While exploring the Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts district, we saw a TINY Italian place on the corner…read morecalled Abruzzo's. I tried to bookmark it on Yelp, but couldn't find it. Come to find out - this place is actually the "Bishop Arts Winery," and only opened up a restaurant a couple months ago! We arrived at 7, and we were the only guests there for an hour as the musician set up to play. By the time 8:15 rolled around, the music was in full swing and the 7-10 tables were all occupied by old couples, groups of friends, and even a family with 3 young kids! Although the space itself is small, it wasn't claustrophobic at all - it was homey and nice. Not too loud either. The ambience was very romantic; I loved the interior decorations that made it feel like little Italy and home all at the same time. Now for food - they bring out hot, Parmesan dusted bread as you order and wait for your food...mmmmm. We got the BAW Cabernet Sauvignon by the bottle (24.99) and she let us know that it would be $8 per glass, so it's a bit cheaper to go for the bottle. We had heard good things about the cheese board, so we got a small. Perfect appetizer: at least 6 different tastes of cheeses, salami, different spreads and jams and crackers. Loved it, perfect for 2 people. Our waitress also inspired us to get this fried artichoke/crab meat ball...sounds weird but it was SO GOOD!!!!! Show stealer for sure. I got the classic spaghetti marinara, and Trip got the Bolognese lasagna. Both were impeccable, we are every bite - and the portions were generous but not excessive! Our service was awesome - it felt like they had at least 3 people circulating the small room to make sure everyone was taken care of. Wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!!!

Go pay Annette a visit! She was lovely to us on a Sunday afternoon. $12 flights, spicy reds and…read morecrisp white wines on deck. I loved my apple chardonnay and they have frozen sangria (mango or blackberry) for $3. Perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day! The cheese plate was shaped like Texas! Everything from start to finish was yummy and they have plenty of tables with a jukebox they are cranking up soon. Live music on the weekends and they are open til midnight. Come check it out!

Our server was extremely knowledgeable and helped up navigate the menu. The Cava Rose was my…read morefavorite and would definitely come back. Place is very elegant and clean while being casual at the same time.

The wine is always incredible. Our favorite is the GSM. We always pair the wine tasting with the…read morechocolate chip cookies-they're warm and gooey. The service was a bit slow tonight due to a wine club event, but the waiter gave us a bit more of a pour due to the longer wait! Super fun to sit in the front and people watch the street out front!

This will be my third time attending the Texas Winos. I absolutely love it. My family and friends…read moreenjoyed every moment of it. It's small but personal. You get to experience a one on one conversation with the vendors and they are so pleasant and welcoming.

Went to the Wine Festival on Oct 3, and I had a great time. I always enough myself at these events…read moreand the food vendors are always good. I do hope they have more wines for the next event. All in all, this was my 3rd time attending and they never disappoint! 10/10

We visited three wineries/restaurants. They go to different ones and it's not always the same. We…read morehad a great time at Farina's. We had a three course lunch and three wines to pair with our courses. This was a great place and I'll be back. We then went to cross timbers which is a family owned business and said to be haunted! We finished off at the bull lion. Our guide Sal was great!

Took my Mom today while she's in town visiting. Had a great experience and John was excellent guide…read more& driver. We stopped at Landon Winery (Grapevine), Farina Winery where we also ate lunch and Cross Timbers Winery where they had live music playing. Enjoyed it so much I plan on doing it again with my guy and friends.

Bravo Barnhill! You…read morenever disappoint. We are frequent guests at your wonderful venue. It's to the point it feels like home. Your Peach wine is my husband's favorite! We bring guests every time and all have positive feedback. In fact, it's Just another reason for our guests to revisit us. Y'all are doing a wonderful job of choosing the entertainment. We are equally as happy for you as we are for us. Keep up the good work!

As always, another great night. Perfect weather for the Kenny Chesney cover band, friendly crowd,…read moregreat wine and easy in and out parking. Just wish we were a little closer (it's a 35 min drive for us, but worth it!).

