” – Los Angeles Magazine.
Bacaro LA
| 1 review |
With the 20 person table occupying half of the restaurant, health inspectors (performing a surprise and strictly routine inspection), patrons waiting to be seated, and CITYSIPPER editors all vying for their attention, owners Santos Yu and Daniel Kronfli handled the situation masterfully and ensured that all parties left satisfied.
Vertical Wine Bistro
| 1 review |
Tasty American bistro fare, over 400 wines from around the world, and sleek modern bar; what’s not to love about Vertical Wine Bistro.
Lou
| 1 review |
Located in an unassuming strip all off of Vine Street, Lou is that rare kind of Hollywood eatery – disarmingly unpretentious and yet cool.
Domaine LA
| 1 review |
The retail extension of Jill Bernheimer’s online blog/wine store, Domaine LA is a wine shop with a lot to recommend it.


