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May 25th, 2011, 08:03 AM
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Chicago Tequila
What restaurants and tequila bars are must stops during my upcoming stay in Chicago?
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May 25th, 2011, 01:17 PM
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I'm embarrassed to say I got nada listed under bars and stores on the map for Chicago.
 Check this post for a few spots... Chicago, IL
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May 26th, 2011, 10:53 AM
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The answer is apparently slim and none. Thanks, Darren.
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July 19th, 2011, 06:11 PM
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Binny's is a chain in Chicago that has a nice selection of tequilas -- they have Rey Sol and Chinaco Negro (the high end stuff) as well as La Pinta Pomegranate, Chamucos, Casa Noble, and Arette. How do I know this? Those are the ones on my "to buy" list!
 Check out their site at binnys.com. Over 25 stores. Go Hawks!
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July 21st, 2011, 05:07 AM
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Been There
Binny's does have a nice selection. Been there many times.
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August 7th, 2011, 08:30 PM
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In agreement with ML. Binnys would probably be your best bet. Every other liquor store has the usual stuff: Cuervo gold, 1800, and the top shelf consisting of Don Julio and Patron. And down, biting your ankles, is everyone's favorite: Montezuma. You'll be able to find a better variety at Binnys.
There was an amazing restaurant with an impressive tequila selection, but i believe it closed down. The name is on the tip of my tongue. I think it was called Agave.
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100% Cacti Last edited by bluebanana97; August 7th, 2011 at 08:31 PM. Reason: had something else to say
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August 15th, 2011, 01:39 PM
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found a restaurant called zocalo and salud lounge. online they looks good.
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August 15th, 2011, 05:40 PM
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Here is a brand new restaurant that just opened in Chicago. It is owned by Jason Lerner and Executive Chef/Partner Alvaro Chavez: www.mazaazul.com. The early reviews on this restaurant have been FANTASTIC!
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August 23rd, 2011, 07:13 AM
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Heading Back
Wife and I are planning a return trip to Chicago and will check out the restaurant, Jim. Binny's is indeed the only store with any kind of a selection. Have yet to check out the suburbs where the liquor tax is less. City of Chicago raised there's about a year ago.
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August 23rd, 2011, 09:55 AM
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It's not just Chicago's liquor tax, the state of Illinois taxes at a rate of $8.55 per gallon- the highest in the nation! Binny's is great, although I wish they hadn't acquired the other big chain (Sam's) a couple of years ago to keep things a bit more competitive among the big guys here. There are some 'boutique' bottle shops, but none I could recommend specifically for tequila that aren't overpriced.
You really should check out the restaurant scene if you can. Chicago is full of great restaurants. For tequila sampling, there are a lot of really good Mexican restaurants, many with great house margaritas and tequila selections, and a fair number of BYOB places where you bring your own as well. Do a Yelp search and see what will be near you and see if some reviews/recommendations match what you're looking for. A couple of places we keep going back to are Mayan Palace and El Mariachi Tequla Bar and Grill. Masa Azul has a wide tequila list and is on my to do list
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