662483 Mon Oct 26 13:36:35 -0700 2009 13 7 Chicago Area 0 5132471 I will be in Chicago for a week and was wondering if there are any wine shops to check out. Any where in the city will work and I enjoy Bordeaux and Burgundy. Thanks, Red Mon Oct 26 13:36:35 -0700 2009 292404 redmeatfan 1 5133881 I haven't been home since 2003, but I can say that I still do a lot of business online with Hart Davis Hart. No idea if they have a retail frontage or not though. I'll ask some of my buddies back home who they are using in the city. -mJ Tue Oct 27 05:22:12 -0700 2009 5132471 192452 njfoodies 1 5137162 Sam's Wine is a huge retail store with a large selection of both Bordeaux and Burgundy. Randolph Wine Cellars is a small store, with well-chosen wines. Locals also frequently recommend Binny's, and I see that Binny's is buying Sam's. Although I'm from out-of-town, I've been to the first two wine shops and recommend them; haven't been to Binny's. Wed Oct 28 08:24:51 -0700 2009 5132471 18072 Niki in Dayton 2 5138520 Sam's remaining two stores have been acquired by Binny's and reopened under the Binny's name. I don't know how well the inventory has been filled yet as the Sam's stores had very depleted inventories under the ownership of a private equity group. Wed Oct 28 15:42:07 -0700 2009 5137162 11364 Eldon Kreider 3 5139667 Thanks for the current info. I may just skip a visit to Sam's on my upcoming visit to Chicago. Any recommendations for wine shops in the NW suburbs? Thu Oct 29 06:07:40 -0700 2009 5138520 18072 Niki in Dayton 4 5139781 The Marcy Street store two weeks ago was fully stocked with good selections and had some nice sales. Thu Oct 29 06:53:09 -0700 2009 5139667 174659 Vlajos 5 5139882 Thanks! Thu Oct 29 07:30:09 -0700 2009 5139781 18072 Niki in Dayton 4 5141911 Binny's has 24 stores including several in northwestern suburbs. Binny's stores do vary in size and selection. For store list see: http://www.binnys.com/locations Thu Oct 29 19:48:02 -0700 2009 5139667 11364 Eldon Kreider 5 5150081 We were in Chicago this weekend, and went to the store on Marcy Street that used to be Sam's. I was happy with the selection, the prices, and the knowledgeable staff. I think the Italian selection, in particular, is lots better than before Binny's bought the store. Mon Nov 02 13:53:34 -0800 2009 5141911 18072 Niki in Dayton 1 5137305 Lots of neighborhoods have cute little wine shops that you can check out, and that will get you out and about in the city. Check out Kafka in Lakeview for a fun place that has lots of value-priced options. And then head up to Andersonville for In Fine Spirits with a great selection and a wine bar next door. Wed Oct 28 09:29:16 -0700 2009 5132471 16878 Chargenda 1 5138066 Highly recommend Binny's. Huge selections from the world over. Better on Bords than Burgs though. Wed Oct 28 13:11:49 -0700 2009 5132471 174659 Vlajos 1 5139004 If you're in Roscoe Village try Lush, there's also a location on the southside I think. Wed Oct 28 18:36:40 -0700 2009 5132471 1120011 brandygonsoulin 1 5156073 I have been to most of the Chicago area wine shops and I still think that Wine Discount is the best. http://www.winediscountcenter.com Wed Nov 04 13:43:41 -0800 2009 5132471 49477 gbersh 1 5156761 The House of Glunz, 1202 North Wells (at Division) was established by a German immigrant wine merchant in 1888 and has been in business ever since. For website google "glunz wine chicago". Very close to downtown; take Red Line subway to Clark & Division then walk west two blocks to Wells. Wed Nov 04 17:47:46 -0800 2009 5132471 15521 Querencia