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Wow. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comprehensive review.

Just a quick update to let you know that we are opening tomorrow at 11am. Woo hoo! Here are our hours this month. Tuesday-Thursday: 11am - 10pm Friday-Saturday: 11am - 11pm Sunday: 11am - 6pm Monday: closed * December 24th - closing early at 6pm * December 25th - closed for the day * January 1 - closing early at 6pm

Wow thanks everyone! I'm all set for volunteers. See the rest of you next week. -Wendy

Hey gang, We are opening Tuesday. Finally! I was wondering if a few of you would mind coming Saturday for a "non-judgmental" dry run test? I have 2 seatings, one at 7:30 and one at 8:30. Can I get 4-5 volunteers? All food and non-alcoholic beverages are on us. We only ask that you tip your servers and pay for any wine or beer that you might consume. If your interested, please email wendy (at) screwtopewinebar.com. Thanks!!! -Wendy

DO YOU LOVE WINE, CHEESE & CRAFT BEER? Then come be a part of something very special here in Clarendon. WE OFFER *great employee discounts, *flexible hours, *training and *fun atmosphere where you are surrounded by fellow foodies and wine lovers. *METRO ACCESSIBLE: We are just a short 2 block stroll from the Clarendon Metro on the Orange line. WHAT IS SCREWTOP? Screwtop wine bar is so much more than just a wine bar. It’s a café, a wine boutique, and a gourmet cheese shop as well. We are the neighborhood gathering spot, where all customers are treated like regulars, even if it’s just their first time in. We are opening in DECEMBER and INTERVIEWING NOW for the following Positions: * Kitchen Assistant * Weekday Daytime Servers (10:30am-3pm shift) * & Dishwashers ________________________________________ Kitchen Assistant ________________________________________ Our menu is short and sweet, easy to execute and there is no deep frying, no fine dining. What you’ll be doing: Preparing & cooking food for service, lunch and dinner shifts available. Weekends a must. This COOKING position reports to the Kitchen Manager. Opportunity for advancement!! $10 per hour and up depending on experience. *****Please send brief cover letter describing your availability & experience as well as a resume.***** wendy@screwtopwinebar.com

I have been telling everyone I know that 1025 N. Fillmore St. is the new Clarendon foodie row! The chocolate rocks(heavenly sea salt caramels), the flatbread rocks(great beer selection as well)...and I hear rumors that the wine bar is going to be rockin' I am biased though. Hope everyone is staying dry this weekend. Tonight is going to be a PHO night for me. mmmmm -Wendy

I wanted to go support my new neighbors last night at American Flatbread. My husband and I had the Virginia Sausage Flatbread which was delicious. I like how they slice it into small pieces, somehow it makes me feel like less of a pig. Scott, the owner, was there greeting each table which was nice to see. Our service overall was timely and attentive. The only downfall is the lighting. Maybe they had the dimmers too low, but I could barely read the menu. I'm very happy to have them in our hood and within walking distance no less!

I'm glad to hear all the above espec. the entertainment license. I like Iota, but I'd also like to see something in Clarendon that is a little more like Jammin' Java.

Has anyone heard what's going in at the old Dan Kain trophy shop location next to the post office on Washington Blvd.? Construction is underway. I just love that space. -Wendy

