What a great lil spot! Some friends brought me here for one of their Thursday evening wine tastings, and I was blown away by how unique, delicious and reasonably priced they all were. I remember trying a summery white wine I liked, and have since gotten a great juicy red bottle. While wine is their main thang, they also have a nice looking selection of gin, whiskey, bourbon and more. They have a bunch of Italian dry good items, as well as charcuterie items like gourmet crackers and local chocolates... plus there's a freezer full of Jeni's ice cream. I haven't had a chance to try their cheeses yet, but will definitely come back for that! Overall love the product offering and the knowledgeable staff, so will be picking up wine from here from now on. read more

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A wonderful shop that has a terrific selection of charcuterie fixings and a smart selection of wines. Knowledgeable staff. A fun place to get inspired. read more

Excellent quality cheeses. I bought the gryère and Camembert varieties. Nice selection of cheese + wine. Parking across the street

If you can't already tell by the photos this is a small bougie wine store that sells fancy little other things like cheeses tinned fish and the like. If you're a foodie you've already been to this place in essence even if youve never been to Augusta. The difference with this place is being in Lincoln square it's a little cheaper than other places south- even going nearby to L and M is more expensive. Being on a side street and relatively unassuming, it also feels more like a hole in the wall....so if you want to impress a date by going to "this little place you know" this is good. read more

If you are looking for a wine shop that doesn't stock the standard wines and cheeses and treats then this is your place. Tiny one room, Augusta has a mighty footprint with wines that have never disappointed and reasonably priced. We also belong to the wine club which I highly recommend - two bottles a month which follow a theme. The wines are accompanied with the whole back story and great recipes for dinner that will showcase them. Everyone there is pretty knowledgeable and, if like us, you are planning a big event, talk to Shad. Right across from the Western El Stop and the farmer's market there (seasonal). read more

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I ordered a gift basket online for pickup. Communication from the shop was good, and they got in touch again on pickup day to coordinate and be there when I came by. And brought it out to the car. Basket looked lovely. Thank you! read more

My daughters wanted to find me a gift that would both surprise me and impress me and they were able to do both. Somehow they came across Augusta online from the UK. My birthday came and I was told I would be having a gift delivered though they were not sure when. While I was video chatting with my daughters I received a text asking me if I was home and upon my response they were at my door, masked up, in 15 minutes. Was a great selection of wine, cheese, sausage, and other sweet and savory items. Cannot wait to dig in. If you need a great pandemic gift or just a tasty, unique collection of things to eat and drink give this place a try. They try and succeed! read more

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This place is great. I dropped by to pick up a bottle of wine, and I left with a delicious Portuguese white wine that we really enjoyed. The folks here are friendly and helpful, and the vibe is relaxed and fun. read more

Super easy online order of a gift basket to be delivered. The recipient sent us a photo and it looked amazing and well curated, and very reasonably priced. Would definitely order from here again!! read more

Great little artisan shop with wine cheese and sauce, pasta, crackers etc. Stopped in here today picked up a lovely bottle of Italian wine and some fresh French bread. Walked by many times and have never entered. The owner was friendly and helpful. Loved all the hand written signs and comments for every bottle of wine. My wife was so impressed with Filso Barbera wine we are enjoying a glass as I write this. Will be back soon to sample more wine and snacks! Happy to support local independent businesses! read more

A great place to look for local goodies! I'm planning to take a gift basket of local food out of town and wanted to find some items; someone suggested this store as a place to start. Good idea! Not only do they carry many local brands, but the staff were friendly and efficient and ran around the shop with me in a matter of minutes pointing out the pertinent items. I could spend a lot of time and a lot of money here (especially the latter -- this is artisanal stuff so it ain't cheap). I will definitely remember Provenance for all my gourmet Chicago needs! read more

