In my latest review for LA.com, I tackle Salute Wine Bar, a nice little place in Santa Monica, with one horrible secret: it employs CYBERDYNE instead of bartenders! Here’s an excerpt:

Of course, Saluté’s best feature is a key-card system for self-pour (2 oz) wine tasting. Trade your VISA for a white swipe-card, and take a gander at the bank of electronically distributed wine. You’ll never need a living, breathing bartender again as you sample the red, white and rose selection, from nice Italian reds and Malbecs to good California Zins.

Read the rest of it right here.