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Blackbird Wineshop

4.3 (104 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Louvis A.

if I could leave more stars I would. I took a trip here all the way from NYC and visited Blackbird Wineshop to get a taste of their cheeses and meats. The service is exceptional, and the person who works out the orders is so sweet. There is very cute outdoor seating which we took advantage of, the street is very quiet and upscale. We even went back for a second platter of cheeses because we loved it so much. You guys have some big fans all the way from New York! We will be returning if we visit Portland again. Thank you.

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Huy Y.

It was the first time my girlfriend and I went into a cheese and wine bar but the owner and cheese master greeted us with open arms. Although we were very intimidated, they were both open to questions on how we could pair certain wines with their selection of meats and cheeses. They had several bottles of wines to sample before they poured you a glass with the recommended cheese pairing. We got their charcuterie board with three types of meats and three types of cheeses which paired well with our wines. The price was also quite reasonable compared to other wine bars. I would highly recommend!

Cheese/meat combo plate. Bring it on!!
Bob S.

Spousal unit and I were celebrating first born's birthday (kinda like Mother's day) with a bottle of local Pinot and an out of this world Plate-o-stuff. Such a great place!

Media Noche panini at Blackbird Wine Shop
Tamara C.

Blackbird rules. Not only do you get to taste stellar wines, I mean, really great local and imported wines, but the food is awesome too. Andy, the owner is a delight. With each generous pour, he was visiting at our table and we had terrific conversations about the wines, and shared stories. Andy would find out our preferences and tailor the tasting to suit us and even brought out special wines that he thought that we would like. It felt like we were old friends. The gal that works there too is always just as friendly and helpful as well. The cheese counter in the back is oh so tempting and the plates, crostini and panini menus are all bomb. In particular, the avocado crostini and the media noche panini are just freaking awesome. Currently, as of February 25, 2014, there is a Groupon for half off tasting at Blackbird. Trust me, at $10.00, jump at this offer. You're welcome. 2014 - Review # 16

Michele R.

Blackbird Wine Shop owner Andy Diaz is a veritable walking encyclopedia of information about wine and wine making. As if Portland has its' own local Hugh Johnson! Without Andy in the mix this would still be a wonderful neighborhood wine shop. With him on deck it is a fantabulous place to buy wine (by glass or bottle or case) as well as "all people are welcome here" place to settle in to sip a glass (or two) and enjoy a delicious nosh from Atomic Cheese (located at the back of the store) and have a conversation while listening to great music set at a nice backdrop level to support human interaction and not compete with it. All around, as good as it gets we think. We listened to Andy helping neighborhood folks coming and going ("Mary is looking for a wine to go with her lasagna tonight...", "We're here to pick up the case you're holding for us...", "What's an Amarone...") during the hour we were there eating and sipping. When we moved on to buying bottles of vino and Andy helped us with decision making for a couple of Italian varietals. My wino...umm, oenophile...hubby and I thought the best advice we could provide to Yeeps and other Peeps regarding Blackbird Wine Shop is simply this: Go! Whether you be newbie to vino or accomplished in enjoying the wonders of wine, this a place for you. The holidays are coming and I can think of no better resource than Andy Diaz to help you pick the right bottles to go along with the food and festivities or even to enjoy in a quiet "bah humbug" moment. Now a pause for a nod to my Yelp friend Bob S who reviewed this place some time ago causing me to bookmark it and finally just get in the door during a visit to Portland. I wonder what took me so long. VIBE Casual, bright and unpretentious. Seating for maybe 40, some at standard height wooden tables and chairs, some at a communal standard height table with chairs and some at a high bar height communal table with stools. That the bulk of the seating, maybe 3/4, is standard height with chairs with backs makes me say 'woohoo'! Being past the age of finding high seating comfortable, and stools without backs impossible, I'm grateful not to have to worry about falling off a bar stool if I want to take a seat and imbibe. (You think I'm kidding?) Outdoor seating in front weather permitting. The music was perfect for wine drinking; Fiona Apple, Bobby Darin, Etta James, Satchmo, Nora Jones...you get the mix. Particularly nice to have it at a volume that made us aware it was there but not have to shout over it. Excellent. WINE Bottles of wine for sale line the walls on each side of the shop. A blackboard over the cash register lists an interesting and ever changing array of wines by the glass. By the glass prices are reasonable (@$7 - $10) and pours are generous in good quality stemware. Prices by bottle are equally good, starting around $14 and going way on up depending on what you're buying. We walked out with a lovely 2012 Arneis, my favorite Italian white and not so easy to find, for $17 (a local top end restaurant has this on their list for $39 / bottle) and a red Andy recommended, 2009 Rosso Piceno Superiore ($17). Andy may even pull down a wall mounted world wine map for regional orientation for a recommendation. FOOD As we were enjoying a bowl of excellent French Onion soup ($7) with a splendid fresh thyme infused vegetarian broth and a chevre and oven roasted tomato sandwich with Mamma Lil's peppers made on Little T Baker Salt Slab bread ($7) served with a fresh arugula salad around 1"ish" on a Saturday and walked right in to order it and our wine and take a table, we thought about all the folks standing in line from brunch at this place or that on a chilly Saturday. Atomic Cheese provides the eats and they also sell artisan cheeses and charcuterie (Iowa's La Quercia prosciutto as example) and you can even buy a loaf of the delicious Little T bread to take home. THIS N THAT: 1) DARUMA CONNECTION: Andy is also owner of the recently opened and much praised sushi restaurant Daruma which is just a few blocks from Blackbird. 2) ACCESSIBILITY: Level in and throughout. Abundance of standard height table seating. 3) PARKING: More on street parking on 44th than you might expect to find in some neighborhoods. However for folks who need accessible parking, I didn't see a single spot including in the small lot associated with this building. 4) NO TV: Thank goodness!!! Couldn't pick up unsecured Wifi. Which doesn't mean it isn't there...call ahead of that matters for you.

