Restaurants & Bars
3 Bucks County Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year's list.
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Coronavirus has brought unique challenges to restaurants in Bucks County. Despite the hardships, more than one local spot still shone in the last year, earning a 2021 Restaurant Award from Wine Spectator magazine.
The annual Restaurant Awards honor excellence in restaurant wine lists, as well as those who have demonstrated passion and devoted extensive resources to creating outstanding wine programs. This year’s awards are featured in the Aug. 31 issue of Wine Spectator.
The list typically gives us a generous glimpse at the best spots in Bucks County. This year, three restaurants in our county earned a nod from Wine Spectator.
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More than 2,900 restaurants in 50 states and 72 countries and territories earned awards this year. The awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award.
The Grand Award is Wine Spectator’s most prestigious honor, given to the world’s most elite wine programs. There are 100 Grand Award winners currently, each with profiles online.
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Typically, recipients of the Grand Award offer at least 1,000 or more wine selections, showcasing “immense depth and breadth of regions, producers, vintages and bottle formats.” All Grand Award winners must also pass a rigorous inspection of their restaurants, including the wine cellars.
Three new restaurants won the Grand Award this year: Brennan's in New Orleans, Le Bernardin in New York and SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg, California.
Check out the restaurants in Bucks County that earned nods for excellence this year:
- Nektar, 8. W Mechanic St, New Hope: Award of Excellence
- Odette's, 274 S. River Road, New Hope: Award of Excellence
- Spinnerstown Hotel Restaurant & Taprooom, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd, Quakertown: Award of Excellence
See all winners of this year’s Wine Spectator awards.
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