Great decor - large, open space, with very light furniture. There are quite a few places to sit…read moreoutside, if you want to ask the host(ess) for a place out there. There's an S-shaped bar along the right side as you walk in with a few smaller tables scattered to the left and ahead, but if you walk around the plantings, there are larger tables in the rear. We had reserved a place for eight, and they fit us in with plenty of room around as a buffer. Few other parties joined us back there, so it was very quiet and great for friends catching up. We tried several wines, but I was a bit shock ed that the list wasn't longer: three reds, three whites, a few rosés and sparkling offerings was all there were. The only Italian red was a blend, which was ok. 60% Sangiovese, it was ok, but I'd have loved a bold Tuscan red like a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo or a full-on Sangiovese. I ordered the wild mushroom flatbread and the pasta carbonara. the flatbread was delicious, and very filling. Half went home for a lunch treat the next day! The pasta was ok, but there weren't the flavors I was expecting. Hardly any meat was in the dish, and it was just a kinda "ok" creamy pasta dish. But the service and the atmosphere was amazing! It's funny - many in this group have met since and we always remark how other places have such a larger wine selection than this one that has "wine" in the name. Maybe they need to change the name if they aren't going to have a wider selection. Still a fun place, just done expect a lot of selection.

While in the area I decided to stop in prior to attending a showing of the Broadway play The Wiz…read morenearby at DPAC. A friend purchased a Gift Card for me years ago after learning that I enjoyed my experience at a wine tasting & small bites event at their sister location in Downtown Raleigh. That location has since then closed and I had not gotten around to visiting. Upon arrival I sat at the bar and was kindly greeted. The bartender shared with me my options for redeeming my Gift Card. I decided to have a wine flight and small bites before heading to DPAC. I chose the Charles Gonnet French White wine. The wine is made with Jacquere grapes grown organically in clay and limestone soil. It is medium-bodied and dry with melon rind, green almond, and pear notes. Very nice. I also chose the Brooks Rose . This rosé wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes from Willamette Valley. Lastly, I had a Greek white wine called Tethalassomenos. A famous wine of ancient Kos (4th century BC). In ancient times wine was diluted with water before consumption (krasi). However, the Ismiotes (Municipality of Kos who lived in Kefalos in the present Greek region) diluted it with sea water. Each chosen paired perfectly with my appetizer or choice, the Burrata Crostini. This was topped with sprouts(micro greens) and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Delicious! Service was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed winding down here prior to attending the show. I highly recommend this as a nice place to enjoy prior to or after a show in the area.

The owners of Rocks & Acid care very deeply for wine and their passion shines through when engaged…read morein one-on-one conversations with them about a particular bottle, grape, region, country, situation... they're terrific in that way. However, they're also wonderful because they put on a wine tasting featuring several regions of wine makers in France and not only was it informative, it was fun! (It may sound like a foregone conclusion that bringing a bunch of people together and serving them a lot of wine is bound to be fun, but Rocks & Acid took it up a notch!) We came away with a new appreciation of the wines we drink and what to drink them with. And we can't wait for the next event Rocks & Acid puts on!

This is a cute place in Southern Village located on the Square. I had been wanting to check it out…read morefor some time and new when my sister was here visiting we had to investigate. They have a nice table set up inside where you can enjoy a glass of wine with a group or you could sit outside with multiple tables and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. They have a really nice wine, selection and an area where you can buy light bite snacks type of food. They have a lot of information on all the wines and it seems like it's thriving. They're always planning different activities and special events which is super nice to give back to the community.

