Tucked away in a shopping complex, this cozy wine bar hosts friendly locals, internationals and business students sharing bottles of wine while munching on bruschetta.

In the bar area, the burgundy walls are accented with sections of white quilted fabric; '60s Modernist globes dangle from the ceiling above the long tables and clusters of sofas. On the patio area filled with Philippe Starck furniture, clean-cut patrons lounge jovially about as alternative rock music plays, except Mondays and Thursdays when DJs spin downtempo, house, indie and hip-hop. On the menu: soju cocktails, sake, beer and non-alcoholic beverages such as espresso and fruit juice in addition to the wine, which arrives in small tumblers instead of traditional long-stemmed glasses. Bodega also serves gourmet treats such as grilled fig challah with cheese, crisp bruschetta smothered in olive tapenade, and fresh salads. We recommend the melted Brie and apple pizza with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc St. Claire. —Margo Fortuny