Bites Nearby: Pairings Makes Wine and Beer Choices Easy

Whether you're looking for a few hours away from the kids or just some great food, don't think you've got to head into a crowded downtown.  This week, we suggest driving the opposite direction - to Minnetonka - for this week's Bites Nearby.

Many restaurants offer wine and beer selections. A few recommend certain drinks to complement selections on the menu. But the staff at take the service a step further by offering diners a wine and beer market attached to the restaurant. 

The restaurant also has sommeliers on staff to recommend several wines or beers to complement a diner’s meal and enhance the taste of the beverage, and patrons may continue their dining experience in the wine and beer market next door. Staff will uncork and pour the wine tableside or set it aside to accompany a take-out order. 

Pairings offers lunch and dinner with highlights such as pastas, paninis, pizzas, salads, seafood, meat entrees and burgers. Chefs change the menu seasonally and offer various specials each day that are posted on the restaurant's website as well as given to diners. Pairings also offers various wine tastings and wine parties, catering and a private tasting room for special events or reservations. 

Reservations are not required but are recommended. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the Pairings website or call 952-426-0522.