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May 15 2009

The "Sideways" Effect

It was a few days before my 21st birthday and I had a day off from work and school. I decided to rent a movie. I picked up Sideways and thought, “sure, this is critically acclaimed...

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0 comments - Posted by Jon Bernardoni at 12:48 PM - Categories: Wine

May 15 2009

Get the Mollydooker Shakes

It was two nights ago that I was at the Wine Spectator's Grand Tour. I was running out of time, and as I passed the crowded Mollydooker table, I overheard the pourer explaining the “Mollydooker Shake”....

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3 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 9:23 AM - Categories: Wine

May 14 2009

What's New?

I get this question alot, from both our suppliers and from Binny's shoppers.  The suppliers of course want to know what category might provide them another business opportunity, but our shoppers really want to know "what's new?" is there something I might be missing?..

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2 comments - Posted by Brett Pontoni at 5:45 PM - Categories: Spirits

May 14 2009

Coming Soon: Beer and Cheese Pairing at Binny's in Willowbrook

After a decent amount of research and consultations with experts like Chris Speir, wine manager at Binny’s in Willowbrook, the following list was formed. Besides pairing beers and cheeses that go together harmoniously, we tried to incorporate as many styles of beer and cheese as possible....

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3 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:55 PM - Categories: Beer

May 14 2009

Wine Spectator's Grand Tour 2009

Sometimes it feels like my life is full of lucky coincidences – like it's a series of events where I happen to be in the right place at the right time. I'm pretty sure that's how I wound up with an invite to the 2009 Wine Spectator Grand Tour, and how I found myself waiting in line to get into the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier at 6:45 last night....

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 12:47 PM - Categories: Wine

May 12 2009

Values From Across France

Because May is French Wine Month here at Binny's, and because I was pretty impressed with these particular wines, here are a few values from all around France that I tasted recently....

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 7:39 PM - Categories: Wine

May 11 2009

32 Tap Beer Meca Coming to Downers Grove

In case you haven’t heard, Binny’s is moving into Downers Grove, and is slated to open up in late summer or early fall. The newest Binny’s will be located in the old Circuit City on Highland Avenue near Yorktown mall. This location will be a little different than most of the Binny’s locations though; it is going to be a meca for micro brews, boasting a tasting bar with 32 delectable beers on tap. These aren’t just going to be any old taps either; Binny’s in Downers Grove is going to have only craft and imported beer on tap...

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39 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:15 PM - Categories: Beer

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