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Four restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan, have been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for their excellent wine service, selection and food pairing. These establishments include Blue LLama Jazz Club, The Earle, Paesano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, and Weber’s Restaurant. Of these, The Earle has consistently received the Best of Award of Excellence annually since 1999, and the other three restaurants are also repeat winners of the Award of Excellence.
Ann Arbor Eateries Earn Accolades in Wine Spectator Magazine
For wine lovers in Ann Arbor, Michigan – rejoice! Four local dining establishments have been recognized as Restaurant Award winners by Wine Spectator magazine.
Blue LLama Jazz Club, The Earle, Paesano’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, and Weber’s Restaurant have each garnered acclaim from the international magazine for their exceptional wine services, diverse selection of wines, and perfect pairing with the food served.
The Earle is among 1,531 global restaurants to secure a Best of Award of Excellence, a distinction they’ve received since 1999. Blue LLama Jazz Club, Weber’s and Paesano’s also have a history of winning, each earning an Award of Excellence.
This year, only 3,777 restaurants worldwide received awards in three categories: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award.
Wine Spectator’s Reviews on Ann Arbor Eateries
Blue LLama Jazz Club (314 S Main St.) is lauded for its wine strengths in California and France and serves American and regional cuisine. The wine director at this establishment is Bryan Rosenblithe.
The Earle (121 W Washington St.) is highly rated for its Bordeaux, Piedmont, Tuscany, Italy, Rhône, and California wines. The restaurant serves French and Italian cuisine, with Caitlin Buquet as wine director and Kevin Hobart as sommelier.
Paesano’s Restaurant & Wine Bar (3411 Washtenaw Ave.) is commended for its excellent selection of Italian wines. The cuisine served here is Italian, and the wine director is Justin King.
Weber’s Restaurant (3050 Jackson Rd.) is known for its Californian and French wine strengths. They serve American and steak house cuisine, with Ken Weber as wine director and Brian Weber as sommelier.
View the complete list of winners here.
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