"Kippered is a wine bar from the same people behind DTLA Cheese in Grand Central Market that skips the usual charcuterie boards in favor of tinned fish, lots of tinned fish in fact. There are over 50 cans on the menu and the platters they come with are fantastic—ask the staff for suggestions and you’ll be digging into Spanish octopus in olive oil with a pile of crackers, olives, good butter, and hot sauce. But even if you aren’t someone who wakes up dreaming about preserved seafood, Kippered has a great selection of sparkling wines and cheeses as well, including a soft rind cheese from France served with a glug of Champagne poured over the top—if that doesn’t pique your interest, we have nothing in common." - brant cox, garrett snyder, sylvio martins