DTLA LIFE MAG #3 | MARCH 2014 | Page 33

Buzz was created to be different from anything else. Mission accomplished. Whether a self- appointed expert or recently street legal, BUZZ’s ever evolving selection of curated wine & craft beer (current count 4,000 wines, 500 beers) will serve up something to your liking and give you an education in the process. Ex- plore on your own or have one of their incredi- bly knowledgeable and friendly staffers show you around. These guys love what they do and can’t wait to tell you all about it. Champions of the nontraditional winemakers, Buzz celebrates the artisans who create small productions or as Buzz likes to say “wines that taste like they came from somewhere.” They taste 300-400 wines a week, but only add 20 wines a week from those tastings. As a result, there is always a dozen or more open bottles on premises, so chances are great that what- ever wine they are really excited about on a given week is available for tasting. ! They stock more than 500 of the world’s best artisan beers in their refrigerated case all 90 point or above (a reference to the BOS (Beer Advocate Overall Score “outstanding” rating) - see, you are learning things already!) The promise is to offer the most unique and best beer for the dollar. ! When you find something you like, buy it! The stock changes daily so that recent find may not be on the shelves by the end of the week. ! Buzz also hosts weekly tasting events. With names like Thursday Flight Night and Beer O’- clock, you know you are in for a good time. But you don’t have to wait for an event to en- joy the bar. Many an epic night has started at Buzz and many view Buzz as the place to start. The space is intimate and inviting with a white marble beer bar (repurposed from con- struction in the building it resides in) and stools deliberately designed to look light but carry enough weight to make anyone think long and hard before using one to end an argument. And as a backdrop, a screen plays odd but charming vintage movies and clips. ! They like to say buzz is more like a record store than a museum. A welcoming space where browsing and sampling is encouraged, as long as you’re at least 21. ! ! BUZZ Wine Beer Shop 460 S Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 213 622 2222 www.buzzwinebeershop.com