The Burnt Bridge Tasting Room is one of the better winery tasting rooms in the Vancouver area. The…read moreroom itself is cozy - there's a bar, there is an open seating area and then there is a kitchen/bar area that my GF describes as "the kitchen of her dreams" - that's where the catering magic happens If you like bold reds, Burnt Bridge is the place to be. Their whites are also exceptional, but vastly outnumbered by the reds. You can buy flights, you can buy glasses, you can fill growlers (!) or you can buy bottles/cases. I've been a member of their wine club for several years. As a club member, you get discounts on bottle and case purchases, you get several free tastings a month. On my last visit, my GF and I came in for a tasting, and got a snack while we were at it. I try to do this at least twice a month - being mindful that I'm likely to wind up walking out with more wine than I can drink in a month. I won't leave specific tasting notes on the wine, other than to note that it's all pretty exceptional. The snacks are variable, but always tasty. The pairings inevitably work well with the wines that are on the tasting flights on offer at any given time The staff is exceptionally friendly, and knowledgeable about both the wine and various events that are hosted at the facility. There are three or four events a month ranging from origami to trivia to karaoke... It all varies, it's all fun. Highly recommended!

Well, you know by my previous reviews, I'm always a supporter of local. At the recommendation of…read morefriends, we were made aware the (former?) owners of Burnt Bridge Cellars lived in our neighborhood. Of course, that meant we had to give it a try. Cool winter day, we decided to pop in for a flight mid-afternoon. Not full from lunch, not hungry for dinner, we decided to order their charcuterie bard. What they brought to our table did not disappoint! Brie, breads, jams, nuts, dried fruits, grapes... THE WORKS! The wine flight they brought was nicely presented and decently poured. We did enjoy trying the local wines, always good to enjoy your locally grown grapes in a glass of vino! Price was super fair considering how large the charcuterie board was and the nice pours. This is a great spot to check out on a random afternoon when you're looking to burn some time. The ambiance is warm and welcoming witha lovely staff!

I attended a private cooking class last week as a corporate holiday event. It was a blast! The…read moreteacher was organized and thorough with her preparations and cooking instructions. We had a group of around twelve people and everyone was kept occupied with some task, but not so busy that they couldn't sip their wine and chat. Once our meal was prepared, we sat down at one long table and enjoyed the fruits of our labor. I will certainly return again on my own, and I highly recommend this as a group activity. What's great is that Class Cooking is not only next door to Burnt Bridge Cellars but the same couple who owns Class Cooking also co-owns the winery. They utilize both spaces, at least for our private event. And the wine is delicious!

I wish i could give this business a rating, how ever - never had a chance…read more If you wake up with a sore throat and fever on the day of your scheduled the class, you better show up, regardless how you feel or who'm you may get sick in the process, otherwise kiss your money good bye! This business expect you to know that you may be sick the day of class SEVEN DAYS in advance, to be able to reschedule. How ever, to be able to read their policy on cancellation, you need a password to get to the Terms & Cancellation site. So schedule your summer cold carefully. They may be in the hospitality business - but not very hospitable. $80 lesson to learn!

We've been members of Bernard Griffin for nearly 2 years, and it's one of our favorite places in…read morethe area for wine. The tasting room at the waterfront is charming and honey, and staff always make you feel very comfortable and appreciated and well served As a winery tasting room, you may purchase whole bottles of wine, you may purchase glasses of select bottle bottles, and you may purchase tasting flights. All of the above is subject to change on a weekly basis, of course. They also offer snacks, also on a rotating basis. Very highly recommended, it's a great way to kill most of an hour if you happen to be on the waterfront and want to do something a little different. They are in a cluster with three other tasting rooms, so you can compare and contrast. Occasionally, there are promotions, where if you visit some number of them there is some kind of reward. Go check it out!

Absolutely love, love, love this rating room and being a wine club member. From the moment you…read morewalk in until the door closes behind you, you feel like family. The ladies are very in tune to what you are wanting to taste that day. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone has the best tasting experience! They have managed to turn a few of my non-wine drinking friends into wine drinkers!! It is one of the memberships I will not let go.

