I have to say I was a little bit shocked and surprised on how small this place is. It really doesn't hold more than 20 seats but I would say it was full the whole time and night when I went here on a Saturday. I had a really great time with drinking and trying different wines that they were offering at that time. I found out that many of the wines get changed out quickly and very often so they can have variety. I think that is pretty cool and pretty trendy. But I can see how that can also work against a business. What if people like a certain wine and it's not on the menu anymore? The wines that I selected were all red wines. They are my favorite to drink and I love the flavor mainly of red wine. A selection of 12 different red wines to choose from and 7 that you can buy per glass. They even have one bottle that is as much as $100.00 and as low as $32.00. The seats are wooden stools and they are mounted onto the floor. So no way of switching or adding more in. There is no kitchen so they work with very little but the mac and cheese that we ordered was pretty good. It wasn't amazing but it was decent so I would probably go and order this again. Don't be afraid to ask for samples if you don't have an idea of what you really want. :) FYI: This place the sigh is really dimly lit so it might be hard to find so just look really carefully at different businesses. :) read more

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Mignon (meen yon) in French means cute, darling which describes this little boite to a tee. The interior is largely a U shaped bar that has all the equipment to act as a tiny kitchen as well as handling all the drinks. There are probably enough chairs around the bar for about 16 people with no room for tables. The interior is dark with walls painted a dark, vivid royal blue. Coat hanger chandeliers hold an old fashioned Edison light bulb giving off a wan, xanthic glow. Candles & overhead high intensity lights complement the illumination. The inside accoutrements seem something from a thrift store chosen by a person with a certain flair for shabby chic. We were doing a bar crawl so after the nosh at Cole's I opted for a dessert wine, Moscadello di Montalcino, Caprili, Italia, which is a late harvest Moscato varietal from Toscano. This late harvest is sweet, smooth, slightly viscous with sweet scent of tropical fruit, honey suckle, and honey-like sweetness. Nice mellow dessert wine to drink on its own, or perhaps with "Mahón cheese which is a soft to hard white cheese made from cow's milk. Mahón is considered one of the most versatile cheese of Spanish gastronomy." A friend ordered the Prix fixe (pree feeks) for $25 which includes: a small plate or two charcuterie (cured meat), a Viande (meat), Fromage (cheese) or Dessert. 1) The mushroom soup was more like a potage, thickened with a bit of roux? smelling of button mushrooms, drizzled with a bit of virgin olive oil to add even more unctuousness albeit with healthy omega 3 oils. 2) Hanger Steak seemed slightly aged so the meat was softer, but also with a nice chaw & beefy flavour. It was a bit less than medium and finished with Beurre Maitre d'Hotel which is butter infused with such things as finely chopped parsley, lemon juice. Weiser new potatoes were probably baked with a brushing of vegetable oil to add a sheen. 3) Cheese plate of Mahon and a semi hard cheese infused with black truffle oil which were accompanied with honey, dried black figs, nuts, smears of preserved fruits. Another "wine" that went with the Mahon (mah own) cheese was Pineau des Charente, Chateau de Beaulon, France. This drink is a combination of grape must or juice & eau de vie which is a precursor to Cognac. It is extremely sweet and higher in alcohol (16%-21%) than wine (8%-14%). To me there is a ripe pineapple, grape fruit zest scent & flavour. A glass of Pineau des Charentes (pee noh deh sha rant) had to be shared by the 3 of us which shows how cloying this cognac style drink can be. Mignon is a civilized place where the background music is discreet, mellow, relaxing, and the volume is low. Nice place to unwind after a frazzled day, or going for a light meal with friends or solo. Unrushed, unhurried, spinning on its own orbit, Mignon is a nice respite from the loud, cacophonous, obnoxious new restaurants popping up like weeds where irksome noise is the mode de jour. read more

