03/09/09

Great wine! Food... eh

by katilusa

I tried this place for the first time last night with a friend of mine. The atmosphere was lovely - trendy, but inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine flights, which were groupings of three complementary wines. The flights came with corresponding cards that told you about the different wines you were drinking - great conversation starter, which we thought would make it ideal for a first date.

The food had its ups and downs. The crabcake was wonderful, but our entrees (duck breast and kobe beef) were subpar. Our entrees arrived very late after we finished our appetizers (about 45 minutes), but the wait staff was very apologetic and brought us a complimentary appetizer (fried brie - very good!). My kobe beef was flavored well, and seemed to be cooked beautifully (med. rare), but oddly enough was quite chewy... very disappointing. My friend's duck was cold, and in my opinion underseasoned. However, the desserts were wonderful again (NY cheesecake and warm cookie cake).

Overall, and great place for wine/appetizers, but next time I go, I'll probably forego the entrees.

• Pros: Wine, atmosphere
• Cons: Food not up to par with other fine restaraunts

10/10/08

Good wine flights, move on for dinner

by mercystreet

I've been here twice. Both times I was impressed by the wine and underwhelmed by the food. If you are just looking for happy hour or after-dinner drinks (the flights are very enjoyable, as is the cheese platter) this is a great spot. But the entrees are overpriced and you will leave still feeling hungry.

• Pros: Wine
• Cons: Food

09/21/08

Cru-el Joke!

by Juma63

The Domain location is to be avoided like a drooling leper. Terrible service, lame selection, and worst of all, they sneak in 20% service charges to even small parties, even though it isn't posted anywhere. What a joke.

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: Automatic (but hidden) 20% gratuity for small parties of 4+