Glastonbury Restaurant Again Recognized By Major Wine Authority

GLASTONBURY, CT — Wine Spectator, recognized as a world authority on wine, has unveiled the winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine, and a culinary favorite in north central Connecticut — and specifically Glastonbury — is on the list.

Twohopewell is among 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally that have been recognized.

"The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant openings surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are investing in their wine programs," Wine Spectator Editor and Publisher Marvin R. Shanken said. "Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I'm pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists."

Twohopewell is located at 2 Hopewell Road in South Glastonbury. It received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.

The restaurant has been recognized for its wines from California, France and Italy. It's been a consistent presence on the list since 2010. The wine director is Bill Driggs, the chef is Chase Golemon and the owner is Bill Driggs,

Check out the full wine list here.

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,150; 1,531; and 96 winners this year in each respective category.

This year, Wine Spectator has granted four new Grand Awards: Grasing's in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA; Lazy Bear in San Francisco, CA; Le Bistro de l’Hôtel in Beaune, France; and The Yeatman in Porto, Portugal.

The Restaurant Awards issue includes exclusive profiles on each winner and the talent behind each of the wine collections that earned them this honor.

Also featured in Wine Spectator's special Restaurant Awards issue: How today's restaurants are reinvesting in the future by rebuilding their wine programs and partnering for success with wineries and winemakers to deepen relationships and lay the groundwork for continued growth.

The Restaurant Awards issue, which features chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud on the cover, becomes available to readers July 9th.