When Jen Ziskin, wine director at the restaurant Punch Bowl in Brookline, Mass., thought about how to appeal to a wider circle of customers for her establishment, she looked to history. "While I V was reading about the taverns in the late 1800s, I found repeated references to female innkeepers and barmaids. It was a respectable job for women to have back then." In those days, most wines would have been served in inns and taverns, and many of those businesses were staffed by women, who were barred from many other professions.
Ziskin thought, how better to celebrate these hospitality workers and also engage customers in conversation about the wine list? So she built an entire wine list of women winemakers, producers, and vineyard managers. "My list is set up so the woman's name is first and that is followed by the name of the wine."
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of a lingering pandemic, many restaurants have done the opposite of backing down. They are innovating and welcoming new customers. We are thrilled at the chance to honor them for their achievements and perseverance. This year, 3,169 restaurants earned one of Wine Spectator's three awards for their commitment to all things wine.
The Award of Excellence is given to establishments offering thoughtfully chosen lists containing both quality and diverse selections that are compatible with the restaurant's style and menu. Generally, these lists average around 100 options but can be much larger. This year, 1,782 restaurants received an Award of Excellence.
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New Zealand's Success Story
From small beginnings, the country’s wines have ascended to global prominence
Wine Is Healthiest Choice for Drinkers
Decades of research has linked light to moderate drinking, especially of wine, to a range of health benefits.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Crust
“Dough is always the hardest challenge for any home chef,” explains chef and restaurateur Tony Gemignani. “But it’s the foundation of any great pizza.”
SEAVEY VINEYARD
In Napa’s Conn Valley, a family-run winery marches to its own drum
CALIFORNIA RHONES Show Their Range
RECENT VINTAGES DELIVER EXCELLENT REDS AND WHITES IN AN ARRAY OF STYLES
Tuscany Comes of Age
Anchored by the 2021 vintage, Tuscan reds set a new standard of quality
The Absolute Best Places to Eat and Drink in America
PROFILES OF THE 63 WINE SPECTATOR GRAND AWARD WINNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY, AS THE PROGRAM MARKS ITS 44TH YEAR
Events- A Grand Tour for Wine Spectator- a perfect day with an evening of outstanding wines.
A young couple in shorts and festival shirts sped into the ballroom of the New Orleans Marriott on a mission.
Big Wine Players Target Pinot Noir - Plenty of small winery owners are cashing out, either because they're looking to retire or they see selling as the best way to keep their label growing
Plenty of small winery owners are cashing out, either because they’re looking to retire or they see selling as the best way to keep their label growing
Restaurant Awards- Lazy Bear- Lazy Bear bills itself as a modern American dinner party. But it's so much more.
Lazy Bear bills itself as a modern American dinner party. But it’s so much more. This Mission District restaurant effortlessly strips away the formality of a multicourse dinner and replaces it with conviviality, nostalgia and curiosity. With reverence for time and place, Lazy Bear is an ode to California where guests dine in concert with the season and can explore diverse wines, including an impressive collection of older California vintages.
