BIN 36
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 755-9463
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Kinzie Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart, Red Line to Grand
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6:30am-10am, 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun 7am-12pm
Editorial Review for BIN 36 – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
This lofty, casual space takes the fear out of wining and dining with a user-friendly menu and patient, whip-smart servers. Rowdy professionals crowd up front at the oval bar and "Tavern" area, while the low-ceilinged, intimate "Cellar" beckons formal diners.
The Food
The contemporary American fare is bold and hearty: Wild mushroom risotto is a near-entree sized bounty of garlic, Asiago cheese and chanterelle and black trumpet mushrooms. Entrees wow as well: zinfandel-spiced pork chop is delicate in a grain-mustard chantilly, while grilled lamb T-bone is smoky and biting with almond couscous and Moroccan yogurt sauce. Pineapple tarte Tatin is an architectural wonder; stacked layers of pineapple, pastry, coconut mousse, mango sauce and basil foam. The menu suggests at least one wine for each dish, which makes food pairings a snap.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkSelect one of 12 wine flights ($13-$18), a grouping of four half-glasses. The list offers a diverse assortment, with a reserve list for true oenophiles.
Where to SitThe upper-level loft seats 86 people, 125 standing. Call (312) 327-0459 info.
Save MoneySunday-Thursday for $36, dine on a three-course meal featuring dishes like seared scallops or chicken pot pie.
The ExtrasThe cheese bar offers 50 artisanal cheeses from around the world served at a 12-seat Carrera marble bar or 18-seat communal dining table.
User Reviews for BIN 36
07/23/2008 Posted by Lombardo22
My friends and I have been frequenting this place for the past 5 years, it's one of our favorite spots. We always have a great time, plenty of wine, plenty of cheese....need I say more?? I love choices and that's part of what keeps me coming back, I always get to try something new. Service is usually good - a friendly, cool environment, lots of fun, not too pricey either.
07/23/2008 Posted by rightfielder
My coworkers and I come here at least once a week to nosh on cheese and drink wine after work . We always have great service, (or trust me, we wouldn't be back), I brought my wife here for our anniversary last year and we ate in the more formal dining room and it was a perfect evening. We made the reservation online through open table and wrote in that it was our anniversary, well they sent over 2 glasses of sparkling wine (it was great too, not cheapo) to start our evening, completely unexpected, but what a nice touch. The food is always good, the wine is great, the service is great and the cheese menu is fantastic.
Pros: Cheese & Service
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