Los Angeles keeps getting bigger. It's got a voracious appetite for all things wonderful and vicious. Combining the pleasure and pain of boozing, MetroWize guides you to a few new bars popping up around town.

Barbarella Bar
Replacing Zen Sushi, Barbarella Bar's got a nice fire put outside, plenty of candles and warmth inside, and a large area for locals to drink themselves under the table and walk home. 10 ounce martinis for 10 bucks.
2609 Hyperion Ave.
323-644-8000

Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live
How about a little bowling with that Stevie Wonder concert? The L.A. Live complex continues to fill out its many windows. This particularly large chunk got outfitted with smooth floors, balls and pins and modern decor. How dangerous is it to bowl in a strapless dress?
800 Olympic Blvd.
213-542-4880

Corkbar
Just this month, Corkbar opened near the Staples Center. This California wine-inspired bar has about 40 different selections by the glass and more full bottle choices, as well as artisanal beers and farmer's market food.
403 W. 12th Street
213-746-0050

H.Wood
With a name like that, we might expect a lame-o wannabe, but all this spot aims to do is please and relax. The decoration feels somewhat like opium, they have a few weekly events that draw crowds. You can still get down on a game of chess anytime.
1738 N. Orange Dr
(323) 462-3663

The Association
Owner Ashley Joyce, who also owns Coda and Barcopa, brought in a genuine carpet from a Las Vegas casino to give the Association a little extra pizazz. Just think of all the souls whose glory and misery have trampled where your feet are standing?
610 S. Main St.
213-627-7385

MyHouse
A modern dream invites you to pretend you're in a living room. Ignore the fact the place is full of good-looking strangers and you're paying for drinks. Get cozy on the leather couch. Or visit the master bedroom upstairs, which has everything you need...yes, that means condoms.
7080 Hollywood Blvd.
323-960-3300

These options should keep you busy for a little while. Don't forget to bring a house-warming present, aka your wallets.