Wine bar
Unclaimed profileTable, Donkey and Stick
Chicago, IL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Table, Donkey and Stick leans hard into Alpine drinking culture, and it works. The wine list is a deep cut through France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, with grower Champagnes and a weekly Terroir Tuesday that cracks rare cellar bottles at wholesale. Cocktails are equally ambitious, stretching from rhum agricole to basil brandy. A beer list with local and European drafts, plus a well-built zero-proof section, rounds out a program that rewards curiosity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Fancy Old Fashioned, a blend of Bas Armagnac and Willett rye. For wine, the JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett is a Mosel classic. Catch the Reverse Martini during happy hour, and don't skip the Episcopal Shot if you're feeling Alpine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts chasing rare Alpine bottles and grower Champagnes. Cocktail drinkers who appreciate inventive ingredients like persimmon and celery root. Anyone who wants a thoughtful non-alcoholic option beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Terroir Tuesday evenings are the draw for wine lovers, when rare cellar bottles are poured at wholesale cost.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine bottles range from $50 to $300, with many in the $50-$150 range. Cocktails are not individually priced in the evidence, but happy hour offers a $10 Reverse Martini and $4 Pickleback. Non-alcoholic drinks run $4-$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The relentless Alpine focus sets this bar apart: from the wine list's Savoie and Franken picks to cocktails built around rhum agricole and Chartreuse. Terroir Tuesday, with rare bottles at wholesale, is a weekly event that serious drinkers plan around.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, Alpine-inflected cocktails with house signatures like TDS Spritz and Forehead Kiss. The Fancy Old Fashioned blends Armagnac and rye. Happy hour adds a $10 Reverse Martini.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive use of Alpine ingredients like rhum agricole, basil brandy, and Chartreuse.
- — Happy hour offers a $10 Reverse Martini, a value in the craft cocktail space.
Standout selections
- — Fancy Old Fashioned: Delord Bas Armagnac XO, Willett Family Small Batch Rye, Demerara, bitters.
- — Reverse Martini: dry vermouth, fino sherry, Cocchi Americano, London dry gin.
Pricing: Reverse Martini $10 during happy hour; other cocktails not individually priced
Wine
A serious Alpine-focused list spanning France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, with grower Champagnes and a weekly Terroir Tuesday at wholesale prices. Rare bottles and winemaker visits are regular features.
Menu strengths
- — Deep Alpine selection including Savoie, Franken, and Mosel producers.
- — Terroir Tuesday offers rare cellar bottles at wholesale cost.
- — Feature events with winemakers like Ntsiki Biyela of Aslina Winery.
Standout selections
- — JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett (Mosel, Germany) - $88.
- — Étienne Doue Extra Brut Champagne - $80.
- — Domaine Labbé 'Abymes' Jacquère (Savoie) - $50.
Pricing: Bottles from $50 to $300; Terroir Tuesday pours as low as $9
Beer
A well-curated mix of local and European styles, from Austrian Zwickl to -brewed hazies. Ciders from Bordelet and Hudson Valley add variety.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both draft and packaged options, covering classic lagers and modern IPAs.
- — European imports like Reissdorf Kölsch and Ayinger Oktober Fest sit alongside local craft.
Standout selections
- — Stiegl Paracelsus Zwickl Lager (5.2% draft).
- — Bordelet Nouvelle Vague Cider (6.5%, $12).
Pricing: Ciders priced at $12 and $32; beers not individually priced
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful zero-proof options including a house-made Shirley Temple, botanical sodas, and an alcohol-free beer. Priced accessibly.
Menu strengths
- — Proxies Bubbly Rosé Wine Alternative offers a sophisticated no-ABV choice.
- — Casamara Amaro Sodas come in Alpine-inspired botanical flavors.
Standout selections
- — Improved Shirley Temple: pomegranate, lemon, lime, cherry, soda - $8.
- — Casamara Amaro Soda: Como (wildflowers, orange, licorice root, peppermint) - $6.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks from $4 to $8
Spirits
A playful but serious spirits program featuring unique shots like the Episcopal (Yellow and Green Chartreuse) and the Alpine-inspired Alta Verde. Bourbon, rye, mezcal, and rhum agricole appear across the cocktail list.
Menu strengths
- — Distinctive shot offerings that lean into Alpine and herbal liqueurs.
- — Happy hour includes a $4 Pickleback, a classic with house pickle brine.
Standout selections
- — Episcopal Shot: two parts Yellow Chartreuse, one part Green Chartreuse.
- — Alta Verde Shot: 'Imagine if Malört was from the Alps.'
Pricing: Pickleback shot $4 during happy hour
How it sits with the food
The Alpine-inspired food menu pairs naturally with the wine list's high-acid whites and earthy reds. The beer selection, including Kölsch and Zwickl, complements hearty fare. No specific pairings are documented, but the regional alignment suggests a cohesive experience.
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