1st Grand Avenue Liquors

12/30/2024

Sale alert! Now till New Years Eve at closing - 20% off our entire selection of bubbles!! We will be open until 8pm today and tomorrow. We are closed New
Years Day. Happy New Year!!!

12/26/2024

Now until New Year’s Eve our entire bubbles inventory is 20% off! See you here soon!

12/24/2024

Our gift card sale ends today! $100 gift cards for $80
$50 gift cards for $40
Great last minute gift idea!!

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas! Our 20% off any 6 or more wines ends today! We are open 9am-5pm…

12/16/2024

Happy Holidays
This weeks tasting schedule:
Thursday4-7 Elm Creek brewing
Friday 4-7 Metronome Brewing
4-6:30 an assortment of wines from Rue39
Saturday Cann Trip THC will be here sampling out their specialty drinks!
We hope to see you here!

12/13/2024

Tonight till 7pm Fulton Brewing is tasting out there mind bending THC seltzers and for wine we have Falesco Vitiano Blianco and Rosso along with the famed Joel Gott Cabernet! Swing buy!

12/12/2024

This weeks tasting schedule:
Tonight Spiral Brewing 4-7
Friday Fulton Brewing 4-7
Saturday 45th Parallel distilling 4-6

Make sure to swing in and get some free samples!!

12/11/2024

Our everyday price on Woodford Reserve makes that Old Fashion taste even better….

12/11/2024

A little Elf dropped off a special little treat! 1st come 1st serve!

12/08/2024

Thank you for making all the events happen!

GoodThings, Red Balloon, Frattallone’s and more look to put the important commercial strip back on people’s shopping radar this holiday season.

12/08/2024

Now till Christmas’s Eve purchase $100 gift cards for $80 and $50 gift cards for $40!! Great gift idea..

12/07/2024

Make sure to swing in today for a free, unpretentious wine tasting starting at noon! We have an assortment of wines open that will flatter the palate and stimulate the imagination.

12/07/2024

🎄 Twas the eve of Grand Meander, and all down the street,
Shops were all bustling, with sights sure to treat.
The garlands were hung ‘cross the avenue with care,
In hopes that Saint Paulites soon would be there.

The lampposts were twinkling with holiday cheer,
While visions of cocoa and craft brews drew near.
And vendors in mittens, their noses bright red,
Peddled sweet treats like warm gingerbread.

When out on the sidewalk arose such a clatter,
I dashed from a boutique to see what was the matter.
Past pop-ups and carolers, I flew like a flash,
Dodging a snowbank (and almost a splash).

The moon on the snowbanks, all sparkling with frost,
Lit up the quaint shops, no detail was lost.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a trolley adorned with holiday gear.

With a sprightly conductor, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment this wasn't St. Nick.
More rapid than reindeer, the riders they came,
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name:

“Now, shoppers! Now, diners! Now, art-lovers too!
On, families! On, couples! We’ve got much to do!
To the next block and corner, don’t miss out at all,
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

As snowflakes that dance on a crisp winter breeze,
They floated down Grand past the glowing marquees.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard from the lot,
The jingling bells of a horse-drawn trot.

As I peeked 'round the corner and spun back around,
Down the cobbled road Santa came with a bound.
His cheeks were like roses, his smile so merry,
He held in one hand a steaming hot cherry.

With twinkle lights glowing atop his red sled,
He waved at the children, who squealed and then fled—
To warm by the fires or sip cider that steamed,
While parents explored all the treasures they'd dreamed.

He spoke not a word but went straight to his stroll,
Admiring the shops, from antiques to the clothes.
He gave a quick wink as he ended his roam,
Climbing back in his sleigh to make his way home.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Meander to all, and to all a Grand night!”

12/06/2024

This weeks instore tasting schedule:
Friday 4-7 Bauhaus Brewing

Grand Meander Saturday!
Brie from Winebow will be here sampling an assortment of fine wines..

Make sure to stop in on Grand Meander and some samples!

12/05/2024

This weeks instore tasting schedule:
Tonight 4-7 Elm Creek Brewing
Friday 4-7 Bauhaus Brewing

Grand Meander Saturday!
Brie from Winebow will be here sampling an assortment of fine wines..

Make sure to stop in on Grand Meander and some samples!

12/05/2024

Need some? We have some! Goose Island Macaroon, original and Vanilla Bourbon County Stouts…. Limited release!!

12/03/2024

There will be a wine tasting at the shop starting at 12pm.

And the contestants for the Golden Ladle Soup Tasting Contest are... Cafe Latte Colossal Cafe EM Que Viet Emmett's Public House Iron Ranger Macalester College Cafe (hosted at Zimmerman's Dry Goods) Red Rabbit Saji Ya The Lexington 🥣

✨ Beginning at 1 PM on Saturday, December 7 these participating restaurants will offer soup tastings to our judging panel featuring:
- Paul Folger (KSTP)
- Vineeta Sawkar (WCCO Morning News)
- Pioneer Press Food Editor Jess Fleming
- Tom Buckholt - State Farm Insurance Agent
- Chris Jensen (GABA Board Chair)
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival King Boreas & Queen Aurora

Join us afterwards at Grand Meander Happy Hour from 3-4 PM hosted by Red Rabbit for the winners to be revealed!

12/03/2024

Elijah Craig Old Fashion gift sets are on sale now for $24.97!! While supply’s last!