Remembering Michael Batterberry

Celebrating the trendsetting star of food, wine and culture 

Michael Batterberry, Ariane Batterberry and Marvin R. Shanken at the 20th anniversary celebration for Food Arts magazine in New York City.
Michael and Ariane Batterberry with Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken at the 20th anniversary celebration for Food Arts in 2008 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City (Evan Sung)

In this issue, Wine Spectator spotlights the iconic editor-in-chief of Food Arts magazine, Michael Batterberry. Explore the incredible life of one of food and wine journalism's pioneers in this issue’s cover story! 

Read Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken’s introduction to the Dec. 15, 2024, issue, where he fondly remembers working with Batterberry and highlights the most recent Champagne tasting report, this year’s holiday gift guide and more!

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