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We had some time to kill after dinner at Wurstkuche, so BF searched to see if there were any wine bars near by for me to get my drink on. Score! Mignon was not far from us at all. The bar is actually a bit below street level, so I think it would be easy to miss, lucky for me I have killer vision when it comes to finding wine :) We were able to park directly across the street from the bar, which is metered, but just as we were about to pay, some man yelled at us from across the street and said it's free after 7PM. Thanks, sir! This place is tiny, dark, and super cute. The music was French and reminded me of the Hotel Costes albums, which I love. The bar is rectangular shaped and only seats 12. There are two small tables in the front that seat two. Between 6 and 8 PM it is Happy Hour and selected wines are only $5 a glass, and the beer is $1 off. I ordered a glass of the 2010 Inama Vin Soave which I really enjoyed, it was slightly sweet and very smooth. BF found a beer that he was happy with. We had a great time hanging out here. I also liked watching the cook prepare all of the food, many cheese platters, paninis, and salads. The food sounded, smelled, and looked great. Too bad we were too full to try something. When I am in LA I will definitely come here again and get something to eat. I really liked this place and wish it was closer to home! Warning though, this place is literally steps away from Skid Row, so be careful where you park! read more

Mignon - 2010 Inama Vin Soave - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place. A small hole in the wall. Could pass by it easily. Loved the romantic/dark/intimate vibe. Reminds you of a restaurant in New York. Bar seating around the small kitchen where great food appears from. There are two small round tables near the door. Good wine list and enjoyed a glass of red. They have happy hour from 6-8pm!! Love recommendation: **Ham & Brie sandwich so simple but rich in flavor. One of the best simple sandwiches I had the crunchy baguette helped a lot with the softest Brie+ham combo *Baked Eggs- in leek, cream, black pepper and butter. They give 4 pieces of butter spread baguette slices which has so much rich flavor I got full eating two slices. An addicting rich butter egg dip I want to call it. Pâté de campagne - love. It's an acquiring taste of you never tried it but I love it. Served it with some mustard and olives to go alongside and their tasty perfect baguette slices. Market salad- l love any kind of vinaigrette dressing especially on my salads. Spring mixed with pistachio and oranges really complemented everything we ordered as this freshened up our palette from all the richness. Tastes great a bit pricy for the portion. Main: Beef Tenderloin(special new menu) which my partner ordered. By this time all the other food cake out so we were very full. The steak was perfect medium pink center. The outside had a slight caramelization crust which really made the dish so great. Perfectly cooked fingerling potatoes and carrots. read more

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Over the years, I have been to Mignon a bazillion times, and I feel like it gets better each time I go. The restaurant itself is tucked away on a less populated corner of Los Angeles and Sixth (you can park on Los Angeles for free after 6(!) at the risk of encountering overly affable bums). Just a few doors down from the ever popular Cole's, Mignon is a league of its own. It is quaint, dark, and intimate- everything that you would imagine a wine bar to be. They have available seating outside which is really nice during the summer. The best part about Mignon? They have a running happy hour that is applicable every single day of the week which lasts until 8. Geez. Favorites during happy hour ($5 buckeroos a piece!): -French ham and brie sandwich: it is about a 6 inch baguette sandwich cut in half with this insane brie and melt-in-your-mouth ham. The bread is insanely good- buttery with the right amount of crunch. If you don't order anything else, order this. It is so good. -Oeufs en cocotte: these are eggs, baked with leeks in a cream sauce...and divine. This dish is so good. You scoop the eggs onto tiny slices of baguettes and each bite is crazy good. Their charcuterie platter is also a really good deal- $12 for 3. I really love the speck which is a spicy proscuitto. Not versed in cured meats? The waitresses are helpful with choosing ones that are palatable with what you are comfortable with. They're also super helpful when it comes to choosing cheese too. Mignon is everything you would imagine a wine bar to be, but the part is that it is not intimidating. Come. Hurry. read more

Mignon - baked eggs, ham + brie sandwich, and mac & cheese - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's sad covid hit cause they are only open late. I love the wine and sparkling selection. The owners are very helpful and knowledgeable on the products. I hope covid doesn't have this establishment cause I really liked them the couple times I've been there. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in LA. Perfect for a date night. Great vibes. High quality, delicious food that is quite affordable at happy hour. Highly recommend the oysters, French ham and Brie sandwich, charcuterie boards, and pasta- though I honestly haven't had a bad dish. Staff are lovely! read more

