Holcomb

"Holcomb’s wine selections are natural, organic, or biodynamic. That doesn’t mean that this is a stuffy wine bar, though. Try any of the wine-friendly dishes like the mussel escabeche while seated indoors, on the outdoor patio, or table stationed on the Highland Park sidewalk. With a long wooden bar, leather booths, and plenty of floral wallpaper, Holcomb is nice enough for a first date you care about, but also casual enough for a weeknight outing in a semi-embarrassing outfit. Expect a tremendous wine list—this Highland Park spot is run by the same people as the equally excellent Bar Covell in Los Feliz—and bartenders who’ll happily let you taste-test until you find the right glass. Also, tell your dog that the front sidewalk patio is friendly to their species."