Charming, small food and wine shop in Lincoln Square that features a variety of wine and foods that includes cheeses, olives, breads, sauces, spreads, chocolates, most of which you will soon discover you must have. The wines are not super-cheap, but not the most expensive either. You won't find Three-Buck Chuck of Yellow Tail here. You will see an evolving variety of reds, whites, roses, and dessert wines, at prices from low teens up to $60's and $70's per bottle. Every Thursday night they have a free wine tasting from 6pm-8pm so that you can taste before you buy. Many of the wines have hand-written description cards that help you make a more informed choice. I particularly like the olives and the spreads. There's an excellent pasta sauce that, wonder of wonders, has no sugar in it. Check the labels at the grocery store; it's very hard to find pasta sauce that's made without sugar. There's chocolate from Amy's Candy Bar. There are Indian spreads that can be used in many ways. If you're not sure how, ask the owner; he knows his products well and can give you a lot of suggestions. This little store is a delightful place to find some unusual products and variations of common products. It's well worth a stop. Just be sure to bring a bag, because you'll find it hard to walk away without making several purchases. read more

Cute little wine shop. I stopped in quickly for a bottle of wine for my friend's birthday. I didn't have time to shop, but I'm sure this is a place where I can definitely poke around and have a good time perusing the selection. Staff is SUPER friendly! read more

Provenance is a little bulwark of distinction in a world of commonality, and never have we been so happy to have the super taken out of supermarket. Provenance's most striking feature is its wide selection of cheeses. If you're an inexperienced fromagier, they'll let you sample first, just to make sure. They also have a fine selection of gourmet jams, spreads, fresh baked breads, and other "craftsman" kitchen goods. While their wine selection isn't as impressive as Fine Wine Brokers' (just down the street), they're all well selected and reasonably priced. The coveted 5th star is only narrowly missed because of the single employee. With the sampling, cutting, discussing, and purchasing of cheese, you only need one or two people ahead of you to turn a quick purchase into a 10-15 minute wait. read more

I was on the prowl for a last minute birthday gift for a diy-popping-popcorn-freak-of-a friend - specialty popcorn kernels. Did I mention that her party is tomorrow? So mail-order or internet-order was out. And there's a snowstorm going on in Chicago at the moment - the first big snowfall of 2010 with it's 12 inches (no idea if it's *THE* snowfall of 2010 since the year is only 7 days young). Lucky yelp talk threads to the rescue with initially snarky comments and soon lead the way for the helpful tip that had me ended up here. Before I made the trek over here, I emailed them to ask if they had it - they emailed me right away with a positive answer! What kind of business actually checks their email? And responds within the hour? Store was cute and small - I browsed a bit, but I knew what I wanted and left with it. Yay for Gourmet popcorn in the city! read more

Holy cow. This place is going to drain my bank account. They sell wine. They sell cheese. They sell artisan snacks, and jams, and sauces, and all that good stuff - lots of local stuff. They do free wine tastings on Thursdays. They are super friendly and help you with cheese samples. Over the past 2 days, I've managed to blow over $100 in here. My loot? - Frozen mushroom and kale pies from Pleasant House Bakery (HOLLA!) - Mother-In-Law Kimchi: both daikon and napa cabbage varieties - Jeni's strawberry buttermilk ice cream - Jeni's ice cream sandwiches (I have a Jeni's problem) - Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese - Urban Belly Seoul Sauce - Jo Snow Black Pepper Vanilla Fig syrup - Lillie's Q Hot Smoky BBQ sauce - McClure's Pickle Co chips: spicy pickle and garlic dill pickle flavor - Sparkling Riesling (!) - Some kind of German beer mixed with lemon soda Totally worth it. Provenance is absolutely fantastic! read more

Produce and Wine and Goat Cheese and fresh crusty Bread... French Butter and Cheese galore... this storefront has me gorging happily. It's delicious, and the staff unpretentious. I love that they explain what makes their product so good, how and where it is made... mmmm... Honey cultivated from Raspberries instead of clover? You must try it! Creamy Italian pasta sauces? Don't let Nana see me buy them! Unsalted Goat Butter? Makes a magnificent contribution to bruschetta! The only thing I miss, really pine for, are the salty caramels from the previous Bouffe incarnation. Those were delicious- please bring them back! I'll give you an extra star.... read more

