Vetro Restaurant & Lounge Earns the Wine Spectators 2010 Award of Excellence
Summary
Vetro’s extensive wine cellar includes more than 345 selections from nearly every Italian wine-producing region, along with well-curated offerings from elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.Since its opening in October 2009, this new venture from the owners of the legendary local caterer Russo’s On The Bay has quickly caused a buzz among serious foodies with executive chef Michael DeGeorgio’s innovative interpretation of Italian cuisine.Vetro’s extensive wine cellar includes more than 345 selections from nearly every Italian wine-producing region, along with well-curated offerings from elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.“There are some exceptional values here, including many wines that are sold for much more at other restaurants,” notes PJ Connolly, sommelier and general manager.But I want people to feel free to try different wines, and discover new tastes they might not have known before.” In keeping with this approach, Vetro also offers more than two dozen wines by the glass and celebrates “Wine and Dine Wednesdays” when you can enjoy half price on select bottles.Since its opening in October 2009, this new venture from the owners of the legendary local caterer Russo’s On The Bay has quickly caused a buzz among serious foodies with executive chef Michael DeGeorgio’s innovative interpretation of Italian cuisine.