This is a darling little wine bar smack in the middle of urban metropolis. I love it. It compliments the energy in downtown: an air of old with the new showcasing boutique wines and off the beaten selection of beers & wines. There's so much growth in downtown and it's refreshing to stumble into a wine bar with a nostalgic feel surrounded by youth. The warm dates are a must along with a cheese plate. They have an excellent selection of global cheeses. Mignon (charming...) read more

This establishment is run by the same owners of Bacaro L.A. But if Bacaro is a college frat boy, then Mignon is that frat boy 10 years later in a polished suit and tie, looking suave, sexy and sophisticated. I love this wine bar for its intimate and trendy setting, very fitting in its downtown neighborhood. It is definitely a great place for a romantic date. (In fact, my bf and I stopped by here on our first date!) It's also a great stop on your night out on the town with a few friends. They offer great wine selections here at affordable prices, and the bartender is always patient and willing to give you recommendations without any sort of haughty or pretentious attitude. Just genuine friendly service with a smile. The decor is also very quirky and memorable, especially a wall of ties showing you the various steps of tying a tie. If you ever forget how, the reminder is right there on the wall. The hanger chandeliers are quite amusing too. . Come in the evenings around 9 or 10, just know that because the space is small, the barstools can fill up rather quickly. Cheers! read more

Paid a visit to Mignon last night for a girls' night happy hour and as many of the previous reviews said - this place is great. We loved the overall feel of Mignon - the decor, the background music, heck, even our pourer oozed a cool, French vibe. All of us have visited Paris before, and we all agreed that Mignon was quite successful at making us feel like we had been transported back to a small Parisian bistro. I arrived just as they opened (6pm). Service was a little slow to pick up - no one came to take my order while I sat at the table waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. However, once the rest of the party came, a server showed up promptly at our table and was super sweet and helpful. She also had a good knowledge base of the wines that they serve so that's always a big plus. The wines she recommended us were great. We took advantage of the happy hour deals and sampled both of their happy hour reds, shared their fromage and charcutierie plate (5 items for $16 - sweet!) and tried their ham cheese sandwich. The sandwich was simple - a toasted baguette with ham and brie - yet something about it was quite delightful. My guess would be the perfectly toasted baguette. But then again, anything with brie is quite delightful, no? We were pleased with all our selections; everything was tasty. And even if you were to order non-happy hour, the prices are still good. Be forewarned that there are only 2 small tables by the entrance, and one small outdoor table - the rest is bar seating. The place is very small - but I guess that's what makes up a large part of their Parisian charm. We got there early and got one of the indoor tables - so again, we were pleased. I guess the only downside to Mignon is the parking situation. There's no parking on 6th street - you'll see meters but it's all tow-away. If you get there early enough, you can find parking on Los Angeles street - meters are free after 6pm. Or, you can also try Main Street. There a several meters on Main (before 6th street) - just know that the meters run until 8pm. Then it's free thereafter. There is also parking on Main after 6th street - just don't know the details there. In summation, I think the place is a hidden gem in all the hustle and bustle that is DTLA. I'd definitely go back and spend another evening there. Thanks for a wonderful night Mignon! *Tip - it's located right next to Babycakes* :) read more

This place was just lacking something. The atmosphere was a bit blah. The servers were a little overeager to get me to order something. The feel of this place didn't give me that relaxed vibe I was looking for. It leaned a little too much to the uncomfortable feeling you get when you walk into a salon! haha. Seriously, the atmosphere combined with an okay selection of wine just won't have me coming back. I wished that the wine they had would really do it for me but it just didn't. I heard a few of my friend utter the same sentiment so I know I wasn't alone in that opinion. read more

Want to feel like you're in europe without leaving LA? Then head on over to Mignon. Menu musts are the decadent Blood Sausage and Odardi Savuto wine. Through the month of December 2010 all of their wines are a mere 5 dollars! The atmosphere is both moody and comfortable and the servers are friendly and knowledgeable regarding the wines they serve. As an added plus there is a cupcake shop next door! I felt like I was in a small wine bistro in Milan I will most definitely return soon. It may just be my new favorite bar in LA. Only downside is the interior is tiny and if you don't get there early you may be left standing. read more

