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Komodo is a hot spot in Miami's Brickell neighborhood with a strong wine collection.

8 Impressive Miami Wine Lists

At the southern tip of the Sunshine State, these Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners boast serious wine programs

Feb 1, 2018

The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive reduced the capacity of its outdoor-dining deck from eight tables to four to allow for socially distant dining.

Restaurant Spotlight: The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive

Regional seafood with a waterfront view

Oct 22, 2020

Co-proprietors Lally Brennan and Ti Martin are handing the top position in the Commander's Palace kitchen to Meg Bickford, the restaurant's first-ever female executive chef.

Landmark Restaurant Commander’s Palace Makes History with New Chef

The New Orleans Grand Award winner appoints its first female lead in the kitchen. Plus, City Winery debuts a sprawling New York flagship and Wolfgang Puck Steak closes in Detroit

Oct 22, 2020

Chef Aaron Bludorn expedites in the kitchen of his eponymous Houston restaurant. He's happy to give diners good food while making them feel safe.

Opening Night During a Pandemic

At a time when the hospitality industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, some restaurateurs are finding ways to open new places and deliver dining joy

Oct 20, 2020

Sorellina's dining room has reopened in Boston's Back Bay, but there's also a spacious patio area.

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10 Winning Wine Restaurants in Boston

Dine at these top spots now open in Massachusetts’ capital

Apr 13, 2017

The team at Chez François, which includes hospitality specialist Omar Rivera, wine director Matthew Mars and hospitality specialist Evan Cecil, has continued a scaled-down version of their takeout program, with dishes like braised Heritage pork shank.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Chez François

Classic French dining at a small-town institution

Oct 8, 2020

Taking over the Miami location formerly occupied by Mina’s International Smoke, Ornos Estiatorio serves Greek dishes like lamb chops with oregano vinaigrette and a variety of traditional sides served with warm pita.

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Michael Mina Opens His First Greek Restaurant, in Miami

The celebrated chef adds Greek cuisine to his national restaurant group with his latest project

Oct 8, 2020

Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe has been around for decades, but in-street dining is a first for the historic Restaurant Award winner.

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13 Wine Destinations for Outdoor Dining in New York City

These Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners offer superior wine lists in charming outdoor settings

Sep 24, 2020

Among the items on Sushi Note's customizable menu is black cod with soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger and lemon.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Sushi Note

Affordable wine pairings and omakase in Los Angeles

Sep 24, 2020

In Yountville, Calif., the French Laundry has resumed indoor dining service with a luxurious twist.

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The French Laundry Launches Lavish Indoor-Dining Experience

The Napa Grand Award winner’s new offering features coveted Champagne and opulent add-ons in an intimate space. Plus, Southern-style restaurant Yardbird opens a Dallas outpost and chef Curtis Stone debuts a picnic-inspired pop-up in L.A.

Sep 24, 2020

Giorgio Pinchiorri has helped build one of the world's most impressive wine lists at his Florence landmark.

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Zachys Auctions Rare Wines from Italy's Enoteca Pinchiorri

The 2,500-bottle consignment from the Grand Award–winning restaurant fetched $4.1 million, but it still has nearly 80,000 bottles in its cellar

Shawn Zylberberg

Sep 22, 2020

Ask Dr. Vinny

How do you order a glass of red wine? I want to try Zinfandel but I’m not sure how to word it.

Sep 18, 2020

Charlie Palmer's Aureole in New York is now to-go only, though the chef hinted it may return in a different location as early as 2021.

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Restaurant Award Winners That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A running list of wine-focused dining spots that have been forced to shut for good as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact the economy

Aug 14, 2020

In response to restricted indoor dining, the Pearl converted its outdoor chef's table into four socially distant tables.

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Takeout Stars: The Pearl

A seasonal Nantucket destination, reimagined for safer dining

Sep 10, 2020

The patio at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vt., is open for wining and dining with skyline views.

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10 Mountain Retreats Taking Wine to New Heights

Enjoy fresh air and great wines at these resort restaurants, lodges and inns

Aug 17, 2017

Wine Spectator Alert

Stay up-to-the-minute on important wine stories

Punctured Tanks to Pilfered Grapes, Global Wine Crimes and Blunders Run Rampant

Oct 21, 2020

Ken Evenstad and his wife, Grace, fell in love with Oregon wine and threw themselves into it wholeheartedly.

Ken Evenstad, Co-Founder of Oregon's Domaine Serene Winery, Dies at 77

The Bouchard Père et Fils lineup ranges from affordable Bourgognes to top-flight <em>grands crus</em>.

8 Satisfying Burgundy Values

Oct 22, 2020

Sarah Michelle Gellar knows what you did this last summer (nothing).

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Franzia Costumes, Haunted Wineries Ring in Hallowine Season

Oct 22, 2020

What Am I Tasting?

Oct 16, 2020

Breaking News Alerts

Stay up-to-the-minute on important wine stories

Punctured Tanks to Pilfered Grapes, Global Wine Crimes and Blunders Run Rampant

Shawn Zylberberg

Oct 21, 2020

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Ken Evenstad, Co-Founder of Oregon's Domaine Serene Winery, Dies at 77

Tim Fish

Tasting Highlights

8 Satisfying Burgundy Values

Eszter Balogh

Oct 22, 2020

Unfiltered

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Franzia Costumes, Haunted Wineries Ring in Hallowine Season

Oct 22, 2020

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8 Impressive Miami Wine Lists

Restaurant Spotlight: The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive

Landmark Restaurant Commander’s Palace Makes History with New Chef

Opening Night During a Pandemic

10 Winning Wine Restaurants in Boston

Restaurant Spotlight: Chez François

Michael Mina Opens His First Greek Restaurant, in Miami

13 Wine Destinations for Outdoor Dining in New York City

Restaurant Spotlight: Sushi Note

The French Laundry Launches Lavish Indoor-Dining Experience

Zachys Auctions Rare Wines from Italy's Enoteca Pinchiorri

How do you order a glass of red wine? I want to try Zinfandel but I’m not sure how to word it.

Restaurant Award Winners That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Takeout Stars: The Pearl

10 Mountain Retreats Taking Wine to New Heights

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