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Spec's Liquor

Baileys in the morning, Rose Regale as an afternoon treat, and unfiltered sake bombing all night long; the lady had a very demanding palate. When we first set out to sate her lady's desires, our trek took us to three different liquor outlets. No go. Then we decided to give in and check out the recent Houston-transplant mega-mart Spec's. Oh, wow. Not only did we fill our shopping list, but we added a few gourmet-deli delicacies to boot – pâté, olives, chutney, cigars, imported chocolate … whooooo, what an affair. And the lady? Well there are plenty in line waiting to cover her tab, but we, on the other hand, will always have Spec's – and its 12 under $12 wine specials, oh yes.

Spec's
5775 Airport, 512/366-8300
4970 Hwy. 290 W., 512/366-8260
10515-K MoPac N., 512/342-6893
201 University Oaks Blvd. #600, Round Rock, 512/341-9066
9900 S. I-35, 512/280-7400
13015 Shops Pkwy., Bee Cave, 512/263-9981
739 Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop, 512/308-0250
3550 S. General Bruce Dr., Temple, 254/771-1518
10601 RR 620 N., 512/506-8316
12611 Hymeadow, 512/506-8401
166 Hargraves Ste. B-400, 512/432-0186
1013 W. University Ave. #200, Georgetown, 512/868-6696
13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd. #100, Cedar Park, 512/986-7681
1100 Hwy. 290 W., Elgin, 512/285-2741
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