After opening critically acclaimed Lucques in 1998, the duo of 3 time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin (Best Chefs in America - California 2006, Best Cookbook - Cooking from a Professional Point of View 2006, Outstanding Chef 2016, Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America 2017) and Caroline Styne (James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018) embarked on A.O.C., the pioneering wine bar that first paired an indulgent list of wine by the glass with a menu of market-driven small plates.

In December 2024, A.O.C. was inducted into the prestigious Los Angeles Times Restaurant Hall of Fame.

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brunch

saturday & sunday: 10am - 2:30pm

- $35 -

choose one from each category

assortment of market fruit

walnut sticky bun

bacon wrapped dates

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farmer’s plate
roasted vegetables, muhamarra, chickpea purée & burrata

moroccan chicken salad
kale, chickpeas, chermoula, golden raisins & almonds

soft herb omelette
watercress, basil pistou, cherry tomato, burrata & crème fraiche

spanish fried chicken & cornmeal waffle
jamón serrano, chile-cumin butter & maple syrup

vanilla bean french toast
andy’s stone fruit, whipped mascarpone & santa barbara pistachios

roast turkey focaccia sandwich
mozzarella, green harissa, avocado & castelvetranos

includes a welcome glass of cava or mock goddess

dinner

sunday – thursday 5pm to 9pm
friday & saturday 5pm to 10pm

*full party must participate

choose one from each category

haricots verts, fennel, radish, arugula, meyer lemon & ricotta salata

spinach & dandelion, dijon mustard, sieved egg & breadcrumbs

spanish goat cheese, chorizo, honey, marconas & grilled toast

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soft polenta, wild mushrooms, swiss chard, mascarpone

spanish fried chicken, romesco aïoli & chili-cumin butter

scottish salmon, creamed corn, spinach & summer truffle vinaigrette

beef brisket niçoise, swiss chard, cherry tomato, black olives, anchovy

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cauliflower, curry & red wine vinegar

cornbread pudding, poblanos & queso fresco

summer squash, green harissa & dukkah

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butterscotch pot de crème, crème fraiche & salted cashew cookies

bittersweet chocolate torta, caramel, vanilla whip & espresso

$65

Frank Ostini seasons steaks and artichokes on an open flame grill

Hitching Post + a.o.c. Summer Cookout

Sunday August 17, 2025

albacore ceviche
avocado, lime, cilantro

pet nat rosé valdiguie 2024
”pinks” dry rosé 2024

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heirloom tomato tart
tapenade, arugula, fromage blanc

”forerunner” chenin blanc 2021

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red oak-grilled duck breast
farro, black rice, plums

“highliner” pinot noir 2021
”highliner” pinot noir 2003

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red oak-grilled pork chop
cornbread pudding, smoked tomato butter

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red oak-grilled prime new york steak
eggplant, peppers, pine nut pistou

“perfect set” pinot noir sta. rita hills 2021
”perfect set” pinot noir sta. rita hills 2014

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crème fraîche panna cotta
andy’s nectarines, harry’s berries, pistachio crumble

“late harvest gewurtraminier” 2007 alisos vineyard (24% RS)

$125 per guest

$65 for Hitching Post wine-pairing

a selection of Hitching Post Wines is available by the glass

Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer.

Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin, business partner Caroline Styne, and Chef David Lentz, this fun and family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can mingle with the gourmet chefs behind the dishes and taste fine dining nationwide. With over $1.6 million raised in 2024, this event’s impact only continues to grow for all kids with cancer. The event officially passed the $10 million total raised since its inception. Come join us this year for food and fun for the whole family while making a difference!

Saturday, October 4, 2025
12:00-4:00 PM
UCLA Campus - Royce Quad
Los Angeles, CA 90095

The A.O.C. Wine Club

Wine botles on a rustic wood table wit a tasting glass lit by candle light

Our finest bottles — hand-selected and delivered!

We’re so excited to introduce you to the AOC Wine Club: a thoughtful curation of our best-loved bottles, delivered directly to your door each month.

When you join, you'll be embarking on an adventure — guided by detailed tasting notes, written by James Beard Award winning restaurateur Caroline Styne with pairing suggestions and the origin stories that make these selections so special. You’ll discover the winemakers we love, varietals you may have never tasted and create new traditions with each new bottle