Chicago, Downtown: 8/7 - 8/8

I'd love to meet up and share some bottles, but those are the days I'm closing on selling/buying a new place, so it'll be a bit too hectic for me.

Hopefully some other folks chime in for you.

Congrats buddy. I should be out there come Christmas time again.

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
I'd love to meet up and share some bottles, but those are the days I'm closing on selling/buying a new place, so it'll be a bit too hectic for me.

Hopefully some other folks chime in for you.

Sorry for the thread drift - finally escaping to the suburbs?

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
I'd love to meet up and share some bottles, but those are the days I'm closing on selling/buying a new place, so it'll be a bit too hectic for me.

Hopefully some other folks chime in for you.

Sorry for the thread drift - finally escaping to the suburbs?

Nope, you guys aren't that lucky. Just finding our own house instead of living in a condo.

I will be in Chicago 8/9 through 8/12 and would appreciate any helpful suggestions. I tried to get reservations at Izard's Girl and a Goat... no luck. We have a reservation at duck duck goat. That's all so far...

Probably should have started my own thread ... but the dates were so close

... and, of course, if anyone is available to share some time and a fine bottle or two...or a beer.., or coffee; let me know. I'll certainly bring or shop for something good.

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Originally posted by wineOCD:
I will be in Chicago 8/9 through 8/12 and would appreciate any helpful suggestions. I tried to get reservations at Izard's Girl and a Goat... no luck. We have a reservation at duck duck goat. That's all so far...

I would recommend Smyth. Smyth opened in 2016 and was a James Beard award semifinalist for best new restaurant. Smyth is the formal restaurant while downstairs is The Loyalist which is a casual food/cocktail bar. Both are come as you are.

We were there in April and did the 12 course meal (although they have a 5 and 8 course offering as well). Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Head chef John Shields was the sous chef at Charlie Trotters and Alinea. The stand out course for me was the salted black licorice of egg yolk, whipped frozen yogurt, toasted farro koji & black raspberry jam. The wine list was very nice and reasonable priced (about 2x retail). Very creative. Recommended.

VM

It looks like there may be times available. I will research further. Thank you.

I had a great time in Chicago. Stayed at the Kimpton Gray. I visited 5 Binny's locations and VinChicago and brought home 2 cases and more of wine. Too bad the dates didn't work out to meet up with folks.

Let me help get this thread back on track. Who's around to meet up with Shane next month? He's a great dude with an equally great palate and an awesome cellar. You will thank me later.

ummm ... those dates have passed

Thanks for the kind words, Xhoser. You're an alright dude too, I guess...

I'll be back in Chicago before the end of the year, most likely. Hope to catch up with some folks there soon.