Trust me! You will be pleasantly surprised! Better than most if not all the commercial wines you…read morewill find in the supermarkets/liquor stores! Students work the tasting room and are very proud of their accomplishments they serve to you. Drop by and say Hello to Patty, Harvey, Linda, Edrogan or whoever is there! They would love to see you and speak about their wines!

The Northwest Wine Academy is a hidden gem of West Seattle. Everyone working in the tasting room is…read moreknowledgeable and you can tell by their energy that they are excited about wine and sharing it with their community. Tastings are extremely affordable at $8 for a flight of 4 wines and can be mix and matched as you choose based on whatever is available. Know that not all the wines will be good - they're all student made - but having worked my way through all of the wines that were being served over summer I can say with confidence that you will be able to find wines you like here. And the staff will help guide you towards ones that will fit your palate. The outdoor space is lovely and separated from the park lot. So bring a book and try out some new wines from aspiring wine makers.

Come for the flight, stay for the appetizers!…read more This spot is nestled in old Bellevue next to London Bellevue. I was totally just expecting wine and maybe a charcuterie board, but this come to find out, they had steak bites as well! Food--5/5 I thoroughly enjoyed the steak bites, but the bread??? And the meat and cheese???? Honestly you can go just there just for the food. Service--5/5 I don't remember who severed us, but he gave us a detailed run down of the menu, and always made sure our plates were packed up and water was full. Also gave some light conversation as well Ambiance -- 4/5 I don't know if rustic is the word, but it felt very appropriate for the service provided. All in all, I give this place a 5/5 would recommend!

It's a small room in Old Town. It's comfortable and if you get a window booth, there can be some…read moregood people watching. They run with flights and they are big pours. We were late and were headed to dinner afterwards, so I couldn't finish. Bleah. Some mix up because even though my friend had reserved a place for us, it was nowhere to be found.

My visit here pretty much started off online, where my bestie and I decided to sign up for a…read moredumpling class and found this place. We were put on the waitlist after doing so but then got a text several days later saying two spots opened for us, so I snagged our seats as fast as I could. Really appreciate the staff on the other line for reaching out to me and "reserving" my spots unless I let them know I'm not interested! Getting here, there is the Meyden Garage that offers 3-hour free parking for customers of Whisk and other surrounding businesses though most spaces inside there did not have the signage saying that so it was confusing parking around there. Getting inside the building, you'll see what can only be described as a haven for chefs and aspiring cooks of all levels; you have cooking tools, pots and pans, cookbooks, plates, neatly folded cloth napkins and a bunch of other things strewn around in such a colorful and organized manner. The kitchen for our cooking class was clean and spacious, with all the ingredients we need prepped and set out in front of us. We worked in pairs prepping and cooking all our dishes throughout. Chef Thanh Tang was very informative and engaging throughout the whole process, and the other staff working with him were efficient in cleaning used utensils and keeping everyone's prepped items in check. Instructions were very clear, and directions flowed very well since we made one dumpling after another! Since both of us don't really cook and we had many questions to ask, it took us a bit to catch up with the rest of the class, but all the folding techniques became much easier to do thanks to our teacher. For this particular class, we pan-fried the shrimp and chive dumplings, while the wontons and steamed vegetable dumplings we prepped were steamed while we all took a break. As for the spicy green beans, I actually had the chance to stir-fry a non-spicy version of them in front of the class! All the food we made here was really good, and we came close to having to box some of it home too! Everything here was worth the $150 per person from the experience to the food, and I'd take another class here in the future! For reference, the class I took is called "More Dumplings, Dumpling?" and ran on a Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm though that's just a timeframe since I did stay slightly longer just to finish my food!

The store has some cool kitchen gear but this review is mostly in response to the cooking classes!…read more Did their Italian-American Dinner Pasta Bolognese class with a Caesar salad and panna cotta with chef James! It was a fun experience. You show up and get greeted by their staff. You'll find your station and go to work! Some of the ingredients are pre-prepped which is nice otherwise you'd be there all night haha. The class was roughly 2 hours long and then we enjoyed dinner all together so roughly a 2.5 hour experience when it was all said and done. The fans kick in so it can be a tad bit loud when everyone is cooking but the instructor was great and made his way around the room to make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do. They had 2 additional staff members helping out to make sure any ingredients you needed were available. Plus - you get a glass of wine :) Fun date night!

Hand curated wines from the best wine growing regions in the world, including everything from…read moreTuesday night sippers to special occasion Grand Cru offerings. Cheers!

I have been buying most of my wine online, here for 7-8 years. It has been a wonderful experience…read more There are a couple of things a new comer should know, 1. The wine is not going to arrive in 2 days like Amazon, it may be 6 months. 2. If you have it shipped as I do, there are spring and fall shipping times which are safe for the wine to travel, and you have to wait, 3. The wine descriptions are effusive, but accurate. 4. These are wines you can open and drink for 2-3 days without the "mass produced wine" type of dramatic decline in quality that you get from the grocery store. 5. I envy those of you who live near the store and can pick up wine at will, but I buy enough to stay ahead of my use, and cellar the rest. 6. If you get an email that looks like a great deal, jump quick or it will be sold out. Garagiste isn't for everyone, but it is a great way to obtain excellent wines at a very good price.