Oh mon dieu - c'est comme le ciel au terre. Seriously, I am in Heaven. This place is so much more amazing than I had ever imagined. I actually live about two blocks from the Provenance in Logan Square and I had never been to either location until last night. How stupid of me! I was missing so much!! Upon entering the quaint little shop, I was floored with the selection of gourmet foods and wine. I actually had no idea they sold as much food and condiments as they actually do - and it's all wonderful. If you're looking for a place to have regular access to Fleur de sel, this place is it (and I'm one of those people). Tons of gourmet mustard, jelly, jam, olive oil, barbecue sauce - you name it, they have it. And their cheese case is so fabulous. There was a large selection of American and international artisan cheese. And you can always sample before you buy - the owner of the shop was very accommodating for these requests. There's a large selection of cheese in every price range, so you don't have to feel obligated to buy a brie that costs $24 - there's other bries that are just as good for less money. I think my favorite part of this shop, though, was the service. The owner was very, very accommodating. Even though she was helping other people, she asked the other customers if they needed anything. I asked her about gift ideas for adventurous wine/beer lovers and she had really great recommendations for me. She even asked me how much I was willing to spend and I told her only about $25 or $30 and she made two great suggestions for a wine and a beer sampler pack that were only about $35 total. Amazing! The owner was professional and knowledgeable. She was willing to help with any request and she knew what she was talking about. I even overheard her say to another customer that she could arrange a special bread order from Red Hen Bread if you give her a list of what you need - that's great! I think what really made this experience great for me was that I have never, ever been to a store like this in the U.S. This store reminded me of a great wine specialty store in Montpellier, France which is where I studied abroad. This store reminded me of a European specialty store and I have never seen anything like this here in Chicago. I was so impressed with the size of the store and the professionalism of the owner. I feel like it's impossible to go into this store and not find something that you need or want. This place is absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be back. read more

Provenance is a perfect stop on the way home off the brown line. The employees are so very generous and the atmosphere is so cozy and elegant! If I actually knew anything about interior design, I'd like a kitchen with this feel. Sadly, I can't afford most things here. I come for two things: manchego cheese (I'll spend whatever on that...it's holy cheese). And gifts. If you have a foodie friend, you will find something very nice for them here. In general though, I just like to look around. And they don't have fresh mozzarella, which would be perfect to grab on the way home. :( read more

Take a step (and a whiff, just not too deeply) of France in Lincoln Square. Provenance is a great little shop to visit before going to a dinner or get-together at a friends place. They have wonderful house-warming gifts for all those who love to indulge: cheeses, wines, chocolates, fresh breads, meats, oils, beauty products, et plus! In addition, many of the products they offer are locally made like the not to be missed Nice Cream, mmm mmm. They always have every seasons new flavors. My only concern is that they may think we are in France. I almost feel like I can't touch anything even to look at the ingredients without being watched by Big Brother. Other than that, je t'aime Provenance. read more

Provenance is a cute shop that showcases wonderful artisan food stuffs as well as locally produced specialty items. What that means to me? Cheese, wine, sauces-- all of the delicious variety. I've usually picked up sauces, oils/vinegars and snacks whenever I'm in the area. One of my favorites is Rare Bird Preserves (made in our very own Oak Park) and their delicious Lemon Curd and Passionfruit Curd. Recently visited and I was excited to see Prima (brewed in our very own North Suburbs) and snatched up a bottle of their Prima Apear (Apple Pear hard cider). It's a little pricey but these are specialty items; unique and well-crafted. Their customer service is also top notch. read more

