Bardea

Bardea team to open Italian eatery in DE.CO food hall

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Restaurateur Scott Stein of Bardea fame has frequently maintained that he is fully committed to downtown Wilmington.Ā  He recently proved his point. This week, Stein and partners Pino and Antimo DiMeo announced plans to open their sixth restaurant in the business district.Ā  The yet-unnamed eatery will be within walking distance of the award-winning Bardea Food & Drink, Bardea Steak and …

Bardea Steak tasting menu

Take a peek at Bardea Steakā€™s new tasting menu

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

From now until New Yearā€™s Day, many revelers will throw calories to the wind, and thereā€™s no better place to indulge thanĀ Bardea Steak, which recently launched a chefā€™s tasting menu that is perfect for holiday diningā€”and Valentineā€™s Day. The downtown Wilmington restaurant, located next to the critically acclaimedĀ Bardea Food & Drink, offers the multicourse menu for $150 per person. (Add …

Grotto pizza restaurant

Restaurant highlights: Grotto’s game fare, spirited dinners

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Itā€™s football season, and that meansĀ Grotto PizzaĀ has kicked off its ā€œGame Dayā€ menu, available at all the Rehoboth Beach-based chainā€™s sports bars. Selections include loaded nachos (add chili or chicken for an extra charge), Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips, a jumbo soft pretzel with honey mustard and an all-beef hotdog. (Chili and cheese are available.) During games, the bar …

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,Ā Stitch House BreweryĀ will hold the second FrankaPalooza to honor director of operationsĀ Frank ā€œThe Tankā€ Kaszeta, …

A banks seafood tower

More than raw appeal: 10 seafood towers to try in Delaware

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Nothing causes a ripple through a dining room quite like a seafood tower ā€” 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 …

Bardea Garden

Bardea opens The Garden, offering raw bar, light bites

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

  The coronavirus pandemic created an increased demand for outdoor dining, which continued after the restriction eased. Today, many Delawareans seek out an alfresco experience. EnterĀ The Garden, an attractive terrace sandwiched between siblingsĀ Bardea Food & DrinkĀ andĀ 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 …

12 Delaware dishes

12 Delaware dishes worthy of trying in 2023

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

As my friends persistently point out, I eat out ā€” a lot. But, hey, itā€™s part of my job and something my husband and I enjoy doing together. Consider it a hobby. While Iā€™ve had many excellent meals since COVID-19 restaurant restrictions relaxed, some dishes stand out for one reason or another. Some are seasonal, others are specials, and several …

DelawareLive June 19

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review ā€“ June 19, 2022

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Weekā€™s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Senate OKs mail-in voting despite claims it violates Constitution Rosa Trotter retires after 48 years of teaching kindergarten McGuiness trial day 3: Surprising testimony What itā€™s like to eat at Bardea Steak Culture Roman Catholics to carry Eucharist through Wilmington Sunday Your guide to …

Bardea Steak

What it’s like to eat at Bardea Steak

Pam GeorgeFood, Headlines

  We fully intended to get a steak. After all, thatā€™s what carnivores normally do when visiting a steakhouse. But once we enteredĀ Bardea Steakā€™sĀ sleek space, we succumbed to the allure of the unexpected. And thereā€™s much thatā€™s surprising about the new Market Street restaurant in the heart of downtown Wilmington. The steakhouse quietly opened this week with nary a phone …

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Bardea Steak’s ‘meat kingdom’ wows guests during soft opening

Pam GeorgeFood, Headlines

In any good story, the main characters face an obstacle or two. In this tale, restaurateur Scott Stein and chef Antimo DiMeo, founders of Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, encountered more than their share while opening another restaurant. Take, for instance, an unexpected pandemic, rising food costs and supply chain issues. These adversaries seemingly conspired to keep the partners …