With Locations in Santa Monica and Hollywood, the Bodega Wine Bar is a cool
spot for tapas and wine. MCCN held a Meetup event at the Bodega in Santa Monica. Among the foods enjoyed were the pepperoni & cheddar plate(aged Vermont white cheddar), brushetta & olive tapenade, roasted fingerling potatoes(with shallots, herbs & garlic aioli), pepperoni & mushroom pizza, goat cheese & pear salad, and the scene stealer, brie & apple pizza. It was so good that I am pondering how to make this simple yet fabulous creation at home. The roasted fingerling potatoes were understated but impressive in the subtle flavors. The beverage of choice for me, sangria. I could not help paring it with the tapas. The Sangria is top notch. Many Sangrias tend to be thin in texture watered down by the other liquid. However, the Sangria at the Bodega, a wine bar promises a concoction that finds a balance of distinct wine flavor to enhance the Sangria experience. (In photo the brie & apple pizza).
Everything we tried was good, the atmosphere cool and chic. In the early happy hour timeframe of 5:30-6:30 PM. The place was rather empty but by the time we left at 10PM, the place was packed. The Bodega is a great place for a party of two to a party of 10.

Website: http://www.bodegawinebar.com/menu.html