It’s been more than ten years since I last lived near Los Angeles. When I left, most everything between Santa Monica and Hollywood was considered no man’s land to the young and tragically hip. So I’ve been surprised to now find places like Culver City, once mocked, are now peppered with trendy little boîtes, restaurants and boutiques frequented by twenty and thirty somethings. On a recent sunny Saturday, trolling for new spots, I wandered into Bottle Rock, a shiny new wine bar/shop that opened late this summer on Main Street in Culver City. Rays bounced off the gleaming chrome furniture, casting glares so that I needed to wear my sunnies inside. (How better to start you on a rock star vibe?) With irreverent signs delineating varietals and styles like “Effin Merlot” and “No Champagne No Gain,” my inner punk was intrigued. Now if only they could engage my inner wine geek… Continue reading »

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