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"A downtown wine bar that opened in 2019, Garagiste Wine Room and Merchant is the only bar in Las Vegas to earn a James Beard nomination. Operated by hospitality veteran Eric Prato, a former head sommelier at Bouchon, it functions as both a wine bar and a starting point for building your own wine cellar. The menu offers about 30 wines by the glass and hundreds of whites, reds, and rosés from throughout Europe and beyond, a welcome inclusion in the booming Las Vegas Arts District. The cool gray interior is modern and leans industrial, and there's a sidewalk patio for dining in with a glass of wine and a charcuterie board." - Janna Karel