Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of the summer season at the beach, but traffic on Route 1 has been thick all spring. Credit the number of new communities west of Route 1 and the spike in visitors. Earlier this month, Delaware Tourism reported record numbers in 2021, with almost 10 million overnight visitors to the state. While the …
Nothing causes a ripple through a dining room quite like a seafood tower â a veritable feast for the eyes. Even from across the room, you can spot the curled pink shrimp, the lobster claw and the glistening oysters lolling on a bed of ice. A staple of high-end dining, seafood towers are also popping up in casual restaurants. One …
If you havenât been to the old Chrysler site in some time, youâre in for a surprise. Gone is the manufacturing plant, built in 1951. In its place is the University of Delawareâs Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus, a collection of sleek, new buildings with futurist facades. However, the newest resident on the STAR campus isnât inventing biopharmaceuticals, editing genes …
The coronavirus pandemic created an increased demand for outdoor dining, which continued after the restriction eased. Today, many Delawareans seek out an alfresco experience. Enter The Garden, an attractive terrace sandwiched between siblings Bardea Food & Drink and Bardea Steak. The new lounge and eatery had a soft opening Thursday, and a launch party is scheduled for Thursday, May 11. The attractive landscaped …
Spring is packed with beloved First State traditions, particularly events involving food. Upscale brunch dishes, lavish tailgates and chef throw downs are some of the tasty treats that will tickle Delawareansâ palates this season. So, grab your calendar and start making plans. Saturday, April 15 Backstage Pass Party: Hyatt Place Dewey Beach. Nosh like a rock star at this themed fundraiser …
In many households, Sunday supper means gathering with loved ones and a table full of comfort food. But beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, Wilmingtonâs finest chefs will kick the beloved family-style meal up a notch at Sunday Supper Wilmington in The Chancery Market Food Hall & Bar, located at 1313 N. Market St. in Wilmington. Part of the …
A lot has happened since April 22, 2013, when Greg Vogeley opened Drip CafĂ©Â in Hockessin. He expanded the Lantana Square Shopping Center eatery twice and opened a second location in Newark. âHockessin is my baby, and Newark is my pride and joy,â he said. He also started roasting his own coffee, and more recently, he signed a lease for a new concept. Thatâs …
Social media posts that tease âIYKYKâ are wink-wink references to insider information â the acronym stands for If You Know You Know. Wilmington foodies are using the hashtag to refer to Nickâs Pizza, a pop-up started by Nick Vouras. The business has no brick-and-mortar restaurant, business phone or website. So, if you want to sample Vourasâs praise-worthy pizzas, you need …
During the pandemicâs peak, restaurant takeout soared. Partly, thatâs because it was the only option in spring 2020. However, more than a few consumers still havenât dined inside, and others have grown accustomed to the convenience of taking dinner home or having it delivered. As a result, takeout is still trending. However, the demand can stress the kitchen, which is …
Michael Stiglitz is justifiably proud of the chefs behind his six Two Stones Pubs and 2SP Tap House, located in New Castle County and southeastern Pennsylvania. But the culinary wizards and corporate chef Chris Meyer shook in their shoes when faced with the prospect of making one common dish. âThey were all definitely scared of pizza,â Stiglitz recalls. âYou have to deal with …
