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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.
HE SAID...SHE SAID...
"The food was excellent, but more importantly it seemed perfectly calibrated to complement the wine The Tasting Room puts front and center," CultureMap, Houston Food Editor, Sarah Rufca.
"You made The Tasting Room a MUST when visiting Houston..." Director Procurement - Latin America, Kellogg Company, Fernando Martin del Campo.
"...there it is - a serious vine-minded inventory set in an attractive, casual place boasting an inviting patio hugging Lake Houston. Imagine an evening sunset with the water shimmering - a glass of chilled sauvignon blanc in one hand and a cracker with a French triple cream brie in the other. Some would say that's as good as it gets," Houston Chronicle, Food Editor, Greg Morago.
"If you have no idea what to do on Thursday night or where to go, I highly recommend this stop," 002houston Magazine.
"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," 002houston Magazine.
Bon Appetit
March 2012 - Staff Pick: Chef Raymond's Pistachio Pound Cake!
HOUSTON CHRONICLE/CHRON.COM
2012 - Posh Wine Bar Comes to Kingwood
2007 - Best Ultimate Wine Bar
OPENTABLE - 10 Diners' Choice Winners
2012 - Notable Wine List
2012 - Outdoor Dining
HOUSTON PRESS
"Smapler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs," 2012
PLAYBOY
April 05 - "Best wine bar in Houston"
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."
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."
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."
Videos
Houston Rockets Season Ticket Holders Wine Tasting: TTR-Uptown Park
TTR-KW Chef Brian Evans on My Fox 26
A look into TTR-Uptown Park
Lasco Enterprises
Inc. 500 / 5000
Fastest Growing Private Company in the U.S., 2010, 2011 and 2012
Ranked #14 in the U.S. Food and Beverage category in 2010
Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, 2010, 2011 and 2012 - Founder, CEO, Jerry Lasco
Houston Business Journal
"40 Under 40," 2011 - Chief Brand Officer, Jonathan Horowitz
Houston's "Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies," 2009, 2010 and 2011
Houston's "Enterprise Champion," 2009*
"Fast 100," 2009 and 2010
Texas Association of Business/Texas Monthly
"Best Companies to Work for in Texas," 2011 and 2012
*The Houston Business Journal in 2009 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.
