Sommelier Rick Arlene Opens Natural Wine Bar in West Hollywood - Eater LA

"Fellow Traveler, located in West Hollywood next to E.P. & L.P., is a new natural wine bar opened by Rick Arline and partner Nick Shultz. It occupies the former Pacifique space and offers a bistro vibe with modern blue banquettes and checkered tile floors. Chef Gabriel Geiger provides a menu featuring cheeses, charcuterie, pates, rillettes, a cheeseburger, olives, spicy nuts, housemade potato chips, Bub & Grandma’s bread, truffled porcini dip, roasted garlic hummus, and Sterling caviar setup. Arline, a certified sommelier since 2012, curates the wine selection and offers three different wine boxes priced at $90 to $95, with wine subscriptions starting November 25. Fellow Traveler provides takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery via Doordash. Operating hours are noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday." - Matthew Kang