“That’s what’s important: What are you eating?” she says. Since sommeliers know both the wine list and restaurant menu like the back of their hand, understanding what the table has ordered ...

This means that a wine director can only add a small percentage of new selections to tailor the list to the menu or location. Jorge Mendoza (J.M.): When approaching a wine list for a new ...

The menu at Barr Seco, from creative director Olivia ... Mix and match a few plates to share, paired with a selection from the natural wine list for a 10/10 date. Reservations for this hot spot ...

It's easy to get overwhelmed by information on the menu, but here's how to decode ... We can’t all be sommeliers so sometimes a wine list is intimidating. I was introduced to the grape by ...

"These wine lists, which should offer at least 90 selections, feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Whether ...

But the sumptuous setting and the strength of the wine list and dinner menu make Avegno a destination in its own right. The wine list, heavily French, is refreshingly accessible (most bottles are ...

There are two tasting menus, as well as an a la carte menu, and an eclectic wine list, but don’t miss the creative cocktails built around ingredients like walnuts, butter, and carob. Over the ...