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Third street wine shop1/27/2024 ![]() Melanie’s vintage décor creates an elevated and inviting atmosphere for guests. ![]() While reservations are not accepted, all efforts are made to seat without delay and to maintain the essence of the neighborhood place to call your own locale. Larger plates on the menu include Prime Hanger Steak & Frites with au poivre sauce and hand cut french-fries, Crab Fettuccine with bay scallops, lobster stock & thai basil and the Melanie Smash Burger served with pepper jack cheese, onion jam, arugula, pickles and chipotle aioli. ![]() Menu highlights include Whale’s Cove Mussels prepared with Vadouvan curry, coconut milk, heirloom tomatoes, and garlic breadcrumbs and Sweet Corn Risotto with parmigiano reggiano, chipotle aioli and cilantro. Similar to the wine list, Head Chef Jorge Simental’s dinner menu is inspired by French and Italian flavors. The bottle list, curated by Sherry, offers guests a chance to open a celebration-enhancing selection. Wine Director, Stephen Sherry, focuses on keeping a weekly rotation of new wines to keep the experience fresh, even for our most reliable neighborhood guests. Stand-out reds, such as Denis Carré ‘La Perriére’ Pinot Noir, Manzone ‘Le Ciliegie’ Dolcetto and Les Vins de Vienne Syrah. Highlights from Melanie’s white wine selection include Maison Lispaul Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Tascante “Buonora” Carricante and Christophe Et Fils Petite Chablis. Rosé and orange varietals include La Spinetta “Il Rosé di Casanova” from Tuscany and Raft Wines 'Jonquille' Viognier from Madera, California. The wine menu begins with bubbles and features sparkling wines such as Domaine Rolet Crément de Jura from France and the Italian Zanazi Lambrusco Di Sorbara. Melanie’s wine program has an emphasis on wines from France and Italy and is built to allow for a regular rotation of new wineries and varietals to be offered. As a nod to the commitment, patience & unique position held only by the spouse of a restaurateur, Melanie is named after Paxson’s wife of over 20 years. Melanie aims to transform the traditionally intimidating wine bar experience to be more approachable and enjoyable for both avid wine enthusiasts and novices alike. At Melanie, the team encourages guests to be adventurous and taste new-to-them varietals from both unfamiliar and well-known wine regions. The concept from Sushi Note & Sushi Note Omakase co-owner, Andy Paxson, Melanie is a refreshing wine bar that celebrates curiosity among wine-enthusiasts in an approachable environment. ![]() until midnight daily, with happy hour Monday-Friday from 5-7 p.m., it’s a cozy dinner date night spot or a late-night hangout for conversation, drinks and a snack.MELANIE, in the bustling W 3rd Street neighborhood in Los Angeles is an intimate space for guests to enjoy wonderful food offerings and to learn about wine from across the globe. Also offered are a few beers on tap, champagne, and Lillet and Kir aperitifs. The wine menu features an impressive selection of well-priced French wines by the bottle or glass, including organic and bio-dynamic options. Chef Evan Algorri’s classic French menu lists favorite dishes such as onion soup, escargots, steak tartare, croque monsieur, bavette steak, loup de mer, and pâté (duck in a jar), as well as cheese and charcuterie, of course. The exterior carries indoors with a palette of mauve and rose against painted white brick, minimalist hanging lights, an L-shaped marble bar, cushioned bench and chair seating with tables -all softened with hanging plants-and an attached small patio. On approach you can’t miss the purplish exterior highlighted by a trio of neon-lit stripes. The unlikely location makes it a unique hidden gem with urban appeal. Situated under the train tracks in Chinatown, Oriel is an intimate, contemporary French wine bistro courtesy of wine bar guru Dustin Lancaster (Bar Covell, Augustine). ![]()
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