Although wine-bar mania is not quite at San Francisco's level, DC’s burgeoning vino scene (spurred on by Veritas) hits the U Street NW area with Vinoteca, an intimate neighborhood spot decked out in red tile and black leather; its Eclectic menu encourages pairing flights with cheese and charcuterie or, for the hungry, tucking into a sandwich or even a steak.
1940 11th St. NW; 202-332-9463