This was a treat! My birthday gift was a wine tasting: Texas Vs The World. We had to reschedule…read moreand at the 6 month mark we finally got to get it in! But wait, there's more.... I never knew this place existed. So when we drove up, i was a bit surprised that this has been here for as long as it has, whilst I remained unaware. So they have three business in one. They have a retail shop, as you will see from the photos. Racks on racks of wines. And they're not all high dollar. I think I saw some in the $20's for my frugal fermented fruit freaks (take no offense, I too am one of those). They also have a tasing bar and lounge (Indoor and outdoor). Their second business, is their wine club, which offers storage and a lounge. They have a few different plans you could be on. They also have a number of perks that come with membership that I'm not familiar with just yet. And the third business, which brought us here this evening, the school. They offer classes for enthusiasts like us, and also curriculum for those wishing to take their gratuitous grape glee to the next level. Our instructor for the evening was also a student enrolled in certification courses. In fact, he was due for another exam the following week. I hope he passed! Out course was Texas vs the World. We compared Texas wines in a head to head with wines from Italy, France, Spain, and California. The gal likes all of the non-Texas wines more. I had a Texas wine or two beating the opposition. At the end, the instructor let the class take wines home with them, since they couldn't use any opened bottles afterwards. It was a nice treat. Because we stayed later, and were the last two chatting with our teacher, he let us take 4 half bottles. I was unexpected, and they were very much appreciated. A little bonus to an already enjoyable evening. Check out their calendar and book a class or tasting. Great night out!

Received the level 1 wine class as a gift. We had Ginny as our instructor and she was fantastic…read more Knowledgeable, not the slightest bit snobby, funny, and professional yet fun One of the best classes I ever took. I hope to maKe it all the way to a diploma. I tthink she got me to pass the level one certification. I want to go Baal soon and take certification 2 while my knowledge is fresh. This class was great for the wine enthusiast or someoNe like me whhod like to retire and do something with wine. I thought I knew more than average and I didn't. Half the info was new to me but nnot overwhelming I know other places do this class in one day. I think three evenings was perfect. I can't wait for the next class Also you can do wine parties/tastings with less info and Morris tasting. You can order wines here. A cool place.

I stopped in looking to purchase a tequila that I had never tried before, and I was also hoping to…read morefind a special bottle for my birthday. I was helped right away, which made the experience easy and welcoming from the start. The staff introduced me to a few new options and took the time to explain them, which helped me feel confident about my purchases. I am still on the hunt for a rare bottle of tequila that is not overly expensive, and while I have not found it yet, I did join the mailing list so I can stay updated. I appreciated the selection and the overall experience, and I will definitely be back if they bring in any new or interesting bottles.

Remembered passing by this store a few weeks ago, and kept them pinned on my browser to see what…read morethey offer. As I'm celebrating this weekend, I checked out their website for the selection champagnes they offered, and found one I'd wanted to try. The crazy construction getting to the parking lot is off-putting, but as I have no idea when I'll be back in this area, I didn't let it deter me. This is probably prettiest wine store I've been in. I don't know what it was but it was an inviting atmosphere. The service was awesome; the staff is very attentive & knowledgeable. And although our salesperson told my Hubby & I how to pronounce the champagne we purchased, I have completely forgotten. LOL! I'll definitely return to try something new.

Total Wine class on a Friday evening. Attended the "Seaside to Speyside" with Jeremy Hill. Walked…read morein and was greeted with a welcome cocktail. My table was lined up with the 6 different samples I would be tasting along with a bottled water a shot glass and a flask (which I got to keep). Jeremy Hill made the class enjoyable and I learned a lot about JURA and Tamnavulin. The class had snacks which were really not much as it was just really cheese slices and crackers. But Jeremy Hill made the class enjoyed. After the class I shopped the store but found NO employees around to help me so I decided to leave. Great place to attend a class.

Curbside delivery / picked up in the Galleria location. Today was the quickest ever - just took a…read morefew minute and staff were friendly and I was in and out. There were some promos online on wine and I decided to try some of their recommendations. The curbside was packed well. I like Fever Tree tonic and they had a lot of flavors here. I suppose parking may be challenging at peak times, but I was able to easily get a curbside pickup which they moved next to the entrance so it was very convenient. Good value and curbside is so helpful. Have not been inside yet. Highly recommended!

