An "inspired wine list" (including "flights up the wazoo") is matched with "incredible cheese" and other "well-prepared" New American plates at this "reasonably priced" River North "meeting spot"; "knowledgeable staffers" offering "pairing suggestions" add to a "convivial atmosphere" in the "contemporary, open" space, and diners can buy bottles of their favorites from the adjoining shop.
Where to Eat Rabbit on Easter Sunday:
Some people enjoy brunch on Easter Sunday, some people enjoy an Easter egg hunt, some people enjoy celebrating the Easter Bunny with a hearty meal of rabbit. There are a few restaurants around town that allow people to indulge in this pastime, whether stuffed in pasta, baked in a savory pie, cooked on a rotisserie, or thin-sliced and pan-fried scallopini-style. Here are the places in Chicago to...
Is Bin Wine Cafe Shuttered or Reconcepting?:
Wicker Park has seen a recent slew of closings and it looks like there may be one more to add to the list. Bin Wine Cafe has been "closed for renovations" according to a sign on its window since early December, but they recently posted to their Facebook page, "Thanks to everyone for their support. Unfortunately the Bin Wine Cafe is closed for good. We thank you all for the great times and...
This hip hybrid—a fine-dining establishment, a lively wine bar, and an excellent cheese purveyor—serves wine and cheese pretty much any way you want it. For wine, you can choose by the bottle, glass, half glass, and as flights of multiple 2½-ounce tastings. For cheese, options are by individual sample or multiples—or as an ingredient, as in the lamb meatballs stuffed with manchego cheese,...