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L.A.’s Premier Wine Destination Hosts Special Wine Event
Featuring Donati Family Vineyard Wines July 17
LOS ANGELES – Known for its personalized wine pairing, premium wines from family-owned wineries while serving regionally sourced foods in an environmentally conscious way, the acclaimed 3Twenty Wine Lounge (320 S La Brea Ave.) will be celebrating in DineLA’s Biannual Restaurant Week July 15-26 with a specially priced four-course dinner for $45 (exclusive of tax and gratuity).
Guests can choose one of the following from each course offering by Chef Nicole Ball:
Small Plates – Course One
Grapefruit & jicama salad
Butter lettuce salad with apple, hazelnut and blue cheese
Burrata, olive tapenade & garlic confit
Baby beets, goat cheese, candied pecans
Small Plates – Course Two
Smoked salmon crostinis
Tiger prawns, bacon and paprika oil
Sautéed brussels sprouts with crimini mushrooms & lardon
two cheese with quince jam
Protein – Course Three
8 oz Filet mignon with fingerling potatoes
Seared diver scallops with roasted asparagus
Seared salmon with tomato and shallots
A final touch
A selection of fine desserts
Owner and Sommelier Edgar Poureshagh will offer personalized wine suggestions to pair with each guest’s course. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by clicking here.
On July 17, the lounge will host a special DineLA experience, Donati Family Vineyard, where Mark Donati will showcase his best tasting wines. Diners can enjoy six wine tastings for $15 or pairings of Donati Wines with each of the four DineLA courses for $20 (exclusive of tax and gratuity).
3Twenty Wine Lounge has continued to rack up distinguished awards and accolades since its opening in 2011. For the second consecutive year, the Lounge received OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” for the entire Los Angeles County and Orange County areas. Additionally the Lounge was also recently again spotlighted in LA Weekly as a favorite local wine bar. Patrick Comiskey writes, “The Enomatic system allows Poureshagh to create juxtapositions — placing Argentine malbecs alongside Cahors malbecs, Bordeaux cabs against Napa cabs, Central Coast syrahs against those of the northern Rhône.” Read the full article here: http://www.laweekly.com/2013-03-28/eat-drink/wine-bars-los-angeles/2/
Last year 3Twenty Wine Lounge was also voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly and Yelp! declared it the city’s “Best Wine Bar/Small Plates” venue.
The lounge serves dinner Sunday – Thursday 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made at Opentable.com or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and ownerEdgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE HOSTS ACCLAIMED CHEF JOE YOUKHAN
OF THE ‘TASTING SPOON’ GOURMET FOOD TRUCK FOR A ‘PASTA POP UP’
NIGHT ON JUNE 24, FEATURING HIS AWARD-WINNING
RUSTIC ITALIAN CREATIONS
LOS ANGELES – The Tasting Spoon and Culinary Company’s renowned Chef Joe Youkhan is teaming up with 3Twenty Wine Lounge (320 S La Brea Ave.) to bring his rustic Italian street food to L.A.’s premier wine destination on Monday, June 24.
From 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and 3Twenty Wine Lounge owner Edgar Poureshagh will also offer his signature personalized pairings with each savory pasta dish.
Executive Chef Joe Youkhan opened the first rustic Italian gourmet food truck in Orange County in 2010 and had been featured on TV shows including The Cooking Channel’s “Eat St” and ABC’s “The Taste.” His food truck was also awarded #1 in Orange County and an entree was listed in the “Top 50 Dishes You Must Have” article in Orange Coast Magazine.
Chef Youkhan says, “I am looking forward to collaborating with Edgar for a special event evening of amazing foods and incredible wines. My menu will include some exciting dishes including fresh house made Pastas, Black Summer Truffles and Caledonia Blue Prawns.”
