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Kettner Nights

Downtown - Little Italy | Various location along the street, San Diego;

If you can plan your trip in San Diego on the second Friday of the month, then be sure to go to Little Italy, downtown. Sip wine and stroll through artists’ open studios alongside the city’s art enthusiasts. It’s all part of Kettner Nights (soon to be NoLI Notte) when Little Italy’s art and design district comes alive.

Dizzy's

Downtown | 2nd & J Street - San Diego Wine & Culinary Center / Harbor Club Towers Ground floor, San Diego; 858-270-7467; www.dizzysjazz.com

For a low-key night of jazz, Dizzy’s is the answer. Located inside the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, directly across the street from the San Diego Convention Center, this is a sultry-cool place to listen to music and sip local wines, surrounded by atmospheric bottles and barrels.

Petrossian Bar

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-693-7111; www.bellagio.com

Forget New York-- Las Vegas is truly the city that never sleeps. Need proof? Look no further than Petrossian, an elegant piano lounge that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sidle up to the bar to enjoy a view of the expert mixologists or grab a table overlooking the glitzy Bellagio lobby.

The Wine Cellar

3700 W. Flamingo Rd., 702-777-7962; www.riolasvegas.com/

Located downstairs from the bustling Rio Casino, the Wine Cellar is an oasis of calm in the world's rowdiest city. Wine afficianados will be in heaven, with over 100 wines by the glass and a staggering 50,000 bottles of wine on display.

Sogno Divino

Downtown - LIttle Italy | 1337 India Street, San Diego; 619-595-0300; www.sogno-divino.com

Not sure what you’re in the mood for? At this charming Little Italy wine bar, you’ll be spoiled for choice. With an extensive wine menu from around the world—which you can enjoy in any size from 1-oz. pours on up—and a seductive array of hearty appetizers, you can’t fail to find something to your liking.

Tango Wine Company

Downtown - Little Italy | 2161 India Street, San Diego; 619-564-7700; www.tangowine.com

This is where locals go to lounge in a comfortable setting and savor great wines at a reasonable price (Find something you love? You can buy some from the onsite shop). The staff is knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is low-key, cozy and friendly.

Pops for Champagne

601 North State Street, Chicago; 312-266-7677; www.popsforchampagne.com

Pooped from a day of sightseeing? Pops for Champagne's polished surroundings, impressive list of bubbles and menu of intriguing light bites have a way of replenishing the spirit (and reviving the evening). Check the live music schedule on the Pops Web site to see which of Chicago's top jazz acts will be performing that night.

Avec

615 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312-377-2002; www.avecrestaurant.com

Reminiscent of the wood-lined interior of a wine cask, this petite, boisterous lounge is a simple European-inspired incarnation of a wine bar. Rub elbows with a casually sophisticated local crowd while feasting on flatbreads, salumi and cheeses accompanied by wines from around the world.

Juicy Wine Co.

694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; 312-492-6620; www.juicywine.com

This two-tier wine bar and retail operation offers a chill atmosphere in which to indulge in a mix of interesting varietals, experimental beats and a fun, unusual menu. Don't miss Butter & Salt, Juicy's signature dish, which pairs nicely with a glass of pinot.

D.O.C. Wine Bar

2602 North Clark Street, Chicago; 773-883-5101; www.docwinebarchicago.com

Fun wine flights, a global selection of cheeses and a polished-yet-unpretentious ambience make D.O.C. a welcoming neighborhood wine bar. Get there early to snag a seat on one of the comfy couches by the fireplace.