Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives’ Fire Restaurant has been honored with an Award of Excellence for its wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards. Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine and their Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality products.
The Restaurant Awards was launched in 1981, and presents the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2150, 1531, and 96 winners this year in each respective category.
“We are immensely delighted to receive the Wine Spectator’s 2024 Award of Excellence,” said Amjad Thaufeeq, the Commercial Director of Kuda Villingili. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing our guests with an outstanding dining experience and a wide range of wine choices. Our wine program is designed to cater to both connoisseurs and casual wine lovers, ensuring that every guest finds something to enjoy.”
“The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant openings surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are re-investing in their wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, the Editor and Publisher of Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists.”