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"Silver Lake sushi hotspot Santo opened its sister restaurant, Barr Seco, in late August. During the day, the airy restaurant operates as a cafe, serving coffee alongside dishes from chef David Potes like a matcha yogurt bowl, tomato miso soup, and a spicy tuna salad bocadillo. After dark, the cafe flips into a cozy bar with a wine list curated by former Kismet sommelier Kae Whalen. The bar focuses on offering natural wines and options by the glass range from $14 to $17. To pair with the wine, Potes developed a menu of dishes including a scallop crudo with tomatillo, an adobo-marinated pork tostada, and spicy vodka strozzapreti pasta. — Rebecca Roland, associate editor" - Eater Staff