Another Pike Place Gem! Wines of Washington Tasting Room is a must try. This is easily one of the…read moremost unique tasting rooms I've been to. Amazing wines, creative cocktails, solid snacks, great service and even games. You could wander in "for one flight" and somehow emerge six hours later wondering where the time went (in the best way.) On the wine side, they offer several thoughtfully curated flights, or you can build your own adventure. Which I highly recommend. The dessert wines alone are incredible, and the selection of aromatic whites is seriously impressive. No matter your palate, there's something here that will make you pause, sip again, and nod approvingly. And then there are the wine-based cocktails that deserve their own standing ovation. A wine tasting room doing cocktails this well is rare. We tried the Espresso Martini, the French 125, and the Lavender Lemon Martini, and every single one was better than I expected grape-based cocktails to be. Like, pleasantly shocked. Bottom line: if you're anywhere near Pike Place and enjoy wine (or cocktails, or fun, or all of the above) this place is a must. I can almost guarantee it'll become your new favorite spot.

I rarely leave one-star reviews because I usually choose places I genuinely enjoy--but this…read moreexperience was beyond irritating and disappointing. This used to be one of my favorite spots at Pike Market. For years, I made it a tradition to bring out-of-town guests here. Over time, I have brought more than 100 people here. It had a charming, warm, and welcoming feel--like a hidden gem in the city. It oozed with kindness and fun. Unfortunately, that has completely flipped! Since the new manager, Anthony, took over, the entire atmosphere has shocked me. What was once inviting now is rigid, cold, and unwelcoming. The biggest issue, however, was the way I was treated. The interaction felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive, which was both surprising and disappointing given my long history with this place. Great establishments are built not just on food or ambiance, but on how people are treated--and that piece is clearly missing now. It's especially unfortunate because the rest of the team still shows glimpses of what this place used to be. Jordon, was genuinely kind and pleasant, but one positive interaction couldn't outweigh the manager's miserable attitude. It's hard to see a place that once felt so special lose its charm like this. I know the winemaker Paul is a great person - so it is hard to leave such a terrible review, but at the same time, if this was my place -- I would want to know what was happening behind the scenes at my establishment. I truly hope leadership reflects on how customer experience is being handled moving forward. Don't give money to places that have toxic attitudes and are joy crushers! Life is too short and far too precious! In the meantime, there are many nearby spots that consistently deliver both quality and incredible hospitality. Skip this place, and instead go to Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room, The Lonely Siren, The Pink Door, Place Pigalle, or Maximilien. Those places are working very hard to create an exceptional experience!

Spirited Grape is the wine and spirits educational arm of the Capri Cellars bottle shop. I…read morecompleted my WSET Wine Level 2 course here. It was a great experience and I really learned a lot from Brenda and Mathieu. My only recommendation is that you should NOT take the accelerated course if you're not in a hurry. It's a ton of material and it's much easier to learn it all when the classes are spread out. I plan to come back for my Wine Level 3!

Great experience taking the L2 WSET here. I would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy wine…read moremore...

This has been on my list of places to go for years. Decided to make an excuse (anniversary) and…read morewent all in. Inside has a clean, more modern feel, but still comfortable. You can choose to sit on the main floor, outside, or upstairs. Got a flight of red wine, a flight of whites, and a flight of chocolate (which comes with a glass of wine specifically as a pairing. This was my favorite wine). AND a free snack bowl was provided! The workers did an excellent job. They brought out the wines one at a time- describing each one in detail, even pointing out which were their favorites. The service was very personable, which is something I don't always get at other places that do wine tastings. The chocolates were melt in your mouth, with unique flavors, making it extra fun. I must note- getting the flights that we did was pricey, but I know, most wine tastings and fancy chocolates are going to be expensive. I also wish there was a little more chocolate in the flight. It was difficult to cut up and share. However, this was a wonderful experience that I'm happy to have tried once, and they deserve the 5 stars!

Flight is an intimate wine bar in a quieter part of Capitol Hill. The decor is chic with red…read moreaccents and comfortable seating throughout. When we were seated we were given menus and the staff walked us through each flight offered. They even provide complimentary gluten free snack mix! We ordered two first class flights and a chocolate flight. The first class is a red flight, but starts with champagne (yes real champagne). I've never had champagne to start a flight and I absolutely loved it. The flight was well placed with each wine growing bolder. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain each wine to every table. The chocolate flight was the best chocolate I have ever had, the chocolatier was even serving our wine and brought out the chocolates as well. He explained every piece and where each ingredient was from. The chocolate flight came with a port that paired well with every chocolate. This wine tasting room is thoughtfully curated and you can tell with every glass and piece of chocolate.

I organized a party for my wife's 50th birthday at Capri Cellars and the staff was absolutely…read moreamazing. They helped with all of the details including food/drink recommendations and the price was very affordable (compared to similar places in Bellevue for example). Most importantly, the majority of my party guests commented to me how great the environment was, how pleasant the staff was and how delicious the beverages were! I would highly recommend Capri Cellars for someone looking for a very chill environment to host a get-together with friends.

Excellent wine selection. Fun flights to choose from at a reasonable price. Three six ounce pours…read morefor price $18-28, depending on what you get. I chose the adventure flight. Three wines from other countries. One white and two reds. The white from France, one of the reds from France and the other from Spain. (I think). lol, I love the way the flight is served on a cute stand. The premade cards show your choices from left to right. 10% off wine bottle to go when you check in on Yelp. Thank you!! Yes please. A nice bottle of wine from France. Chill vibes and friendly service. Make this a perfect spot to start the weekend. Food is most likely not made in site, but was a nice addition to the flight. WA wines are winning me over to moving here. Cheers and SYOY!