Let’s get one thing straight: My obsession and love for rosé wine happened waaaaaaay before the Summer 2015 Rosévasion. Let’s get another thing straight: I looooooved Summer 2015 Rosévasion. It was a wonderful, wonderful thing to have customers come in requesting pink wine after years of me battling preconceived notions. Rosé is, after all, something […]

We believe that a company is only as good as its employees, and in our extensive retail experience, we’ve found it to be quite rare that any shop - large or small - is able to maintain such a strong, loyal team. With that being said, boy, do we have a strong, loyal and AMAZING […]

What can we say? We’re brunch people. So when Mortar & Pestle – Lakeview East’s newest breakfast/lunch/brunch spot – opened up a few months ago, we could NOT contain our excitement. It has hit the neighborhood with a splash (of mimosas) and has received tons of positive word-of-mouth from our customers. So naturally, we had […]

Real talk: Holidays are about family, friends and being together. And for us, holidays are also about BOARD GAMES. This is a guide that pairs some of our wines with popular games that might make an appearance at upcoming festivities. Don’t let this holiday season involve political debates and telling your grandma for the umpteenth […]

So you are going to/making a big holiday dinner and have no idea what to bring/pair with it? No sweat! Whether you’re heading to Grandma Dorothy’s, a buddy’s place, your in-laws’ or just staying home with your cat, this trusty guide will help you find the right wines to impress and delight (even the grumpiest […]

Situated just south of us at Broadway and Oakdale, Red Pig Asian Kitchen offers a lovely Spring-y atmosphere, traditional Thai food and yummy Asian fusion cuisine. The name “Red Pig” comes from a well-known dish in Thailand called “Moo Dang” which happens to be one of their signature dishes. We’re also going to start using […]

If we had to pick three words to represent Sumo, they would be: “friendly,” “quality,” and “presentation.” The entire Sumo staff is just the happiest ever, always greeting you with a ton of enthusiasm and excitement as if you’re their most favorite customer. The quality of the fish is really superb too, and we had […]

Know how your parents/teachers always said never to judge a book by its cover? Well, clearly they were talking about Chilam Balam. From the outside, you’d never guess that this little spot is as amazing as it is and that it won the Bib Gourmand Award in the 2014 Michelin Guide (which recognizes extraordinary and […]

Did you know that if you want to make a phone call to Buenos Aires you need to dial 54-11? And did you know that if you want to get unbelievable stuffed Argentine pastries you need to go to 5411 Empanadas? True story. We initially almost walked right by this quaint little eatery - partially […]

The term “walking-distance” has never been more utilized than in Lakeview East. From national chains to independent businesses, this Chicago neighborhood has got it going ON. We love it for a number of reasons, but a big one is that there are 32 BYOB restaurants in Lakeview East. THIRTY-TWO! As a shop with a lot […]