We came here with our friend Monique and we had so much fun and good food! Nice selections of wines…read moreand a small plate menu. The bruschetta and meatballs were very good as were the mushrooms. My favorite though was the crostini. Made to order they staggered the dishes so we could munch and enjoy our wine. Warm atmosphere and fun place! Very casual and comfortable on a side street off the main drag in Monrovia. Easy parking too.

Great place to hang and have a glass with friends. We went in a Sunday afternoon for Vinyl Sunday…read more Had a nice glass of wine and some charcuterie. My friend tried the meatballs and loved them.

Unpretentious mid-century modern style wine bar with delicious eats. Great music and sexy low-light…read morevibes perfect for date night. The staff is cool and hip but also extremely professional and welcoming. I could happily sit at Bess for hours sipping on Pinot Noir while staring out the front window at the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Start with the Focaccia and Calabrian chili oil and get the Steak or the Mushroom Cavatappi for your bigger dish. Finish it off with the chocolate cake and don't forget the photo booth in the back.

TLDR: welcoming, unpretentious, fun American-Italian dinner spot in Sierra Madre…read more I visited this place on Friday 8/22 and booked a resy for 7pm. My partner and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and were greeted accordingly by multiple staff members. We were seated at the front room, corner seat which is supposedly known as the "Love Seat". We ordered the broccolini which was amazing, focaccia bread and dip, mushroom pasta, meatballs, wine, and tiramisu for dessert. They also gave us complimentary white wine for celebrating our anniversary which was very kind of them. Our faves was the broccolini, focaccia and mushroom pasta. The broccolini was seasoned well, had a great char, and topped with shredded Parmesan. Mushroom pasta was very yummy and a large serving that we had some left to-go. The tiramisu is great if you prefer a more creamy take, however our preference is it to be more cake-y. The vibes were amazing and the space got more pleasant as the sun started going down. The vibe gives a vintage vibe and background music was tasteful. There's also a cool photo booth in the back room. Service was great. The workers were very attentive and genuine. Would come back.

Sadly last night was the last official day of Vendome....The owners have decided to close this…read morelocation and everything happened so quickly that texts were going through and a bunch of people gathered to have some fun...and drink and just enjoy talking with each other as we all have there...... Even though I wasn't as regular as many others I've enjoyed my times hanging out here grabbing a drink, doing some work on my computer, the owner allowing us to bring food in to just chill....watching sporting events at times....and just everything! Thanks Charles and Vickie....

Great place to catch drinks with friends or family. Vendome…read morehosts comedy and magic nights so be sure to catch it when the events occurs. There's a variety selection of beers and wines to choose from. The owner Charles is very friendly. The place is pretty spacious and clean. It There's limited parking in the front but there's lots of street parking so parking is never an issue.

Everything was amazing!! From the food to the service!! Classic Italian restaurant!!! Would come…read morehere again!!!

Excellent Italian food and service! Grano makes one feel like they are actually dining in a family…read morerestaurant in Italy.

Loved this wine bar, the location, the vibe and the courteous service. The band was wonderful. Just…read morewhat an old school girl was looking for.

Nothing to be picky about this venue! Min charge of $20 is…read morefairly reasonable w/this high end spot. The lot is low key yet big enough to relax and to be comfortable. Wine selection a limited yet quite nice. Salmon Creek-Pinot Grigio is rather dry n crispy. Red Blend from Opolo is very nicely balanced out in fruity flavor and strong as how I like it. 5-man band playing live Jazz is a high class level treat! BTW, you are more welcome to bring your own food here! What a great idea My 1st time here and it won't be the last. I enjoy this place very much Live Jazz playing well

There was a time when you could shop at Wing Hop Fung and pop in here to relax and have a glass of…read morewine & some nibbles. However, after the pandemic this space is now used for private events. I do believe that you can purchase a bottle of wine or liquor and enjoy it at the bar. I came here for a special champagne tasting featuring Cristal & Louis Roederer. I was impressed with the bar area. It's spacious with an outdoor patio, and there is a huge wine cellar. The staff were all fantastic and made me feel welcomed and told me to save the date for their Holiday Party. Louis Roederer is one of the leading champagne houses, so I was excited for this tasting. Champagne specialist Naureen Lyon described each vintage. The selections were: Roederer Estate Clark Road Single Vineyard 2020, Louis Roederer Blanc de Blanc 2014, Louis Roederer Collection 242, Louis Roederer Brut Nature Rosé 2015, & Cristal 2015. Each one was exquisite, and I enjoyed them all! Attendees also received a discount on bottles purchased. *Ample parking in the lot.

This is my favorite go to for all things wine...and booze for that matter. They have a serious wine…read morecollection here, whether you're looking for a two-buck-chuck or your high-end fancy schmancy stuff. The staff, Liz and Kang, are super friendly and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to ask for help. They helped me find a beer that was almost impossible to find, and even ordered me a case! Talk about service! One last really good thing about W Bar...if you want food from EMC, you can have the food walked over to you at the bar. Good food, amazing wine...who could ask for more?!

Been here a few times and I have had a great experience at Knight Cap in Monrovia each time! They…read morehave happy hour on Fridays starting at noon, and their Knight Cap Mexican Lager is delicious, smooth, refreshing, and definitely worth a try. Ok so for food, I got the nachos with asada during happy hour are a great deal, and the quesadilla with al pastor was another great choice. Oh and the salas's are all really flavorful and have kick but not too spicy. Everything was really good. I think it's family owned and family run business, which makes it even better to support. The service is really amazing they make you feel right at home. It's a casual spot and you really just feel comfortable hanging out. l definitely recommend Knight Cap and I would recommend you to try it as well.

