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ThisΒ group is for people who love wine & beer but are not wine or beer snobs. We are always looking for people whoΒ enjoy tastings at wine shops,Β micro-breweries, restaurants, members home's (backyards!), BYOW-tailgates, festivals, etc. Anything to do with wine or micro- beers fair game!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUR PAST EVENTS for a good idea of "who" we are.Β
We like to do indoor events in the winter and outdoor events in the summer>>> our summer key-note events are our BYOW wine tasting events at Ravinia Park. I target Ravinia events with low admission fee's (usually $17) so we can enjoy wine, beer, snacks & each others company. We set-up (BYO-lawn chair) in a giant circle, drink and yap! What's not to like?
Because there are so many wine and brewery groups out there, I prefer to keep our North Shore Group tastings to those suburbs that actually have..Β or are sorta close... to a shore! (i.e.: on Lake Michigan) or on the north side of Chicago. Sorry Schaumberg-ians!
After some tastings, but not all, we take a "field-vote" and some of us may go somewhere local (near our tasting location ) for a lite dinner/after snack?Β If you think you might like to doΒ this, I suggest you bring some small bills so we don't drive the waiter crazy with a half-dozen plus different charge's.
Your Organizer:
Organizer & Faithful K'nave: My name is Jim McCarthy. I like Wine. And beer And food. That's mostly it. Compliments of Uncle Sam I spent a few years in the Rhine River Valley, Germany, and still love Riesling's and German beers to this day.
Our dress code is jeans and shorts and casual's! Oh my!
jim mccarthy
Upcoming events
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BRASS FROM THE PAST @ BROKEN OAR
The Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Rd, Port Barrington, IL, US# BRASS FROM THE PAST
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 2:30 PM
The 2026 Oar Stage Season in our 3000sf HEATED Broken BARN features the best of NO COVER CHARGE entertainment.
Join us every weekend for cold brews, good food, and great music at McHenry Countyβs largest beer garden on 7 FOX RIVERFRONT ACRES.
The Oar offers 4 bars, multi-level dining, ample indoor/outdoor seating, scenic SkyDeck views, spectacular sunsets, daily special events and rain or shine no cover live entertainment!
NO COVER SHOW
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
www.brokenoar.com
YOU. SHOULD. BE. HERE.1 attendee
π· 36 Wines. 12 Stops. Spring Into Lincoln Square for The 2026 Wine Stroll! πΈ
DANK Haus, 5th Floor Ballroom, 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, USπ· 36 Wines. 12 Stops. Spring Into Lincoln Square for the 2026 Wine Stroll! πΈ
LINCOLN SQUARE SPRING WINE STROLL β ROUTE C-BUY TIX NOW AS THIS WILL SELL OUT!
Wine Stroll is the Lincoln Square's most popular bi-annual event, and a great way to support the neighborhood while tasting and discovering new wine regions and varietals. Taste through a carefully curated variety of wines, along with a light assortment delicious hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants. Wine Stroll is the perfect way to explore new businesses and see just what makes this community so special!
π LOGISTICS
π Thursday, May 7, 2026
β° 5:50β9:00 PM (stroll starts at 6 pm)
π Meet at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center (5th floor), 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago
π Wear comfortable shoes β we'll be walking in and out of stores all evening!
π§οΈ Rain or shine eventποΈ TICKETS REQUIRED click link below
π° $60 + fees β
ποΈ Get tickets on Eventbrite: π https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-wine-stroll-2026-tickets-1985460237016β‘ Tickets sell fast β last year sold out in 4 days! Check back here for the link.
πͺͺ All ticket holders must be of legal drinking age. IDs checked at check-in.
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πΈ THE SCOOP Lincoln Square's beloved bi-annual Wine Stroll is BACK β and we're doing Route C together! π₯ Sip your way through 12 local shops and restaurants along Lincoln, Lawrence, and Damen, tasting up to 36 different wines paired with light bites from neighborhood eateries. π½οΈ It's the perfect spring evening out β and a great way to explore what makes this community so special! β¨
πΎ WHAT TO EXPECT
- π· Check in at DANK Haus (5th floor) to receive your wine glass and tasting guide
- πͺ Visit 12 businesses and taste up to 36 wines (2 oz pours at each stop)
- π Sample food bites along the way β many stops offer tasty treats!
- π Walk ends at a different location than where we start, so plan accordingly
β οΈ IMPORTANT: Route C businesses are NOT revealed until the night of the event β that's part of the fun!
The LSR Wine Stroll transforms the retail establishments and restaurants of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood into wine tasting destinations.
Each Spring, the LSR Wine Stroll transforms the retail establishments and restaurants of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood into wine tasting destinations. Over 30 businesses participate, each offering a carefully curated variety of wines in 2-oz sample pours, along with a light assortment of hors dβoeuvres from area restaurants. This event is a great way to tour new businesses and see just what makes our community so special.
π Here's a sneak peek at the full pool of the 22 participating businesses we could visit:
β’ Augusta Food and Wine
β’ Bistro Campagne
β’ The Book Cellar
β’ The Chopping Block
β’ DANK Haus
β’ ENJOY, An Urban General Store
β’ Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
β’ Gearhead Outfitters
β’ Genevieve
β’ Jerry's
β’ L&M Fine Foods
β’ Lincoln Square Dental Spa
β’ Lincoln Square Spice Co.
β’ Lyons Family Eye Care
β’ Midwest Nice
β’ Neighborly
β’ Nomadic Ant
β’ Planet Access
β’ Raw Edge
β’ Stanley Brown Jewelist
β’ StretchLab
β’ Timeless Toysπ GETTING THERE
π CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/π Limited street parking in Lincoln Square β use SpotHero or ParkingWhiz for best rates
π± Lost or running late? Call/text 312.835.4259
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β οΈ NO-SHOW POLICY
- π¬ 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event ban
- β° Update your RSVP before the event start time; after that, message the host directly
- π Check in with the host upon arrival
- π« Continual no-shows = removal from the group
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