WINE SPECTATOR’S 2019 RESTAURANT AWARDS CELEBRATE CELLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
– Toptable Group’s Restaurants Recognized with Best of Award of Excellence –
Memorable dining experiences are truly a mark of excellence and Wine Spectator’s Annual Restaurant Awards exemplify those restaurants who have a passion for outstanding wine programs.
Toptable Group’s restaurants from Vancouver to Whistler were awarded the Best of Award of Excellence, including newcomers, Elisa and Il Caminetto. Chosen amongst just over 1200 restaurants worldwide, the ‘Best of’ accolade is one of three levels that recognize extensive selections with significant vintage depth and excellent breadth across multiple wine regions. Toptable Group’s commitment to its various wine programs speak to each Wine Director’s focus on vintages that highlight the kitchen’s unique style of cooking.
Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar
Jason Kawaguchi, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2000
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Italy, and Canada
Il Caminetto
Leagh Barkley, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence, 2019
Wine Strengths: Tuscany, Piedmont, Italy, and Canada
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
William Mulholland, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2016
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, Canada, Bordeaux, California, Tuscany, and Piedmont
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Shane Taylor, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2016
Wine Strengths: Tuscany, Piedmont, Italy, Canada, and California
Elisa
Franco Michienzi, Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence, 2019
Wine Strengths: California and France
West Restaurant + Bar
Owen Knowlton, Restaurant and Wine Director
Best of Award of Excellence since 2003
Wine Strengths: Bordeaux, France, California, Italy, and Canada
Full details regarding the 2019 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards list can be found at Restaurants.WineSpectator.com where visitors can search and access exclusive content about the recipients.
ABOUT TOPTABLE
One of Canada’s leading hospitality groups, Toptable Group has eight elegant yet approachable restaurants in Vancouver and Whistler: Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar and The Cellar by Araxi, Bar Oso, Il Caminetto, CinCin