Rosé all day: 20 spots to sip pink drink before summer ends
20 great places for drinking rosé in Chicago
It’s peak rosé season in Chicago. Around the city, the pink wine can be found in slushy cocktail form, as a canned cider, and, of course, the real deal wine — either
flat or sparkling — from producers rooted in the U.S., Europe, and beyond. Here, a guide to some of thecity’s best spaces to drink rosé, many of which afford panoramic city views.
1. Maddon’s Post
Maddon’s Post, the massive eatery by Wrigley Field that Cubs manager Joe Maddon and Spiaggia chef Tony Mantuano opened in spring, is always ready with pregame rosé. The restaurant offers three rosés by the glass and another six by the bottle. Pop in during happy hour (Monday to Friday, 4-6 p.m.) for Oregon’s Flock 70 rosé for $8 a glass or $30 for a bottle. 1119 W. Waveland Avenue
2. North Pond
Bruce Sherman’s Michelin-starred farmto-table engagement on the edge of Lincoln Park’s North Pond always stocks pink drinks, both still and sparkling. Right now there’s Skinner Rosé by the glass and Domaine Tempier and Château Pradeaux by the bottle. Doors open up for fresh-air dining and a great water view, and the restaurant’s lavish prix-fixe brunch is not to be missed. 2610 N. Cannon Drove
3. Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica brings Cali vibes to Chicago. And with that comes its rosé cart. There are eight producers by the glass and bottle, from Summer Water on tap, to pink wines from Spain, France, California, and Oregon. 1954 N Halsted Street
4. Café Cancale
Café Cancale is the new light and bright French number from One Off Hospitality dedicated to simple, fresh seafood. Claiming the old Publican Anker pace in Wicker Park, the new bistro pours rosé by the glass from France and Greece, plus offers a total of seven options by bottle. 1576 N. Milwaukee Avenue
5. 3 Arts Club Cafe
Restoration Hardware’s first floor restaurant 3 Arts Café Club is a sleek spot for sun, snacks, and vino. Snag a comfy couch and a glass of Orison rosé from Portugal’s Alentejano region, kick back, and relax. 1300 N Dearborn Street
6. Petit Margeaux
While celebrity chef Michael Mina’s French restaurant offers tableside rosé service from a roving bar cart during brunch at his Parisian-dressed Margeaux Brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria, those looking for outdoor action should head to Petit Margeaux on the first floor. Think French bites and sips, which include, of course,