First and Third is a very pleasant experience and, as the youth say nowadays, such a vibe. The…read moreplaylist was my jam! The front of the shop sells clothing, dresses, and all sorts of home goods. The rear bar and lounge area is quite fun and comfortable. The bartender makes all sorts of cocktails and pours wines. There is usually a special cocktail of the day. Mine was delicious, and the lounge was an escape from the heat. Please stop in and say hello to the friendly owner Liz.

I never actually made it to the venue. Over the years I have seen many acts at this venue, all acts…read moreI have seen were held indoors. We had tickets to see Chicago Farmer a few week back, I have been wanting to see this act for a long time so I was very excited. It was a very warm weekend. My friends and I could not figure out from the website or the tickets if this was scheduled as an indoors show or outdoors. I figured the best way to find out was to actually call the venue. I called the venue the evening before and asked if it was going to be an indoor or outdoor show. The gentleman that I talked talked to never really answered if it was indoor or outdoors, but eventually told me it was scheduled to be outdoors, and if the weather was an issue it would move indoors. Trying to plan ahead, since I had never seen an outdoor show, I asked the gentleman on the phone if patrons brought their own lawn chairs for outside shows. This was new to me and I wanted to be prepared for my evening. The gentleman on the phone was very rude and told me if I would've read my tickets I would've had the answers to all these questions. I feel like I looked in the proper places to get these answers and then I looked again after I got off the phone with him, nowhere on the tickets did it explain whether or not it was an indoor and outdoor show and if it was an outdoor show that patrons were to bring their own lawn chairs. What should've been an easy informative phone call to the venue ended up leaving a very bad taste in my mouth. I was planning on heading out with a group of eight of us, we would've spent a decent amount of money at the venue. After the conversation with the gentleman on the phone, I discussed the issue with my friends, and we decided that we were going to choose not to spend our money at that venue. I hope that this is not common practice to be rude to customers as they're trying to gather information about a concert that they were looking forward to seeing. It is a beautiful, fun establishment that I hope to enjoy in the future.

This place is great. Their wines are flavorful and plentiful. Service is great and the staff is…read morevery knowledgeable of the varieties of wines. There are plenty of seating options inside and outside. There is even a bocce ball court! Wish I could be in town when it starts to get cooler outside. They do have nights with live music which rocks the house!

While the inside is very charming, the wait time and staff are not…read more My wife, my son, and I ordered a pizza that took nearly an hour to get to our table. No communication from the wait staff about the wait, no apologies; nothing. We had to go up twice to the counter to check on our order. They acted nonplussed, as if this was how things are supposed to be run and that we were the crazy ones. No one came to check on us after we got our drinks. Clearly, they were disorganized. When we finally got our pizza, and cut it ourselves, the pizza flopped down, causing all the toppings to slide off. That's not how a pizza is supposed to act if it's fully cooked. Save yourself some time and just go to La Piazza in Springfield instead.

The little stove is an unbelievable little gem in town that really doesn't offer much in terms of…read morefood but it is hands down one of the best wood fire oven establishments you will visit. The chef clearly knows what he's doing, eveything is fresh, the foccacia is to die for and the staff and ownership are always friendly. The hours can stink if you are driving from Springfield but it's worth it.

A small but inviting establishment. Enjoyed the live music and the fantastic wine. Wish I could…read moreremember what brand I was drinking. Oh well, gives me an excuse to go back and find out another time. Hopefully sooner than later.

When I went to Springfield, IL one weekend to handle some personal business, I stopped in It's All…read moreAbout Wine to meet my former colleague for a glass of wine and catch up with one another. I remember this place very well for when I lived in Springfield, IL. It is a good hangout spot to unwind and relax with a glass of wine. It was packed when I arrived, and I waited about 10-15 minutes before I was helped by one of the staff members, but I when I did get a glass of wine and hung out with my former colleague, I was able to unwind and enjoy myself. It's All About Wine is a great wine bar/shop with a good selection of wine and knowledgeable staff who can help you pick out the right bottle of wine for you. It's a cool hang out spot with table and chairs outside the store as well to hang out outside with friends with a glass of wine. If you go to Springfield, IL and want a place to hang out with, I would recommend It's All About Wine.

