COMPAGNON Wine Bistro

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Thomas and Loni Compagnon run this French bistro in downtown San Pedro, built around the spirit of the Riviera, as the couple puts it. The kitchen sources from local purveyors for a rustic French menu that rotates seasonally alongside a set of standing favorites, paired with a deep wine list. A birdcage chandelier hangs over the dining room. The bistro keeps to five nights a week, open Wednesday through Sunday from four to eight-thirty.