Wine Down on Market

09/25/2026

🦀 Weekend Feature: Maryland-Style Crab Cakes

There’s a reason crab cakes are a classic—and ours are all about the crab.

House-made with jumbo lump crab, seasoned simply with Old Bay and parsley, then served with a spicy remoulade, house mashed potatoes, and broccolini.

🍷 Our pairing pick: Yalumba Unwooded Chardonnay. Its fresh, bright style is a beautiful match for the richness of the crab cakes without overpowering their delicate flavor—and that crisp acidity plays especially well with the creamy, slightly spicy remoulade.

A little taste of the coast, right here on Market Street.

Join us this weekend and enjoy them while they’re on the menu. 🦀🥂

09/24/2026

Sweet, savory, and made for a glass of wine. 🍷

This week’s featured Brie & Cranberry Flatbread brings together creamy sliced Brie, sweet craisins, toasted walnuts, and fresh arugula, finished with a drizzle of hot honey.

It’s that perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and just a little savory — and even better when shared.

Pair it with a glass of your favorite wine, or make it an excuse to try one of our new wine flights and discover something new.

Grab someone who loves wine as much as you do and come share a flatbread with us. 🍷✨

09/24/2026

We are hiring a server &/or bartender position-
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality — someone who likes connecting with people, takes pride in creating a great experience, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the details.

🍷 What we’re looking for:
• Someone warm, friendly, and confident with guests
• Dependable and ready to be part of a team
• Able to stay organized and composed during a busy service
• Someone who takes pride in the details
• Willing to learn and be coached
• Interested in expanding their knowledge of wine, cocktails, food, and hospitality
• Previous serving or bartending experience is preferred

You don’t need to know everything about wine when you walk through our doors. Curiosity and a willingness to learn matter. We’ll help you build your knowledge so you can confidently guide guests through our wine list, cocktails, menu, and pairings.

Our team is built around Approachable Excellence, Consistency, Quality Without Compromise, and Genuine Hospitality — high standards without the stuffiness.
And we believe you should be able to enjoy where you work, too.
✨ Shift meals
✨ Employee dining discounts
✨ Flexible, predictable scheduling
✨ Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a restaurant where you can continue learning and growing, we’d like to meet you.
📩 Send your résumé to [email protected]
or stop in and apply in person.
📍 Wine Down on Market
701 Market Street | Downtown Parkersburg, WV
Come grow with us. 🍷

09/23/2026

☕🍂 Fall cocktails are back.

Our Espresso Old Fashioned is bringing all the cozy fall vibes—with a little kick. Made with Woodford Reserve, rich espresso and just the right touch of sweetness, it’s bold, smooth and pretty much made for sipping this time of year.

Prefer something a little sweeter? Meet the Cinnamon Toast Lattini—creamy, cozy and dessert-like in all the best ways. 🤎

Both are available this week AND during Saturday Brunch, because espresso in cocktail form absolutely counts as brunch. 😉

🥃 Espresso Old Fashioned — bold, rich & bourbon-forward
🤎 Cinnamon Toast Lattini — sweet, creamy & cozy

Saturday Brunch | September 26 | 11AM–2PM

Come for brunch. Stay for the fall cocktails. 🍂🥂
Reservations recommended, or stop in and see us!

09/21/2026

🍂 Cozy Comforts of Fall — 5-Course Wine Dinner 🍷

There’s something about fall that makes us crave the dishes that are warm, rich, and just a little indulgent. So for our next Wine Dinner, Chef Autumn is leaning all the way into the season.

Join us Monday, October 19 at 6 PM for Cozy Comforts of Fall — five thoughtfully created courses, each paired with a wine selected to complement the flavors of the dish.

Here’s a peek at the menu:

🍄 Creamy Wild Mushroom & Black Garlic Soup
Baby portabella & button mushrooms, cream, thyme and black garlic

🍎 Harvest Salad
Mixed greens, butternut squash, apples, craisins, walnuts, feta and maple Dijon vinaigrette

🍂 Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut squash, garlic & ricotta-filled ravioli with sage brown butter and Parmesan

🥩 Apple Cider Braised Short Ribs
Pumpkin & sweet potato purée, collard greens and braise reduction

🥕 Maple Pecan Carrot Cake Cobbler
Classic carrot cake, roasted pecans, shortbread crumble, maple cream cheese drizzle and cinnamon

And, of course, each course will have its own wine pairing — we’re still tasting and choosing just the right wines to bring everything together. 🍷

Monday, October 19 | 6 PM
$133.35 per person — tax & gratuity included

Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred.

Five courses. Five wines. All the flavors that make fall feel like fall.

🍁 Seats for our wine dinners are limited, so grab yours and join us for a cozy evening at Wine Down. 681-588-0425 to purchase your tickets

09/21/2026

🥂 Brunch plans? We’ve got you covered.

Join us Saturday, September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM for brunch at Wine Down!

We’ve changed things up a little this time, including a new take on our French Toast and a Steak, Egg & Brie Croissant Sandwich that may just become your new brunch favorite. 🥐🍳🥩

And because brunch deserves a great cocktail…

🍊 Mimosas
🍅 Bloody Marys
☕ Espresso Old Fashioneds

Come hungry, grab your favorite people, and settle in for a leisurely Saturday brunch.

Reservations are recommended, but feeling spontaneous? Walk-ins are always welcome—just stop by!

See you Saturday! 🥂 681-588-0425

09/19/2026

🍷 Our wine list got a refresh!

We’ve changed things up to make finding a wine you’ll love even easier.

Our bottles are now organized by varietal, so whether you already know you’re in the mood for a Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay—or you just want to explore—it’s easier to find your way around the list.

And if you’re in the mood to try something new, we’ve created new wine flights designed to make exploring different wines fun, approachable, and maybe even introduce you to a new favorite.

Of course, we kept plenty of the bottles you already know and love, too.

Come explore the new list. Stick with an old favorite, discover something unexpected, or let us help you find the perfect pour. 🍷

Wine should be an experience—not an intimidating one.

09/18/2026

There’s something about slow-braised short ribs that says fall is almost here. 🍷🍂

This weekend’s feature is Italian Short Ribs — Italian-seasoned short ribs, slowly braised in red wine until tender, served over creamy Parmesan polenta with roasted tomatoes and finished with a rich reduction from the braise.

And we have the perfect wine to pour alongside it. 🍷

Try it with one of our newest additions, Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo — a medium-bodied, dry Italian red with notes of ripe plum, black cherry, wild berries and sweet baking spices. Its vibrant acidity and balanced tannins complement the richness of the short ribs beautifully, while its savory finish feels right at home with the tomatoes and red wine braise.

Italian short ribs + Montepulciano = a pairing made for the weekend.

Join us and settle in — this one is worth slowing down for.

09/18/2026

See you all on Friday 🍾🍷🍸

The last Meet Me On Market in 2026 is tomorrow from 5 - 7:30 p.m.! Enjoy a special Art After Hours event at the Parkersburg Art Center with three new exhibits opening alongside raffles, music, extended hours, the PODA and more!

09/17/2026

🍂 A new season is coming to Wine Down…

Our Fall Menu is almost here, which means it’s time to say goodbye to some of the summer dishes you’ve been loving.

If there’s a summer favorite you’ve been meaning to have just one more time—this is your sign. 🍷

Stop in this week, order your favorites, and enjoy those last tastes of summer before Chef Autumn makes the seasonal switch.

And don’t worry… what’s coming next is going to make saying goodbye a little easier. 😉