Here’s a wine store that looks just like any other high-end wine store…right? So where in the world is this particular store? Include the store name for full credit. (Image credit to follow.)
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On January 31st, 2012 at 3:09 pm ,Eric LeVine wrote:
Walgreen’s on the corner of State and Randolph in Chicago!
http://news.walgreens.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5536
Thanks, Eric
On January 31st, 2012 at 3:10 pm ,Glenn Koehler wrote:
Walgreens State Street in Chitown
On January 31st, 2012 at 3:11 pm ,Glenn Koehler wrote:
Foiled by one minute!
On January 31st, 2012 at 3:12 pm ,Christina wrote:
Walgreen’s!
On January 31st, 2012 at 3:12 pm ,Eric LeVine wrote:
Yeah, sorry about that!
On January 31st, 2012 at 4:03 pm ,James Laurenti wrote:
What a brain teaser! I caught the location on the sign in the background, but when I tried figuring out what wine shop was on that corner, the only thing I saw there was Walgreens.
Lots of fun, and I learned something: the Walgreens of Chicago are very different from the Walgreens of NYC.
On January 31st, 2012 at 5:55 pm ,Dr. Vino wrote:
You folks are good, you nailed it! Here’s the source for the photo where you can also read more about the store’s sushi and smoothies:
http://kunc.org/post/sushi-smoothies-manicures-walgreens-goes-upscale
James – This is their new “flagship” store in the Loop. Somehow, I don’t see any razors or aspirin in the above picture.
Has anyone visited this store and can give us their report on the wine selection? Apparently, there are some pricey bottles there.
On January 31st, 2012 at 5:56 pm ,Daniel Posner wrote:
Looks nicer than most wines stores.
On February 1st, 2012 at 2:53 pm ,Adam Ifshin wrote:
I was there last week. Walgreens is a large client of mine. The wine selection is quite strong. It’s clearly not Grapes/Posner level but for a mass merchant it was very good, especially for their first try. Huge selection in the cooler for whites/bubbles, etc. Wide range of pricing from sub-$10 bottles to bottles well over $100. The whole first floor of the store is given ove to unconventional items for an Rx. The Rx stuff is all upstairs.
On February 1st, 2012 at 9:13 pm ,Hardy wrote:
Looks like someone filled a Radio Shack with wine bottles!