The Social Table is a cooking experience unlike anything else in the city. The space was an older…read morehome that has been converted into a commercial kitchen and dining space -- it feels warm, inviting, and has a charm to it that most other classrooms are missing. My husband and I landed on the "Thanksgiving Feast" menu to get us prepped and excited for the upcoming holidays. Our instructor, Stephanie, was wonderful! Took the time to explain technique and the "why" behind what we were doing, whereas, other classes are just running through a recipe. The format of these classes was really unique too. Instead of breaking off into smaller groups to cook individual meals, you work together as a class to cook a single meal. Once everything is all said and done, you sit down family-style and dig in! Needless to say, we had an incredible time, and are planning on incorporating some of the recipes into our own Thanksgiving tradition!

We bought a gift certificate for an open class before Covid and they canceled all open classes once…read morethey reopened. We were not able to return for a refund.

Great place to grab a glass of wine the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The people that come…read moreall make it feel like community.

I really enjoyed the couple of hours I sat here waiting for my car maintenance to be finished. The…read morestaff was super friendly and helpful in guiding me to a wine (or two) I would like. The truffle popcorn was really yummy and definitely big enough to share. The variety is not what you'd find at some standard spot. This wine list is curated and it shows. Inside is cozy and inviting. Looking forward to trying more wine there again soon!

Love this wine shop!…read more Cute place right by the Jarvis red line. Nice light wood-themed interior, super friendly and talkative staff. The prices are fantastic as well. I've been a couple times for the Friday wine tastings and a couple times just for food and wine with friends. I've always loved everything I've tried from their rotating wine selection, and the flatbreads they offer make for a solid meal. I definitely expect to be back many times!

I happened to be walking by and saw they had Malbec by the glass, so I knew I had to stop in…read more There's cozy seating outdoors, and it was just a beautiful day to enjoy a glass of wine. There was a very nice waiter who checked on me periodically. When I visited, they only had flatbread from the menu available, so I ended up eating somewhere else, but based on the shop and their menu, they have a lot of different wine and other beverage options so I hope to go back for happy hour soon.

Originally back in October 2021, My husband and I came here for the dinner to try their infamous…read moreeggplant parmesan since then we have tried over half of the menu and everything has been delicious! Outside of their dinner service, we have now become regular visitors on Tuesday nights for their wine tasting, each week João and his team curate tasting based on a theme or region and we get to come in and learn while also trying some amazing wine without having to venture outside of Chicago. We've tried Orange wines, something I knew nothing about and we also visited areas where we thought we were familiar with like Napa or France but the team continuous exposes up hidden gems we may have never known about even in those areas Tuesdays at Verve have quickly become our favorite night of the week, and we currently plan to keep coming back for as long as we can.

First time at Verve and went for their Burgers and Burgundy night. Wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect here. The menu had a few more items than expected so we each got the Ilixr burger and split some Gruyère fries. The burger was decent, but a little pricey for a pretty basic à la carte burger. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sauce and probably should've asked for no pickles. The Gruyère fries were also nothing special. Luckily we got the giardiniera on the side because it was pretty spicy. There were 4-5 wines to choose from and we both really liked the ones we picked! Would go back next time for just the wine and maybe to buy something or go to an event to learn more about wine.

This was a spontaneous stop. I was trying to go into the souvenir shop next door but when I…read moreapproached it, a sign said to enter through Uncork It. So obviously I did. Of course I got distracted and browsed the store. There was souvenirs in this store as well, which I was not expecting. I wound up picking up winter gloves because I forgot mine at home. I then discovered a clearance cart that had a variety of boozes in there. I was super excited to find Malort! I found a unique cocktail recipe years ago that had Malort in it but was never able to find it in FL. Little did I know, it is very well known in Chicago! Obviously I purchased a little 6 pack. I browsed the aisles somewhat but did not find anything that caught my eye. I also did not want to purchase a bunch of bottles to walk with a couple of blocks. As I was waiting for the person in front of me to finish, the employee asked the customer to please step ahead so I could put my items down. He was already done and taking his time doing something else so I felt that was thoughtful of him to do for me. They were very polite and quick. The process seemed reasonable for the most part but the souvenirs were overpriced. The store was clean and tidy as well.

Walked in, and walked right out. Asked the lady, where can i find her whisky aisle and she…read moreimmediately gave me attitude, responded rudely stating theres so many (I think I know that, I wanted to see the options) I looked over and saw the whiskey sign down an aisle and said nevermind we found it thank u. I thought it was just me reading her wrong when my husband said why should we buy something here when they're so rude. I agreed and walked right out.

Went to Get in the Kitchen for a bridal shower and had the best time. Jason, the owner, was there…read morethe whole time to provide instruction and assistance as we made bagels with schmears and chicken salad. The space is huge with plenty of room to mix and mingle while preparing food. What I really have to comment on is the quality of the equipment - I've done cooking classes before and the equipment was old and looked like it had seen a few things. At Get in the Kitchen everything seemed to be in great shape which made everything easier. Although it's a drive for me, I definitely want to come back for a drag event and hopefully some other cooking classes. Oh! The gift shop - they have a bunch of super cute stuff so even if you can't do a class it's perfect for hostess gifts or other fun kitchen items. Worth a stop just for that.

