The Pairing
What to Drink at the Restaurants We Love
Kitsilano first, with one room worth crossing the bridge for. The spots we eat at ourselves, paired with the bottles we'd actually bring. Curated by Chris Reid, 20 years on the floor. Cooking at home instead? Our Whisky Guide and the Party Planner have you covered.
Heading out to dinner in Kits, or picking up takeout on your way home? Stop in on the way and we'll send you off with the right bottle. The shop is at 2752 W Broadway, open daily 10am to 11pm.
The Restaurant Guide
Pairings by Spot
Most of these places are corkage-friendly. Call ahead to confirm and check the fee. Eight bucks for a great bottle you bring yourself is one of the best deals in the city.
Maenam
Angus An's flagship. Bold Thai flavours, serious heat, refined plating. The wine list is excellent, but if you're bringing your own, you want aromatics and a little sweetness to ride the spice.
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AnnaLena
Tasting menu only, and worth every penny. Mike Robbins's cooking is precise and local-forward. The wine pairings are exceptional, but if you're bringing one for the table before or after, here's where to start.
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Au Comptoir
The closest thing to a real Parisian bistro on this side of the country. Steak frites, escargot, duck confit. The food is French, so the wine should be French.
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Folke
Literally a block from the shop. Plant-forward menu, deeply natural-wine-leaning bar. They have a great list of their own, but if you're bringing something, lean low-intervention.
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Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
On Burrard in downtown. An oyster bar at the heart of the room, Michelin-recognized seafood, classical technique behind every plate. The kind of meal where the bottle gets noticed. Bring something with intention. Staying in instead? Our tinned squid and Sauvignon Blanc pairing is the at-home version of this meal.
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Take-Out & Delivery
Pairings for What You're Ordering
Most nights you're not going out. You're ordering. Here's what to open with what's at the door.
Pizza Friday
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Sushi Night
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Burger & Fries
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Indian & Curry Night
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Cheese Board & Charcuterie
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Movie Night, No Cooking
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Personal Service
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