The Top Stories of 2020

In a year many are eager to forget, our most-read articles reflected the times—covering the impacts of the pandemic, wildfires and political spats, but also human ingenuity in responding to crises and helping others

• Dana Nigro
• Mitch Frank

Dec 31, 2020

7 Dine-In Restaurants for Top-Notch Champagne

At these dining destinations, sparkling superstars from the quintessential region reign supreme

Dec 1, 2015

Grand Award–Winning Fine-Dining Fixture ‘21’ Club Closes in New York

The Prohibition-era restaurant occupied its Midtown Manhattan space since 1930, but will eventually return to the city. Plus, Wolfgang Puck prepares to debut two restaurants in West Hollywood, Calif., and chef Todd English brings Olives back to Las Vegas

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Dec 17, 2020

Restaurants on Life Support

As the pandemic surges across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of restaurants are at risk of closing. Why aren’t we doing something?

• Mitch Frank

Dec 10, 2020

Newly Opened Restaurants Forge Ahead

Chefs rely on innovation and pluck to get exciting projects up and running during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Aaron Romano
• Julie Harans

From the Nov 30, 2020, issue

11 Steak Houses with Must-Try Wine Lists

These restaurants’ wine programs have the chops to complement their top-notch steaks

Nov 10, 2015

Restaurant Spotlight: JJ’s Restaurant

A Kansas City institution with classic cuisine and a rebuilt wine program that’s better than ever

Dec 3, 2020

Goodnight Hospitality Brings Prix-Fixe Lounge Experience to Houston

The Lounge at March debuts before the full restaurant opens next year. Plus, City Winery pops up again in New York’s Rockefeller Center and Miami chef Brad Kilgore closes two restaurants

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Dec 3, 2020

Documentary Film ‘A Chef's Voyage’ Follows Manresa Chef David Kinch Through France

The California chef cooks and collaborates at Le Taillevent in Paris, L'Oustau de Baumanière in Provence and Le Petit Nice in Marseille

• Shawn Zylberberg

Nov 24, 2020

13 Italian Restaurants for Vino Superiore

From a modern trattoria to an old-school spot inspired by grandma’s recipes, these Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners offer Italian food and wine at its best

Mar 29, 2018