Screwtop is an exciting new wine bar and retail wine and cheese shop opening this December in Clarendon (22201) We'll be on the new "foodie row" with American Flatbread, BakeshopDC(cupcakery), and Artisan Confections (kick ass chocolate) in the sexy new Zoso lofts building. We are metro accessible on the ORANGE line. www.screwtopwinebar.com We are looking for a few amazing people (like YOU) who exhibit the following characteristics. • Enthusiastic Love of Taking Care of People (both customers & fellow team members) • Honesty & Integrity • Promptness – You arrive early and take care of tasks in a timely manner • Multitasking Maniac • Outgoing & Warm Personality • A passion for learning and sharing gained knowledge • Professionalism • Creative thinker • And finally, no job is below you. You take the initiative to do what needs to get done, be it restocking wine, mopping a floor, or running an errand. If this sounds like you, then read on. We are hiring for the following positions. [ Cafe/Bar Manager ] This job will be an absolute blast, but it is hands on and requires a LOT of energy and charisma. Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned You'll report directly to the owner, who is a very cool chick but takes zero shit. ... manage FOH operations and coordinate ordering with the kitchen manager and assistant retail manager. ... help hire, train and support all bar/waitstaff. ... create weekly reports on food spend and profit margins. ... use your brilliantly creative mind to come up with engaging ideas for the bar ... help the owner with weekly wine/beer selections with vendors Some management experience is required but it doesn't necessarily have to be in the restaurant industry. The pay is good, (with additional quarterly incentive bonuses) , we want you for the long haul and we don't want to burn you out, and you'll have the opportunity to be a part of something brand new from the ground up. [ Assistant Retail Manager ] It ain't easy being cheesy, but it sure is a lot of fun! Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned -You'll report directly to the owner. -You'll ensure screwtop retail is beautiful, bountiful, and clean. - Assisting the owner with enforcing policies and procedures for the retail shop - Creating schedules for retail employees - Receiving & Stocking retail products - Introducing and tasting all staff on new cheese, meat and gourmet selections - Weekly Meeting with Owner - Cutting and wrapping cheese for customers Compensation: Negotiable Depending on experience + Quarterly Incentive Bonuses *Please send salary requirements with your application [ Kitchen Manager/ LeadCook: ] The menu is easy breezy and we still have room for your input as well. Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. - Create and maintain weekly food spend/waste budgets - Order and receive grocery items for kitchen use - Work with café manager to create scheduling for cooks and dishwashers - Cook & Prep for service - Assist with menu creation and recipes - Keep an immaculately clean kitchen area [Full/Time & Part/Time Cheese & Wine Experts] This position reports to the Retail Assistant Manager. - Must be comfortable “cutting-and-wrapping-the-cheese” for customers, - making beautiful cheese plates for the bar and working a register Wine Experts - You'll recommend quality wines for customers. - Set up the daily tasting table - Stock wines [ FT/Part Time Wine Servers: ] You - Must LOVE LOVE LOVE wine and people! We don’t really have bartenders at screwtop, everyone works both the tables and behind the bar. Tips are shared. This position reports to the Café/Bar Manager. [FT/PT Cooks:] This position reports to the Kitchen Manager. Our menu simple & easy to prepare. (no deep frying) Must have prior cooking experience. If you are interested in any of the positions above, please send an email with: * a resume, * cover letter indicating position of interest, * and salary requirements to wendy(at)screwtopwinebar.com. Thanks so much!

You know John it's funny you mention Best Cellars because I too remember when they lost their bar license and had to temporarily shut down. A very sad ordeal for them at the time but you would have thought someone at their corporate headquarters would have looked into the VABC reqs.? I'm on the phone about once a week with our agent asking questions about this and that to ensure I'm meeting all their guidelines. also I have to ask about your W.F.B. icon and quotes?

I couldn't find the address on the website, but the owner Anne Marie sent it to me. I'm looking forward to trying it soon! the physical address of the store is 2910 North Sycamore Street, Arl Va 22207 703-534-2510 it’s the Williamsburg Shopping Center – sort of the intersection of Sycamore/Williamsburg/ Little Falls Hours: open 11:30am – 8:00pm ( closed Mondays ) they opened about 7 weeks ago –

Thanks Michael, I really appreciate that. I work for a boutique distributor right now, called Nice Legs, and will probably continue that job until the end of October. But I'm always up for locating more "small-production" distributors. Can you or Mark email me? wendyatscrewtopwinebar.com Thanks so much.

Thanks. Jill, the owner of Cheesetique, was really good to me and has given me some really sound advice not to mention she's just a fantastic lady in general! Stay tuned for construction photos on the site. -Wendy www.screwtopwinebar.com

Hi Ya'll I'm Wendy Buckley from Arlington. I stumbled across this forum over a year ago while searching for wine bars in he D.C. area. Now I'm starting one of my own here in Clarendon. I also have pugs, whom I dearly love (hence the icon). Give my site a look if you are interested: www.screwtopwinebar.com From there you can get to my facebook and twitter pages. Thanks for welcoming me into the group. Cheers, -Wendy

I'm psyched for the Pralines alone! BTW- Does anyone know what's going to be built in that old Petco space across from Liberty? I saw them demo it a couple of days ago. -Wendy

I wasn't sure where to post this, but assume those of you in the biz know what I am looking for. I need a 12ft. tall fabric room divider(curtain) to hang from the ceiling of a new place we are designing. I haven't decided on sheer or velvet, but for the life of me can't find anything online that isn't industrial. Does anyone know the best place to find these online? or a company that you have used in the past? Thank you so much. -Wendy