A quaint little hole in the wall, very dimly lit and automatically the most romantic scene -- candles, fresh flowers in vases. A small tapas bar encasing the servers inside the rectangle, adorned with countless variety of imported wine bottles ready to crack open. The server who I assume to be the owner served me and, to my delight, gave me a generous amount of rosé to start while my friend got a deep red. It took us a while to order on the menu, a lot of it being in French. I asked the owner what the best dish is and of course she suggested without hesitance -- foie gras. I ended up getting the fish plate, which consisted of a cutting board with a few small slices of lox topped with capers and a slice of white-meat fish with the skin, as well as heavy cream, some dijon-mustard kind of sauce, little pickles, a sliver of aged cheese, small toasted baguette slices and olive oil on the side. I asked for balsamic - a must. It was a delicious combo that was fulfilling and satisfying plus the flavor mixture and textures were perfectly balanced. My friend got the best grilled cheese she ever got. It was no ordinary grilled cheese, the cheese being a super-aged import. It looked so good the guy next to her eyed it and ordered it even when he wasn't hungry. I loved the ambience the most, sooo romantic. Customer service was... what you get in Europe. Eh. I had a bug in my wine, which got in there after she poured it and she explained it was because my wine glass is next to the flower and it attracts fruit flies - totally has merit. She hesitated before realizing I wanted another glass, almost suggesting I just deal with it. I stared at her and even contemplated dropping it just to drop it but she gave in to pouring me a brand new glass (wasted rosé, I know) so I was glad. The two ladies serving didn't give people much of a care while pouring and sipping wine themselves and chatting away. Price: $$ about $12 for my fish plate and $8 for my rosé. A delicate, serene experience - ambience for me is 60%. Food was A1. Hence 5 stars, I'd come back to enjoy the other delicacies, especially the foie gras read more

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One of my favorite date night places! I've been here for Valentine's Day, and 2 regular occasions. The funny thing is I stepped in here on accident. I was originally trying to fund the pasta place "the cento bar" but it turns out this is only open in the day time. At night or later on the evening it turns into a classy wine bar. The place is very intimate and makes you feel very relaxed. I've ordered the ham and cheese sandwich and I've had their cheese plates. If toe feeling hungry I recommend their cheese plates. However, if you're ready to get really full I recommend their sandwich. Their wines always vary but they never disappoint. It's a shame I can't visit them during this time. BUT they are sing wines for a very very cheap price as well as their food. So if you've never been because you're not sure what type of food you're getting I'd highly suggest giving it a try now very cheap deals and very high quality food. Can't wait to be back in this ambiance. read more

Mignon has a special place in my heart as the first wine bar I went to when I moved to LA! Eight years later I am still coming back. The cheese and wine selection is always delightful. The intimate setting and team make your experience really personal and unique. Glad to have Mignon in the neighborhood! read more

A hidden gem in downtown Los Angeles. Amazing selections of wine and the food is always on point. Would definitely recommend!

Loved this place! Such a great cozy and intimate vibe. This is a great spot for wine and apps! read more

Mignon - Uni pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really welcoming environment with affordable prices when it comes to good quality wine. They have really good food too! The European styled sandwiches are warm and buttered to perfection. Everything is sanitary too, especially with the pandemic going on but these guys make it work by immediately cleaning open spaces that customers leave behind. Erick and Doug are awesome workers too and don't even mind staying open late either which was great since my fiancé liked the place too. The house music playing is mellowing and keeps a chill vibe around the area. Definitely coming back for their happy hour specials too! read more

Mignon - Some of the best cabernet wine that I've had since coming from Napa Valley. - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mignon is my favorite wine bar in LA. It personifies what a wine bar should be--a romantic and cozy vibe with a wide variety of wine and esquisite charcuterie board, happy hour oysters, with a unique selection of other meal items like pasta and steak. The artsy vibe is great place for a date, or chill enough to read a book and write. Mostly ecclectic and jazzy tunes that accentuates the place further, and on Saturdays they sometimes have a dj playing cool tunes read more

