Went there for dungeon crawler carl themed night. It was so much fun…read more Make a reservation online. Don't use the email to reschedule. Has some glitches. They are pretty cool about following up and checking in on your reservation. Eat first, or after, food is across the way. Have food delivered (just not charcuterie, they sell that there) you can even bring food in!

My friends and I went for the Dungeon Crawler Carl wine paring, and had a blast!…read more Our host was knowledgeable, the wines were awesome, and it was so much fun! We got to try so many amazing wines from so many different places, and the character pairings were topnotch. Definitely one to keep an eye on as they're always doing something different.

theyre helpful and kind there, i like this spot a lot. they…read morehave nice selection of sake.

This is a surprising location because from the outside it's very unassuming. It looks like a very…read moreaverage store. When you walk in though, there is a large selection of high-quality wine, cocktails, and spirits. I was impressed by the large selection of additive free tequilas and the great variety of whiskey. In my short visit, a number of staff asked if I needed any help, they were very friendly.

The Book Club that I belong to decided to have a meeting at this wonderful wine tasting estate. If…read moreyou can imagine a rustic farm combined with an cozy, friendly wine, tasting experience, you'll have got it right. We had a wonderful experience there. There's a food truck and we were able to order food, although there was a little confusion about the QR codes. But that could be just on our part. I purchased a flight and was able to taste six different wines and ended up buying a lovely Pinot Noir to take home. I definitely will be going back again and would love to sit outside this time. They had table tables and chairs set up in different groupings around outside and I saw young families and other couples that were there. This was on a Saturday. They also had board games on the table so if you wanna go over and spend time with your friends playing games that would be a fun thing to do. So glad I got to experience this place!

Drove 30 minutes to get to this place. First impressions were great. Older staff members were nice…read moreand friendly. Younger staff lady was a little off putting and lacked filter. After seeing our Florida ids she had odd things to say about Florida vs life in Oregon. She didn't talk up the wines much at all. She kind of acted like we were a bother. The older employees came inside halfway through our tasting and the vibes got better. The younger ladies attitude disappeared as well. Honestly, probably one of the least favorite wine tasting days we've had in all the states we've visit. Bought a $49 port from them and enjoyed it back at our resort. Great wine, odd vibes from the younger staff. member.

WINE EDUCATION! I have taken many course in wine education…read morehere with Mimi Martin. Everyone loves her teaching style. I have recommended her to so many people it's insane. If you want to learn about wine, take the WSET 1,2,3 or any of the Wine Scholar Guild courses.

Great class in a great space! I'd been trying to find a place in Portland where amateurs could go…read moreto learn how to talk more about wine, and this place came right up. Specifically, I wanted to learn how to describe and find wines I like based on its components, acidity, sweetness, tannin...and Wine & Spirit Archive offers just that in a 2 hour class. I learned a lot in those 2 hours! I learned that I prefer colder climate wines, like those from Northern France or the Willamette valley because they typically have greater acidity. I prefer a red with less body and a medium amount of astringency, I particularly love a good chianti or Oregon pinot. The instructor made things interesting and the kept us all very engaged. I'm definitely keeping this place on my radar for more amateur classes.

This small winery offers great service and a warm, inviting ambiance. The staff is friendly,…read moreattentive, and happy to guide you through their wines without making you feel rushed. The shop has a cozy, relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for a casual tasting. Parking was very easy to find, which made the visit smooth and stress-free. Overall, it's a charming spot.

The wine, staff, owner, Spanish Plate were all first rate. So good and an amazing value, we will…read moredefinitely be back and tell all our wine and food loving friends. We walk everywhere and have tried many wine bars in Portland and have yet to be super impressed by any until Blackbird. The wine/food "flowcharts" on the chalkboards are very helpful and really a nice touch. Thank you to the owner and staff of Blackbird...We'll Done!

One of my fav sushi spots. Portland can do no better other than doubling the cost with no improved…read moreenjoyment.

Great variety and cool layout…read more All food was good and beer selection is extensive Service was excellent

Always a great experience here. The vibe is welcoming and relaxed, the staff are knowledgeable…read morewithout being pushy, and the wine selection never disappoints. It's the kind of place where you can linger, learn something new, and feel right at home whether you're a wine novice or a total enthusiast. Every visit feels thoughtfully curated and consistently enjoyable

We had a wine tasting with them. The place itself was nice and comfortable. I enjoyed learning…read moreabout the winery and wines as they explained what we were trying. There were six wines in the initial tasting with a bonus moscat. As I went through the six, I was impressed as each seemed to taste better than the last. I'm not a fan of sweet wines and was hesitant with the moscat. But it was "mild" enough that I told my wife that I could drink a glass of it. One thing to understand is that this is an urban winery. It is located in an industrial area--very much a unique setting for a winery. They make all their wines on site and source their grape a within a 4 hour drive. It is a cool spot with great wines. Very worth a stop.

