UnWine'd

Sip, Savour, UnWine’d.

Photo at right by KK Law.

Dark wood, exposed brick and dim candlelight lend a cozy charm to this downtown wine bar that is just tucked away from the Granville Street Entertainment District. The perfect spot to kick back and enjoy a smart drink and a cool vibe, UnWine’d is just the tonic for what ails you. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with deep leather banquettes, two patios to choose from and an impressive arching brick bar fully stocked with delicate hand blown stemware, a library of spirits and an enviable wine collection. Just behind the bar is an intimate lounge complete with fireplace and comfy leather wingbacks for more dining. But it’s the exquisitely chosen selection of wines and cocktails that pair perfectly with the savoury share plates that give this upscale urban lounge its warm, soulful feel.

The inspired menu, featuring innovative interpretations of fresh seasonal ingredients and Ocean Wise seafood, is like manna from heaven for the nosh and cocktail crowd. Nibble on crab cakes, crispy arancini (savory risotto fritters) and a variety of intriguing cheese and charcuterie plates from the tapas menu or move into some more substantial dining. The dinner menu features such heavy hitters as the grilled rib eye with chickpea puree and pappardelle with braised veal and wild mushrooms. “Everything is made in house,” proclaims restaurant supervisor Jayelle Malleck. “Our pastas, breads, desserts – even the little condiments on our charcuterie plates. We oversee every detail.”

A rotating list of over 15 wines is always available by the glass, including hard-tofind boutique vineyards from around the world and carefully chosen wine ‘flights’ allow you to compare three different wines at a single serving. Freshly muddled cocktails, international beers and a myriad selection of premium single malt scotches make UnWine’d the perfect destination for convivial sipping and mingling.

Generous nightly features only add to this room’s charm. Every Wednesday lets guests take $10 off of any bottle on the list, on Thursdays flights of select BC wines are deducted and on Fridays and Saturdays Jayelle pours exclusive wines from the reserve list by the glass.

The ideal venue for urban dining and casual nightlife, UnWine’d offers the perfect mix of comfort and style. Go where no detail is overlooked, then simply sip, savour and UnWine’d.

Menu Highlights

APPETIZERS

Charcuterie and Cheese Plates

Chick Pea Fries: black olive aioli

Cauliflower & Sunchoke Soup

Gem Lettuce Salad: golden beetts, maple-candied walnuts, goat cheese

Bruschetta: calamari, finocchiona salami, fennel

ENTRÉES

Sablefish Cartoccio: spot prawns, young carrots, fennel

Pappardelle Pasta: milkroasted heritage pork ragu

Crispy Maple Hill Farms chicken: fingerling potato, caramelized apple, watercress

Grilled Pemberton Meadows flank steak: polenta, horseradish gremolata

DESSERTS

Earl Grey Crème Brûlée

Almond and Polenta Crumble

Rhubarb and Lemon Granita

Chocolate Terrine

Best of the Cellar

Choose from a selection of wine flights from BC and around the world. Enjoy $10 off every bottle every Wednesday. Sample hidden gems from our reserve list poured by the glass on Fridays and Saturdays.

WHITE WINES

BC:
Black Hills Chardonnay
Kettle Valley Viognier
Black Widow Oasis
Herder Three Sisters
Van Western Vino Grigio
Desert Hills Gewurtraminer

World:
King Estate Pinot Gris
Bogle Chardonnay
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc

RED WINES

BC:
Twisted Tree Pinot Noir
Hillside Estate Cabernet Franc
Desert Hills Mirage
Black Hills Nota Bene
Morning Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
Osoyoos La Rose

World:
Concannon Petit Sirah
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir
Domain Marcilhac Organic Malbec
Château Pesquie Artemia
Antinori Pian Dela Vigne Brunello ‘00
Molly Dooker Blend

COCKTAILS

Melon Spritzer
Rhubarb Mojito
Açai Margarita

Pictured above: Pappardelle Pasta: milk-roasted heritage pork ragu, Brushetta: roasted fennel, blood orange puree, house cured duck pancetta.
Photo above by Bruce Law

UNWINE'D
1180 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, 604-682-5225

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