The Curious Grape is back and better than ever!!

Located next door to the Energy Club, the new store is even more fun than before! Come by and check out our well-known selection of wines, beers, cheeses, and chocolates. You'll still see the familiar faces of our friendly staff and we look forward to seeing all of you and being able to show you around the new Grape space.

The NEW Curious Grape has expanded to include a fabulous restaurant.  Our chef has designed a menu of wine-friendly fare to match an impressive lineup of wines served by the glass and bottle.  There is also a fantastic selection of beers on draft and in bottle.

We have also opened a cafe featuring a variety of specialty coffees, espresso beverages, pastries, and sandwiches.

Thank you all so much for your loyalty and your patience as we have worked to bring you an even more amazing Curious Grape.

For parties of more than 8 guests please contact Megan or Lauren at 703-671-8700.

Dishes with two prices are available in full and half portions to allow you to share with friends, create your own mini wine dinner or keep it simple and select a single, substantial dish.

STARTERS

lightly-cured yellow tail with preserved lemon, fresh chile, cumin seed, & radish salad* ^NGI 11

salad of spring lettuces & herbs aged mahon cheese, and moscatel walnut oil vinaigrette ^{V, NGI} 7

virginia-grown asparagus with meyer lemon vinaigrette, soft boiled egg & speck ham ^NGI * 9

roasted heirloom beets with toasted almonds, beet greens, grape must & fresh horseradish ^{V, NGI} 9

warm baby artichokes with spring garlic, mint, red chile & crispy bread crumbs ^V 9

cremini mushroom soup with toasted sunflower seed & preserved mushrooms ^{V, NGI} 7

carnaroli rice fritters with saffron, sage & fontina val d’aosta   5/9

braised pork empanadas with cilantro, pumpkin seed salsa & crème fraiche  5/9

ENTREES

russet potato gnocchi with yellowfoot mushrooms, snap peas & spring garlic ^V 10/19

pan-roasted swordfish with greek gigonde beans, fiddlehead ferns, taggiasca olives & orange    ^NGI 24

lemongrass shrimp with roasted peanuts, thai basil, rice noodles, cucumber & tamarind vinaigrette^NGI 9/17

pan-roasted sea scallops with black rice, bok choy & plum wine beurre blanc ^NGI 12/23

spice-roasted chicken with green onion polenta, braised kale & tomato ^NGI 10/19

penne pasta in a vietnamese spiced  pork and beef  bolognese ragu  10/19

red wine braised lamb shoulder with swiss chard, rosemary & glazed turnips ^NGI 23

coffee and cacao-rubbed beef tenderloin with potato-fennel gratin, spinach & malbec bordelaise ^NGI *  28

V=vegetarian          NGI=no added gluten ingredients in this dish

Please note that we are not an allergen-free facility.  All dishes are prepared in a kitchen that uses wheat, dairy, shellfish, nuts, and peanuts.

*Please note that consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness

We hope you’ll explore our site or, better yet, drop by and see how we can make the world of wine more fun and exciting for you!

Wine A carefully-chosen, rotating wine selection drawn from every major region of the world, with the focus on finding the best values at every price level.	Cheese An excellent selection of the world’s top cheeses, cheese accompaniments, and accessories, all selected and presented by knowledgeable cheese specialists.	Chocolate The area’s largest selection of the world’s top chocolates, featuring the most sought-after brands, including Vosges, Amedei, Valrhona, Michel Cluizel, and many, many more.
Unique Gifts We have everything they really want, from wine and wine accessories to thoughtfully-arranged, custom gift baskets. Not sure of their taste? A beautifully wrapped Curious Grape gift certificate is always welcome.	Beer Check out the selection at The Curious Grape! With the focus on some of the world’s top beers, our selection includes the best brands from Belgium, including Trappist ales from Orval, Chimay, and Rochefort.

And most of whom are Certified Specialists of Wine! Other services we offer:

• A full-time private event department that stands ready to prepare and present a fun, fast-paced, private wine tasting event, designed just for you!
• Weekly educational, informative, and just plain fun in-store wine tastings and seminars designed by Certified Wine Educator and Curious Grape President Suzanne McGrath.

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No matter what kind of group you're hosting, a custom tasting is a great way to get the party started! Fun, fast-paced, and informative, our tastings cover all the bases of great entertaining, leaving you to relax, mingle, nosh, or network at a location of your choosing or in our beautiful private event space. When it’s this easy and affordable, there’s no reason not to:

• Go on an in-depth exploration of one of the world's wine regions with your wine tasting buddies
• Take your next outdoor barbecue up a notch with an outrageous selection of great wines for grilling
• Host an elegant shower for a bride-to-be
• Take a spin through the world's top chocolates with some chocoholic friends
• Get the nod as the coolest boss by offering a "Wine 101" tasting as a reward or team-building exercise for your staff

The possibilities are endless! No matter what type of event you have in mind, we'll handle all the details, from wine, cheese, and chocolate recommendations, to preparation, decoration, delivery and clean up. Plus, with a Certified Wine Educator* and nine Certified Specialists of Wine* on our staff, you're guaranteed an informative presentation by someone who knows wine!

Arranging an event is easy and affordable! For more information and a custom proposal, contact Private Event Manager Megan Sewak-Whildin  ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Lauren Snyder ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or reach us at 703.671.8700.

*Certified by the Society of Wine Educators