Qwikx One Wine & Liquors

Because I’m a sucker for all things indie, including this little gem of a neighborhood liquor store!
Qwikx may lack the central air and immaculately front-​faced shelves that Binny’s or even Woodman’s boasts, but what it lacks in these areas — it more than makes up for in terms of good ol’ local charm. I am of course referring to the slight embarrassment you feel when the store owner recognizes that this is in fact your second trip of the day. And the good chance that on any given day — you can bet on seeing at least one (only slightly) shifty customer walking out with a brown paper bag (not) concealing his (illegally) open alcoholic beverage. Not to mention the random drunk guy who on one occasion felt the need to accost my friend and I over our liquor choices (apparently, Tequila trumps Vodka in his book).
One may think that I am being facetious in even alluding that the above could be considered ‘charming,’ and perhaps I am :) But I do feel that they lend a definite character to the place at the very least.
Sarcasm aside, Qwikx has an impressive selection for what may appear to be a rather unimpressive storefront. Though you may end up shelling out a couple extra bucks on some items, you’ll come out ahead when you factor in convenience (unshared lot space means no last-​minute strip mall distractions, making ‘in and out’ shopping a real possibility) and later-​than-​typical hours (11:30PM on Friday and Saturday, 10PM on most other days).
Bottom Line: Perfect spot for a mid-​party liquor run, though scope out a place with better prices if you’re looking to stock up.