AdamM

Hello All,

I just wanted to inform you that after one awful night and two outstanding nights of mock service, we are up and running. Please come by and give us a try.

Hello Again,

Well, we are very close. Today, I sat at Enology all day waiting for a health inspection that never came. Ahhh...I love the DC government. We plan on opening to the general public on June 13th, but mock service will be going on June 10th-12th.

If you are interested in joining us for mock service, please email mockservice@enologydc.com. You will receive an invitation, which you will fill out and send back. Remember that a mock service is for our staff to get "broken in." Because we are dealing with wine and not much food, checks are 50% off. Space is relatively limited, so I cannot promise everybody a seat.

Thanks,

Adam

So no cooked food or desserts - just cold dishes? Are you going for more of a bar feel or a restaurant that caterers to wine? I live nearby in CP off of Conn Ave and when I pass by Bardeo, another wine bar, almost every diner has one or more of their small plates of cooked food. Not sure if that fits your business plans, but something to think about. Welcome to the neighborhood, I know we all look forward to your opening. For those who don't know this address, it is across from 2Amys and Catcus Cantina, and a door or so down from Cafe Deluxe on WI Ave.

Thanks for your interest. Again, there will be cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, and caviar only. We have a similar business model at Veritas and it has done wonderfully. If you want dinner, it won't be at Enology.

Cheers,

Adam

Ooops! I guess I should have said that.

3238 Wisconsin Avenue NW at the corner of Macomb and Wisconsin, the former Zebra Lounge.

I guess it's tacky to start my own topic for my own place, but I wanted a way to update people who are interested. We began the demolition yesterday, but building permits won't come through for another few months. My business partner and I are still wrestling with the design, but I am confident we can come up with something that rocks.

Since "Enology" is the American English version of oenology, we are going to be focusing on wines from the United States (Cali, Washington, Oregon, Virigina, New York, New Mexico, etc.). The same amount of wines will be poured in the neighborhood of 70. The food that accompanies the wine will be cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, and caviar. I am going to do my best to make sure all beverage/food comes from the US, but I won't sacrifice quality.

Please feel free to offer up suggestions for wines, beers, decor, etc., but I probably won't listen to them

Regards,

Adam

I hope that the loudness I experienced is not in fact the "nature of this beast," as the owner himself said he was looking for ways to minimize the noise. I hope he's successful at this so that I might also be able to experience the feel and vibe of this place that you and others enjoy.

I was successful. I put sound absorbing foam underneath the chairs and tables, and it reduced the noise by about 25%, so you can imagine how it was before. You experienced the busiest night we ever had last week. The first thing to remember when walking in is that the sign reads "Veritas Wine BAR" not "Veritas Wine Restaurant". Although they are not wine bars, Veritas is a pussy cat compared to Mie N Yu or the Tantra Lounge on a weekend night. Try coming in on a Sunday or Monday, as MONDAY is now half price bottle list night.

Hello All,

Update on a couple of issues -

1. We are working on noise reduction

2. We are going to hang curtains in front of the glass panes, so nobody runs into it.

3. Here is an update on the wine list after a price reduction:

34 Wines By The Glass $6 - $10

18 Wines By The Glass $11 - $12

8 Wines By The Glass $13 - $14

3 Wines By The Glass $15 - $16

5 Wines By The Glass $17 & Higher

Cheers,

Adam

If the pours are less than 5 oz, then waitman has a beef. My calculations are based on a standard pour. If they pour three ounces, then the prices are way too high. Of course, in a decently sized glass, 6 ounces doesn't look like much.

You'll love this...

I sell 10oz Coca-Cola bottles, so right before a shift starts we take one bottle and empty into two equal parts. We then split that one into two to accurately measure the flight pour. I mean, the grocery store is on the way to the bar, and I just keep forgetting to purchase a measuring cup.

Cheers,

Adam

I had a lovely dinner at Proof last night. I have had a taste of almost everything on the menu now, and I must say that the chicken (yes, chicken) is one of the best put together dishes on the menu. Gnocchi with roasted corn was another highlight.

The staff and management are as friendly as can be, and I look forward to going in SOON! Thank you and keep up the good work!

I am going to have to play devil's advocate in favor of me

BUT...

23 wines by the glass $10 and under

25 wines by the glass $11-$13

10 wines by the glass $14-$15

10 wines by the glass $16 and higher

23 wines by the glass 10 or below should be enough, right?

27 bottles $40 and under

37 bottles between $41 - $50

36 bottles between $51 - $60

The most expensive bottle is $180

That makes 100 out of 180 wines on the list $60 or below.

Just something to ponder...

Good afternoon,

I have been observing the chat about my wine bar for awhile, and I believe it is now time to chime in. When the website went live, it was my decision to omit the vintages. Of course, they are listed on the hard copy at the bar, but I definitely see your point, Mr. Slater. Yesterday, I had my IT guys update that to include vintages. This is the first bar I have EVER opened, and I would like to invite you all to come in and let me know what is good and what needs improvement about Veritas. I would never claim to know that everything I do is the right way of doing things, so I would appreciate any advice you can offer to help a fellow person in the biz out. Of course, I have some spelling mistakes and other odds and ends that need to be fixed. Those will work out in time. Thanks for all your support, and I hope you come in and introduce yoursevles. I am looking forward to the critiques.

Cheers,

Adam