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    The Wine Goddess

    4.4 (78 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kyle H.

    Lovely little wine and craft beer shop in Evanston. Stop in for a good carry out selection, or stop in for a glass with your small crew or (well-behaved) kids in tow. I met up here with Daphne L. and her hubby, and enjoyed some nice drinks and good service. I carried out a few unique Chicago-centric craft beer six packs, as well! Nice comfy little place.

    Denise D.

    I have only been here once before, when Hailstorm's Hopsecco was for sale (sadly, it was a limited run). This time, I was there to drink some wine. We found the service to be very lackluster. We were a table of three drinking and eating a cheese plate on a not very busy Friday afternoon, so I'm not sure what the problem was. When I wanted another glass, I had to go to the counter to say so. What is up with that? It seems they used to have many more craft beers (including others from Hailstorm besides Hopsecco), but now they don't. I get that wine is their main game, but if there's room for malort (malort? really?) then there's room for craft beer. Why you want us to go to Binny's, Goddess? When it was opening up, I heard that you were mad about it, and now you're pushing us away. I really would rather shop small and local.

    a large selection of wines
    Jon S.

    Great, great great! And don't let the name fool you - the owner is not a goddess (at least, I don't think so), and the shop sells more than wine. I'll call the space both cozy and crammed, and each is a compliment. There is such a wide selection of wine, beer, spirits, aperitifs, snacks and more. You'd think the staff would have a hard time staying on top of it all, but they're all warm and knowledgeable in dealing with questions. I was worried about how the shop would survive the pandemic and competition from a recently opened Binny's Beverage Depot, but it's a testament to The Wine Goddess's service, selection, and charisma that it not only survived but is flourishing.

    a bottle of wine
    Jen N.

    I went to the Wine Goddess today and purchased six bottles of wine, it was like their intro pack. I do not know anything about wine, but had a few favorites. The nice woman explained the difference between big box stores and curated small wine shops. (Who knew? Not me!) she selected my box of six bottles based on what I told her I enjoyed. My husband and I just finished the first bottle: a smooth Chardonnay by The Fableist. It was fantastic! The care and attention I received was top notch. They are open for curb side pick up or consultation. They have a wine patio open in the evenings. The nice folks who own and work here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. So if you are unsure about how to choose wine, if you want a wide selection and to meet some really nice folks, go to The Wine Goddess! You'll be so glad you did!

    Lavender frosé! The reason for summer
    Liz J.

    Lovely wine shop/wine bar offering a great selection of wines and a thoughtfully curated selection of spirits and beer. Had the frosé at a cute table in the front window. Staff is attentive but laid-back and friendly. They also have a small menu of snacks (cheese and charcuterie, olives, etc) that we did not try, but looked tasty. Would definitely come again soon! A great spot for a date or quick drinks before dinner, or to just linger over wine and conversation.

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    Hi women owned small business in Evanston. I think the selection is great and good value price

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    Great customer service! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The shop is very cute! I plan on coming again.

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    Wide and amazing selection, elegant atmosphere, wonderful staff, terrific wine tastings Fridays and Saturdays.

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    1.7 mi
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    Eric R. and I had a lot of time between landing in Chicago and checking into our hotel on Friday,…read moreso we decided that we could drive anywhere and have a leisurely lunch. We wanted to eat something we do not have access to, and Georgian food is definitely a cuisine we rarely have tried. I found Metekhi on yelp the night before while bookmarking a bunch of options in a certain radius, and off we went! When we entered, I noticed it is a very nicely decorated space from the entry all the way throughout the restaurant. There were figurines of dumplings on the bookshelf behind our table. There was only one other table of patrons at that point. The server brought us a carafe or water while we reviewed the menu. We were able to hear her explain some of it to the other table because it was pretty quiet in there, which helped. We ordered hot Georgian black tea, which came in a huge insulated carafe to Eric R.'s delight. We asked several questions, and ultimately ordered too much food on the premise that we wanted to try as much as we could! We got the ajaruli khatchapuri, the boat shaped bread with bubbling cheese and an egg yolk in the middle which we swirled around and then dipped the bread into (small size which we could not even finish); chashushuli, a beef stew with a tomato base that had Indian curry vibes but with completely different spices, topped with sliced red onion and parsley; and khinkali, veal soup dumplings which came with a demonstration from the figurine to show us how to eat them while they cooled a bit! The khinkali were to be eaten by holding the twisted "knob" of the dumpling, taking a bite, slurping the broth, taking another bite, slurping the rest of the soup, then eating the dumpling wrapper and meat filling. It was mind-blowingly delicious. We were too full to try the Georgian salad with walnut dressing or the honey cake. This would be a really fun place to come with a big group! Service was very good, but slow considering there were only two tables in the restaurant. The food and tea were piping hot and made to order. The beef was very tender, and the flavors were incredible. I would definitely recommend a visit here if you have not tried Georgian food! There were options for vegetarians, chicken eaters, and carnivores alike!

