Best Wine Bar in Chicago
Nov 18, 2004 | 7:21 pm
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Best Wine Bar in Chicago
Headed to the Windy City after Christmas for some cold weather and we hope to see SNOW. I have done some searches from FT and other sources. I come with BIn 36 and a few others. We are stayed at the Drake without a car as we do not like to pay for parking and rental.
The Wine is the FOCUS.
Enjoy tasting more than dining, so food is not as important.
Thanks
SCA
The Wine is the FOCUS.
Enjoy tasting more than dining, so food is not as important. Thanks
SCA
Nov 19, 2004 | 12:21 pm
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Bin36 is my favorite restaurant/wine place in the city. It is warm and inviting and the food is good too. Wine choices are excellent of course. We do a lot of their events and have never been disappointed.
A bit more trendy (and snooty, in my opinion) is the Tasting Room at Randolph Wine Cellar - 1415 W. Randolph St. They have a nice wine list, but their prices are ridiculous. Cheese and modest finger type foods are available.
Webster Wine Bar - 1480 W. Webster Ave- is this little cozy wine place, great list, great staff, etc. No real frills, just great wine and knowledgeable people. Some food available.
I vote you visit Bin36 or Webster Wine Bar.
A bit more trendy (and snooty, in my opinion) is the Tasting Room at Randolph Wine Cellar - 1415 W. Randolph St. They have a nice wine list, but their prices are ridiculous. Cheese and modest finger type foods are available.
Webster Wine Bar - 1480 W. Webster Ave- is this little cozy wine place, great list, great staff, etc. No real frills, just great wine and knowledgeable people. Some food available.
I vote you visit Bin36 or Webster Wine Bar.
Dec 14, 2004 | 7:16 pm
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The drake is very close to Bistro 110 which is a very good spot for a wine/appetizer. They have a very good list of whites by the glass or bottle. It's a great 4 PM stop. We also enjoy Sullivan's bar area. It's the best place we have found for Champagne. The White Star is a real value in comparison to other places. Best red so far has been at Spiagia. You can also enjoy the evening there at the bar with a great glass of wine and an appetizer. Bin 36 is as advertised, but we have enjoyed several times.
MIFlyer (will be dining in downtown Chicago most of the xmas-newyears week)
The drake is very close to Bistro 110 which is a very good spot for a wine/appetizer. They have a very good list of whites by the glass or bottle. It's a great 4 PM stop. We also enjoy Sullivan's bar area. It's the best place we have found for Champagne. The White Star is a real value in comparison to other places. Best red so far has been at Spiagia. You can also enjoy the evening there at the bar with a great glass of wine and an appetizer. Bin 36 is as advertised, but we have enjoyed several times.
MIFlyer (will be dining in downtown Chicago most of the xmas-newyears week)
Dec 18, 2004 | 1:29 pm
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according to City Search:
BIN 36
339 N Dearborn St Chicago IL
Kinzie Chophouse
400 North Wells St Chicago IL
The Capital Grille
633 N St Clair St Chicago IL
Grape Street and Vine
226 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
Vintage Wine Bar
1942 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Cru Cafe and Wine Bar
888 N Wabash Ave Chicago IL
The Tasting Room at Randolph Wine Cellars
1415 W. Randolph St. Chicago IL
Beviamo Wine Bar
1358 W Taylor St Chicago IL
Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave Chicago IL
Meritage Cafe and Wine Bar
2118 N Damen Ave Chicago IL
Maeve
1325 W. Wrightwood Chicago IL
404 Wine Bar
2856 N Southport Ave Chicago IL
BIN 36
339 N Dearborn St Chicago IL
Kinzie Chophouse
400 North Wells St Chicago IL
The Capital Grille
633 N St Clair St Chicago IL
Grape Street and Vine
226 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
Vintage Wine Bar
1942 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Cru Cafe and Wine Bar
888 N Wabash Ave Chicago IL
The Tasting Room at Randolph Wine Cellars
1415 W. Randolph St. Chicago IL
Beviamo Wine Bar
1358 W Taylor St Chicago IL
Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave Chicago IL
Meritage Cafe and Wine Bar
2118 N Damen Ave Chicago IL
Maeve
1325 W. Wrightwood Chicago IL
404 Wine Bar
2856 N Southport Ave Chicago IL
Feb 20, 2005 | 9:45 pm
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This might be a view of things to come in regards to wine bars.
Just Grapes
560 W Washington Blvd, Suite 100
http://www.justgrapes.net
312.627.WINE
It features the Enoround a self-service wine bar that dispenses a 16 wine sampling of high-caliber vintages for $27, likely the largest tasting flight in Chicago.
Just Grapes
560 W Washington Blvd, Suite 100
http://www.justgrapes.net
312.627.WINE
It features the Enoround a self-service wine bar that dispenses a 16 wine sampling of high-caliber vintages for $27, likely the largest tasting flight in Chicago.