Slate Wine Bar at 2404 Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park is closed for renovations as chef and owner Danny Lledo finishes creating his vision for a second restaurant upstairs named Xiquet. In addition, he is renovating the Slate first floor space to expand the bar area while adjusting the menu. Danny is hopeful Slate will re-open by mid-August, and Xiquet will open a couple of weeks later. For practical purposes in dealing with city procedures, this schedule could be delayed a

DC's annual Restaurant Week is next week from Monday, August 14th to Sunday August 20th. Two restaurants in Glover Park will be participating this year: Casolare and Slate Wine Bar. Casolare, an upscale coastal Italian restaurant, opened at the Kimpton Glover Park hotel last year, and Slate Wine Bar, a new-American bistro, has been a fixture in Glover Park for many years now. Both will offer brunch, lunch and dinner typically on a discounted prix fixe limited 3-course menu.