The Take Out, Drink In Case - Restaurants To Pair With
The closure of restaurants has left a lot of premium-grade ingredients with nowhere to go and many of us pining for what once was…
Fear not! Some of our favourite restaurants are emerging from the initial shock of the lockdown to offer home delivery. This means the humble takeaway is changing; it isn’t just for Friday fish and chips or a Sunday hangover cure. It could now be lockdown date night, a throwback and reminisce evening, a ‘let’s pretend everything is going to be fine’ splurge.
Here’s a mixed case paired with a selection of the big hitters. We’ve also collated some signature dishes from our wonderful clients who are delivering in London so if you are lucky enough to live near any we suggest you give them a try!!
Taqueria
Mexican – Pairs with crisp, zesty whites but mix it up with an elegant Organic Prosecco.
Fidora Prosecco Spumante Brut NV, Organic, Italy – Try with Taqueria’s Roadside Chicken Tacos
Taquería started life as a Cool Chile Co stall on Portobello Road, where we served tacos and aguas frescas to the Mexican-starved crowd of Notting Hill. The restaurant opened in Westbourne Grove in 2005 and have been there ever since. Currently feeding the West London crowd their Tacos on Deliveroo. Discover more about this wine
Krapow
Thai – Keep it simple let the flavours do the talking, a Pinot Grigio with more stone fruit notes would work a treat.
Frunza Pinot Grigio, Romania – this can take on the Krapow Moo chilli and basil pork mince stir fry
Krapow – Bringing PROPER Thai Street food to London; Rich and Paul would have been found across the Summer festival scene serving up PowPow Wings and Night Market Aubergine…sad times. Their flavours have a strong influence from Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai - which are entirely different, punchier and much more complex. Get your fix if you live in East London! Discover more about this wine
Takahashi
Sushi – Dry and elegant whites are perfect so as to not overpower the delicate dishes.
Domaine Du Carrou Sancerre 'Cuvee Classique', Loire matched with Takahashi’s Soft shell Crab Tempura Maki
Takahashi – owned by Nobuhisa (ex head Sushi chef at Nobu) and Yuko Takahashi. Only 14 covers and exquisite Sushi with a Mediterranean twist. Reopened, praise be, for delivery and collection. Discover more about this wine
Indian Zing
Indian – You can’t beat a cold beer for the perfect match but if in doubt a white with some aromatics will hold its own with some spice
Catanga Organic White, Castilla La Mancha, Spain and a Bhujung Biryani – A lighter version of the Mumbai highway classic.
Indian Zing – Fine dining neighbourhood restaurant on the Michelin Guide 2020, they opened in Hammersmith in 2005 and are famed for their epic Biryani. Delivery and collection available NOW. Discover more about this wine
Mac & Wild
Burgers – A fruity and juicy medium bodied red always hits the mark. Six Poets Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA – Try with the epic Venimoo Burger from Mac & Wild
Mac & Wild - Showcasing the best of Scotland’s produce, with a little (lot…) of Highland fun along the way – Mac & Wild specialises in wild venison, beef, steak. They have created the nifty little Venimoo Burger Kits plus a brilliant online Scottish Butcher that can deliver their signature burger and meats across the UK. Discover more about this wine
Homeslice
Pizza – A simple but beautifully made Italian red such as our Primitivo Grifone, Puglia, Italy does the trick every time, Sign me up for an air-dried wagyu beef, truffle crème fraîche, cipollini onions & salsa verde from Homeslice.
Homeslice – Homeslice began life in 2011 with a hand-built mobile wood-fired oven and their first site in Neals Yard opened in 2013. 20” Pizza whole or by the slice in their former life is their vibe. Locals and not-so-locals are rejoicing! Discover more about this wine
