Calling all wine lovers! Noted vino publication Wine Spectator recently published its list of Restaurant Award winners featuring several Main Line recipients. Wine culture is deeply entrenched in the Main Line and Philadelphia suburbs, given the many vineyards and wineries located across the area.
There are three tiers in Wine Spectator’s award system. The “Award of Excellence” tier features restaurants that have at least 90 selections from a well-chosen assortment of producers. The “Best of Award of Excellence” restaurants display depth across multiple wine-growing regions, with at least 350 selections. The “Grand Award” tier, awarded to only 96 restaurants nationwide, goes to restaurants with over 1,000 selections of wine and uncompromising commitment to the quality of their program.
Eight Main Line area restaurants made the list, and two won second-tier awards for “Best of Award of Excellence.” So grab your glass and get ready to savor a glass of vino at these restaurants offering excellent breadth of choice and a commitment to quality grapes that satisfy wine lovers around the western suburbs.
Award of Excellence
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
200 Main St., King of Prussia
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With nearly a dozen locations across the Northeast, Steve DeFillipo’s Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in King of Prussia is one of the more exclusive Award of Excellence winners.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
670 W Dekalb Pke., King of Prussia
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Serving up seafood and over 95 distinct selections, Eddie V’s in King of Prussia is a four-year Award of Excellence winner focusing on wines from California and France. Look to pair its vintages with a wide variety of East and West Coast oysters and mouthwatering fish and shellfish.
Fogo de Chao
155 Main St. Building L, King of Prussia
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This South American steakhouse chain is known for its Rodízio-style prix-fixe menu. Naturally, it focuses on South American selections, primarily from Argentina and Chile. Come here for delights from a seven-year Wine Spectator veteran and healthy cuts of meat.
Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen
1109 W. Baltimore Pke., Media
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Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen focuses primarily on vintages from California and France. Serving up Asian fusion and taking home a Best of the Main Line Award for dumplings, Margaret Kuo’s was previously an award winner for over a decade at the now-closed Wayne location.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse
640 W Dekalb Pke. Ste. 1250, King of Prussia
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With dozens of locations across the United States, Morton’s has a dedicated sommelier team consisting of wine professionals who maintain a vibrant culture and wine list with nearly 300 selections from which to choose. A Wine Spectator recipient since 2016, Morton’s specializes in bottles from California and the United States.
Seasons 52
160 N Gulph Rd. #101, King of Prussia
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Offering a more refined selection of around 90 wines, Seasons 52 serves upscale American cuisine. Its shorter list and seasonal menu mean a selection more tailored and thoughtful than many other entries. Those aiming for a relaxed evening will find it in the 52 wines by the glass.
Best of Award of Excellence
Teca
191 S Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square
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A first-year recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, Teca offers 450 unique selections. Focusing on bottles from France, California and Italy to pair with classic Italian cuisine, this location has over 12,000 bottles in stock.
The Capital Grille
236 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia
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With so much floor space, The Capital Grille is capable of housing an inventory of approximately 4,000 bottles and 350 individual selections. Specializing in both new and old world wines, The Capital Grille boasts selections from “nearly every wine-growing region on earth.”
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