Domaine Hudson - wine bar & eatery

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June 2010: Domaine Hudson in Top 10 on OpenTable!

Diner's Choice – Phila./So. Jersey/Del. market

No. 2 in entire Phila./So. Jersey/Del. region for Notable Wine List

We humbly thank users of OpenTable.com for these distinguished ratings, including this reviewer:

" Awesome. It's what they do to, how they present, it's the execution, it's the service. Take two pedestrian offerings - Soup and Salad. The soup special was a unique vegetable broth base cauliflower, potato and panchetta soup with a splash of white pepper kicking it up a notch. Quite possibly the best soup I've ever had. The "de-constructed" Caesar Salad was also a treat, gingerly wrapped in a paper thin prosciutto slice, and instead of inserting a boring crouton, a cripsy sheet of Parmesan Reggiano. Needless to say, the Mahi-Mahi main course was equally flawless. Add the most impressive wine list in all of Delalware, adult servers who know their profession, and affable hosts Meg and Tom Hudson equals one great experience."

—Dined on May 19. Rated: 5 stars overall.

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A New Domaine

Tapping into Wilmington's complete dining experience

by Ashley Clements, The Hunt – spring 2010

Try the black bean soup with a roasted garlic cream sauce, the savory Kobe Beef Burger with caramelized onions and aged cheddar on a brioche bun, or the decadent lamb stew with roasted root vegetables and linguine pasta. Whichever you choose, it adds up to one thing: an amazing gourmet lunch you will never forget. [Read more...]

The Best of the Best

County Lines – Dec. 2009

BEST WINE BAR: DOMAINE HUDSON WINE BAR & EATERY

Wine enthusiasts and casual sippers, too, rave about the enlightened tasting opportunities offered in a sophisticated yet friendly atmosphere. With 40-50 rotating wines by the glass — a meticulously chosen array of varietals and vintages — plus some 75 craft beers, it’s a taster’s nirvana. [Read more...]

Season's Libations: THE BEERS OF THE BALL

Amtrak Arrive - Nov./Dec. 2009

"I grew up in the wine world," [Tom] Hudson says, "and I always thought the wine world existed in one area and the beer world existed in another area and they didn't really intersect." Now, he says, he understands they do.

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See a complete list of craft beers on our By the Glass menu.

Dining where wine is king

Some restaurants give their wine selections as much thought as the food

by Pam George, Signature Brandywine - Sept. 2009

...Tom Hudson loved visiting such wine-centric spots on business trips. In 2005, the CPA and his wife, Meg, opened Domaine Hudson Wine Bar & Eatery in downtown Wilmington, near Wilmington Hospital. "I picked up ideas in different cities," he says. "We tried to create a place where we'd like to go."...

..."We stress food and wine equally. The food is what sustains us."

[Read more in this month's issue of Signature Brandywine.]

Make a night of it

by Rob Kalesse & Kelly Housen, Spark - Nov. 2008

Welcoming all walks of wine at Domaine Hudson

…With 40-45 rotating wines by the glass (ranging from $2.25 to $17.50 per taste), there's plenty of information to absorb. The fact that each server and bartender is qualified to act as a sommelier (without that stuffy feeling), makes for a fun, relaxed atmosphere. [Read more…PDF]

Domaine Hudson a "Zagat Top Spot"

Oenophiles seeking a "sophisticated" "change of pace" take "flight" to Downtown Wilmington to "experiment" with "eclectic" wine choices, "magnificent" cheese courses and "innovative" New American small plates served by a "knowledgeable" staff "invested" in your meal; for most, this "NY-worthy" spot "surpasses" expectations. Zagat Top Spot, 24/23/25 (food/decor/service).* —ZAGAT Philadelphia Restaurants 2009

*on a 30-pt. scale