This place is amazing for gift baskets. I am from Seattle and wanted to send a client a local gift basket and they kept me informed every step of the way. When to expect delivery, access to getting in, I even needed a second delivery attempt and they were beyond understanding. Thank you Shad and delivery team for this experience. On top of the great customer service, the client loved this gift basket! read more

I love Provenance- the selection of unique foods is outstanding, the prices are great. The owner has extensive knowledge of wines- in fact whenever I want to show off to my wine snob friends, I pick up a hard to find bottle from Provenance, much to everyone delight. There is always a nice selection of 5-6 reds and whites "under $10". And then there is food- yum, yum, yum. Great cheeses, stuffed olives, pasta, delicious and locally made salted caramels from Das Foods, just to name a few. Whether you're working on a party for 20 or a dinner for 2- Provenance will have everything you need on hand. P.S. -In the summer, they also carry farm fresh produce from local farmers. read more

Nothing makes my heart dance with glee quite like seeing a package of that blue patterned paper come out of someone's grocery bag; I know cheesy fabulousness is in my future. The selection of groceries is small, but uniformly wonderful. The wines are reasonably priced and I have yet to be disappointed by a selection. A word about the cheese: If you taste one that is beyond amazing (not an unlikely event), get as much of it as you can afford and write the name down somewhere that isn't a receipt you're apt to lose. The price of new tastiness is rapid turnover, and you may not remember the name of that beyond amazing cheese when it returns two months hence. (Oh, long lost crumbly-creamy stilton! I have forgotten your name, but not your funky glory!) read more

We all make mistakes...and sometimes we make major mistakes in business that require a tail-between-your-legs apology and a gift basket. I can't say for sure who might have been responsible for such an epic failure...*ahem*...but after asking for advice on where I could get something better than an expensive Edible Arrangement, a friend directed me to Provenance. I came in on a Sunday to peruse in case I needed to find an alternative before my "come to Jesus" meeting on Thursday. Thankfully, there was no need to look elsewhere. I talked with Shad, the owner since last fall, who gave me some suggestions then let me browse. A couple things caught my eye, but since I wanted cheese I decided to come back Wednesday night for final decisions. When I came back tonight, he held a couple things behind the counter in case they sold out, as promised, (because those salted caramels from Amy's down the street...so amazing they may disappear...). He helped me pick a couple more things then recommended some cheeses "at a nice price point" (i.e., I had a budget), gave me a sliver of one of the cheeses to try that was so good I got some for myself, then packed everything up in a nice little basket that even managed to come in a few dollars under my limit. I was super impressed with his knowledge and helpfulness and love that they are stocked with so many local options plus delicious imported cheeses and wines. I gave them a quick shout out on Facebook and already had another friend swing by tonight to pick up a couple things, and she was also very happy with them. I'm looking forward to stopping by for mini picnic supplies when it's warm out, but I'll certainly be back again before the thaw! read more

Not much of a cheese variety, and overpriced bigtime. Nice variety of mish-mash (foods, wines, cheeses, knick-knacks, whatevers) if you're looking to spend money on a host/hostess gift and have no focus on what you want. Great concept for a store in the booming economy days of excess, but today...?? If you live within walking distance, it's great to be able to get some decent cheeses here. But for everyone else, not worth the effort. read more

Wow, I'm surprised I haven't reviewed them before. I first stopped into Provenance 3+ years ago when living in West Ridge, and I really like stopping in here now and again for something special. I visited the Logan Square location last week, and I prefer this one - but that's because I enjoy the cheese more than the wine. While this store is smaller, it has a cheese selection that is much larger than the other store. I like to stop in and get their recommendations, have a taste and then pick out 2-3 of the ones I like for slicing and snacking later. I appreciate that they can track your purchases, because I almost always forget what I buy (though I'll never forget the Drunken Goat). Tracy is really nice, as is all of the staff I've interacted with there; when I'm in the store and she has a moscato d'Asti in stock, she'll be sure to point it out to me because she knows it's a favorite. I like that. They also sell lots of local products, like Salted Caramel (a favorite of mine), Local Folks', etc., and some higher end products like vinegars, oils, sea salts, etc. It's fun to visit and pick out something special now again, and really nice to have this store in the community. read more