Chef Robbie created the most delicious private dinner for my father's birthday a couple of weeks…read moreago, we were blown away! Even though I told him my parents weren't the most adventurous eaters, his dishes were unique takes on classics. My mom loved the second-course salad so much, she recreated it for a dinner she hosted for her friends. Robbie was responsive, timely, and most accommodating. When my parents had to cancel the original weekend due to an illness preventing them from traveling, he was most gracious in allowing us to pick another weekend. It's the little things that go a long way. If you're looking for a high end, custom meal, complete with beautiful dinnerware and a Chef with a great personality, Robbie is your guy. Not sure I'll be able to top this birthday in the future.

Robbie was very kind and prompt to reply providing a detailed estimate. He went above and beyond…read moreby contacting the venue directly to determine additional requirements.

My friend and I went today and had the best time! We chatted, drank wonderful sparkling wine and…read moremunched on a delicious charcuterie plate. Marissa was our server and was very helpful and kind moving us from their shaded outdoor patio to the AC shared table experience. Although there's no flights offered, we had a fabulous experiencing with their variety of offered bottles. I can't wait to return!!

I've been to several wine dinners here and it's always a great time. The speaker before each course…read morealways had such wonderful stories. You can tell he really loves what he does in making the wines. They've received several awards from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and he always takes a moment to recognize the volunteers of that organization too. The staff is always super polite. Parking is very limited! So definitely arrive early to try to get parking before any event.

During the beginning of the pandemic, I did a LOT of virtual cooking classes. This kept me…read moreconnected to others and helped me to feed my family, who all came home, a variety of international and local flavors. So happy to see a virtual cooking class on the Weekly Savor from Central Market. So easy to invite several of my friends who I met cooking virtually at many, many Yelp cooking events. The free live online class and discussion with Chef and Restaurateur Einat Admony, who is known for her fresh, sophisticated Mediterranean palate, was fabulous. So interesting to learn about Chef Admony's journey and challenges as a chef and then cook along with her using chicken, lemons, herbs, onions and olives in Braised Chicken with Olives and Citrus. She also did a bonus Tahdig recipe. The food turned out amazing!! Chef Admony was one of the first chefs to introduce Israeli cuisine to Americans. I would love to eat at her flagship New York eatery, Balaboosta. She sold her Taim franchise to Chipotle, the Mexican fast-food chain. She has competed on the Food Network's reality television show Chopped and won twice. She is also a comedian and is a great teacher. Her passion really shined during this virtual class. Thanks to Chef and Restaurateur Einat Admony for sharing your wonderful story as a chef and your cooking tips. You are an inspiration. Thanks also Central Market Cooking School for offering this great class virtually. Thanks for the recipe and the recording. Braised Chicken with Olives and Citrus. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put the chicken, olives, onion, preserved lemon, dried limes, lemon slices, oil, honey, salt, cilantro, garlic, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly, making sure the chicken pieces are well coated with the spices and herbs. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side down in a deep baking dish in a single snug layer. Arrange the rest of the mixture over the chicken. Whisk the stock with the orange juice in a measuring cup and pour over the chicken.

Tres magnifique! The hubs and I had the pleasure of joining Chef Mike and company for the "French…read moreSteakhouse" couples cooking class and man, it was a real, 3-course success! Salad of Frisee, Bacon Lardons & Poached Egg Steak au Poivre (Steak with Peppercorn Sauce) Pommes Anna (Thinly Sliced Layers of Potatoes) Haricots Verts (French Green Beans) Chocolate Pots de Creme Wine pairings: Malbec Rosè & Malbec So many skills included, such as egg poaching, flambéing, a mini knife skills lesson, and steak seasoning and cooking the right way! The wine pairings were spot on also. The class was so fun and interactive that I can't wait to return. The chefs truly made it a date night done right!

Fabulous class and kitchen setup. Instructor, Hailey, is very knowledgeable and helpful. I took the…read moreCook Fish like a Pro class where we learned how to prepare 4 different fish recipes. Definitely a good value for your money.

I had such a great experience in this cooking class! Ashley was incredibly knowledgeable and made…read moreeverything feel user friendly. She broke things down in a way that actually made sense and gave helpful tips throughout the process that I know I'll use again. The highlight for me was learning how to make amazing grits (seriously), they came out so flavorful and perfectly textured. I've had. Overall, it was fun!! I'd definitely take another class with her!