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A classic New England lobster boil offers a chance for friends and family to gather around the table for an elegant yet casual meal. Stoneacre co-owner Christopher Bender (wearing a hat) digs into a feast being served by executive chef Michael Faccidomo.

A New England Lobster Tale

Rhode Island chefs offer upscale twists on a coastal classic

From the Jul 31, 2022, issue

Mary Kate’s Wine Bar, a new Award of Excellence winner in Wisconsin, uses wine flights as an opportunity to educate guests while learning about their vinous preferences.

Wine Spectator Reveals 2022 Restaurant Award Winners

Nearly 3,200 restaurants around the world earned honors for their ambitious wine programs, bolstering their lists and cellars now that dining out has resumed

Jun 27, 2022

Gabriel Kreuther wine director Aukai Bell has built a list particularly strong in the wines of Burgundy and Alsace; his team of sommeliers sells more Alsatian whites than any other category on the list.

2 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2022

Wine Spectator recognizes dining destinations in New York and Napa Valley with its top honor for wine programs

Jun 23, 2022

From left: Chef Philip Tessier, wine director Vincent Morrow and owner Samantha Rudd have transformed the classic steakhouse into a more innovative restaurant, with a wine list showcasing a broader range of Napa Valley bottlings.

2022 Grand Award Winner: Press

Evolution at a Napa Valley favorite

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

From left, restaurant partner Eben Dorros, chef Gabriel Kreuther and wine director Aukai Bell have created a world-class wine program with more than 2,200 selections, deep in Burgundy and the whites of Alsace.

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2022 Grand Award Winner: Gabriel Kreuther

A taste of Alsace in Midtown Manhattan

Bruce Sanderson

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

The new dining destination sits above an old wine cellar at Quinta do Bomfim, one of the family's historic Douro estates.

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Portugal’s Symington Family Opens New Douro Valley Restaurant

Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos welcomes diners to the home of Dow’s Port, with wood-fired cuisine and an extensive Portuguese wine list

Kenny Martin

Jun 16, 2022

Wine director Israel Ramírez oversees a cellar of 9,000 bottles, full of Spanish wines as well as rare, mature and large-format selections.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Saddle

Central Madrid wine destination gives fine dining a personal touch

Kenny Martin

Jun 16, 2022

French café–style chairs and marble tables mingle with contemporary photography in the decor at Paris-meets-L.A. restaurant Mes Amis.

Turning Tables

Turning Tables: Chef Lincoln Carson Debuts Mes Amis in Hollywood

Plus, Eataly brings its Italian restaurants, market and wine shop to Silicon Valley and former Eleven Madison Park wine director Cedric Nicaise helps open the Noortwyck

Jun 16, 2022

Almost any mild fish, or lightly cooked shrimp or prawns, will work in this recipe, which complements wines ranging from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to plumper whites, rosés or sparklers, each accenting a different element of the dish.

Seasonal Entertaining

Summer Entertaining: Boulevard’s Halibut Ceviche with Oranges

Nancy Oakes, founder of the long-lived San Francisco restaurant, shares a gorgeous no-cook recipe to pair with a juicy white wine

Jill Baughman

Jun 14, 2022

Don't be <em>that</em> person when you dine out! Restaurant staff deserve respect, consideration and patience.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Restaurant Guests Behaving Badly

7 wine directors share their “worst customer ever” stories

Kristen Bieler

Jun 10, 2022

Jacqueline Pirolo believes it’s important to encourage diners to try Italy’s native grape varieties to help support small growers and preserve local diversity.

Sommelier Talk

NYC Grind and Miami Hustle: Jacqueline Pirolo Champions Italian Wine in South Florida

Macchialina’s beverage director is expanding in Miami and seeing pandemic struggles fade in the rearview mirror

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 2, 2022

RPM Italian's Las Vegas location mingles original design elements and menu items with a vibe consistent with the RPM group, plus some of its most popular dishes.

Turning Tables

RPM Italian Opens on Las Vegas Strip

The group’s fifth location starts off with 1,000 wine selections. Plus, chef Gavin Kaysen unveils two restaurants in the Four Seasons Minneapolis and Le Crocodile team debuts a wine bar in Manhattan

Jun 2, 2022

At the Breakers Palm Beach, the flagship restaurant, now known as HMF, has earned a Grand Award every year since 1981.

Restaurant Guides

9 Iconic Hotels and Resorts with Great Wine Lists

Rich histories and renowned cellars make these North American dining destinations remarkable

Jun 1, 2022

Ask Dr. Vinny

Should I refill my own wineglass, or ask the host or server to?

May 23, 2022

At Villa Eva, diners can enjoy local specialties, the Günter Grass’s Pantry” menu or the restaurant’s traditional coffee in the secluded garden.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight: Villa Eva

Hidden gem on the Baltic serves seasonal, upscale riffs on traditional Polish cuisine

Kenny Martin

May 19, 2022

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A New England Lobster Tale

Wine Spectator Reveals 2022 Restaurant Award Winners

2 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2022

2022 Grand Award Winner: Press

2022 Grand Award Winner: Gabriel Kreuther

Portugal’s Symington Family Opens New Douro Valley Restaurant

Restaurant Spotlight: Saddle

Turning Tables: Chef Lincoln Carson Debuts Mes Amis in Hollywood

Summer Entertaining: Boulevard’s Halibut Ceviche with Oranges

Sommelier Roundtable: Restaurant Guests Behaving Badly

NYC Grind and Miami Hustle: Jacqueline Pirolo Champions Italian Wine in South Florida

RPM Italian Opens on Las Vegas Strip

9 Iconic Hotels and Resorts with Great Wine Lists

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