Stopped in after a day spent exploring Pittsburgh and western PA. Brandon provided awesome service…read more Very friendly and personable. Wines were great.

Stopped by on Sunday for a tasting and was pleasantly surprised by B&L. Surrounded by happy seated…read morepatrons (the tasting is standing at the bar) and live music (albeit a tad loud for the space) I sampled the dry section of the wines. Per the bartender, they import their grapes from various parts of the country (as I don't think grapes would grow well near Jtown) and make their own wines from there. We started with the whites, the stand outs to me were the Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Reisling. I'm usually not a Chard girl, esp when its oak barreled, but this was surprisingly smooth. Their reds weren't as strong as their whites, IMO, but the best red they had is the Sangiovese. Very smooth and drinkable. $6 got us a cheese plate with 4 different varieties of cheese but only Ritz crackers. It'd be a bit nicer to get a cracker variety or fancier cracker, but i'd be lying if I didn't admit to pounding those ritzs. I bought 4 bottles to bring home, which rang in at about $80. So, not extremely cheap, but as mentioned, the wine quality was better than I expected and I am more than happy to support this local business.

Come for the mushrooms, stay for the cake (or give it to Mom )…read more I've had The Wine Cellar on my must-try list for months, and it finally happened. This cozy, candlelit little spot is literally in a cellar--and it oozes charm. Pro tip: they're only open a few days a week, so call or shoot them a Facebook message to make sure you're on the list! Now the food... We started with the Drunken Mushrooms, and let me tell you, they were earthy, wine-kissed perfection. I skipped the garlic bread and just went full fork-to-fungus. No regrets. Next up: the homemade gnocchi with a meatball. Loved the meatball--meaty and not weighed down by breadcrumbs. The gnocchi was a little denser (which I like!), and it all just felt lovingly made. The Baked Haddock was fresh, light, and bathed in a lemon-wine sauce that made me want to go in for seconds... if I wasn't already full. But dessert called. We split the coconut cake, and it was gorgeous. Light, fluffy, with just a whisper of anise (which isn't my fave, but my mom was over the moon about it). This place feels like a secret passed from friend to friend--and now I'm passing it to you.

The entire experience was amazing. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. The food…read moreis amazing..can't say enough positive words for the food. A true Diamond in the rough. Highly recommend!!

I've been wanting to try this place for ages and finally got a chance to recently…read more First, they have a giant parking lot. Maybe not that big a deal, but a lot of the Pour Tour locations don't have their own parking so this' is a big plus. I love the atmosphere inside. Rustic, but with some modern flair. A bit dark, but also light enough to see what you need to see. There are a variety of seating options including standard tables, high tops and seating at the bar. I chose to sit at the bar since I was there on my own. My server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She shared information about the winery and some of the most popular wine and food items. After sampling several, I settled on a glass of the playhouse red blend and one of their specials - a grilled cheese and tomato bisque. The soup was creamy and delicious and the grilled cheese comfort food perfection. Food came out fairly quickly and my server was attentive to my needs without being pushy. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back, hopefully for one of their events or maybe a visit in their fun looking igloos.

Everyone here is SO nice! We came in because it's really close to where a hockey tournament is…read morehappening. First of all -- happy hour on a weekend?? Yes, please! Also, they don't just have wine!! We were recommended the Italian hoagie and Italian wedding soup. Both were INCREDIBLE!!! It was my first time having that kind of soup and it really set the bar high. We had people check in on us constantly and made sure we liked our food, our drinks, and the sports on TV. It was an incredibly inviting environment and it makes me wish I lived closer. I would absolutely be a regular if I lived nearby. Also, it was so very cozy inside!! Perfect for the winter! All in all, don't sleep on this place.

We made a stop here on a recent visit to Bedford Springs while we were staying at the Omni resort…read more We mostly stayed on property but wanted to explore town on our last day. As soon as I saw this place, it seemed like the perfect mix of everything we love. Several of the businesses in downtown Bedford are closed on Sunday so I was thrilled to see this spot stayed open late, especially for a small town. I came here with my partner and two kids. They were super kid friendly and were so kind to us during our stay. My partner and I got wine, and loved there was a happy hour special which I didn't even realize when ordering. The owner was very friendly and let us try several wines before committing, which I always appreciate. We lived in California for over 15 years, recently making our way back to the east coast. I could tell the selection was really thought through. And was excited to see that they carried a bottle from one of my favorite vineyards in the much overlooked Paso Robles wine region of southern California. The space is very comfy inside with plenty of seating options including plush chairs and couches as well as traditional table seating. We grabbed a spot on the couch and had the best time playing the many games they offer to visitors. My kids were hungry and devoured the cheese and charcuterie plate. They also were very amused by putting together a giant puzzle as well as getting a tour of the on-site art studio where an artist was working during our visit. This was truly a highlight of our time in Bedford. We hope that we can get back again soon to experience it again.

I've only had the opportunity to pop into Composition Art & Wine Bar briefly to pick up a bottle of…read morewine, but color me impressed! It's been an adventure watching downtown Bedford grow as a culinary community. Once upon a time, not even all that long ago, the idea of finding a great bottle of wine from a well curated selection would have been unheard of. Yet, that is what awaits at Composition. Even better... every bottle that is on the shelf is available to taste! The secret is their wine tap set up, which can pull samples from bottles and replace the volume with inert gas. Which also means Composition has a killer wine-by-the-glass program. Bravo! I was able to pick up a bottle of Seghesio Zinfandel. Just know that the selection isn't huge. But there will be folks who can help you find something you love. It's not a place to go in looking for something specific, but rather to go in with some ideas and be open to the possibilities. Next time, I would love to stay for a glass in their cozy and homey tasting room, and try some of the cheeses and meats they have on offer. They have imported comte, and will happily send you off with a quarter pound of sliced bresaola... in Bedford! What I love is that Bedford is no longer a one horse town with the Italian import store across the street. It's marvelous to see more options for folks to expand their culinary horizons. Outside of Bedford, Composition may be closer to a 4* wine bar, but they are getting a bonus point for bravely opening in a place that isn't exactly a wine town, and bringing some big love to the block.

