Last Friday, a friend and I were looking for a chill place with great cocktails that wasn't packed. Everywhere we tried was crowded and noisy. One place (Churchkey) even smelled like a beer-soaked frat house. Not encouraging.
We'd heard good things about Dickson Wine Bar and headed in that direction after the traumatic frat party flashback. Dickson was exactly what we wanted. There were enough people to give the place some life, but it wasn't like riding the metro during rush hour. The ambiance was nice - the space was open with the top floor overlooking the main floor and facing a huge window.
We settled into seats on the loft overlooking the main dining area and started to review the menu. The cocktail and wine lists were impressive; both lived up to expectations. Our server was friendly and unpretentious, making excellent recommendations without being overbearing. The food was as good as the drinks. We ordered two flatbreads: fig /goat cheese and prosciutto / arugula / goat cheese. Both were amazing, but what impressed us the most was the side salad. I have never tasted spinach and greens so fresh. Never in my life did I think I would see the day when a salad eclipsed flatbreads (with goat cheese no less), but against all odds, it happened.
In short, Dickson Wine Bar is the perfect place to start your weekend.
We'd heard good things about Dickson Wine Bar and headed in that direction after the traumatic frat party flashback. Dickson was exactly what we wanted. There were enough people to give the place some life, but it wasn't like riding the metro during rush hour. The ambiance was nice - the space was open with the top floor overlooking the main floor and facing a huge window.
We settled into seats on the loft overlooking the main dining area and started to review the menu. The cocktail and wine lists were impressive; both lived up to expectations. Our server was friendly and unpretentious, making excellent recommendations without being overbearing. The food was as good as the drinks. We ordered two flatbreads: fig /goat cheese and prosciutto / arugula / goat cheese. Both were amazing, but what impressed us the most was the side salad. I have never tasted spinach and greens so fresh. Never in my life did I think I would see the day when a salad eclipsed flatbreads (with goat cheese no less), but against all odds, it happened.
In short, Dickson Wine Bar is the perfect place to start your weekend.
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cool pic! It makes the bourbon look so refreshing! That sucks about churchkey. I guess the GW and Georgetown people have taken over.....
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