Wife and the Somm

Culinary

Feb 13

Written By Mario Galeano

Wife and the Somm is an intimate, neighborhood wine bar and restaurant in Glassell Park, Los Angeles, founded by husband-and-wife duo Chris and Christy Lucchese. It features a constantly changing, eclectic wine list curated by sommelier Chris, alongside seasonal, locally sourced, ingredient-driven cuisine in a cozy, rustic setting with a patio.

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Frank Ryan Saporito

Chef Frank Saporito started as sous chef and then took over the kitchen as CDC. Classically trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Saporito reinforces the sensibility of accessible and casual sophistication that pervades here.
“He really got what we were trying to do with total seasonal menus that are constantly changing and rotating and daily specials. And having relationships with as many purveyors to get the best product at the best price,” Chris said.

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