"Beverly Grove’s newest addition is Melanie, a new wine bar pouring mostly European dynamic wines in a cute space that feels like a friend’s living room. It’s run by the same people behind Sushi Note and Augustine Wine Bar, two of our favorite places to drink wine in LA, simply because the sommeliers are normal and know how to level with you. As far as the food goes, order the mussels—they’re plump, buttery, and bathed in a rich, savory vadouvan curry." - sylvio martins, brant cox, kat hong, nikko duren