Here's an interesting article about how four chains are competing in the current competitive environment by turning stores into destinations:
https://www.grocerydive.com/news/4-groc ... ns/556554/
Of the four chains I've only seen it in action at a couple of Gelson's stores. In my experience the bars are empty during the day but sometimes very busy at night. The Silver Lake store features live musicians a couple days a week and always seems to be packed during that.