Passion and knowledge - that was the impression I gathered after our trip to Class VI…read more The owner has a legitimate passion for wine and charcuterie. The variety of wine available on the menu is good, and the variety of charcuterie is even better. A friend of mine had suggested we try this place just the other day. It's been on our list, so we tried it last Saturday. We were greeted and seated promptly. The seats and tables are comfortable. There is a bar area with a flat screen TV set, and there was a good crowd at the bar when we arrived. Our server passed out the menus, which took a minute to take in. Do we go with a cocktail, or wine? We decided to go with red wine. For the wine, we went with two different glasses (one for each, but we shared). My wife went with the A & D Merlot, which was very bright with a surprisingly smooth finish. I went for the Ivory & Burt Cabernet, which was a good cabernet. The charcuterie is named, so we went with The Frank. It came with a good selection of sausages, cheeses, and mustard, along with dried blueberries, dried plums, and crackers. The selection and flavors worked well with the red wines we had selected, and the wines did a nice job of clearing the palate before we dove in on another cheese or sausage. I noticed they had a wine club - you can sign up for $35 a month (month by month charge, cancel anytime). If you are a wine club member, you get 20% off your purchases. We joined on the spot, got 20% off our ticket, and the two bottles of wine from this month. This isn't your usual DeKalb bar. This is a nice place with solid service. The art on the walls in some cases is for sale, and the owner's personally curated wines for sale are stocked on the back wall. We wrapped up with desserts - my wife had their Chocolate Mousse, and I had their Strawberry Cheesecake - these are served in small glasses, and are just perfect for finishing up. If you are looking for an interesting place to visit, this is a place you NEED to visit.

My cousin celebrated his 60th birthday here. The bar was closed for his private event. We had a…read morewonderful evening. The charcuterie was limitless, the drinks were excellent and the service was unbelievable! I would definitely return on a regular evening to enjoy their offerings. Thank you Class VI staff for a memorable evening.

Tapalaluna was an experience! We had the best waiter and enjoyed live music! Bacon wrapped dates…read moreare to die for!

Love this place! Went for dinner after a business meeting in town, and will go back just for…read moredinner even though I live a hour away. Great vibe inside with occasional live music. Menu is varied and unique. Beef and asparagus is great, and the bruschetta is insane. Good wine and beer, and they make a good mixed drink. Service is friendly and helpful.

The staff is great and knowledgeable I love their…read moreassortment of wines they also have brandy and bourbon

I love this place! My favorite place to be is on their outdoor patio. It's has tones on greenery…read moreand trees. Live music also. The wine flights are generous and beautifully presented. Lots to of vino here to choose from, so I would say there is something for everyone. Perk, they also have good food.

One of my favorite local musicians now has a residency here sooo had to check this place out!…read moreNeedless to say, I was not alone - it was standing room only! The wonderful guys working the exchange setup a table for us, which is so sweet. Great service, will return just because of that! But alas I needed food - check! and a nice glass of champagne - check! Champagne is only by the bottle, but they have a great variety. The Prosecco by glass was good, but I wanted a little something more. The tequila and whiskey/bourbon selection is vast for a wine bar, I was wildly impressed considering I'm not actually a wine drinker. The flatbreads are huge and the charcuterie board was fantastic! Can't wait to come back

Had an event at the Wine Exchange recently and it well exceeded the expectations. From the planning…read morestages to the close everything was really spectacular. The food/drinks were AMAZING and staff exceptional too! The atmosphere is very cool, and guests were relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Wine Exchange, for making our event turnkey and wonderful!

Great service!!! Both Gordy and Cara were very knowledgeable about the wines and very friendly.read more

The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful with recommendations for wines. Absolutely will be…read moreback.

Abby is a great server! good food too! We had a great time at Barrel and Vine. Will come backread more

Pedro was our server for a peaceful lunch. He was so helpful with questions on Gluten Free items…read moreand specials. The food was amazing! Highly recommend the Truffle Fries. We also indulged on crab bisque, chopp salad and portobello stack. Every bite was flavorful and such a burst of joy.

I came in a day where a wedding was being hosted but they were kind enough to still seat me for two…read morecocktails. I arrived around 5:30 pm with an opening time of 5 pm. There was plenty of seating for myself but if are coming with 4 or more people, make a reservation. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The bar was playing Generation C music--not too loud nor soft. I love this bar! I would definitely come here again. I spent about $35 for two cocktails but I order a stronger reserve cocktail. They do have good but it is more of snacks than a meal so come full! 5/5

Amazing! Staff is fantastic and it is beautiful in there. The drinks are fantastic, so so so good…read more We had a great time.

First time eating at the restaurant. Sorry to say it will be the last. Besides finding a long…read moreblack hair under my napkin on the service plate, the food came out cold , the Burger was premade.

Excellent service!!! Delicious food!! Great vibes. Perfect for a date night…read more Food overall has great flavor, and very well balanced. The best surprise for us was the Charcuterie! The duck proseiutto is absolutely divine. 10/10, I will definitely see you again!

My wife and I went to Acquqviva Winery in Maple Park for our Valentine's Day Dinner. They offered a…read more5-course Pre-fixe Dinner - baked artichoke crostini appetizer, mixed greens salad with fennel, candied almonds with goat cheese, trofie pasta in pesto cream sauce, choice of entree & strawberry tiramisu for dessert. I had the grilled lamb chops with mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus & my wife had lobster tail stuffed with shrimp & crabmeat in lemon butter sauce on a bed of asparagus risotto. Pricing was dependent on entree choice and a wine pairing option for an extra $20. I guess this place is a popular wedding venue and the place is so grand and classy. Everything was excellent from the service to the food! We were so glad to have gone there and now plan to visit again in the summertime for wine tasting & tour.

Stopped by to check this space out for a wedding, and stayed for a wine tasting! We stood at the…read morebar and enjoyed our lovely lady bartender! Wines were great & we grabbed a bottle for the road!

Tried Rooted in Minooka for the first time for Sunday brunch, and it definitely won't be our last…read morevisit! The Farmer's Breakfast was really good hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want to start your day. But the real star of the table was the shaved Brussels sprout Caesar bruschetta. It was unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious... the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And the brunch cocktails were just as great perfectly mixed and the ideal complement to the meal. Great food, great drinks, and a spot we'll absolutely be back to!

The NY strip was very good! It has a Spicy sauce around it that was a perfect match. I would highly…read morerecommend it. The restaurant itself was nice and had a good vibe inside. It wasn't too crowded for a Thursday evening and plenty of street parking. The server was on top of making sure we were taken care of and refreshing our drinks. I'd recommend for a business dinner or even just a night out.