Drinking Rosé in the Sunshine Keeps Tyber Creek’s Regulars Happy | Eater DC

"I own Tyber Creek with my husband Jonathan, a Bloomingdale wine bar whose inviting patio makes up half of our seating and has turned me into a bit of a weather stalker (I have six weather apps on my phone). We serve dishes like stuffed piquillo peppers and other items prepared in the wood‑fired oven left by the building’s previous occupant, Rustik Tavern, and we pour a lot of rosé — the rosé on tap is our number‑one seller across the whole menu. My background is in wine (I worked at a winery in Charlottesville and later at Total Wine & More), and with our general manager Leah Glantz I initially put together a wacky wine list but had to tone it down to neighborhood staples like sauvignon blanc and cabernet until customers learned to trust our recommendations and became more willing to try new things. The patio amplifies the seasonality here — spring and summer are busy, winter much quieter — and while it’s heartwarming to have regulars call out things like “the Brussel sprouts were amazing,” I’m glad I don’t live in the same neighborhood so I can keep some separation. Now, after a year of data, I’m excited to use that information to refine the menu and operations heading into our second year." - Adele Chapin