Fredericksburg Restaurant Earns Wine Spectator Excellence Award

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Fahrenheit 132, a staple of the Fredericksburg foodie scene, was recognized by Wine Spectator during their annual awards. The steakhouse was one of several Virginia locations to earn the Best of Award of Excellence this year.

In total, the awards recognized 58 Virginia facilities.

Wine Spectator's 2022 Restaurant Awards winners honors the world's best restaurants for wines. This year's awards program recognized 3,169 dining destinations from all 50 states and in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Since 1981, the Restaurant Awards have had three distinct levels: The "Award of Excellence," the "Best of Award of Excellence" and the "Grand Award."

Read more: 58 VA Restaurants Earn 2022 Wine Spectator Awards

The annual Restaurant Awards honor excellence in restaurant wine lists, as well as those who have demonstrated passion and devoted extensive resources to creating outstanding wine programs.

The Best of Award of Excellence that Fahrenheit 132 received is given to restaurants that "go the extra mile," with lists of 350 or more selections from top producers, with a wide variety of regions and vintage depths. These restaurants might also carefully design the presentations of the list, train their staff to assist diners with the list and have curated wine dinners, according to Wine Spectator. Worldwide, 1,290 restaurants received the Best of Award of Excellence award.

Find more info on all 2022 Restaurant Award Winners from Wine Spectator.