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VERMILION — Three local restaurants have good reason to raise a glass in their honor.Chez François in Vermilion along with Crush Winebar and Zinc Brasserie in Sandusky were recently named in Wine Spectator's 2016 Restaurant Awards, which spotlight restaurants around the world with the best wine selections. About 50 establishments in Ohio, including these three, won the award."On behalf of Wine Spectator, I'm thrilled to congratulate each and every award-winning restaurant. They should be very proud," according to a statement from Marvin R. Shanken, the editor and publisher of the lifestyle magazine focusing on wine and wine culture.The complete list of winners can be found in Wine Spectator's August issue, on newsstands Tuesday. Chez Francois• Location: 555 Main St., Vermilion• Phone: 440-967-0630 • Hours: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4-8 p.m. Sundays; closed on Mondays Crush Winebar• Location: 145 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH• Phone: 419-502-9463 • Hours: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (hours change depending on season) Zinc Brasserie• Location: 215 Water St., Sandusky, OH• Phone: 419-502-9462 • Hours: 4-9 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed on Sundays Crush Wine Bar, located at 145 Columbus Ave. in downtown Sandusky, is one of three local restaurants named by a national magazine for having exceptional wine.