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Cork Wine Bar

<p>Khalid Pitts and Diane Gross—Washington, DC, politicos—decided to open a wine bar after working together on John Kerry's 2004 presidential bid. Four years later, they launched Cork. Their Old World–dominated list includes a “Still Curious” section of lesser-known appellations, like the Loire's Savennières. Small plates by chef Ron Tanaka, formerly of CityZen, are just as thoughtful: For instance, he cures trout overnight with lemon zest, juniper berries and cloves, then serves it with fennel and toasted hazelnuts.</p>

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From Food & Wine , APR 2009

. Small plates by chef Ron Tanaka, formerly of CityZen, are just as thoughtful: For instance, he cures trout overnight with lemon zest, juniper berries and cloves, then serves it with fennel and...MORE>>

– Danny Bonvissuto Where to go Next: Wine bars

From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2008

French and Italian wines are the big draw, and you can choose from 41 varieties by the glass and 139 by the bottle....MORE>>

– Clara Sedlak Going Chic in Washington, D.C.

Last updated April 2009