From start to end, our lunch was phenomenal!…read more We had a lovely table with stunning river views. Our seasonal flights were refreshing. The food was delicious, from our salad, to our entree, and finally dessert. By far the BEST service I've ever had. Lindsay was our server. She was very helpful, informative, attentive, and checked with us often. I asked her what her manager's name is, and she said Susie. Susie ~ you have a TOP NOTCH employee! I highly recommend making reservations in advance, which is what I did. We will be back!

Thirty five minutes I had to get a menu and had to walk up to the bar to get water…read more Ended up getting a beer for my husband. Was ready to buy dinner and at least one bottle of wine. but not today. Jared I was told was the waitstaff assigned to our table I never got to meet him. I've been to the other location totally good experience but although it's a nice building here it's uncanny how much you can be invisible at a restaurant. This is the worst experience I have ever had a restaurant anywhere. Speaking as a decade Yelper I don't like this type of review. But it's clear they need to work on customer service. At the time of this review we have been at the table 50 minutes with no table service response whatsoever. Staff walks past us. By contrast at the bar two staff members were helpful and pleasant and they were a sharp contrast to the other staff members we had seen. There was also a nice gentleman in a purple shirt that spoke to me when I had gone to get a menu, he appeared to be hosting but wasn't available when we arrived. I do not recommend this Willamette valley vineyards location *update, Jared did show up to the table 1 1/2 hours after we arrived. Maybe he was busy, but sadly he walked past us more than 7 times ( I stopped counting). He offered to bring me more water, I declined. He asked if we wanted anything but since we are leaving in ten minutes there's no point. Disappointed at least I'm confident that Jared was assigned to our table. Maybe he was having an off day. Question ‍ would you try this place again if you had my experience?

This place is great with such a fun and playful theme…read more The service was overall great and look forward to coming back While we didn't get a chance to try any of the food items, we did select wine and it was so good.

Fantastic!! Frose' all Day!! My gosh- so, delicious!! Our…read moreserver JC is adorable and so excited to share his story about the place!! Ambience is a cool vibe, the jams they are playing make holding still a challenge!! The decor is trendy and makes you feel like you're in someone's cool NYC loft apartment chilling!!! LOVE!!! Don't miss out on a good time- life is to be lived and wine is to be consumed!!!

Outstanding service. Lots of gluten free options which was great! Some of the best food we ever…read morehad. They had live music and the view on the river was stunning

To get the full impact of this location, I recommend sitting out on the patio overlooking the…read morewater. Otherwise it just feels like a retail store with a bunch of tables and chairs jammed in there, nothing really all that appealing, decor wise. Once you overlook that, you'll be good. The charcuterie board was nice fit for our tasting flight, with a nice pile of cheeses, meats olives, crackers, peppers and whatnot. Steak bites and sizzling mushrooms rounded out our food order but make sure you order some bread to sop up all that deliciousness - it's not included. Service was delightful, very informative but not fussy, and the wine was actually decent; we had 4 reds and three whites. IMO, stick to the red... It's a casual spot, pretty low key and not really a destination, but pleasant enough if you're in the area. Parking can be a bear on weekends.

