ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar has received Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence, recognizing its exceptional wine program. The honor places the Grove Arcade venue among just 11 Asheville restaurants awarded this distinction.
The Award of Excellence is part of Wine Spectator’s annual Restaurant Awards, which highlight top global restaurants for their wine offerings. This year, 3,811 restaurants worldwide earned awards across three levels, with Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar achieving the entry-level Award of Excellence.
“We are honored for our dedicated staff to be recognized by Wine Spectator,” Donna Wright, co-owner of Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar, said in a news release. “We are extremely proud to be in the company of the 11 outstanding Asheville restaurants named. All of us demonstrate that our ‘beer city’ can also boast about its significant wine scene.”…