NEW YORK, June 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Enthusiast Magazine has announced the second release of the August Restaurant Issue dedicated to presenting America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2012. The editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine have scoured the country for the ultimate in wine dining. These 100 restaurants stood out to Wine Enthusiast's editors because of their innovative menus, excellent hospitality and extraordinary wine service, each with a unique ambiance.
This year, the list contains nearly one-third entirely new restaurants receiving this prestigious award. The 100 Best Wine Restaurants issue offers an insider's take on dining trends, with both chef and sommelier interviews, chef recipes and the restaurants' perfect wine and food pairings, some of which may surprise you. Organized by region, all 100 restaurants are split between Northeast, Central, South and West portions of the United States.
W.E. 's America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2012 Issue's Top Five Features
- Pig Roasts: the pet project of top chefs across the country
- Onsite Gardens: cocktails and dishes that are truly homegrown
- Burgers: an American classic and a perfect wine-pairing partner
- Large-Format Bottles: a return to luxe wine service
- The Map: a hunger-inducing roadmap of culinary & vinous delights
"We are thrilled to name our second list of 100 amazing restaurants chosen from Wine Enthusiast's editorial perspective for our readers," stated Editor & Publisher of Wine Enthusiast Adam Strum. "We feel that wine is as important as the food it is paired with in restaurant service, and we're delighted to give recognition to those establishments who are achieving great heights with this wonderful marriage of superb cuisine and the perfect bottle. It is with tremendous pride and pleasure that we honor these 100 restaurants with this esteemed award."
As the ultimate magazine in wine lifestyle and enjoyment, Wine Enthusiast is proud to present this editor-driven restaurant issue to recognize America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants which will be available online next week and in-home on July 2nd, 2012. Our online edition, available at www.winemag.com, includes an expanded digital version, featuring an interactive map, and chef-deemed "Riot Dishes" – dishes that would cause a riot if taken off the menu. Be sure to join the conversation and follow @WineEnthusiast on Twitter with the hashtag #100BestRestos.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine educates and entertains readers about wine and the wine lifestyle in an accessible and user-friendly way. Published 12 times per year, the magazine's readership is more than 800,000. The magazine and its Buying Guide with more than 100,000 ratings and reviews are available online. The Mandarin digital edition of Wine Enthusiast premiered its first issue in May 2012. The magazine hosts signature Wine Enthusiast events for both consumer ("Toast of the Town") and trade ("Wine Star Awards"). www.WineMag.com
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