There are two Bess locations! Celebrated a birthday for dinner, the food was amazing and had so…read moremuch flavor! Each dish is small so our table ordered a quite of few plates and did more of a family style. So we could try all the dishes. The wines were also great, we got to the bottle of moscato and a wine flight! Our waiter was friendly and great! :) We brought a birthday cake and they were able to keep it in the fridge for us. We decided not to have it served there since they had an additional $25 fee for brought in desserts. Overall the ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant and the Photo Booth was working and took only card and you get 2 photos for $5.55. Felt very nostalgic

Update: Glad my experience has been helpful to others. For comparison, Gus's BBQ in South Pas will…read morewholeheartedly seat a party of 2-3 with a 3 year old at a booth that can seat up to six. That's without you even asking them about a booth. They just do it. This is because their service and common sense about the needs of young children/older toddlers far surpasses Bess's. Even when they could seat us at a smaller table with chairs only. Many staff here are not in tune with the needs of families who dine because it's quintessentially more geared toward date-nighters or the occasional larger adult-only party and because the staff demographic doesn't scream "I have dined with kids!" Only recently have they started giving plastic utensils and cups to 3 year olds that would otherwise break lots of glass. Also it's clear others have had negative hostess experiences here... I stand by my original review and wish the owner would do more than just wishing patrons well if they got up and left (in fact he never offered any kind of comp and only backs up his hostess saying in the past we didn't sit at the "table" we reserved). Sadly, I don't see this place being around for a very long time despite the food being overall fine enough. You could certainly get more authentic and elevated Italian-Italian food in Duarte if you look around a bit..

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.

Came here because I was invited to a comedy night. So much fun! What a great venue with a kind…read moreowner and cool vibes. I loved just buying a six pack and listening to the show. Clean facilities and plenty of drinks to choose from. There is even a live bar available during comedy nights. And a guy with a burger truck. Good times!

Holy crap I've been transported to Italy…read more Right as we were walking up, Chef Fabrizio greeted us with the warmest smile and gave us such a magical dinner experience. I was celebrating my birthday with two of my favorite people and every bite of food was excellent. We ordered the lasagna, genovese, and a vegetarian butter and sage pasta. Being a huge meat lover, I did not expect the vegetarian dish to TASTE SO GOOD! But that was a banger! All the cocktail drinks we ordered too was dangerously delicious. You can barely taste the alcohol. We got to chat with the chef and learn more about his story and you can tell he cooked every dish with love. Our server Claude was incredible too and answered all our questions about dishes he recommended. I can't wait to come back!

Wow. There needs to be a six-star option because everything about Grano is next level. From the…read moredecedent service, to the exquisite flavors and freshness of their pastas- we cannot get enough of Grano! To start- the service is top tier with their servers and hosts not only being incredibly helpful and informative- but genuinely friendly and nice. The wine and food menu are top tier, with a handful of specials that were definitely worth recommending. Our favorites (although everything was great) were the focaccia board - the honey/pear combo, prosciutto, and the homemade focaccia were so great! For entrees- the squid ink pasta with scallops and truffle pasta with sausage were our favorites. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Lobster Linguine! We can't wait to come back and enjoy more of their food- next up to try is their pizza. Also, I think they book up fast so definitely call ahead for a table! We were lucky our two visits that we were able to get something due to change in schedules. Thank you Grano Italian for the grand experience. We will be back for more!

Love love love it! Galen and Kathy owners are so personable as well as charismatic! They ensure to…read moremake rounds to each table! Love the bartenders as well, because well drinks are off the hook! Best wines in the area! Lots of history on vineyards and wine up north! Good vibes on weekends with music and bands! Awesome place to chill and have a drink and mingle!

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.

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?!

Had a flight of margaritas . Very delicious drinks!! Cucumber is my favorite one . Will be coming…read moreback to try something new

Hands down, the best thing on the menu has to be the buffalo fries. I ordered them with both meats,…read moreal pastor and asada, and they were amazing. The bowl was very filling with all the fries and meat, and the toppings and sauce were a great combo. I would definitely go back just for that. The chips and salsa were also good. The salsa had just the right amount of mild heat with a fresh taste. The beer battered avocado tacos were decent, but in hindsight we should have gone with a protein style taco instead. With the deep fried avocado, it was a bit overpowering, and I noticed a slight aftertaste. It was a little disappointing that the horchata tasted watered down and more like a powdered mix rather than freshly made, but we understand that is not the main attraction. The environment is more for those who enjoy the bar life, so it can get pretty noisy. The food was good, just not our style.

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.