Le Bernardin
Barbara Wong is a seasoned Chef Sommelier currently at Le Bernardin since November 2018. Previously, Barbara held the position of Sommelier at Union Square Hospitality Group from 2014 to 2018, where accomplishments included contributing to The Modern, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, achieving both a second Michelin star and the Wine Spectator Grand Award. Additionally, Barbara was the Beverage Director and Sommelier at Commerce Restaurant from January 2008 to 2013. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Queens College and a degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School.
Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed, 3-Michelin starred seafood restaurant by chef Eric Ripert and co-owner Maguy Le Coze, opened in 1986. The celebrated restaurant earned four stars from The New York Times three months after its opening and is the only restaurant to maintain the rating over the course of six reviews and over three decades. Le Bernardin continues to be recognized for its excellence in food service, earning its top spot on La Liste as the number one restaurant in the world as well as its designations as a World’s 50 Best, Forbes Four Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant. Under the guidance of wine director and celebrated sommelier Aldo Sohm, Le Bernardin’s wine program is distinguished with a 2009 James Beard Outstanding Wine Service award and as a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner