This entire plaza never existed when I was here and opened up after I left to go north, but its…read morenice to come back now and see how nice things have developed. This brewery & restaurant was a delight to visit and so glad I gave it a try. I needed some dinner a few days ago so decided to stop in on a Friday night. The place is beautiful with high ceilings and gives a spacious airy vibe thats laid back. There are also some Maryland flags hanging tastefully, nice touch. I sat at the bar and was quickly greeted by a very nice bartender. I started off with the Hike the Alps Hefeweizen and it was exactly the kind of hefe I like, hoppy, flavorful and definitely not bitter. Excellent beer! I also had their noodle salad dish and this was surprisingly very good. Very light, with lots of spinach and veggies and it was tasty with no guilt! I next wanted to try either their Potomac Punch or Georgia Ave beers, and was torn about the two, so the bartender let me taste both. The Georgia Ave beer is a peach sour, and since its only Spring and not yet stifling hot, a sour wasnt going to work for me just yet. I tried the Potomac Punch and this was fantastic, its an American wheat beer and you could taste the fruity notes, so very good! I didnt want a full 16 oz, so opted for a 5 oz. pour. Everything about this place was lovely! You will definitely find me coming back here again! And its cool they have a bunch of tables outside, would love to come back here, have a beer and shoot the breeze with my DMV peeps! Denizens gets five plus stars from me!

Enjoying a Cool Breeze Stout by the local Denizens Brewing Company. Deeply pleasing!…read more Dark and chocolaty, coffee overtones. Excellent head. Not over filling. A great accompaniment to my meal tonight at home (chicken stir fry).

What an oasis hidden in Lyttonsville. Tucked away in an industrial part of town is a winery that…read moresells local and global wines by the glass, bottle, or flight. For $15, I ordered a flight of three local wines and enjoyed each one. They also sell Greek food and have happy hour prices. There's plenty of space inside and there's even a growing outdoor patio perfect for weekends. There's ample parking as well in front and at a nearby lot.

Onto the letter U in alphabet series, which only has 4 businesses as U is not a common starting…read moreletter. Representing 2018, U is for Urban Winery. I visited one time in May 2018 for a game night when I lived in Wheaton (2017-2020). They used to be in the heart of downtown Silver Spring when I went, but moved to their current location perhaps due to purple line Metro construction but not 100% sure. I got a meat, pita, & tzatziki platter and a wine. Both were delicious, and service was good. Maybe one of these days I'll visit the new location.

I have been to this little spot twice now, and both times have been very pleasant. It is only the…read morethird place in the entire DMV I know that does the wine card / wine tasting machine system (educate me if I'm wrong). The machine has an ever-changing selection of reds, whites, and rosés to either taste or get a full pour of. Both times I have attended I have gravitated to the red blends, becoming favorites of mine. The staff were really nice to chat with and I love the way out of the place, though small. I would be excited to sit outside when the weather is better, though it's just the sidewalk with a bunch of cars going by a busy street. The inside has bar seats, a small lounge area, and a high long table. Did I mention they also sell a bunch of wines, snacks, and more? They have events too, so I will have to check those out.

Cheers to this black woman owned wine bar in Rockville Town Center. I had been hearing amazing…read morethings and decided to check them out for myself. I visted on a Tuesday so it wasn't too busy. I found reasonably priced metered parking right outside. There's also a nearby garage. Demi was a pleasure to chat with and learn more about this business. I liked the self-serve option for tasting and/or a full glass. I was impressed with the selection of wines. My fave was the Castella D'Alba (a red blend from Portugal). They offer charcuterie options. It's not a large space so if visiting with a group, reservations are recommended! I can't wait to visit again.

Now, my friends have been telling me to go to this place for months, but I just never found the…read moreopportunity, despite how many times I've driven by this newer plaza. I finally had a moment to stop in, and the first thing I noticed was how neat and cool their displays are. The first thing you see is a very aesthetically pleasing setup of Fou Dre bottles. I found myself browsing and seeing so many brands that I know for a fact I haven't seen anywhere else -- except BOWSFest! And there were more familiar brands, and I noted the price difference... More than $10 for some, admittedly. But in my opinion, totally worth it for the ones you don't normally see! I did not get his name, but there was a gentleman decked out in a dapper suit sitting behind the register who happily greeted me when I came in. I did also see an open door to the left, and realized they are connected to the new Carolina Kitchen, Sea & Soul I have heard so much about him. I imagine it is meant to be an IYKYK situation, but I would love the Black-owned brands to be more clearly labeled. I will be recommending this spot to friends who love supporting these brands.

