Never feel nervous about going to a BYOB restaurant ever again. For some people, BYOB experiences mean that they’ll have their meal without wine entirely. For others, the wine they choose to bring causes anxiety as the world seems to silently judge the wine choice. We’re going to ease your worries today with some things […]
This is the Etiquette and Tips post in our series: ‘Favorite BYOB Restaurants in Cities Around the U.S.‘. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurants are an excellent way to dine out while avoiding the high markups found in restaurants that sell wine. If you’re intimidated or confused by sommeliers and wine lists, BYOBs will put […]
This is the Philadelphia BYOB post in our series: ‘Favorite BYOB Restaurants in Cities Around the U.S.’. With an abundance of BYOB restaurants in Philadelphia, it was nearly impossible to narrow down a list of our favorites, so we highlighted one restaurant from each major dining category. Like we mentioned in the initial post in our BYOB […]
We’re starting a new series on our favorite BYOB restaurants in cities around the US. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurants are the perfect way to enjoy your own wine without having to prep the meal (or clean up!). Each list will include some of our favorite BYOB restaurants in each city. They aren’t meant […]
For most of us, going out to dinner is a treat. But when you arrive at the restaurant and are immediately handed what feels like an encyclopedia of unfamiliar grape varieties, more wine regions than you knew existed, and excessively priced bottles, even the most confident wine buff can feel instant anxiety. Don’t worry – […]
First dates: they can be pretty stressful. Whether you’re being set up by a friend or met someone on a dating app, that initial encounter is always nerve-wracking. There’s wine involved in most of our dining experiences, so it’s no surprise that we opt for a bit of liquid courage when going on a date. Luckily […]
Now and then, over the course of my career as a Sommelier, I’ve learned lessons from colleagues and personal experience. From mispronouncing a word to being unprepared at a BYOB restaurant, I’ve made mistakes that you can avoid by reading through the following list. 1. Willamette The Willamette Valley in Oregon is a premier source […]