Made a reservation here per a recommendation. Showed up for reservation and they attempted to sit…read moreus next to a a man who couldn't not sing or play the guitar to save his life. That was tough - he was not good - it was loud - and when you can't even get courtesy claps - you're just a nuisance. Ordered the caprese pesto flatbread to start. This was OK - but it came out cold. Absolutely struggled to get a refill to the point where I had to flag down a different waitress to get us one. As an entree I ordered the crab pasta special, and we shared an order of truffle fries to share. After waiting another 25 minutes the waitress upon getting us a refill exclaimed "oh your pasta is back here sitting" Would you know it - it was cold. We tried to save things with cake which we got to get up and walk in front of everyone and pick out in the fridge. Man. Would you know it ? It was old and hard. Place needs to decide if it wants to have food or not. Bad experience - and I don't care about sitting in an igloo.

Great place in downtown Bedford. Staff was welcoming and warm and friendly. Really cool vibe, loved…read morebeing able to sit on the couch opposed to just at a traditional table. The beer cheese and mustard with the pretzels were delicious! The mac & cheese was great. Would definitely come back again!

Pretty darn good if you ask me…read more I could do without the small soda glasses needing a refill every moment. Pizza (margerita) so good! Perfect imo. I ate it all. Nice option that we really don't have in this town. I'm fine with it. The app I got was also good even though not traditional -the taste to me was fantastic.

Great food, well seasoned. Tasty drinks…read more Great service with a smile. Special attention to detail's, and requst. Wonderfully decorated.

BRO.... This used to be my go to many moons ago.. but after…read moremoving it has been quite awhile. It's just an amazing spot. With a friendly staff leading you into the high quality food.. it's just phenomenal. The menu changes but has 20 items on it. I went with salmon, filet, and veggies. All 3 flavors were dancing around balancing off an IPA that I have never had. I also forgot how great it is to browse their extensive drink choices. Thank you chefs and service bar for a wonderful trip down memory lane! #JTBW

Service was amazing. Attentive, friendly,helpful and speedy. A must get is their calamari. Served…read morewith a sweet chili pepper sauce and spiral cucumbers. It was restaurant week so we had the orange roughy and steak and goat cheese quesadillas. The fresh was tender and seasoned just right. The steak was overdone in the quesadilla with very little goat cheese. I would NOT recommend. The cheeseburger egg roll was a hit either the cauliflower

Such incredibly friendly staff, they were so accommodating and generous with their time and…read moreknowledge during wine tastings. Love the grounds of the winery, take a walk around and enjoy the live music while visiting the small petting zoo and greenhouse areas. The wines vary in taste and there is something for everyone, from dry to very sweet. Such a cute place for an event - my friends surprised me with a visit for my birthday and it was wonderful.

Location! - This winery is tucked away in the hills & farm area of westmoreland county…read more We were out with family on a unusually warm December day. Stopped by to sample a few wines. The decor is very pretty & wines are nice. Look forward to going back in the warm weather to walk around the grounds more and enjoy some wine & good company of family & friends.

This was the reservation that turned The Venue from one of our favorite restaurants in the local…read morearea to "we will never dine here again". We went on Valentine's Day, and the evening started our wonderful, with cocktails at the bar and the lovely touch of the owner's grandson gifting a red rose to the ladies. But then the food came. It was a set menu priced $99 per person. All was going well, until one of our entrees arrived, and they sent out raw chicken. Not slightly questionable - clearly still raw. I wouldn't expect that at Denny's never mind a fine dining establishment. The server was apologetic and took the other plate back into the kitchen to keep it warm so that we could eat together. When the food came back out, my husband's crab cakes had gone dry. On my plate, they had simply removed the raw chicken - not finished cooking it or replacing it, but removed it so that there were only two small pieces of chicken, and a huge pile of gnocchi and a huge mess on the plate where they had not taken the time to clean it up. Which was obviously disappointing. When the bill came, my husband questioned whether something should have been taken off the check based on our experience. The owner came over and eventually took $100 off the bill, which was absolutely fine. But then she concluded with "are you satisfied now, because I would like your table back to give to someone else". I don't recall an owner ever being so rude to a couple who have just spent $400 in a restaurant. Customers spending that kind of money should never feel rushed or spoken to like that (we still had half a bottle of wine, which we might have finished there had our experience been different). All she did was encourage us to write this review and ensure that we will never go back.

We tried this restaurant a few years ago for an anniversary dinner and left slightly disappointed…read more We waited a while to try it again, but I'm glad we did give it another try. We've eaten dinner at the bar twice and once in the restaurant and enjoyed it thoroughly...the staff is so friendly and helpful, especially the bartender Jennifer. The food was delicious -- I had a filet mignon which was cooked perfectly and my husband had a ribeye which has fantastic flavor but was a tad overcooked. The wine list is good, but I'd love to see more options. The restaurant is warm and inviting and has a great vibe. Parking on the street or in the lot across the street is super convenient. This is becoming one of our favorite spots.

What a wonderful Irish pub ambience! Lisa was a sweet down to earth host. She shared the…read morerestaurant regularly updates the menu. And, the food was absolutely delicious and portion was very generous.

Cozy, comfortable spot in the lower level. We shared the mussels. She had the Reuben and I road…read moretested the Dubliner. Both tasty. Nice staff. One less star for the $20 glass of domestic cab. Would return.