jfw

Well...unless Enology has lowered their prices, I think the post is still relevant. I can easily admit the wine we drank was tasty and they've got a nice list. I'll give you that. My beef is with the price. A restaurant's success can be affected by a value perception. If a restaurant is a rip off, I think people are not inclined to go. Enology does not offer a very good value. That's relevant just as much today as it was four months ago. If someone can confirm Enology has slashed prices by 40%, I'll give it another go. JFW

Just posted for the first time and hope I didn't get off on the wrong foot. Anyhow... Moved to DC in 2000. No local industry experience, but worked at restaurants (mostly on the line) in Atlanta and Seattle in the late-90s. Raised in Miami, Florida and was lucky enough to eat well during my childhood years. Addicted to most anything Scott puts on the counter at 2Amys. I race bicycles habitually and eat to fuel the habit. I expect to be a more active participant going forward. JFW

Went to Enology during the soft opening when items were 50% off. It was a pretty serious disappointment, largely due to the price. For the two of us, my wife and I ordered two glasses of wine, charcuterie (two meats), and three pieces of chocolate. The total (with tax and tip) was $47. Mind you, that was the 50% off price. You can figure how much it would've cost any other day. To add insult to injury, the wine pours appeared in the 2.5-3 oz. range. If the pours were small to reflect the discounted price, the strategy kinda backfired. I was left thinking, if I returned on a normal night, I'd end up with 3 oz. of wine for $12-22. Ouch. We live walking distance and were hoping for a local spot where we could spend low-key evenings out of the house without schleping too far. Needless to say, the soft opening visit didn't reel us in. Sorry my first post isn't more upbeat. I've been harboring my disappointment with Enology for a long time. Seeing it on the Board this afternoon prompted me to join the fray. JFW