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Summary:

A unique blend of a great neighborhood butcher, wine shop and tapas restaurant all in one! During the day it is a meat shop and wine store, after hours tapas and small plates are served for sharing along with beer and wine.

Includes a full-service butcher shop specializing in custom cut prime-dry-aged beef, daily-made ground chuck, round & sirloin, all-natural pork & chicken, old fashioned smoked hams & bacon, homemade sausages, farm fresh turkey & capon, Cornish game hen, all-natural duck & duck breast, domestic rabbit, spring lamb, Provini veal, frozen or wild-caught seafood & shellfish, prime dry-aged beef, slabs of ribs, roasts, as well as imported deli selections, semi-prepared meals, homemade specialties and more.

Plus, a tapas restaurant open for dinner only Wednesday - Saturday from 4p to 9p. And guests are encouraged to explore the wine inventory and select a bottle of choice and bring it to their table to drink. Also, happy hour from 4p to 6p Wednesday - Saturday.

Boasts 38 feet of deli cases, 10 door glass freezers and multiple wine racks/storage bins on display, along with a fully equipped kitchen featuring an 8 ft hood, as well as a bar and table seating. Ample parking in its side lot, plus public lots and streets throughout downtown.

Well established since 1988, over 32 years. Keep the current concept or make it your own. If you are a meat and wine enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a highly confidentially listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only.

Competition:

An old-world combination of butcher shop by day and restaurant by night. Perfect place to get your meats and wine, as well as gather at the end of the day for an exceptional meal or linger over a great bottle of wine. An honest to goodness butcher. Top notch butcher shop. One of the best butchers around. Plus a wonderful restaurant with a casual European approach to dining. Informal, communal yet elegant way to shop and eat. A culinary treat. Charming and intimate environment. A unique and memorable experience all around. Only the highest quality. Hand-cut choice meats. Freshly ground beef. Homemade sausage. Awesome marinated items. Outstanding seafood. Inventive dishes. Delicious tapas. The freshest ingredients. Superb wines. Great variety. Lots of choices. Excellent frozen food selection of store made dishes and soups for an easy homecooked meal. Weekly specials. Outstanding customer service. Experienced helpful staff. No other location of its kind in the area!

Growth and Expansion:

A real gem. A one-stop shop. Local favorite. Lots of regulars. Loved by many. The “go-to” place of top-quality meats, cheeses and wines. A staple in the area. Customers come from near and far. Highly rated and recommended, great reputation to continue to build upon!

Location:

Prime corner retail space at a signalized intersection in the downtown business district of this highly desirable far northwest suburb. Perfectly situated one block from the new Metra train station along with many other successful businesses, shops and restaurants.

In a vibrant community 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago in McHenry County - the heart of the Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee triangle. Just off Route 14, a major east-west corridor with over 32,000 vehicles a day. A remarkable suburb with strong demographics, a hometown atmosphere, lots of outdoor recreation and highly rated schools. An exceptional village to live, work and play!

County: McHenry

Facilities:

Freestanding one-story brick commercial building. Built in 1950. Heated floors. Partial basement. Attached garage. Lot with 11 parking spots. Prime corner with great signage and visibility. Square Feet: 4,400. Seating: 50 + 10 Barstools. Days/Hrs of Operation: Butcher & Wine Shop Mo-Sa 9a-6p & Su 10a-4p / Restaurant We-Sa 4p-9p.

Real Estate: Owned

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price

Support/Training: Two to four weeks on-site comprehensive training.