Flavor Fusion: Beer & Food Pairing Ideas
You could read this list anywhere – but you’re not anywhere. You’re in Nolita. On a patio. Late-afternoon sun. Someone’s splitting focaccia, someone else just added another round.
You’re in SoHo. Late lunch. Warm breeze, open table, something crisp in your glass, and something hot hitting the table. There’s something about grabbing drinks – especially a cold beer – on a hot New York afternoon, paired with food that tastes like summer in the city. Here’s how we do beer and food pairing at 19 Cleveland.
Craving: something crisp & cold
Go for: a light lager
Pair it with: fried calamari, eggplant carpaccio, shakshuka
Best for: midweek lunches, post-work catchups, ordering one more round
A light lager brings sharp refreshment to anything warm or crunchy. It smooths the heat in shakshuka, lifts the richness of eggplant, and keeps fried calamari feeling bright. Clean, quick, and perfect with easy afternoons.
Craving: something with some edge
Go for: a hazy IPA
Pair it with: lamb shawarma, za’atar fries, burrata with jalapeño
Best for: group dinners, big appetites, slow evenings
A hazy IPA brings intensity in all the right ways. Its citrus and hop notes stand up to lamb, cut through creamy burrata, and match the seasoning on za’atar fries. Strong flavours, balanced by the right bite.
Craving: something fresh & citrusy
Go for: a wheat beer
Pair it with: ceviche, tahini + green chilli, avocado toast
Best for: sunny brunches, solo resets, people-watching in SoHo
A wheat beer keeps things light. Its soft citrus edge complements ceviche, matches the brightness of green chilli, and gives even a simple avocado toast a little lift.
Grab a seat. We’ll handle the rest.
Grab a seat. We’ll handle the rest.
And where it happens matters. Sun on the patio. Steam off the plate. A spritz of citrus from the bar and something cold arriving without you having to ask twice.
19 Cleveland was built for warm days and open patios, ideal for late brunches or easing into the weekend. Order your favourites from our drinks menu or dive into your go-to dinner meals for a pairing that feels effortless. Bring a friend, settle in, and taste your way through the menu. Find your pairing, and stay longer than you planned.
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Enjoy every sip and every plate – your perfect beer and food pairing starts here.
Find Your 19 Cleveland Beer & Food Match
Let’s match your personality to your perfect wine bar experience.
Your result:
– Mostly A’s → Light Lager
Pairs with calamari, carpaccio, and shakshuka. Clean refreshment for warm afternoons.
– Mostly B’s → Hazy IPA
Matches the richness of lamb shawarma and the seasoning on za’atar fries.
– Mostly C’s → Wheat Beer
Lifts ceviche, green chilli, and avocado toast with a soft citrus finish.