Eric Gallen is the wine director at Bardea Steak , an acclaimed steak restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware.

Bardea was recently recognized as one of the 50 Best Steak Restaurants in North America for 2025, the only restaurant in the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) to earn a ranking on the list.

The recognition is a testament to Chef Antimo DiMeo’s commitment to sourcing quality meats while providing a chef-driven, thought-provoking dining experience.

Gallen also oversees the wines at the James Beard-nominated Bardea Food & Drink .

Earlier this year, both Bardea eateries appeared on the list of Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards winners for the second consecutive year.

Gallen was credited with creating a robust list of Italian wines to complement the el

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