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    The Black Squirrel Bookstore

    4.9 (12 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Felicia B.

    The Black Squirrel hosted a Glo Bingo Night (saw it on Facebook). I really didn't expect much it's just your regular bingo night boy was I wrong!! The event started at 6:30pm so my friend and I showed up at 6:25pm the door was locked no worries we were 5 mins early. Another group of ladies showed up behind us and after waiting another 2 mins she asked if we rang the doorbell. We said no because why would I think to ring the doorbell if the event started at 6:30 so, she pressed the doorbell and just like that someone came to the door (WHO KNEW)!! We are finally in she scans our QR code because you had to pre register. Now while outside the place looks empty no one is there so I'm thinking it's going to be a full night UNTIL she opened a secret door that lead us to another room. THE PLACED WAS ALMOST PACKED!! The decor , neon lights, great music was playing and the bartender Aubrey was amazing!! The bingo host (I forgot her name) but she was great too. We didn't order food but they partnered up with a couple of the other local restaurants nearby to order from. Fun night I did win a $25 gift card to use at another visit.

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    Erin G.

    Cute speakeasy in the back of the Cloud 9 store. Solve 3 clues to gain entry. They are still open when the store is closed. There is a doorbell to gain entry. Cute lounge with a glitzy interior which is appealing and comfortable at the same time. They have a player piano that looks like a baby grand. Service was prompt and the menu offers several choices for beer and wine. Also available is several different sizes of charcuterie platters. We had a sangria as part of a St. Cloud Art and Food festival. I definitely want to return and spend some time to enjoy the ambiance and wine list.

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    Matt O.

    Great Speakeasy vibe. The room is well decorated, owner is friendly and knowledgeable and the bartender (mixologist) was great. A place to you want come and relax. Don't pass this up if you are in the area.

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    A spectacular completely unexpected hidden gem in the beautiful town of St Cloud Florida.

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    4.5(52 reviews)
    21.8 miPark Lake / Lake Highland, Mills50

    I've had my eye on this spot for quite awhile and what better way to enjoy it other than for my…read morebirthday lunch with my favorite girls! The aesthetics and atmosphere of this restaurant / wine bar is very Mediterranean / south of France which I adorrrrred especially since I'll be there this summer. There's an outside seating area with a water fountain and umbrellas for all the vibes and shade to enjoy a brunch or day with the girls or even a date. Inside is elegant just as well with lovely art pieces, decor and lighting. They just started doing brunch on Sundays when I went so it was nice to experience it and see their curated menu. When I made the reservation I requested a scenic ambiance spot which they had the perfect table for me and my server Erin surprised me with a complimentary glass of bubbles, I assume the prosecco which was such a treat being to start off my birthday lunch! I had some main goals of YES and I NEED, which was a nice bottle of wine, those gorgeous blue and white printed plates, the blue crab cannoli, and the ousters. All of which I received in the best presentation possible. The team at Lorelei even made my lunch ever so special by serving everything on those plates along with enhancing my blue crab cannoli with caviar on the top instead of the regular fish eggs that are placed which I was just full of joy and happiness seeing how special they surprised and customized my dishes for me! The bottle of Sauvignon blanc also a perfectly complimented my oysters as well as the cannolis. Overall, Lorelei did not disappoint me and met all of my expectations and desires with the perfect birthday lunch with my favorite besties! I can't wait to come back again for some small bites and tapas or even experience the wine tasting events they hold!

    A girlfriend and I went here for happy hour after work. They have a great happy hour deal, 30% off…read morebottles and 20% off glasses of wine. They also have a great cheese board that we get every time! The vibes here are so cute and very French. Perfect for a girls HH before dinner! Service is always great. They don't mind if you just hangout for a while which is always nice when catching up with the girls.

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    Quicksand Bar à Vin - Happy Hour - skin contact (orange wine)

    Quicksand Bar à Vin

    4.8(34 reviews)
    21.6 miColonialtown North, Mills50

    I was only here for a glass of wine, but they had a cacio y pepe on the menu we had to try. It…read morecame out hot and fresh cooked and was super delicious. It was not too pepper forward (which I prefer). I was excited to try this out of the way wine bar, but was a little disappointed that their extensive list is more bottles and not by the glass. Just putting this out there for awareness since I will plan to come in for some food and be able to pair with a bottle of wine to explore the full experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about all of the different wines and helped to select the best glass for what I was in the mood for that evening. The bar was very clean and there is a lot more space then what you see when you first walk in. It was all very clean and modern looking inside. Looking forward to my next trip in.