A small, quaint wine bar. Went with a friend after work and enjoyed their happy hour whites and red. I liked the white, not so much the red. It was too full bodied for my personal taste. Also shared a brie and ham sandwich, pate, and crudite. Was pretty full afteward the crudite was delish and although it was not on HH menu we gave it a try. read more

It can't get any classier than this. Pasta bar Cento during the day that transitions into a wine bar Mignon at night. And whatever time it may be that you visit, it'll paint your sky with character and elegance. The seatings are limited which in other words mean that it's intimate and constricted, which is to be expected since it's a wine bar and not a sit-down restaurant. Their menu is broad to finger foods and especially specializes in charcuterie boards. Based off your choice, your board will be assembled with different cured meats and cheeses. Their selection of cheeses with the tartness from jam gave an exceptional flavor paired perfectly with the toasted baguette. And for more dipping preference, we ordered the baked eggs which took me to an unfamiliar place in my mouth. Another item that surprisingly took me by shock were the baked olives, still steaming when bitten into. Both a foreign nature I would like to re-visit. read more

Mignon - Baked eggs, charcuterie board, baked olives - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mignon is an authentic french wine bar. I am french and it's the first time I feel home eating at a french restaurant. It's small and intimate, it's not pretentious and the food and wine are amazing. We had the Ham and Brie sandwich, the baked egg, the pate and the fig and brie sandwich. We wish we had more appetite cause we wanted to try everything on the menu but I intend to come back sooner than later. that's how good it is. The people working there are so friendly and nice. Lucie our waitress was absolutely lovely. I highly recommend this place and it's officially my favorite french restaurant/bar in Los Angeles. read more

Mignon turned out to be as disastrous as an experience one could have imagined. I was looking forward to this place, but the customer service we received by the French waitress was lack-luster... It all started with a few questions. I asked her if she could offer some suggestions; her response was basically to go fu*ck myself with an attitude of complete je m'enfoutisme. Then followed the snarkiness, coupled with her air of complete disdain proudly etched on her face; nothing mignon about this. Since I'm also French, I thought that striking a casual conversation with her in French would loosen her up a bit; a misguided attempt on my part to diffuse the tension as evidenced by her intermittent eye rolls and contrived smile. Vraiment?? As for the prices, I would have been better off going to whole food where the cheese and wine selection is far more expansive. This place is highly overrated by Americans, considering this isn't haute-gastronomy. They served aperitifs (nothing to get excited over), an unimpressive list of wines, cheese and charcuterie assortments; again, Whole Food's selection is far more expansive. The place is also adjacent to Skid Row where roaches are part of the scenery, but they have the nerve to act snooty, oh the irony. Mignon should be renamed Mise-en-scène where the theatrics, lighting, attitude are elaborately put together to create the ultimate pompous venue. read more

Lucy & Ally or Allysa thank you for being amazing!!! You always great me with great food and wine the experience is phenomenal! I love coming here my all time favorite Wine bar!! read more

This place would get 3.5 stars overall. However, Cathleen (a very rude waitress) took away the other stars. She is a very catty and snooty woman. Her toon got a little better when I asked for her name. They need to really hire nicer staff. The food was alright. I asked for the eggs to be runny in the middle and they were hard boiled. The steak was decent. The seating is challenging for a double date, as it's all bar seating. The place is tiny. There are better places. read more

I think the most delish part was the bread. Good ol warm toasted bread. The cheese plate was alright, though the cheese could use a thicker cut (we'll all be merrier). Decent wine selection and good nibble menu. Though wasn't a fan of the red selections.. Seems legit and cozy. Cute. Dark. Intimate. You know the drill. Bring your date. Also maybe let him pay. read more

