Sloughing our way through Dulles airport to our gate to take off to Frankfurt, I was happy to see a Vino Volo tasting bar sitting right next to our gate. Vino Volo began a push into airports in 2006 is up to nine locations including one each in Baltimore Washington International and Washington Dulles. Interesting to not e that they are only in airports (In Dulles, they’re located in Concourse C aka the United concourse). Instead of getting some “lite” version of a restaurant (Chili’s To Go!), you’re getting the real deal. Take a seat in a comfy chair and have a glass of wine or go through a flight before you get on your flight.
They offer some eclectic dishes (available in small and large) that stretch the usual airport meal options. Their suggestions for the California Kings wine flight were: Broccoli Mushroom Pastry, Chickpea and Sausage Chili, Cab Sauv Braised Pork Tacos. Pretty mouthwatering fare to show down on while your listen for yet another update on your delayed flight.
They did a nice job with the decor. You don’t feel like you’re sitting in some cheap knockoff airport bar drinking overpriced beer. You feel like you’re in a nice wine bar, passing some time before being herded onto a United flight with no legroom and no seat back TVs. Just make sure you get through your glass before the final boarding call.
October 4th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Thanks for the info!
I’ve got to check these out. I spend a lot of time in BWI and occasionally Dulles.
October 5th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Yeah I try to fly out of BWI as much as possible but Dulles flies everywhere so I’m down there sometimes. Too bad I hate United.
October 7th, 2008 at 4:44 am
Also worth noting how knowledgeable, helpful and friendly the staff is. One guy even remembered us upon a return visit. Way above airport bar expectations.