"Its lack of pretense is a huge part of the charm. Sommelier Brent Braun's nerdy fervor for wine is apparent, especially riesling; it takes up nearly half of the bottle list, with a section of riesling aged for a decade-plus. And descriptions of the wine indulge in whimsy ("tastes like a spa day for lizards: cactus facials, peach steam, and a plunge pool filled with frozen lime curd")."
"Or go for the two-glass riesling flight from Braun's favorite producers. The bottle list offers Oregon wines, including Braun's own label, Post Familiar, as well as Austrian whites and plenty of French reds. Or just ask Braun for pairings. Cocktails are playful yet restrained, like a brown butter-washed bourbon Old Fashioned with miso. Nonalcoholic choices range from Austrian sparkling tea with grape skins to a booze-free piña colada."
OK Omens in the Hawthorne District pairs an unpretentious, approachable atmosphere with a deep sommelier-driven wine program led by Brent Braun. Riesling occupies nearly half the bottle list, including a decade-plus aged section, and tasting notes use whimsical descriptions. The kitchen offers both elevated bar fare and refined plates, from house-ground brisket cheeseburger to skate wing with wild caper leaf, plus seafood highlights like dollar oysters and a Dungeness crab salad with crab fat dressing. Cocktails are playful and restrained, and nonalcoholic options include Austrian sparkling tea and a booze-free piña colada. Reservations for oyster happy hour are readily available.
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