An extensive wine selection is complemented by a full menu of vino-friendly, seasonally minded nibbles---from lobster poutine to grilled scallops with watermelon and lychee gastrique and flatbreads. The vibe is sharable and approachable,… Read More
The Tasting Room Restaurant Review:
An extensive wine selection is complemented by a full menu of vino-friendly nibbles --- from fondue, flatbreads and small plates to offerings like short rib grilled cheese with heirloom tomato soup; spicy shrimp grilled with romaine lettuce served with house-made buttermilk ranch dressing; and beer-braised pork with leeks, pea tendrils and grilled potatoes.
Step into this sophisticated wine bar, with its exposed-brick walls, high ceilings, and contemporary stainless-steel accents, and you'll feel like you've walked into a stylish friend's downtown loft. (Adding to the insider feeling is the remote far West Loop location, where few other tourists venture.) Located upstairs from Randolph Wine Cellars, a well-stocked wine shop, the Tasting Room...
With exposed brick walls, comfy couches and a fantastic second-floor window view, the Tasting Room is an oasis at the far west end of Randolph's restaurant row. The wine list is formidable, the small plates are explosive with flavor (bacon-wrapped dates stuff with manchego in roasted red pepper sauce, grilled beef tenderloin skewers) and the atmosphere is just right for a wine bar. But like...