Think of a clean, sharp, space that is full of life. It is a laboratory of tastes, it brings the…read moreold with the new, and it bridges the expanses of what an immigrant brings to this very country: excitement, curiosity, and an originality that is bound to be copied. The dinner itself brings you on a real journey of flavors, and it is one that is never repeated twice. From the first light stop of a variation of bruschetta, that holds creamy textures and the real sweetness only homemade bread can bring, it glides you to a second course. Four to five bite-size appetizers are introduced to your palate in a manner that is akin to meeting new strangers. The variability of seafood, to the freshness of salads with seasonal combinations, to traditional tastes of Northern Italy, and the occasional heartiness of street food. We then move to our next stop, that of the one of the two main courses. Usually, as all stereotypes tend to say, a dish of pasta is served. However, there is a full range that is thoroughly explored. New landscapes of flavors are married, from saffron and blueberry to black garlic and cocoa, and many more. Yes, the traditional side is honored as well, from the chef's own region of Piedmont and its abundances in mountainous recipes and ingredients, alike the winter season that overtakes the North. To even a fully celebrated and homey wild boar ragù Bolognese, spaghetti alla Nerano, or to a pesto Genovese. It lingers on the buds, and it grows with a sense of warmth that provides a blossoming curiosity.

The restaurant is very pretty & service was good. We heard good reviews & wanted to try it. We…read morehad the first seating & all dishes were explained as to the ingredients. I only loved the gnocchi. The meats were not good & the seafood ceviche was too fishy. My biggest complaint is that not one dish was hot. All lukewarm. I appreciated presentations, but was underwhelmed for the price. Too many other Italian restaurants to go with delicious food.....

The Royce offers free wine tastings on Wednesday from 6-730pm. They pours during the tasting are a…read moretrue "taste" lol don't expect full pours like you get at Cooper's hawk. However, the tastings are in small groups of about 8 people at a time so you can hear the wine descriptions and interact with the group easily. I ran into a college classmate that I haven't seen in 8 years because we were both running our mouths about how we liked the wine we were tasting. I wasn't a fan of the wines we tasted but I loved the Chardonnay I purchased as we sat around and talked. Conner was a great server and gave excellent recommendations. There are plenty of seating options, including a few couches upstairs. I will be back just to enjoy the atmosphere and have a glass or 2 of the Chardonnay.

Excellent selection and service. I was visiting from out of town and they allow you to buy a bottle…read moreof wine open it up and then recork so you can take it back to the hotel.

A cheese shop that is not just a cheese shop. While the main focus of this shop is cheese, that is…read morenot all they do. I will circle back to the cheese. It's a gift shop also, selling all things delicious and snacky. They have everything you need to build an amazing charcuterie board, while selling you the board also. Lots of meat and jams that can be paired with the cheese they sell. They will help you pair everything together to create a great board. They have cheeses that you would not find elsewhere. Their selection is second to none in the area. Every step of the way the staff will make sure you get the right products. Don't forget to the wine shop in the back, they will get you the proper wine to go with all that amazing cheese.

