Press 626 Wine Bar

Top choice in Virginia


Embracing the Slow Food movement, this charming place in the Ghent district has a small but well-judged menu, with something to suit most tastes and budgets. The cheese and charcuterie plates are particularly good. Its wine selection is global and interesting, and its popular program of events includes wine seminars.


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