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Kingston Today
By the People, for the People
Bistro On The Avenue Offers Mondavi Wines in Kingston, PA
The restaurant's wine list features California wines despite being located in the Northeast.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Bistro On The Avenue, a restaurant nestled in a strip mall in Kingston, Pennsylvania, offers a selection of Mondavi wines on its menu despite being located in the Northeast region of the country. The author sampled both the Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, finding them to be complex and flavorful compared to the more pedestrian local wine options.
Why it matters
The article highlights how a local restaurant in a small Pennsylvania town is able to offer high-quality California wines, showcasing the growing popularity and accessibility of premium wines from the West Coast even in more remote regions of the country.
The details
At Bistro On The Avenue, the author ordered a variety of appetizers and was particularly impressed by the Lobster Strudel. While the wine list did not feature any local Pennsylvania wines as the author had hoped, he settled on a Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and later a Mondavi Merlot. The Cabernet was described as having a complex nose and full-bodied palate, while the Merlot was noted for its smoky, fruit-forward flavors.
- The author's visit to Bistro On The Avenue took place in 2026.
The players
Bistro On The Avenue
A restaurant located in a strip mall in Kingston, Pennsylvania.
Mondavi
A prominent California wine brand that the restaurant featured on its menu.
The takeaway
The article demonstrates how a small-town restaurant can offer high-quality wines from across the country, catering to a diverse clientele and showcasing the growing reach of premium California wines even in more remote regions of the United States.
