Food & Wine has a list of sommelier-approved wine bars across the country, and apart from three New York spots, they tend to be in smaller cities. Bluebird Tavern in Burlington, Vermont, Corez in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Paggi House in Austin, Texas all make the list. Other trends include preferential treatment for unusual varietals and departures from traditional charcuterie-and-cheese wine bar menus, including banh mi and hamburgers. [F&W]
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