Good beer selection. Good happy hour menu. Lots of TV's. Matt the bartender was cool and very…read morefriendly. Ordered the Cantina fries with Al Pastor. We came early and the place was quiet but had a nice vibe with good music playing in the background. Located in Old Town Monrovia and there's lots of street parking. We will be back. Please be kind and thanks for your interest.

First visit that wasn't to attend a special wine tasting event. Stopped in last night to try some…read morewines and food off their regular menus. Stephanie and Lydia, co-owners, were manning the front and kitchen areas of this intimate wine and tapas bar. They're both excellent hosts, very friendly, and love to discuss their love of food and wine. It's not a huge place, with intimate indoor and sidewalk seating areas. On street parking is limited, but there are two parking lots behind the building, off the alley to the east. One lot is covered and has a handicap spot; the other lot is open. WINE: The current wine menu (see my picture) has a good selection of Latin inspired wines from Latino winemakers in Mexico, South America (Chile and Argentina), and the US. The wine list changes and as they continue to grow, they'll be adding more selections and countries/regions. Wines are sold by the glass and bottle. If you ask, they'll pour you a taste before you order to see if you're going to like that wine or not. My "Open Bottle Red Tasting Flight" was just $15 for three generous pours of Pinot Noir, Carménère, and Malbec. Glasses range from $11 - $15...very reasonable. FOOD: They offer "Bites, Boards & Platos Fuertes", which are tapas style and shareable plates that pair with your wine selection. We shared a couple of orders of the Empanadas ($15 for 3), which were baked perfectly. We tried the Beef, Chorizo & Queso, and Queso & Membrillo (Spanish cheese with quince paste...great as dessert). We also tried the Brie con Miel ($14) and the Puerto Rican Picadillo ($16) served with rice. Everything has great flavors and is quite delicious! Overall, this is a vibrant, fun little wine bar with great service, food, and vino. We're glad that they're here in the neighborhood and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I had the opportunity to attend a wine tasting event in this newly opened lounge in Azusa. We…read moretasted three different wines from Valle de Guadalupe located in the municipality of Ensenada in Mexico. We had the sarape blanc, venus Rosa and Quetzalcoatl. The gracious hosts taught us the proper way of tasting wines. Delicious bites were paired with these wines. The lounge is quite small but there's beautiful inside seating as well as comfortable patio seating. A live band serenaded us while we were enjoying our meal and wines. Bands actually perform on select nights so call the place for inquiries. Wine tasting and paired bites are priced at a low price of only $25. Check their website to check upcoming events and booked asap because they tend to sell out fast. That's how popular this lounge and their wine tasting events are.

Oops, forgot to post this from my drafts... What an experience! This all-vegan wine bar is next to…read moreits sister establishment, ID-Eclair, and lives up to the family reputation. The food pairs perfectly with the wine, and everything is genuinely mind-blowing to the tastebuds. The decor is meticulously and intentionally placed and makes the place feel so cozy. Whoever designed this restaurant is a true genius and perfectionist. They have a comprehensive multi-page wine menu that lists taste profiles and origins. I know nothing about wine, but if you're a wine snob, I'm sure you'll find great joy in choosing the right wine for you. The highlight of the experience was the staff working there. Emily and Alfredo are so very welcoming and kind. It's probably the best service I've received at a restaurant and I truly cannot overstate just how phenomenal they are. They went the extra mile to make us feel at home. On top of that, even though we've only been there a handful of times over the course of a year, they remembered us and even where we were visiting from. Thank you Emily and Alfredo!

Stumbled across La Cave Wine Bar while waiting for our dinner reservation and I'm so glad we did…read more I've never really been a wine drinker, but my group and I wanted to learn more about different wine types and what pairs best with meat or seafood. The service was incredibly friendly and our winetender was very knowledgeable. She walked us through five different wines and explained the flavors and pairing suggestions in a way that was easy to understand. There was also a customer at the bar who was very friendly and showed us pictures of her wine adventures. She even recommended visiting Sonoma or Temecula for future wine tasting trips. We ended up choosing a red wine to bring to dinner and it was perfect. We would love to come back again the next time we are in Pasadena.

I was looking for a spot to celebrate on my birthday week. I am a fan of the speakeasy in Pasadena…read moreas well & this spot is known for this vibe. There is the school house parking lot in the back that is $1 for the first hour or you can park on the street. Once I arrived the host was outside a venue which looks like a store. Once my party arrived they allowed us to walk down a hallway. We entered an elevator which opened to a dark hallway. The hallway was aesthetic with a knight standing in the corner. A wooden door opens & inside is the wine cellar. You're walked to your table. I ordered the Mozart charcuterie board & a cab sav red wine to share. The ambiance is nice & pleasing. It can become a bit loud when more people arrive. There is a self playing piano as well. The server was kind & open to our questions concerning wine selections. Since it was my birthday I was served icecream, crème brûlée, & dessert wine. Our bill was placed in a smut book lol. Overall an aesthetic spot for a date , birthday, or girls night.

Absolutely horrendous customer service…read more Once we finished eating, we waited over 40 minutes for someone to even walk by our table so we could order dessert and get our check. I have no idea what happened to our server, but we were completely forgotten about. On top of that, the food took an extremely long time to come out, and when it finally arrived, it was very bland and underwhelming. The table next to us had ordered a brand-new charcuterie board and waited so long just to order their wine that they eventually left the restaurant without even touching the charcuterie board. Overall, both the food and the service were extremely disappointing. Waiting that long just to get someone's attention, receive our food, and eventually pay the bill is unacceptable. Definitely not an experience we'll be repeating.