An unforgettable cooking class--pure joy from start to finish!…read more I cannot rave enough about this cooking class. Four friends and I signed up on a whim, and it turned into one of the most memorable evenings we've had together in ages. The highlight was learning how to make fresh fettuccine from scratch--yes, from scratch--and somehow the instructor Jason made the whole process feel both totally doable and ridiculously fun. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and buzzing with good energy. Jason was patient, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us through every step without ever making it feel intimidating. Before long, we were kneading dough, rolling it out like pros, and cheering each other on as our pasta strands got longer and more impressive. And the best part? Sitting down together at the end to enjoy the meal we created. The pasta was unbelievably fresh--silky, tender, and honestly better than many restaurant dishes I've had. Unfortunately, we ate so fast. We forgot to take a picture! Sharing that meal with friends made it even more special. After we ate, we were entertained by the fabulous Yuiza Beach! A local entertainer from Rogers Park. She was funny and charismatic, and kept us in stitches the whole time! Her performance was as fabulous as she was If you're looking for a unique, hands-on experience that blends learning, laughter, and seriously delicious food, this class is a must. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly, highly recommended!

Did a pasta making class here and made pasta and salad and had olive oil cake afterwards…read more Everything was easy to follow and a lot of fun!

I recently attended the "Hands-On Essential Building Blocks" class at The Chopping Block! The 9…read morehours of cooking certainly paid off with some delicious meals! Although I did think the chef in charge was very knowledgeable, and the meals did turn out fabulous, I was a little disappointed with the class structure for a few reasons. 1. For the price of this class, I assumed that we would all be individually learning to cook each component - that was not the case as we were put together into teams of four where we divided responsibilities. So not all building block skills were able to be practiced by all team members. I had chosen this class because I wanted to learn these building block skill hands-on. However, if you're looking to meet new friends this may just be the spot for you! 2. Like I mentioned, the meal we made was super delicious. But in my opinion, it's creativeness / the fact that it wasn't more simple skipped over some of the true basic skills needed in everyday kitchen use. For example, I wish we had learned more about pan use / heating up / etc. And because we had so many components to the meals, some of the lessons felt kind of rushed where we weren't necessarily able to dive deeper into those questions since there were so many people per amount of chef / helpers I do think that this is a great org, but perhaps I would have felt more bang for buck in a more specified topic / shorter class

Recently did the bubbly 101 class here and had a great time! The owner is very fun and charismatic…read moreand also has so much knowledge about sparkling wines! The class was affordable and was a great gift option too. We were in a small group maybe 10 people or so and we got to taste five different types of sparkling wine, including champagne and cava, while learning more about the along the way! The storefront itself is also very nice with a great selection of selected wines by the owner and none of the super big names you'd find at a box store. There is also a membership program you can be part of that has some cool travel opportunities too! Looking forward to other events and classes that they offer in the future!

I wish I lived within walking distance! I loved everything I…read moretried, especially the Crémant. You're not going to find wines you normally buy at the grocery store. Vicki does such a good job of acquiring wines that are different and absolutely delicious. Do a tasting, buy a glass, or a bottle...I highly recommend becoming a regular.

Came here after going to the Glunz Tavern and got us a bottle. House Of Glunz is the other side of…read morethe business where you can get liquor to go. It operates the same time as the restaurant. Good variety of products in here. There's plenty of wines but also spirits. Bottles here are a variety of prices so it's possible to find something for anyone. It has a pretty good amount in stock. There's plenty of reds and whites. Cheapest is about $18 a bottle. The place isn't that big so there's not a humongous selection. Prices are higher than big stores but that's expected. This is a good way to buy local. For some pretty good wines you can get a few. It also has quite a few beers and liquors. The prices aren't the best you can find for these, which is the only bad thing.

The owner of the shop is a super affable and knowledgeable man. We walked in "just to browse" and…read moreleft, like, 20 min later with two bottles of booze feeling super good about our purchases! :p He told us about the history of his shop and told us about the wines we should go seek when we're in New Zealand. So cool.

Big selection of wine and rare bottles of spirits inside. I had no idea we had a gem like this in…read morethe area. They even have some good bottles of Japanese whiskey. Can't comment on the food but the sandwiches did look appetizing. According to their menu it's 1 dollar oysters Monday to Thursday all day until they run out. So I'm definitely going over during those days. The staff were kind and accommodating to my dog on the patio. Select glasses of wine can start around 10 dollars. There are some happy hour deals centered around drinks from glasses, wine flights, and sangria pitchers. As well as a taco Tuesday special. Paid street parking, on the first floor so handicap accessible, excited to come back during dollar oysters.

Had a good time sitting outside for dinner and drinks on Friday night. Had the Manhattan which was…read morea very generous pour. The sangria was strong and not sweet at all. Everything on the charcuterie board was delicious. There are a ton of options with various cheeses and meats. The scallops with pasta was good overall. They were both fresh and well made,, but the sauce could have used more flavor. I would come back on a nice day where I could sit outside.