Shawnee Mission Post By Juliana Garcia July 3, 2023
Story., a restaurant in the Shops of Prairie Village, is home to one of the best wine selections in the nation.
For the ninth year in a row, Story. landed on Wine Spectator magazine’s awardee list for its high-quality wines.
Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen said the recognition serves as a confirmation of sorts that he is doing the right thing — and people are noticing.
Story. received ‘best of award’ alongside 1,411 others
The “best of award of excellence” is the second tier of three awards Wine Spectator gives out annually.
Restaurants that earn a “best of” award are home to wine lists with 350 or more options from multiple wine-growing regions, according to Wine Spectator.
“These restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to win, both in the cellar and through their service team,” according to Wine Spectator.
Story. is home to 500 selections of wine
Thorne-Thomsen said the selection is largely from the United States because of its locality and customer demand.
Story. also has wines from Italy, France and Spain, though, he said. The list is constantly updated, especially with new releases or when older vintages are found.
“It’s just a vigilance to acquire what passes through the state, what comes to Kansas, and what seems appropriate for our list,” Thorne-Thomsen added.
The restaurant’s wine list is a product of the chef’s passion
Thorne-Thomsen said wine is a passion of his. He loves building the wine list and is happy to be recognized for it.
He said he tries to take what he likes in a wine in an effort to bring it to the restaurant and share it with guests.
“We have a deep and balanced list,” Thorne-Thomsen said. “We have older vintages as well as newer ones. If you like wine, we probably have a wine that will fit your taste —and it’s ok to drink red wine in hot weather.”
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