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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in America
This issue spotlights Wine Spectator’s 63 Grand Award winners across the United States. Beyond their world-class wine lists, these restaurants deliver outstanding dining experiences and can be found in all corners of the nation, from the Northeast to the West Coast and everywhere in between. Dive into America’s top food and wine destinations in this issue’s cover story!
Plus, get tasting reports on New Zealand, Rhône-style wines across California and Tuscany’s 2021 vintage.
Cover Stories
The Absolute Best Places to Eat and Drink in America
Grand Award Winners of the West
Grand Award Winners of the Northeast
Grand Award Winners of the South
Tasting Reports
Tuscany Comes of Age
Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany
California Rhônes Show Their Range
Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes
New Zealand’s Success Story
Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand
Features
Grapevine
Wine Is Healthiest Choice for Drinkers
Champagne Fizzles, Prosecco Pops
In Pursuit of the Perfect Crust
Howard Backen’s Legacy
Departments
America’s Finest Tables
Worth the Wait
A Grand Kind of Crazy
Widow Clicquot Film Offers a Bubbly Blend of Fact and Fiction
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