We don’t like to boast, but there’s something extremely gratifying about flipping through Wine Enthusiast magazine and settling on the page where our favorite, neighborhood restaurant is featured in half-page glory. We knew (and loved) La Sirena long before it made print for WE’s special restaurant issue, where they uncover the places with America’s Top Wine Lists. Just ask Dry about their escargot. Better yet, don’t, and you’ll save yourself a few hours of your life.

In the stunning half-pager, it reveals they have 2,500 bottles in inventory and 600 selections. (Check out Wine Enthusiast, page 39 in February 2010). The magazine gives three levels of distinction: distinction, unique distinction and ultimate distinction based on size of list, “quality and synergy with the cuisine offered,” creativity, service, staff education, presentation, stemware and value. Guess which level La Sirena got. Yeah, you guessed it. Ultimate Distinction.

In fact, the only other restaurant listed in our immediate area is Cafe Boulud, another Swirl Girl favorite.

Check out this cooking video done by Sweet and Dry and you’ll get an idea why we’re so crazy about Marcello. Then, go and visit him yourself at 6316 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-585-3128.