Wine

Stone Hill Winery’s 2022 Cross J Norton was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup, besting 238 other wines.

Joe Baker’s restaurant beside Gaslight Theater now has a patio and once-a-month oyster program, with more in the works.

To implement the menu, the wine bar has partnered with Khana, a two-chef operation consisting of Nhat Nguyen and Remy Javed.

Pursley is among just 11 honorees recognized in the publication’s October issue.

Hosted by Mid-American School of Wine at Clayton Winehouse, the eight-week course led by founding member Denise Mueller introduces wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to wines from around the world.

Top picks from pros at Winslow’s Table, Grapevine Wines & Spirits, The Wine and Cheese Place, Parker’s Table, Grand Spirits Bottle Co., Southside Wine + Spirits, Spirit Wine & Craft, and Vino STL / Drink Dispatch.

Michael Kennedy and Marc Gagnon provide a “fraîche” take on viniculture, hospitality, and networking in the wine world.

Acclaimed restaurateurs Michael and Tara Gallina opened the much-anticipated bistro in the former Bar Les Frères space in Clayton earlier this year.

The latest endeavor from Paul and Wendy Hamilton shares a building with Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar.

Owner James Smallwood continues to evolve the Lafayette Square wine bar.