COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Wine Spectator has recognized 12 Columbus-area restaurants in their 2026 Restaurant Awards, setting them apart for their excellence in wine service.
Wine Spectator, a publication that examines the world of wine, unveiled the list of 4,012 Restaurant Award Winners Thursday, who were recognized for “exemplifying excellence in wine service around the globe”, according to a media release.
“The restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about when, how and what they drink. As wine drinkers grow more mindful, restaurants are adapting with creative wine programs,” Marvin R. Shanken, Chairman and CEO of Wine Spectator, said in a media release. “Congratulations to the 4,012 restaurants that earned a Restaurant Award and continue to elevate the wine experience for guests around the world. We raise a glass to your success.”
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The Restaurant Awards have been recognizing dining destinations with remarkable wine service for nearly five decades, and focus on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award. See the latest headlines from NBC4 in the video player above.…