January was more like Janu-dreary, and if February follows suit, restaurants will need more soup options on the menu. Thatās because few foods warm the body and soul like soup. Granted, multiple choices can create a challenge. Which one to pick? Happily, several Delaware eateries came up with a solution: a flight. If it seems like a strange idea, consider …
One Coastal’s Matt Kern is James Beard Award semifinalist
Matt Kern, chef and owner ofĀ One Coastal in Fenwick Island, is a semifinalist for aĀ James Beard AwardĀ in the Best Chef Mid-Atlantic category. This is Kernās third semifinalist nomination. He was a semifinalist in 2019 and 2020 while working atĀ HeirloomĀ in Lewes. āItās way different,ā this time, said Kern, who purchased One Coastal from Scott and Carlie Carey in 2022. āI have …
Wine, dine with Italian count at Milfordās Benvenuto
Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio Itās not every day that Milford-area diners get to dine with a count. But on Friday, March 18, Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio will be showcasing his wines at Benvenuto, a Milford restaurant.Ā The count and the restaurant are a perfect pairing, said Diego Lascano, the restaurantās wine and beverage director.Ā āWe are a …
Bardeaās new venture: Tacos in DE.CO food court
Bardea Food & Drink has opened a taco stand in Wilmingtonās DE.CO food court. Photo courtesy of Charles āEbbieā Alfree III. Before a restaurant opens for service, the staff often gather for a family meal. More often than not, the food is a departure from the regular menu. For instance, atĀ Bardea Food & DrinkĀ in downtown Wilmington, an Italian concept, …
Booth House offers American brew pub cuisine in six dining rooms
The David Finney Inn in Historic New Castle houses the Booth House Tavern and Restaurant, DFI Cafe, a bed-and-breakfast and, soon, Hammergod Brewing. By Joe Hoddinott/Photography You can eat in the bar at Booth House Tavern in Historic New Castle. Or the cafe. The Library. The Red Room. The New Castle Room. The Municipal Room. The Parkview Room. …