The delectable offerings “pasta pop up” menu will include:
Appetizers
Arancini alla Bolognese (3) $9
Crispy Risotto Balls stuffed with a Braised Shortrib Ragu
Provolone Cheese & San Marzano Marinara Sauce
Bruschetta Trio (1 each) $9
Organic Chicken Liver, Crispy Pancetta
Heirloom Tomato Tapenade, Buffalo Mozzarella
Gorgonzola Dolce, White Gold Honey
Grilled Bianca Pizza $16
Porcini Béchamel, Stracchino & Fontina Cheese
Baby Arugula, Pistachio Pesto, White Truffle Oil
Small Plates
Caledonia Blue Prawns “Scampi” $16
Fresh House Made Squid Ink Spaghetti, Garlic-Herb Breadcrumbs
Black Summer Truffle Tagliatelle $28
House Made Pasta, White Truffle Butter
Shaved Fresh Black Truffles
Foglie ‘D Ulivo Punttanesca $12
Spanish White Anchovies, Cerignola, Caspelvetrano & Sicilian Olives
San Marzano Tomatoes, Calabria Chile, Salt Packed Capers, Fresh Basil
Bucatini Amatriciana $14
Guanciale, Vidalia Onions, San Marzano Tomatoes, Calabria Chile
Pecorino Romano Cheese
Colorado Lamb & Cremini Mushroom Meatballs $19
House Made Gnocchi, Crispy Pancetta, Watercress
Pimenton Aioli
3Twenty Wine Lounge has continued to rack up distinguished awards and accolades since its opening in 2011. For the second consecutive year, the Lounge received OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” for the entire Los Angeles County and Orange County areas. Additionally the Lounge was also recently again spotlighted in LA Weekly as a favorite local wine bar. Patrick Comiskey writes, “The Enomatic system allows Poureshagh to create juxtapositions — placing Argentine malbecs alongside Cahors malbecs, Bordeaux cabs against Napa cabs, Central Coast syrahs against those of the northern Rhône.” Read the full article here: http://www.laweekly.com/2013-03-28/eat-drink/wine-bars-los-angeles/2/
Last year 3Twenty Wine Lounge was also voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly and Yelp! declared it the city’s “Best Wine Bar/Small Plates” venue.
Reservations are recommended and can be made on Opentable.com at or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and owner Edgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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‘WINE WHISPERER’ EDGAR POURESHAGH OF 3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE DEMONSTRATES NEW SPRING-INSPIRED DISH AND WINE PAIRING ON
L.A.’s CBS / KCAL 9 NEWS
The Acclaimed Lounge Celebrates National Wine Month in May, Extends Weekend Hours to Accommodate Early Diners
LOS ANGELES – Dubbed the “Wine Whisperer,” Owner and Court of Masters-Certified Sommelier Edgar Poureshagh of the acclaimed 3Twenty Wine Lounge in Los Angeles on April 30 to announce its new spring-inspired menu. Joined KCAL-9′s Sandra Mitchell, Edgar demonstrated the preparation of the lounge’s Roasted Beet Salad with fresh arugula, dressed in orange honey balsamic vinaigrette, one of the tasty dishes from its new spring-inspired menu created by Executive Chef Nicole Ball.
Edgar paired with the salad a 2012 Von Buhl Rose of Pinot Noir, both of which are currently available at 3Twenty. Click here to view the video clip online.
In addition to its spring makeover, 3Twenty is celebrating National Wine Month in May by offering a special wine flight option of six varietals (white, red and sparkling) every Monday evening from 6-10 p.m. for $20 (exclusive of tax/gratuity).
3Twenty also announces extended hours on Friday and Saturday, now opening at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate early diners and theatre-goers. The lounge opens at 6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday.
Edgar recently penned a guest column in the Larchmont Buzz on how wine lovers can create their own cellars; click here to read the story.
3Twenty Wine Lounge has continued to earn distinguished awards and accolades since its opening in 2011. For the second consecutive year, the Lounge received OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” for the entire Los Angeles County and Orange County areas. Additionally the Lounge was also recently again spotlighted in LA Weekly as a favorite local wine bar.
3Twenty Wine Lounge was also voted the lounge the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly in 2012 and Yelp! declared it the city’s “Best Wine Bar/Small Plates” venue.
Reservations can be made on Opentable.com at or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and owner Edgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The Lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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After a successful four-week run at L.A.’s premier wine destination 3Twenty Wine Lounge of Grilled Cheese Night featuring Campanile’s renowned Chef Mark Peel, Angelenos have one last opportunity to enjoy grilled cheese classics on Thursday, April 11 between 5:30-10:30 p.m. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and 3Twenty Wine Lounge owner Edgar Poureshagh will also offer his signature personalized pairings with each savory sandwich.
Joining Chef Peel to help create his ‘greatest hits’ will be Campanile’s Chef De Cuisine, Christopher Eddy. The delectable offerings will include:
Classic Grilled Cheese
with marinated onions and whole grain mustard
Croque Madame
with Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced ham, topped with a fried egg;
Burratta Grilled Cheese
with mint pesto, fava beans and bottarga
Reuben Sandwich
with house-made pastrami and sauerkraut
Seared Curried Rockfish
with grilled lemon, marinated avocado and arugula
Campanile’s Famous Fries
One of L.A.’s pioneers of California cuisine, Chef Peel was the Executive Chef and owner of the award-winning Campanile restaurant – a landmark on La Brea for over 23 years until its closure in 2012. Furthermore, he is known for his use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table cooking style.
