Friends of the Vine
There are wine bars that feel like an ultra-hip lounge, but this isn’t one of them. Instead Friends of the Vine feels a lot like somebody’s living room, a warm place where people relax, talk, and sip very good wine. There are comfortable couches, soft music, and a happy buzz of conversation that suggests that the regulars are social, easygoing folk. There is an excellent selection by the bottle or glass, so you can share with old and new friends in this convivial atmosphere.
Friends of the Vine: 221 Avenida del Norte, RB. 310-792-5940. www.friendsofthevine.net
Runner-up: Mediterraneo: 73 Pier Ave. HB. (310) 318-2666.
