I was initially not "inspired" when my work group decided to go here for our monthly team outing,…read morebut this was the best one yet. Karen was wonderful in guiding our team of 18 (or so) through the steps in painting our masterpieces, and the wine wasn't bad too. For a team building exercise, this was a good experience. The step by step instruction and the banter back and forth was lively and refreshing. If I have an opportunity to do a session here again, I would jump at the chance. Already thinking of signing up for the National Wine Day event in February. Highly recommend. Enjoy some painting, camaraderie, and some wine.

We hosted a private event at Inspired Art Wine, and it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere…read morewas warm, welcoming, and perfect for bringing people together for a fun and creative experience. Karen, the owner, has a wonderful way of making everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their artistic ability. She provided clear, step-by-step instruction throughout the painting session and created an environment that was both relaxed and engaging. By the end of the evening, everyone was pleased by what they had created. The studio is bright, clean, and well organized, making it easy for guests to mingle and enjoy the experience. Karen also helped coordinate a beautiful charcuterie spread, and her wine selections were excellent. It was clear that a great deal of thought went into every detail of the event. What stood out most was Karen's hospitality and attention to her guests. She struck the perfect balance between guiding the class and allowing everyone to simply enjoy themselves. The time passed quickly, and there was plenty of laughter along the way. If you're looking for a unique and memorable venue for a team event, celebration, or gathering with friends, I highly recommend Inspired Art Wine. Our group had an amazing experience!

Purchased some great scotch bottles and flew in from Texas to pick them up! Emma helped and held…read morethem for two weeks while we waited! She was super helpful as I had to change the address to the store to get in store pick up! It was lovely putting a face to a voice that helped make this a great experience! Fun little store with a huge selection for anyone's needs! Def. Somewhere to check out but good spirits!

GABE was extremely rude. Terrible customer service!!!!!…read more My boyfriend and I arrived about 30 minutes after the tasting had started, and no one told us there was a two-hour limit. When the two hours were up, we were finishing our last glass when Gabe came over and aggressively started clearing our table and telling us to leave. When I explained that we weren't aware of the time limit, instead of simply explaining the policy, he was condescending and said, "You should know this. Everybody knows this" His attitude was completely unnecessary and incredibly disrespectful. He also appeared to have been drinking himself, which made his behavior even more uncomfortable. It's one thing to enforce a policy it's another to treat paying customers like they're being kicked out of the place. A simple heads-up when we arrived would have prevented the entire situation. My bf spends hundreds $$$ at this place. This was such a bad experience!!! I am very disappointed.

One of my favorite wine spots in OC! Wine lab is the in…read morecamp, parking is a hassle here but valet is available in a pinch. Interior is small and cozy. We come here at least once a month. Our favorite is a set of flight where you guess the region and type of wine. I have yet to get it 100% right but it's always fun to guess. The owners here are friendly and great wine section. They also have a small food selection of cheese and meats. Highly recommend for a wine tasting in OC!

Wine was decent, but I refused to try more because of the service. Came here on a Wednesday early…read moreevening to catch up with someone and was greeted in a way that was pretty distasteful. He was an asian bartender that was the only one on shift at the time and lets just say I could tell he was projecting some insecurity in his life cause this man came off so rude lol. We tried asking questions to get a better feel for which wines would work best for us and he came off quite dismissive. I even noticed that as other customers came in, he kept chewing with his mouth full of falafel as he greeted them in. I've been in hospitality for almost a decade now and never in my years have I seen such repetitive terrible service within 30 minutes. It's actually impressive lol. Spend your money at another place that actually cares about your experience.

Hands down the most passionate and dedicated staff/ownership I've ever experienced. The owner was…read moreso nice. He gracefully handled every question, request, and comment swiftly and perfectly. Their coffee was so delicious . I can't recommend this spot enough! Food was absolutely phenomenal.

We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

My wife and I are complete novices when it comes in wine. We know what we like, but we have not…read moreexplored much beyond the occasional bottle here and there. I contacted Betty to arrange a special wine tasting lunch for my wife's birthday. We included a couple that similarly are wine novices. Our goal was a nice visit to Temecula wine country and a beginner's level experience. We want someone to educate us and not talk down to us. Betty and her husband delivered! We had a fantastic experience under her guidance and learn some basics of wine tasting and pairing. Betty was genuine with her knowledge sharing and we never felt talked down to. The facility for the event was a very nice local Vinyard and we even got to meet the owner. It was picturesque and comfortable. We came away with a few bottles of wine and a desire to learn more with future events. Thanks, Betty!

We had such a great time at this wine tasting! The selection was fantastic--each pour was…read morethoughtfully chosen and perfectly complemented by the charcuterie board. The meats and cheeses were fresh, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the wines. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and Betty was beyond amazing and informative. It felt like a fun, elevated experience without being pretentious. Definitely booking her for other events!

