The Once and Future Piero Selvaggio
Fine-dining legend Piero Selvaggio had the foresight to incorporate wine into his dining experience and build up a cellar well before that was commonplace. And his restaurant Valentino has held Wine Spectator's Grand Award, since its were introduction in 1981. He spoke with Ben O'Donnell about the challenges and rewards of guiding a culinary institution through the current restaurant-scape.
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