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Archive for August, 2017

Ousia

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The new sister restaurant to Molyvos (which boasts the largest Greek wine list in the U.S.) also incorporates wines from Spain, France and Italy. Read more

The Carlton

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The food is hearty at this 33-year-old establishment, and a minimal markup on the global wine list encourages exploration of this 800-plus-selection cellar. Read more

Aureole

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Aureole reopened this year after a renovation. The new space has a cozy lounge, approachable dining room and exclusive terrace. Read more

Bar Ferdinand

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Much of Chef/Co-owner Matt Dillon's food comes from his Vashon Island farm. Sommelier/Co-owner Marc Papineau maintains a focus on small producers. Read more

The Catbird Seat

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Chef Ryan Poli and his brother, Matthew, the beverage director, launched a Tuesday Test Kitchen initiative at their highbrow, 22-seat eatery. Read more

Taberna de Haro

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Here, Spanish wine specialist Deborah Hansen is currently loving cool-climate bottlings from Ribeira Sacra and Ribeiro, and a Sherry list of 84 selections. Read more

Rustic Canyon

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Wine Director Kathryn Coker has recently added a number of back-vintage and high-end trophy wines. Yet, the list still favors small, independent producers. Read more

Ava Gene’s

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The wine list may be sourced from Italy, but Ava Gene’s Italian dishes feature ingredients as local as its own garden. Read more

The Barn at Blackberry Farm

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Andy Chabot oversees the stellar list pairing wine with Southern dishes that use ingredients plucked from their own gardens. Read more

La Sirena

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This breezy trattoria from Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich combines a proper dining room serving pan-Italian cuisine with a separate tapas bar. Read more