We went to a wine tasting here and it was fun. The store is small, but quite nice inside. They had…read morethe tasting in a back room which was full of "regulars" who obviously attend these functions regularly. The hosts, Tim and Tracy, were welcoming and knowledgeable about the wines. It was a bit of a drive, so I don't know how often we will come, but if we are in the area, we will definitely come back to try some wines!

I received a wine club membership to Small Wine Shop for Christmas, and cannot say enough good…read morethings about this small business. First of all, the owners, Tim and Tracy, are so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They welcome all with open arms, will find you the perfect wine for your tastes, and just generally have awesome customer service. Next, the WINE! What a great selection of natural wine. So much variety! Unique styles, unique countries. If you're an expert, pick for yourself. We prefer telling Tim what we're looking for and letting him choose the perfect match. Finally, the ambiance. Hip and modern, but still comfortable. We've been a few times during slow hours, and their sweet dog will be curled up on the mid century modern couch. Besides wine, there are other wine related goodies for sale. It's worth it to note, as of 2024 they no longer sell wine by the glass or food, and have gone back to being more of just a shop. But you can go in and do a tasting of the 4 wines of the week. Other great options are their weekly tastings with experts to teach you about the wines, and the monthly food pairing event!

We held a Napa Valley Virtual/Zoom Wine Pairing/Tasting event with Stu The Wine Guru last month,…read moreand you can see by everyone in the photo that we had a GREAT time! Stu is fun, knowledgeable, easy to work with and had some wonderful ideas for our wine event! We will definitely be using him again--maybe a Tequila Tasting next! Thank you Stu!! CHEERS!

I hosted a socially distanced wine tasting for a professional networking event and Stu was the main…read moreattraction! This was my second event working with him. He was organized, so easy to communicate with and did a fantastic job entertaining our guests. He will continue to bring him back for wine tastings (and perhaps tequila next!). Stu is a true professional and his knowledge is so extensive.

I Finally got a chance to review one of our favorite spots to do a wine tasting…read more We first came months ago at a suggestion from some friends to go with them. It was a great tasting of a vineyard in California. A month or so later we went to another tasting that also was quite good. Then, last week we went to another with friends. This time we noticed on the email they explained how to park for free(we never knew this, always grabbed street parking). So the hook up in the parking ramp was nice. We walked into the Gourmetphile to a group of happy people ready to try some wines. We grabbed our seats by our friends and got ready. The spokesman for the company had some words, explaining the Gil family vineyard and its different wines. It's located in Spain and is between a couple of the more famous wine valleys there. Then we were off to the wines. They were quite good. What was debatably even better were the dishes that the owner provide for each wine. Different meats, cheeses and jams. Every dish was designed for that specific wine to match with. It's a few dollars for a tasting here, but when you know it almost good wines, and excellent food, it's worth it. We left with a bottles of wine so obviously these were good. And we look forward to the next one.

Wow! These people sure know how to host a wine tasting. We…read morecame here recently for a tasting, and loved how organized they were. First of all, the amount of people is limited, making it an almost one on one experience with the person introducing the wines. Allowing us to listen clearly to their information and stories about the wines and wineries and easy to ask questions too. Not only do they know their wines, but they know very well what to pair with them. This was not a random charcuterie plate on the side, they paired each wine with a specific bite/ dish and explained why exactly they chose that an how it would compliment the wine. And, honestly, it all worked harmoniously. At the end of the tasting we were able to buy bottles, and also look at their shop front which has so many delicious cheeses, meats and more, plus, of course, wine to bring home and recreate these tastings experiences at home with your friends, family, or date. Highly recommend coming here, and you will definitely see us checking in again.

I met Alessandra at a wine event and learned that her company teaches many classes on wine and even…read moresake. I've been thinking of taking the WSET exam to get some more solid knowledge of wine, and after comparing different places offering the course as well as online options, I decide to take the class here. Located in the SunTrust building, the academy is easily accessible and there's garage as well as street parking around. The class is a small in size so it's good for sharing experience and opinions. Alessandra is readily available to answer questions during and after class, and she gives useful tips in preparing for the exam. The course really helped me in calibrating my palate to the WSET standard, as well as broadening my horizon and introducing me to less common wines, such as Hungarian tokaji and Australian riesling. In the end, I felt that regardless of whether I pass the exam or not, the course was totally worthwhile, because it has given me a lot of knowledge and the tool to better appreciate wine.

