Cassia Schifter

Cassia Schifter

Restaurant Awards Director

About

Cassia Schifter joined Wine Spectator in 2015 and was promoted to associate tasting coordinator in 2019.

She is from Washington, D.C., and earned a degree in English from Amherst College. A former head cheesemonger for Murray’s Cheese, she pivoted to the wine industry in 2013. 

The Ever-Evolving Spritz
Recipes

The Ever-Evolving Spritz

Nine new cocktail recipes for the classic refresher

Aug 31, 2026
Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards: Trading Up & Choosing Better
Restaurants

Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards: Trading Up & Choosing Better

As wine drinkers grow more mindful, restaurants are adapting with creative programs

Aug 31, 2026
2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winners Revealed
News

2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winners Revealed

More than 4,000 dining spots, from all 50 U.S. states and more than 85 countries, earned …

Jun 23, 2026
Two Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2026
Restaurants

Two Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2026

Wine Spectator  recognizes dining destinations in Madrid and Santa Barbara, California, …

Jun 18, 2026
2026 Grand Award Winner: Berria Wine Bar
Restaurants

2026 Grand Award Winner: Berria Wine Bar

Convivial sophistication in Madrid

Jun 18, 2026
Snapshots of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award Winners
Restaurants

Snapshots of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award Winners

These 99 destination restaurants around the world hold Wine Spectator ’s top honor for …

Jun 18, 2026
9 Top Milan Restaurants for Wine
Restaurants

9 Top Milan Restaurants for Wine

Visiting for the 2026 Olympics or planning your European vacation? Look for these exciting …

Feb 6, 2026
<i>Wine Spectator</i> Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Restaurant Awards
Restaurants

Wine Spectator Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Restaurant Awards

From neighborhood favorites to global destinations, Wine Spectator invites restaurants …

Jan 13, 2026
Taste the Pacific Northwest at the Veranda at Casia Lodge & Ranch
Restaurants

Taste the Pacific Northwest at the Veranda at Casia Lodge & Ranch

In Washington’s Methow Valley, the Veranda celebrates the region’s bounty with seasonal …

Dec 19, 2025