The Vine and Oak brings two of my favorite drinks together in a stylish, historical site that is an…read moreunapologetic as their offerings. Nestled in historic Madison, V&O offers some of the most unique wines and whiskey/bourbon offerings in the region. There's a typical bar area with TVs showing sports, but surrounding the bar are plush, lounge chairs and couches that feel more intimate and inviting for groups. Selection of libations is a great start, but without passionate and knowledgeable 'tenders the experience feels... incomplete. V&O doesn't disappoint here either as everyone is well-versed and opinionated in what they are serving. It's the perfect place to let a few hours bleed away and forget what is going on in the world; maybe have an intelligent sparring session about tastes in the 'brown drink' or adult grape juice... You can spend an entire night here or end up here at the end of the night for a night cap... I don't think you can wrong either way. It's becoming one of my favorite places for wine and whiskey/bourbon... but tread carefully; there are so many things to try you may find it hard to walk out to a ride home. However, you won't regret the time spent within the walls of this gem... I can't promise the same for the next day

Seriously super impressed with this new wine bar and lounge in Madison! You can find it downtown…read morenear Lanier House, the little tearoom. This place opened recently and offers a huge selection of wines (from Germany, France, California, New Zealand, and more), several varieties of bourbon, and a craft cocktail menu. They also have charcuterie boards and a shop with wine- and alcohol-themed memorabilia that are really quite cute -- think tumblers, candles, and other great gifts. There are televisions playing softly in the room with the bar but there's also a more intimate room; I think it'd be a nice place to gather with friends. I was told there'd be wine tasting nights starting soon! The bartender, Teylor, was exceptional! She put me right at ease, spoke knowledgeably about each cocktail and wine option, and had a good sense of humor. She worked efficiently among the patrons and was very attentive and polite. Shout-out to Teylor! The vibe was really great too - the other guests were friendly and sociable without being overbearing and I enjoyed my visit while having a drink. I ordered the Monte Sano Sunset, which is a rum drink with fruity elements to include orange and pineapple juice as well as a squeeze of lime. It wasn't overly sweet and didn't upset my stomach as similar drinks often do. It was a pleasure to watch Teylor make my beautiful drink as well as what others ordered; there was even fire involved with one particular beverage! I enjoyed my drink and heard rave things from the other guests about each and every drink that was served. Although this bar is rather far away for me, I look forward to bringing friends from out of town to this special new place.

The husband and I were fans of the original location first and came to try the Gates location for…read moredinner today - were thoroughly impressed. Wine Selection - retail-wise the original location still has the wider selection, but the wine list is the same across both locations. Since the Gates location is serving Italian food, it also offers a selection of Italian wines to pair with the food. You also still have the wine flight option that the original location offers. It also had port wine for dessert. Appetizer - we were going to order the charcuterie board, but were intrigued by the salmon and tuna crudo. Being a big sashimi fan, I must admit i was slightly worried about messing with the purity of the fish, but the ingredients they used did go really well with both tuna and salmon, so I'm glad I tried it. Salads - husband ordered the radicchio one and I ordered the caesar. We ended up switching because the caesar was just slightly too spicy for me to handle. Both salads were good. Mains - the veal parm was the special, and it was gigantic. the bone was hanging off the side of the plate and it was breaded and cooked to perfection. It really reminded me of the italian food I used to eat in Queens, NY. The clams pappardelle dish was also amazing. It was just right amount of seasoning for me, the flat noodles soaked up the soup really well. Dessert - you cannot go wrong with the tiramisu. the cheese cake was also good, but i wish we got a bit more of the berry sauce that came on it. Overall, a good time. Waitress was very attentive. I'm glad to see Huntsville get a real italian restaurant.

First off, let me just say that Huntsville, Alabama is truly a hidden gem! Now, on to this Church…read moreStreet Shoppe, A WHOLE VIBE. We stopped by because they advertise live music on Friday nights, and it did not disappoint. The duo was superb! The food was good, the atmosphere was cozy and groovy, and the service was excellent. What more could you ask for?

Went here with my friends on. Thursday for the wine tasting and it was fabulous! The wines were…read moregreat. I had a Greek salad with blackened salmon and was super happy! Great atmosphere. Wonderful gentleman serving the wines. Highly recommend!

Service went from fantastic to awful with a strange 3:00 PM shift change. The service from our…read moreoriginal gentleman was patient, informative, helpful and friendly. All of our drinks and food were excellent. We were having a very enjoyable time while entertaining guests from out of town. Then....five people replaced one...and we were deemed a major inconvenience with two hours left until closing. Atrocious attitude from the guy in a black T-shirt #13. Decor and offerings are worth going back; just make sure that the friendly guy who wears an apron, with longer wheat-colored hair, and glasses is the one taking care of you.

Started off with an old fashioned, good quality, nice presentation, probably should've substituted…read morethe bourbon but that's on me, $15 is a bit steep but not crazy, 4/5. Got the meatball appetizer, it was good but not life changing, 4/5. They make their meatballs in house, the sauce was solid, good quality. Next time I'll probably try something else though. The main reason I came here was for that pizza. After a pleasant conversation with the waiter I decided on the award winner mainly because for high quality pizza I like red sauce and simplicity. This pizza is 5/5. The crust was airy, thin, those red peppers are so unique and I've never seen them offered elsewhere, cheese was good, sausage was plenty, can't ask for more! This pizza definitely has a "style" to it, it's certainly my style but even if it wasn't, the quality is unmistakeable. The menu can be a bit overwhelming, but a friendly conversation with the waiter steered me easily in the right direction, I bet it could do the same for you! Excellent place, highly recommend.