What an incredible time I had yesterday at the Florida Wine Academy for my Wine Class…read more I have so many reasons to go back, from the impeccable place, inside and outside, to the wonderful and well-prepared class, directed by Ms. Nicole. She emailed us, two days before, and asked us if we have any food allergies since they will provide some snacks to pair with the wines. She also gave us the address and explained to us how to get there and where to park. I parked in a public garage for $5.00, this was not my best choice, because I'm not used to walking alone downtown, but it wasn't that bad after all. I went into the Sun-trust building, a beautiful tall building. The academy is on the 22nd floor as Nicole told us in her email. Once I got there, we went to this room where she had everything set up as you can see in my pictures, so pretty and organized. That's one of the most important things for me, how well organized and neat everything was. I need all those, in order for me to learn and enjoy myself the way I did. She started the class as a Professor will, telling us about herself and that, made me happy, such a prepared person is teaching me about wine...wow. The way she directed the class, with all the details, from guiding us where to buy wines, to open up our senses. Smell, Taste, and Body, were words we used during the whole class since we learned from her how to categorize each different wine, from all the six we had. As we were learning, smelling, and trying the wines, she also told us how to pair them with food and gave us tips on which wine will go good or better with the food we choose. With the wines we tried, we had some nuts, cheese and crackers, grapes, and dark chocolate...Yummy! They also offer all the 4 levels of WSET classes, plus labs like the one I went and more. You can always call or check their website for more information. Honestly, after trying this class yesterday, I don't feel so embarrassed to try the leveled classes and get my certification, because they way they teach you, you can actually learn and move forward. Que increíblemente bien la pase ayer en la Florida Wine Academy en mi clase de vinos. Tengo muchas razones para volver; desde el lugar​ tan​ impecable, dentro y fuera, a la clase maravillosa y bien preparada, dirigida por la Sra. Nicole. Ella nos envió un correo electrónico, dos días antes, y nos preguntó si teníamos alguna alergia a los alimentos, ya que proporcionarán algunos aperitivos para acompañar a los vinos. Ella también nos dio la dirección y nos explicó cómo llegar y dónde estacionar. ​Estacion​é en un garaje público por $ 5.00, esta no era mi mejor opción, porque no estoy acostumbrada a caminar sola en el centro de la ciudad, pero no fue tan malo después de todo. Entré en el edificio Sun-trust, un hermoso y alto edificio. La academia está en el piso 22, como nos dijo Nicole en su correo electrónico. Una vez que llegué allí, fuimos al salón donde ella tenía todo preparado como puedes ver en mis fotos, tan lindo y organizado. Esa es una de las cosas más importantes para mí, qué tan bien organizado y ordenado era todo. Necesito todos esto para poder aprender y disfrutar como lo hice. Comenzó la clase como profesora, contándonos sobre ella y eso, me hizo feliz, una persona tan preparada me está enseñando sobre el vino ... wao. La forma en que dirigió la clase, con todos los detalles, desde guiarnos a dónde comprar vinos, a abrir nuestros sentidos. Olor, Sabor y Cuerpo fueron palabras que utilizamos durante toda la clase, ya que aprendimos de ella cómo categorizar cada vino diferente, de los seis que probamos. Mientras aprendíamos, olíamos y probamos los vinos, ella también nos dijo cómo combinarlos con la comida y nos dio consejos sobre qué vino iría bien o mejor con la comida que elijamos. Con los vinos que probamos, tuvimos nueces, queso y galletas, uvas y chocolate negro ... ¡delicioso! También ofrecen los 4 niveles de clases de WSET, además de laboratorios como el que fui y más. Siempre puede llamar o consultar su sitio web para obtener más información. Honestamente, después de probar esta clase ayer, no me siento tan avergonzada de probar las clases niveladas y obtener mi certificación, porque de la forma en que te enseñan, en realidad puedes aprender y seguir adelante.

We have been here twice when we have gone to Royal Poinsettia Plaza, and have had great experiences…read moreboth times. The latest time we did a sake tasting, and it was a lot of fun. They have a good set up in the back part of the establishment that has windowed panels from ceiling to floor showing Celia and the courtyard. They had tables lined up around for each party. We tried five different sakes that were very good. We bought a couple of bottles that we specifically liked. They have a nice wine selection that's not over the top. Additionally, they have some other spirits for selection. Great parking spacing in the lot. Easy to access from Royal Poinsettia Road. Definitely coming back.

