Best of Philly

Best Sommelier

2025 Best Sommelier

Jamie Harrison Rubin

Jamie Harrison Rubin, wine director at Southwark and Ambra, brings his passion for sustainability and obscure, small-batch wines to life every Monday night at Winewark, a casual, hip-hop-soundtracked wine hangout at Southwark in Queen Village. What started as a pandemic-era idea to share his personal cellar stash has evolved into a vibrant weekly event, drawing wine lovers of all levels for a fun, unpretentious exploration of rare and eco-conscious vintages. With Rubin at the helm, Winewark blends serious wine knowledge with a laid-back vibe — no snobbery, just good pours and good company. Read more in our Best of Philly spotlight. Read More »

701 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA

2014 Best Sommelier

Brian Kane at Zahav

Michael Solomonov's kitchen gets much praise, but his acerbically funny beverage guru makes magic, too, from his inspiring cocktail lineup to the wine (and booze) pairings that elevate the Chef's Counter tasting dinners. Read More »

237 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA | 215-625-8800 | Website

2009 Best Sommelier

Savona

Sommeliers, with their esoteric winespeak and predictably expensive recommendations, can ruin a nice dinner out. Not the laid-back Monosoff, who's more supportive wine cheerleader than intimidating salesman. She's added handy features like a half-bottle list at Savona. And while her wine list is terrific, nothing beats getting her friendly, jargon-free, budget-sensitive wine recs. Read More »

100 Old Gulph Road, Gulph Mills, PA | 610-520-1200 | Website