I can't think of a reason Smyth isn't deserving of their third Michelin star. Indeed, many dishes were some of the most successful in recent memory. There is some exceptional work that was truly singular, an ode to American bounty.

One of these days I'll stop apologizing to both of my loyal readers for completely ignoring them for months on end. Life is wild, and...

Here's the next update of my Sommelier Studies series, focusing on one of my absolute favorite grape varietals.

While still in the shadow of the legacy of the French Laundry, the food at Auro displays creativity, generosity, and heart.