I simply love this place. Reminds me of shopping on the Rue Cler in Paris. Very helpful staff, wonderful collection of foodstuffs from all over the world with an obvious European bias. Most impressively they feature a very concise but damn impressive wine selection. I love going there and just randomly grabbing a couple new wines that you simply don't seem to find anywhere else. They especially seem to scratch me where I itch with their Champagne offerings. I've tried six different ones and each were better than the next. To put that in perspective, Champagne is kind of a hobby of mine and I've tried well over a hundred different labels. To have all six that I've tried from there not only be new to me but also to make the "I'll definitely buy more of that" list is impressive in my book. As mentioned before they have a wonderful cheese selection. It's a great place to go to secure a spontaneous gourmet picnic lunch. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. They aren't cheap but this place is worth it for the uniqueness, elegance, and selection. read more

Cute little wine and cheese shop. They always have a different selection when I go in and it's always good. They are very friendly and also offer some unique food finds! read more

Provenance is the best! I love this place for the great selection of wines and cheeses, and they have some of the best hummus I have ever had. The owner, Tracy, is great - she (and her staff) never fail to make great recommendations. I have been there quite a few times, most recently to pick up a gift basket for a Christmas gift. They have some preset baskets (call ahead or check the website), but I walked in and picked out some items and they made up the basket while I waited. If you are headed to a party and need to bring a bottle of wine, check out the 12 wines under $12 table, or pick up some great cheese and multigrain baguette for lunch! You will not be sorry with anything you get from Provenance. This is a great addition to Lincoln Square. read more

Wow, this shop is terrific. I feel like I'm back in Paris browsing in the Left Bank shops during my student days as an artist -- gourmet cheeses, specialty meats, high-end crackers, wines galore, and best of all, bushel baskets of huge sun-ripened peaches and tomatoes! If you're having a cocktail party, this is the place to get your stuff. The owner told me they have wine tastings, but I don't know the current schedule. read more

This was everything that I wanted. That's a big statement to start things off, but let me continue. I walked in on a cold afternoon while doing a variety of errands around lincoln square and in need of cheese for a tasting I was putting together, provenance came calling. Normally when I'm doing a tasting and am putting some cheeses together and say what it being poured, there are a few general questions. Well, that wasn't the case here, instead it was much more in depth and we were able to craft 4 cheeses to go with the barolos I was pouring. What was great too was the depth and knowledge from the woman that was there. I was able to tell her the style of the wines being poured and their ages, and she was able to come up with cheeses that would work well in an instant. The best part was being able to try the cheeses. I didn't want to be *that* guy trying everything in the store, so I did turn down some of the opportunities to taste the other cheeses, but I did love the experience. read more

I don't know if this place needs more 5 star ratings, but I just couldn't resist writing one myself. I went in to pick up a gift and, like many others have said, the staff is extremely helpful. I got a few recommendations and picked up a bottle of wine that my friend turned out to be very excited about. I also ended up getting some things for myself...how could I resist in this shop??? Provenance is one of only a few places in Chicago that carries a local ice cream brand, Nice Cream. I got the "blueberry pie" flavor and it is AMAZING. So I'm gonna recommend picking some up at Provenance (there are a few other flavors). Just leave some for me! Great shop,wonderful selection of gourmet items, friendly and helpful staff and right in my neck of the woods. I'll definitely be returning. read more