    I guess this is what they mean when they say "hidden gem" No big sign our front just a quaint…read morelittle bar tucked on the backside of the building. Decorated nicely with amazing staff. They have a great patio outside too for those nice Florida nights. The wine list was extensive but the by the glass options were limited to about a dozen or so. I understand they have have 100 open bottles hanging around waiting for someone to order a glass. I assume (and hope) that the by the glass options change frequently. While speaking to staff I was informed of the full food menu that is available after 5 pm. I just had to see how they did with Cacio e pepe and wow I was surprised. This is a basic dish but it was executed perfectly. I certainly will be back again soon to order that again. I would take someone else who would enjoy but while they like Pasta they don't do wine. I did see they have some "mocktail" type drinks but maybe 1 or 2 soda or seltzer options might be nice to allow more people to enjoy.

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    Grape Expectations - From the parking lot

    Grape Expectations

    4.5(18 reviews)
    30.2 mi
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    Walking through the storefront entrance, wasn't expecting the level of sophistication inside…read more There is a working piano to the left when you walk in. The bar is on the right. And there are plenty of tables to sit. I think there were some ladies playing the Chinese domino game, it starts with an "m". Got to meet the owner Ray and he picked out a fantastic Cab for me, it was the Story Storypoint Cab out of California. Later I also had the Martin Ray and in my opinion it was not as good, but it was a heavier mouth feel and it had layers to it. They have a piano player Wednesday and Saturday. He shows up around 6pm. So they have free slasa and chips in the back corner most nights. On Tuesday the have tacos. And Tuesday there are meatballs. On Friday they have Karaoke around 7. If you like wine, or you are an enthusiast, this would be a great place to visit if you find yourself in Winter Haven Florida. They have buy one glass 2nd half price. If you buy a bottle and stay, it is a $15 corkage fee. We kind of did the math and depending on the pour, and their pours are generous, it is cheaper to buy by the glass. When you visit they your own math gymnastics. Bottom line, Grape Expectations, the wine is great. The service is exceptionally better. And if you like a mellow vibe with great wine. You won't be disappointed in this stop. Finally, shout out to Terra, between her and Ray we had such a great time. CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!

    Small wine bar in a strip mall. Food service premade snack trays. Limited seating. Very cluttered.read more

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    4.3(801 reviews)
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    After a fueled lunch at mellow MUSHROOM, my friend Matt and I decided to stop and walk around the…read moreWinter Park area. The wine room was on my bucket list so I'm so glad we got to stop here so in order to get some wine all you need to do is get a card, and put money on the card, and then you're free to purchase the wine at the 2 ounce bars go for relatively one dollar to two dollars and then the 3 ounce and the 5 ounce pears are a little bit more money depending on what you would want to get!! I decided to splurge and put $30 on my card. I only used about six dollars worth and I have left over $25.50 on my card which I can come back next time I use. If you haven't been here, I definitely recommend recommended. It is a 10 out of 10.

    I visited this Wine Room and it's a great spot whether you're experienced with wine or just getting…read moreinto it. They offer a wide variety of wines including reds, whites, sweet, and dry options, so it's perfect for exploring different tastes at your own pace. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was the perfect time. It wasn't crowded, there was plenty of space to sit and enjoy, and the atmosphere was calm enough to actually have conversations with your group. The space was clean, inviting, and overall very relaxing. They do have specials on Wednesdays, which I'd like to check out next time, but honestly this is a great place for wine tasting any day of the week.

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    Wine Bar George - Mac & cheese bites from "The Basket" - Wine Bar George to-go window 5 stars !

    Wine Bar George

    4.5(960 reviews)
    16.6 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Food and service were excellent for our brunch with our friends from out of town. They were able to…read morekindly move us to an outdoor table upon our request, upstairs on the balcony. Which we very much appreciated and would have understood if they were unable to do. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, our server helped us choose between drinks and entrees that we were stuck between. We shared the brunch board which was lovely, the pork belly really stood out. Myself and one other person at our table got the burrata which was absolutely amazing. It was a very generous amount of food, and everything was very fresh and the flavors were so well balanced with sweet and savory elements. I also got the Paloma which I enjoyed. My husband got the sausage gravy, which he liked. He said the flavors were more complex than your usual sausage gravy. My other friend got the French toast which she enjoyed very much. She did ask for extra syrup as she felt it didn't have enough but that's a personal preference of course. All in all we were very happy with our brunch and would come back in the future. I found the selection to be very good. There was something for everyone, and the service stood out.

    They have a hummus plate now, which is very good. Don't forget to look at all the different menus…read moreavailable, as they often have additional wine specials not found on the extensive list. Wine Bar George is a lovely spot. I always enjoy trying different wines and especially love their French red wine selection.

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