A cute and intimate place to have some wine and some light French bites that I would visit often if I lived the area. I've had better charcuterie plates and better food elsewhere in Downtown LA, but not a bad place to have a glass of wine alone or with a couple friends. This place is really small with only bar seating and food prepared at the bar. Just recently coming back from San Sebastian, Spain tasting the best prosciutto in the world, it was hard for me to eat prosciutto anywhere else. Bestia makes a terrific charcuterie board and probably one of the best I've had. It's not a place to drive out of your way for, but a great neighborhood spot. read more

Great little Wine spot in DTLA. Happy Hour is from 6-8pm. $6 House Red/White wine and $1 off Beers. Their $6 happy hour French Ham and Brie Sandwich is a must have to go along with the wine. It goes hand in hand. The place gets packed around 7pm so be there early. It also gets kind of hot inside. read more

Tonight was opening night so they didn't have their full menu on yet but I thought was they did have was solid. Wines by the glass for around $10 as well as cheese and meat plates. So far only 1 beer (Fischer Blonde) but the server said more were on the way as well as a more extensive food menu. I'm looking forward to going back next week when they've really hit their stride. Oh! Check out their light fixtures, at second glance they're actually clothes hangers. The space Mignon is in is kind of small so probably not great for large groups. The bartender said a happy hour from 5pm-7pm is coming soon. read more

Not a bad place if you want to stop for some wine. Howveer, parking is always a hassle in DTLA. But if you're lucky, you will park in front of a meter, otherwise they have a parking lot across the street for about $4. They have good happyu hour deals and the cheeses are amazing. I really liked their food, however, if I am lookking forward to some wine and cheese, i definitely recommend Vino @ trios in ALhambra. That's the spot! read more

Mignon - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mignon transports me to a different place and it's unlike any other wine bar in Downtown. The ambiance is eclectic, soft and romantic which is delightfully contrasted by a bold, fruit-forward and funky wine list. I love walking in, occupying a stool, reaching for a compilation of short poems and forgetting all about the fact that tomorrow will be Monday. Enjoy! read more

Hidden gem in DTLA Authentic french wine bar, cozy atmosphere and a perfect place to grab a wine before or after dinner. Love their cheese plate, and wine selection. Personally don't recommend it for dinner but saw other couples eating dinner there.. All the good places are in DTLA! read more

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Continue to be a huge fan of this place, especially on Wednesday nights, when they have $12 wine flights (consisting of three generous glasses of the wines of the night). I've yet to find any place Downtown that is as affordable, quiet, and calm, with accessible street parking (especially if you tolerate semi-shadiness), good service, and quality food and drink. It's a go-to joint. read more

There are a ton of good date places in the greater LA area, but this one takes the cake in the best upscale, first-date restaurant. For starters, the place is more of a wine bar than it is a full restaurant. Sure, there are good tapas for you to order but you get the immediate sense the moment you walk in that you are here to have a glass of wine and maybe nibble on some food. But don't get me wrong - the food is amazing. I ordered the meat and cheese platters last time and the quality is top notch. But having recognized it as a wine bar, I spent most of my time drinking the wine and recall faintly what the food was like. Ha. The ambience and setting is definitely more on the intimate side. The tables are small patio-sized tables with mostly seating around the bar. If you are going on a date, I would recommend getting one of the tables since they are slightly separated from the main parts of the restaurant; Thus giving you a bit more privacy. The staff are extremely polite and most importantly do not repeatedly bug you throughout your meal. The restaurant is small enough so that you can raise up your hand at any point and they'll immediately see you. This is an extremely important point for me, since if you are on a first date, you want to spend most of your time trying to get to the know the person you are having dinner with and less on telling the waiter/waitress for the 10th time that the food is fine. Overall, date or no date, this is a great place to have a social meal. You probably won't get that full from it but you'll definitely enjoy the food, wine, ambience, and the general experience. read more