Virginia is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Simply brilliant when it comes to wine…read more She has a spectacular wine store on Palm Beach and offers classes in wine tasting. I highly suggest attending. It is one event you won't want to miss.

The wine tasting was such a treat! What a great night with our girlfriends. Denise, the Chief Wine…read moreOfficer taught us about the history of wine, wine pairing and more.

Denise was a life saver. She helped me out to put together a scavenger hunt + food tour in record…read moretime. She was available at 8:30s on Sunday to help me save the day for our team building activity after weeks of disappointments and poor customer services from Sur la Table. Her team jumped in to do what they know better excellent customer service with ton of fun.

It had been awhile since our last visit to this little wine bar/shop on the corner of US-1 and…read moreDonald Ross, and we were reminded why we enjoyed it so much. We had a party of seven, and Tommy and Tom took the time to help us choose several wines that were perfect for our group. What really stood out though, wasn't just the wine. It was the atmosphere. Throughout the evening, the place filled up with regulars who were greeted like old friends, and it was easy to see why they keep coming back. The owners make everyone feel welcome, whether it's your first visit or your hundredth. If you're looking for a comfortable, approachable place with great wine, great people, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more glass, you'll probably love it as much as we did.

Love this wine spot! They have lots of unique wines from all around the world that you can't find…read moreanywhere else. The owner is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about wines. I've also been to small private events here, which were super fun. My husband and I love to pop in this spot when we're in the area, it's such a great local gem!

This restaurant is so pretty inside good music I didn't get…read moreany drinks but the menu looked fire as well I tried the fish & lime chicken dish 10/10

Enjoyed our dinner here on a recent Sunday. Lots of seating available and we opted to eat outside…read more Ordered some guacamole with plantains as an appetizer and shared a skirt steak with rice and beans and main. All were very good. All in all we enjoyed

If I could give 10,000 stars for the excellent food, ambiance and service, I would do it, but five…read morestars is all they allow on Yelp, so let me just say it's beyond five stars! Especially Nathan Gimeno, the manager, who is an exceptionally hardworking young man who made us feel so welcome and made sure our every need was met, making us feel very special in a very crowded and busy restaurant, not once, but twice! His genuine warmth and attention to detail are what make him a standout. His recommendations on the menu were very tasty. We also enjoyed our server, Kiki, who did a great job. We went there two nights in a row when we recently stayed the weekend at the beautiful, stunningly reimagined Pier 66 Hotel, which deserves its own 10,000 star review! The first night my husband and I shared the Greek salad and cold Mezze, a selection of their hummus, olive tapenade, babaganouche (sp?) and other delicious things I can't pronounce or spell. Served with warm, fresh out of the oven pita bread, so good! (I mislabeled it as felafel in the photo, my bad. lol.) Then I had the lamb kabobs and he had the NY Strip with roasted asparagus, both delicious. I had the brown rice as a side which has Pine nuts and black currants in it. Loved it. Roasted cauliflower, not so much. Nathan was very sweet to not charge us for it. We were too stuffed to have dessert. The next night we had another couple with us. They got the hummus and smoked wahoo fish dip which they shared with us. Delicious! My husband got the Greek salad again, his favorite (!) and shared that with us, it's such a nice authentic Greek salad and an ample amount to share. He was a little upset that we made him share it with us because he wanted to eat it all by himself. Next time! Lol. I ordered the calamari and shared that with everyone at the table and everybody loved it. Very light and tasty. For our entrées, my husband got the fish stew (awesome) and I got the lollipop lamb chops, which they call rack of lamb on the menu. They were cooked perfectly, medium rare, as I had asked. And so good!! Our friends both had the chicken and rice dish and loved it. Again, everyone was so stuffed we couldn't possibly think of dessert. But we ended up going to the Pier Top and had after dinner drinks and beautiful little desserts up there. I can highly recommend Sotogrande whether you are staying at the hotel or not. Their "doggy bag" looks like a high end couture shopping bag. No one will ever suspect what's really inside!

