Virtual Beer School through LA Beer Hop has been the highlight of this 2020 Pandemic. They have…read morebeen able to come up with a program (think 101) for all things beer and alt-beers! 1. Great Customer Service - they're extremely personable, flexible, know their stuff 2. High Quality Content - Recommendations and Beer were on point with enough flexibility to meet a broader audience (think IPA's - most folks don't enjoy the bitterness so they navigated that well) 3. Fun! During Pandemic their virtual tastings have been great to learn and hang out with interesting people that of course all love beer! Pre-pandemic I attended their North LA Beer Bus Tour and this takes it up a level from the comfort of home :) Give them a try, great beers, people, and quality service to support talented - local business!

Cannot recommend enough! My friends and I went on a brewery tour for a birthday celebration, and we…read morehad the best time. First of all, our tour guide Cindy was great. She was super chill and fun, and just the kind of person you want to go beer tasting with. She is extremely knowledgeable about brewing, so it was awesome to hear about how the different beers are made, and understand why they taste the way they do. Second, can we talk about the fact that a fun bus picks you up and drives you to your preselected list of breweries? That alone is cause for celebration. And third, the beer tastings were tasty and varied, which I very much appreciated. We tried lagers, IPAs, porters, saisons, wheat ales, etc. A total of 12 tastings, and all expertly picked. So, all that said, I'd definitely go again and try a few new breweries!

My party were the only guests on the tour as they just started doing tours again after the…read morePalisades fire so I felt very spoiled by the personalized service on this tour. :) Everything was great from the wine to the food and the history lesson we received about Malibu and the surrounding areas. We went on a beautiful sunny day and we even got the chance to see peacocks on one of our stops.

We had an outstanding tour on a beautiful So Cal Saturday. My wife and I were the only guests on…read moreour tour accompanied by guide Steven. It began with a tasty brunch and wine at Kristy's in Malibu. Wonderful food and service. The wine tasting rooms we visited were among the best we been to. We miss Rosenthal's tasting room on PCH, so we had a little bit of nostalgia heading up to the estate. We actually ran into the owner, Ken at one of our stops. Both Ken and Steven are terrific hosts. I highly recommend this tour.

Such a beautiful local gem in the Antelope Valley. The atmosphere at AV Winery is relaxing,…read morewelcoming, and perfect for a night out, events, or simply enjoying great wine with good company. As a Realtor in the community, I have attended various events and will be hosting this years Spring Tea there as well. We are so excited! Staff is super friendly and attentive! 100000% recommend

A client had an event here the other night and it was terrific…read more I had no idea there was a winery in the AV, much less something as cute and cool as this! The space for parties is large and has a stage. We could decorate as we wanted and also bring in our own food. We had our guests grab drinks at the bar area in the front and that worked out fine. They have many options besides wine and everyone was having fun tasting. If you need to have an event in the AV, this is the place to go. Service was so friendly and helpful. There is ample parking. A real winner. Even if you don't have an event to plan, just stop in here for a drink or two. It's an absolute find!

I booked a Mother's Day Brunch cruise for my wife and our three kids. A well desevered Mother's Day…read morethat she deserved. It was a really nice and fun experience. From the moment we boarded the staff were so helpful and respectful. Thankfully it wasn't too crowded and we had on our own table with a nice view. There was a nice variety of food to please whatever you happen to crave for brunch and of course, bottomless champagne. We're a big breakfast family and we were all left satisfied with the food that was served. It really is a small world. It turns out that our server, Daniel, was actually my wife's student when he was in middle school. He was was super nice and attentive, took care of us the for the entire cruise. It was great that they were able to see each other after so many years and made the entire experience all the more special.

We ordered tickets via Groupon and confirmed our party size over the phone! I had a table of 10 for…read moremy birthday and we sat on the lower deck for the dinner cruise. For $107, the food was okay. Everyone liked the starters, the mains were okay. Steak was good, but sides and veggies were okay. Salmon was good but orzo was undercooked. Chicken was yummy but the sides were nothing to write about. Cheesecake was good but the other desserts were mid. Service was good throughout, but it was slow for ordering cocktails / drinks. FYI: You can bring your own cake or cupcakes for FREE if you bring the plates and utensils, otherwise there's a fee!

The owner, Natalie is always a ray of sunshine. Her smile really lights up a room. The hostess…read morewith the mostest ! My friend and I had been wanting to stop in for months. We planned a wine tasting , silent reading, snacks day extravaganza /girls day. It was absolutely perfect. Native Bloom is a cozy spot where you can be yourself. I'll be back in a few weeks and will be buying some wines! I am an absolute fan!

~ IT'S A FEMININOMENON ! ~…read more A Lovely boutique winery with the friendliest, most down-to-earth winemakers. I dropped by for a tasting and had a great chat with Natalie, the owner, who shared the story of Wildflower and her journey. She truly takes the time to connect with each guest and is obviously passionate about her craft. The tasting room has a feminine, cozy, intimate feel, with a light, airy ambiance. Though my partner and I usually prefer bold reds, we really enjoyed Wildflower's lighter, natural, and fruit-forward wines. I think this wine is perfect for those new to wine, enjoy lighter wines, as well as for gift giving or casual get-togethers!

Came for a work dinner cruise. It was a nice touch as we…read moreboarded to be met with champagne (and martinelli's for us non-drinkers) There were two different buffets. The upstairs had salmon, salad and roasted potatoes, the downstairs had chicken, salad, clam chowder, brocollini, shrimp. The downstairs buffet quickly ran out of brocollini and shrimp and there wasn't anymore coming. I heard the salmon was good, I mostly ate the potatoes. There is a super tiny kitchen so it must be difficult to feed 100 people in a short amount of time. The dessert buffet was mostly thawed pre-made items but not bad. The cruise itself seemed to mostly focus on shipping containers. Overall it was a pleasant trip. Enjoyable conversations with my coworkers.

