Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
19 years
What is your primary product or service?
Retail Fine Wine and Micro-Brewed Beers
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Became interested in wine and food through many years of corporate entertaining. Decided to opt out of corporate world and put my avocation to work.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Service and Selection. Though we're only 1,200 square feet, we have over 1,000 different wines from all over the world. Probably the best selection of champagne and other sparkling wine in the western burbs (we love bubbles.)
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just one. We use to own another location, but sold that and decided to concentrate on this one, the original one.
Provide detailed directions to your location
In downtown Glen Ellyn on the west side of Main Street just south of the railroad tracks. From Roosevelt Rd, we're one mile north on Main Street.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks, major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Western Suburbs
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Alixe Lischett
What are your hours of operation?
We're open seven days a week.
Mon - Tues - Wed 10am to 7pm
Thurs 10am to 9pm
Fri 10am to 8pm
Sat 9am to 7pm
Sunday noon to 4pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Wonderful service. Knowledgeable staff. That's why we come back."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
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