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Worldly Wines & Worldly Bites
TUE: $5 Glasses WED: $10 Flights THUR: Free Tastings FRI: Live Music SAT: 3 for $33
7403 W. Madison Street
Forest Park, IL. 60130
P: 708.771.7733
F: 708.771.6733
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HOURS:
Tue-Fri 2-10 pm
Sat 12-10 pm
SUN/MON CLOSED
House Red has been a wine shop since 2006, and after some serious renovations we reopened as a European-style wine bar in May of 2011.
It's our mission to provide each customer with new & interesting wines from places like Croatia, Lebanon, Morocco, Serbia & Slovenia, at affordable prices.
We taste every wine before giving it a home on our shelves so that we can guide you through personal experience. That's why we ask our customers, "What kind of wine do you like to drink?" when they walk in our door.
Call us old fashioned, but at House Red Vinoteca, we like to stick to the basics and keep things simple. So you can enjoy the important things in life. Like sharing an amazing bottle of wine & great food with your family & friends.
We specialize in small production, organic & biodynamic wines and all natural, high quality food made from scratch in small batches. Inspired by our chef's travels around the world, our small plates pair perfectly with our worldly wines and showcase a range of flavors from cuisines around the globe.
Visit our "Events" page for infomation on our wine & food classes, open house tastings, wine maker tastings and more. Friend us on Facebook for exclusive offers and detailed event information.
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WHITE
BY THE GLASS
All wines are organic & biodynamic
Santome 8
PROSECCO, TREVISO
Camille Braun, Brut 12
CREMANT, FRANCE
Sex, Rose Brut 9
TREVERSE CITY, MI
'09 Katarina, Posip 10
HVAR, CROATIA
'09 Benziger Sauvignon Blanc 7
SONOMA, CA
'09 Ranvier, Marsanne 7
RHONE, FRANCE
'10 Raats, Chenin Blanc 7
SOUTH AFRICA
'10 Los Molles, Viognier 8
LIMARI VALLEY, CHILE
'09 Fleur de Lys, Blend 12
NAPA, CA
'09 Ivanovich, Tamianika 7
MORAVA, SERBIA
'09 Tariquet, Chard 7
FRANCE
HALF BOTTLES
Duval-Leroy Brut 26
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
'09 Rombauer Chard 22
CARNEROS, CALIFORNIA
'09 Domaine Huet 25
VOUVRAY, FRANCE
FLIGHTS
Three 2.5 oz tasting pours 12
Aromatic Whites
VIOGNIER, ARINTO, TRAMINER
Dry Rosé
SANGIOVESE, PINOT, CINSAULT
Old World or New World Whites
STAFF PICK
RED
Pinot-like Reds
FRANKOVKA, ZWEIGELT, PINOTAGE
Robust Reds
TORO, CAB, ISTRIA
Spicy Reds
BLAUFRANKISCH, ZIN, SYRAH
Old World or New World Reds
FORTIFIED WINE
Sherry 15
FINO, OLOROSSO, DULCE
DESSERT WINE
06 Cazes Muscat 9
RIVESALTES, FRANCE
Hidalgo Pedro Ximenez 10
JEREZ, SPAIN
Moscato dAsti 8
PIEMONTE, ITALY
CRAFT BEER
New Holland Full Circle 5
KOLSCH, MICHIGAN
Unibroue La Fin du Monde 7
TRIPLE, CANADA
Great Lakes Commodore 5
IPA, OHIO
Delirium Nocturnum 10
BELGIAN ALE, BELGIUM
New Holland The Poet 7
STOUT, MICHIGAN
'06 Heinrich, Blaufrankisch 7
BURGULAND, AUSTRIA
'08 Damianovich, Cab/Merlot 8
ZUPA, SERBIA
'08 Damilano, Nebbiolo 8
'09 Dom Brunet, Pinot Noir 7
'08 Benegas, Malbec 7
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
'08 Bibich R6, Babich 8
DALMATIA, CROATIA
'09 Ranvier, Cotes du Rhone 7
'08 Talamo Tempranillo 8
TORO, SPAIN
'07 Powers, Cabernet 8
COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA
'08 Hestia, Cab blend 9
HORSE HEAVEN HILLS, WA
'08 Syrocco, Syrah 10
ZENATA, MOROCCO
'10 Fiction, Zinfandel 9
PASO ROBLES, CA
'05 Mastrojanni Brunello 29
MONTALCINO, ITALY
'04 Camerano Barolo 43
'08 Sineann TFL Pinot Noir 29
WILLAMETTE, OR
'07 Rombauer Cabernet 27
NAPA VALLEY, CA
'07 Lecole Merlot 19
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SAVORY SHARING PLATES
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATTER 14
Chef's selection of imported & domestic cheeses, homemade jam, nuts, and bread
CHARCUTERIE 15
Chef's selection of imported cured meats sliced to order, pickled vegetables, mustard, and bread
GOAT CHEESE & PEAR SALAD 10
Sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, slivered almonds over mixed greens with pear infused white balsamic vinaigrette
(add smoked duck & crispy duck fat 2)
KOREAN BULGOGI SLIDERS 10
Sweet and savory mini sirloin burgers topped with scallion salad, homemade spicy ketchup and kimchi pickles
GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS 15
Grilled marinated chicken, Serbian tomato cucumber salad with grated Bulgarian feta, grilled pita, Ivar roasted red pepper spread & chopped onions
SOUTH AFRICAN BUNNY CHOW 14
Lamb & potato curry served in a bread bowl with homemade apricot chutney, toasted coconut and cilantro
(vegetarian chick pea & potato curry available)
SWEET SHARING PLATES
SALTED CARAMEL'S OPEN FACED S'MORES 6
Pretzel graham crackers, Piece stout marshmallows and Kokku chocolate drizzle
BAKED BRIE 10
Puff pastry wrapped double cream Illinois brie topped with homemade fig jam, apples and Saigon cinnamon
Menu changes monthly - online menu may not reflect changes.
