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“Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1440 8th Street, NW

From an email:

“OyOy x Old Westminster: Brine Launch Party
Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.”

Old Westminster Winery has just launched Brine — a wine for oysters. Brine is a crisp, Vinho Verde–style blend that is our tribute to the Chesapeake and its oysters, nature’s own delicious tool for restoring the Bay, right in time for wild oyster season starting October 1.  (more…)

European wine bar and restaurant, Maison Bar à Vins, Opens this Saturday!! From the folks behind Lapis/Lapop, Lutèce, and Pascual!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Deb Lindsey

From an email:

“Opening Date: 9/13/25

Hours: Open Wednesday – Sunday. Wed, Thurs, Sunday: 5pm-10pm full menu, 10-11 late night menu.
Friday, Saturday: 5-11 full menu, 11-12 late night menu. Bar stays open 1 hr after late night menu

About Maison Bar à Vins:

Nestled in a nineteenth century, four-story brownstone in Washington D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood is Maison Bar à Vins, a French-inspired wine and cocktail bar and full restaurant. “Maison” is the latest venture of The Popal Group (TPG), D.C.’s Afghan family-run, boutique hospitality group behind award-winning restaurant concepts Lapis, Lutèce, Pascual, and LaPop. Maison will combine the classic elements of a traditional European bar à vins with an extensive natural wine list, exceptional dishes and cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere that allows guests to get a casual bite and drink or linger into the evening with a full meal or drinks. (more…)

Cork Cleveland Park Coming Soon Signage Up “Coming this Fall”

By Prince Of Petworth


3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW

“Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, tastings, and private events, as well as storefront outdoor seating for 8. Gross and Pitts tapped acclaimed local DC firm, Gronning Architects (who also worked on Cork 14th and Cork Spring Valley), to curate the layout and design of the new project.” (more…)

Yo!! Cork Wine Bar and Market opening a 3rd location near Medium Rare (the old Yanni’s) in Cleveland Park!!

By Prince Of Petworth


3504 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, owners of Cork Wine Bar, are proud to announce the expansion of their wine bar and market to Cleveland Park. The husband-and-wife team’s newest project will be located at 3504 Connecticut Ave NW, with a targeted opening of early Fall 2025. The third Cork location follows the 17-year-old flagship on 14th Street NW and an outpost in Spring Valley, which opened in 2021. “We are excited to join the Cleveland Park community,” says Gross. “We are looking forward to meeting our new neighbors and seeing old friends and regulars, and introducing them to the new Cork, a neighborhood place where guests can gather to enjoy good food, excellent company, and delicious wine.”

Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, (more…)

Marcellino “apertive bar near Union Market” closed Sunday, New Project Launching Mid-May!

By Prince Of Petworth


300 Morse Street, NE via Marcellino

Thanks to R. for sending from Marcellino Pane e Vino:

“Marcellino Pane e Vino features a menu of contemporary Italian cuisine by @matarazzo.italy and chef @matteo_venini.”

“While this chapter is ending, we’re excited for what’s ahead: we’ll be replacing Marcellino with a new project launching in mid-May-stay tuned for details!” (more…)

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