" This Chinatown wine bar from the team behind Psychic Wines is mostly for Angelenos in their 20s and anyone who can pull off spray-painted jeans. On weeknights, the neighborhood hangout never gets too packed. But on weekends, the sidewalk out front turns into a see-and-be-seen scenario where people stand around with glasses of gamay until midnight. Whether you’re a self-described wine expert or don’t quite know how liquid can be described as “chewy,” the friendly staff will help you find something exciting and affordable on their condensed list (most glasses cost around $14). " - brant cox, nikko duren