TUESDAY
$5 Glasses of House Wine (glass of red or white house wine)
WEDNESDAY
$10 Staff Pick Wine Flights (three 2.5 oz tasting pours picked by our staff - customized to fit your palate)
THURSDAY
Free Wine Tastings 6-8 PM
SATURDAY
You Pick 3 - for $33
Pick any three items off of our small plates menu for just $33!
KOREAN BULGOGI SLIDERS
Sweet & savory mini sirloin burgers topped with homemade kimchi pickles, spicy homemade ketchup & scallion salad. $10
HAND ROLLED VEGETARIAN DUMPLINGS
Tofu & vegetable dumplings rolled & steamed to order with a spicy hoisin dipping sauce. $9
SMOKED DUCK & PEAR SALAD
Smoked duck, bartlett pears, goat cheese, sliced almonds, crispy duck fat & pear infused white balsamic vinaigrette. $12
GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS
Grilled marinated chicken, Serbian tomato cucumber salad with grated Bulgarian feta, grilled pita and Ivar roasted red pepper spread $15
3/2: CROATIAN NITE! 6-10 PM Join us for a tasting of Croatian wines, Croatian inspired small plates & LIVE MUSIC by Joe Kirin & the KGB Band!!! All selections available by the glass or by the bottle at our bar (additional $15 corkage fee applies to bottle service). 10% off all case purchases.
RSVP HERE
3/8: VINEJOY'S SMALL BATCH CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING 6-8 PM FREE
Come taste some of the newest organic, small production wines to come out of Central Coast California! All selections available by the glass or by the bottle at our bar (additional $15 corkage fee applies to bottle service). 10% off all case purchases. RSVP HERE
3/15: MEET THE WINE MAKER
6:30-8:30 PM FREE
Spanish & Portugese wines will be tasted and we'll enjoy a one night special of Tapas from the kitchen! All selections available by the glass or by the bottle at our bar (additional $15 corkage fee applies to bottle service). 10% off all case purchases. RSVP HERE
2/24: LIVE JAZZ!!!
7 -10 PM FREE
Music by Paul Hartsaw & The Other Trio . RSVP HERE
3/2: CROATIAN NITE & LIVE TAMBURITZA
Music by Joe Kirin & the KGB Band. Free tasting of Croatian wines & Croatian-inspired small plates (sold separately).
3 /9: LIVE JAZZ!!!
3 /10: LIVE ACOUSTIC ROCK!!!
Music by Rough Around the Edges. RSVP HERE
3/16: LIVE CLASSICAL GUITAR!
Music by Mark Anderson and Necati Emirzade of the San Fransisco Music Conservatory. RSVP HERE
3/23: LIVE JAZZ!!!
3/30: LOUNGE SINGER ROSE SZURKO SINGS LIVE!!!
Local lounge singer Rose Szurko & acoustic guitarist Ray Smith play classics & oldies we all love & miss! RSVP HERE
2/26: "THE ART OF FOOD & WINE" LIVE COOKING DEMO
2-4 PM $45 per person
Join us as Chef Laura instructs us how to make fun & flavorful Asian Fusion dishes & Neb pours us the perfect wines to match!
This month's theme: Asian Fusion!
