Meet the Sober Somm, Abe Zarate
For the wine director at New York City’s Crane Club, sobriety is a superpower that deepens his love of wine
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Taking over from veteran somm Kris Margerum, Marrapode is making an impact on a landmark cellar
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At the newly renovated Times Square restaurant and lounge, the wine and cocktails pro explains the magic behind this iconic …
For Master Sommelier June Rodil, a Restaurant Is a Love Letter
As CEO of Houston’s Goodnight Hospitality—the group behind restaurants March, Rosie Cannonball and Marigold Club—Rodil …
Making Wine Fun—and Doing Things the Hard Way—at Kitchen Istanbul in San Francisco
Wine director Joseph DiGrigoli talks about keeping markups low, sharing rare bottles and the big problem with Turkish wines
You’re Missing Out on Friuli—Frasca’s Carlin Karr Wants to Change That
The Restaurant Award–winning wine director shares her favorite underrated Italian wines, why Friulano cuisine is so …
How Camille Lindsley Queers the Wine Pairing at HAGS
The owner and wine director of the acclaimed New York City restaurant talks about working with Aldo Sohm and bringing …
Aged Riesling, Spam Musubi and True Hospitality
At Noreetuh in Manhattan’s East Village, co-owner Jin Ahn has created an oasis for German wine in a destination for …
“Wine Is My Passport”: A Chat with Vino Volo’s Larissa Dubose
The sommelier behind the wine-bar chain shares why airport dining has reached new heights, her favorite travel destinations …
Sommelier Talk: The Importance of a Well-Educated Staff
At Los Angeles’ Providence restaurant, wine director David Osenbach creates an award-winning experience by shopping ahead …
Emily Wines on Understanding the Heartland's Palate
How the resident Master Sommelier for Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants helps fuel wine culture in America's suburbs
Sommelier Talk: Austria-Born Katja Scharnagl’s New Canvas
At New York City’s buzzy Koloman, the former Le Bernardin sommelier shines a light on her native wine country