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In its history, The Tasting Room has received many accolades and awards from local and national publications. The following represent a sampling of that recognition:
Lasco Enterprises, parent company of The Tasting Room and MAX's Wine Dive, has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of Houston's "Fast 100" companies for exceptional growth (2009). The Houston Business Journal also awarded Lasco Enterprises one of the five "Enterprise Champion" awards for its growth, industry leadership, contributions to employees, the community, and the industry in general. Read the article HERE.
BEST OF CITY SEARCH
2008 - Editorial Winner - Spot to Find Your Soulmate
2007 - Editorial Winner - Wine Bar
2007 - Editorial Winner - Wine Specialty Store
2004 - Audience Winner - Conversation Bar
2004 - Audience Winner - First Date
2004 - Audience Winner - Wine Bar
HOUSTON PRESS
2005 Best Wine Tasting
2007 Best Wine Store
HOUSTON CHRONICLE/CHRON.COM
2007 - Best Ultimate Wine Bar
PLAYBOY
April 05 - "Best wine bar in Houston"
HOUSTON MODERN LUXURY
Oct 07 - "…it's worth the drive just to taste their renowned thin-crust pizzas; get there before closing time at 1 a.m."
Jan 06 - "The Tasting Room has a laid-back attitude that attracts a hip, professional crowd for educational events and private tastings."
PAPER CITY
Mar 08 - "(The Reserve Room) is their answer to the next level of posh, private wine service, staffed with a dedicated sommelier. VIPs drink from Riedel crystal and soon can cellar their own TTR selections in their own climate-controlled storage area."
THESAVYGAL.COM
Sept 07 - "You'll find great wines and gourmet appetizers in a hip atmosphere, just right for mixing and mingling."
HOUSTON INTOWN MAGAZINE
Oct 07 - "It's hard not to love a place where you can sit and sip some of the best wines from around the world, eat delicious delicacies and mingle with the beautiful people."
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Mar 08 - "If you have no idea what to do on Thursday night or where to go, I highly recommend this stop."
"It's no surprise, with how easy they make it to pick out a wine of your liking. The wine wall has light, medium and full-bodied placecards corresponding to the wine with a brief description of their flavors. It's my favorite detail! It's like wine tasting for dummies!"
Oct 07 - TTR Lounge at Midtown: "good music, check; good wine, check; good lighting, check."
Sep 07 - TTR Lounge at Midtown: " In an intimate location on Gray Street, TTR Lounge is an enchanting spot for an after-work gloss, especially for you commuters (like me). Or better yet, a relaxing place to finish up the last meeting of the day! THE LOUNGE HAS A GREAT ATMOSPHERE - SPLASHED WITH WARM COLORS, SOFT LIGHTING AND DOZENS OF FLOWER SPRIGS IN GLASS JARS."
MY TABLE MAGAZINE
Oct/Nov 07 - "each differs in atmosphere: TTR feels like a French bistro, TTR Lounge is much smaller and more intimate, and TTR River Oaks offers a candle-lit, banquette-filled lounge area with pillows and magazines."