Beautiful setting, wonderful service, fresh ingredients, simple menu, and incredible food. I would definitely recommend this quaint and cozy French style tapas restaurant to anyone. read more

Mignon is not really your typical wine bar or small plates resaurant. It is generally run by two people which has its advantages and disadvantages. The primary advantage is that you are not just a number going through a process, but you should also consider that that there are not a hoard of bussers to do all the dirty work -- clean the dishes, take out trash or clear patron's plates. The wine is typically not something you will find at lots of other places. I would not come here to have a California Chardonnay. Most of the wines are European. The food is generally good. All the cheese and charcuturie is excellent. The salads are typically some of my favorites. The sandwich is a quite a good deal, especially during happy hour. I would also recommend the mac and cheese and the baked eggs. Management should consider some minor renovations. The bar stools are hit and miss. The walls could use some alternate artwork, perhaps a little sprucing up of some fixtures would be worthwhile as well. Without doubt, a few small improvements would immediately be seen in the bottom line, because I know people that avoid coming here over something as small as replacing one $200 bar stool (assuming one is bought that will last). Management should also consider changing up the menu a bit from time to time. Having come here for 3 years without only a little change, it could be a good move. One or two more wine choices by the glass on the busier nights would be welcome as well. read more

It's been awhile since I've visited DTLA so I was super excited to go there last night to meet up with friends I haven't seen in a long time too. My friend suggested Mignon for great cheeses and wine. The decor is very minimalistic. Hangers for chandeliers and how-to-tie-a-tie visual aids on the wall. The place is small. So I wouldn't recommend going if there are 4 or more in your group. There's no tables to sit. Seating is around the "U" shape bar. We ordered the 5 assortment of cheeses and mac n cheese. I can't remember all the names of the cheeses that were selected for us but my favorite was a sheep cheese. I think wine was half off (ones that had an asterisk) next ld to the name. I definitely would take my out of town friends here for a mellow night out for wine and cheeses. read more

Cool little hole in the wall (literally) that you will easily miss, if you happen to be looking for a huge sign. To assist you on your search to find it while driving up and down 6th, it's sandwiched between Cole's and Babycakes... But anyway, split some mac and cheese, mixed nuts/olives, and prosciutto and butter sandwich with a friend. All three were tasty and satisfying, especially priced at $5 each during happy hour. And they also have a great blonde ale (who's name I currently forgot) we'd never had before, which has gone on my top blonde ale's list. In addition to the food, server was cool and attentive and they had a nice soundtrack as background music, which is always a plus for me. As a few others stated, not the best place to roll through with a big group of friends, but was definitely a perfect spot to catch up with a friend and max out after a day of work, over some small bites and a glass of wine or a beer. It's location also makes it easy for you to decide to be a glutton and hit Coles, a glutton-free and hit babycakes, a drunk and hit the Association or Las Perlas, or even a clean freak and give yourself a self-serve bath at Pussy and Pooch. read more

From the owners of Bacaro LA (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bacaro-l-a-los-angeles), comes Mignon. The decor is mix between new and old world. The little personal touches around the place is a feast for the artsy eye. Take note of the chandeliers, all made of coat hangers. The walls have 3-D ties coming out from the walls (trust me, it's cool), and whimsical drawings are posted around for sale, if one happens to catch your fancy. And yes, it is quite "mignon". There cannot be more then 15 chairs (bolted to the tables) tops. So, if you do plan on coming here with a big party, call ahead. That being said, do grab a few closest to your heart, sit on down and enjoy sampling the reds, whites, and sparklies they have to offer. Coming here on a Sunday evening, it wasn't super busy (lucky for me), but I can see how the place can quickly get packed on a weekend-- so arrange carefully. I didn't have any of the foods here, but I hear the blood sausage is quite delectable. I also spotted some big honking baguettes laying around, just dying to be cut, buttered up and devoured. but hey, that's just me. food just talks to me. literally. I only had the Odardi Savuto, which I highly recommend. I first came upon this wine at Wally's tent sale. It absolutely does not disappoint! All my friends that showed up afterwards, were all ooh's and aah's when they entered this fantasy land, and laughing hysterically on the way out (and after a couple, or 4 glasses of wine). Since it's literally located right next to Coles, you can go on a grab their famous french dip if that's what you're jonesing for at the moment. There's a 7 dollar lot on 6th street, so you can park there. Ladies, this is literally right next to skidrow, though it's quite safe up until there. Don't go past it (like i did), you've gone too far if you have-- just look for Coles, and pop right next door, and you're there. I cannot wait to come back here! Not sure when it'll last, but it's 5 dollars pours right now! Good wine, good friends, fantastic owner, this might just become my main péché mignon. Till them my darling yelpies, bisous! read more

