Wine and Fine Dining Design – Q&A with George Paxos of Top Cut Steakhouse

Steak, exquisite wine, and amazing service, Top Cut Steakhouse does an impeccable job of balancing the Frank Sinatra old school forties era with a modern appreciation for food service. All of that packed into a beautiful layout that sits on the top floor of a building, allowing for amazing rooftop views. With over 40 years
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San Francisco hotspots that blend design and wine to enhance experience

San Francisco is a playground for those who seek the finer things in life. Especially food and wine. These wine centric spots integrate wine expertise and culinary delights with engaging interiors (such as well thought out wine displays) that enhance the experience. Showcasing the bottles they pour on the wall is an integral part of
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Great Interior Design at Top Miami Restaurants (because we love to eat well, too)
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Wine Legend: Your Go-To For Wine in Brooklyn
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (July): Indulge Bistro in Golden
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (June): Rustic, Country Design at French 75 in Denver

Imagine being in the French countryside enjoying a glass of rosé in a quaint local gathering spot. If you are in Denver, you can experience that in the heart of the city at the Frank Bonnano concept, French 75. The farmhouse inspiration throughout the upstairs wine lounge — perfect for semi-private events — is marked
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Eating and Drinking Well at 5 Well-Designed Houston Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (May): Sleek Transitional Cellar at Eddie Merlot’s in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A common flaw in glass wine cellar design — for those of us who love minimalist design, anyway — is the common habit of adding so much wine racking that the amount of light passing through the structure is limited. That’s why we love the Eddie Merlot’s (Bloomfield Hills, Mi.) wine cellar soooooo much. The
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Taste of Monterey: A wine bar at the ocean’s edge near Big Sur, California
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Winery Tasting Room Design of the Month (April): Simplicity at the Spire Collection

Less is more. The ultimate cliche in minimalism. But it’s so true. The Spire Collection by Jackson Family Wines tasting room uses this approach in its jaw-dropping design. Just a dozen Vino Series Pins elevate the premium wines in individually carved out nooks on a wine wall fit for Napa royalty. It feels exclusive. And
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