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Bin 36 - The Cellar
339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
+1 312 755 9463
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In one lofty, airy space, this River North hot spot combines wine bar, restaurant, and retail in a successful, wine-centric concept. You can swirl, sniff, and snack in the Tavern wine bar, or you can choose to settle down at the Cellar for a full meal of American bistro fare (where a list of higher-end wines by the bottle is available).Bin 36 manages to be both upscale and relaxed. The restaurant is certainly serious about wine, but you're not expected to be an expert -- this is a place where you're encouraged to experiment. The menu includes two or three suggested wines for every dish, all of which are available by the glass -- and you won't go wrong by following the menu's suggestions. "Small plates" available at the Tavern include shiitake spring rolls, steamed mussels, and a selection of homemade pâtés, along with a few basic full-portion entrees (hamburgers, roast chicken, ahi tuna); you can also have fun ordering creative "wine flights," small glasses organized around a theme (Italian, Australian, and so on). The Cellar menu focuses on upscale American dishes, including a variety of seafood, seared venison, and braised pork shank. The food-wine pairings continue on the dessert menu -- usually, I'm no after-dinner drink fan, but when I tried a recommended sherry along with a slice of gingerbread-pear cake here one evening, I was converted. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Total Rooms:

12

Price

$9-$15 lunch, $17-$24 dinner,P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Subway/El: Red Line to Grand

Area

Cross Island Rd., 1km/ 1/2 mile south of Beach Rd

Parking

Public Lot

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11am-midnight; Fri 11am-1:30am; Sat noon-1:30am; Sun noon-10pm

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