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French-born, New York–based chef François Payard is expanding his ventures in the North Fork hamlet of Southold.

François Payard Opens Southold Social on Long Island

The renowned pastry chef and cookbook author’s new restaurant celebrates local ingredients and wines

Collin Dreizen

Jul 14, 2022

What to pair with elk or buffalo? With more than 300 selections on its wine list, Black Iron Kitchen has the answers.

Restaurant Spotlight

Black Iron Kitchen & Bar in Telluride

For refreshment after skiing or hiking, this Colorado Award of Excellence winner hits the spot

Jul 14, 2022

Many diners aren't yet familiar with the versatility of Malbec or the diversity of wine grapes grown in South America, says El Che beverage director Alex Cuper.

Alex Cuper Homes in on South American Wines in the Windy City

The Chicago beverage director talks about his decision to put Malbec on the front, middle and back of El Che’s wine list

Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 13, 2022

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken

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Great Guy, Great Chef

Celebrating wine-loving chef Charlie Palmer and announcing our 2022 Restaurant Award winners

Marvin R. Shanken

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

Throughout COVID, Restaurant Week has helped drive business—from delivery to in-person dining—bringing guests from neighboring blocks and around the city to experience Award of Excellence winner Vinateria, says owner Yvette Leeper-Bueno.

New York City Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Restaurant Week

Summer dining event features 60 spots that hold one of Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards

Emma Grant

Jul 11, 2022

Charlie Palmer at his Healdsburg, Calif., restaurant Dry Creek Kitchen

The Palmer Principle

All-American chef Charlie Palmer steps out of the kitchen to talk about food, wine, philanthropy and his new resort project

Tim Fish

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson has inspected eight Grand Award winners in his time with Wine Spectator. He fondly remembers Bistro à Champlain.

A Grand Award Remembered

How a covert restaurant reinspection led to great memories—and lots of Champagne

Bruce Sanderson

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

Aukai Bell directs the wine program at Gabriel Kreuther, one of two new Grand Award winners.

Pride and Progress

Building on pillars set down during the pandemic, restaurants are more creative and inclusive than ever

Cassia Schifter

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

Dating to 1899, the Old Post Office (left), now the Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C., will add the Bazaar to its set of restaurants.

Turning Tables: At Long Last, José Andrés to Open Restaurant at D.C.’s Old Post Office

The chef and humanitarian is opening a new location of the Bazaar in the historic building after pulling a planned restaurant from there several years ago; plus, a Michael Mina spot at an L.A. health club and a leading N.Y. sommelier opens Chambers

Jun 30, 2022

Acclaimed chef Michael Mina opened Bungalow Kitchen in Long Beach, Calif., in 2021, offering locally sourced cuisine and an impressive 320-label wine program.

Restaurant Guides

12 Latest and Greatest Wine Restaurants

These impressive dining destinations are new to their communities and to the Restaurant Awards program

Jun 30, 2022

Bresca, which means "honeycomb" in Catalan, mingles Icelandic design elements, European culinary influences and mid-Atlantic produce, fish and meats.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight: Bresca

Washington, D.C., bistro offers French-influenced cuisine with a contemporary twist, joined by a diverse wine list

Collin Dreizen

Jun 29, 2022

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

Owen Dugan

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

Cassia Schifter

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

Cassia Schifter

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

James Molesworth

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

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