BIN 36 · RESTAURANT

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DESSERT - Chicago Suggested wine pairings are indicated by the BIN # listed after each item and correspond to our Wines-by-the-Glass List. These suggestions take the guesswork out of which wines to enjoy with your meal. We occasionally modify our dessert menu to reflect the freshest seasonal ingredients, so some items may change unexpectedly.
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Chocolate Mousse, speculoos cookie, banana ice cream, yuzu coulis NV Muscat, Campbell’s Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia	8.00
Pickled Blueberries & Bourbon Whiskey Waffle, maple ice cream, ginger coulis 2006 Kracher, Beerenauslese Cuvee, Weinlaubenhof, Burgenland, Austria	8.00
Fresh Strawberries in Lime & Vanilla, white chocolate ice cream, broken pistachio macaroons 2007 Brachetto d'Acqui, Castello Banfi, "Rosa Regale," Piedmont, Italy	8.00
Summer Soup, mango, green apple, pineapple bubbles, organic yogurt ice cream cream 2007 Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo, “Nivole,” Piedmont, Italy	8.00
Spiced Donut “Holes,” served warm with caramelized milk jam and a mini malted vanilla shake 2004 Pedro Jimenez, Alvear Pedro, “Anada,” Montilla-Morilles, Spain	8.00
Crème Brulée of the Day, Let us select the perfect dessert wine	8.00
Housemade Sorbet, Chef’s accompaniment	6.00
Housemade Ice Cream, Chef’s accompaniment	6.00
BIN 36 Chocolate Tasting for Two $16.00 2007 Brachetto d’Acqui, Castello Banfi, “Rosa Regale,” Piedmont, Italy

DESERT WINES	full pour/half pour
2007 Brachetto d’Acqui, Castello Banfi, “Rosa Regale,” Piedmont, Italy	10.00/5.00
2004 Banyuls, M. Chapoutier, Banyuls, France	10.00/5.00
2006 Kracher, Beerenauslese Cuvee, Weinlaubenhof, Burgenland, Austria	19.50/9.75
2007 Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo, “Nivole,” Piedmont, Italy	8.50/4.25
Non Vintage Muscat, Campbells, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia	14.00/7.00
2006 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Rhone Valley	20.00/10.00
2006 Black Muscat, Quady Winery, “Elysium,” Madera, California, USA	9.00/4.50
2006 Orange Muscat, Quady Winery, “Essencia,” Madera, California, USA	10.00/5.00
2003 Sauternes, Clos L’Abeilley, Bordeaux, France	15.00/7.50
2003 Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos, Red Label, Royal Tokaji Co., Hungary	15.00/7.50
2004 Botrytis Semillion, DeBortoli, “Noble One,” Riverina, New South Wales, Australia	17.00/8.50
2005 Vidal, Ice Wine, Oak Aged, Inniskillin, “Gold,” Niagara Peninsula, Canada	38.00/19.00
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ARTISAN CHEESE Our cheese list features some of the best American artisan cheese available today. Suggested wine pairings are indicated by the BIN # listed after each item and correspond to our Wines-by-the-Glass List. These suggestions take the guesswork out of which wines to enjoy with your meal.
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BIN 36 CHEESE LIST Each hand crafted cheese has been chosen both because of its outstanding flavor and its diverse style. The cheeses are grouped by milk type and are listed from the most mild to the most pungent. We hope you enjoy this unique selection.