Wine, cheese and meat are bomb. Server was good at first until her 3rd glass of wine. She seemed pretty moody and irritable towards the end of the night. My opinion? If servers decide to get lit? They better be able to hang. Cos we wanted good service and a good time. Seems like she wasn't. It's all coo tho. We good. So 3 stars for that. read more

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I was here with a group of 8 for the Saturday night happy hour and it was totally fine. It is a cute intimate little wine bar, but you can easily stand around the bar in a little group and chat. Everything that is on happy hour special has an asterisk by it on the menu. The wines are $5 and the food is too. I had the dry red wine on happy hour special. I guess my only complaint is that I wish they offered more reds on happy hour, but they do have a pretty extensive list if you are willing to pay full price. In our group we had 3 full cheese plates, so I got to sample every one of their cheeses. All are very great! The mac and cheese is totally bomb, I highly recommend going with that since most of us agreed it must have crack in it. The goat cheese crostini with grilled radicchio is also very good. I would come back, the guys behind the bar are really awesome and helpful and friendly. What a cool place. Two thumbs up! read more

Very very very cute. I felt like I was in Amelie in here! It's just so French and quaint! If I lived in downtown I'd come here often but since I live in Silver Lake, there's plenty of closer wine bars than Mignon. That being said, the wines were great and so was the food. We loved the baked egg and the steak. Both completely decadent, indulgent, and delicious! The only thing that lacked was descriptions of the wines. I am one of those people that really likes to be educated about the wine I am drinking, especially when I am in a wine bar, and I didn't get any of that at all. The atmosphere is quiet. Really quiet. It's more like a place to think or have an intimate conversation that a bar like atmosphere. I did go on a Sunday night though, so perhaps a weekend night is more lively. Other than that though, really no complaints. Plan to come back! read more

I have found my new favorite neighborhood wine bar. Delicious wines. Fabulous cheeses. No plasma TVs with the game on.... So glad there is a serious wine bar in my neighborhood! read more

This place is way over priced. They use small size wine glasses and only pour half full. For a price of $10 a glass, I expect more. The foods are mediocre and super small portions, and priced at around $10 per plate. Cheese are small slices, at $15 for 3 cheese, they should give more. Sandwiches are small. Basically, everything is in small portions and way over priced. Happy hour price is good for small plates, but only a few plates are at $5. Wines are only $2 off. Don't think I would pay $8 for a half pour of wine in a small glass. I don't understand how people are willing to pay so much for so little. At Mignon's price, I'd rather go to Cork Bar... they pour you a full big glass of wine and the foods are way better. This is the only wine bar in my neighborhood and I don't think I will visit it again. I miss Must Wine. read more

I first went to Mignon a few months after it opened and was completely charmed. This place is small but it's a wine bar after all; not a restaurant. I thought everything served was delicious and the wine selections excellent. Reading through some of the reviews I am struck by how little some of the patrons understand the food they are ordering. Escargot is slightly chewy, bruschetta of all sorts is oily, prosciutto with anything is salty and wine bar portions are smaller. I think this place is a real gem which offers some great French classics and excellent wine pairings. read more

