Chinese food and wines...

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Greetings Bucko, E,

Thanks for the suggestions... traditionally, I would usually drink beer with Northern style (spicy) Chinese food.

And, come to think of it... beer with Cantonese Chinese food too! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

We've been invited to a 50th birthday party at a restaurant on Granville Street (but I can't recall the name) and the host asked what I would recommend for wines. I don't think they're going to have duck on the menu...

I'll take your advice and suggest a Riesling and a pinot... I don't know what to recommend in the way of a "under CDN$25" wine though. Perhaps, a Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling Kabinett - Balthasar 1999? Or, Riesling Qba - M.F. Richter Estate 2003? Cambria Estate 2000 Pinot? Perhaps, a Kim Crawford Marlborough 2003 Pinot? Have either of you tried these wines?

How about a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc? Or, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?

Any other suggestions?

E,

Yes, Kirin is quite good but, IMHO, there's another place on Hornby Street called "Beijing Restaurant" that's a bit better. Funny thing is... my favorite Chinese food restaurant is a little place out in White Rock called KK's Kitchen. It's connected to an ice cream parlor... quite the combination! But, their food is top notch. The owners moved out from Calgary back a few years ago. I use to place a food order "just" before heading out to the airport. The looks from the people as I walked by them was pretty funny! The smells permeated the cabin and people were always threatening to show up for dinner! White Rock is about 45 minutes (on a good day) from where we live and I drive out to do a pick up every so often. Needless to say... I quite enjoy their food!

It sounds like you get into Vancouver quite often... [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img] Have you tried Diva@The Met on Howe Street? Or, Cin Cin on Robson? Or, Villa del Lupa on Helmecken Street?

It's unfortunate that Michael Noble is no longer at Diva... he's a great chef! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/frown.gif[/img] He re-located to Calgary where he was a partner in a beautiful restaurant called, "Catch." If you get the chance to visit Catch... it was fabulous (or, at least when Michael was there... he put together a Chef's Table that included all the wines... delicious! Oh, did I mention it was delicious? [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img])

So many wines and so little time! And, there's nothing better than great friends, great food, and FABULOUS wines! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks again for the recommendations... [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

Cheers