Great people and great events. One of the best kept secrets in Dallas. AJ the proprietor is…read morefantastic to work with and will procure the best wines at a fantastic price for every patron.

We had the pleasure and honor of attending a Valentine's 7-course dinner with wine pairings at…read moreRoots and Water Wine Room hosted by Sommeliers AJ & Heather and Chefs Mollie and Adrien, and my, were we blown away! Our evening started with a cocktail hour, during which we got to meet other guests over a glass of Roots & Water cabernet. We loved the cab - light and elegant. Once we were seated, we started with a glass of champagne with east coast oysters. For each course, one of the chefs came out to explain the dish and the inspiration behind it. Chef Adrien explained to us that he and Mollie had curated a menu of aphrodisiacs for Valentine's, and the oyster was prepared in a way that brought out ocean feels. We definitely tasted, felt the ocean waves with the soft red beet foam atop the oyster! Our favorite course of the menu was the soup/pasta dish - fideo noodles with tomato saffron brodo, generous pieces of lobster, and crispy leeks. I'm usually not a fan of tomato-based sauces, but this soup was SO delicious! Not too salty, not too powerful in taste, just right. The noodles were done al dente, with a slightly firm texture in every bite. And the lobster pieces were so soft! We devoured every bite of the entire meal, but we ultimately agreed this course stood out the most! The main was definitely a hit, too! It was braised Texas wagyu with root veg puree, herb emulsion, mushroom, and lots of truffle! We loved the strong flavors of the wagyu paired with the puree - so soft, so fluffy, subtle in taste. And the red that went with it *chef's kiss* We were also impressed with the potato dish - ambrosia fingerling potato with duck fat, burnt crema on top with caviar, ikura, trout roe. Who woulda thought caviar and roe go well with potato! And the crema to balance out all the flavors. We liked how the potato was sliced into perfectly thin pieces for each bite. For the dessert, the panna cotta was paired with a white wine, which we appreciated, as we're not big fans of port/dessert wines. We liked the balance in flavors with the sweet-citrusy taste of the panna cotta and the refreshing white. All in all, I could feel every ounce of attention and love poured into every dish, and we were very, very happy campers by the end of our dinner experience. Thank you to Roots & Water for hosting, as well as the chefs and sommeliers for curating an all-around beautiful experience. We hope to be back soon for some wine tastings!

Awesome! Lived in Plano over 20 years, never ventured out this way until now- ( Heard great things…read moreabout wineries in area! Folks not wrong!). Had the red flight, all good- Tempranillo was great- ( not a wine connoisseur folks, but these wines were good!) Ordered the charcuterie board as well- tasty- Service was fine- no problems there- What struck me was the ambience of the place- closest thing to the Hill country without being there! Hills like this in North Texas? Never knew- Views off the patio were great-If you're in the metroplex looking to escape for an afternoon- this is a short drive and worth it, ( Note; you will travel on some gravel and some hilly terrain)

Just go to Blue Ostrich. 4R loves to copy everything they do anyway…read more Legitimately the worst place I've ever worked. Got fired for calling the health department (which is illegal) because the owner decided to let an outdoor fridge full of food sit without electricity for 4 days, causing all the food (meats and cheeses) to go completely bad. Instead of calling the health department themselves LIKE THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE to see if the food was still safe to consume, they called "a close friend who's a professional chef", and likely gave them info that was all incorrect or skewed, because no professional I've ever met or worked with would allow a fridge to sit for 4 days in the heat and consider anything inside of it safe. The health department informed me that the food would have been toxic at that point and needed to be discarded immediately. When I informed Walt and Nicole, both were not only taken aback, but were actually mad and started slandering me about how terrible I was at my job. A former supervisor quit on the spot because of that exact behavior; them berated and belittling them saying they weren't worth their pay (after withholding money from their paycheck) Being fired for calling the health department is illegal, and withholding pay is also illegal. I got fired via email, with zero cause attached, so I can only assume they cheated the system and put "terminated without cause" to sidestep the actual reason. Nicole was, to put it blatantly, a slave driver. We declined alcohol sales to a pregnant woman and her visibly inebriated husband, and when they posted a baf review on Facebook, we all got reprimanded for it. Not only is it illegal to serve alcohol to someone who's visibly had one too many, it's morally insane to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. But we were told if we spoke anything against Nicole's call, then it would be a write up. The food is made at some random dudes house, btw. Not a professional, not someone with a culinary background, not someone who's ever worked in a fine dining environment. Just a friend of Walt's. The food was made in his house, frozen, shipped to them, then thawed and heated in a toaster oven and served at nearly $20 for a small pizza. Horrendous. The place is run by the most insane couple I've ever had the displeasure of meeting, who are never on the same page, and would get into heated arguments right in front of the staff, and both loved to belittle their staff. Neither have any business running a company of any caliber, much less a fine dining winery experience.

