autumn

As summer wanes, autumn dining promises more fun

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

The dining scene has been so active in August that autumn promises to bring more openings, closings, fundraisers and special events. This week, menus have expanded, new eateries opened, and a brewpub pays tribute to a beloved member of the hospitality industry. On Saturday, Aug. 26, Stitch House Brewery will hold the second FrankaPalooza to honor director of operations Frank “The Tank” Kaszeta, …

sirocco

Sirocco offers vibrant Spanish, Italian and Greek flavors

Pam GeorgeBusiness, Headlines

A sirocco is a Mediterranean wind from the Sahara that can reach hurricane-level speed. In Rehoboth Beach, however, Sirocco Food & Drink is a breath of fresh air. The newly opened restaurant is in Coastal Rehoboth Beach, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The hotel replaces the Sandcastle Motel, a concrete gray edifice resembling a giant prop for a …

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Middle-Aged Dad Jam Band brings Calagione friends to town

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Sam Calagione has friends in all the right places. His former roommate is Ken Marino, an actor, comedian, director and screenwriter, who, with fellow thespian David Wain, was on MTV’s “The State.” The duo is also known for “Wet Hot American Summer” and its spinoffs. Admittedly, Calagione is no slouch. The James Beard Foundation Award winner and his wife, Mariah, …

Hagley Museum

Hagley merges Bike & Hike, Dog Days into Summer Nights

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Culture

  Hagley Museum and Library has rolled the success of its long-standing Bike, Hike and Brew nights and its Dog Days of Summer, which allowed guests to bring furry pals, into an all-encompassing Summer Nights program. Now every Wednesday night, patrons can bring their families and pets to the site of the Du Pont Co.’s gunpowder factory along the Brandywine …

DelawareLive April 23

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – April 23, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Marijuana legal in Delaware Sunday; Carney won’t sign, veto Education town hall focuses on woke agendas, parental rights Delaware Sportsmen take aim at handgun permitting bill Culture Hopefuls start tryouts for State Parks lifeguard jobs DelDOT rethinking area around Augustine Cut-Off bridge Business Avelo …

outdoor

10 new or improved spots in Delaware for outdoor dining

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Even before COVID-19, Delaware diners upped the demand for outdoor dining options, and alfresco spaces have become essential to many restaurant designs. Not surprisingly, space affects the size and style of the seating. Here are 10 to consider.   Quoin Rooftop The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant in downtown Wilmington covers a lot of bases.  The renovated Romanesque brownstone sports a …

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Hopefuls start tryouts for State Parks lifeguard jobs

Rachel Swick MavityCulture, Headlines

Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol Capt. Bailey Noel wants to have all four park-managed beaches open this summer. But he needs to recruit 20 to 30 new beach patrol lifeguards to do that. Last year, the Tower Road beach had to be closed most weekends outside of holidays because he didn’t have the staff to guard the beach.  Noel estimates …

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Get into the holiday spirit with these local craft brews

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

It’s official: Christmastime is here. But if you’re anything like many of our readers, you’ve been so busy working, shopping for presents and buying groceries that you’re just not feeling the holiday spirit yet. Not to worry. For such a small state, Delaware is chock-full of local craft breweries, and many of them have curated unique winter warmers that (after …

DelawareLive Dec 11

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Dec. 11, 2022

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines A woman’s place? For Ruth Briggs King, it’s the legislature Wilmington police chief to step down No mail today? You aren’t alone. Here’s why Culture These holiday lights will help you get your glow on A new view: Rockford Tower is lit for the …

Festive holiday dining for 2022

5 festive holiday places to drink, dine

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in these tasty Delaware spaces decorated for a festive holiday. Klondike Kate’s Sleigh Bar in Newark and Blitzen in Wilmington have returned to serve a cup of good cheer. To the south, Above the Dunes in Rehoboth is debuting a Miracle Pop-Up on Nov. 21. Schellville in Rehoboth has expanded its food and beer offerings, and Benvenuto in Milford has become a …