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4 Ann Arbor restaurants win 2024 Wine Spectator awards

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – If you like wine and live in Tree Town, you’re in luck! Four Ann Arbor eateries have been named 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 received a gold star from the international magazine for the quality of their wine service, selection of wines and how well they match food served at each restaurant.

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The Earle is one of 1,531 eateries worldwide to be given a Best of Award of Excellence. It’s received the accolade annually since 1999.

Blue LLama Jazz Club, Weber’s and Paesano’s are also repeat winners with each receiving an Award of Excellence.

This year, only 3,777 eateries from around the world were given awards in three categories: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award.

Here’s what Wine Spectator said about each eatery:

Blue LLama Jazz Club (314 S Main St.)

  • Wine strengths: California, France ($$)
  • Cuisine: American, Regional ($$)
  • Wine Director: Bryan Rosenblithe

The Earle (121 W Washington St.)

  • Wine strengths: Bordeaux, Piedmont, Tuscany, Italy, Rhône, California ($$)
  • Cuisine: French, Italian ($)
  • Wine Director: Caitlin Buquet
  • Sommelier: Kevin Hobart

Paesano’s Restaurant & Wine Bar (3411 Washtenaw Ave.)

  • Wine strengths: Italy ($)
  • Cuisine: Italian ($)
  • Wine Director: Justin King

Weber’s Restaurant (3050 Jackson Rd.)

  • Wine strengths: California, France ($)
  • Cuisine: American, Steak house ($$)
  • Wine Director: Ken Weber
  • Sommelier: Brian Weber

Find all the winners here.


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Sarah has worked for WDIV since June 2018. She covers community events, good eats and small businesses in Ann Arbor and has a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Grand Valley State University.

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