Fire Restaurant has been honored for its outstanding wine  program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for  wine.

“We are immensely delighted to receive the Wine Spectator's 2024 Award of Excellence,” said Amjad  Thaufeeq, 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, Editor and Publisher, 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.”

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent 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 2,150; 1,531; and 96 winners this year in each respective  category. 

Fire Restaurant has won the Award of Excellence 

The Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of  quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. 

About Fire Restaurant, Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives 

FIRE is inspired by the all-time classic American steakhouse experience, and the concept explores the art  of grilling meat to perfection. A team of talented chefs, under the guidance of Executive Chef Lalith  Sharma, delivers the finest prime-cut meat plated succulently alongside mouthwatering condiments and a  selection of homemade sauces. This fine-dining experience is enhanced further with organic, free-trade  certified, and free-range ingredients sourced from around the world. Each plate served is a heartily rich  enhancement of timeless flavors. Nestled within the chic and well-balanced ambience of The Restaurant,  Fire opens for lunch and dinner while the salty breeze and the gently lapping waves perfect this partially  overwater experience. 

The Wine list at Fire, is intended to reflect diversity of producers' terroirs and grape varietals, showcasing  an exquisite selection of wines ranging from classic to rustic and modern to vibrant. A particular importance was given to ensuring a balanced and generous sampling of the diverse flavors of both the  Old World and the New World with exceptionally high quality and value, encouraging guests to  experiment throughout their stay. 

About Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives 

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is an exclusively private island, promising guests of all ages and  personalities the opportunity to redefine time and space and the independence to discover themselves while strengthening bonds of togetherness and creating unique experiences. Located at a convenient 30- minute speedboat ride in the picturesque North Male Atoll, this picturesque slice of paradise offers 75  spacious villas sprawled on the beachfront and over the turquoise lagoon. The resort offers a diverse  array of gastronomic experiences, from casual Hawker-style to fine dining on the beach, with three  diverse dining venues and three unique concepts sure to appeal to everyone's taste buds. 

About Wine Spectator 

Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print  publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s  most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events.  Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc.,  also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter. 

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