Divino on the Drive
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Degan Beley
September 14, 2009
When Divino opened on the Drive, I was so excited. I went ito check it out immediately and then never went back. Not because there was anything at all wrong with it – I love their zebrawood tables, bright windows and delectable wine list – but I lived only a block away from it and while I’m sometimes lacking in groceries, I always have wine and cheese. So it’s been a while since I’ve been in. Now that Commercial Drive is a destination for me, I think I’ll be back a lot more.
I settled on a glass of the 2004 Muga Rioja Reserva, a peppery, almost chewy Spanish red that was perfect for an overcast afternoon. To eat, we had a bruscetta sampler plate – five different bruscettas all with different toppings, from caramelized onion and brie to carpaccio – and antipasto. The antipasto, pictured above, was a picnic-like plate of soppressatta, proscuitto, olives, gherkins, peppers, mustard and a litle jar of salad. It was all very tasty and summery and while the wine would have paired better with red meat, I certainly had no complaints.
Divino Wine Bar
1590 Commercial Drive | Vancouver
(604) 258-0005
www.divinovancouver.com
Categories: Commercial Drive, Food, Restaurants, Wine
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A great little place and the service is really good and the prices are not high at all.
when we went there about six weeks ago we loved it.
Those pictures of yours are awesome to say the least.
If the owner stayed away it could be a great place , but his attitude to women is a bit over the top
I went to DiVino last week and absolutely loved it! The owner was so genuine along with his wonderful family he introduced himself, kissed me on both cheeks (so charmingly european)and offered to buy my husband and I dessert. The food and service together with the great atmosphere make this such a wonderful place!