Edibles & Eateries
Liquor store

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Just having the biggest selection in New England doesn't make Table & Vine the region's wine, spirits, beer and food destination. It's that their staff is also among the most knowledgeable and fanatical about what they sell. Their corporate sales manager, Michael Quinlan, Jr., spends much of the year traveling the globe to visit vineyards, both to shop for the store's inventory and to learn about upcoming trends and up-and-coming wine regions. This learning he imparts to the staff, who then share it with customers at tastings and events through the year.
2nd: Liquors 44
238 King St.
Northampton, MA
(413) 586-3007
and various locations
www.liquors44.com
3rd: Spirit Haus
338 College St.
Amherst, MA
(413) 253-5384