Vinoteca is a new beer and wine bar on Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz that opened in late 2005. Started (I believe) by the folks at Farfalla (on the same block), Vinoteca offers dining options from Tropicalia, the Brazilian restaurant next door. The empanadas are bigger than my fist, and I’ve enjoyed each of the entrées I’ve had there. Ideal dining for two, since the space severely limits the number of tables. They offer dozens of wines by the glass, ranging between $7 and $12. Vinoteca has definitely seen an uptick in popularity—we used to be able to stroll in and take our pick of tables. Our last two visits we’ve had to wait for seating. But I would still definitely recommend it.