December 31, 2023, Sunday ... New Year's Eve, For My Last…read moreReview Of The Year at 11:00 PM. :-) Review # 459 "The Big Blue House Known As The Cheese Lady In Rochester" has it All when shopping Year Round for My Charcuterie Board Parties! By the Way - The Cheese Lady has several locations to visit in Michigan: Rochester, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Fenton and St. Joe. Step in one of these shops, Smile and say Yes "Cheese Please!" My Experience here = 5 Stars with Atmosphere, Setting, Food, Ambience, & Taste when in need to buy many different flavors of cheese and textures. I love the way this location offers Free tastes first when pairing up cheese flavors with wines to create a delectable Board! It was great to meet Kimberly one of the owners when I stopped in Friday late in the day to make my cheese purchases. Then I waited briefly in line to start my tasting and shopping with cheese employee Delaney. She certainly knows her job and assisted Me with my party planning. I left her a nice tip in the jar at the register when paying too. So see her when you are shopping for tasty and creamy cheese flavors for your next wine party or celebration. Her expertise and personality is a Plus! Please Enjoy My many photos attached throughout this well-known and popular store in Rochester that sells European & Artisan Cheese, In-House Jams, Spreads and Local Products. Check out their website: rochester.thecheeselady.net and Shop By Category With Cheese Baskets, Cheese of The Month, Teas, Coffees, Jams, Jellies, Crackers, Cookies, Candies, Sweet Chocolates, Breads, Pickles, Honey, Olives, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Hummus, Chips, and Marinades to name the items I saw inside on my shopping visit. Call ahead or order online and pick up at Curbside when in a hurry. Phone: 248-413-5758 Email: rochester@thecheeselady.net Humor: There's twelve months in a year YES ! In every month there is a Holiday or Special Occasion YES! Plus in the Summer & Fall months is the best time to relax, snack and sip with friends and family YES... So I Thank You The Cheese Lady! So YES ...Stop in at THE CHEESE Lady Smile, Say Cheese Please as You can taste along the way with shopping As I Tastefully DID ! :-) Enjoy My photos and Thanks Again Delaney! All the cheese blocks I bought were a hit and tasted fantastic for My New Year's Eve Charcuterie Board Party! Cheers & Cheese To 2024 ! That's A Wrap and Happy New Year ! SpecialK Smiles! :-) Karen N.

This is a perfect place to have a wine tasting with friends, family, coworkers, etc. The place is…read morecozy with a bar seats, high top tables or low top tables. Beth the manager is amazing she is very knowledgeable on the wines on and off the menu and willing to answer ANY questions about wine or the company or any other partnering wineries partnered with the company. Outside food IS allowed. Some food options are available but they all mostly finger foods. Flights of 5 and 3 are served as well as bottle service inside the restaurant. There are 2 other locations Auburn Hills, and Royal Oak I used to work here and I loved it here. If you ever stop by in Shelby especially, tell Beth, JaNaè sent you 10/10

In town for a long weekend and met some friends for an early evening, pre-dinner activity. We…read morereally enjoyed this Michigan-only wine tasting room experience! The establishment creates a nice hybrid space giving the ambiance of a retail store and a tasting experience. We were the only party in attendance for most of the time. Jen, the sole employee at the time, was helpful, attentive and personable. (Note: we arrived around 4 on a Thursday, so we didn't expect it to be busy.) There was a really broad range of available wines of many different varieties. Being from another state, I was impressed to find that Michigan had so many styles to offer, even Cabs and Pinot Noir most often associated with lower latitudes. We went with the flight options giving us 3, 3oz pours for the price of a nice, full glass of wine. At the time, our table really enjoyed the oaked Chardonnay and a Malbec. We took advantage of the $5 coupon that comes with the flight by purchasing a few bottles when we left. Snack options were available. We enjoyed a baguette with some goat cream cheese. Another item was our first choice, but they were out. We also enjoyed the cashews. If you are looking for a full meal, lunch or dinner, you can order in from DoorDash -- the sky is the limit! Overall, enjoyable experience to share with friends and loved one! Overall rating - 3.75. (Note: it's hard for me to go 4 or higher just because this is missing the winery "feel." That has nothing to do with this place, but more my preference.)

I shop here frequently usually buying ready to eat meals, the salmon is always amazing as well as…read moretheir shawarma , and all of the soups that I have tried over the years are fantastic made in house

Service is very poor. The people there are not at all friendly. The best service is at Trader…read moreJoes, they seem to like coming to work whereas at Papa Joes they are always disgruntled or rude. Won't be back.

Delicious and amazing vibes! I always love coming here during the fall and summer. They have such a…read morelovely outdoor space with fire pits, corn hole, and more lawn games. The crust on the pizza has a crispy cheese crunch. A large variety of drinks as well and an indoor area as well. Everyone is always super nice here too.

