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    Lush Wine and Spirits

    4.0 (161 reviews)
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    Lobster Banh Mi
    John L.

    Walked by this place many times, and decided to try it out for some wine flights and food! The patio does not feel like you are feet away from Chicago, and instead has Parisian vibes. Neither me and my girlfriend were huge wine people, but they curated flights for each of us were fantastic. Recently, they have also added food to the menu and every item sounded real tasty and unique. We had the Croque Monsieur and a Lobster Banh Mi. The first was very rich and savory, where the full sandwich is huge. The second was a great combination, as it was light and flavorful. There was also porchetta on the Banh Mi which was a nice compliment to the lobster. All the sandwhich bread was also from HEWN, so you know it's good. It was a little chilly on the patio, but the heaters were nice. We will definitely be back as it warms things spring and summer! P.S. Sorry pictures are bad, was too hungry to take at the beginning!

    Kate H.

    This place is great! It's a wine store and wine bar, so you can do some shopping and then enjoy your purchases right away! We can in on a Wednesday night, it was not very busy. The place has a nice vibe-they've got an extensive bar, some high-top tables, and some comfy couches too. We ordered a meat and cheese platter to share. It was all amazing, but the duck salmui and the brillat vivant cheese are phenomenal. (Our server told us we'd have a hard time deciding whether we wanted to eat the cheese or rub it on our faces, and she was right! It's incredibly creamy). This place doesn't do big label wines, so these are wines you won't find at Binny's or the grocery store. That's really cool, but also a bit of a challenge when you don't have anything to recognize. We ended up picking a wine based on the label, which turned out to be a delicious Moroccan red blend. We also tried a Space Invaders themed red that was good. If you open a bottle and don't finish it, they'll package it up for you so you can take it with you. It also looks like they have lots of events/wine tastings/etc. to take advantage of. In addition, our server, Elizabeth, was amazing. She was super friendly, and helpful in making recommendations both on the food and the wine. Pricing is all over the board-if you get a glass they're about $10-14, which is reasonable, but the bottles vary from $14 to $211 (that's the highest I saw), so you can find something in your price range. I will definitely be back soon!

    Tracy L.

    We ended up having 4 bottles between 3 people.. We kept it between $20-30 each bottle, so it's definitely less expensive than buying wine by the glass. The guy is very helpful and knows his wines! For nibbles, I recommend the spicy popcorn and shrimp and avocado crostini.

    Wine flight
    Alice-Lara W.

    What a great neighborhood spot! Thoroughly loved my white wine flight and my husband enjoyed his beers. Being able to say what you enjoy and then craft a flight for you is brilliant - and also v good value. Cute little shaded outdoor patio for sunnier Chicago days. Great for wine, beer and liquor drinkers - of all levels. Didn't eat but based on the quality experience, would imagine food is good

    Great wine selection
    Gary R.

    I love wine, wine bars, wine shops, bars in general. So the aptly named "Lush" drew me like a beacon with its glittering neon lights in the window spelling out "LUSH". It was as if it was meant to be. Our first visit was so much fun that when we had out of town guests we knew we had to take them there. We all agreed, this place is near perfect. I love the atmosphere with the library feel complete with the rolling ladder to reach those gorgeous bottles of wine from around the world. Small high top tables substitute for bar stools as there is no typical "bar" at which to sit. A few leather chairs in the front add to what is a very comforting, I can spend a lot of time here kind of vibe. Plus they have great wines by the glass. Actually by the beaker. Cool idea that essentially gives you 2 pours from your measured beaker If I lived closer, I'd know those neon lights in the window were actually shouting my name. Lush..

    Red Wine Flight
    Danielle G.

    This is a cute neighborhood gem that I usually go to to purchase wine. When walking my dog the other day I realized they added an outdoor dog friendly patio. We were lucky that it was still warm enough to sit outside and enjoy one last time before it got too cold. We ordered red wine flights, apps, and then more wine. I am sad that it is too cold to go back currently but this is our new favorite neighborhood spot. I highly recommend the Barolo Wine.

    Sade J.

