Lesley Bargar is the Dining editor for Los Angeles Magazine. Their current issue lists the top new bars in L.A. For cocktails, Lesley recommends the Roger Room, The Varnish and Copa d' Oro. For wine, head to City Sip, Barbrix and Corkbar. Neighborhood favorites include Tony's, owned by Cedd Moses and Verdugo Bar in Glassel Park
The Roger Room
370 N. La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 854-1300
The Varnish
118 E Sixth St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 622-9999
Copa D'Oro
217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 576-3030
City Sip
2150 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 483-9463
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 662-2442
Corkbar
403 W 12th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-0050
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 257-3408
Tony's
2017 E. 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 622-5523
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