Make rush hour a happy hour by avoiding that dastardly bottleneck and enjoying a different sort of bottleneck. At downtown’s Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant from 4:30 to 6:30 nightly you can enjoy a glass of top-rated wine for only five bucks (normally $9-$12). This summer special “WINE-ding Down Menu” will change every month.

The what’s left of May menu includes:

Domaine Chandon Sparkling Rose: Very crisp, with hints of strawberry cream and cherry.

Broadbent Vinho Verde: One of the most popular wines in Portugal. This white is light and refreshing with a slight effervescent finish. A great summer wine.

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon: A nice easy approach to the world of Cabernets. Black cherries, plum and a hint of oak. A great valued California Cab. Talk about bang for your buck.

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
811 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (map)
(213) 236-9600