Chesapeake Wine Company — Restaurant in Baltimore

Would not recommend for wine tasting. Extremely poor customer service. Staff made me feel like the problems with the reservation were my fault. Regardless of who is at fault, it is never your paying customer. I was charged essentially $30 for a flight of four wines (bottles which cost less then $15 individually) so I expected decent customer service.

I called one week before the anticipated wine tasting. All of our details were supposedly recorded: standard tasting with cheese platter. I was specifically asked to call to confirm the number in the party. I called and confirmed the number in the party.

Arrived and found the staff surprised to see us. Apparently none of our details were recorded. Who I assume is the manager told us someone tried calling to reconfirm our details but no message was left “because there was no voicemail”, which is completely false. And then he said I didn’t give any information for the tasting which is absolutely wrong because I specifically confirmed the wine tasting details with credit card information. I felt like I was being blamed for their incompetence in recording the reservation. He reiterated this to the group two times as they were setting up. Additionally when I was checking out I said I will be using the card I made the reservation with. The manager responded “Well I don’t memorize the numbers so I need the actual card”. It wasn’t in sarcasm, it was in matter-of-fact. His tone wasn’t appreciated and the mandatory 20% gratuity was extremely generous for...

This little wine boutique bar in Baltimore serves up some seriously good espresso martinis. They nail that balance of rich coffee and smooth spirits, with a creamy top that looks almost too good to drink. Sometimes it’s the classic mix of espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Other times it leans sweeter with hints of chocolate or vanilla, kind of like a grown-up tiramisu in a glass.

If you like your coffee strong, they’ve got versions that really let the roast shine, with dark espresso or cold brew giving it that bold kick. Jared’s known for getting a little creative too, swapping in smoky spirits like mezcal or whiskey that add this unexpected depth. And every now and then you’ll find twists with flavored vodkas, citrus, or even a sprinkle of sea salt.

No matter which one you get, these espresso martinis don’t just perk you up, they make the night feel a little...

This place is super cute, great vibe, friendly owners and employees, great wine selection, and dog friendly. The other customers are also super friendly! Their selection of tempranillos is pretty good and go-to for me. I’ve also had some great cab savs here. Their menu has some tasty treats - they usually have 2-3 cheese options for the cheese board to choose from for your board; I am vegetarian so I have not tried the pâtés so I cannot speak to them. The olive tapenade and bread plate is also tasty. I highly recommend...