Boulevard Fine Wine & Spirits

Stevenson University is right next door but this isn’t a college kid liquor store. Yes, they do have Natty Ice but that’s more the exception than the rule. They specialize in grown up beverages — particularly good wine and scotch selections. Not sure what to get? Ask the lady who runs the place — she’s very knowledgable!

I went to Stevenson but had never really bothered coming into this store as a student (even a student of legal drinking age). As a «real» adult, I’ve never been there and not been carded (and I’m old enough now that there’s no confusing me for a college student anymore… sigh…) so it is kind of odd that this place is so close to a college campus, yet seems very vigilant about checking ID. I mean, I guess keeping your liquor license is always a good call, but it doesn’t seem like this is a college kid liquor store.
The staff has always been friendly. The store is somewhat small, but they have a decent selection, and most importantly, they’re the ONLY liquor store I’ve been to that carries my absolute favorite Moscato, which I had originally only had because my dad is a distributor and had gotten a bottle to try. I think I might have actually done a little dance in the aisle when I saw it. For that reason alone, I will be back, and often!

Kinda pricey and I can’t believe how close it is to the college campus Stevenson University in the shopping center next to the school store. Maybe that’s the catch to get more money, but the staff is nice and always asking if you need assistance. I don’t go here often because of the «remoteness» of the location. Cool décor and most things are available.