Underbelly
Chef Chris Shepherd is Houston's first chef to win a James Beard Award in nearly 20 years. Shepherd's food draws from Houston's rich ethnic scene, which means sommelier Matthew Pridgen…
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Le Baron Rouge
Located close to the Aligre market, Le Baron Rouge is a quintessential, no-nonsense wine bar. Here the focus is low-frills, inexpensive wine in a boisterous setting. Rustic charcuterie and cheese…
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Trou Normand
From the team behind Bar Agricole, Trou Normand is a mecca for French spirits and housemade charcuterie. And the name is a reference to the calvados drunk in between courses or…
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Bergamot
This Somerville bistro, neighborhood-y as it may seem, is home to one of the city's most extensive and diverse wine lists, helmed by Kai Gagnon, formerly of Craigie on Main.…
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Oleana
One of Cambridge's most established restaurants, Oleana's wine program has seen a number of talented people at the helm. Currently it's Lauren Friel, who manages a list that features a…
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Bacchanal
New Orleans’ famous backyard party began as much as a haven for budding wine geeks as a live music, under-the-radar bacchanalia. Prices reflect the DIY experience (the “list” is literally…
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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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Bay Grape
Run by young husband-and-wife team Josiah Baldivino (of the Michael Mina Group) and Stevie Stacionis, Bay Grape is equal parts wine shop and tasting room. The selection ranges from cider to Belgian…
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Litro
Litro is basically a neighborhood café with wine list is composed exclusively of artisanal wines from small producers—exclusively from Italy and France—with spectacular, handcrafted cheeses and cured meats to match.…
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The Best Places to Drink Wine in Philadelphia
Over the past couple decades, Philadelphia has often felt like a town struggling to identify its relationship with wine. Strict liquor laws have always made it a difficult place to…
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