    Free wine testing... of course I'm happy. Wow this place had some really yummy wines. My friends and I came here to kickoff birthday festivities. The host was pretty cool and knowledgeable of many wives. I even bought a $24 bottle of red wine from Morocco named Art Souala

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    Amazing selection and knowledgeabe staff. Highly recommend! Don't miss out on the food menu either

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    A nice spot to unwind. Great selection of cocktails and wines. Bites and such hit the spot.

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    Excellent service and food quality here! Maybe one of the best burgers in the city. Definitely come check it out!!

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    Then on the left side is a cozy bar with elegant snacks -- cheese plates, DUCK FAT POPCORN, crispy chick peas.

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    4.6(168 reviews)
    1.5 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    Really loved this little bar! Great food! We didn't realize we were there for Happy Hour or we…read morewould've honestly ordered way more. I loved the cider I ordered and I would go back just for that. We loved the other people we talked to there. The ambiance was incredible. The only outlier was the bartender seemed to be having an off night, she just wasn't super attentive with guests. But it wasn't so terrible that it tainted an otherwise great experience. I would definitely return to this place!

    We stopped in for a night cap and a snack on a Friday evening! We sat at the bar and I liked how…read morebig and comfy the chairs are. We also had front row seats to watch March madness, and more importantly the beer filling mechanism that fills glasses from the bottom! Kinda fun to watch. The bar also has purse hooks, which I am always grateful for. The food came out pretty quickly and was super fresh and delicious. The bartender was sooo sweet, very attentive and quick, and made sure my soda was always topped off. I loved the vibe and the moody lighting! The menu is definitely River North prices -- nothing terribly surprising bht on par for the neighborhood. At the time of our visit, cocktails were $15+ and the fry basket was $10. Again, not terrible but definitely paying to be in River North. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely worth it!

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    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    1.5 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    exactly as I expected, gilt bar was phenomenal - the beef…read moretartare was the best I've ever had, it was so filled with flavor, every bite tasted like a beef salad. the egg was jammy and delicious adding a new layer of richness to the meal. the bread it came with was FRESH, hard crispy crust surrounding thick cuts of spongey bread - the truffle malfadine was perfectly cooked long chewy noodles with the perfect amount of a truffle pepper sauce over them. certain bites had full peppercorns, breaking through the slight creaminess. - I had high hopes for the burger and was picturing a bougie restaurant thick cut juicy burger. it was fascinating because it had the same juicy soft flavor, but it was more of a Smashburger style so you had a little bit of crisp on the outside and instead of a thick singular patty, it was two on top of each other. the fries were solid (not very salty which was divisive) but the aioli elevated the fries and burger to a new level, huge points - Guinness here is so cheap. my dirty martini was dirty as all hell and delicious. the service was so kind and attentive and brought out extra ice cream with hot fudge for my birthday. the carrot cake was incredibly moist and tasted like real carrots, nuts, and spices, not enough frosting for me tho hehe - this is literally such a stunning restaurant with a photo booth and a downstairs sultry bar, and an open standing space around the bar upstairs. I get why it is always booked. If I was to come back, I would do it all again except ...maybe instead of the burger... try something else hmm

    (Kari's Rating 710)…read more Although I've been here many times before, guilt bar rarely disappoints. It is extremely dark when you're inside almost like a dining room parlor so if you have bad eyes, bring a flashlight. It's relatively loud and the servers are very attentive, refilling water, and checking in on your needs. We started with a round of drinks, including an espresso martini, as well as a Hugo spritz. The espresso martini was nice because it was made for cold brew, which made it actually creamer, which was really great. It's good I mean we also proceed to order the Bronzino as well as the French dip with the side brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were tangy and sweet with a vinaigrette finish, but they were delightfully, smoky as well. The Bronzino was delicious and very filling, however, I did end up getting a decent amount of tiny bones in the first half which kind of made me slow down in the second half. The French tip was also very large, with four pieces as well as a warm au jus. However, the ratio of meat to bread was slightly off with a little extra, toasted bread, being a little too much. Overall, it was a pretty great dinner, I would definitely come back in a group, but I'm not sure if I would come back alone.

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    GoodFunk

    3.8(40 reviews)
    1.5 miThe Loop

    We tried pre opera drinks and bites at Good Funk on Wacker and overall it was a blah experience…read more The wine selection was interesting, the food was average, at best. We didn't especially enjoy the atmosphere (sadly we were seated at the bar next to some douche dude bros) or the service. I doubt we will return.

