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Compline, in Napa, is popular for its broad international list and eclectic California selections. Shown pouring is partner Matt Stamp.

Meet Me at the Wine Bar

Across America, a new wave of wine bars pairs curated discovery with neighborhood hospitality

Jeffery Lindenmuth

From the Oct 31, 2025, issue

Chef Kwame Onwuachi is setting his sights on Las Vegas, while Babbo returns with a new owner and head chef.

Six Restaurant Openings to Look Out for This Fall

Wine lovers should be eagerly anticipating these upcoming spots, including the new iteration of Babbo, a Las Vegas steak house from Kwame Onwuachi and more

Julia Larson

Sep 4, 2025

At Parallel, the dishes on the menu are created to pair with specific wines.

Restaurant Spotlight

Parallel Turns Wine Pairing on Its Head in Portland

A family-run Oregon wine bar where the wine comes first, and the food follows, with creativity flowing in both directions

Cassia Schifter

Sep 4, 2025

Tampa sommeliers share their favorite places to drink a glass of wine in the city.

Sommelier Roundtable

Six Top Tampa Spots to Drink Wine, Recommended by Sommeliers

Local pros spill their favorite wine bars and restaurants for a glass of wine in Tampa, whether you’re staying for the sun or heading to a cruise

Julia Larson

Aug 21, 2025

Chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park, Daniel Humm, noted that the restuarant's plant-based menu impacted wine sales.

Eleven Madison Park Is Bringing Back Meat

Four years after adopting a plant-based tasting menu, chef Daniel Humm’s world-famous Grand Award winner is adding poultry and seafood back to some dishes. Plus, Thomas Keller opens a burger pop-up in Napa Valley

Aug 21, 2025

Agni is named after the Hindu god of fire, fitting for a restaurant centered on a wood-fired grill.

Restaurant Spotlight

Think You Know Midwestern Cooking? Agni Redefines It for Today

In Columbus, Ohio, chef Avishar Barua’s tasting-menu restaurant offers a new perspective on global cuisine, with an international wine list to match

Julia Larson

Aug 7, 2025

In Puglia, wine lovers can find wonderful wines and storybook villages, like Locorotondo.

Sommelier Roundtable

Wine-Country Travel Destinations You Shouldn’t Overlook: 10 Pro Picks

Top sommeliers share their favorite hidden-gem wine regions around the globe

Julia Larson

Aug 4, 2025

The renovated Waldorf Astoria in New York still offers glimpses into the past, like this piano once played by legendary composer Cole Porter.

The Waldorf Astoria Reopens in New York City, with Three New Restaurants

Lex Yard from Gamercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony, kaiseki restaurant Yoshoku and cocktail bar Peacock Alley all opened in the historic hotel after years of renovations

Julia Larson

Jul 24, 2025

Sommelier Mary Kennedy (center) leads the wine program at Mara in Minneapolis.

Restaurant Guides

11 Rising Star Restaurants to Watch in 2025

In boosting their already-excellent wine programs, these U.S. dining destinations were elevated to Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence status

Jul 24, 2025

Tellers offers diners the chance to enjoy world-class food and wine in a historic Art Deco space.

Restaurant Spotlight

Banking on Great Wine at Tellers in Oklahoma City

In a historic building downtown, Tellers serves Italian wood-fired fare alongside U.S. and Italian wines

Julia Larson

Jul 24, 2025

Sommeliers share their favorite budget rosés for any occasion, from Spanish Garnacha to Tuscan Sangiovese.

Sommelier Roundtable

The Best Rosés Under $30, According to Sommeliers

Top wine directors share their favorite budget blushes for year-round sipping

Julia Larson

Jul 18, 2025

<em>Tetelas</em> are Oaxacan in origin and consist of a homemade tortilla base filled with cheese and chiles.

Green Gold

New Mexico’s Campo shares a recipe spotlighting the region’s emblematic ingredient: green chiles

Aaron Romano

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

Lysielle Cariot opts for Comté when making her quiche Lorraine, as the cheese adds distinctive flavors and complexity to the dish.

Conquering Quiche

An irresistible recipe from Jacques and Lysielle Cariot of Grand Award winner Bleu Provence

David Gibbons

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

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Celebrating Fine Wine & Food

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken honors 2025’s Restaurant Award winners

Marvin R. Shanken

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

Chef Loïc Lobet (left) and wine director Frédéric Sénéchal (standing, right of the chef) provide guests at the chef’s table a personal experience at new Grand Award winner Le Bon Georges in Paris.

What’s Old Is New Again

The steak house is revitalized for today’s generation, while aged wines also draw new fans

Cassia Schifter

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

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