A Virgil Village Natural Wine and Vinyl Bar Shutters After 8 Years
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Melody wine bar in Virgil Village closed on January 12 after eight years of operation. Opened by Eric Tucker and Paloma Rabinov, it initially featured French-leaning food and DJs. Over time, it transitioned to hosting various pop-up events. Tucker announced the closure on Instagram, citing factors like the 2023 writers' strike and the high cost of living in Los Angeles. Although the bar is closed, he plans to run a temporary venture called 'Bar Band-Aid' from July 16, offering affordable drinks and snacks until the space is taken over by another operator. Meanwhile, La Dolce Vita has revamped its cocktail list, introducing new drinks to enhance its offerings.
Melody, the Virgil Village wine bar, closed on January 12 after eight years in business, evolving from a traditional wine bar to hosting exciting pop-ups.
The closure of Melody was announced by Eric Tucker via Instagram, attributing the decision to several factors, including the 2023 writers' strike and high living costs.
Tucker will continue to operate a temporary venture called 'Bar Band-Aid' at Melody's location, offering lower-cost wine, beer, and snack options until a new operator takes over.
La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills has refreshed its cocktail menu, introducing new creative cocktails alongside some classic offerings, enhancing its drink selection.
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