Covell

"Bar Covell is the wine bar two doors down where you don’t have to be a cabernet savant to look like you know what you’re doing. Just tell the bartenders what kind of wine you’re in the mood for and they’ll do the rest." - jess basser sanders, amy clark, brant cox

"Bar Covell in Los Feliz is open daily from 3-9pm. They’ve got a bunch of sidewalk seating in front of their restaurant on Hollywood Blvd. More details on their Instagram." - brett keating

"On those days where you’re spread thin and just want someone to cater to your needs, go to Bar Covell. This wine bar/restaurant is the kind of place where all you have to do is give the servers a few adjectives about wines you like, and they’ll pour you glasses all night long. The food menu is small and full of snacky things, like tinned fish, chorizo and dates, and deviled eggs with caviar, if you’re feeling fancy. Bring a few friends, get some wine, and try to stop thinking about the long list of things you have to do tomorrow." - Sylvio Martins, Brant Cox

"A Los Feliz staple, Bar Covell has converted into a sidewalk wine bar, serving a tremendous list of wines by the glass and by the bottle (although they’ve had to pause the samples they used to give before committing to a glass). You can also expect cheese and charcuterie plates, tuna melts, and croque monsieurs - in other words, ideal snacks to go with a bottle of something light and French." - brett keating

"Most of us know absolutely nothing about wine, but have perfected the art of pointing at things with confidence. So the notion of a wine bar with over 150 types of rare wines generally induces waves of anxiety. But here’s the catch - at Bar Covell, there are no menus. You simply explain to one of the employees what you’re in the mood for (to the best of your ability) and they choose for you. And they usually get it exactly right. Also, the snacks menu is quite strong, and you and your date should definitely be splitting that charcuterie board." - brant cox