A New Black Owned & Woman Owned Wine Store
The Urban Grape, one of the country’s most successful independently-owned wine stores, comes to DC.
We have a small wine cooler under the counter in the kitchen that we try to keep stocked. It is easy to grab a bottle of wine off a shelf to go with dinner on a weeknight, but when the weekend comes shopping and restocking the house is my happy place.
In larger stores it is not always easy to shop intentionally. There are not always signs, and sometimes store staff is unable to readily identify a brand I am trying to find. The Urban Grape is a Black owned and woman owned wine store based in Boston and they just opened their second location here in DC.
One of the country’s most successful independently-owned wine stores, is driven by a mission of building community through beverage. The Urban Grape’s DC location is in the Shaw neighborhood, a historically Black DC neighborhood. Shaw is home to Howard University and the historic Howard Theatre. The store stocks a wine for every palate, including many Black owned, woman owned, and LGBTQ+ owned varietals.
TJ and Hadley Douglas operate with a focus on hospitality and access at the forefront. Their commitment to hospitality is evident through the warm welcomes received as soon as you step inside The Urban Grape DC. I spoke with TJ and Hadley about the opening of their newest location, their internship program, and how they are making wine more accessible. Head over to Flights and Foods on YouTube or watch the interview below.
The Urban Grape sells a wide variety of wine; however, they also carry spirits, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Urban Grape DC is located at 1301 9th St NW, Washington, DC, USA. Follow @UrbanGrape for events and free tastings.
6 Comments
zoritoler imol
Nice read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he just bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch! “One who’s our friend is fond of us one who’s fond of us isn’t necessarily our friend.” by Geoffrey F. Albert.
missav xxx
I think this is onee oof thee sufh a lot significnt
information ffor me. Andd i amm glsd reading your article.
Howeverr want too commetary oon some basic issues, Thhe sire taste iis perfect, the articles iis in point oof
fact excellent : D. Good process, cheers
empadronamiento alhaurin de la torre
Only wanna comment on few general things, The website style and design is perfect, the subject matter is real great. “Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.” by Edward Young.
cbd douleur
I’m just commenting to make you know what a useful discovery my wife’s child encountered viewing your site. She realized a lot of things, which include how it is like to have an excellent helping heart to let many more easily fully grasp various advanced subject areas. You undoubtedly did more than our expected results. I appreciate you for producing those powerful, safe, informative and cool tips on this topic to Tanya.
mobxvideos.com/id/eMUSJtMmNUvN
Wow, amazing blo layout! How long have youu beenn rrunning
a bpog for? yyou masde running a log glance easy.
The entire look of your site iis wonderful, lett alone
the content material!
drover sointeru
This design is spectacular! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Fantastic job. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!