Food

Where to Find Wine Deals During DC Restaurant Week

Bottle and glass specials to match your meal.

Many of my friends look forward to this particular week in August as a time when their children head back to school and some form of order and structure returns to the household. But for me, it means only one thing: Restaurant Week.

The promotion runs through Sunday—although many places are extending it—and features three-course lunches for $22 and three-course dinners for $35. As a bonus, some restaurants are also featuring discount wine pairings. A few noteworthy offerings:

Glover Park’s Slate Wine Bar is featuring thoughtful pairings ($20 for three half-glass pours), including the Quinta Encontro is a red blend from chef Danny Lledó’s native Portugal that complements the duck-breast egg rolls.

G by Mike Isabella, which is extending RW through August 30th, offers two options alongside its Italian-American fare: a $29 flight of three wines and a premium selection for $39.

At Equinox, you can supplement Todd Grey’s menu—which has a few vegan alternatives—with a $22 pairing.

Vidalia—which is known for especially generous Restaurant Week menus— is pouring some exceptional whites (Famille Perrin Viognier Blend Côtes du Rhône) and reds (Roblar Cabernet) for $10.50 a glass.

Free is my favorite four-letter word, and restaurateur Ashok Bajaj is pouring a complimentary glass of red or white at several of his places, including Ardeo+Bardeo, Bibiana, the Oval Room, Nopa Kitchen + Bar, and 701. Wines will differ depending on location.