Throughly impressed. Short wait time for fresh food…read more Drinks were top notch. Staff were on point. Keep up the great work. The ambiance was welcoming and entertaining.

Love this place, love what they stand for, love what they do, love the chi tea…read more I bit into a moldy blue berry muffin today, I don't blame anyone but myself for not noticing it was spoiled. Honestly I think they need to put expo date stickers on there sweet treats so people like me don't just eat mold by mistake. Again I'm not even upset, I just think someone needs to be aware. If I die, tell my family I love them and to still buy drinks here- just don't- eat- the deserts. If you value your life.

My visit to Charlie Foster's was in late August while trying to kill some time before an…read moreappointment. The location is easy to find within Stovehouse with plenty of parking available. The young lady who took my order was friendly and efficient with each guest. I had a simple order of an Irish Coffee and a Charlie's breakfast sandwich on a croissant with bacon. They were out of whiskey and subbed with amaretto (do not recommend). The breakfast sandwich wasn't bad, however, the scrambled eggs had an undesirable texture. Almost rubbery. Now Charlie Foster's is an espresso and wine bar... therefore I will be back to dive into the espresso and wine options (there are several by the way). I believe my Irish Coffee would have been perfect if whiskey were available and that the breakfast sandwich would have been much better if the eggs had a better texture. Planning on giving this place another shot. *I sat both inside and outside. Inside was spotless... outside needed attention in two of the seating areas.

This is a great hometown place to relax! They have beer, wine, cider, trivia, and karaoke…read more Service is exceptional, and Heather is the best :)

Poor selection of canned beers Disinterested employees with…read moreno effort to curate beers Expensive per can price (more expensive than Whole Foods and that's saying a lot) One can was expired by over a year

This is the best nearly-hidden gem in Huntsville. Sure, the place isn't huge as other reviewers…read morehave noted, but it doesn't need to be. It rarely gets overcrowded and the guests seem to be all about quality over quantity. The wine selection is absolutely fantastic with a great variety of varietals (see what I did there) and price ranges. The staff is beyond friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and helpful. While I highly suggest you stop here for your purchases, I even more highly suggest you sign up for their emails and attend their weekly [reasonably priced, ample poured] tastings and events.

Always good choices available and often good advice. One of just a few in the city with a solid…read morewine list.

Awesome place, great atmosphere, fine drinks! Loved it!…read more Awesome drinks served by Mia and Austin!

We've been frequenting The Carriage since 2019. It's easily our favorite local bar! The bartenders…read moreand owners are friendly and knowledgeable, so if you're uncomfortable with selecting a wine or unsure of what you'd like, they can easily help you find something! They have a large variety of wines - trust me, you'll find something you love! Try the seasonal slush for sure. They also offer delicious bar snacks (dips, boards, caviar). It's located perfectly in downtown Florence, with a cozy atmosphere indoor and out. You can grab purple cups to venture around local events with, or stay and enjoy the conversation!

Everything on the menu is mouthwatering pub fries and the burger are my go to. The BLT is…read moredelicious with its original mayogravy. Chef's daily specials make it hard to resist needing a nap after lol Be sure to note the new hours Sunday brunch 10-2 Monday closed Tuesday closed Wednesday 11-9 Thursday 11-9 Friday 11-10 Saturday 11-10

I came here for lunch after exploring Isom's Orchard over fall break with my parents. This was a…read morethird choice after we struck out at Ramona J's (closed for fall break) and Dairy Delite (only had hot dogs and mom and I didn't want a hot dog that day). This restaurant is located on the square downtown. There's a seating area in front that's really cute, with swings and such. The inside is really nice and comfortable and vibey, plus very spacious! It has at least a loft and seems like it would be a great place to have a drink and listen to some music. It was quiet for lunch on a Thursday, with maybe two other parties aside from us dining. We didn't see any staff for a while, but one of the fellow diners encouraged us to sit anywhere. Eventually, Jaycee came out and quickly got us set up. She was professional and pleasant. It seemed like she was the only person working but our experience didn't suffer because of it. The menu has apparently been recently expanded. It has sandwiches and other bar food, as well as stir fries. We were all in the mood for burgers, so my parents split a burger and fries and I got my own. It's a two patty smash burger and comes with cheese; you can add additional toppings for a small extra cost. I kept it to cheese and ketchup. I think my parents added onions and mustard and maybe something else. They liked their burger better than I liked mine. Mine was very overcooked and dry, so overcooked it had an unpleasantly charbroiled/burnt flavor and crisp. The fries were okay but unremarkable, kind of like a middle of the road McDonald's French fry experience. The food wasn't bad really, but I wouldn't return for a burger. Overall, seems more like an alehouse (as the name suggests). It would definitely be a good spot to meet with friends and enjoy a drink.

A local friend took me to this friendly, hip place ! Atmosphere, friendliness of the owner and…read morestaff and all of the customers made it a memorable experience. The food appetizers specials for each day were unique and amazing and the wine varieties offered were impressive. One can also buy full bottles from a good selection on the shelves. They even allow you to order and have other food choices from nearby restaurant and enjoy them there with their wines. Owner and food preparer comes with experience from New York high end restaurants! And don't miss the unique, high end bidet/toilette in the all genre single restroom!

The owner served us all night. She was so kind and very knowledgeable on which wines she thought we…read morewould like. She was so helpful and really tried to make our experience great. We also ate the pizza, and it was all homemade and incredible! I definitely recommend this place if you love wine and good pizza!