WINING (AND DINING) A f ew m ore spots BISTROT LEPIC AND WINE BAR 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW * 202-333-0111 This Georgetown restaurant’s wine list is available in both the dining room and the wine bar. On Tuesdays, when all bottles of wine in the bar are 20 percent off, attend a complimentary wine tasting from 6-8 p.m. BLUE DUCK TAVERN 1201 24th St. NW* 202-419-6755 Like the restaurant’s menu, the extensive wine list is divided by region of origin, and prices range from $10 a glass to $800 a bottle. CAFÉ DELUXE 3228 Wisconsin Ave. NW* 202-686-2233 This Cleveland Park hotspot’s well-rounded wine list is even more attractive on Monday nights, when every bottle is half-price. CAFÉ DU PARC 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW* 202-942-7000 If it’s moderately priced French wines you’re after, look no further than this new bistro, located next to the Willard InterContinental Hotel. ILMULINO 1110 Vermont Ave. NW* 202-293-1001 The Washington location of New York’s top Italian restaurant offers patrons a list featuring private cellar wines to complement the outstanding food. MIO 1110 Vermont Ave. NW * 202-955-0075 Mio’s wine list features boutique offerings from across the globe, concentrating on New World wines and offering a large number by the glass. PROOF 775 G St. NW* 202-737-7663 This wine-centric restaurant, which uses a high-tech Enomatic serving system, offers more than 40 wines by the glass – ranging from $6 on the low end to $50 for a fl ute of Krüg Champagne. TALLULA 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va.*703-778-5051 Tallula’s wine list features 350 varieties by the bottle and 65 by the glass. All are available for purchase at Planet Wine, the shop adjoining the restaurant. TOWN HALL 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW* 202-333-5640 Glover Park’s neighborhood bistro is bustling every night of the week, but wine lovers should dine on Tuesdays, when bottles are half price. BARTON SEAVER EXECUTIVE CHEF AND SOMMELIER OF HOOK Favorite White: Bucci Verdicchio di Castello di Jesi Favorite Red: Seghesio Nebbiolo Favorite Bargain: Reflections Pinot Noir Awards and Distinctions: • StarChefs.com named him the Rising Star of 2006 • Recently nominated as a “Rising Star Chef” by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington • Certifi ed sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America Best part of job: I love that I affect the whole dining experience – from bottle to plate. Drink there: 3241 M St. NW 202-625-4488 MARK SLATER SOMMELIER AND BAR MANAGER OF CITRONELLE Favorite Red: Château Angelus, St. EmilionPremier Grand Cru Classé 1995 Favorite White: Nuits St. Georges Blanc“Les Perrieres” Premier Cru, Domaine HenriGouges 2002 Favorite Bargain: Chablis, Blason de Bourgogne2005 (available at Trader Joe’s for $9.99) Awards and Distinctions: • 2007 James Beard Foundation – Waterford Crystal Award for Outstanding Wine Service • On the tasting panel for Tasted Online Favorite part of the job: The incredible opportunity to taste the greatest wines in the world on a regular basis and share them with our esteemed guests. Drink there: 3000 M St. NW 202-625-2150 TODD THRASHER GENERAL MANAGER, SOMMELIER AND LIQUID SAVANT OF RESTAURANT EVE Favorite Red: 2001 Ken Forrester “The Gypsy” Grenache Syrah Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa Favorite White: 1998 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauser Vineyard Riesling from Alsace, France Favorite Bargain: 2001 Bodegas Remelluri Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain Awards and Distinctions: • Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Wine List of 2005 • Completed first level with the Court of Master Sommeliers Favorite part of the job: I enjoy speaking with people, and in this job, that means new people every day – plus it’s exciting to try new vintages and wineries. Drink there: 110 South Pitt St., Alexandria, Va., 703-706-0450
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