We really enjoyed our visit! We had some great food and wine/beer! I had the Caribbean Salad and my…read morefriend ordered the Golden Ticket artisan pizza and we split them. The pizza was too goopy and sweet for my taste. It has so much potential to be amazing but maybe not as the top line menu item. Maybe as an appetizer? Not sure. I needed something more savory. My husband had the Pani Puri Lettuce Wraps but honestly they were not filling enough. They make a great appetizer but not a great entree choice. That Caribbean salad was outstanding! We really loved the atmosphere. It was a tap room so order at the window and they bring out your food and bus the tables. There was a beautiful fireplace and we visited for quite a while. It was really nice and we'll be back!

the cooking classes here were amazing! extremely disappointed that this location is closing, as it…read morewas very close and convenient. Will definitely come back if they open another location! staff at the class were very friendly and I definitely learned a lot.

The class felt a bit overly rule-bound compared to other companies cooking classes I've taken,…read morewhich took away from some of the fun. Lots of reminders about hand-washing, keeping stations clean, and clearing plates at the end -- understandable, but a little much. The group was also large (around 20), so we had to take turns stirring / chopping. With a group this size, a mic for the instructor would help.

This place is phenomenal. What a vibe! The staff is always…read morefriendly and the prices are unmatched! Talk about a bang for your buck! You can bring your own food, which i recommend. The food options are equal to speakeasy bar bites like pretzels, nuts, cheese and chocolate. We got the charcuterie board and it was okay. I'd like to see them upgrade this option maybe some fresh fruit or something. But I'll always say YES to this place :)

It sadness me to write this review. I really enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie at trivia night…read moreat MBTB. But I am outraged by new ownership that apparently changed over on Monday. We went for trivia and expected it to be the same as always, unfortunately it was not. They erased our points we've earned for a free glass, these are no longer honored. The menu has significantly changed: flights are $2-$3 more, no longer include flight bites, an upcharge for premium pours (which is understandable), no longer has a $5 bottle credit, and each glass is now $3-$5 more per pour. Why did you have to make every last item on the menu more expensive? I understand that the economy and inflation contribute to these things, but to increase the price and get less on everything throughout the menu plus not honor points earned for a free glass is a slap in the face. I'm just crushed at the blatant disrespect for the regulars that come every week for trivia or other events, no warning. Our trivia night just got a whole lot more expensive and we will be looking at other locations with more reasonably priced beverages and snacks. I hope they still allow us to bring in our own food, they did this week but who knows if that will also change. The staff seemed stressed telling us the new rules as well.

We had an excellent experience at Mirepoix. I've taken many cooking classes and this one stands out…read moreas the most advanced while being educational. The class not only taught you how to make the delicious food, it also went into content on the technique of cooking which I found to be interesting. My only knock was the fact that our food's timing was off so the pork was cold by the time we were able to sit down. This was partially due to class timing and partially due to the way that the class was set up in "teams." My team was very focused on how to do the recipe "by the book" (aka no variance from the demo) which took us longer to get through than that of the recipe cards that were handed out. It was still delicious and an actual recipe I'll recreate in my own kitchen - so 5 stars!

Mirepoix cooking school is associated and inside of Holiday Market. They have different themes (…read moreItalian, French, date night, pasta,Korean, wine pairing). Their well equipped classroom has ~8 stations so you are actually cooking classes frequently sell out and are under $100 on average. The classes are taught by professional chef. The format is you cook and eat with the rest of your table. They demonstrate the recipe in steps and then check-in with you as you cook

Large warehouse style wine/beer/liquor store. Huge selection. Located in a stripmall with a lot of…read moreparking. Inside is clean, bright, well maintained. Good signage for the various types of products. Staff was great, helpful and nice. They also have sample stations. There is also a classroom in the back for classes (they have a schedule you can book into).

I was here on Halloween for the bubbly wine tasting class. I am a regular at Total Wine but it was…read moremy first wine class. They are held in the back of the store in acute room that has maps on the wall of the different wine regions. We signed in and there were some cheese and crackers and a few other snacks. We sat down and listened to Tony tell us about the differences between cava, Prosecco and French champagne. I was surprised that we were told we could only sample three of the eight options. They said it was a state of Michigan law. I wanted to try them all! Tony was knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. He presented the information in a understandable way. The classes are free but book up early. I thoroughly enjoyed this and ended up going home with several hundred dollars worth of French champagne!