Bar Boulud
Deep and curated with a consistent, confident point of view, Michael Madrigale's New York version of a French brasserie list had become a modern classic in New York long before Amanda Smeltz, formerly of Roberta's,…
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Atrium
Tucked in the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge, Atrium is one of the more unlikely restaurants to boast a list of this depth and value. Helmed by Master Sommelier Alexander…
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St. Anselm
A railroad room with a small bar on one end and a chef's counter on the other, St. Anselm doesn't look like much from the outset. But Joe Carroll's reinvention of…
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The Best Places to Drink Wine in Houston
Houston's wine scene is in the midst of a rapid evolution. Where once only expense-account wine lists dominated, the city has cultivated a scene full of bright, young sommeliers taking…
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The Best Places to Drink Wine in LA
It's an exciting time for wine in Los Angeles. Thanks to a growing crop of young wine talent and restaurateurs putting wine back in the spotlight, Los Angeles is no…
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Pops For Champagne
This Chicago mainstay has been around for more than 30 years, and for good reason. With five full pages dedicated to sparkling wine Pops is, well, for champagne. While the…
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Sepia
From the craft cocktails to the choice of stemware to the table spacing, this gorgeous, Michelin-starred restaurant—which was built from a late-19th-century printing shop—hits all the right notes. While it…
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Lula Café
Lula is the kind of neighborhood place everyone dreams of having around the corner. The food is insightful and seasonal, but simple and comforting enough that you wouldn't mind eating…
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Rootstock
Rootstock has the classic “3rd place”—or home-away-from-home—vibe, with its mismatched furniture, comfort food and great drinks at low prices. In addition to having a wine list that is any wine…
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The Purple Pig
If you’re on The Mag Mile and want something other than the run-of-the-mill restaurant experience, then The Purple Pig—a collaboration between three beloved chefs, including Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia—is your…
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