AOC Winebar

This chic dining room is all about subdued modern stylings in beige and white - the action peaks at the bustling wine bar, where a handsome Hollywood crowd flirts and buzzes. Those seeking refuge from the scene can seek out the charming starlit patio upstairs. The menu is about great wine - and a landscape of Mediterranean small plates to pair with it. Servers recommend two to three dishes per person, and will adeptly pair them with some 50 wines by the glass. A list of dreamy European cheeses range from Sardinian goat to Corsican sheep; the charcuterie bar shaves tender, moist prosciutto and fra'mani salumi. Perfectly fried oysters arrive crispy outside, creamy inside, offset with tangy celeriac remoulade. Standouts include halibut on a bed of gorgeously roasted peaches with yogurt and pistachio, meltingly tender squid over black rice bathed in bold saffron aioli, and woodsy chanterelles with gnocchi. A huge selection of top wines by the glass and first-rate cheese, charcuterie and small plates makes dining casual yet fun and adventuresome.

The perfect spot to grab a snack prior to a night on the town, AOC is a hip and happening place featuring the perfect mix of young scenesters and serious wine afficionados. The notorious bacon-wrapped roasted dates are simply to die for, melting in your mouth with the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Followed with a crisp, cool white wine and you'll be set. A great place for a nice meal, or just a few little nibbles - the food is delicious and always hearty. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming too, as the bar seems to always be crowded and the little tables full of couples or hipsters. Nestled right by the Grove on Third and Fairfax, a fun night at a lounge or club is just a quick cab ride away!

Open from 6-10PM on Mondays, 6-11PM on Tuesday - Friday, 5:30-11PM on Saturdays and 5:30-10PM on Sundays, this spot fills up fast so I would suggest coming early. Another option is to sample the cheese bar, where freshly cut and sliced cheeses are an amazing opportunity for culinary sensory overload.

Choose a curve hugging bandage dress with edgy chain jewelry for the summer months, but when LA cools off for the fall (okay, let's be real, it never REALLY cools off), throw on a slouchy boyfriend blazer with a cool pair of clear-rimmed sunnies. Perf!

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