Cassia Schifter

New York

Director of Restaurant Awards / Associate Tasting Coordinator at Wine Spectator

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Wine Spectator Reveals Its Award Winners

4 days ago | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

This year, restaurants seem to be looking back to the classics, as wine list trends reflect the best of the past-whether that means featuring more Old World or Old World-style wines, showcasing older vintages or including wines made from old-vine sites and historical, nearly extinct grape varieties. We are also seeing a resurgence of old-school steakhouses. "What's old is new again" seems to be the overarching vibe of 2025, as represented by this year's winners.
Who Just Earned the World's Highest Honor for Restaurant Wine Programs?

1 week ago | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

Exceptional wine lists are a testament to the dedication of wine directors, sommeliers and restaurant owners. Crafting an exceptional wine list demands diligent effort-balancing culinary pairings, pricing strategies, ambiance and diverse customer preferences. A restaurant must demonstrate unwavering commitment to achieve the highest standards in wine offerings, cellar management and service.
The absolute best places to eat and drink in America

Oct 16, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Cassia Schifter

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How Did Jimmy Butler Spend His Summer Off? Tasting Wine in Burgundy

Sep 10, 2024 | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

It’s no secret that Jimmy Butler loves wine and has a particular appreciation for Pinot Noir. The forward for the Miami Heat has been known to travel with a case of Pinot bottles to places including the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 NBA bubble. And while he did not make the US Olympic team this year, why go to Paris when you can tour the Côte d’Or? Butler used his free time this offseason to further his wine passion with a trip to Burgundy.
Prospering with wine: the 2024 Restaurant Awards: Restaurant wine programs are energizing dining rooms everywhere, reflecting a renewed investment in creative, well-chosen lists

Sep 2, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Cassia Schifter

Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Prospering with wine: the 2024 Restaurant Awards: Restaurant wine programs are energizing dining rooms everywhere, reflecting a renewed investment in creative, well-chosen lists Autores: Cassia Schifter Localización: The Wine spectator, ISSN 0193-497X, Vol. 49, Nº. 6, 2024, págs. 54-129 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
Announcing Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Award Winners

Jul 2, 2024 | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

The restaurant industry is growing and thriving. According to data sourced from thousands of restaurants using the BentoBox Marketing & Commerce Platform, restaurant spending was up 6.7 percent in 2023 and 10,608 new restaurants opened across the United States; the industry saw restaurant openings surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time. That doesn’t mean restaurateurs are entirely breathing easy.
2024’s Best Restaurants for Wine: Wine Spectator Reveals Its Award Winners!

Jun 24, 2024 | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

Restaurants are not only thriving, but reinvesting in themselves and their future, not just in the obvious ways, but also by deepening their relationships with winemakers near and far. And those bonds are reflected in their carefully assembled wine lists. For proof, take a look at our newly revealed list of more than 3,700 restaurants that have earned Restaurant Awards from Wine Spectator in 2024. This year’s winning restaurants hail from all 50 states and over 75 countries and territories.
Who Has Earned the World’s Highest Honor for Restaurant Wine Lists?

Jun 20, 2024 | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

Wine lists are a labor of love, reflecting passion at every level—from the winemakers to the sommeliers to the restaurant owners. Hard work goes into curating wine selections that align with the restaurant’s cuisine, pricing and atmosphere, as well as the desires of all its customers. It takes a special level of dedication for a restaurant to reach the pinnacle of excellence with its wine list, cellar and staff.
Who Has Earned the World’s Highest Honor for Restaurant Wine Lists?

Jun 20, 2024 | flipboard.com | Cassia Schifter

5 hours agoThe Sommelier’s Choice Awards were held in Chicago on May 21. More than 1,500 wines from 30 countries were submitted. The US had the largest number of entries, followed by Italy, France, and Australia. A total of 56 wine professionals, wine directors, sommeliers, and master sommeliers judged the …
Drink Portugal’s Best at 2024 Grand Award Winner The Yeatman

Jun 20, 2024 | winespectator.com | Cassia Schifter

A compelling introduction to the Yeatman, situated in the historic center of the Port wine district on the south bank of the Douro River, is its breathtaking view overlooking the city of Vila Nova de Gaia and the water. The hotel and accompanying restaurant, owned by Taylor Fladgate CEO Adrian Bridge and opened in August 2010, is named for one of the founding families of the Port trade from the 1800s.