3Twenty Wine Lounge has continued to rack up distinguished awards and accolades since its opening in 2011. For the second consecutive year, the Lounge received OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” for the entire Los Angeles County and Orange County areas. Additionally the Lounge was also recently again spotlighted in LA Weekly as a favorite local wine bar. Patrick Comiskey writes, “The Enomatic system allows Poureshagh to create juxtapositions — placing Argentine malbecs alongside Cahors malbecs, Bordeaux cabs against Napa cabs, Central Coast syrahs against those of the northern Rhône.” Read the full article here: http://www.laweekly.com/2013-03-28/eat-drink/wine-bars-los-angeles/2/
Last year 3Twenty Wine Lounge was also voted the lounge the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly and Yelp! declared it the city’s “Best Wine Bar/Small Plates” venue.
Reservations can be made on Opentable.com at or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier andownerEdgar Poureshaghoffers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The Lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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RENOWNED L.A. CHEF MARK PEEL ADDS NEW SANDWICH TO HIS GRILLED CHEESE MENU
Campanile’s Famous Grilled Cheese Night Moves Up La Brea to 3Twenty Wine Lounge Thursday Evenings March 14-April 4
LOS ANGELES – Campanile’s renowned Chef Mark Peel and L.A.’s premier wine destination 3Twenty Wine Lounge (located at 320 S La Brea Ave.) are teaming up to revive Chef Peel’s famous Grilled Cheese Night. Offered Thursday evenings March 14-April 4 from 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and 3Twenty Wine Lounge owner Edgar Poureshagh will also offer his signature personalized pairings with each savory sandwich.
Joining Chef Peel to help create his ‘greatest hits’ will be Campanile’s Chef De Cuisine, Christopher Eddy. The delectable offerings will include:
Classic Grilled Cheese
with marinated onions and whole grain mustard
Croque Madame
with Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced ham, topped with a fried egg
Burratta Grilled Cheese
with mint pesto, fava beans and bottarga
Reuben Sandwich
with house-made pastrami and sauerkraut
Seared Curried Rockfish
with grilled lemon, marinated avocado and arugula
Campanile’s Famous Fries
Chef Peel says, “What I miss most since Campanile closed is the people. I hope to see some of our regulars and some new faces while Chris Eddy and I make the food we love.” He continues, “Edgar really knows his wine and has created a comfortable space where we will be able to collaborate with food and wine.”
A pioneer of California cuisine, Chef Peel was the Executive Chef and owner of the award-winning Campanile restaurant – a landmark on La Brea for over 23 years until its closure in 2012. Furthermore, he is known for his use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table cooking style.
Edgar says, “We are extremely thrilled and honored to host Chef Peel at 3Twenty. His passion and knowledge of food is incredible, not to mention his history on the La Brea corridor.”
Reservations are recommended and can be made on Opentable.com at or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and owner Edgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The Lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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CAMPANILE’S FAMOUS GRILLED CHEESE NIGHT
MOVES UP LA BREA TO 3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE
LOS ANGELES – Campanile’s renowned Chef Mark Peel and L.A.’s premier wine destination 3Twenty Wine Lounge (located at 320 S La Brea Ave.) are teaming up to revive Chef Peel’s famous Grilled Cheese Night. Offered Thursday evenings March 14-April 4 from 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and 3Twenty Wine Lounge owner Edgar Poureshagh will also offer his signature personalized pairings with each savory sandwich.
Joining Chef Peel to help create his ‘greatest hits’ will be Campanile’s Chef De Cuisine, Christopher Eddy. The delectable offerings will include:
Classic Grilled Cheese
with marinated onions and whole grain mustard
Croque Madame
with Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced ham, topped with a fried egg;
Burratta Grilled Cheese
with mint pesto, fava beans and bottarga
Reuben Sandwich
with house-made pastrami and sauerkraut
Campanile’s Famous Fries
Chef Peel says, “What I miss most since Campanile closed is the people. I hope to see some of our regulars and some new faces while Chris Eddy and I make the food we love.” He continues, “Edgar really knows his wine and has created a comfortable space where we will be able to collaborate with food and wine.”
One of L.A.’s pioneers of California cuisine, Chef Peel was the Executive Chef and owner of the award-winning Campanile restaurant – a landmark on La Brea for over 23 years until its closure in 2012. Furthermore, he is known for his use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table cooking style.
Edgar says, “We are extremely thrilled and honored to host Chef Peel at 3Twenty. His passion and knowledge of food is incredible, not to mention his history on the La Brea corridor.”
Reservations are recommended and can be made on Opentable.com at or by calling (323) 932-9500.
