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A barrel of wine can work more miracles than a church full of Saints
~Italian Proverb

    Private Mixology Classes

    Learn the basics of a well-stocked home bar! Wisdom is now offering private Mixology classes.  These classes are great for the novice and intermediate home Mixologist.   You’ll learn everything you need to know from how to use the proper, basic bar utensils to which staple liquors and liqueurs are necessary for home bar tending. [...]

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    Vote for the Gintender!

    Calling all Gintender faithfuls! The Gintender (Erik Holzherr) is up for Best Mixologist  in the Washington City Paper’s “Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll”! Vote here so he can bring home the gold!  

    V-Day at Church & State

    Slip in to Church and State before or after dinner for a luscious cocktail and truffle pairing this Valentines Day from 6-10 p.m.  After scouring the city for local artisan sweet bits, chef mixologist Tammy and I  stumbled onto J. Chocolatier in Georgetown. Though not a secret to treasure hunters in the area, it was [...]

    Super Bowl XLVI At Wisdom…More Than Just Beer And Pizza

    Who says the Super Bowl has to be only about beer and pizza? Why not enjoy a cocktail too? Join Wisdom for Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday. Not sure who’s playing? Neither are we! But that’s no reason not to throw back a few. View the Super Bowl the way it was meant to be [...]

    The Gintender Talks about Gin…on the Radio

    Check out The Gintender breaking down everything you ever wanted to know about Gin on Foodie and the Beast with David and Nycci Nellis. Click here to listen. Note: The Gintender starts talking around 20 minutes into the program. Enjoy!

    Fernet Branca: Not for the faint of heart…or stomach

    It’s often referred to as the “liqueur of Hades”.  To say it’s an “acquired taste” is a vast understatement.  Salon.com even dubbed it “the trendy dink that makes you gag.” So, what the hell is it and why would anyone want to drink? Already quite popular in Italy and parts of Europe, Fernet Branca continues to grow [...]

    The NEW 7 Deadly Sins at Church and State

    Church and State has a brand new 7 Deadly Sins menu to meet your every burning desire. How many times can you sin in a single night? And don’t worry, at Church and State, Ye shalt not be Judged. Which one will be your favorite vice?

    FREE DC Brau Tasting at Wisdom

    Come try the local taste of DC at Wisdom as they offer a rare FREE beer tasting TONIGHT, Jan. 19th. Not only will we be serving up FREE locally brewed DC Brau, but you will also have the chance to meet the Brau’s brew master who will be making a guest appearance. This won’t just [...]

    New Pound Menu at Wisdom

    Wisdom has an exciting new food menu thanks to Pound (on the Hill). Look forward to trying some of these great dishes while you are enjoying your cocktails! Hummus and pita 8oz hummus, toasted pita Pastrami melt Panini Rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, spicy mustard, thinly sliced pastrami Tuna melt Panini Pumpernickel, hot and sweet [...]

    Tango and Cocktails in Eastern Market

    The GINtender is proud to announce that we are the official caterers of Eastern Market Tango! We’ll be slinging smooth, sexy concoctions while you get your Milonga on. Never tangoed before?  No worries! We have plenty of liquid courage (our own fresh, original Sangria) to get those limbs movin’! Instructors are available on Thursdays and [...]

    New Winter Menu at The Bat

    Fruit Bat’s Winter menu is finally here featuring a few hot beverages to keep you warm until summer! Drop it like its Hot (Seasonal Hot Libations) $6 Hot BAToddy Double Rye Whiskey, orange liqueur and your choice of hot tea (green, berry, or mint) REDRUM CIDER House made Ginger-Apple Cider with your choice of Cruzan [...]


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    FREE DC Brau Tasting at Wisdom

    Come try the local taste of DC at Wisdom as they offer a rare FREE beer tasting TONIGHT, Jan. 19th. …

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    Mixology Classes

    Private Mixology Classes

    Learn the basics of a well-stocked home bar! Wisdom is now offering private Mixology classes.  Thes…

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    Church and State

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    V-Day at Church & State

    Slip in to Church and State before or after dinner for a luscious cocktail and truffle pairing this …

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    New Winter Menu at The Bat

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    Super Bowl XLVI At Wisdom…More Than Just Beer And Pizza

    Who says the Super Bowl has to be only about beer and pizza? Why not enjoy a cocktail too? Join Wisd…

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