    My friend rented this out a few weeks ago to celebrate her 45th. It was the perfect spot for about…read more30 women to mingle, drink cocktails and eat delicious food (compliments of Beaknik). I helped her choose the menu using both Yelp and some help from my bestie chatgpt and came up with the following: 7 Passed Apps: * Mini Truffle Beef Wellington (black truffle aioli) * Short Rib & Brie Slider (Aleppo BBQ, arugula, tomato jam) * Chicken Kebab (harissa-marinated chicken, tahini labneh) * Salmon Taco (avocado, mojo rojo, cilantro) * Mushroom Croquette (black truffle aioli) * Halloumi Skewer (tomato & quince jam, za'atar) * Mini Crab Cake (lemon aioli, herb salad) 1 Stationary Grazing Item: * Mezze Trio (tahini hummus, beet tahini w/ goat cheese, tzatziki, grilled pita & crudité) ---- It ended up being the perfect amount of food- heavy enough to fill us for dinner, but also light enough that we didn't get too full and could stay out late and dance (at the request of the bday gal). They passed the appetizers, but once they passed them around a few times they put them on the bar which became one big grazing station. The drinks were great as well and they even did a signature cocktail in honor of my friend, which was quite strong (hello tequila). The bartender and other staff were super friendly and knew many of us by name after a few hours. It was the perfect cozy spot for this amount of people and I'd love to look into using it again for a similar type of party...or just stopping in for a cocktail!

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    Arbella - Whipped feta was sooooo good!

    Arbella

    4.4(697 reviews)
    1.6 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    We love Arbella!! Atmosphere inside was great, really large space! We sat at the bar, the…read morebartenders were super friendly and attentive easy to talk to and order from. LOVE the $6 cocktail of the day happy hour (M-F 4-6pm) . Our cocktail of the day was a watermelon lemon drop which was delicious!! Will be coming back next time in Chicago! My local friends new favorite staple bar.

    (Kari's Rating 8.75/10)…read more Came with a friend late on a Friday night after dinner time We were able to be seated almost immediately at a nice little private Cove table. We ordered a flight of whiskey sours, which contained whiskeys from Japan, Vietnam, and Wisconsin. I also was able to order an amaretto sour, which they made with freshly hand beaten egg whites, which was a nice cherry on the top. As far as the whiskey flights go, I think the best one was the Vietnam flight because it had a slightly lemongrass twang and was a little bit lighter than the other two. The heaviest one was the Wisconsin which came with a little bit of a bite at the end, but it still wasn't bad if you're trying to blackout on a $15 budget. I would definitely come back with a larger group this seems like a great place, but is a little bit loud- so if you be prepared to yell or wear earplugs. The bathroom took my a second to find, which should have been intuitive considering it was on the opposite end of where you come in. I blame the lighting as things are already pretty hard to find in the dark, but eventually I made it there-Pat myself on the back.

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    I stopped by Chicago Winery on a Wednesday early evening solo and was able to sit at the bar…read morewithout reservation. I was blown away by the ambiance and decor. Chicago Winery prioritizes upscale and intimacy but their service is personable and friendly allowing you to feel right at home. On Wednesday they offer a Happy Hour special, $5 off a tasting and $10 wine by the glass. The server as extremely kind, and was able to offer me some suggestions based on my personal palate and wine interests. I landed on the Winemaker's Tasting, which included 4, one ounce pours, including Blancs de Blancs, Albarino, Barbera and Merlot. I paired the tasting with the a BYOB board. From their menu I picked the olives, Afterglow, and the Tempesta Guanciale. The server was educated on the wines was able to walk me through the tasting and pairings but gave me independence and autonomy to enjoy at my own leisure and pace. I highly enjoyed my visit and absolutely will be returning to dine in, as well as to get a winery tour!

    Was gifted the wine tasting and tour for my birthday which was a very fun experience. Great deal to…read morebuy wine after. I preferred the whites and was disappointed by the reds. We had the date package and ate at the restaurant after. I recommend the pork schnitzel and pierogis. We ordered four shareables but weren't blown away by the butternut squash fondue and gougeres. Loved our hostess for the wine tasting, but wish there was more guidance on tasting notes and wine terminology. I'd recommend though to any wine lovers, I still learned a lot!

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