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Cozy & ecclectlic wine shop + bistro with farm to table food, specialty wine, craft beer & cocktails.

11/11/2026

🇺🇸 VETERANS TASTE FREE THIS VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, we're raising a glass to those who have served! As a small token of our appreciation, we're waiving the $10 tasting fee exclusively for veterans. Thank you for your service! 🍷

📅 Wednesday, November 11th | 5:30–8:00 PM

Take a trip through Italy, one glass at a time!

From the coastal vineyards of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast to the volcanic soils of Ischia and the legendary w**e regions of Piedmont and Veneto, we're showcasing seven incredible Italian w**es.

🍷 THE LINEUP

🥂 Cantina Vignaioli San Rabano – Sparkling Vermentino | Tuscany

🍋 Tenuta San Francesco – Costa d'Amalfi Bianco | Campania

🍒 Antonio Mazzella – Ischia Piedirosso | Campania

🍇 Due Amici – Toscana Rosso | Tuscany

🌹 Luigi Giordano – Cavanna Barbaresco | Piedmont

🍷 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli – Primitivo di Manduria | Puglia

🍫 Marchesi Biscardo – Amarone della Valpolicella | Veneto

🍷 TASTING ADMISSION

🇺🇸 Veterans: FREE – No purchase necessary.

🍷 All Other Guests: $10 per person – Your tasting fee is credited toward any retail purchase made during the event.

Buy a bottle, and your $10 tasting fee is refunded!

Whether you're discovering something new, revisiting an old favorite, or stocking up for the holidays, join us for an evening celebrating the incredible diversity of Italian w**e.

🇮🇹 TASTE. DISCOVER. TAKE SOMETHING HOME.

To all who have served, thank you. We look forward to raising a glass with you this Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

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11/05/2026

Well, we've been keeping a pretty big secret.

And today, a very large wooden crate showed up at our front door.

We've been teasing the idea of a pizza program to our inner circle for nearly a year now, but behind the scenes, we've been doing a whole lot more than talking about it. For the last seven months, we've been hitting the books on fermentation science, developing dough recipes, testing equipment, and making some pretty significant changes to our kitchen to accommodate what's coming.

Today, our brand-new Moretti Forni pizza oven arrived, and we're pretty damn excited about it.

Two years ago, we completely overhauled our kitchen, installing a commercial hood, gas-powered equipment, and the infrastructure necessary to build the kind of culinary program we'd always envisioned. This oven is really the final piece of that transformation. For those of you who've been dining with us since our grilled cheese and charcuterie days, you've watched this whole thing evolve, and we genuinely appreciate your patience and support along the way.

As for the pizza itself, we're putting the same thought and care into it that we do with the rest of our food - maybe even moreso. We're developing our own flour blend using organic, imported Italian flour alongside organic, locally milled Illinois-grown wheat, and our dough will undergo a multi-day cold fermentation. It's a slower, more deliberate process that develops better flavor and texture while potentially making the finished crust easier to digest. We're sticking to the same clean-label philosophy we've always believed in, without unnecessary additives, artificial dough conditioners, or shortcuts.

We're still a few weeks away from officially launching, but having the oven here means we can finally start dialing in everything we've been working on. There's still plenty of testing ahead of us, but we're getting close.

And to our W**e Club members: You've been some of our biggest supporters throughout this journey, and we want you to be the first to experience what we've been working on. Keep an eye on your inbox for an invitation to come try our new pizza, on us.

We'll have more to share as we finish the installation and put the final touches on our recipes. We're really looking forward to showing you what we've been up to.

The next chapter is almost here.

10/28/2026

IT LIVES. IT RISES. IT'S COMING. 👀

We've been keeping a pretty big secret, and we're getting dangerously close to spilling the beans.

For months, we've been working behind the scenes on something pretty significant. What started as a wild idea has slowly taken shape behind closed doors, and let's just say... we've gone to some extraordinary lengths to bring it to life.

We're not ready to tell you exactly what it is just yet. But the time is near at hand.

Before we get there, our construction crew needs a little uninterrupted time to finish their work.

So we'll be closed for lunch on Wednesday, October 28, and we'll be back in action at 4 PM for dinner, just in time for Happy Hour! 🍸

Thanks for bearing with us while we make a little magic (and a little mess).

10/23/2026

Sunshine and 70s in late October? We'll take it.

The forecast is looking pretty perfect for a little afternoon w**e tasting and some BBQ.

This Saturday, we're welcoming one of our favorite w**emakers, Russel P. From of Herman Story, for an afternoon of big Paso Robles w**es, good conversation, and some pretty serious food.

We're firing up the smoker and rolling out a special one-day BBQ menu featuring five-spice pork belly skewers, smoked and flash-fried wings, and thick-sliced smoked chuck with crispy cheddar grit cakes and maple-Dijon sugo.

Russel will be hanging out from 12–3, pouring six of his signature w**es and talking shop. These are some of the biggest, boldest, most unapologetic w**es coming out of California, and we're pretty excited to share them with you.

