News

Danny Meyer Brings Back Tipping at his Restaurants

The restaurateur says the economic difficulties of the pandemic forced the change, but he will advocate for new laws to create a more equitable industry

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 23, 2020

Restaurant Guides

11 Notable New Jersey Wine Restaurants

These Garden State dining spots are outdoor-only for now, but they’re stellar wine destinations year-round

Jul 16, 2020

Restaurant Spotlight

Takeout Stars: Saint Urban

A newcomer in Syracuse, N.Y., with an affordable tasting menu to stay or to-go, and an already impressive wine program

Jul 16, 2020

Turning Tables

Chef-Restaurateur Marc Vetri Opens Italian Pop-Up in Las Vegas

With his restaurant at Las Vegas’ Palms Resort still closed, the Philadelphia chef is bringing some staff to a new location. Plus, a tavern from José Andrés closes in D.C., Del Posto auctions part of its Wine Spectator Grand Award–winning wine collection, and more

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride
• Emmalyse Brownstein
• Julia Lombardo

Jul 16, 2020

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Wine (and More) for Summer Sipping

Whether grilling at home or pairing with summer fare at their restaurants, these 9 wine pros are tossing out the rulebook and drinking everything from Barbera frizzante to beer cocktails

Jul 15, 2020

News

COVID-19 Spikes Are Nightmare Roller Coaster for Restaurants

Surging coronavirus cases across the country are forcing some restaurants to close just days after reopening

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 14, 2020

News

An Award-Winning Mindset: Wine Spectator Chats with Restaurant Industry Stars

Grand Award winners Charlie Palmer, Marcello Fiorentino and Aviram Turgeman discuss their journeys to the top, and tackling the challenges of the pandemic

• Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 8, 2020

News

As Spain Reopens, Its Wineries Forge Ahead

The pandemic hit the nation hard, and vintners know reopening will be slow. They're trying new solutions

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 6, 2020

Recipes

Tasting Memories: A ‘Fluffy’ Recipe from the Inn at Little Washington

For a summer weeknight meal, a happy accident becomes a family-favorite salad of ham, arugula, Parmigiano, apples and pine nuts

• Owen Dugan

Jul 6, 2020

Restaurant Guides

7 Stellar New Wine Destinations Open for Dine-In

These buzzworthy spots across the U.S. are relatively recent additions to the restaurant scene, and first-time Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners

Jul 2, 2020

Restaurant Spotlight

Takeout Stars: Localis

From DIY meals to fully constructed tasting menus, this Sacramento, Calif., spot has the community covered

Jul 2, 2020