As far as the stock of liquors it is well stocked. The only thing that we have an issue with is the…read moreolder lady who there. She can be short and nasty. We go in when when she's not there.

I'm surprised this place isn't on Yelp yet but I'm happy to leave their first review…read more Don't let the nondescript location fool you! It's small, but they fit an excellent selection in the space. Their prices are very fair, and they actually sell some products I haven't seen around elsewhere. The main thing that keeps me coming back is their customer service. I've tried some other wine shops in Hattiesburg, but their snooty vibes unless I'm spending 3 digits put me off. The folks at Cork & Barrel are always kind, helpful, and happy to have your business no matter your budget for the day. I feel this shop is a true hidden gem, but I don't mind getting the word out for such nice folks!

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp 5131 Government St, Baton…read moreRouge, LA #tonylameats No long review needed; If you're craving crispy Cajun fried fish and Gulf fried shrimp, this is the spot for you. The Captain's Platter comes loaded with fries, slaw, hushpuppies, and the honey butter roll that got me rolling. They don't just stop at fried seafood either; they also have crawfish étouffée, shrimp & grits, and po'boys on Gambino's bread keep things real Louisiana. Simple, flavorful, and straight to the point. This is the definition of comfort food. Tonylameats Approved @Cork's Fish & Shrimp

Open so disappointed since the Coul-Yon's food truck left my neighborhood and going across the…read moreriver is a little too much for one of their potatoes no matter how good they are. I had no idea. Corks was owned by the same people. One of my friends who works at Coy-Yon's in West Baton Rouge told me that I could still get that potato pretty easily on Government Street. I guess this is basically the same thing as our restaurant in Port Alan instead of barbecue, they specialize in fish and shrimp. I did get shrimp as my protein for the potato and it was delicious Definitely go, give it a shot. The server was very nice and friendly. Parking very simple. Interiors mostly white. They've got some art on the wall, looks like it's done locally. Most mostly of their other restaurant. If I had to complain and be picky, I would say take that Christmas tree down. I always find the tacky when restaurants or businesses leave their Christmas tree up all year. It's never the flex they think it is. But who cares. The food is good.

Beautiful atmosphere fantastic service wonderful food! We had the crabmeat au gratin and stuffed…read moreshrimp. We will be back again soon!

It's a gorgeous property in a cute area, and is across the street from some of the casinos. The…read moreservice from start to finish was phenomenal and I had a great dinner. I went nuts and had the Presidential Platter of crab claws and soft shell crabs. Plus the escargot as appetizers. It was all delicious. I tried the Sisters of the Sea entree, and it was good, not outstanding. But the Praline Sundae for dessert was perfect. I'm in town for a week and I feel like I'll end up back here again before I leave.

Mardi Gras parades take on many shapes and sizes. This is one of the smaller parades, but it is no…read moreless fun or festive. They usually have only one band, there are several smaller sub-krewes and they offer lots of handmade throws, mostly adhering to the theme of Wine. The Krewe of Cork is made up of a variety of wine professionals, distributors, importers, restaurant owners, and the like. This parade rolls on the Friday of the first big weekend of Carnival (10 day before Mardi Gras) and starts with a luncheon at the Court of Two Sisters. If you happen to be in the French Quarter that day I can heartily recommend checking this tiny parade out.

There's nothing like walking out of a restaurant and finding a parade. I mean, I knew it was…read morerunning. It was just the perfect timing! I do love a good walking parade and KoC delivered. The handmade throws (out of cork mostly) were fun and inventive. And the costumes were all over the map, with many wine puns so that was fun. It wasn't totally clear when the parade was over and the groups were widely separated, including a car ending up in the middle which always feels unsafe. So better security or some demarcation would have been better. An excellent way to spend a bit of time on a Friday afternoon.

You'll never mistake Pontchartrain Vineyards' tasting room for one of the distination wineries in…read moreNapa Valley. The building reminded me more of what I would encounter in northern Sonoma, to the west of Healdsburg, or further south in the Paso Robles region. The tasting room is a decent size, although as I was the only visitor at the time, it seemed quite large. Quite a different experience from trying to enter on a Saturday night of a Jazz'n in the Vines concert. There is a patio terrace next to the building which overlooks the vineyard. Since it was a blazing hot June afternoon, I stayed inside rather than sit on the patio. There were seven wines to taste for a modest $5 fee. Four were from sourced grapes (California), two were American/French hybrids grown on the estate and the final was from a native American cultivar, also grown on the estate. All vintages were between 2005 & 2007, except for the recently released Syrah/Cabernet blend which is a 2009. I liked the Roux Saint Louis (a white wine based on the Blanc du Bois grape) as a nice summer wine. The Rouge Militaire is based on the American Cynthiana/Norton (a native red grape). It's a heavier red wine, and still needs a little time to open up. John Seago, the winemaker is often behind the bar, in the tasting room, but was out working the fields on this trip.

Updating to make it clear they stole money from us and lied about us having picked up our order.read more

Good food and good service. Very kind people and good portions. The food is always deliciousread more

First time voting siting Darwell's and I will say it he food was hot and good, service was good…read more They need to get an AC system to hot to enjoy. The prices are a bit too high .

A great little wine and whiskey bar. They have an interesting assortment of both wine and whiskey…read more The wine pricing seems a little off but whiskey is aligned. Need to refocus on less sweet wine and cocktails. They took great care of us and were super cool to talk to. Family run and really enjoyed the location and vibe. Great environment both inside and outside.

A lovely bar in a historic cottage. A great vibe with…read morelovely staff Reasonable prices & a huge selection of whisky & wine

On the recommendation of some friends whose restaurant suggestions have never let us down, my wife…read moreand I made reservations for a Friday evening dinner. Located in a beautifully repurposed home in downtown Covington, this charming spot exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly shown to our table in one of the restaurant's small but thoughtfully decorated dining rooms. We started with the house-made whipped ricotta at our server's suggestion. Lightly topped with rosemary honey and served with grilled ciabatta, it was absolutely delicious. For our entrées, my wife ordered the Chicken Molli while I chose the Pork Cheek Marsala. Both dishes were phenomenal. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, so I guess we'll just have to return, which I'm sure won't disappoint my wife in the slightest. When we received the bill we were both surprised because we had expected it to be significantly higher than it was based on the service and quality of the food. The attentive staff, inviting atmosphere, and excellent food all help make this place stand out. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

My wife and I had an Anniversary dinner at Marcello's Restaurant and Wine Bar in Covington and…read moreenjoyed it very much. Marcello's has an upscale, yet very comfortable, persona and excellent service that combined for an elegant dining experience. Before dinner cocktails were refreshing and we then enjoyed Caesar salad and tomato basil soup before our main courses of chicken parmigiana and chicken molli, both of which were tasty in a traditional way. A tasty cannoli followed up. My wife enjoyed a Pinot Grigio with dinner, and I a very full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, which was the chef's evening's special recommendation. Marcello's has our recommendation for a special night out.