GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Shop
Like discovering a secret portal to another world, there’s something magical about Divine Vintage. With Kreation’s large patio next door pulling focus, you could easily walk by and miss it. But once you notice the forest green patio lined with bistro chairs, flagged by a bright pink “wine bar” sign, it’s suddenly in-your-face obvious. But maybe that’s because visiting this curated vintage-store-turned-wine-bar leaves a distinct and lasting impression.
Black-and-white marbled floors and a massive crystal chandelier shaped like a historic ship welcome you in. The clothing and jewelry are curated from the world travels of owner Jenny Rush (of Blue Plate Restaurant Group). Her partner and the shop’s wine director, Nick Dumergue, brings equally worldly experience in wine, from which he draws when selecting each bottle of wine, sake, and beer stocked in the shop. The two of them are reason alone to visit — they’re as welcoming as they are knowledgeable. (If the words “regenerative viticulture” make your eyes cross, just let Dumergue explain it to you.)
Visitors can order wines by the glass or sample a wine flight paired with cheese boards featuring truffle- and garlic-infused cheeses from World’s Best Cheese. Wine flows daily, starting at noon.
Stop by any night of the week and you may stumble upon a tarot and wine night on the back patio, or a pick-up party for the shop’s wine members. A sense of community is palpable, with wine club members returning monthly to collect their wines or have a glass on site. Membership includes two bottles monthly, chosen with a monthly theme in mind (one recent one: Zinfandel Renaissance). –Dyana Lederman
→ Divine Vintage (Santa Monica) • 1025 Montana Ave • Daily 12-8p.