Washington, D.C. - September 25, 2007

Flight of Fancy

Veritas Wine Bar

Security confiscated your mango blueberry lube (it was bigger than three ounces). And the a-hole ticket agent seated you next to a 400-pounder who took up half your seat (apparently asking for an upgrade really is a crime).

Bastards.

For hassle-free flights, head to Veritas, the new wine bar that offers flights of vino from across the globe.

Get on board with tasting choices like Three Deadly Zins or Sexy Syrah, choose from the collection of more than 180 bottles, or sip from the lengthy by-the-glass menu.

No time to cool your jets and thumb through the extensive wine list? Get one of the knowledgeable bartenders to pick something from the focal point of the bar — a state-of-the-art wine dispenser with special varietals on display.

They also offer cheese flights (like Two Cows and a Blue) and a charcuterie menu (try the canard à l’orange) to complement the wines. And, not to be left out, real beer lovers can choose from eight hand-selected brews.

Giving new meaning to the friendly skies.

Veritas Wine Bar, 2031 Florida Avenue NW, at Connecticut Avenue (202-265-6270 or veritasdc.com).