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A wine list left open on a restaurant table beside an untouched glass and a folded napkin.
Wine Program·7 min read

The Hidden Revenue Leak in Most Restaurant Wine Programs

The list is excellent. The cellar is deep. And the program still leaves $40 a cover on the table — because the service around the wine was never designed.

Anthony Clemenza · June 1, 2026

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