Terroni
Terroni is the everyman's Italian restaurant, consistently churning out great pizza and handmade pasta to neighborhood regulars. Wine director and partner Max Stefanelli, who hails from Bologna, boldly builds the…
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Bestia
Down a deserted-looking street in the outer reaches of the Arts District lies one of LA's most popular restaurants. With a wine list that sports categories like "Wiggle. Wiggle. Wiggle"…
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The Tasting Kitchen
Venice's Abbott Kinney Blvd. has a few destination spots on its strip, but The Tasting Kitchen's excellent list full of French winners and other high acid, old-world wines is a…
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Salt’s Cure
Everything served at Salt's Cure is California-grown, including their wine list. In fact, save for a few select wines from Oregon, it's all cool-kid California, all the time. The list,…
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a.kitchen
This chic restaurant off Rittenhouse Square occupies one of the choicest locations in Philly, below a luxury hotel across from Center City’s busiest public park. Power lunchers and wine professionals…
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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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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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