Tiny little hidden wine bar.. doesn't have a huge flashy sign so it can be hard to miss if you don't know what you're looking for..(fyi - it's next to the Varnish). I've been here twice so far and found both times to be OK~ The wine selction is nice but not as extensive as other places I've been to. The Cheese are all fairly good with a decent portion. I believe it's 3 for $12. We asked our server what she thought was best and she was very knowledgable and gave good recommendations. The chactuccerie options were good.. but honestly nothing was very memorable :\ I remembered we got the Speck, Salami, and the sausage (sorry for my lack of memory on what the actual names were).. I think the Speck was the best though. The ambience is nice, cozy, and good for catchup with a friend. It's not very spacious so wouldn't recommend this if you have a party of 4 or more. The seating is mainly only at the bar, or two small tables that seat 3-4 (tightly). I got a cute table right next to the window for 2 and it was just right. The service can be a bit slow though if you're not right at the bar because you're no longer at eye level.. but I didn't mind it too much. Oh and they don't give you plates. Not sure if it's just because they forgot or what...? read more

Quiet, subtle wine bar tucked in-between DTLA institution Cole's and an almost ever changing next door space, Mignon is a special Parisienne style wine place. Boasting a wide array of mainly reds, the rosés and bubbly are well curated as well. The cheese selections are as equally well thought out as the wines. Would be a great date place - very romantic. read more

Mignon was exactly what I wanted last night--a relaxing wine bar with an adventurous list and a sommelier/owner who was attentive and friendly to both wine neophytes and experts alike. It's a few doors away from Cole's with only one bar and stools gathered around it. Santos is the owner and I was impressed with his knowledge of wine (he knew the names of Croatian grapes and had many bottles of wine purchased straight from wineries and not available at stores) as well as his willingness to suggest a wine for a couple of patrons who had no clue without disdain. He used to work at Silver Lake Wine and A.O.C. and it shows! I drink white wine, and really liked my chenin blanc from Jasnieres. My friend, who's in the wine/restaurant industry, was more adventurous and had a glass of Croatian wine and a few from Le Metzel (I'm not so sure about this name). If you go, I recommend the last wine--it has a beautiful smoky, meaty quality. Which even as a vegetarian, I loved. It was complex but extremely drinkable. We had a few cheeses, they take pride in their artisanal cheeses. Mignon is extremely well thought out and the execution is fantastic. This is a great place for those who love wine without the attitude and a place to just relax with your friends and know that every wine will be on the list for a great reason. For those trying to impress a date, Mignon would be a great second date place. You'll come across as cultured but not snobby and on the pulse of all things new and great. Hell, try it at the end of the third date. read more

I found out about this place from my parish priest. His priest friend knows the owner of this place, so he recommended the we go. This place is very small, cozy and intimate. Dim lighting and soft which makes the place romantic. I fell in love with the frogs legs and ham and brie sandwich. The frog legs were sort of cooked like chicken adobo. Chicken adobo is a Filipino dish that uses a lot of garlic, soy sauce and vinegar. The frog legs had a similar resemblance of taste. The ham and Brie sandwich is my favorite! I enjoy the salty butter bread with the mild Brie. They include the rind on the Brie because that's how the Parisians eat Brie which is divine. All of these were washed down with some Rioja wine. read more

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The good: Very intimate feel, tasty food, reasonable prices. The bad: Oddly tentative service staff. Pleasant but not entirely fully trained or up to speed. The meh: Limited menu and out of the one main entree We wanted kind of a low-key romantic-ish meal out over the Memorial Day weekend and decided to check out Mignon. It's a very intimate space, dimly lit with a comfortable New York/Paris vibe. We managed to snag one of the small rounds just inside the door which offered the best of both worlds - intimacy with a view on the world. It's a prix fixe, 3-course menu which presumably change daily along with a small but interesting selection of small plates. We brought our own wine and there was initially some confusion about whether that was allowed and what the potential corkage fee would be. Once that was settled our server informed us they were out of the main entree for the prix fixe. For some reason this really annoyed me. Not that the entree was all that - I think it was some kind of braised pork - but it was 6:45 in the evening, which, if you open at 6, is the very beginning of your dinner service. Bad planning folks. So we forged ahead with the small plates menu, which turned out to be a good choice. The ham and brie sandwich was excellent! As were the bacon wrapped dates and the charcuterie and cheese board. But again, there was an odd twist to the service. You can select 1, 3 or 5 items from the meat/cheese selection. I asked if we could do a 5 choice mix of meet and cheese. Sure, but when you order 5 it's the chef's choice for what you get. Why? There were more than 5 total selections available. I believe it came down to inventory and they were probably out of one or more of the selections. Didn't really matter but it's just kind of odd. The meats and cheeses we received were excellent by the way! All in all we enjoyed the meal a lot. The total, including the $20 corkage, was just over $60 so it also felt like a really good value. I'd definitely come back but it didn't wow me so much that it will become a regular spot. read more

