Vedge
This pioneering vegan restaurant was not only among the first upscale restaurants to showcase a small, focused wine list, but owner and wine director Kate Jacoby was also one of…
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petruce et al.
Wine director Tim Kweeder is one of the city’s most outspoken proponents of natural wine. As such, the list here is an ever-changing carousel of off-the-beaten path naturalists that would…
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Panorama
While a Guinness World Record for most wines by the glass (150, priced from $8.50 to $50 per glass) is worth a visit to Panorama alone, the real draw here is the reserve…
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Volvér
One of the jewels of chef Jose Garces’ restaurant group, Volvér offers molecular-driven food, a sleek modern bar and one of the best selections of Champagne and sparkling wine in…
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Vetri
Chef Marc Vetri’s 30-seat Italian flagship restaurant has made waves nationally for years, even prompting food writer Alan Richman to ask, “Is this the best Italian restaurant in America?” Despite…
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Lacroix
Nestled in one of the city’s most elegant settings (the luxury Rittenhouse Hotel), this legendary Philly dining room has withstood the ebb and flow of dining trends with timeless sophistication.…
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Vernick Food & Drink
Greg Vernick earned 2017 “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” honors from the James Beard Foundation for his innovative cooking, splitting the difference between homey familiarity and flawless execution. But his restaurant’s equally…
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Jet
Jet's owner/wine director Jill Weber is an Archaeologist by trade, and carries her professional penchant for the unknown and the unexplored to her wine list. The by the glass selection—which…
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Tria
Philadelphia was a vastly different wine landscape when Tria served its first glass ten years ago. Since then, they've not only been instrumental in reshaping Philly wine culture, but they’ve…
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Cesare al Casaletto
After a career in fine dining, sommelier Leonardo Vignoli—who splits his time between the floor and the kitchen—opened this neo-trattoria in Rome’s Gianicolense district. The menu offers all the Roman…
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