We decided to take a Waco Wine Tour and visit Magnolia for my friend's bachlorette party. Yes it…read morewas a a fun weekend, and yes I remember everything! With the Waco Wine Tour you get to stop at three wineries and sample about 5-6 samples at each winery. There is also a stop at a vineyard (and unfortunately we didn't go at the right season), but you get to see where all the vines and grapes grow, as well as have a delicious snack from a nearby market! I found some great wine I liked and our tour guide Joey was amazing! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and answered every random question we could think of. He let us have alone time, giving us the right amount or privacy, but was always engaging and positive when we wanted to include him in girl time. I'm so glad I got this as my first wine tour experience, and if I'm ever in the area, I will have to come back and take the tour again... as well as buy some delicious wine!

We had the most amazing time on the Waco Wine Tours bus! Accommodating, easy, and fun! Valley Mills…read moreVineyard was our favorite, but all of the stops and wine was delicious! Staff was knowledgeable, driver was so great, and everything was always on time! This is the perfect type of excursion to add to a Waco weekend!

Love the food at 55 seventy. The club is beautifully decorated and service is always on point. I…read morereally enjoy their meatballs and sushi dishes. All the food has always been delicious and their wine + cocktail program is also really good. The focaccia bread is always a crowd pleaser as well! All in all, I do recommend this as a great private dining option.

We stopped here on a Friday early evening for some appetizers and wine. I was with my friend, "the…read moremayor", and had a great time! From start to finish we had amazing service from the hosts to the servers. The prosciutto toasts and deviled egg appetizers were delicious! From flavors to textures, each bite was crave-able and well thought out. The ambiance was sophisticated and they had live music playing when we came. The vibes were moody and classy. Obviously the star of the show was the wines. I had multiple glasses and each one was so good. We had both reds and whites, and I got a tour of their storerooms in the back - pretty epic!! I hope to come back every time I'm in Dallas!

I took this tour today with my mother. I did the 1-hour tour of JFK assassination and I wish I…read morecould have done a longer tour. Dan...Daniel, what can I say about my tour guide? Amazing!!! The knowledge was there. The passion was there. The interaction was there. My questions were answered. He showed us video footage during our walking tour to back the events of 11-22-63. And because the walking tour was just my mom and I, he drove us along the route. We discussed every turn, every conspiracy theory and never missed a beat. It was a tour from someone who lives and breathes his job. I will gladly take a longer tour in the future because there is so much more I want to see. Side note: I was impressed with how downtown Dallas preserves its history. Everything along the route was there in 1963. I post on more than one platform so I will be leaving this review there and this is my personal first hand experience.

This was a phenomenal tour! I was fortunate to have Preston, a Dallas Native and Historian as our…read moreguide. His thoroughness and attention to detail is commendable! He reached out via text prior to start of the tour to provide important information and just say hello and introduce himself. Photo included! He was a great driver and very patient with participants. It was unseasonably hot that day and he kept checking to make sure everyone was doing OK. Even assisting the ladies(myself included) into and out of the van. I love that it was a small group. Makes it more personal. We went to all the major sites in just over three hours. Cost is very reasonable($62.99) and I booked through Viator who also does a great job! This tour is HIGHLY recommended!