This is really one of the best places in downtown L.A. Great place to go during happy hour, also great selection of wines. Food is also great. Always recommending this place to friends. read more

Fabulous find trying to find the Association Bar. The decor really stood out for my friend and I and we just had to pop in. We had the Brie sandwich which was so delicous and perfectly made. The waitress also recommended a wine pairing that tasted great with the sandwich. Wish we could have stayed and tried more! read more

Quaint and delicious. Tucked away on 6th street just shy of Main, herein lies a low key wine dive. They have a polished selection of wines, cheese, olives etc. Prices range from approx. $9/glass and up. The staff is very knowledgeable and can assist in swaying you towards something new or taking a spin on ye' old faithful type of wine. The decor is what I would deem as: eco chic. The chandeliers are made out of wooden hangers, which have been spray painted black and arranged to resemble spider like ornaments. Do yourself a favor and try the marinated olives :) read more

Get the $5 ham and brie special from 6-8pm during happy hour. I don't even like brie and I scarfed this down. Going back again for the Price Fix menu, which looks reasonable for an intimate, hipster/ posh kind place. I'm not from LA, so that last line may be way off! ;o) If my next meal is excellent, I'm bumping this up to 5 stars. read more

This is one of those incredible tiny hideouts in downtown LA that transports you to another time. I love Mignon. The atmosphere is perfect to have a nice quiet conversation, the servers are helpful and let you taste before you commit. The marscapone and honey dessert with Muscatto dessert wine is totally amazing. I am kind of anti sweet wines, but ordered this at the suggestion of the server and it completely blew me away. The marscapone evened out the sweetness of the wine and made it almost buttery; it's such a treat! Don't miss Mignon if you're downtown and looking for a quiet, secret hideaway from the rowdy crowds. read more

came here for our 6th wedding anniversary because mignon has been our favorite romantic spot for longer than we've been married. we got the cozy spot on the wicker chairs tucked behind the door. we loved that we could enjoy food from mignon and the french restaurant next door. we had the mushrooms, olives, tuna tartare, brie sandwich, cheese board (the camembert omg), and chocolate lava cake. everything was as amazing as i remembered mignon being. the sandwich is divine simplicity. our waiter read our minds and brought us complimentary sherry that we were about to order and also put a bistro rose on our table. it's been a crazy year, so having this night be as perfect as it was meant so much. read more

Wanted to try a new wine bar and was Pleasantly surprised by this place! Nice selection of wine! Mac n cheese was okay, their food is pretty good. The Happy hour doesn't have great selections though--- its the mediocre wines that are $5/glass. A good glass of wine will cost you $10-14/glass. Love the layout of the place, I copied the idea of the wine racks! kitchen is right in the middle so you see everything going on. It's small, maybe 600 sq ft but they make great use of the space.. Would come again, but with how much wine I drink in a sitting, EASILY racked up a $200 bill with 3-4 small tapa style plates of food. read more

Went here on Friday night with my husband and 2 of our friends. The place was tiny and already full, so when we walked in I asked the waitress if there was space anywhere she gave a very dismissive "no." I asked her if we should wait outside and she said "do what you want." I was a bit taken aback by this but still wanted to give it a chance. I noticed there was an empty table on the patio with 2 chairs, so I went back in and asked the other waitress if there were extra chairs somewhere that we could bring outside. She said "no, sorry." Hoping that she would be a little more friendly and have a waiting list or something where I could put my name down, I asked her if we should just wait outside, she ALSO snidely said "do what you want" and walked away. It's like they were trained to be RUDE. I understand that it's a busy Friday night, but I've never been to a place that's so dismissive of potential customers. The waitresses seemed extremely condescending and stuck up. We ended up going to The Black Sheep next door where they were way more friendly and accommodating. read more