Mignon - Cheese plate - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Perfect spot to get a glass of wine and some dishes to share! My favorite is the ham and brie cheese sandwich. The first time I had it I craved it everyday and ended up eating it 3 times in 1 week! Their food definitely reminded me of my trip to Paris. The food was nostalgic and tasted authentic! The baguette was awesome, a little heavy on butter, but who hates butter??? read more

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Absolutely adore this space. It's dark, sultry, jazzy feeling. The small plates are delicious and the wine list is always fantastic. It has a very communal style seating and is often busy, yet I've always been assisted very quickly. The servers have great recommendations, know their wine, and carry a very good vibe about them. Always an indulgent experience here! Yum. read more

Great spot for a date night. Limited signal inside so don't bother taking your phone. Enjoy the ambiance and the coziness of the place. Small plates are great and servers are great. read more

Great little wine bar for drinks and small bites! I would recommend for before or after dinner wine/drinks

Been here twice! One pro is the ample parking nearby, downtown can get quite stressful when it comes to that. It's a cute little wine bar, perfect for small gatherings. The ambience is very romantic, dim lighting, and good wine. I came in a group of 4, and we luckily scored a table (it's mostly barstool seating), we got a bottle of the tempranillo, dessert, grilled cheese, hangar steak. Everything tasted great, but nothing stood out to be honest. It's a great first date spot, and also ideal for a GNO. I'll be back! read more

Such a cute and quaint wine bar. It reminded me of being in France. Interesting choice of seating arrangements definitely hard to bring big parties. Maybe limit parties to 4. Overall it is a cute place to have tapas and wine with your date or friend. Service was Superb! Loved the two ladies who were there this week. They were very helpful at choosing wine and the food. Their hangar steak and mashed potatoes were amazing.... also we had the charcuterie board which you can choose either more meats or more cheese. Overall the selection of cheeses were pretty good maybe I would of liked to have Brie. The baguette was so fresh and warm. The olives and grilled ham & cheese sandwich were so good. The food, ambiance, wine, and music was all perfect we had such a great time and really enjoyed this cute place. Hope to be back soon for a date! read more

I had a big lunch and was looking for something on the lighter side for dinner on a Sunday evening. Mignon was perfect!! They have smaller French plates, sandwiches, cheese and meat platters, etc. We ordered the escargot, warm dates, and a meat platter. I was skeptical of ordering the dates at first, but was blown away after one bite! Never tasted anything like it, I highly recommend it!! The escargot was good too, but there was nothing special about it. I wish they had a meat and cheese combo platter because I was craving some cheese once I had my hands on the meats. I'll try the cheese platter next time :) Great food, friendly service, cozy seating. The counter seating is perfect for dates or catch up sessions with friends. It's definitely worth a try if you're in the DTLA area!! read more

Came for drinks and apps, and would come again. They had a good selection of wines (no cocktails), with some tasty appetizers. It's French and a nice complement to L'APPART (French restaurant next door). The pate (pictured) was tasty, but the bread was a bit disappointing. read more

Mignon - Paté with baguette and red wine - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mignon mignon, stole my heart. So glad I found this lovely little spot on the corner of 6 and Los Angeles. The atmosphere is so romantic and friendly, they don't have a kitchen, hostesses prepare the dishes in the center. Lily and Alison were amazing! It's such a great spot to go alone and meet people. They won't make you feel lonely or left out. Very selective wine list to pair with hand crafted small plates. Must go for happy hour !!!! read more

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A friend of mine takes me out on a surprise birthday dinner. It was my first time having tapas and i enjoyed it! The location of this tiny, cozy restaurant is on the corner of 6th and Los Angeles. Parking is readily available on Los Angeles St. For $10, you can park there until 2:00am. On what we thought would be a busy Friday night, we ended up seating ourselves right away. I enjoyed the bar style seating area. The dimmed lights created a romantic, upscale ambiance. There's no kitchen so you get to see your dishes being made right in front of you. We went all out and ordered the french ham and brie sandwich and the smoked fish plate. Everything was delicious but the fish plate was what stood out. I've never had fish served to me like this and it was absolutely mouth watering. It was a really good experience. I just cannot believe LA has a hidden gem like this. Go with a special somebody and try it for yourself. read more

Nice chill little place with good food and wine. European vibe but not pretentious. Service was excellent as well.