I am absolutely loving exploring the area around my new home!…read more About two blocks away is Uptown Barrel Room, and I think I may have just found my new favorite neighborhood spot. It's close enough to walk to, which makes it even better. Honestly, every time I walk through the door, I almost want to start singing the Cheers theme song. This is now my third visit, and each time I've had a great experience. The crowd is incredibly friendly, and there's just something about this place that makes you feel welcome. On my first visit, I sat at the bar and met Randi, the bartender. She is absolutely amazing! She knows everyone by name and has that wonderful ability to make you feel like you've been coming there forever. I started with the calamari, and Randi set me up with some chipotle mayo for dipping. Excellent choice! I finished with the combination pizza. At first, I thought the crust was sourdough, but I was told it's actually a bagel crust. Regardless of what you call it, it was absolutely delicious! My second visit was about a week and a half later. I sat at the bar again, and Randi looked at me, smiled, and said, "Tony, right?" Now THAT is pretty amazing! Remembering my name after only one previous visit--and with a week and a half between visits--is exactly the kind of personal touch that makes a place special. Of course, I had to order the calamari again. This time I also tried the fried chicken. And if you're looking for a big portion, this is definitely worth checking out! For my third visit, I brought a couple of friends along. Candace took great care of us and did an amazing job as well. We started with the Italian meatball soup, and it was phenomenal. We also tried the fajita tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. While sitting at a regular table this time, I noticed some pretty impressive accolades on the wall. Uptown Barrel Room was named Best Wine Bar and Best Seafood in 2023, and Best Wine Bar again in 2024. It's always fun finding those little neighborhood gems, especially when you're new to an area. For me, Uptown Barrel Room has quickly become one of those places where you can walk in, see friendly faces, enjoy some great food, and feel like you belong. If you're in the area, go in and give it a try. You will not be sorry! And if you see me sitting at the bar, just come say hi. Apparently, Randi already knows my name. Cheers to discovering new places and making new friends!

Dwayne runs a tight ship. The food is always the best in Vancouver and the company and service is…read moreimpeccable!

Roger and his entire team never fail to impress. This was our second tour of Oregon wine country,…read moreand it won't be our last. Roger takes the time to call you in advance of the tour, talk about what you might like in terms of wine style, types of grapes, feel of the tasting rooms and your desired pace of the day. We found that planning for there wineries in a day is really the perfect leisurely pace to set - four leaves you tired, and five will put you down for the count! What makes Tesla Custom tours exceptional is Roger's live of wine, and extensive experience in the area. He knows the vintners personally, understands the pros and cons of each one well, and is a "club member" of several the vineyards he likes himself. It's a treat to have a tour guide who really enjoys the craft aspect of winemaking and is able to share his local knowledge and experience as part of the day's adventures. Rodgers also prepares an over the top lunch for guests that is served at one of the wineries along the way, pairing the food with the wine in a delightful ambience that creates great memories. A huge thank you to Roger for always taking great care of us and our friends!

We had a wonderful time riding around with Roger on our recent tour. I asked him to surprise me…read morewith our winery itinerary and he did not disappoint. My parents and younger sister (who are not avid good wine drinkers) were visiting and LOVED the tour! We also had an 8 month and 7 year old children with us and Roger made sure everywhere we went was accommodating. We did the winery lunch option and it was totally worth it. Roger even surprised my mother with a birthday cake (her birthday was the next day). Roger's knowledge of the area and overall sharing of his life experience really made the trip memorable and fun. Highly recommended.

I had never been so excited to go to school in my whole life. For my birthday The Wife and the…read moreMother in Law had teamed up to get me a smoker grill to compliment my gas grill and a seven hour class with the NW BBQ and Grilling School. Ladies, want to make your man really, really happy? Buy him this class. You arrive at the school to the wafting aroma of wood chips and charcoal as the smokers and grills are all ready to go as you arrive. Traegers, grills, a big green egg... it's all there, all the best equipment. After checking in and getting to know your classmates it's into the classroom/kitchen for some "chalk talk" about the basics and then prepping some dishes. The main lesson that Stu (the instructor) tries to get across to you from the start is that barbecue and grilling are a "concept" and that there are almost no wrong answers. The answer of the day was, "Yep". How long does that cook for? Yep, it cooks until it's done How much cayenne pepper should I put in that sauce? Yep. Should I use hickory wood or applewood or mesquite? Yep. The time went by so fast as we prepped St Louis style ribs two ways, steamed and smoked. We prepped chicken several ways from beer can style grilled to smoked. We made our own barbecue sauce and smoked chicken wings. We made an amazing pulled pork and grilled apples and nectarines and stuffed green peppers. We grilled sweet potatoes and regular potatoes and spaghetti squash. Then, at 2:00, we had to do the best part of the school, we ate everything we made. But is it over? Hell no! Bloated from food from drink and in a semi-coma, Stu takes you back out to the grill to show you how make grilled pizza. The man is a devil. In between Stu dropped pearls of wisdom on us to make our own personal grilling experience better. Stu told us the best places to buy our meat, the best thermometers to use, the best liquids for injecting and more importantly, what not to do and use. If you go you'll be surprised at how laid back it is, and yet how intensely the information comes flying at you from every direction. You get to bring BYOB and many did, from beer to soda to water to wine, people brought their favorite grillin' beverages. You can also bring take home containers because let me tell you, you and your classmates are not finishing all that food. At the end of the class the email you all the "concepts" (recipes) to keep. I ran right home and made grilled pizza's for the Wife, the Mother in Law and the Tax Deduction. I was a freakin' hero. Isn't that the way it should be? A man, grilling for his family. Next week, pulled pork and grilled potatoes. Super Bowl at my place, Yeeps!

