Printers Row Wine Shop

Whether you know orange wine doesn’t actually involve oranges or not, you’ll have a good time at Printers Row Wine Shop. This small South Loop store doubles as a wine bar featuring natural wines from around the world—plus local craft beer—and the knowledgeable staff is always happy to provide more context to menu descriptions like “this wine has alarming credit card bills, an incompetent debt collector, and the summer breeze in its hair. Dry peach notes, citrus sparkles.” The rotating wine list is carefully curated, with most glasses ranging from $11-$15. There isn’t much food outside of some snacks like charcuterie and roasted nuts, but thanks to a lovely patio and the low-lit interior there’s no wrong way to use Printers Row Wine Shop. If you’re looking for a cool, non-hectic place for a first date, a spot to catch up with friends, or you just need to unwind solo after work with a crossword and a glass of chenin blanc, this is it.