What a perfect surprise. A small adventure turned into a lovely evening. The bartender instantly greets you with a smile and comforting suggestions on your entire journey. He suggested a light and refreshing French wine, roasted artichoke lightly marinated in olive oil and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, paired with burrito and fresh baguette. The burrata is surrounded by a small splash of olive oil that enhanced our wine... it brought out the olive flavor so nicely I still remember it. We thought the pesto pasta would satisfy us but the fig and Brie sandwich was worth every single bite! The chef tops the sandwich with a small smear of French butter and salt... I beg you to finish your meal with this sandwich... share it all! Call me, and I'll join you lol what a magical evening. Clean washroom, dim candlelight, lovely decor and funky hanger chandeliers kissed this tiny wine bar. I promise you will have a wonderful time. The man across the bar shared his mysterious wine... I'd pass on that lol it was like sparkling bong water lol we all agreed it was mysterious for sure lol enjoy! Cheers read more

Came out on Sunday night (yesterday 8/26/18) for a late bite and some drinks. We were having a cigarette before going inside. Noticed a petite brunette (Gia Gaglio) come out of Mignon with a glass of wine being loud, trying to FaceTime with someone. Just as we were walking into Mignon, the same girl stopped us and asked for a cigarette. We said we didn't have one to spare and her response was "Whatever. I'll probably be making your food, but..." That's when we realized that she is an employee here and she was threatening us that she will be making our food and apparently may do something inappropriate to it. Her response was so unexpected and rude that it was still on our minds when we walked in and sat down. Was that statement supposed to be a threat? We'd regret not giving her a cigarette because she works at Mignon? We sat at the bar and ordered a couple glasses of wine. Still confused and offended at what happened but trying to enjoy our time there. As the other employee asked if we'd like food, the girl from outside had just walked back in and was unapologetically staring us down. When we said we would order food, she gave me a conniving look and smirk. That's when we knew that this crazy really meant what she'd said to us earlier outside. The long, rude stares lasted the whole time we were seated opposite her. As she kept drinking her wine and progressively getting more drunk and droopy eyed while checking her phone. I'm sure this isn't the first time this has happened. But I've never met someone who power tripped so hard about being a cheese cutter who can heat up dates in a toaster oven. I have been going to Mignon for years now and enjoyed the food, drinks and ambiance. But after this experience I definitely will not be coming back. You've forever lost a customer. Aside from being extremely RUDE what kind of employee is drunk on the job and threatens you that they will do something to your food? I suggest you think twice before going to this establishment and definitely watch your food closely if it's being handled by Gia. read more

Cute place. Used to frequent when I lived in Downtown, as there are many bars in the same block. I am sad fo say that the quality of food and service during my last visit was disappointing to say the least. Whatever you do, do not order the steak. They did not ask how we want the steak, and it came out laughably bad. Stick to cheese and sandwiches. read more

So what happens when you're walking around DTLA waiting for the tailor, you end up in a gem of a restaurant. The bar seating lo-cal w/ the chef in the middle whipping up amazing pastas is a must see. Started with a appetizer, a warm baguette accompanied by the most amazing mozzarella w/ salt and oil. Melted in your mouth. Main course spaghetti noodles w/ porchetta, mixed w/ oil and peppercorns. Amazing! Finish off w/ a glass of red wine and for $33. Freshly prepared, I'm with it. I'll definitely be back read more

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Very nice place .. enjoyed the arugula salad with persimmons and almonds .. and chef choice with cheese plate .. it all was a very relaxing visit. Felt like I was in Paris :-) merci! Xo read more