About 3Twenty Wine Lounge: L.A.’s premier wine tasting restaurant, 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com). 3Twenty has 50 of its 250+ wines available in two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that lets guests sample 1.75 ounce tastings (50 ml) before committing to a glass or bottle. ‘Court of Masters’ Certified Sommelier and owner Edgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to accompany savory dishes by Executive Chef Nicole Ball. The Lounge was voted the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly, the city’s Best Wine Bar/Small Plates venue on Yelp!, and received the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List” on OpenTable.com.
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CUPID BRINGS WINE LOVERS TOGETHER AT L.A.’s PREMIER WINE TASTING RESTAURANT 3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE IN CELEBRATION OF VALENTINE’S DAY
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Through February 17, Guests Can Enjoy
a Special Prix Fixe Menu with Optional Wine Pairings,
Creating an Interactive, Personalized Wine Experience
LOS ANGELES – Wine lovers can rejoice this Valentine’s Day as L.A.’s premier wine tasting lounge and restaurant 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com) serves up a special prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings, available all weekend long.
Guests can choose one of the following from each course offering by Executive Chef Nicole Ball:
Course one
Cheese assortment with quince jam
Roasted beet salad, with goat cheese & candied pecans
Butter lettuce with green apples, hazelnut, blue cheese
Potato & leek soup
Course two
Smoked salmon crostinis
Tiger prawns, bacon, and paprika oil
Five cheese ravioli
Course three
8 oz. Filet mignon with fingerling potato & blue butter
or
Seared salmon filet with tomato salad
A final touch
Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry gelato
Coffee – café press espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino
Artisanal loose leaf teas
The special menu is priced at $40 per person (exclusive of wine, tax and gratuity). Guests may also add wine pairings for each dish for an additional $22 (exclusive of tax and gratuity).
3Twenty Wine Lounge is a cozy, small plates restaurant focusing on the wine pairing experience, offering tastings of more than 50 wines by the glass. Court of Masters Sommelier and lounge owner Edgar Poureshagh offers personalized wine pairings to guests to find the wines that meet their palates and personality.
The L.A. hotspot was voted the lounge the city’s “Best Urban Wine Tasting Room” by LA Weekly; also Yelp! named it the city’s “Best Wine Bar/Small Plates” venue and OpenTable diners granted the restaurant the Diner’s Choice Award for “Most Notable Wine List.”
To make a reservation, please call 323-932-9500 or visit OpenTable.
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]]>L.A.’s PREMIER WINE TASTING RESTAURANT
3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE
CELEBRATES DINELA WITH A SPECIAL PRIX FIXE MENU
WHILE OFFERING GUESTS AN INTERACTIVE,
PERSONALIZED WINE EXPERIENCE
L.A.’s premier wine tasting lounge and restaurant 3Twenty Wine Lounge (www.320southwine.com)is proud to be participating in dineLA Restaurant Week, offering a specially priced prix fixe dinner menu to patrons through February 1, 2013.
3Twenty Wine Lounge is a small plates restaurant and wine bar that focuses on the wine pairing experience, offering tastings of more than 50 wines by the glass.
Priced at $35 per person (exclusive of wine, tax and gratuity), guests can choose one of the following from each course offering by Executive Chef Nicole Ball:
Course One
Sautéed haricot vert with soy and garlic
Roasted aubergine eggplant with garlic chips
Butter lettuce with green apples, hazelnut, blue cheese
Potato & leek soup
Course Two
Smoked salmon crostinis
Tiger prawns, bacon, and paprika oil
Baby beets, goat cheese, candied pecans
Two assorted cheeses with quince jam
Course Three
Dover sole with capers and lemon
Roasted chicken breast with carrots & parsnips
Skillet steak with romesco
A Final Touch
Chocolate or vanilla gelato
Coffee – café press
Espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino
Artisanal loose leaf teas
Lounge owner and Court of Masters Certified Sommelier Edgar Poureshagh has become as popular an attraction at his Mid-City Los Angeles hotspot as the ever-evolving blend of popular and rare, small production wines he offers—and the two large circular Enomatic systems from Italy that let everyone sample 1.75 ounce tastings to pair with their dishes.
The sheer force of Edgar’s infectious personality and vast wine knowledge, combined with 3Twenty’s growing reputation as the city’s premiere wine tasting restaurant, has brought some major pop culture cache via appearances on Bravo‘s “Flipping Out,” VH1‘s “Basketball Wives” and The Style Network‘s “Tia & Tamera,” and web video spots on both Yahoo! and Mevio’s “Corkscrew Interviews.”
To make a reservation, please call 323-932-9500 or visit OpenTable.
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