I live so close to Wine Authorities and drove by it so many times but never noticed them. It wasn't…read moreuntil Offline Premium introduced me to them! They have 2 locations- Raleigh and Durham. The entire store is filled with wines from all over the world. The best part? None of them are from big companies. Every single one of them are from local/ small businesses (You can see some of the business owners photos by the wines!). The owner/ founder of Wine Authorities has been working with a lot of the wineries for many years. They taste every new batch they purchase to ensure quality. Although they have many businesses they've been working with for a long time, they go to wine shows and events in Europe to discover new ones! I like my wine very sweet but there were so many choices that I was a bit overwhelmed. I asked the nice lady at the register to give me recommendations and I loved the wine she recommended. If you are a bit overwhelmed with all the choices, just ask for help. They are very informative and helpful! Aside from their amazing wine, they also have beer, cider, sake, hot sauce, honey, meats, and etc. You will find at least one thing you will love. On Saturdays, they have free wine tastings from 12-3pm! If you cannot make it there on time, you can always buy a bottle or two. They will give you glasses to drink in the back or outside if the weather is nice outside! You can also buy snacks or cheese to go with your wines. Also, if you are a little hungry, you can buy a bottle from Wine Authorities and head to Thai Cafe next door and they will let you drink there without extra charge!

Wonderful wine store and knowledgeable owners. I favor a good selection of French wines in general…read more Not only is their selection trialed and tested and very good-- but they also cover a broad price range. If you would enjoy buying 50 and 75+ $$ bottles you can find excellent selections but if your budget is more modest and you are looking for $15-25$ selections, you can buy with confidence as well. Have been buying from them for years.. highly recommend. Love this purveyor.

A must do! Kate the owner is awesome. I don't know how she coordinates everything so calmly, it…read morewould honestly be my worst nightmare to have so many cooks in the kitchen haha! We attended the Summer Vegetarian class. Kate gave a brief intro to what each station entailed, and you could pick one that you wanted to work on. Kate and her assistant would walk around and help as needed, and call everyone over at certain parts to show how things were being prepared or cooked. Most of the food she was as using she had bought at the farmers market. We had some appetizers while finishing up the cooking, and at the end we all sat together in the dining room for a full meal. All of the food was delicious! Kate sends the recipes out via email after the class. I will definitely be trying some of them out at home, and looking to take a class in the future. Don't expect to master any of the recipes during this class, but you will gain some tips and come away with a full belly and some new recipes. You can bring your own beer and wine, and she also provided water and lemonade for us. Our class ran about 30 minutes over, so depending on how many dishes she has planned be prepared for class to go a little longer.

We had taken a dim sum class with Chef Katie many years ago at her old location and signed up for a…read moredumplings class recently on a Saturday morning. Classes are out of her home in a residential area, so follow the directions she sends you. She had done most of the prep work, showed us each recipe, and then let all of the participants wash their hands and get to work. Everyone wore a mask, and outdoor seating was available for anyone not comfortable dining indoors just. We got to rotate through various stations and Katie did some of the more intensive cooking, like the deep frying. She was very helpful with tips and checking to see how everyone was doing. After everything was cooked, we sat down to eat. Boy, there was a lot, and everything was delicious! We made gnocchi, pierogies, momos, potstickers, samosas, and apple dumplings. Water was provided and you can BYOB if you like. It did take a little bit longer than scheduled but not too much so. She followed up a few days later by emailing the recipes to us. A great experience for foodies!

My corporate colleagues and I went here for a Leadership team bonding experience and boy did we…read morelearn how to work together. Prior to coming here, I had never heard of C'est si Bon at all. I didn't know there were places that offered private facilities to have cooking classes, or maybe I just never sought it out. At any event, this was all arranged by management. My colleagues and I came here to cook, and walked away gaining new skills in the kitchen. We were divided up in teams, to make different dishes. Each team were given an ingredient list and instructions, which were helpful. We were so grateful that this event didn't require making random dishes from a surprise ingredient, like a Gordon Ramsey show. Whew. Honestly we'd be doomed if that were the case. The instructors walked us through each teams worries. We had about 5 teams, each in charge of: rice, meat dish, pizza, dessert, salad and a side. We all learned different techniques and managed to finish on time. It was nice to feel accomplished and enjoy our creations after the hour or so of insecurity. Whats funny is that my colleagues act so so tough in corporate meetings, but for the ones who don't cook, it was fascinating to see them in a vulnerable cooking environment. For the ones who do cook, you got to see them be even more pompous than in the board room, ha! Overall, it was an excellent experience. The staff were absolutely wonderful, the venue was beautiful, it was a hidden tucked away farmhouse-ish place in Chapel Hill. It was probably pricey, our VP paid for it, but nevertheless worth every penny. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to go outside of their comfort zone, learn new skills and partake in some delicious food!