This place was recommended by one of our friends that lives in the area and their renowned burger…read morenight. It's a bit out of the way for me but I was in the area one month and i'm so glad I stopped by! I was driving by and there was already a line down the block so I was worried they would sell out but fortunately for us the line goes pretty quickly and was able to nab two burgers. The line took about 15-20 mins which wasn't too bad given that you can order beers inside and then take them outside to wait until you order. They have music bumping and you can see them grilling your burgers fresh. They are also so sweet to give some sausage and bread samples to people waiting in the line so you have some snacks until you get to the front. Once it's your time to order you can see their menu is no frills and does't allow changes so you can enjoy it exactly how they made it to be. Once you order it's probs another 10 minutes before you get your burger so pay attention when they call out numbers. The burger itself is a solid size. The meat is tasty and has a nice grill (slightly a little salty to my liking) but it is balanced out with the sauce/toppings. Definitely a juicy burger so it's good that the bread they pair it with absorbs the juices so you can enjoy it with each bite. The burger night is an experience itself so be sure to check it out one time and don't let the line scare you away!

Can I say I am a fan??? This was our first visit trying out anything with the Proletariat…read moreButchery. Needless to say, the last Friday of the month will be now on my calendar for Burger night. We arrived in the rain, it is November in Portland. So the first thing I noticed while waiting In the line outside in the rain, was everyone was super nice and asked if I had attended before. When I said no, folks said I would not be disappointed. Additionally, there was a nice older gentlemen who independently (on Halloween) was walking down the line and offering candy. Thanks for the mini snickers bite! We had a group of 7 of us last evening as we discussed "would this be worth it" as we slowly inched our way to the cashier to place our order. It is important to note, however, that while waiting in line the butcher shop walked the line (often starting at the end which was super considerate) offering slices of grilled sausages and probably some of the best toasted bread I have had. We made it - and placed our order for two burgers and potato salad. While waiting we checked out the shop - and while small, it is cozy and I can see why their classes and dinners draw in folks. They also had wine, beer and other items for sale to drink as well as a lovely self of bottles of wine. The BURGER!!! OMG - Heck yes!!!! Did I mention at the beginning I will be waiting in line on the last Friday of every month. I believe it was a brioche roll, garlic aoli, pickles and chopped onion with the best fresh, grilled on a fire hamburger patty I have had. Oh - and I am a total food snob. I can say this - those were big burgers and two of the guys in our group went back and ordered a second burger to eat. My husband also then raided their freezer for meats for us to bring home and prep ourselves. One of those was a beautiful Tomahawk and I cannot wait to cook it to perfection. I promise I will "not F it up." While I don't want the lines to get longer, I cannot deny my role as a Yelp Elite is to proactively share great experiences for others. So I kindly do this although this is one that I would prefer to keep a secret. Next up - I am signing up for classes!!! It's been a while since my time in CA where I learned to butcher a pig and make sausage. I saw that Proletariat Butchery offer bacon making classes. SCORE!!!

We long these people at WV Vineyards in Happy Valley. We love the wine and the wine club.read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is lovely and it's so beautiful when it's nice outside and the…read moredoors are open. However, we did have to fight off flies for our entire meal. We aren't big drinkers but still wanted to come appreciate a nice happy valley restaurant and we appreciated the complimentary sample that we were given. Very tasty. With regard to the food, the garlic parmesan fries were agreed upon at our table to be the favorite item, along with the scallops on the risotto. However I found the risotto to be undercooked and it still had hard bits. When I let the waitress know, she said it was meant to be that way with it being "al dente". Very surprising, I have never had al dente risotto before, but either way, it wasn't for me. She came back later and said they made another one cooked a little longer which was better but still on the underdone side for me. The salmon and Brussel sprouts were tasty but I wasn't a huge fan of the tarragon shrimp dish either, I was expecting more of a spread or baguette topping dish but it felt like it was just a small portion of yummy shrimp with a baguette. I'd go back if I was going with someone who really enjoyed wine with a nice view but I'm not sure the food itself was compelling enough for me.

My son & I took the 'Dumplings of the World' class with Zach last weekend and had a great time. The…read moreclass was well planned, there was not a moment wasted, while also never feeling rushed. The space itself is spacious & tidy, broken up into a workspace, eating space and even a room where I imagine a smaller class or party space may be able to be set up. We had a full class, and stations were prepared (ingredients measured, tools set, etc) upon entering. We were guided through preparing the jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) wrapper dough, filling (while dough rested), then filling & wrapping. After being showing the filling & wrapping, we were returned back to our stations, where Zach rounded with the pairs for 1:2 time with the trickiest parts of the process: the folding! Quantity wise, we made more than enough, and the class was WELL worth the price in value, in my opinion: we had enough for the group to be well fed at the end of the class, and we also brought home another 8 to steam at home, which made for a good sized side for another meal. We honestly could have even made another several too, but it does get tiring on newbie hands after a while at it, not to mention wanting to chow down once you start smelling them steaming!! All in all, I'm glad I stumbled upon this class, and I'm sure my son & I will be visiting Cookshop again for other sessions. As an added bonus, we received the recipes to make jiaozi at home, so this also isn't a one & done experience like some new class/hobbies sometimes tend to be!

What a fun night learning to make ravioli! This was a private event with 12 of us. Chef Zach was…read moreawesome. He had a great energy and was super helpful and knowledgeable. The setup of making it and then being able to share a lovely meal with our group was super enjoyable. I was able to purchase wine. Kind of spendy per glass for what you get. But I was glad to have it nonetheless. We were able to take to go containers home with the leftovers.