New Glasses

Zaytinya evolves its wine list

Lucas Paya spent five years pairing some of the world's most exciting food with wine as a sommelier at Spain's now-shuttered El Bulli. Now he's bringing that creative skill to the...

Community Cup

29 Vines opens its garage door

Virginia winemaker Matt Barbagallo calls himself a garagiste. And he is precisely that--a backyard blender. Barbagallo grows 29 Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Concord plants in...

Cab Ride

Take a trip to Virginia's newest winery

France has A.O.C.; Virginia now has RdV. The new Virginia winery, RdV, has taken a distinctly French approach to its wines, planting Bordeaux grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon,...

Byrd Bath

Blackbyrd pours excellent companions for its oysters

Despite its airborne name, Blackbyrd Warehouse is all about seafood. The new restaurant and lounge specializes in shellfish platters, oyster happy hours, and wines that are...

Taco Wino

Unearth affordable South American wines at El Centro D.F.

Newcomer El Centro D.F. on 14th Street may earn bragging rights for its deep tequila list, but the most unexpected options are on the wine menu, where the three-story...