Wow another one huh? DC is LOVING the wine bar concept right now. I have yet to get to Vinoteca or Cork...I have a lot of catching up to do.

. http://www.chow.com/stories/10465 How about that? The there’s a name to that and it doen’t mean less wine in the bottle. So why’s it there? Searching, this old post says Another clue to the winemaker’s...

I had a great time at Cork tonight. It is in the west village next to Grimaldi’s. Our host Stephanie was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun.

loving some of my dishes. I did not alter the menu as I wanted to see what the kitchen determined was a satisfying, inventive, price appropriate version of their concept in only veggies. I was very pleased with what I had and...

Those are good choices – we have enjoyed all three - but I would also suggest Corks and/or Brewer’s Art. Both have interesting menus and wine lists.

You stated, “I was surprised, since I've never seen a non-screwcap bottle of wine without a foil.” Actually, there are many wines that do not have a capsule, but are not Stelvin/similar, as they are sealed with a cork...

Finally amist all the chain mania in Annapolis a new place opened by people who are passionate about their business emerges. I have stopped by the new wine bar in Annapolis several times and have been nothing but pleased. The...

Perhaps the bottle of pinot grigio was corked?

>most of the core staff have at least the MS1 (master sommelier intermediate) under their belt Well the waitperson I had about eighteen months ago certainly didn’t. I had to explain to him what 'corked' wine was, and if I...

, but it needs something with it), and they ran out of dessert, only to find one after I remonstrated with them (I think it was destined for the staff lunch). We were also served a badly "corked" bottle of wine, which was changed...

We went to Meritage last night, and it was mostly wonderful. I really liked the concept of trying a few “small plates” to go with different kinds of wine. My husband had a perfectly dressed salad, and the tastiest,...

all they made sure to ask about the heat and prepared so that my in-laws were warm and happy. They also let us bring our own wine and provided glasses and cork screw. A fabulous bargain and a wonderful dining experience in...

popcorn-cranberry garland, and stained-glass cookies. One year, I went crazy with a glue gun and a bunch of herbs and spices: bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, and star anise. This year, I’m thinking of covering...

of Sandy’s dinners at the Boston Harbor, as well as a lecture he gave at BU. Despite his lofty credentials, I find him at odds with the concept of good wine service at restaurants. If anything, get ready for price increases,...

shores that have this same quality, but there are some Australian companies that are planning to do so soon. Why would you want wine in a box? No chance of corking, easily drink wine by the glass, and easy storage of the wine....