Restaurants & Bars
DC Wine Bar And Restaurant Suddenly Closing: Report
A wine bar and restaurant in the U Street Corridor reportedly will close in days.
WASHINGTON, DC — A U Street Corridor wine bar and restaurant will close this weekend, according to a report.
The Washingtonian reports that Vinoteca, located at 1940 11th Street NW, will close on Sunday, Nov. 24, after 12 years of operations.
However, all is not lost: owner Paul Carlson plans to transform the space into a new concept with his team from another restaurant he owns, according to the report.
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The restaurant, which opened back in 2007, offered a front patio, bocce court, and a private event space in edition to its dining room and bar.
The restaurant specialized in its wine list and cocktail selection. It also offered a variety of cheeses and charcuterie to enjoy with drinks.
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"From our whole-animal butchery program to our extensive by-the-glass wine list, from a seasonally rotating menu that still features reliable favorites to a wide selection of vermouths, amari, and craft cocktails, every offering is carefully considered as a part of the whole," their website states.
The restaurant also had a range of entrees, such as seared duck, shrimp ceviche, and Chilean salmon.
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