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COOPER’S HAWK WINERY ESQUIRE GRAND OPENING
November 9th, 2019
Chicago, IL
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, today announced opened Cooper’s Hawk Esquire Chicago. Located in the historic Esquire building in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast the 41st location marks the powerhouse brand’s first foray into urban dining. The immersive experience – spanning over 23,000 square feet – celebrates wine and its long and global history. The location is the first ever to include wines from outside the Cooper’s Hawk portfolio – in fact, the vast selection of rare and majestic wines includes 1,600 collections from around the world hand-selected by Master Sommelier Emily Wines. This also includes the personal collection of founder and CEO Tim McEnery, composed of over 750 bottles.
Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and treated with the sabering of a bottle of champagne. During the sit-down dinner guests enjoyed an elevated selection of menu items including a 25 oz Prime Bone-In Ribeye and Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass each paired with a trio of wine under the direction of Executive Chef Matthew McMillin and Master Sommelier, Emily Wines.