Pandemic Pairing Guide Vol. 5 - Phoenixville edition

Nui Nui Kitchen
For over a decade Chef Nui Kullana has been delighting the Phoenixville area with authentic Thai cuisine. In 2019, Nui & husband, French Chef Francis Pascal opened an outstanding, elevated Thai-French fusion restaurant that elegantly presents the comforting and familiar flavors we cherish in both cuisines. Pairing wine with their menu is an exciting exploration of unique flavors. Our Traminette '19, a well balanced off-dry style bursting with floral notes, lychee & pear lends itself beautifully to Nui Nui's savory and spicy dishes with their occasional touches of sweetness. We love the Evil Jungle Princess, a boldy spiced dish with sauteed veggies and red curry basil sauce. Another great pairing with Traminette is the Pineapple Fried Rice with veggies, raisins, cashews, fresh pineapple & egg. 

Nui Nui Kitchen is open daily for pickup and delivery. Check out their website for their full menu of tasty Thai Dumplings,  Drunken Noodles, Soups & more!
www.nuinuikitchen.com  

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Uncle B's
This place brings the real deal, finger-lickin' Southern-style BBQ with choice smoked meats slathered in an array of delicious sauces and all the savory side dishes your BBQ-lovin' heart desires. Wine and BBQ may not be the first thing you think of, but we're telling you once you experience the wonders of our bold & smoky Merlot Reserve with a dry rubbed Smoked Brisket Sammy slathered in their Kansas City Sauce, you'll be wondering why you haven't been doing this all along. Notes of cacao and black currant melt perfectly into the juicy, smoky meat while the big fruit fruit flavors, hints of mocha and silky body dance perfectly with the traditional sweet & tangy sauce. 

The side dishes and apps are numerous and crazy delicious. Pimento Cheese, Street Corn, Spicy Slaw, Pulled Pork Bomb Deviled Eggs, Fried Okra and more- the only down side of Uncle B's is having to choose. But they're open six days a week so you have plenty of opportunities to chow your way through flavor paradise. 

Scale up or down with portion sizes to fit every eater whether you're feeding the fam or flyin' solo. Order online for pick up or delivery.
www.unclebsbarbq.com

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Il Granaio

Absolutely delicious rustic and traditional Italian fare with a modern twist. With tender homemade pastas and an emphasis on traditional seafood dishes, Il Granaio will make you feel like you're having a night out while enjoying take out at home. Their Covid menu is pared down version of their usual selection, but still full of many classic favorites. Our dry Rose '19 with note of white cherry & apricot complements several menu items, starting with the Beet & Burrata app drizzled with a white wine vinaigrette topped with crispy pancetta. Rose also pairs wonderfully with one of our favorites, the Paccheri Della Casa (jumbo lump crab,shrimp, artichokes & spinach in a pink brandy sauce). This wine has a dewy minerality and crisp acidity that complements the fruits of the sea. Conclude your evening in with their homemade and sweetly refreshing Lemon Cream Cake or go full on Italian and get the Canoli. 

Il Granaio has location in Glen Mills as well and both are open Tues- Sunday for curbside pickup. Check out their menu online and call ahead to place your order.
​Phoenixville - ilgranaiopa2.com/
Glen Mills - ​ilgranaiopa.com/

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