Wine Bar restaurants in Washington, DC
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Proof
One of the most acclaimed new wine bar/small plates restaurants in the city, Proof has become one of the poshest culinary stars in the Downtown firmament of late. Everything is excellent – the duck and pork confit in cassoulet is a smoky marriage made in heaven – but if you want to keep costs down and still eat well, opt for the excellent cheese and charcuterie dishes, which are likely the best compliments to the epic wine menu. The four-course $56 tasting menu is also a winner that gives you a good idea of what the kitchen is capable of, but if you’re in a group, try to mix and match off sexy small plates like cozy flatbread under creamy ricotta and lightly fried soft-sh…
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Cork Wine Bar
This dark ‘n’ cozy wine bar manages to come off as foodie magnet and friendly neighborhood hangout all at once, which is a feat. Smart wine choices plus small plates equals culinary bliss – a brioche of prosciutto is graced by fontina cheese and a smiling, sunny-side-up egg, while chicken livers arrive on a rosemary bruschetta accompanied by a dollop of intriguing shallot marmalade. With this innovative menu (and excellent cheese selection) you generally can’t go wrong, although those little dishes do add up on the wallet.
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Ardeo’s
Ardeo’s is one of the original small plates/wine bars in the city, and still one of the best. There’s a lot of rich pastas, fresh fish and juicy meat selections, plus a few salads and sandwiches. Try a local specialty like succulent, pan-roasted rockfish served with a ragout of prosciutto, sweet corn and plantains. The combo selections of wine and saki are excellent, and a good way of starting a long night.
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