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Should I refill my own wineglass, or ask the host or server to?

May 23, 2022

At Villa Eva, diners can enjoy local specialties, the Günter Grass’s Pantry” menu or the restaurant’s traditional coffee in the secluded garden.

Restaurant Spotlight: Villa Eva

Hidden gem on the Baltic serves seasonal, upscale riffs on traditional Polish cuisine

May 19, 2022

Designer Ken Fulk took inspiration from legendary nightclubs of the 1980s to create the look for the bar at Dirty French Steakhouse.

Major Food Group Debuts Dirty French Steakhouse in Miami; Daniel Boulud Opens Le Gratin in New York

The team of Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick are expanding their presence in the booming Miami dining-and-wine scene; a new casual French spot joins Daniel Boulud's Manhattan portfolio

May 19, 2022

As beverage director, Cara De Lavallade has expanded Enchantment's California-dominated wine list to include more selections from Old World regions like Bordeaux, Piedmont, Tuscany and Rioja, while also introducing guests to more unusual selections.

Elevating the Wine Experience in Sedona

Cara De Lavallade on broadening Enchantment Resort’s wine program, championing Arizona wine and her biggest guest pet peeve

May 10, 2022

San Francisco–based chef Dominique Crenn is sharing her recipe for pain de mie; home bakers can buy a kit to participate in the charity event.

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Dominique Crenn Spearheads Ukraine Fundraiser

The Chefs for Unity “breaking bread challenge,” bringing together famous chefs and home bakers, will support World Central Kitchen’s hunger-relief efforts. Plus the Restaurant Award–winning Eddie V's comes to New Jersey

May 5, 2022

From a chef who has helped create a distinctive Texan cuisine, Waters is located in the pedestrian-friendly Sundance Square district of Fort Worth.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Waters Restaurant

Downtown Fort Worth mainstay serves fresh seafood to Cowtown diners

Kenny Martin

May 4, 2022

Enjoy fairway views and an extensive wine program at Stillwater Bar & Grill.

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15 Hole-in-One Wine Restaurants

Tee up a top dining experience at these golf destinations

May 4, 2022

Beverage director Robin Wright used to turn to red Burgundy for tables ordering fish and meat dishes; now that she’s at Italian restaurant Ci Siamo, she’s suggesting Nerello Mascalese reds and Montepulciano rosé.

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Sommelier Roundtable: What’s the Most Versatile Wine?

8 sommeliers divulge their go-to bottles when faced with a diverse mix of flavors and palates

Kristen Bieler

Apr 29, 2022

Ask Dr. Vinny

Is it OK to bring a bottle of rosé to dinner at a restaurant?

Apr 25, 2022

Little Saint, housed in a space formerly used by a restaurant-market called Shed, will offer a café, a grocery and a wine shop, with design elements created by local artists and artisans.

Turning Tables

DuMol Owners Open Environment-Focused Little Saint Restaurant in Sonoma County

Operated by the owners of Grand Award winner SingleThread Farms, the new Healdsburg restaurant will feature a plant-based menu and a wine list that emphasizes sustainability; plus, California’s iconic Silver Oak winery kicks off a 12-city wine and food tour at Osteria Mozza

Apr 21, 2022

Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona, which holds a <i>Wine Spectator </i>Grand Award for its wine list, attracts a crowd of locals, including area wine producers, and visitors.

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Restaurants and Bars We Love in Italy

Our editors recommend where to dine and drink throughout the country, from Grand Award–winning destinations to local spots frequented by winemakers and casual snack stops

Apr 21, 2022

Argentina-born sommelier Paz Levinson oversees the wine programs for chef Anne-Sophie Pic's restaurant group, which includes two Best of Award of Excellence winners.

Sommelier Talk

How Paz Levinson Climbed the Ranks of the World's Finest Restaurants

One phone call and a short stint in a food documentary led the Argentinian sommelier to a role with one of France's most esteemed chefs

Shawn Zylberberg

Apr 20, 2022

Villa d’Este sits right along the famed Lake Como in northern Italy.

Travel

9 Italian Hotels We Love

Our editors recommend where to stay in Italy, from the grand to the avant-garde

Apr 12, 2022

Chef José Andres (right) assists at a food truck that is participating in the Ukrainian relief effort in Mlyny, Poland.

Turning Tables

José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Provide Aid to Ukrainians

Famed Spanish chef’s charitable group and its partners have served more than 5 million meals to refugees and those within the war-torn country

Collin Dreizen

Apr 7, 2022

Chef Mitsunobu Nagae's tasting menus at l'Abeille include dishes such as grilled beef with asparagus in a coffee-Madeira sauce.

Turning Tables

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Alum Debuts L’Abeille in New York City

Chef Mitsunobu Nagae offers delicate French cuisine in an intimate Tribeca space

Taylor McBride

Apr 7, 2022

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Should I refill my own wineglass, or ask the host or server to?

Restaurant Spotlight: Villa Eva

Major Food Group Debuts Dirty French Steakhouse in Miami; Daniel Boulud Opens Le Gratin in New York

Elevating the Wine Experience in Sedona

Dominique Crenn Spearheads Ukraine Fundraiser

Restaurant Spotlight: Waters Restaurant

15 Hole-in-One Wine Restaurants

Sommelier Roundtable: What’s the Most Versatile Wine?

Is it OK to bring a bottle of rosé to dinner at a restaurant?

DuMol Owners Open Environment-Focused Little Saint Restaurant in Sonoma County

Restaurants and Bars We Love in Italy

How Paz Levinson Climbed the Ranks of the World's Finest Restaurants

9 Italian Hotels We Love

José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Provide Aid to Ukrainians

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Alum Debuts L’Abeille in New York City

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