Sipping on Success
Wine Spectator, an American lifestyle magazine focused on wine ratings, recently released its 2024 Restaurant Awards, honoring exceptional wine programs throughout the United States. In this publication, 27 New Orleans restaurants were honored for their dedication and excellence surrounding wine culture.
The New Orleans restaurants highlighted in the 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards and their corresponding wine directors/sommeliers are:
Brennan's Restaurant, Sam Bortugno
Briquette, Anna Tusa
Chemin a La Mer, Emily Kitzmiller
Clancy's, Brian Larson and Brad Hollingsworth
Commander's Palace, Dan Davis, Zachary Krengle, and Jimmy Guardiola
Desi Vega's Steakhouse, Kathy LeBoeuf
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Barry Himel
Effervescence, Crystal CoCo Hinds
Emeril's, Ed Gardiner & Mathew Grego
Fogo de Chão
Gabrielle Restaurant, Gabrielle Sonnier
Galatoire's, Morgan Fouss
Galatoire's 33 Bar and Steak, Morgan Fouss
GW Fins, Terrance Green
Jack Rose, Logan Hallmark
Josephine Estelle, Jaime Szczepanski
Justine, Bryce Faucheaux
MaMou Restaurant, Lily Stagg
Meril, Marcus Benoit
Miss River, Blake Baudier
Mr. B's Bistro, Robert Wailes
Ralph's On The Park, Arthur Hudson and Braithe Tidwell
Tableau, Barry Himel
The Country Club, Kyle Godwin
The Grill Room, John Mitchell
The Pelican Club, Richard Hughes
NOLA Loves Wine
With countless wine lovers residing in New Orleans, it's no wonder why events like the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience have enjoyed success in the city year after year. So if you're on the hunt for a deliciously prepared meal and a carefully crafted wine program, check out some of these fantastic local restaurants for a fine dining adventure.
For more information on Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, visit winespectator.com.
