Bring your own

As of July 19, a new program has been implemented in B.C. Licensed restaurants can now allow their customers to bring their own wine bottles when they arrive for a meal.

Business owners who choose to participate in the program must follow certain guidelines, of course. No homebrew products are permitted and customers must give their unopened wine bottle to a staff member immediately upon their arrival at the restaurant. Patrons may bring unfinished bottles home with them, but the wine must be re-corked by the restaurant staff and a fee may be implemented.