Thanks again to Ellsworth A. for putting me onto this spot. Really laid back, warm and inviting place to really sit down, taste and enjoy some good wine, cheese and conversation. Mignon is about old school wine -- wine that provides a sensational experience without the over-the-top, exaggeration of the new world wines. Old school wines lend themselves better to food pairings, and have a better chance in creating hard-to-describe, complex flavor experiences. Really good wine to me tastes alive, and often makes me feel like I just eat some really good mushrooms. I'm very much a novice when it comes to wine and seeking out good wine, but Mignon seems like a great place to enjoy and learn more about yourself and what good wine means and tastes to you. Went in a group of 3 and we shared a bottle of the 2008 Pascal Janvier Jasnières ($35; Chenin Blanc - http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1049415#moreinfo), and 2 wedges of the Selles-sur-Cher (a goat cheese from the same Loire region as the wine - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selles-sur-Cher_(cheese)) and Pecorino Foglie di Noce (a sheep cheese from Tuscany/Italy - http://www.artisanalcheese.com/prodinfo.asp?number=10637). All cheeses are $5 and come with an array of nuts, dates and sliced baguette. $50 before tip for 3 people, a good bottle of wine, 2 generous wedges of artisan cheese and a nice, relaxing time out on the town. read more

Oh, Mignon. Where do I begin? This is a tough review to write. There are definitely some great pros to this place but plenty of cons as well... AMBIANCE: 3 STARS The bar is very small but very warm and friendly. The decor is simple yet sophisticated and romantic. WINE: 4 STARS The wine was very good. We had the Rioja and Nebbiolo and both were fantastic! They had a special going on for $5 mimosas made with fresh OJ! They looked delicious! FOOD: 2 STARS Sadly, the food was hit or miss. We had two tartines and the goat cheese crostini. We really enjoyed the croque monsieur but the brie mon sire was only ok. The goat cheese crostini was pretty good as well but not anything particularly special. STAFF: 3 STARS The bartenders were both very nice and friendly. No complaints. AREA: NEGATIVE STARS This is where the review goes south. The area is really bad. There were so many bums I was afraid to leave my car on the surrounding streets and walk to the bar. It is downtown LA so you may somewhat expect this but with so many places in the city it's hard to want to come back to such a bad area. Overall it's a shame this bar is in such a bad neighborhood. I feel like it would do so much better in one of the beach cities. With plenty of other places to go to in better areas, I doubt I'll be back. read more

Went here last night... along with everyone else that bought the Groupon and were trying to use it before it expired! The place is small, "cozy" you might say, and you could tell they weren't use to such a high volume of customers, BUT even though they seemed to be overwhelmed they maintained a friendly and welcoming demeanor and it was greatly appreciated. Lots of wine to choose from! Some don't exactly say what type they are on the menu (not in English anyway) but ask one of the gals behind the counter and she will make a recommendation, even let you try a sample. The food selection is awesome! I have a deep love for goat cheese, but I also wanted meat... and the goat cheese crostini helped me get both. It is bread, with a good coat of goat cheese with bresoala drizzled with a little olive oil and topped with a crackling of ground pepper... yum! My friend thoroughly enjoyed her olives+nuts. We tried the Vermont Oma... never had it before. It is quite the strong cheese. Not my favorite, but worth trying I guess. Very "fragrant" as my friend put it. haha. I noticed the asparagus while I was there. It looked delicious. I love asparagus and considered ordering it, but it wasn't the biggest serving. I would skip this just because I don't think it would be worth what they charge. Highly recommend this place when you want a nice relaxing night. Order some wine, order some food, and enjoy conversation with friends and fellow patrons. read more