Interesting to read the varying reviews ranging from 1 star to 5 stars. My review is somewhere in…read morethe middle. One thing to remember is that in the past that had been different instructors. A review for one instructor may not reflect another instructor's class. Stu was the instructor for the class I attended. There were pros and there were cons to the class I attended. To begin with I did not find that he was pushing sales items too much as one reviewer mentioned. It's nice to know what is available and he had it available. Prices were not high. He also had different spices and rubs but none of them were pushed in this class. I felt Stu covered an awful lot of information in a very short time. I think it might have been a little too much with too many people for what was presented. However, with that said, I also think everyone walked away with a great deal of knowledge from the class. For the most part it was very good. A slide presentation was shown and moved along with a few items. The presentation and all the product knowledge from the class was available for sale as well as a website link to all the recipes. There was no way he could have covered all the information in the presentation on this class and stay within the time limit. The slide presentation was very nice and the ability to have it once you left the class, even nicer. Food items prepared were done in several different ways using spicy seasonings and not so spicy seasonings. In addition to brisket, ribs, chicken and pork, he also demonstrated cooking several different vegetables on the BBQ. There was a lot of food to eat and to take home. I believe we all learned a lot. However, with all those compliments about the class, there was definitely a big con with Stu. At the beginning, I actually thought about booking a private session for family. However, that was before he repeatedly used sexual innuendos and insinuations in his presentation. He thought he was funny using them as examples over and over again. He wasn't funny and it was extremely unprofessional. In addition, it left several in the class feeling uncomfortable. No way would I invite that behavior in our home with family. Thus, what would have been a 4 or 5 star rating, is dropped to 3.

Our party of four spent the day with A Great Oregon Wine Tour, and it set a new standard. Wayne,…read morethe owner, built our itinerary around a specific request. I wanted at least one winery pouring Sauvignon Blanc in a valley dominated by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He found Balsall Creek, then rounded out the day with Ridgecrest and Compris. All three were off the beaten path. No crowded tasting rooms, no tour bus circuit. Just remarkable wines and winemakers with stories to tell. Our guide Robert is a master sommelier, and it showed all day. My wife and I have tasted extensively in the Russian River Valley and Bourgogne, and Robert drew sharp comparisons between all three regions. He walked us through the Willamette's geologic history, from the Missoula Floods to the volcanic and marine sedimentary soils that define its AVAs, and connected it all to what was in our glasses. It was a full day of wine education disguised as a tasting tour. The picnic lunches, made by Wayne and his wife, were a highlight of their own. The turkey sandwich with apple and cucumber drew raves from the table. My vegan lettuce wrap was every bit as good. These were not afterthought box lunches. Our group of four had a roomy van to ourselves, which kept the whole day comfortable and unhurried. If you want a Willamette Valley experience beyond the usual stops, book with Wayne and ask for Robert.

From the minute Wayne showed up with his huge smile..right on time to for a "loud" group of eight…read moremature girls .lol to the last minute..It was a true pleasure and a day of wine tasting I will never forget...our private appt only tastings made us feel quite special and the beauty of the vineyards were stunning ... The wealth of knowledge and the winery choices of both Wayne and Camille exceeded my expectation.. Would definitely use this company again and I promote it 100% A great company and such a lasting memory thank you so much Wayne and Camille