It was amazing me and my Wife and my sister in law and sister on Valentine the crew and the Chef's…read morethe food the Drinks wow nice everything was ready for all the guests we got our seats and drinks, champagne at arrival Love it plenty plenty of food the Desserts were Delicious me and my guests said we would Definitely come again the Ambience was superb great weather that day the ocean was clam wow couldn't ask for anymore great deal

Many have done the roadtrip from the Central Coast to Bakersfield via Hwy 166. And Cuyama Buckhorn…read moreis a favorite stop along that route. You can't miss the huge "Coffee" sign visible from the highway. We recently had to drive said route and decided to finally visit. And we were happy we did. Cuyama Buckhorn serves tasty American dishes from biscuits and gravy to burgers. It was lunch, so we had the burgers. Very good! We tried the apple pie as well and it was nice. We stopped by again on the way back home for some coffee. Good stuff. Not a fan of the matcha drink ( but too much milk) Great location for travelers, friendly service. Fun diner vibe. If you're traveling via the 166, definitely stop, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

Another great adventure driving out to New Cuyama to eat lunch at the Buckhorn Cafe. Last time we…read morewanted to stop here there was a field fire up ahead, so we drove back to San Luis Obispo through California Valley, a Wild West adventure on miles and miles of unpaved road, back through time to the Carrizo Plain national monument. The drive out was lovely, with lots of yellow broom blooming on the hills. We passed the Firefighter Monument that my husband tends that commemorates the firefighters killed in the Spanish Ranch fire, and checked out the growth of some oak trees around it. We pulled in for an early lunch at the Buckhorn and got a nice booth near a window. We were waited on immediately and provided water and a new menu with more of an emphasis on breakfast dishes. It was early lunch for us, and I ordered my favorite "Breakfast Salad," a Cobb salad, which has bacon and egg in it. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich, a specialty of the place. There was a delay getting the wine menu, and my first choice had run out, so I tried a white that was close to a Sauvignon Blanc from a local vineyard. I had spied some very authentic looking apple pie coming in, and we ordered a slice for desert. It came with a couple of scoops of creamy ice cream, and had a sure-enough baked through crust with juicy, cinnamony apples inside! On the way to the car, we noticed a local rancher "branding" the building, by pushing his heated up brand into the front wall of the restaurant where many other brands appeared. The paint smoked a bit, and when he was done, a spade appeared on the facade, "Spade Ranch," he told me, literally making his brand relevant to the cafe! We reveled in the beauty of the ride back, appreciated out step back in time into the history of this beautiful valley.

This hole-in-the-wall deli is a great hidden gem. The staff was very friendly. It appears that…read moreabout 30% of their orders are walking, and the rest are online or phone. This may account for longer wait times, but so what. The food was great. I ordered the Joker and added the Thief and fries. The Joker is Grilled pastrami cooked in our signature JOKER sauce with onions and melted provolone, finished with mustard and pickles on a TOASTED ROLL add THE THIEF (smoked brisket & cheddar). With the variety of sandwiches they have, this is worth another trip(s).

Riverside location, no mustard means no mustard. The customer service was great. I loved my lemon…read morepepper fries. My sandwich would have been perfect without the mustard. This place is good, but pay attention to people's orders.

I'm happy to say since they have renovated and added hotel this place has quickly flipped from a…read moresad casino to posh and more welcoming. I used to tell my friends I have zero interest goi g here but now it's on the radar as poker player again

Disappointed by Lack of ADA Compliance and Inappropriate Questions…read moreI had a terrible experience at The Bicycle Hotel & Casino regarding my service animal. Despite federal ADA regulations clearly permitting service animals in public accommodations, staff refused entry and crossed the line by asking inappropriate, invasive questions about my disability. Under the ADA, businesses are only allowed to ask two specific questions: 1. Is the animal a service animal required because of a disability? 2. What work or task has the animal been trained to perform? Asking details about a person's underlying disability or medical history is a violation of privacy and unlawful. The staff's lack of training on ADA guidelines and respectful customer service was extremely disappointing. If you rely on a legitimate service animal, be prepared for hassle, improper questioning, and access issues here. I hope management takes immediate steps to properly educate their team on federal service animal laws and basic accessibility standards. That detail makes the situation significantly worse -- suggesting anyone leave an animal inside a vehicle in Southern California during July is not just negligent, it's suggesting an action that violates California state law. Under California Penal Code 597.7, leaving an animal in an unattended vehicle under conditions that endanger its health (like summer heat) is illegal.

So there were good things and bad. The service was amazing. The front counter associates especially…read moreJohn, and the associates in the breakfast area were amazing and super helpful! The views were also amazing. The room and halls need updating. They look very old and you can't even tell if the carpet is dirty because of how dark it is. Chipped paint, some broken furniture. The pool is not heated and apparently while we were there the hot tub really wasn't either. It was pretty like warm. The beds are very firm. I hope they turn this place around because it could be a really wonderful vacation hotel.

Came here for the night. Desk attendant was not readily available, but still friendly. The rooms…read morehave an outdated look to them with old carpeting and the AC/heater was noisy. The mattress was comfortable but the pillows were lumpy. The bathroom has a bathtub but the plug didn't work well so in order to take a bath you had to continuously fill the tub, which is not good for water conservation. They do offer food, but a lot of it is heavily processed. If you need to just stay for the night on your way to another location, then that would seem to be a viable option.