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I remember hanging out in "dry" cigar shops where we'd end up pretty much bringing in a complete bar set, including several types of whiskey.
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Originally Posted by jrsydevil82
I don't know why, but I always feel a little akward bringing my own bottle of wine to a restaurant that is byob. I know it's cheaper, and at least I can pick the brand, etc...
If a place advertises BYOB, why worry?
There are some nice sushi places in Chicago which promote BYOB, will even provide the appropriate glassware and an ice bucket. I've never felt strange about bringing my own sake or wine to a BYOB restaurant, but I do feel a bit odd carrying in a six pack in a paper bag.
I know quite a few restaurants that serve wine but have a corkage fee. I've seen them range from free to ~$20, although I have heard that there are some high-end restaurants that charge $100-200 for corkage. Whether corkage is free or $200, I think it would be inappropriate to bring wine that is on the restaurant's list.
It's also illegal in some areas to bring alcohol into an establishment that has an alcohol license, so be sure to check ahead. Most places that are BYOB simply don't have a license.
Places that do sell alcohol tend to break even on their food service, and make their money on the alcohol sales, so don't just sneak a bottle in and hope it's OK. You should ask first.
I don't know why, but I always feel a little akward bringing my own bottle of wine to a restaurant that is byob. I know it's cheaper, and at least I can pick the brand, etc...but I still always feel a little
Liquor laws vary greatly by state, county, city. Usually if a restaurant has a liquor license, they cannot also do BYOB.
For example, here in New Hampshire it is easy for a restaurant to get a license to serve wine and beer, so there are perhaps 3 restaurants offering BYOB in the entire state.
When I lived in Chicago, liquor licensing was difficult and expensive (and corrupt), but I knew of three restaurants with BYOB just within walking distance. Often they would have a sign in the window with foot-tall letters...
Liquor laws vary greatly by state, county, city. Usually if a restaurant has a liquor license, they cannot also do BYOB.
For example, here in New Hampshire it is easy for a restaurant to get a license to serve wine and beer, so there are perhaps 3 restaurants offering BYOB in the entire state.
When I lived in Chicago, liquor licensing was difficult and expensive (and corrupt), but I knew of three restaurants with BYOB just within walking distance. Often they would have a sign in the window with foot-tall letters...
In California restaurants that serve alcohol are free to allow BYOB (which we typically refer to as corkage). I actually believe that restaurants need to have at least a beer/wine license to allow corkage. Corkage here is just a service that lets you bring in wine that's not on the list that you would like to enjoy. They may charge a fee, which is usually quite reasonable. In parts of CA wine country, corkage will be free if you bring in local wine, which is pretty cool, I think.
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