forget those manolos, the hottest accessories this season are on your plate. take a bite of the freshest fall favorites:


bottles rock.
culver city has gone from being the redheaded stepchild of L.A., to the art and food district du jour. and the newest addition is the bottlerock wine shop and tasting bar. two reasons it rocks: first, chef jason trevi is fresh from BLD and la terza, and second, notice a bottle for sale that strikes your fancy? simply ask and you shall receive. they'll open it at your table right then and there. 3847 main street. between venice and culver. 310.836.9463.


opus new corpus.
opus restaurant? ok, so you're thinking, "wait, that sounds like opus bar and grill." and yeah, it used to be. but everyone needs a makeover darling, and opus had one. not only does the place reek of high-end design, but they've got a team to match. like executive chef josef centeno, who you may remember from meson G and aubergine. try out centeno's three, six, or nine-course tastings where you'll be served exclusive items not offered on the menu. 3760 wilshire boulevard. 213.738.1600. www.opusrestaurant.net


italian job.
oh gelato. the rolls royce of frozen desserts. it's addicting, and what better place to have a gelateria than on sunset? late-nighters can top off cocktails with an early morning dessert (we're talking 2 a.m.). caffe primo wlll be serving some fancy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, so feel free to try those too. and with flavors like white truffle and matcha green tea, we'll be having dessert first. opens late september. 8590 sunset boulevard. at alta loma. 310.289.8895


aye aye cap'n.
late night eats are oh-so-good. especially when you have items to choose from beyond greasy or greasier. that's where the nautical-themed redwood bar and grill comes in. designed by fred sutherland (designer of late-night mecca fred 62) and with chef jason michaud (of cobras and matadors), expect specialties like portobello and goat chesse croquettes, and pan seared scallop risotto. opens late september. 316 west 2nd street. at broadway. 213.680.2600.