I went to lunch here with friends one Saturday and was quite pleased…read more I had the Spinach Salad with Shrimp. It was a generous portion, and the shrimp was plentiful. My friend had the Roasted Brie, which was also tasty. Service was very good, and the vibe was very nice, modern, and unhurried. I also enjoyed a well-made martini. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to family and friends.

I was very disappointed in our dinner here for the very first time. Typically everything is top…read morenotch. The Focaccia had no taste , we sent it back and got the backed Brie which was extremely runny and really not much flavor. Thankfully the Cacio e Pepe was good.

We had been to this place several times years ago when we lived in BloNo, and always had a great…read moreexperience. When we were back visiting recently, we decided to stop back in. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there were people in there, but still quiet, which was nice. We sat at the bar, and our server was helpful and checked us without being overbearing. The menu selection is great - not too small, not too big. Wines from different US locations, but also France, Italy, etc., so a nice option for everyone. They also had a board with special limited releases. We each had our own glass of wine and shared a third to try 3 different wines. Their prices are super reasonable, and they have quality selections. We also ordered some cheese to snack on. Delicious charcuterie options, as well as some other items like The Rock's hummus - yum! This is such a gem for the area. You can also take items home and shop from their storefront. Nice staff and a thoughtful menu. We will be back next time we are in town!

Got our drinking on at this Normal wine bar. It happens to be located close to the ISU campus…read more Stave doesn't get many students. Mostly because they're elsewhere slamming bad beers and Jell-O shots probably. That leaves more room for us here though. Choosing was made easier by the limited choices. It's got a wine list with only a few each of reds and whites, with quite a few California ones. They have some Italian ones too. Good prices for a glass. It's about $9 for a glass of the Sandhi. Basically this is a Chardonnay from the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California that is. It's about $2 for munchies such as apricots. They also have charcuterie boards with cheeses and meats. For sure it's a chill place compared to other bars on campus. It's open from the afternoons to the evenings. They're closed Sundays.

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

Enjoy the food, service is timely and friendly. Comfortable environment for families with kids…read moreand/or adults at the bar.

Nice little local bar and grill! The food was pretty good, we all loved the fries! The kids PB & J…read morewas literally a PB and jelly sandwich which was perfect for my daughter! Service was good, the waitress was nice. I got the cheeseburger and they forgot the bacon but I didn't care too much. She took the bacon off the bill. The menu has cash prices so if you plan on using a credit card I believe it was a 4% up charge.

We were there on a warm summer evening and dined outside where the classic downtown buildings…read moreprovided shade for the setting sun. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered drinks and two special appetizers, shrimp in a spicy cream sauce and pork belly bits with diced mango. Both were delicious. For our mains, we chose: Sassy Chicken Thighs and Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chop. The chicken thighs melted in my mouth. We spoke at length with the manager after our dinner and tried to guess the ingredients in the outstanding sauces. The sassy sauce had in addition to the honey and Dijon, some cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Not too spicy, just enough zip to make it interesting. The pork chop was also amazing. Tender and juicy with a cherry balsamic glaze. We would definitely recommend a visit and plan to return the next time we're in town.

The atmosphere was great above and beyond what I thought it would be. The charcuterie board was…read moreneat and I love the fact that we barely sat down and they offered us a free sample of wine to try. The price for the board was I think a little high not major but a little but a glass of wine was I think very competitive very good no matter where you are. My overall rating for this place is either a 4 or 4 1/2 out of 5. It was a great first experience and will go back again.

Victoria was the best server! She took care of my fiance and I and we will definitely be requesting…read moreher in the future.

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!