Jason B.

More wine than cheese but all good. My wife and I were on the search for a good cheese monger in the area, and happened upon this location. While it it does not have nearly the expansive selection that a dedicated cheese and meat shop would typically have, it is impressive on what it does have and the real subject matter expertise displayed by the folks behind the counter. We were given several samples to guide us through and were asked thoughtful and probing questions about our intended use for the cheese so we could get the best possible product. I am unsure of what their rotation of product is, but I can say that if you happen upon a triple cream brie while you are there, snatch it up. The wine selection is massive and varied (organized regionally and then by type) and the wine steward is equally as knowledgeable. A wonderful place to stop and enjoy any day of the week.

a platter of cheese, olives, and bread

I love this spot. It's great for meeting a friend or reading a book. I love to stop in for a glass of wine and cheese board. Their cheese boards are always unique and perfectly curated. The menu is fun and their selection of wine and cheese is worth browsing.

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Nice little place. The people there really know their stuff. Takes a while to get your food order but it's totally worth it.

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amazing and cozy. The owner is helpful friendly and provides great recommendations. Prices are sensible!

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Andy prepares the best charcuterie in the NW. He also makes a fabulous secret soup recipe. I love the wine selection too! 5 Stars!

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Excellent selection! Gentleman serving us was super knowledgeable and fun. Food looked AMAZING (and I'm totally picky about my charcuterie!)

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1.9 mi
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If you're looking for a reasonably priced high-quality steakhouse with a casual/cozy vibe, look no…read morefurther. My partner and I just went to LM to celebrate her birthday and were pleasantly surprised for our first visit. The service was absolutely excellent with no water running empty, a helpful server that answered our questions and made accommodations, and a bonus birthday cookie for my partner we didn't expect. The steaks definitely hold up, too! We both got steak frites, her with flatiron and me with Wagyu and were thrilled. LM is nice and lets you swap your meat with the dish/prep style if you'd like and it was perfect. The fries were nicely seasoned, crispy, and flavorful. Do not sleep on the mac & cheese either! The caramelized onion and creamy cheese were honestly some of the best I'd had. Definitely sit outside if the weather's solid but even if it isn't it's a nice covered tent area with cute lighting that should stay warm year-round. It was a nice space that felt cozy & casual amidst the nicer food.

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Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

Locals mentioned this spot when I asked about good sandwiches! They were not lying!…read more A small spot with pizza, subs, and salads. I can only speak to the sandwiches. I started with the Spicy Geraldi, which is normally cold - but you can get it hot - highly recommended! It was toasty and amazing! Packed full of meat - the half would have been enough for me - but the whole left some for later! I will be back to try more. Prices are moderate.

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4.8
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One of my favorite bakeries alongside berlu bakery and babcia bread. Their croissants (butter,…read morealmond, chocolate, savory) are my absolute favorite thing to get. If you can't finish the croissants day of, make sure to retoast them in the toaster oven! It will still be buttery and flakey and delicious! I love getting their bon bons as gifts for others (too expensive to just get for myself ) and my favorite pastry is their snickers bar. Gosh, not much else to say because others have such a good job with their reviews. They're currently looking for a new location and I'm sad to see them leave their old spot on Williams.

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This beautiful ham & cheese croissant is so delicious. Better than the pastries I had in Paris tbh.

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This beautiful ham & cheese croissant is so delicious. Better than the pastries I had in Paris tbh.

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