Evo Bistro

For my friend Alyssa's birthday, her BF, JP chose a very out of the way bistro in McLean based on a Washingtonian review called Evo Bistro.  These friends are wine people and this was a unique way to indulge in such a hobby.  At this wine bar, they combined technology with the art of wine, allowing you to free flow taste a selection of about 40-50 wines.  My favorite was the 3 Ring Shiraz from Australia.  Its described as a dense purple accompanied by a flamboyant, extroverted bouquet of blackberries, white flowers, earth and a background oak.  Alyssa tasted a bit of chocolate at the end too.  The tapas style food at evo was hit or miss.  The hit really hit it out of the park -- and that was the scallops with a caper vinaigrette.  I lapped up the sauce with bread it was so good.  The miss was definitely the overcooked shrimp.  The atmosphere was cozy and friendly.  The staff helpful and knowledgable.  I will be returning to Evo.  It's a perfect place for a small event.