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In Atlanta, Restaurant Award winner Lazy Betty is a tasting-menu destination with a wine list that's impressively diverse for its size.

9 Exciting Wine Restaurants in Atlanta

Top-tier wine lists down South

Jun 17, 2021

Asian flavors are incorporated into chef Liam Mackey's seafood-centric menu at the Nautilus in Nantucket, Mass.

Restaurant Spotlight: The Nautilus

A Nantucket Island eatery serving locally sourced fish and a Restaurant Award–winning wine list

Jun 17, 2021

Daniel Humm's signature artistic plating style is on full display for Eleven Madison Park's first menu after its temporary closure.

Grand Award Winner Eleven Madison Park Returns with Plant-Based Menu

The New York destination is back, with a twist. Plus, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat is coming to Los Angeles and Michael Mina’s RN74 Seattle closes for good

Jun 17, 2021

Since opening Union Square Cafe in 1985, Meyer has built his hospitality company into a multifaceted culinary giant.

The Show Reopens: Danny Meyer Chats Live on Bringing New York Restaurants Back

The CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group talks about the rebirth of New York dining, hiring woes across the industry and a new restaurant project in Manhattan West

Jun 14, 2021

Grand Award–winning wine director Jason Irving has a favorite California sparkler to match with fried foods like chicken nuggets and fries.

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Sommelier Roundtable: Guilty-Pleasure Wine Pairings

From potato chips to sweet-and-sour candy, six wine experts from Restaurant Award winners reveal the indulgent treats that actually pair well with wine

Jun 4, 2021

The wine selection at CuVino Trattoria.Pizza.Enoteca is supported by an inventory of nearly 6,400 bottles.

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Restaurant Spotlight: CuVino Trattoria.Pizza.Enoteca

Casual Italian eats and value-driven wines in a Maryland trattoria and wine shop

Jun 3, 2021

Chef Bobby Flay is venturing into coastal Italian cuisine with Amalfi, his newest opening in Las Vegas.

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Bobby Flay’s Italian Eatery Debuts in Las Vegas

The chef and TV personality’s latest spot, Amalfi, opens in the former location of his Mesa Grill. Plus, Truluck’s seafood chain opens its first location in the Northeast U.S., Chicago’s Yugen is being replaced, and Texas’ Haywire expands

Jun 3, 2021

The terrace at Faust Haus Wines in St. Helena offers views of the valley.

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Napa and Sonoma Open Up

From the vineyards to the city streets, new tasting rooms, resorts and restaurants refresh wine country

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Suspended plants add a welcoming feel to the outdoor tables at Le District’s Liberty Bistro.

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11 Wine Destinations for Outdoor Dining in New York City

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

May 20, 2021

Restaurant Award winner Pomp is one of several dining options at the Resort at Paws Up in Montana.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Pomp

A rustic-meets-luxurious getaway matched with world-class wine in the Montana wilderness

May 20, 2021

The rest of Boulud's executive chef team at Le Pavillon includes Will Nacev and Michael Balboni.

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Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon Debuts in New York

Named for New York’s mid-century French dining destination, the new seafood restaurant opens with a 650-wine list in an extravagant space. Plus, Grand Award winner Canlis hires its first female executive chef, and more restaurant news

May 20, 2021

With a higher-end, Restaurant Award–winning sibling next door, Olio Pizzeria in Santa Barbara, Calif., is a wine-dedicated destination for an easy night out.

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9 Casual SoCal Wine Destinations

Experience these top-tier wine programs in low-key atmospheres

May 6, 2021

Different areas of the restaurant offer different styles of experiences at Texas Restaurant Award winner Haywire.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Haywire

A Texas-themed restaurant with bold meats and bold wines

May 6, 2021

With hand-carved woodwork, glossy lacquer and chrome furnishings, New York's Iris takes design cues from its building, which opened in 1950 as an example of Streamline Moderne architecture.

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Chef John Fraser Opens Aegean-Inspired Iris in New York City

The 701West owner has a new restaurant fusing Greek and Turkish fare. Plus, Tom Colicchio makes his Italian-cuisine debut, New York City’s mayor appoints Danny Meyer to a city-development role and Benedetto closes in Cambridge, Mass.

May 6, 2021

The expert wine picks below include a few selections you might not expect to see on a brunch table, including some reds.

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Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Springtime Brunch Wine?

Before your brain goes straight to bubbly, check out these recommendations by nine wine pros from Restaurant Award winners for wines to pair with the beloved midday meal

May 5, 2021

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9 Exciting Wine Restaurants in Atlanta

Restaurant Spotlight: The Nautilus

Grand Award Winner Eleven Madison Park Returns with Plant-Based Menu

The Show Reopens: Danny Meyer Chats Live on Bringing New York Restaurants Back

Sommelier Roundtable: Guilty-Pleasure Wine Pairings

Restaurant Spotlight: CuVino Trattoria.Pizza.Enoteca

Bobby Flay’s Italian Eatery Debuts in Las Vegas

Napa and Sonoma Open Up

11 Wine Destinations for Outdoor Dining in New York City

Restaurant Spotlight: Pomp

Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon Debuts in New York

9 Casual SoCal Wine Destinations

Restaurant Spotlight: Haywire

Chef John Fraser Opens Aegean-Inspired Iris in New York City

Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Springtime Brunch Wine?

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