Kelly's Hot Spots - HALLOWEEN
The Organic Panificio
4211 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 448-8900
www.organicpanificio.com
The skinny: A variety of wines produced from organic and biodynamic grapes to go with the Italian cuisine created with a focus on organic ingredients and natural foods at this restaurant with a panoramic marina view. Restaurants morphs into
Club Allora every Friday and Saturday night with Latin-flavored dancing and entertainment. Karaoke on Fridays in the bar.
Akasha
9543 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com
The skinny: Wine list almost exclusively consists of organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines at this eatery opened in 2008 by self-trained chef Akasha Richmond, whose servers wear organic cotton jeans and hemp aprons, takeout containers are biodegradable and coffee is fair-trade. Don’t miss Wine Wednesdays, where all bottles of wine are 50% off the list price.
BOA Steakhouse
9200 W. Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 278-2050
www.innovativedining.com
The skinny: Now in a new, larger location, this hip celebs’ hangout boasts a fantastic wine list that includes 25 red and 14 white wines by the glass. Sunday Night Wine Lover’s Promotion offers dinner guests 50% off all wine bottles, except those from the Captain’s List from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Captain’s List features rare vintages such as 1985 Petrus, 1961 Chateau Latour Montrachet, DRC, 1973 and 1959 Clos De La Roche for the high rollers.
Valentino
3115 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405-2005
(310) 829-4313
www.valentinorestaurant.com
The skinny: Legendary wine cellar of over 2,500 selections and 81,670 bottles at this eatery, founded in 1972by restaurateur Piero Selvaggio and the flagship restaurant of the Valentine Restaurant Group. V-vin bar offers an informal space and
vertical tastings from the vin bar wine cart.
Patina at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
141 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3331
www.patinagroup.com
The skinny: Sommelier Eric Espuny available to help diners navigate the whopping 52-page wine list that ranges from affordable to pricey, has a nice selection of half bottles and is heavy on Burgundy but still offers selections from
Italy, Portugal, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany.
