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La Nouvelle Vague: Covell’s New Wave of Wine

On Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Since its debut last June, Covell has quickly established itself as Los Feliz’ premiere wine bar. The compact venue is the product of co-owners’ Dustin Lancaster’s and Matthew Kaner’s creative business partnership, which strives to bring the people of Los Feliz, LA’s most aesthetically pleasing wine bar experience. Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Kaner are established connoisseurs and veterans of Silverlake nightlife. The former is a longtime bartender of the storied Café Stella, while the latter learned about the craft at Silverlake Wine.

Covell injects new blood into a Los Feliz nightlife depleted by the closings of Tangiers and the Derby. Moreover, Covell’s hip and sophisticated establishment is proving a popular draw for rising ...


Mas Vino for Summertime

On Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
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A new addition to the lovely city of Hollywood is a true charmer: Vintage Enoteca, which opened on June 1st by former east coasters Danielle Francois and Jennifer Moore.

This quaint and unpretentious wine bar, serves up small Italian inspired plates in a minimalist atmosphere. Black and white photos, distressed metal tables, and hanging Edison bulbs add to the chic vibe that provides a nice subtle contrast to the comfort food that covers their menu.

With New World and Old World wines, the Enoteca’s selections have all been carefully chosen by New York Sommelier Sarah Sutel, and include such far ranging wines from Australia, to Spain, and to more local Californian grown wines. ...