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BIN 36 Chicago

BIN 36 Chicago is open for breakfast lunch and dinner daily and features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and wine pairing.
In the evenings, you may dine in either the more casual Tavern dining room or the intimate Cellar. The 50 selection cheese menu is available throughout, as well as a prix fixe Chef's Tasting menu with wine pairings that changes daily.

Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine and sample some exceptional cheeses at our new BIN36 Cheese Bar.

Reservations are not necessary though are recommended for The Cellar.

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Learn about Executive Chef John Caputo

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All of our menus are paired with selections from our Wines by the Glass list

About Us

BIN 36 Chicago IS OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY
BIN 36 is a casual, friendly and affordable spot where wine novices and wine geeks alike can comfortably enjoy over 50 wines by the glass paired with great food ranging from casual to fine dining. Guests can also shop for wine, books, house wares and fresh flowers in a fun and festive market. Learning about wine does not have to be complicated. BIN 36 enthusiastically offers guests a great environment to learn about and enjoy wine. With a commitment to fun, unpretentious wine education and a steady schedule of wine tastings and classes, BIN 36 is determined to erase the intimidation factor of wine. Wine—with all its depth and intrigue—is for everyone. Click here for our address and hours.

	DISPEL THE MYTHS Our mission is to eliminate three of the biggest misconceptions about wine: 1) Wine is too complicated to understand and, therefore, enjoy. 2) Good wine is simply too expensive. 3) Wine experts are, well, snobby, using an overblown vocabulary which excludes novice wine students, to say nothing of beer or cocktail drinkers. THE ABOVE IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE At left, BIN 36 Assistant Wine Director Michael Baker.

RESTAURANT - WINEBAR - MARKET - EVENTS & PRIVATE PARTIES BIN 36 Chicago has created several environments in which to select, sip and celebrate. The Tavern is the ideal place to find a casual meal to compliment your new favorite wines. The Cellar offers a more traditional dining atmosphere, featuring a full menu in unprecedented ambiance. In the Market, you can shop for wine and wine accessories. Private parties of up to 100 are welcome in the Loft, which overlooks the Main Bar and Tavern to provide a top-notch dining locale. So, whether you have the seasoned palate of a sommelier or are trying wine for the first time, we invite you to BIN 36.

THE TAVERN - The Tavern includes a stunning zinc-top oval bar set in a 35-foot atrium. The menu, ideally suited for wine pairing, includes lighter selections and appetizer sized dishes such as steamed Prince Edward Island mussels, a selection of pizzettes, and tasty house patés, and list of American artisan cheeses. It’s the perfect spot for a quick lunch or hanging out with friends in the evenings.

	THE CELLAR - Guests who want to enjoy a 3-course meal may dine in the Cellar, BIN 36’s intimate dining room. The Cellar’s low ceiling (only 9 feet) and dramatic cork wall create the feeling of a wine cellar. Seasonal menu items might include Slow Roasted Mustard Glazed Salmon or Free Range Rack of New Zealand Lamb. And if 50 wines by the glass are not enough for you, our Cellar list offers another 350 by the bottle.

WINE BAR - Our zinc-top bar is the perfect choice when you’re in the mood for a couple of glasses or a flight from our list of 50 wines by the glass. Lunch and dinner menus are available, as well as a selection of American artisan cheese, after dinner drinks & spirits, and a full bar.

	THE MARKET - In the Market, guests can purchase bottles of wine from our selection of 50 glass pours, as well as a variety of wine accessories, stylish house wares, BIN 36 exclusive-blend coffees, freshly cut flowers and more. In the evenings, interactive offerings might include a corkscrew or decanting demonstration, wine comparisons or a tasting that breaks down the flavor components of a wine varietal.


PRIVATE PARTIES - BIN 36 has a private dining area located above the Cellar. Overlooking the Tavern, the Loft is ideally suited for both corporate & personal functions, wine tastings and wine dinners. In addition, the Loft hosts a rotating schedule of wine classes and tastings.

PARTNERS (left to right) Executive Chef John Caputo, General Managers Joanne Chessie and Dan Sachs, and Wine Director Brian Duncan, look forward to seeing you at BIN 36. For more information on our partners or the restaurant, please contact Wagstaff Worldwide Public Relations.

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