A couple weeks back we ran across a poignant op-ed in @bonappetitmag by @goodfriendsgoodfood @maryamandcompany that asks an important question…one that we asked ourselves when we we’re first starting our wine and hospitality journey. And then we came up with an answer… Localism has always been our thing. Pride and care for our little corner of the world and the people, places, and things that make it what it is. From @westsidewinos to Offhand we set an intention to rep and support our local wine scene. With the exception of Mexico, we only pour domestically made low intervention wines, with a logical focus on the West and Pacific Northwest coast. Our program allows us to participate in and support an ecosystem of small producers and distributors/wine professionals, regions etc., all while building community and connection in the process. Equally important, it helps to reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint. Not saying this is or should be the only way - its just our choice - a holistic approach to our business that strives to mirror the values, ethics and practices of low intervention winemaking in our backyard…and perhaps, another way to think about permaculture. We’re all we got ✨ Much love to our beautiful community and thank you to @goodfriendsgoodfood @maryamandcompany for this insightful piece. Visit her bio for the link!

We got @relladuchess in tonight to start your weekend off on the right note. 7-11p…come spend a little time ✨

Now playing ⚡️⚡️⚡️ @hammerlingwines @sofaroutwine @leosteen_wines @mommenpop @lofiwines @drinkveso @stateracellars @hobowinecompany @wavywines @terahwinecompany @unionsacrewinery @liwawine @ashantawines @queenofthesierra @idlewildwines By the glass of bottle…for self or with a crew. We’ll see you later ✨

I spun @offhandwinebar for the first time in May 2024 after meeting @jleathers_ while he was slinging wine at his day job. I had turned 40 the prior month. As a result I’ve been spinning at Offhand on a monthly basis for my entire 40s so far and, two years in, I’m even more grateful to Justin, @teronstevenson and @dizgibraltar — and the brilliant staffers that put up with me once a month — for the hospitality, the taste (musical and culinary) and the fun. I’ll be there this 5/14, 2nd Thursday of the month as usual. This post scored by the second track I ever selected at the bar (because you know the first one was some vinyl-only shit I got from City Country City in Shimokitazawa).

Monday Funday! See you later!

Much love to our friends @nasungsoolco for coming through to hang with us last weekend (happy 5 years yall! 🫡). We’re big fans of their natural, CA made, traditional Korean rice wines and soju over here, and love how they honor tradition and challenge convention at the same time. If you’re looking for a fantastic makgeolli or have never tasted it you know where to find it…your favorite little wine bar on the westside of course!✨ 📸: @iamsuedewilliams @swaybayvisuals

Friendship and intention…the pillars of our business and this light filled little bar of ours. Ultimately, it’s about the value of time and the quality of who/how we spend it. Much love and gratitude to @hiimsarahjames @jeanneannheo @morgnar and the whole @bywayof.us fam for sharing our story in such a beautiful way…we truly appreciate your time, interest, and care. And shouts to our brother and partner @jleathers who’s always right here even when you don’t see him 🤝 It’s Okay To Try: The Play Issue - available via @bywayof.us and select boutiques ✨

It’s Okay To Try is special. For friends…by friends… @bywayof.us ✨ The mag shines a light on amazing humans doing what they love, and shares their journeys of creative expression and entrepreneurship through the lens of community, passion, and intention. We are honored to be featured in the 3rd issue of this beautiful publication that is so lovingly crafted by very dear friends of ours. Join us this evening for a killer time as we celebrate the issue release and offer a special one night only pairing menu featuring an incredible spicy tuna handroll collab by fellow mag features @rivieraseafoodclub and @elchilitohotsauce - complimented by wines from yours truly. To top it all off we got our boys @ayejames and @seancee1 on sound waves. All are welcome, we start things at 4p. Come through…eat, drink and read up. ✨✨✨ Big love and gratitude to @hiimsarahjames 🫶🏾

LA, what if I told you that three of the best families are collaborating tomorrow for the event of the year? Meet the faces behind @offhandwinebar , @elchilitohotsauce , and @rivieraseafoodclub —all of whom are featured in the third issue of It’s Okay to Try: The Play Issue! Join us tomorrow at 4 PM at @offhandwine . Grab a glass of wine and pair it with a @rivieraseafoodclub spicy tuna roll featuring @elchilito hot sauce. You won’t want to miss it! RSVP via the link in our bio—everyone is welcome! Photography in our newest issue by @jeanneannheo and @morgnar ✨

LA we are doing my two favorite things for our It’s Okay to Try Issue 003 magazine launch: eating and drinking. Buy the magazine, buy a special hand roll created in collaboration by our feature families @rivieraseafoodclub x @elchilitohotsauce , with a perfect wine pairing by @offhandwinebar . These three family and friend-owned businesses are the features in our issue under our “To Live & Try in LA” section captured by my fav duo @jeanneannheo & @morgnar ✨ Sounds by a couple of guys I love @ayejames and @seancee1 💽💽💽 Thankful for family and friends: @micanaomi_ @marsoperatorkitchen @youngbluefin @mattito4321 @iamdebbiegonzales @mellow.yelloow @rubigeee @teronstevenson @dizgibraltar !!!!!!

LOS ANGELES, come get this one-night-only (Sunday 4/26), three way collab, with three of our features in It’s Okay to Try Issue 003: @offhandwinebar x @rivieraseafoodclub x @elchilitohotsauce Our special section: “To Live & Try in LA” highlights our favorite family- and friend-owned businesses, and for this issue release @rivieraseafoodclub are offering a special @elchilitohotsauce Spicy Tuna Roll and a perfect pairing from @offhandwinebar 🍣 🌶️ 🍙🍷 RSVP at the link in bio for a reminder! Everything will be for sale, get what you want! Support these small businesses that are coming together for this special gathering.

Our boy Ryan Stirm @stirmwineco is in the spot tonight with a lineup of killer pours for you and yours. 6-9p with sounds by special guest @ghostsofvenice from 7-11. Come chill and spill a bit…see youuuuu ✨