08/20/2026
Success Story: Lu Nello named Best Wine List in New Jersey
Lu Nello in Cedar Grove has been named Best Wine List in New Jersey Monthly’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Playing a key role in the design, concept, and wine selections for this list has been deeply gratifying.
Heartfelt thanks to Wine Director Stephanie for trusting me with the opportunity, and to Chef Lou for supporting the vision.
A wine list should be more than a collection of bottles.
It should have a point of view. It should belong to the restaurant's identity. And it should make people want to order a good wine.
That’s been my philosophy for years—and it’s the idea behind my book, The Wine List That Sells Itself.
So seeing Lu Nello recognized by New Jersey diners is a wonderful validation of that philosophy.
Congratulations to the entire Lu Nello team.