VIEW PHOTO IN GALLERY There’s been plenty of talk about the luxurious penthouses that top off the historic Puck Building. But just below these spectacular homes is an equally stunning space that’s sure to take your breath away—or at least get your stomach rumbling. Archdaily brings us on a tour of the Chefs Club, a brand new dining experience dreamt up by the folks over at Food & Wine magazine. The sleek eatery opened just last fall to rave reviews, and it’s no surprise; the Chefs Club by Food & Wine is exactly what you’d hope it is: the magazine’s “Best New Chefs” and an international roster of rockstar cooks whipping up meals unlike any you’ve had before. The interiors are the work of the Rockwell Group who wanted to break down the boundaries between the chef and guests. The restaurant features a sprawling 4,000-square-foot dining space that has been divided up into a bar/lounge, a main dining room, an open studio kitchen and a private dining room for special events.

The interior palette is subdued and sophisticated, employing simple and organic materials such as walnut, raw concrete, leather and blackened steel. The materials were chosen to complement the existing interior architecture and the historic nature of the building. Several vitrine cases with blackened steel frames and glass panels are located throughout the space, and various walls feature revolving art that’s been curated to capture “the mind of the chef” currently in residence.top 10 expensive wine in world Seen above is a close-up of the “wall of chefs” featuring the international food stars that have graced the restaurant’s kitchen and the magazine’s pages.where can i buy a wine cooler We’re so completely enamored with the interiors we could almost forget about the menu. wine and beer for 50

Whether you’re hungry for an intimate dining experience or want to see one of Food & Wine‘s lauded chefs in action, pay the locale at 295 Lafayette Street a visit. And while you wait for your reservation check out more interior photos over at Archdaily, here. [Chefs Club by Food & Wine official site] 295 Lafayette Street, chefs club by food & wine, penthouses, Rockwell Group on July 06, 2015 at 5:12 PM, updatedbest wine for first time drinkers The Krebs in Skaneateles has joined The Brewster Inn in Cazenovia as the only Central New York restaurants whose wine lists rated a coveted "Two Glass" rating in the annual worldwide rankings by Wine Spectator magazine.best red wine nz Each year, the magazine rates thousands of restaurants around the globe for the breadth and depth of the wines they offer. best bc wine 2015

The ranking come in three levels: Award of Excellence (One Glass); Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glass) and Grand Award (Three Glass). No Central New York restaurant (within 50 miles of Syracuse) has ever won the Grand Award. That went to just 81 restaurants this year. The Brewster Inn, off Route 20 at the south end of Cazenovia Lake, has won the Two Glass (Best of) award each year since 2009. It has held that distinction alone in Central New York for the past several years.port wine best with This year, it is joined by The Krebs, the historic landmark restaurant on Route 20 in Skaneateles. wine and beer brandsThe Krebs reopened last August after a 5-year renovation and remodeling.best gourmet wine baskets Wine Spectator says the Two Glass rating goes to restaurants that offer "a wine list of typically 350 or more quality selections with significant vintage depth or superior breadth in one or more major wine regions."

For 2015, the magazine gave that ranking to 973 restaurants around the world. In addition to those two Two Glass winners, 12 restaurants within 50 miles of Syracuse achieved the One Glass rating, or Award of Excellence. That ranking goes to those restaurants with "an interesting and diverse selection of wines that are well-presented and thematically match the restaurant's cuisine in price and style." Wine Specatator gave 2,563 world restaurants that ranking this year. It should be noted that restaurants must submit applications to be considered for the Wine Spectator rating. Many restaurants with top quality wine lists don't seek the recognition. Here's a look at the CNY award winners, with Wine Spectator's notes on the wine selection, pricing etc. Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glass) 6 Ledyard Ave. (Routre 20), Cazenovia Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France Entrees: $20 to $4 53 W. Genesee St. (Route 20),Skaneateles Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California

Entrees: $25 to $38 1060 Restaurant (Genesee Grande) 1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy Entrees: $17 to $36 Aurora Inn Dining Room 391 Main St. (Route 90), Aurora Wine Strengths: New York, International Cuisine: Farm to Table Entrees: $9 to $28 1 Payne St., Hamilton Entrees: $16 to $34 Route 14 South, Geneva Wine Strengths: New York, California Entrees: $28 to $40 79 Albany St. (Route 20), Cazenovia Entrees: $17 to $32 Pier House Restaurant (Ramada Lakefront) 41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva Wine Strengths: Finger Lakes, International Entrees: $17 to $30 Pino Bianco (Turning Stone Resort) 5218 Patrick Road, Verona Wine Strengths: California, New York Entrees: $18 to $60 3687 Erie Blvd. E. ,DeWitt Entrees: $16 to $54 5315 State Route 414, Hector Wine Strengths: Finger Lakes Entrees: $15 to $38 T.S. Steakhouse (Turning Stone Resort)