Wine Spectator’s 2019 Restaurant Awards Celebrate Cellars from Around the World
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WINE SPECTATOR’S 2019 RESTAURANT AWARDS CELEBRATE CELLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
– Toptable Group’s Restaurants Recognized with Best of Award of Excellence –
Vancouver, BC (July 8th, 2019) – Memorable dining experiences are truly a mark of excellence and Wine Spectator’s Annual Restaurant Awards exemplify those restaurants who have a passion for outstanding wine programs.
Toptable Group’s restaurants from Vancouver to Whistler were awarded the Best of Award of Excellence, including newcomers, Elisa, and Il Caminetto. Chosen amongst just over 1200 restaurants worldwide, the ‘Best of’ accolade is one of three levels that recognize extensive selections with significant vintage depth and excellent breadth across multiple wine regions. Toptable Group’s commitment to its various wine programs speak to each Wine Director’s focus on vintages that highlight the kitchen’s unique style of cooking.
Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar
Jason Kawaguchi, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2000
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Italy, and Canada
Il Caminetto
Leagh Barkley, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence, 2019
Wine Strengths: Tuscany, Piedmont, Italy, and Canada
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
William Mulholland, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2016
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, Canada, Bordeaux, California, Tuscany, and Piedmont
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Shane Taylor, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2016
Wine Strengths: Tuscany, Piedmont, Italy, Canada, and California
Elisa
Franco Michienzi, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence, 2019
Wine Strengths: California and France
West Restaurant + Bar
Owen Knowlton, Restaurant and Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2003
Wine Strengths: Bordeaux, France, California, Italy, and Canada
Full details regarding the 2019 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards list can be found at Restaurants.WineSpectator.com where visitors can search and access exclusive content about the recipients.
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SUGGESTED TWEET:
Congrats to all the 2019 @WineSpectator award winners and cheers to the passion for wine! #WSRestaurantAward
ABOUT TOPTABLE GROUP:
One of Canada’s leading hospitality groups, Toptable Group has eight elegant yet approachable restaurants in Vancouver and Whistler: Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar and The Cellar by Araxi, Bar Oso, Il Caminetto, CinCin Ristorante, Blue Water Cafe, Elisa, West Restaurant, and Thierry Cafe. More information can be found online at www.toptable.ca.
ABOUT WINE SPECTATOR:
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews of more than 15,000 wines each year. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Judy Ahola
Director of Communications
Toptable Group
judy.ahola@toptable.ca
604 836 8005