When Heirloom opened in 2015, some wondered if Lewes could support a fine-dining, farm-to-table concept. The town rolls up the streets by 10 p.m., even in summer, and Rehoboth Beach had claimed culinary bragging rights. Not only did Heirloom prove them wrong, but Meghan Leeâs restaurant remains fresh and inventive. Clearly, customers havenât suffered from a seven-year itch. Indeed, although …
Nothing gets Wilmington residents quite as excited as a new restaurantâunless itâs a celebrity sighting. I recently experienced both thrills on one evening. The Brandywine Restaurant at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave.âwhich many call âthe old Michael Christopherâs buildingââhad an invitation-only preview, and Brent Celek, a former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, was in attendance. I donât follow sports, so I relied on …
Delaware canât get enough of Mexican restaurants, or so it seems. Along with the new spots listed below, more are reportedly on the way. And First State families are also eager to reduce Thanksgiving stress. The number of places offering to-go and in-restaurant dining keeps growing, and weâve added some to the list. New Mexican restaurant rundown Roja & …
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 âThe Tankâ Kaszeta, …
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 …
In a move that upset a lot of beach diners, the state has awarded a 10-year restaurant contract at Indian River Marina to Big Fish Restaurant Group, essentially booting Hammerheads Dockside out of a location it’s had for a decade. The contract, open to all bidders, came under scrutiny at the end of January when Hammerheads went public with an …
John Berl doesnât like to sit still, and his average walking pace would make some breathless. A few weeks after the long-awaited Uncle Johnâs BBQ Stand finally opened, he was zipping from the dining room through the open kitchen to the area holding the giant smoker â and back again. The restaurant at 2509 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont debuted Nov 15, but …
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 …
When Regan Derrickson was 21, he left work at the SandCastle Motel and crossed Rehoboth Avenue for his doorman shift at the Summer House, where he checked patronsâ identification. It was a fast-paced job. The restaurant, which had opened in 1977, was a happening nightspot after 9 p.m. The establishment personified the beach vibe, and it was the inspiration …
The family that owns the Sungate Diner is replicating the popular menu of the Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, landmark in Delaware. The Bellevue Diner opens Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 703 Philadelphia Pike, north of Wilmington and less than a mile south of the historic Bellevue Hall that gives it its name. The space once housed Jimmyâs Restaurant, and George Argiroudis …
