Wine enthusiast Tom Hudson oversees this sophisticated bistro that makes wine tasting approachable. He offers 40 to 50 wines by the glass—served in high-end German crystal—so you can try several varieties in an evening. Recipes, such as grilled shrimp with cheddar grits, housemade pate, and fennel-coated double pork chop, were chosen to complement the wines, and many are available in half-size...
Even after an ownership change in 2011, this “classy” Wilmington New American “continues to excel”, with a “knowledgeable” staff recommending “dead-on pairings” of wines from a “staggering” list and “fresh, inventive” fare (“save room for that cheese plate”); the mood is “chill” in the “comfortable”, “intimate” space, and while some gripe about “small portions for the money”, many consider it...