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Arnomation
Citizen
Username: Arnomation
Post Number: 307
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 7:29 pm: |     |
Where's the best place to get booze around town? The cheapest place I've found is 'Home Liquors' on Springfield. It's pretty large (they even have shopping carts) and as an example, a 1.75 liter of Bacardi Rum is $19.99 and the same size Dewars is $26.99 whereas the place in town is $23.99 and $37.99. Is there a cheaper place that I don't know about?
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Lisa Ebert
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 122
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 8:32 pm: | |
I think you found the best place, and its been around for at least 35 years cuz its where my parents used to go. |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 316
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 10:24 pm: | |
Where, exactly, is it? And...how is the wine selection?
Thanks,
Drink well (and in moderation), all.
David |
Arnomation
Citizen
Username: Arnomation
Post Number: 308
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:09 am: | |
I don't drink wine so I'm not sure how their prices are but if you tell me what you're looking for I'll see if they have it and how much it is. I was going to stop by there again tomorrow anyway.
Home Liquors is just a couple of lights up past the Quick Chek on Boyden (and the community pool) it may actually be in Irvington I'm not sure, but it's on the right hand side at Sanford Ave. |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 748
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:13 am: | |
I've found that A&D Deli in SO has good prices. Especially on wine. They are on Valley right past Pathmark in the right. Sanjay and his family are great. |
wbwallflower
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 67
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:35 am: | |
I second growler... love the owner too, always very helpful. |
Lisa Ebert
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 124
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:54 am: | |
If you want the most incredible selection of wine you can imagine, and decent prices, you have to check out the Wine Library on Morris Ave in Springfield. Its become nationally known and has a web site too for online ordering. Great staff as well. |
mrmaplewood
Citizen
Username: Mrmaplewood
Post Number: 218
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 3:26 pm: | |
A & D Deli - I went in there once looking for some regular blended American whisky, and they didn't know what I was talking about. Scotch and Canadian was offered as what they had instead. I don't think they understand whisky. |
Jean Reardon
Citizen
Username: Brooklyngirl
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 4:13 pm: | |
Where do you get a keg of beer? |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 787
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 9:15 pm: | |
Value and selection are quite good at Bliwise at the intersection of Route 22 East and Mountain Avenue--- courteous service, advice when you need it also. The Wine Library is good, but it can be a bit overwhelming and at times overcrowded. IMHO |
Lisa Ebert
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 165
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 2:31 am: | |
22 East and Mountain Ave?? What town? In Springfield Mountain Ave leads to 22 W (no exit to 22 E there - only from So Springfield) but I don't see any Bliwise there?? |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 791
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 5:43 am: | |
Lisa E:
I may have misnamed the road off of 22 East. It's across from the west entrance of Echo Lake Park. And it's the road that leads straight into Westfield.
Rte 22W has several left turns, one after the other, there so that drivers can head back east on 22. Bliwise is just east of those left hand turns. |
Soulful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 761
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:09 am: | |
I like to shop at BOTTLE KING. There's one on Bloomfield Ave in Montclair and one on Rte 10 in Moris Plains. It's a big discount shop with very good prices and good selection of wines.
Wine Library is a great experience, amazing selection, service and breadth but I don't think the prices are as low as Bottle King. Unless you're looking for something really special or rare, I don't see the need to shop at WL. WL's a beautiful place and I like to go there to worship and genuflect. But I buy, usually, at BK. |
algebra2
Supporter
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3786
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:43 am: | |
Kegs -- the liquor store in SO on Valley next to Pappilion. |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 793
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:23 am: | |
And there's always Trader Joe's in Westfield, if you absolutely must have your "2 buck Chuck." |
msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 37
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:45 am: | |
We go to a place on Rt 22, can't remember the name. Wine _____. See Mike. Its over by Walmart on Eastbound side. My sister swears by Wine Library in SH, Millburn and Morris Ave. |
Soulful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 764
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:48 am: | |
How about setting up a "wine buyers club?" Maybe we could all save some significant $$ buying in bulk, 10 or more cases at a time?
I like to buy reds, mostly Italian, in the $8 - $12 range. |
TomD
Citizen
Username: Tomd
Post Number: 159
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 12:17 pm: | |
I've found that Total Wine and More (and hey, that's exactly what I want, total wine and more!) by the Walmart and Home Depot on Rt22 has the best prices I've seen. They have a really good selection and good prices on liquor.
When I was trying to remember the name of Total Wine & More, I saw this places web site, which is just on the opposite side of Rt. 22 from Total Wine. I've never been in there, but Shopper's Wines looks like it might be promising.
http://www.shopperswines.com |
Taurus5208
Citizen
Username: Taurus5208
Post Number: 100
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 3:19 pm: | |
There is also a Total Wine in West Orange in the back of the Essex Green Shopping Center (by Shop Rite). They have pretty good prices, but not as big a selection as the one on 22E. |
msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 43
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 6:28 pm: | |
Yes, Total Wine is the place I meant. I don't think the one in WO is still there. TW is really fun, they have lots of gourmet goodies and fun mixers. Mike will help with suggestions. He's turned us on to many new wines in our price range. |
jeffl
Supporter
Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1284
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 8:47 am: | |
Rapp's Beer in Irvington for kegs, cases, etc. Cheapest around. 6 bags of ice for $9. I think it was $10 cheaper than the first price I got for a keg of Bud. |
darrensager
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 87
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 11:36 pm: | |
Total Wine & More on 22 East has the best prices and a great selection. I agree that Mike over there is a big help, and he will help you find something you'll like in any price range. |
Strings
Supporter
Username: Blue_eyes
Post Number: 591
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 9:10 am: | |
In my experience, Wine Library has better prices than Total Wine (in West Orange, at least). My favorite white is Conundrum, I think I paid around $25 for it at Total Wine, but got it for $18 at Wine Library. |
algebra2
Supporter
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3794
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 9:15 am: | |
does wine library sell beer? I didn't see any when I was there. Where's the best place to buy cases of beer cheap? My goal is the year to stock up my basement with wine and beer so I never have to run out and buy a six pack.
Jeffl -- where's Rapp's |
wendy
Supporter
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 1551
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 7:27 am: | |
Rapp Beer and Soda
1000 Clinton Ave. 973-399-8278
Until the Wine Library moves into more of its space, they don't have much selection of beer. I like Wines and More on Rte 22 (easier for me to get to than the one in Essex Green).
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