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Unsung hero: Beverly Malen, owner of Imports Inc.
Superpowers: Brings little-known wines to Chicago restaurants. Malen has been in the importing business only since 2000, but in that time she has established herself as a champion of the little guy—small wineries in often-ignored regions that would never have representation in Chicago without her. She started with Northern Italy but soon expanded to other underrepresented areas such as New York, Virginia and Arizona. “Some people fall in love with boys or girls,” Malen says about her passion for her work. “I fell in love with a stupid wine.”
Clients: Spiaggia, TRU, Alinea, BIN 36, Juicy Wine Co., Scoozi!
wow, now you can see why toc covers these restaurants incessantly - def an alliance here. objective journalism? please!!
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