Six w**es. $20 to taste them all.
Plus, enjoy 15% off featured retail bottles with your tasting purchase.

If the forecast holds, we'll be taking the party outside to enjoy what might be one of our last beautiful afternoons of the season. If the weather has other plans, we'll keep the w**e flowing inside.

Saturday, October 24 | 12–3 PM
The W**e Thief | Downtown Frankfort

Come hungry. Stay awhile. 🍷

10/22/2026

🍷 It's a pretty damn good week for w**e.

We've got two fantastic tastings lined up this week, and with Mother Nature treating us to some unseasonably beautiful October weather, we're taking BOTH events outside!

🇫🇷🇩🇪 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
French & German W**e Tasting

We're exploring six fantastic w**es from two of Europe's most celebrated w**e-producing countries. From crisp, mineral-driven whites to elegant, complex reds, there's plenty to discover. Tastings are just $10, fully redeemable toward any retail w**e purchase!

🔥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 12–3 PM
Herman Story W**e Tasting & BBQ Pairing

We're welcoming one of our favorite w**emakers in the country, Russel P. From of Herman Story W**es, for an afternoon of massive Paso Robles w**es and some seriously good BBQ. Taste six of his incredible w**es for $20 while enjoying a special, one-day-only BBQ menu designed to go toe-to-toe with these absolute monsters. Plus, enjoy 15% off featured retail bottles with your tasting purchase.

Two completely different w**e experiences. One beautiful October week.

Both events are happening outdoors at The W**e Thief in downtown Frankfort.

Come drink something interesting with us. 🍷

10/14/2026

We've got a pretty epic afternoon planned for next Saturday. 🍷🔥

On October 24th, we're welcoming one of our favorite w**emakers in the country to The W**e Thief: Russel P. From, owner and w**emaker of Herman Story.

If you're not familiar yet, Herman Story produces some of the biggest, boldest, most unapologetically badass w**es coming out of Paso Robles. We're pouring six of Russel's signature expressions, and you'll have the rare opportunity to taste and discuss them with the man himself.

But great w**e is only half the equation.

W**es this massive deserve food that can trade punches, so we're putting together a one-day-only BBQ lunch menu designed to go toe-to-toe with these incredible bottles. Big flavors, serious w**e, and absolutely no holding back. Our regular menu will also be available.

🍷 6 incredible w**es. Just $20 to taste them all.
🍾 15% OFF featured retail bottle purchases.
🔥 Exclusive BBQ lunch menu, available while supplies last.
📍 The W**e Thief | Frankfort, IL
📅 Saturday, October 24th | 12–3PM

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Trust us, this won't be your average Saturday w**e tasting.

10/14/2026

Not another tired ribeye sandwich...

Our new steak sandwich has quickly become one of the most popular additions to our menu - and for good reason.

Grilled filet tips, fresh avocado, shaved red onion, tomato, and a generous drizzle of vibrant ají verde, all piled onto warm, pillowy flatbread. A little global inspiration, a lot of flavor.

Pair it with our fresh-cut beef tallow fries (or go truffle if you're feeling fancy) and a cold b**r. Perfect for a proper lunch break or an easy weeknight dinner.

And here's a little incentive to come check it out:

Enjoy $10 OFF every $40+ lunch purchase all month long! Monday–Friday | 10AM–2PM Dine-in or carryout

10/13/2026

🌮20% off tacos, tequila cocktails, and every agave pour. All day, every Tuesday. Yes, that means lunch too. 🌮

Exceptional additive-free tequilas. Fresh, house-pressed juices. A seed-oil-free kitchen and one of the most gluten-friendly menus around.

No shortcuts. No cheap ingredients. Just great food, serious cocktails, and a case to make Tuesday your favorite day of the week.

10/12/2026

🚨 We're now open at 10AM, seven days a week 🚨

We've added a whole lineup of fresh, lighter dishes that won't weigh you down for the rest of your afternoon.

Perfect for a midweek day date, a lunch meeting, or just an excuse to get out of the office and eat something good.

And to sweeten the deal, we're taking $10 OFF any food purchase of $40 or more, Monday–Friday, between 10AM–2PM, all October long. Dine in or carry out.

Good food. Middle of the day. No special occasion necessary.

See you for lunch. 🥂

10/11/2026

A LOCAL LEGEND HAS A NEW HOME. 🍗🧇

The locally famous Chicken & Waffles from our sister restaurant, Cultivate Frankfort, have officially found a permanent spot on The W**e Thief’s brunch menu.

Malted buttermilk waffles. Tallow-fried spicy chicken. Miso honey butter. Real maple syrup.

If you know, you know. If you don't, you're in for something special.

And the best part? Brunch isn't just for weekends anymore.

Our full brunch menu is now available 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10AM–2PM.

Because you deserve to treat yourself more than just two days a week.

See you for brunch. 🥂

Address

6 Elwood Street
Frankfort, IL
60423

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 10pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 9pm

Website

http://exploretock.com/twtwineclub, http://www.twtprovisions.com/

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