Hawthorn Grill at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa earns 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Restaurant Award

LAS VEGAS (July 31, 2024) – JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa’s Hawthorn Grill has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

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. Hawthorn Grill features a crave-worthy balance of steakhouse fare and American classics, alongside an extensive wine and cocktail program.

“The Award of Excellence is more than an accolade – it promises our guests an extraordinary dining experience. We take pride in our ability to pair the perfect wine with every dish, elevating each flavor and creating unforgettable moments,” said Perry Wiley, resort vice president of food and beverage. “This award motivates us to continue pushing boundaries, seeking out emerging winemakers, and deepening our knowledge to stay at the forefront of the industry.”

“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 of Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about.”

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.

About JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and a number of other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. The destination was recently voted as one of the “Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, one of “The 18 Best Hotels in Las Vegas” by Vegas Magazine and recognized as a “Top-Performing Business” on TripAdvisor for ranking in the top 10% of businesses worldwide for traveler feedback. The Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 35 meeting rooms with 110,000 square feet of flexible space, the on-site Rampart Casino and eight restaurants serving American, Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines. For information, visit www.marriott.com/LASJW. Stay up to date with the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa on Facebook, Instagram andTwitter.

Marriott and the JW Marriott system are not associated with any part of The Resort at Summerlin (the “Resort”) other than the JW Marriott Las Vegas hotel (the “Hotel”) at the Resort. The casino is not part of the hotel and is not part of the JW Marriott system.

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to sophisticated, self-assured travelers seeking The JW Treatment™ – the brand’s philosophy that true luxury is created by people who are passionate about what they do. JW hotels offer crafted experiences that bring to life the brand’s commitment to highly choreographed, anticipatory service and modern residential design, allowing guests to pursue their passions and leave even more fulfilled than when they arrived. Today there are 80 JW Marriott hotels in nearly 30 countries and territories. JW Marriott is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

About Wine Spectator 

Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectatormagazine, 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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