Such a fun time!! I chose the 'Date Night: Five Star Steakhouse' class and it was really enjoyable…read moreand informative. Our head chef/instructor Anthony brought great energy and charisma to the class. You could really tell he's passionate about what he does and enjoys it, which spread to the rest of the class. It was a very open environment with many of the attendees having little to no culinary experience, so we were all working on a level playing field. The class is decently interactive, with a nice balance where they do a good majority of the tedious prep work beforehand and let you do the rest (as a team of 4) with all of the nicely prepared ingredients. We also did a small crash course on cutting and mixing skills, which was appreciated. The dish we made was a really nice steak with an herb compound butter, grilled veggies, a small side salad, and a nice fruit tart (galette) for dessert. The class flowed really well and the time FLEW by. It was about two hours from start to finish, and it fun the entire time. I'd recommend to eat a little something beforehand, as you eat what you prepare at the end (after 2ish hours) and the portions are split amongst 4 people so they are a bit on the petite side. Overall, this was a really enjoyable experience that I definitely plan on attending again. I recommend you find a class that suits you and check it out yourself!!

I came with two girlfriends for a birthday gathering. I'm…read moreSO thankful we stopped to eat appetizers before we attended the cooking class. It took maybe 90 mins or so from start of class to chow time and we were ready to eat! I imagine we would have gotten hangry I we didn't, so I would recommend snacking before class!!! The instructing chef was very thorough and helpful. The food was on theme and SO good. We were surprised we could make such tasty bold flavors with simple everyday ingredients. (Our dish we Moroccan chicken night with couscous, beet salad, homemade ice cream with grilled peaches) Plenty of food to eat and even took some home. They were even so gracious to accommodate my vegan/vegetarian diet by subbing the chicken with either vegan chicken or potatoes (I chose potatoes). Flavors did not miss!! Would recommend and will be doing again...

We did a team event here and it was so much fun! It was my first experience at a cooking class so…read morenothing to compare to but it was super fun. There was tea ready for us to enjoy while cooking. It was very casual and very relaxed which I enjoyed. No measuring and based on the taste. We made Thai food (spring rolls, sweet rice with garlic shrimp, chicken satay, and whiskey sour). Everything came out really good and the team enjoyed it.

I've really enjoyed the classes at Hipcooks! Kristen is an exceptional instructor. You can clearly…read moresee her passion for cooking, and she brings that energy into her teaching. Sarah is also great! We had a great time at the pasta class and most recently took the Greek class. Delicious ! It's a great experience and a fun class to take with either family or friends.

Staff is great. Awesome beer on the shelves and in the cooler & nice bourbons. Love shopping here!read more

Erica was exceptional and the friendliest person I've ever met. She is so knowledgeable with wines…read moreand helped me find a rare red Cabernet Sauvignon from the great estate of Paso. I will be coming back just to see Erica and ask her for other wine recommendations

Have come here twice now and it is one of my favorite sweet treat spots in OC. They have a unique…read morevariety of shake flavors that are well balanced and all have a theme to them. They have a big selection of games you can play while there and are open late which makes it a great hang out spot. Owner is really nice and always makes sure everyone is enjoying their experience there. Overall would recommend to anyone looking for something new to do or try as it's not your typical milkshake spot.

I've been to The Straw many times over the years with family, friends, and even on a date before…read more(kinda awkward, probably wouldn't recommend for a first date, lol). They have an interesting selection of milkshake flavor options ranging from banana to earl grey to cookie monster to s'mores and even more! What's fun about this place is actually how they present their milkshakes. It's not just bevvy in a cup, but moreso a whole visual experience curated just for you. Yes, the milkshakes are also pretty darn sweet, but I'm pretty sure you knew what you were signing up for when you pulled up to this establishment. Lactose-sensitive girlies need not worry because The Straw also has a Lactaid vending machine on deck! Costco also sells the generic Kirkland brand in bulk if you need multiple, so come prepared if you're more dairy sensitive. As a reminder, you take these supplements BEFORE consuming dairy and they're only good for up to two hours before you need to re-up again. As a former dairy-sensitive individual, ask me how I learned my lesson the hard way, lolol. Parking is a bit sparse because it's shared with a few other businesses in a small strip mall, but what's nice is that they're open later than the other spots. They have very limited dining tables inside, but again, drinking a milkshake only takes so long, so they clear up pretty quickly. I think they also offer karaoke options some nights and there's cornhole outside, too? Lots of stuff going on here!

I attended a 3 course whiskey tasting, it was a fun and interactive event. I specially enjoyed the…read moreway Darryl shared details on sourcing, buying, tasting, and storing. I was most impressed with how the people around me were really enjoying themselves and were impressed with the exclusive bottles Darryl brought.

I've had the privilege of tasting with Darryl several times. He is as passionate about bourbon as…read morehe is knowledgeable. And his collection is legendary. If you're looking for a fun night of bourbon exploration and education, this is your guy!