We tried several years to get our child into a CSB summer camp cooking class but it never worked…read moreout for our schedule and their availability. Classes fill up fast. Finally this past summer he was able to attend one of the camps. After all that time and build up all I can say is... Meh. It's not really a cooking school for kids, but if you have 8 or 9 yos that need something to do and you want them to stir a bowl or pretend they are cooking for twice the price of other summer camps, then this will suffice. They don't provide any of the recipes to the kids to take home with them, individual kids only learn how to "cook" 1 of the 4 items they prepare each day. No actual cooking skills are taught. Head chef proved why chefs have a reputation for being unpleasant to deal with. I would not recommend. Since we were again not able to enroll our child last summer we hired a local chef to give a 4-day cooking class to our son at home, ended up being cheaper and he learned a whole lot more. Recipes, knife skills, prep work, flavor pairings... All the things that CSB are not.

Great selection of beer and wine. A little on the pricey side ($10+ for a 12oz draft - ouch!)…read more Found a reasonable can, and only $2 opening to drink onsite. Strong local vibes. Love the back door patio seating option. Food truck was onsite the Friday night.

If you're a wine lover, I highly recommend Bottle Theory. They have an incredible selection of…read morewines. They also offer AI-powered wine profile search. It helps match you with wines based on your preferences making choosing easy. The atmosphere is laid back. You can relax, enjoy a glass, and really take your time. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I ended up purchasing a bottle based on an employee's recommendation, brought it to a gathering, and it became the crowd favorite. Highly recommend!

This is one of the small businesses at Boxtop RTP in Durham. The Meat & Graze location is small and…read moredoesn't offer indoor seating, but the charcuterie is amazing and you can always enjoy it in any of the outdoor seating with wine (and, if during a live performance, that will elevate the experience to perfection). I stopped in and ordered a small charcuterie snack box because I'd already ordered a big lunch. The charcuterie box was freshly made to order. I will be back and will remember this establishment for my catering needs as well!

Another black own business that you need to check out! Simple charcuterie boards. You can build…read moreyour own, grab one or let her make one for you. May 2024. I had her make mine and it was the best decision. I had fruit, nuts, crackers, honey and much more. It was presented so cute and I only paid $12. If you're looking for a snack give them a try.

The event food was excellent The service was wonderful…read more The Ambiance was quaint and they have outdoor seating when the weather in NC AGREES I really enjoyed going and experiencing something new. I don't drink but I am always looking for great gift ideas for the people that do. This is a great place to go to fall in love with new and unique wines.

Cute little wine shop with a little area where you can get a glass of wine and/or a tasting. The…read moreservice was really great and they were knowledgeable about the wine. We got a free wine tasting on a Saturday and they gave 3 pours of different wines. The first one a Rose was really great. If I lived here I would frequent this place!

We signed my son up for a week long baking/culinary class during the summer and it was amazing!read more

We received a gift certificate as a wedding present and decided to book the "I Beg your Garden"…read moredate night class. We're mostly vegetarian so it was nice that they offered this class. We came in a Friday night and made some arancini, lasagna, salad, and Pizzelles. Chef Wynton is also the owner and super friendly. It was a fun way to spend a Friday night. My favorite part was making pasta from scratch and of course eating what you make! It would be fun to visit again. Chef Wynton also teaches cooking classes for children and I'd definitely consider sending my step children-they would love it.