SHEEP MILK CHEESES
Nancy's Camembert, Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Hudson Valley, New York Wow! It tastes like soft serve ice cream with hints of hazelnut. BIN 2 or BIN 29	3.00
Ossau Iraty , Bearn Region, France A young semi-soft raw milk from Pyrenees. It is sweet, salty and nutty- a cheese trifecta. BIN 42 or NV Alvear, Solera Cream Sherry	4.00
Mona, Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative, Plain, WI The "Love Child" of parmesan and creme brulee - sweet & nutty, but not too salty. Cave aged for 6 months. BIN 10 or BIN 19	3.00
Zamorano, Zamora, Spain A traditional rival of manchego, we may like it more, but you decide. Buttery and lemony and delicious. BIN 38 or BIN 43	3.00
Manchego, La Mancha, Spain This rosemary coated cheese takes manchego to a whole new level with subtle herbaceousness and a real sweet finish. BIN 33 or BIN 48	3.00
Iberico, Valles Blanco, Toledo, Spain The cheese maker uses 3 different milks from 3 different regions every time the cheese is made, try the flavor of the day. BIN 40 or BIN 46	3.00
Brin D'amour, Chantal Plasse, Corsica, France Smothered with herbs, with a rich, pizza-like flavor. BIN 19 or BIN 49	4.00
Pecorino Toscano Grand Cru, Academia Barilla, Tuscany, Italy Salty, sharp, nutty, rustic, rich, meaty...should we go on? BIN 10 or BIN 47	2.00
Ocooch Mountain, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI It takes some chutzpah to decide to make sheep's milk cheese in cow's milk country - this cheese has chutzpah! Earthy, grassy, stinky and we love it. BIN 27 or BIN 37	4.00
Ewe’s Blue,Old Chatham Sheepherding Co., Hudson Valley, NY Rich, creamy and silky with light blue flavors. Dip your toe into this if you're timid about the blues. BIN 48 or BIN 49	4.00
Fiori Sardo,Fratta Pinna, Sardinia, Italy Semi-hard texture with smoky & salty overtones and a lovely olive oil flavor. BIN 12 or BIN 49	3.00
Carles Roquefort, Jacques Carles, Roquefort, France The King of Roquefort (at least as far as we are concerned!) The finish on this cheese goes on... and on... and on... 2003 Sauternes, Clos L'Abeilley, Brodeaux, France	4.00
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COW MILK CHEESES
Edel de Cleron, Franche-Comte, France Think you like brie? You may like its rich cousin even more. As they say, you can never be too rich or too thin. BIN 2 or BIN 12	3.00
Burrata, Puglia, Italy This one is only delivered twice a month, so when we have it, get it! Mozzarella-like on the outside with plenty of sweet cream curds on the inside. BIN 1 or BIN 9	4.00
Pierre Robert, Rouzaire, Ille de France, France The definition of temptation: The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire - this cheese, defined. BIN 2 or BIN 4	4.00
Brillat Savarin, Normandy, France Where butter reigns supreme! Hmmm, interesting, a triple cream with 75% butterfat content - coincidence? We think not. Rich, soft and mushroomy. BIN 4 or BIN 20	4.00
Robiola Langhe, Guffanti, Piedmont, Italy A bit of sheep and goat milk makes this a truly grand cheese. Rich, sweet, salty, lemony, mushroomy, yummy! BIN 19 or BIN 26	4.00
Barely Buzzed Cheddar, Beehive Cheese Co., Uintah, Utah Rolled in espresso and lavender - this unique cheese won first place at the 2007 American Cheese Society Annual Awards. BIN 6 or BIN 31	3.00
Bridgewater, Zingerman's Dairy, Ann Arbor, MI Discover Michigan's natural beauty in this little gem. Creamy and mild with hints of spicy peppercorns. BIN 8 or BIN 29	3.00
Bandage Wrapped Cheddar, Bleu Mont Dairy, Blue Mounds, WI Pioneer Cheesemaker Willi Lehner makes an exceptional cheddar in his brand new cheese caves. BIN 6 or BIN 49	4.00
Parmigiano Reggiano, Academia Barilla, Tuscany, Italy What can we say? It's fantastic parm! Sweet, nutty & crumbly with just a hint of salt. Perfetto! BIN 11 or BIN 29	3.00
