Wine and romance
Our favorite places to pop your cork
January 14, 2008
In Fine Spirits Lounge
5420 N. Clark St. - ChicagoAn adjunct of In Fine Spirits, the wine/beer/liquor retailer next door, this sophisticated Andersonville bar offers mostly the same selections, but in a sit-down environment.
Fion Wine & Spirits
426 W. Diversey Pkwy. - ChicagoThe folks at Bar1, who run post-college crowd hangs Duffy's and McGee's, hope their beer-drinking revelers will graduate to this this tamer, more upscale bar when they're ready to dabble in higher-end liquor and wine.
Juicy Wine Company
694 N. Milwaukee Ave. - ChicagoHipster wine lovers finally have a place to feel at home. This laidback wine lounge and market offers a retail space downstairs (wine, pate, olives and cheese), with a gourmet deli counter and banquette seating.
BeviAmo Wine Bar
1358 W. Taylor St. - ChicagoThis cute and trendy wine bar in Little Italy is a perfect date place and also draws regulars from the neighborhood looking to learn about and sip wines from all over the world.
Eno
505 N. Michigan Ave. - ChicagoWine, chocolate and cheese -- the specialties of the front bar of the Hotel Intercontinental -- make for a powerfully romantic combination.
Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W. Webster Ave. - ChicagoThis unpretentious wine bar offers an intimate atmosphere that's good for conversation. A little east of the Webster Place cinemas, it's a great place to go either before or after a movie. Different regional wines are featured every month, and there's a large by-the-glass selection.
Maeve
1325 W. Wrightwood Ave. - ChicagoThe name of this Lincoln Park spot means "she who intoxicates" in Gaelic. There's no question about the bar's ability to administer a good buzz, and judging by the crowds at this packed neighborhood spot.
Joie de Vine
1744 W. Balmoral Ave. - ChicagoThis quaint neighborhood wine bar creates a cozy lounge atmosphere. Sip from a variety of 30 different wines and enjoy accompanying food flights.
The Tasting Room
1415 W. Randolph St. - ChicagoGuests can order by the flight, glass or bottle from a selection of over 100 wines. Upstairs offers comfortable seating, eclectic sounds and a breathtaking view of downtown Chicago. Wine-friendly nibbles, such as cheese flights, pate and desserts, complement sippers.
Swirl Wine Bar
111 W. Hubbard St. - ChicagoCan't stand the thought of swirling your vino at a snooty tasting? The folks at this River North, smoke-free wine bar hope to ease your discomfort with an approachable atmosphere and 25 wines by the glass, quartino, bottle and flight. Pair them with a salad, cheese platter, small plate or pizzette. Stop in and see the shabby-chic space for yourself.
Volo Restaurant - Wine Bar
2008 W Roscoe St. - ChicagoCarafinas of wine, contemporary American small plates and a cozy setting combine at this Roscoe Village wine bar.
404 Wine Bar
2852 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago404 offers an atmosphere that's almost like home. As patrons sip from a large selection of wine, they can sink into leather sofas and relax by the fireplace, or get close and personal with the bartender at the bar.
Pops for Champagne
601 N. State St. - ChicagoPops for Champagne knows bubbly and jazz, and after 24 years on a tree-lined Lakeview street, owners Tom and Linda Verhey decided to bring the nationally known lounge to River North.
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