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Scarpetta Tokyo's food and cuisine are meant to reflect the elegance of Tokyo, the warmth of Italy and the grit of New York.

Scarpetta Opens New Outpost in Tokyo

The restaurant group’s first location in Asia is part of a larger global expansion. Plus, an Eleven Madison Park alum debuts his own spot in La Jolla and SingleThread Farms announces a new wine director

Nov 17, 2022

Right in the downtown area of Hunstville, this wine bar is steps away from Big Spring Park and the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight: Le Petit Bijou

This wine shop–wine bar concept in Alabama balances Southern and French cuisine influences, with a wine list focused on smaller producers and minimalist bottlings

Julia Larson

Guests can expect regional classics like chicken-fried steak at farm-to-table restaurant, Ronin, in Bryan, Texas.

Restaurant Guides

10 Wine Stars in the Lone Star State

Texas does wine in a big way at these Restaurant Award–winning dining darlings

Nov 17, 2022

From the juicy reds of Beaujolais to the stunning wines of Sicily, these Thanksgiving wine picks should satisfy everyone at the dinner table

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Thanksgiving Wine Around $30?

9 top wine pros across the country share their budget-friendly picks to go with turkey and trimmings

Julia Larson

As a restaurant owner, Yannick Benjamin has created a space welcoming to all diners and employees; as an advocate, he has helped raise funds for research on spinal cord injuries.

Sommelier Yannick Benjamin Discusses Dignity and Accessibility

The restaurateur behind Contento has received a $1 million award for his outstanding work in advocating for people with disabilities in the restaurant industry

Julia Larson

Nov 10, 2022

Au Vieux Port lures diners with its charming Old World atmosphere, a menu of French and Belgian specialties and a wine list spanning key regions in France and Italy.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight: Au Vieux Port

Antwerp eatery brings French flair, rare wines to the Belgian port city

Kenny Martin

Nov 3, 2022

Restaurant Awards director Cassia Schifter presents the 2022 Grand Award plaque to Press wine director Vincent Morrow as <i>Wine Spectator</i> executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth congratulates him.

2022 Wine Spectator Grand Award Ceremony: Honoring the World's Best Wine Lists

Wine Spectator welcomes Press and Gabriel Kreuther as the newest members of the most exclusive club for restaurant wine programs

Robert Taylor

Nov 3, 2022

Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe, in New York City in 1985 and has since grown his company, Union Square Hospitality Group, into one with multiple prominent restaurants in the city and the global burger chain Shake Shack.

Wine Spectator Recognizes Restaurant King Danny Meyer with 2022 Distinguished Service Award

The restaurateur received one of this year’s awards in a surprise presentation at the New York Wine Experience

Nov 2, 2022

Wine Dive's latest location in Lawrence continues the group's successful combination of a casual aesthetic with a sophisticated wine selection.

Turning Tables: Wine Dive Expands to a Third Kansas Location

Among other recent wine-focused openings are Bar Moore in the Seattle area, Kingfisher in Brooklyn and Town House in New York's Westchester County

Nov 2, 2022

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Is it OK to change my mind about a wine after I've approved a sommelier to serve it?

Oct 31, 2022

The Immigrant Restaurant offers six dining rooms, each with their own decor that reflects the region's mix of cultures.

Restaurant Spotlight

Restaurant Spotlight: Immigrant Restaurant

Located at a destination resort in Wisconsin, this luxurious restaurant offers stunning wine and cheese lists

Julia Larson

Oct 20, 2022

The new Maialino (vicino) in the Redbury Hotel evokes the feel of the original location and brings back some of diners' favorite dishes.

Turning Tables: Maialino Reopens at New Manhattan Location

The celebrated Italian restaurant from Danny Meyer and his Union Square Hospitality Group moves from Gramercy Park to Nomad, after closing during the pandemic

Oct 19, 2022

Napa Valley's Press Restaurant boasts a world-class collection of California wines.

Restaurant Guides

8 Restaurants with Star Sommeliers

The tasting aces at these diverse places lend their skills to Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience

Oct 19, 2022

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Is it appropriate for a sommelier to sample the wine that I ordered?

Oct 17, 2022

John Coykendall in the garden

Fall Bounty Gets Some Love

Discover squash's versatility in this recipe from Grand Award winner Blackberry Farm

Owen Dugan

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

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