Los Angeles - May 11, 2009

One Fine Piece of Glass

Barbrix Wine Bar Opens

Some elements of European style — nylon track suits, banana hammocks, BO — are best left unembraced.

But you’ll take the food and wine anytime. Like, say, tonight, when Barbrix opens.

Inside the revamped old house in Silver Lake, Adria Tennor Blotta and hubby Claudio (La Terza, Campanile) are serving unpretentious California farmers market-driven fare with a distinct Euro flair.

Peruse the list of lesser-known bottles from big-name winemakers from France, Spain, Italy, and all over (look for special labels from Croatia and Hungary) or nab an extensively trained waiter for advice on what to pair with your salumi. Settle for dinner at a table inside or out and share small plates of pork belly or Turkish chopped salad with brown butter and cumin yogurt dressing.

It’s a casual neighborhood spot, so there’s no reservation needed or dress code to uphold.

Though you may want to leave your Invicta backpack at the door.

Barbrix, 2442 Hyperion Avenue, at Tracy Street, Silver Lake (323-662-2442 or barbrix.com).