Absolutely great tour! Just moved to Raleigh and it was a fun way to get to know the city: Great…read morefood and Sam was a great guide. Highly recommend.

I've lost count of the Taste Carolina Food Tours I have taken. I've taken the Raleigh tour the…read moremost. My first Raleigh food tour was a great introduction to Raleigh and how I learned to get around in Downtown Raleigh. So since then I always try to find a food tour while traveling. Even though I've taken the Raleigh tour multiple times it has not been the same exact tour as the restaurants rotate so the route changes. Taste Carolina has tours in Raleigh; Durham; Hillsborough; Asheville; Winston Salem; Greensboro; Chapel Hill; Charlotte and Wilmington. Besides Raleigh, I've been on the Hillsborough tour; Durham tour and Wilmington tour. The only tour that wasn't up to par with the other Taste Carolina tours was the Wilmington tour. I do not recommend that tour. The website is easy to use and book the tour you want to take and you can list any food restrictions or food allergies. They try to accommodate. Then you are provided a starting location and parking suggestions. On tour day, you meet your guide and you are off exploring the town as well as discovering restaurants you might not have heard of before. Back when I started these tours, my palate was limited. These tours exposed me to foods I never would have ordered. Some I loved and others not so much but that is all part of the experience to try new things. Generally there are about five or six stops on the tour. You will be given your dish then usually the chef or owner comes out and tells you about the dish and the history of the restaurant. On my last tour I took the Durham tour a second time. At the stating point, the guide had the route we'd be walking on a map with all the restaurants we'd be stopping. I learned some new areas in Durham and went to new restaurants. I regularly eat at several restaurants I was introduced to on the first Durham tour. I've tried to take the Asheville tour for years but the weeks it runs never meshes when I am in town. March will take me on the Greensboro tour though. This was recommended to me by someone on my Durham food tour.

Etty was punctual, professional, and an absolute delight. Retained her services for my daughters…read more16th birthday celebration with friends and they had a blast. Etty keep me updated with the current status, which made me feel very at ease, that the girls were I good hands. Will be using her services again. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend! Amanda is knowledgeable and personable. She not only shared her passion for…read moreWilmington itself but also connected Wilmington's history to what was happening in other parts of the country at the same time. Definitely worthwhile.

The tour was enlightening. Amanda started the tour on time and kept the group throughly engaged…read morewith historical facts about Wilmington. The routes were walkable and held our undivided attention as we nevagated our way through prestigiously up and coming neighborhoods. Definitely what we were looking for on our first trip to possibly finding oyr new place to call home.

My spouse and I had a really nice experience here. The grounds are beautiful and really nice to sit…read moreor walk around, and there are plenty of animals nearby! There is a stable right by the property and if you're interested and lucky you may be able to pet a horse! There are also some goats/sheep and a duck pond. We each for the sampling flight which was nice to have an opportunity to try all their wines. I really enjoyed two of them, one was just okay, and the other two (the sweeter ones) tasted a little bit off to me, so I couldn't really drink them. I went back in and got a glass of my favorite one so we could walk the property and enjoy the animals. We also got some crackers, cheese, and meet as they do offer some charcuterie type options, which was a really nice touch and made for a laid back, fun afternoon! I'd definitely return, and would be interested in trying their seasonal wine beverages too!

Such a lovely, family-run vineyard with a warm, welcoming vibe. The wines were fantastic --…read moreespecially the Carlos & Noble -- and the tasting was super relaxed and enjoyable. They even have Sangria & wine ice cream It's the perfect spot to unwind with friends or family, have a picnic, and take in the beautiful scenery. You can really feel the love and care that goes into everything here. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Amazing vineyard! Love their juice especially. Had one sip at a state fair once and fell in love…read morewith it instantly. It's only a dollar to get a bucket to fill with grapes, and they charge per pound. I stocked up on some juice for home here. Service seems friendly and efficient. Ambiance is laidback and nice. It's a getaway from suburban life.

There was a lobsta truck outside…read more Beer Cheese-Mountain Sharpqaa good! They provide cutting board and knife Crackers Summer sausage and all kinds of non alcoholic choices We had a bottle of blend and a bottle of cab Nice indoor and outdoor seating but very sultry outside Huge fan not working Great view of fields Service was good Bathrooms clean Reasonable prices Table games to play Live music Everyone was friendly and accommodating Drop in and try a glass of wine

What a fun spot to check out! Kathrine was a 10/10 wine server! She was knowledgable and great…read morespeak to during our wine tasting! The muscadine wines are all delicious and wish we bought more than 3 bottles to take home with us!

Meet Brandon!! He is our Harvest Host at A Secret Garden Winery here in Pikeville, NC! This is an…read moreall natural, no pesticide, winery. Bret and I pulled in and immediately began taking pictures. What a beautiful place. We were able to do a wine tasting and bought three bottles. They specialize in Muscadine wine. We would highly recommend! As a side note, there are three separate 50 amp and water sites available for $20.

Cellar 55 has a decent, but not great, selection of wine, and an acceptable selection of beers. The…read morenew small plate offerings are nice, but again, nothing to write home about. The space can be a bit crowded Thurs-Sat nights so get there early if you want to sit or stand and chat while tasting. The staff struggles with the service and though most try hard, the young girl behind the counter in back comes off as rude and bothered (unless you are a cute guy). They do close early, and God forbid if you order your charcuterie tray at 7:00, and it takes more than 30 minutes to arrive...you will still be pushed to GTFO at 8:00 ! They would do well to offer a frequent buyer card and/or feature a couple of wines/beers each week at a discount - I mean, why not reward your loyal customers? The highlight of this place is a Somm named Janae - find her and your experience will be better for it!!

Great selection of beer and wines then add a small area in the back of the shop to sit and have a…read moredraft beer or wine that you can pour yourself and only getcharged for what you pour. We stopped in yesterday (Saturday) and the area in back was quiet with only one other couple there. Wife and I were able to enjoy a quiet beer together before finishing up with the rest of our shopping. We look forward to going back and this will probably become our go-to shop for buying beer.

Visited this past weekend with my parents. This place was a perfect rest stop for a glass of wine…read moreto take a break from shopping around Southern Pines. Staff were wonderful and provided excellent wine recommendations. Comfortable indoor and patio seating. The establishment is dog friendly, so we got to see several dogs inside and outside. Parking seemed very available out front. Definitely stop by!

Great place highly recommend. Great atmosphere and people. Service was amazing and wine selection…read morewas good

This was our second visit to Fireclay. IMO, it is one of the few consistently good wineries in this…read morearea of NC. We had the flight of 4 wines for $16 and really enjoyed the Chardonnay Reserve and Fireside (Chambourcin, Cab Sav, and Tannat). Cute tasting room, friendly staff, and lovely outdoor area.

This winery is beautiful! It is located on a long, windy road off of US-64 W. My mom and I split…read morethe white and red flight. We also had a locally made cheese with crackers. After that we both got a glass of the sparkling traminette and sat outside. We enjoyed our experience here so much and left with a few bottles to enjoy at home! FireClay Cellars is a must visit if you are close.