6 Year Cheddar, Widmer Cheese Cellars, Theresa, WI Six years of sharp intensity, tempered with an even hand. You won't be disappointed. BIN 26 or BIN 28	3.00
Gouda Roomano, Holland Intense caramel flavors with butterscotch overtones. Yes, please! NV Muscat, Campbell’s	4.00
Keen’s Cheddar, Neal’s Yard, Somerset, England This is a top shelf cheddar. Complex earthy, leathery flavor with hints of wasabi and horseradish. BIN 6 or BIN 49	4.00
Bayley Hazen Blue, Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro, VT A rich, chewy, meaty blue. Made from raw morning milk and aged 4-6 months. BIN 49 or NV Muscat, Campbell’s	3.00
Super Aged Gouda, Winchester Farms, Southern California Yeasty, champagne-like flavor paired with a crumbly texture makes this cheese sparkle in your mouth. BIN 11 or BIN 37	3.00
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BUFFALO MILK CHEESES
Mozzarella, Fratta Afragola, Campana, Italy Momma don't like tough mozzarella. This one is soft, supple and sweet. Travel to Italy without leaving Chicago. BIN 1 or BIN 12	3.00
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GOAT MILK CHEESES
Fresh Chevre, Prairie Fruit Farms, Champaign, IL Fruity, silky, lemony & creamy, fresh chevre at its best! BIN 2 or BIN 6	3.00
Cablanca, K.H. Dejong, Drachten, Holland An expression of young gouda, sweet and tart with a twist of goat's milk. Kudos! BIN 2 or BIN 41	3.00
Anise & Lavender,Rollingstone Chevre, Parma, ID We were so impressed by its balance of savory, sweet and floral tastes, it made the list, our first cheese from Idaho! BIN 19 or BIN 20	4.00
Hoja Santa, Mozzarella Company, Dallas, Texas Wrapped in a sassafrass leaf, this cheese is light and airy with hints of lemon, juniper berries, and, of course, sassafrass. BIN 3 or BIN 22	3.00
Fenacho, Tumalo Farms, Bend, OR Excellent farmstead cheese with hints of orange and french toast plus a Mediterranean twist of fenugreek seed. BIN 22 or BIN 23	3.00
Lincoln Log, Zingerman's Creamery, Ann Arbor, MI From across our pond comes the creamy, rich goat cheese you dream about. Thank You, John Loomis! BIN 20 or BIN 41	4.00
Little Bloom on the Prairie,Prairie Fruit Farms, Champaign, IL An American Camembert in Illinois - but this one's made with goats milk. BIN 2 or BIN 46	4.00
Aged Goat’s Cheddar, Mt. Sterling Cheese Co-Op, WI A silky smooth, sharp American native with a twist of English cheddar. BIN 6 or BIN 49	3.00
Cabra al Vino, Murcia, Spain This one is marinated in the local Jumilla wine, add some bread and you get the holy trinity! BIN 35 or BIN 37	3.00
Green Peppercorn, Coach Farms, Pine Plains, New York This lovely cheese is sprinkled with briney green peppercorns. BIN 2 or BIN 42	3.00
Pau’s Sant Mateu , Solex, Toledo, Spain This Tomme de Chevre style cheese will seduce you with its charming, fresh herbal flavors and creamy texture. BIN 25 or BIN 46	2.00
Bleu du Bocage, Pascal Beillevaire, Pas-de-Calais, Normandy, France Goat's milk has never had this creamy, pungent, sweet and beautiful blue cheese profile...until now. BIN 3 or BIN 49	4.00
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CHEESE FLIGHTS - each flight is served with a specially selected accompaniment
The BIN 36 Cheese Flight 6 cheeses you can't live without.	18.00
The BIN 36 Deluxe Cheese Flight 13 cheeses you can't live without...really.	33.00
The French Connection Edel de Cleron, Ossau Iraty, Pierre Robert, Bleu du Bocage	13.00
Il Giro Italia - Italian Inspiration Robiola Langhe, Parmigiano Reggiano, Peccorino Toscano, Fiori Sardo	12.00
Triple XXX - Sin City Nancy's Camembert, Edel de Cleron, Pierre Robert, Brillat Savarin	14.00
America’s Team Hoja Santa, Mona, Bridgewater, Ewe's Blues	12.00
Ole Matador- A Taste of Spain Zamorano, Cabra al Vino, Pau's Sant Mateu, Manchego	11.00
The Last Temptation, A Dessert Flight Anise & Lavender, Cablanca, Fenacho, Gouda Roomano	13.00
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