Since 1981, Wine Spectator has honored thousands of restaurants for their wine programs. Among these stand the Grand Award winners whose wine lists and cellars present exceptional breadth and depth, along with pitch-perfect service. For the 40th anniversary of the Restaurant Awards, we look back at 10 notable Grand Award-winning restaurants that left lifelong memories for those of us lucky enough to have enjoyed meals at their tables.
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