Sonya Hu
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Lovely spot for brunch, especially if you love a good glass (or four) of wine. This restaurant is massive, which is shocking for anything in downtown DC, and, while it was pretty empty when we first arrived at 11 AM, it was about 70% full by the time we left. I got the salmon cobb salad, which was excellent; the veggies were super fresh, and the salmon was flaky, tender, and well-seasoned. The chunks of lettuce were a smidge large, so I did have to cut the salad as I ate, and the dressing didn't reach the center of most of the chunks, but, if you managed to assemble the perfectly balanced bite, it was incredible.
The star of the show was, of course, the wines. The Sixty Vines classic is a flight of four half-glasses, but you can also adjust that number up or down depending on your preference. We opted to sample three different white wines and an orange wine, and they were all outstanding. You get to choose each glass that you want to include; I love the flexibility and range of choice, but it can be a bit intimidating, especially for someone who doesn't know a ton about wine. To help the indecisive and uneducated guests (aka me) along, it would be great if they could have a few pre-selected or recommended flight options to choose from, but the servers are also super helpful and definitely willing to answer any questions too.