All Things BLACK,  DC,  Drinks

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.


Discover more from Flights and Foods

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

4,254 Comments

  • Deluna4d

    Having read this I thought it was very enlightening. I appreciate you finding the time and effort to put this article together. I once again find myself personally spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worthwhile!|

  • Deluna4d

    Just desire to say your article is as astonishing. The clarity to your post is simply nice and that i can think you are an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to take hold of your feed to keep up to date with approaching post. Thanks one million and please continue the rewarding work.|

  • Inatogel

    Wow, this article is mind-blowing! The author has done a fantastic job of delivering the information in an compelling and educational manner. I can’t thank him enough for sharing such priceless insights that have undoubtedly enlightened my knowledge in this subject area. Hats off to her for creating such a work of art!

  • Bk8

    I feel this is among the such a lot vital information for me. And i’m satisfied studying your article. However wanna remark on some common things, The site taste is wonderful, the articles is really excellent : D. Excellent job, cheers

  • Bk8

    Thank you for sharing all these wonderful threads. In addition, an excellent travel and medical insurance system can often relieve those problems that come with visiting abroad. Some sort of medical crisis can soon become costly and that’s likely to quickly impose a financial load on the family’s finances. Putting in place the suitable travel insurance program prior to leaving is well worth the time and effort. Cheers

  • Deluna4d

    My partner and I absolutely love your blog and find nearly all of your post’s to be exactly what I’m looking for. can you offer guest writers to write content for you personally? I wouldn’t mind writing a post or elaborating on a lot of the subjects you write concerning here. Again, awesome site!|

  • what is the national sport of india

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for your blog. You have some really good posts and I feel I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some content for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please blast me an email if interested. Kudos!

error: Content is protected !!