Here's a nod for the handcrafted wine-cooler concept.... Maybe I enjoy them so much because they take me back to Bartles-and-James-inspired high school shenanigans.
Federal is solid. There is a lot of artisan pizza competition these days, and I don't know if it's the best in town, but it's definitely got a good vibe and creative ideas.
I'll be back, and I eagerly await the next upward offering...