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Lolo Wine Bar
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If the golden age of tabloids wasn't already in the past, you'd probably see paparazzi lurking outside Lolo. This East Hollywood hangout is the kind of pasta-and-pét-nat spot where off-duty celebs have candlelit catch-ups with friends, singles get dressed up to strut across the checkered floor, and dates lock eyes under massive monstera trees. Lolo isn’t a crowded clubstaurant with hour-long waits on random weeknights, though. If you’re looking for a fun place to show off a new haircut without blowing a whole paycheck, this casual wine bar/dinner spot on Sunset is a fine option.
photo credit: Jessie Clapp
photo credit: Jessie Clapp
photo credit: Jessie Clapp
photo credit: Jessie Clapp
photo credit: Jessie Clapp
There are two very different routes to a memorable night at Lolo: sit at the bar and clink glasses with a group of art school dropouts you’ll never see again, or a group dinner at a patio table surrounded by hot people on their third glass of chablis. Both paths lead directly to Lolo’s bottle shop around back, which has dozens of options in the $50 to $60 range. The selection spans from sparkling pinot gris made in some remote French village to orange wines aged in Catalonia—the staff is helpful, but don’t expect a ton of wine guidance. Most people just spring for their two-pack bottles bundle—it's a great value if you’re planning on getting a little rowdy.
The least exciting part of a night at Lolo will probably be the food. The menu of Italian-leaning, broadly European dishes is the stuff of many bistros across Hollywood. There is, of course, cacio e pepe and tuna tartare, as well as a plate of prawns charred in all the right places and doused in garlic and lemon. The juicy bar steak is a solid choice if you want to leave feeling full, without spending triple-digits on a small plate soirée. But that all feels sort of beside the point. You’re ultimately here to eavesdrop on Rachel Sennott and Kristen Stewart during a Wednesday night wine down.
Food Rundown
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Cacio e pepe
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Grilled Prawns
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Bar Steak
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