The new restaurant will serve an evolving selection of wines from around the Mediterranean and beyond as well as an eclectic menu of global cuisine.
The new H St. bar pours wines comprised of organic or biodynamic grapes that have largely avoided pesticides and chemicals in the vineyard phase.
Looks like Vinoteca will have to add a few more bottles of chianti to its wine list now that its backyard bocce court and patio have opened. In strong contrast to the wine bar’s contemporary, dark-wood interior, Vinoteca’s patio area resembles an open-air Old World villa. “We were going for an old European town square feeling,” says owner Paul Carlson. Although the patio’s aesthetic isn’t completely traditional, it appears Carlson spared very little expense…
Neighborhood blogger U Street Girl acknowledged in a post late last night that she had removed a comment that had been posted to her blog after receiving an email from David Shott, the owner of planned new wine bar Du Vin Osteria. Shott had threatened legal action against the blog, according to its author.It is with regret that I write this post and removed the comment. I wish Mr. Shott had come to me…
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of Room 11 Wine and Dessert Bar in Columbia Heights for some time now, and tracking their progress on their blog. The bar is situated on the corner of 11th and Lamont Streets NW and features an outdoor patio. The owners held a soft opening last night for media and friends of the bar, with the official opening set for August 10. Room 11 is the brain child of…
Written by DCist contributor Andrew Schneider We had the chance to talk with Paul Ruppert of the Warehouse recently about his plans to open a new wine bar in Columbia Heights, at the corner of 11th and Lamont Street NW, in the old 11th Street Deli space (first reported by the Prince of Petworth). With 28 seats on an open-air patio and 15 seats inside, the casual bar will serve wine, desserts, cheese, and charcuterie,…
It’s a very good time to be a wine drinker in D.C. With spring not too far away, wine bars have been popping up like daisies around town. Newcomers include Proof in Chinatown, Vinoteca at 11th/U, and Veritas in Dupont Circle. Just last night, another contender entered the fray: Cork officially opened its doors on 14th between R and S. The wine list is 40 strong by the glass, and around 130 by the…
Written by DCist Contributor Eric Denman As the commercialization of Chinatown persists, the number of restaurants and bars continues to increase. For every existing grungy Chinese takeout place, there is a new sports bar, burger joint, or wine bar. Proof, which opened in July, is the newest entry in the Chinatown wine bar field, and it opened a mere block from the established José Andrés outpost Zaytinya (which has been open since 2002). Both places…
>> D.C. firefighters were called to a rowhouse fire in Columbia Heights this afternoon. The blaze broke out about 5:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Otis Place, NW. [AP/WJLA] >> As if Adams Morgan could somehow be ruined by the introduction of beer and wine sales at a grocery store? Have they been to Adams Morgan? [Examiner] >> SmarTrip cards are now available at more Giant stores. [Free Ride] >> “Good lord, have…
>> There are so many festivals going on this weekend, we don’t feel bad mentioning them a few times to make sure you get your butt off the couch to check out as many of them as you can. We’ll have more on always anticipated Crafty Bastards later today, which is Sunday in Adams Morgan. The National Book Festival, where this writer is going to nerd it up, is Saturday on the Mall. Practice your…
