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I’ve been intrigued by Zola Wine & Kitchen since it opened in the cute little 9th Street Corridor in Penn Quarter a little over a year ago. I remember walking past it in December 2008 and noticing how clever their window display was (red ornaments hung in suspended egg beaters) and wondering what the modern space was.

After some research I realized that Zola Wine & Kitchen is a one stop shop for wine classes, cooking classes, wine shopping and dining. It’s a veritable do it all kind of place. Monday through Friday between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM you can stop in for a $10 pre-determined lunch (Tomorrow: Lamb Cassoulet, Cranberry Beans, Red Pepper Sauce) and if you’re not one for surprises the menu is always online or you can opt to have it emailed to you. The $10 is quite the steal considering it's partner restaurant, Zola, is a bit more expensive to dine at.

If you can’t make it there for lunch, they offer a FREE wine tasting every Friday from 5-7 PM. The tasting is with one of their reps and includes their weekly pick paired with their artisan cheeses. If wine isn’t your thing (it’s my thing) Zola W&K also provides several options for cooking classes. There is a class for everyone (like Pizza Time!) and the prices are rather reasonable, considering you get to take the class, use their ingredients and eat your creation! If you don’t think your creation is worth eating, however, you might want to stick to the wine class.

All the information you need can be found online, including ordering lunch for pick-up or securing a slot in one of the cooking classes.

Zola Wine & Kitchen

505 9th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 639-WINE

Links:
Zola Wine & Kitchen Website
Critic Review from the Washington Post