Mignon - Mmm chefs pick - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Right out of a scene from a French film, she stood behind the kitchen counter inside Mignon. Her name was AVI and she had all the qualities to make her interesting. Dark hair, about medium length, a charming style and look, with a beam that would make you want to smile right back. I guess the mood of this place will do that to you. A quaint French restaurant, somewhere hidden in the historic core of Downtown LA. The dimmed lights soften the cozy atmosphere, a place you'd want to spark a conversation with a total stranger, while sipping on red wine. The change of scenery from this food and wine bar makes it all worthwhile. For a Sunday evening, the place was packed. Even AVI agreed that it was atypical for a night like this. The patrons kept on rolling in, as the noise grew louder, and yet the vibe of the room became ever so gentle. They do so well with such limited spacing. The place had my curiosity from the moment I stepped inside and now it had my attention. Onto the sustenance? PRIX FIXE (http://www.mignonla.com) For $24, you get your choice of a Small Plate or 2-Charcuterie, Viande, Cheese Plate or Dessert. Started with the French Ham & Brie Sandwich. Buttery and rich, with salt sprinkled on the mayo, making it a bit more briny than usual. For a sandwich lover like me, no objections here. Next up was the Charcuterie, served with Baguette, Butter, Mustard and Cornichons. You get to select between Jamon Serrano, Speck, Mortadella, Bresaola, Saucisson Sec, or Creminelli Varzi Salame. If I knew exactly what types of meat they were, I'd go into more detail, but I won't try to sound skilled when I'm not. Can I simply tell you that it complimented my glass of red wine to the tee? Even, the glass of vino was hand picked by AVI, with her being ever so cordial to surprise me. AVI and her fellow dame that works behind the bar does an efficient job of taking your order, serving, cooking, and cashing you out. Each has their assigned duties, essential to keep the business flowing. On busy nights, a busboy keeps them company. It's tough working in such cramped spacing, since I'd be irritable with cabin fever. The main entrée was the Hanger Steak with Maître d'hôte Butter and Roasted Potatoes. Cooked medium rare and a tad bit salty, but after a wine glass or two, it didn't seem to matter as much. Afterwards, a dark chocolate Lucie's cake to round out the dessert. I couldn't eat another bite. When, taking a breather from your meal, look up sometime and you'll notice that the chandeliers are made of coat hangers. It's the little things like that which makes this place so pleasing, often amusing at times. AU REVOIR AVI. read more

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Mignon is exactly that...cute, dainty. This darling little (I stress little) wine bar has all the makings of a fabulously intimate evening. Sadly, it's not conducive to a group outing and since there were a handful of people in tow it wasn't the best setup to continue our high-energy evening, which was a bit of a Debbie Downer, but clearly that's not the venue's fault. We shared a bottle of rose and moved on our merry way. The walls have renderings of ties and the lamps are made out of hangers which is a nice throwback to the location's previous days as a tailor shop. I called on the way over and asked if they had beer (the answer was "yes"), however when we arrived there were only 3 on the menu. I probably should have been more specific, but if someone calls to ask about beer, I think it would be forthcoming to give a good indication of the limited selection. That's all. I have a feeling I will have a new appreciation for it if I return with just one drinking companion as opposed to a crew of them! read more

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I really love the atmosphere of this place: Yelp check-in gets you a free glass of sherry or cider (please get the cider, so crisp and delicious). My full 3 stars goes to the venue alone. It's a small, dim, intimate space with a large counter with stools that surround the bar, meat and cheese cuttery, and the register. Each "plate" or item was $5-- I was starved and really disappointed to see our order of chorizo and smoked trout to look like: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/LhIV95NXNmhjLH5f4YBmBQ?select=JFkraE1ZBA1byQzJZXdwqA But I guess I would be more partial to it if I was just snacking while sipping on wine. The lady, who was slicing the meats and cheeses, was nice enough to make some recommendations, and was very thorough in her description. BUT, I think it's sort of unsanitary how she kept snacking on the cheese and meats while she was cutting. I understand a little bite happens when you are hungry and enthusiastic of what you're selling, but the snacking was quite constant. (She probably ate more than us & our plate) Seating and space are very limited. Even on a weekday, it was a pretty full house, so I definitely do not suggest this place on a weekend or during Art Walk. read more

Mignon - Chorizo and smoked trout - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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