Dishes: 1.) Baked Thai Green Curry Samosas with Cucumber Chutney 2.) Crispy Pork Belly Cast Iron Pizza w/ Kimchi 3.) Shrimp Banh Mi Ramen
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
10 spots available. Advanced registration is required. 24 hour notice required for cancellation. In the event that you need to cancel, notify us at least 24 hours in advance and we will issue you a store credit on a gift card.
3/24: HORS D'OEUVRES & WINE TASTING 2-4 PM $15
Our first ever mix-and-mingle cocktail party! Nosh on finger foods made by Chef Laura and taste wines that pair with them! 15% off all case purchases between 2:00-4:00 PM. ($15 in advance. $18 at the door)
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
3/25: "THE ART OF FOOD & WINE" LIVE COOKING DEMO
Join us as Chef Laura instructs us how to make healthy weeknite meals & Neb pours us the perfect wines to match!
House Red is a fantastic place to have a party! We can accommodate up to 50 people for any occasion - birthdays, showers, bachelor & bachelorette parties, business meetings, charity events - you name it, we can do it.
Well conduct a fun, informational wine tasting during your event where we will taste & discuss five different wines from all around the globe.
We can work with you to customize your food & wine selections & we will provide knowledgeable, friendly staff to help serve, set up & take down your event.
Click the link below to contact our chef Laura for more information or to book your event today!
Party Pricing
Catering Menu
Includes enough wine, cheese, & charcuterie to fuel your guests throughout the duration of your event!
PARTY OF 10-25 GUESTS
$25 per person
$100 space rental fee (weeknites)
$150 space rental fee (weekends)
+18% gratuity (additional gratuity accepted)
PARTY OF 26-50 GUESTS
$30 per person
$200 room rental fee (weeknites)
$300 room rental fee (weekends)
Prices listed are for two hour events. If your party goes over the time allotted, there will be a $150 charge per hour that goes over.
A contract will be provided with all of your event details & a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the cost of the event will be required along with the signed contract, to secure the date of your event.
Please, no outside food or alcoholic beverages. In the event that you have to cancel, we ask for at least one week notice.
Pricing is per person.
SALADS
CESAR 2
Topped with homemade croutons & parmesan cheese
GREEK 2.50
Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese & citrus vinaigrette
CHEF SALAD 2.50
Blue cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, apples & balsamic vinaigrette
STARTERS
SPREADS 1.25
Homemade hummus & olive tapenade served with pita & baby carrots
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 3.50
Jumbo shrimp served cold with homemade cocktail sauce
SMOKED SALMON 1.50
Served with creamy dill sauce, capers, onion and crostini
MINI FILO CUPS 1.25
Stuffed with spinach & artichoke filling topped with parmesan cheese
MAINS
MINI LAMB CHOPS 6
Grilled Frenched lamb chops with mint chimichurri sauce
TENDERLOIN SLIDERS 7
Topped with blue cheese, caramelized onions & arugula
DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE FONDUE 4
Served with strawberries & pound cake
MINI CUPCAKES 2.50
Customize your assortment
HORS D'OEUVRES 'N WINE TASTING PARTY
2-4 PM $15 PER PERSON (IN ADVANCE - $18 AT THE DOOR) Our first ever mix-and-mingle cocktail party! Nosh on finger foods made by Chef Laura and taste wines that pair with them! 15% off all case purchases between 2:00-4:00 PM. ($15 in advance. $18 at the door)
$15
WINE 'N FOOD CLASS - MARCH 25
3/25: 2-4 PM $45 per person Join us as Chef Laura instructs us how to make healthy weeknite meals & Neb pours us the perfect wines to match!. Because our classes are small, all classes are pre-pay & a 24 hour notice is required for cancellation. In the event that you need to cancel, we can switch you into another class or issue you a full refund on a gift card. Ten spots available per class. Advanced registration required. CLASSES INCLUDE RECIPES & A SMALL TASTING OF EACH DISH AS WELL AS WINE PAIRINGS.
$45
WINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Two carefully selected wines (one white & one red - unless otherwise noted) delivered each month directly to your door with tasting notes, information about the winery/winemaker and a recipe for a dish that will pair beautifully with the wine. FREE DELIVERY to local members (Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, Elmwood Park, and Chicago's Galewood neighborhood). Six Month or Twelve Month subscriptions available. Get ONE MONTH FREE with the purchase of a 12 month subscription!!
$40
GIFT CARD
Use for in store wine purchases, class sign-ups and/or dining & drinking in our bar. Please include your personal message, to and from information, and mailing address for recipient in the message box on the right.
$25
D.I.Y. WINE 'N CHOCOLATE TASTING
Three wines with three perfectly paired chocolates & tasting notes to match! So you can be the star of your own Holiday Wine & Chocolate Tasting Party this year!
$65
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