I rarely leave negative reviews. For me to write one, BOTH the FOOD and the SERVICE have to miss…read morethe mark, and unfortunately that was our experience at Sotogrande. We went last weekend for Dine Out Fort Lauderdale. Would I come back? No. Here's why. The service started off poorly. Our waitress was so inattentive that after we had been sitting there for about 20 minutes, a manager eventually came over and took our order. We started with the Greek salad, which was actually great. When it arrived, I asked for salt and pepper simply because I tend to like my food on the saltier side. I never added it as it definitely did not need it. When our waitress cleared the salad plates, she went to take the salt and pepper, then mumbled, "Ahh, I'll leave it, but you won't need it," and walked away. At the time, I thought it was an odd comment. Once our entrées arrived, I understood exactly what she meant. The food was unbelievably salty. And I say that as someone who likes salty food. I ordered the Chicken Keftedes and my friend ordered the Grilled Branzino, and both were so heavily salted that they were difficult to eat. Did our waitress come back to ask how our meals were? Eventually, but it took so long that by then I had already lost my appetite. I genuinely wanted to send mine back, but I also felt bad about wasting an entire entrée. I thought I could take it home and salvage it by adding other ingredients to dilute the saltiness. The next day, I tried. Nothing could save it. There was also an issue with the water. We asked for water and our waitress brought us bottled water, which we were charged for. We assumed that was simply how the restaurant served water until we noticed other tables had carafes of water. We were never asked whether we wanted bottled or regular water. I do want to give credit where it's due. The Greek salad was great, and the Dubai Tart dessert was also excellent. Unfortunately, those two bright spots were not enough to overcome the entrées and the service. I really wanted to enjoy Sotogrande, especially since Dine Out Fort Lauderdale is such a good opportunity to try restaurants you might come back to afterward. In this case, we won't be returning

I first discovered Dal Contadino years ago after hosting an Italian exchange student who wanted…read moreauthentic Italian food--and it impressed us then. Coming back years later, it still didn't disappoint! From the incredibly tender tripe to the pasta alla vodka, lemon chicken, and gnocchi with truffle sauce, everything was delicious. We went on a Tuesday and enjoyed it all with a half-price bottle of red wine, which made an already great dinner even better. Authentic, flavorful Italian food and a wonderful evening--this time with the approval of another Italian!

9/18/2026 - Its bothering me that I didn't give them 5 stars. It was the price that held me back…read morebecause it stops us from being regulars. That was it. So, 5 stars it is! It's worth going to - that's the bottom line. Especially if Adelina is your server. She kept order in taking our food/beverage requests and delivering the food. She made sure our glasses stayed full and actually asked everyone (we were 26 people) if everything was good/did we want anything. She had it together and made our experience golden. Before we went, I looked at the pics on Yelp and thought that the nosebleed prices for simple ingredients and the casual decor didn't seem to go together. And the menu is limited. I thought we were about to waste a lotta money on basic dishes - because we don't eat meat or chicken, our choices were even more limited. But we were part of a large group and we were looking forward to seeing our friends there. So we went and had a GREAT TIME! Look, I was wrong to suspect that this was a casual place with casual food. Its the best of both worlds because it is on the casual side but the food is formal as hell. The pinot noir that my husband ordered and the Don Julio 1942 tequila that I ordered over an ice ball were just right. The bread and pasta are made inhouse. I think the desserts are too. The sauces are the secret to the sparkle of each dish. Our friends ordered the zucchini flowers and went nuts dragging the bread in the gorgonzola sauce. I had the Pasta Siciliano, a fat, heavy, fresh ruffled pasta holding a sauce made of caramelized onions cut so thin they were like feathers, roasted and sauteed eggplant, black olives that were still hard, reduced tomato sauce and a dollop of ricotta. Clearly the person who put the cheese on top of the pasta knows I love fresh ricotta. My husband's grilled salmon, done exactly medium as requested, was a bullseye. I'd order that in a second. He said the spinach and roasted potatoes on the plate were 'delicious'. We split a tiramisu, which was a lightly flavored, fresh dessert. After dinner, we were serenaded and encouraged to join, which our table of 26 gladly did. It was a little post-dinner relaxation with dinner-mates. OR a bit loud and disorderly, as if the whole restaurant was a little drunk. I think it was that the food was great (seriously, we already plan to return), the service was freaken stellar and it was worth every penny, as shocking as it sounds. I am a believer now. It was that good.