I went to Carolina kitchen Sea and Soul, the owner is Dr. Lance London, this location has a seafood…read moresection and bar with a waitstaff. My wife and I stopped in for lunch and were told that an adjoining wine and spirits owned by Dr London was connected . We stepped into a lovely liquor store with beautifully curated displays, featuring specialty wines and spirits from African American producers as well as selections sourced from countries across Africa. There was a coffee tasting in there , a gentleman was giving taste test for an imported coffee from Cameron, it was so good . I highly recommend this place as I was surprised and intrigued by the diversity of selections .

Lone Oak hosted a birthday party for us in their Brewer's Lounge (capacity 25 max). It was a…read morebeautiful room, fully furnished and spread out enough for our guests to be completely comfortable and be able to mingle in various groups throughout. We set up everything with Melissa, who answered all of our questions, and had the pleasure of dealing with Abby (their Coordination Manager) and Justin (our server for the night). Abby and Justin were amazing, answering my last minute questions when we got there and being completely on top of serving everyone throughout the event. There are other areas that they rent out with higher capacity which we will consider if we ever need that. All of their beer and mixed drinks were delicious, and we ordered the corn dip (everyone raved about it). Excellent facility, great staff, lots of fun - I highly recommend them!

This is a pretty property. Tons of parking. The speak-easy is a nice escape from the busy brewery…read moreoutside. Although, the 2 times there they were missing ingredients for a cocktail we wanted to order on their menu.

Unfortunately we always remember our unfavorable experiences more than the favorable ones. So, let…read moreme start by saying this: The majority of my visits have been good ones! The staff are helpful when I'm seeking out something new (porters are my new favorite beer). So, I do appreciate that. Today however, the gentleman who checked me out was very short and pretty much rushed me out. I don't like that. If you're in the customer service business you need to find a way to keep that sh*t to yourself. We're all human, I get it. But don't take your issues out on the customer. I'll be back tho. I'm sure they'll redeem themselves.

This place is great for a quick run to either play lottery and purchase wine/alcohol. The staff is…read morealways extremely pleasant. This is what I would consider a smaller size Wine and Spirits shop and I find the store to be neat and clean. It's located in the same shopping plaza as the Safeway. I enjoy coming here for my needs. There is no loitering at this place like surrounding liquor shops so it makes coming in/out pleasant.

Good selection of cold beer. Great prices also. It is easy to get in and out quickly. The ambiance…read moreis fine for a liquor store.

I have been going to this liquor store for years. The owner is wonderful! The staff is always…read moreaccommodating. Their prices are consistent.

What a great experience. We went for the tour and tasting on a sat afternoon. The property is off…read morethe beaten path and if you blink you'll miss it, but it's picturesque like most wineries are. We were greeted and seated in their back room, and presented with 4 glasses and a charcuterie board (some of the items on the board can be purchased there). Our host was nice, and we got to sample 4 wines (one white, two reds and a dessert/port red). If I'm being honest, the wine was okay...I've come to have low standards for Maryland wine and this was on par. So to recap, nice tour, okay wine, good charcuterie...and none of these are really the reason for the 5 star. As I was sitting there, a random dude in some regular blue jeans and a pullover walked through the patio door and immediately introduced himself as Tom and shook my hand. It wasn't until he made it two more people down that I realized it wasn't a regular dude, but Tom the owner. Tom made his way around the table, then stood at the end of the table and started talking. The more he talked the more it became clear that this wasn't some random rant or rehearsed speech, it was a man who allowed himself to become immersed in his passion right in front of us. I won't say what he talked about because it would ruin it for you if you go and get the chance to meet him (here's a hint, ask him how his past brought him to present), but those 11-13 minutes made the outing worth it and then some. Everyone at the table was fascinated by him and inquired if he planned to host Ted talks in the future. And just as casually as he entered the room, he left. I watched him walk down the road (probably back to his house), just being a regular dude, even though he is anything but.

I didn't realize there was a vineyard so close to my family's home! I came here with a couple…read morefriends and my pup. They have service at the outside bar as well as inside. We ordered flights - 2 rose & white and 1 red. The flight came with 4 wines at 2oz each. It's a bit on the pricier side in my opinion but I did enjoy them. We also got some snacks to munch on which were pretty good. The views were lovely and service was friendly. A really good vineyard find!