Vintage Wine + Eats — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Hate leaving negative reviews but really had a bummer of a time. First of all, terrible wine selection. We got a chilled red and it tasted like very full-bodied table red ($18/glass) that was put in the refrigerator on accident. Then we got a minuscule portion of brussel sprouts ($12): somehow soggy and undercooked at the same time, an impossibility of thermodynamics tbh. Then, the burrata salad ($20!). This was perhaps the most disappointing. It was the size of a hockey puck, and was burrata overtop some dry arugula and some room temp almonds. Thats it. No honey to balance. Just cheese that tasted like they bought it at Vons. It was incredibly bland. And $20. Lastly, we got the burger ($17). Oh man. Patties were very much well done, dry, and so perfectly circular that they must have been frozen that way for months. They genuinely had no seasoning. Despite a long ingredient list, it just didn’t taste like anything. Even the pickles tasted like nothing. On top of all this: its counter service only?? Dropping $20 on a salad and you have no server, pouring water from a jug thats very much tap water. And look, I’m no fancy boy. I love plenty of cheap hole-in-the-wall places, but this spot is charging out the wazoo for some incredible mid food and drinks. I suggest they rethink the wine menu and, if they don’t want to do table service, limit themselves to a couple simple, un-pretentious bar food items that aren’t the main focus here. Look at El Prado in Echo Park. Incredible wine menu, $6 hot dogs. Perfect for them. But here, its $20 burrata salads that...

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We went mainly to try their grilled cheese sandwiches. They were perfectly fine. In fact, they use the most delightful and fluffy and buttery bread! But it was nothing spectacular, as I would expect from a cheese gallery. Of note: sandwiches come with pickled vegetables (glaringly missing from our to-go order) and you can add a shooter of tomato soup for $2 (only available for here. We shot ours sans sandwich. The literal shot glass of tomato soup was good, but kind of miniscule for $2).

What really soured my experience at the Cheese Gallery was the service. It was cool at best, and mostly it was just off-putting.

We also noticed that the selection and presentation was mediocre, considering that's their main draw--in fact, the selection and presentation may even be better at my local Ralph's Fresh Fare!

The good: if you're looking for a wine and cheese experience, you're in luck! This place has a ton of wines--maybe even more wines...

I've been to the Artisan Cheese Gallery a few times now and last night had the pleasure to sing there with my guitarist. I have to say every time I've been there, the staff are so professional, warm and friendly. They have such positive attitudes and intellect. I'm always impressed with the food selection and gradually am making my way through the eclectic menu of cheeses, salads, sandwiches and wines from around the globe. What I love about this place is that it's a boutique store and not a big multi-national chain. It's very personable. The staff get to know their customers and the owner takes an interest in her staff and customers as well. Great to see them caring about and getting involved in the local community too. This is a place that should be supported. I know we'll definitely be coming back. Thanks to the staff and management for their wonderful service...