I guess that high-end artisanal food shops are where it's at right now. Not that I'm complaining, because I like to eat and drink and pretend that I'm fancier than I really am. My partner and I stumbled across this place during their grand opening/liquor license celebration - and I was pleasantly surprised. They had a great - some would say focused - selection of wines, prepared foods, and deli snacks. Of course, being a celebration they were letting us sample. My favorite were the goat cheese stuffed red peppers. I felt a little bad about hovering over them, so I bought a bottle of wine in atonement. The staff is friendly, and is really knowledgeable about their products. I'm equally excited about Provenance's location, just off the Western brown line stop. Convenient for picking up snacks and wine on your way home/on your way to a party. It's a little pricey, but otherwise it's well worth the time and effort to stop by. read more

I am a wine and cheese enthusiast but FAR from a connoisseur. But if there were a cheese and wine psychology degree, I'm pretty sure each employee would have a doctorate. I seriously described tastes and preferences like I was fresh out of a mental ward (no offense) and they translated them perfectly. I do not know the "cheese" language and they were very easy to work with. Extremely reasonably priced (an entire small cheese board with two bottles of wine for less than $50 is unheard of...), but with all the knowledge a professional sommelier and, for lack of a better term, cheese "whiz" can offer. I have yet to try a cheese from their cabinet that does not send me into another dimension, to put it mildly. Very highly recommended and talk to the folks who approach you or are behind the counter and NEVER be afraid to ask questions. They know wherof they speak and are more than willing to make suggestions, based on taste and price-range, without being "prissy". read more

After discovering them on a quick google search, I called Provenance from San Francisco and requested a same-day order and delivery to Abbott Park, IL (high maintenance, I know). Shad fielded my silly questions and offered to miraculously make it happen! After a few back and forths, I opted to change the delivery to the next business day. Shad set everything up for us, including delivery service to a town over an hour away! I then called the next morning (a.k.a. delivery morning) - extremely last minute - needing to either cancel the order or change the recipient. Shad was extremely helpful and accommodating and we ended up simply changing the recipient to another well-deserving contact in the Chicago region. Moral of the story... Shad and Provenance overall were extremely patient with me, accomodating, and delivered an excellent customer experince. Next time I need to send a gift in Chicago, I'm definitely going with them! Thanks team! read more

Thank you sincerely. I ducked in today during Apple Fest, asking for help with a quick, and family friendly lunch idea. Your suggestion of a baguette, Brie and apple jelly was perfect. I appreciate your friendly assistance making today better. Wishing you good vibes. read more

I stopped by Provenance just to pick up a carton of Nice Cream, the fabulous artisan ice cream by fellow Yelper "Kris W". This store carries each of the four seasonal Nice Cream flavors. Provenance carries an interesting selection of premium-brand foods, so if you have a few dollars to burn, pick up some tasty treats here. It is coneveniently located very close to the Western - Brown Line stoop. read more

Such a gorgeous shop with a lovely selection of wine and cheese, as well as fascinating speciality foods. I couldn't begin to name them all - oils and vinegars, gourmet popcorn, jams and sauces, dried beans and grains, unique condiments like herbal mustard and quince paste, and so much more I can barely begin. I saw lots of ingredients that made me think, "Oh! I've seen that in a recipe but had no idea what it was or where I would find it!" Look here first, if you see an ingredient like that. Service was incredibly friendly, above-and-beyond the call of duty. Not only were they generous and knowledgeable with recommendations, but once I made my selections they wrapped them up for me in a small box. I was on my way to a friend's party and was worried that the gift wouldn't look "presentable" but they took the time to make it look beautiful. It is expensive, but you are getting incredibly unique, high-quality product that is hard to find anywhere else. Much of it is imported. The wines are actually well-priced for such quality, in my opinion. This will be the first place I look when I need a gourmet ingredient, or want to throw a wine-and-cheese party! read more

I love this store. While I initially went for cheese and wine, I cannot stop going in because I keep finding new things that I want. The workers always ask if I want a taste of wine and usually give me a taste of cheese before I buy a chunk. They have a great selection of wines/cheeses with wine starting around $10 bottle. While they do have some pricey, special items, I think most items are pretty well priced. They also have weekly food/wine tastings that sound great althouhg I haven't been yet. read more