Julia Larson

Julia Larson

Assistant Editor

About

Julia Larson joined Wine Spectator in September 2022 as an editorial assistant. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism, she received her master's degree in food studies from New York University in 2024. She became assistant editor, specializing in food, restaurants and spirits coverage, in early 2025.

9 Highly Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2026
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9 Highly Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2026

From Chicago to Kyoto, keep an eye out for these dining and wine destinations, all opening …

Jan 22, 2026
Meet the Sober Somm, Abe Zarate
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Meet the Sober Somm, Abe Zarate

For the wine director at New York City’s Crane Club, sobriety is a superpower that deepens …

Jan 16, 2026
Lower Manhattan Tastemakers Open New Wine Bar, Stars
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Lower Manhattan Tastemakers Open New Wine Bar, Stars

The team behind noted New York restaurants Claud and Penny has created a “wine first” …

Jan 8, 2026
Our Top Feature Articles of 2025

Our Top Feature Articles of 2025

Our most-read stories on travel, restaurants and cooking, plus sommelier advice, winery …

Dec 30, 2025
Celebrity-Packed 2025 U.S. Open Showcases Wine and Cocktails

Celebrity-Packed 2025 U.S. Open Showcases Wine and Cocktails

Wine, cocktails and celebrities at the U.S. Open, plus Wine Spectator announces its 2025 …

Dec 31, 2025
5 Favorite Holiday Appetizers and Canapés to Get the Party Started
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5 Favorite Holiday Appetizers and Canapés to Get the Party Started

These wine-friendly bites are fantastic starters for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party

Dec 23, 2025
Work a Little Holiday Magic with This Frozen Eggnog Soufflé Recipe
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Work a Little Holiday Magic with This Frozen Eggnog Soufflé Recipe

Inn at Little Washington chef Patrick O’Connell turns a favorite winter drink into a …

Dec 17, 2025
Five Restaurant Openings to Watch
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Five Restaurant Openings to Watch

Exciting new openings this winter in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York

Dec 15, 2025
Netflix’s <em>Next Gen Chef</em> Brings the Future to the Table
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Netflix’s Next Gen Chef Brings the Future to the Table

A new cooking reality show offers a look inside the prestigious Culinary Institute of …

Dec 15, 2025