Vin Bin Information

The Vin Bin provides a sophisticated variety of wines, craft beers, spirits, artisanal cheeses and gourmet foods. The staff is trained and certified in culinary arts and wine appreciation in order to help customers make knowledgeable buying decisions as well as educate anyone interested in learning more. Unlike your local liquor store, The Vin Bin's staff is able to address questions regarding any of our products. We are able to engage connoisseurs and novices in the same openly friendly, occasionally humorous and always enthusiastic and entertaining fashion. Rick Lombardi, creator and buyer for The Vin Bin, holds certifications in wine appreciation and artisan cheese studies from Boston University. Lead Chef Mike Lombardi is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University where he majored in culinary arts and hospitality. He most recently cooked at Oleana Restaurant in Cambridge for Chef/owner Ana Sortun, and Trade Restaurant in Boston for Chef Jody Adams. He previously served as chef for the Boston Red Sox ownership. Beverage Director Aaron Aykanian traveled the country as a consultant, maintaining the cellars of some of the largest private collectors in the US. He also holds a beverage certification from Boston University.