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Major Food Group's The Grill & The Pool
Dec 15, 2017

Major Food Group's The Grill & The Pool

"We said to [our partner in Major Food Group] Jeff Zalaznick, 'Go get it.' We wanted it. This was Madison Square Garden. The top, the most storied restaurant in New York history. You want that shot."—Mario Carbone
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Cover Stories

A Classic Reinvented

A Classic Reinvented

Major Food Group turns the former Four Seasons into New York's hottest restaurants
Dec 15, 2017
The Rise of Major Food Group

The Rise of Major Food Group

Major Food Group has changed the restaurant landscape in New York City with its 15 eateries. Each …
Dec 15, 2017
A New Season

A New Season

One of New York’s quintessential restaurants turns over a new leaf
Dec 15, 2017

Tasting Reports

Enduring Quality

Enduring Quality

Champagne maintains its status as the world’s premier sparkling wine region
Dec 15, 2017
Alphabetical Guide to Champagne

Alphabetical Guide to Champagne

A free alphabetical list offering more than 300 Champagne wines reviewed for the tasting report is …
Dec 15, 2017
Rosé Rising

Rosé Rising

Pink Champagne is better—and more popular—than ever
Dec 15, 2017

Features

The Pioneers of Pritchard Hill

The Pioneers of Pritchard Hill

For 50 years, the Chappellet family has thrived in one of Napa Valley’s prime terroirs
Dec 15, 2017

Grapevine

Celebrity Coffee for a Cause

Celebrity Coffee for a Cause

Actors Grace Hightower and Hugh Jackman fight poverty with quality coffee
Dec 15, 2017
American Eggs

American Eggs

North America was a major source of caviar until its stocks were decimated over a century ago. But …
Dec 15, 2017
Wildfires Batter California Wine Country

Wildfires Batter California Wine Country

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken discusses the Dec. 15, 2017 issue, with …
Dec 15, 2017
Italian Values, Southern Hemisphere Reds and Sherry

Italian Values, Southern Hemisphere Reds and Sherry

Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson brings you a selection of quality Italian wines as well as a group …
Dec 15, 2017
Building a Better Bitters

Building a Better Bitters

Today, no self-respecting cocktail crafter nor liquor supplier would think of limping along with …
Dec 15, 2017
Kosta Browne at Hotel Healdsburg

Kosta Browne at Hotel Healdsburg

From now until Dec. 30, guests and wine lovers at the Hotel Healdsburg can try several of Kosta …
Dec 15, 2017
Fullest House

Fullest House

Candace Cameron Bure and Val Bure suffuse their St. Helena home with a sense of place
Dec 15, 2017
Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan’s Appeal Denied

Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan’s Appeal Denied

Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan contended in a petition that one of his lawyers had not properly …
Dec 15, 2017
In Brief: Christian Moueix Buys Two Right Bank Estates; Silver Oak Owners Buy Oregon Vineyard

In Brief: Christian Moueix Buys Two Right Bank Estates; Silver Oak Owners Buy Oregon Vineyard

Bordeaux vintner Christian Moueix added two estates to his portfolio of wineries and the Duncan …
Dec 15, 2017

"Vineyards and High Heels" Wins Video Contest

See this year's winning entry to Wine Spectator's Video contest, finalists and honorable mentions. …
Dec 15, 2017
Christmas Markets in Germany

Christmas Markets in Germany

This December, Crystal Cruises will begin a tour through Germany that focuses on one of the …
Dec 15, 2017
Exploring Asia in Paris

Exploring Asia in Paris

If you're a wine lover looking for a unique experience in Paris, then Wine Spectator's Samantha …
Dec 15, 2017

Departments

Playing Small Ball

Playing Small Ball

Wine Spectator's James Laube says that often a winery can only make a few hundred cases of a given …
Dec 15, 2017
Branding Together

Branding Together

Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer believes that while hundreds of wine brands jostle in the market, only …
Dec 15, 2017
FAQ: Pop Star

FAQ: Pop Star

Wine Spectator's staff offers interesting facts on sparkling wines and the celebrities who drink …
Dec 15, 2017
Feedback

Feedback

Wine Spectator readers share their thoughts, ideas and differing opinions on the stories we publish …
Dec 15, 2017
An Icon Reborn

An Icon Reborn

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken discusses the Dec. 15, 2017 issue, with …
Dec 15, 2017

The Buying Guide

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