What do you like to do on chilly, wet Saturdays? A determined and cold rain is soothing DC into a slumber today. This means I'm staying in and casting envious little glances at last weekend's full dance card: hiking in the autumn woods, a crafty pop-up shop, a dance festival (breakdance, Flamenco and ballet under one roof!), and a chocolatey, Bacchus-approved resuscitation.
My first stop along this trip down short-term memory lane is Co Co Sala's celebration of DC Wine Week, which I reviewed on ReadySetDC. If you plan to visit DC, well, ever, you will want to pay close attention to this one and share it on Facebook with others who might like this tip for their next trip...
The DC Wine Week concept was concocted, appropriately, on a cocktail napkin. Founders Lisa Byrne and Vanessa French designed the week-long celebration around a brilliantly simple pairing: good wine and great conversation. In the spirit of inclusiveness and support of local business, Lisa and Vanessa welcomed a variety of merchants and events – tastings, custom DCWW menus, classes and a waterfront fitness training session – from Alexandria to Chevy Chase.
Great wine and conversation moved to Co Co Sala Chocolate Lounge & Boutique, where a tasting of sweets and bubbly in the bar’s warm candle-lit atmosphere made work-weary wine enthusiasts sigh “TGIF”. Attentive bartenders treated visitors to Prosecco, an ombre selection of chocolate (from white to 72% cacao), and a very special cupcake complete with instructions. The chocolate cupcake featured three delicious textures – moist cake, light-as-a-cloud mousse frosting and crunchy cocoa nibs – as well as a wine chaser. Equal parts chic and fun means this tasting is sure to sell out again next year. (Envision “Occupy Co Co Sala” signs populating F St should this tasting disappear from next year’s DCWW offering.)
A mini retreat, this event alone is enough to make you sign up now for DC Wine Week 2012 and toast to weekends at Co Co Sala throughout the year.
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