Bin 36, Chicago

With a wine list like this, not to mention a cheese list like this, you are bound to learn a little something about both, even if you are a wine expert. The food is fabulous and original, and believe the wine pairings suggested - they make all the difference. Have a different glass with every course, or bring friends and pick a wine flight and cheese flight after a movie or at the end of a date. We'll be back!

We went to Bin 36 on a Sunday with reservations at 6:30pm. The place was practically empty despite what I had read and expected. The host sat us immediately in the Cellar and the server approached our table shortly afterwards. She gave us the evening's specials and went over the flights and wine selection. I customized my flight and my date chose a standard flight offering. While waiting for her to take our orders, we examined the modern and clean d�cor. It was modern without being pretentious and actually quite cozy. The chairs were For my starter, I chose the summer fig & apricot terrine served with foie gras and salad. The terrine was absolutely adorable and the foie gras was luxuriously tasty. Being that it is illegal to sell foie gras in Chicago, I really enjoyed this treat. The salad was seasoned perfectly and my first wine really shocked me. It started strong, earthy and blunt but mellowed out into rounded out bursts of flavors. I don�t remember the wine by name but I know it on the menu. For my entr�e, I ordered the Saut�ed Georges Bank Scallops accompanied by saffron poached fingerling potatoes, sweet corn succotash and saffron butter. The scallops were pan-seared to perfection. The potatoes were amazing, but I did not taste the saffron. I finished my serving and worked on the other two wines I chose in my flight. One was a sparkling wine and the other a white. They were interesting, but nothing I would remember or request again. At the end of my meal, I tried out the last wine which was a 2004 Gew�rztraminer. It was absolutely amazing. We decided to forego dessert, but this wine would have went perfect with something sweet. I fell in love with the wine and upon leaving grabbed a bottle of it in the marketplace. My date grabbed him a bottle as well. The service at Bin 36 was perfect and the wait staff is very patient, friendly and not pretentious or condescending at all. The manager came over to guide me on my wine choices for my customized flight and explained which wines to drink for the courses. He also came over to my table when my date looked confused while eating. He was very helpful and I loved that about the service. My date didn�t like all of the attention the manager, host and server gave me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the attention. I plan to return this weekend and also the following weekend. I�ll be purchasing a membership and this will easily become one of my favorite spots to dine. The prices are ridiculously low in relation to what you actually get.......my dinner total was just a hair over $100. I couldn't beleive it.

Bin 36 is a great place for first dates. Their wine tasting groups are fun! The selection of wines is extensive and the staff is well informed. I love being able to do the flights of wine!

good service

We went to Bin 36 on a Sunday with reservations at 6:30pm. The place was practically empty despite what I had read and expected. The host sat us immediately in the Cellar and the server approached our table shortly afterwards. She gave us the evening�s specials and went over the flights and wine selection. I customized my flight and my date chose a standard flight offering. While waiting for her to take our orders, we examined the modern and clean d�cor. It was modern without being pretentious and actually quite cozy. The chairs were For my starter, I chose the summer fig & apricot terrine served with foie gras and salad. The terrine was absolutely adorable and the foie gras was luxuriously tasty. Being that it is illegal to sell foie gras in Chicago, I really enjoyed this treat. The salad was seasoned perfectly and my first wine really shocked me. It started strong, earthy and blunt but mellowed out into rounded out bursts of flavors. I don�t remember the wine by name but I know it on the menu. For my entr�e, I ordered the Saut�ed Georges Bank Scallops accompanied by saffron poached fingerling potatoes, sweet corn succotash and saffron butter. The scallops were pan-seared to perfection. The potatoes were amazing, but I did not taste the saffron. I finished my serving and worked on the other two wines I chose in my flight. One was a sparkling wine and the other a white. They were interesting, but nothing I would remember or request again. At the end of my meal, I tried out the last wine which was a 2004 Gew�rztraminer. It was absolutely amazing. We decided to forego dessert, but this wine would have went perfect with something sweet. I fell in love with the wine and upon leaving grabbed a bottle of it in the marketplace. My date grabbed him a bottle as well. The service at Bin 36 was perfect and the wait staff is very patient, friendly and not pretentious or condescending at all. The manager came over to guide me on my wine choices for my customized flight and explained which wines to drink for the courses. He also came over to my table when my date looked confused while eating. He was very helpful and I loved that about the service. My date didn�t like all of the attention the manager, host and server gave me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the attention. I plan to return this weekend and also the following weekend. I�ll be purchasing a membership and this will easily become one of my favorite spots to dine. The prices are ridiculously low in relation to what you actually get.......my dinner total was just a hair over $100. I couldn't beleive it.

This is a very nice restaurant. You don't have to be thrown off by the fact of not being knowledgeable of wine your waiter will recommend which type will go best with your meal.

Stop in at the cheese bar and order a cheese plate of 4 fine cheeses to sip with your wine.

Great wine selection without the snobbery.

This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and great food.