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    4.6(8 reviews)
    1.6 miRogers Park
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    I was looking online for good deals on wine tasting and came across this place. I'm so glad I went…read moreto check it out! The ambiance is super nice, big windows and plants and lots of wood decor. It has a very local, casual vibe, and many of the people there seem to be regulars. I went for the wine tasting, which they offer every Thursday from 5-7pm. The tasting costs only $5, but it is free with any purchase. We bought the red wine cheese set for around $13, so we got our wine for free. They also kindly cut and arranged the cheese for us, and it was perfect for two people. We got to try four wines: Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio, Schild Estate GMS, Viva Valentina Sangiovese, and Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches. The GMS and sangiovese were definitely my favorite. It was a really great experience! Everyone was really friendly, the price was incredible, and the wine was high quality. I definitely hope to be back here.

    I came in to this place on a Sunday morning and was pleasantly surprised by the three-piece, live…read morejazz band playing ...great background music! This place is super cute and offers something for everyone. From self-service wine tastings (think wine on tap that remains fresh via magic?), to beers chilled in a cooler, to a few beers on tap, a few spirits...did I mention fancy soda's too?!?! Don't miss the bathroom...the "Sunday in the Park" hand-painted mural allegedly has 9 subtle changes that have been modified to reflect the area/owner. And speaking of the owner, Liz, she popped in and within minutes seemed to be making an effort to talk to her patrons - really nice person. I had a grilled goat cheese w/fig sandwich that was awesome! Staff was friendly too. I'll be coming back once I decide which event I want to attend: wine tasting Thursdays, Friday evening bands, Sunday Jazz brunch, or Movie nights.

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    3.2 mi
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    I must have passed Carlos and Carlos hundreds of times on Green Bay Road, always wondered if it was…read morea Mexican restaurant. Found out it's Italian, so based on positive reviews, my wife and I went there early last night. To start they bring out a warm mini-loaf of crusty bread with a small serving of garlicky olive tapenade -- we knew right away we were gonna enjoy this place. The Bella salad had a huge amount of arugula, pear, figs and goat cheese, enough for two. My wife had a special: spinach stuffed ravioli, with a paper thin dough -- very light and buttery. I had the tasty vermicelli amatriciana -- a huge serving, the leftovers was my lunch today. What's interesting was the waitstaff tag-teamed us: Everyone could do everything from take our orders to bus dishes -- you could see they were pros, had worked together for a long time. The only negative (which I will not deduct a star for): There were two huge TV's playing with their sound off -- this did not add anything, were rather distracting. But the food and service won us over -- we will be back.

    I was looking for a place to have dinner with a former co-worker who lives up near the border of…read moreWisconsin. I was trying to find a place at least midway between us and discovered Carlos and Carlos on Yelp. Carlos and Carlos is old school from the perspective you actually have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. The space itself is located in what I think is a condo building. The space itself is compact, with tables relatively close together. We ended up sitting at table next to the kitchen door, which for me turned out not to be too bad as we were not sitting on top of other folks. The restaurant and bar were packed as it was a Saturday. Based on the size of the space and number of tables, I would strongly suggest making a reservation if you go there. We started out with fresh bread and one of their specials for the night: flash fried calamari served w/fresh tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, shaved garlic, black olives, capers & garlic butter. This was a first for me as I have never had calamari served this way and it was great. Definitely a dish I would drive back to get. The bread was wonderful and hot. I could see through the kitchen as fresh bread was being pulled out of either a warmer or oven, not sure. It was served with some sort of olive oil and pesto, I think. It made for a lovely spread on the bread. For dinner I ordered a dish called "Meatballs" and it was just that, a whole lotta meatballs with some spaghetti thrown in as a side...HAHAHA! Not complaining, just staying a fact. The meatballs and pasta were good, but I would say there was a fair amount of garlic in the dish. I had my dish as a leftover and as I was warming it up, The Doctor commented that he could smell the garlic. The Doctor had the Pollo Vesuvio, which also came with pasta. I had a small piece and it was pretty nice. Again there was more meat than pasta, but again we were not complaining. The chicken was nice and tender and had a lovely flavor to it. My GF got the Risotto Al Fungi (Arborio served with wild mushrooms & goat cheese). Prior to sampling her dish, I would have absolutely stated that this was a dish I would not order in a restaurant as I wouldn't have any interest in it. I tried a spoonful of my GF's and was amazed at how good it was! The broth that the risotto was cooked in was chicken and I think beef. That with the goat cheese made this a very nice dish and the second reason I would drive here to do a repeat visit for dinner. Portion sizes were nice as The Doctor and I had plenty to eat and enough for light snack the next day. My GF had no leftovers, she became a member of the clean plate club. For dessert we shared a slice of the chocolate mousse cake, which was really nice. It had a lovely dark flavor to it and was creamy in texture. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance as well. While this is a bit of a drive for us to get to since it is outside of the city, I could see coming back here. I think I want to try a serving of that risotto on my own instead of a taste.

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    Braised short ribs

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