TheĀ Lewes Oyster HouseĀ proves that good things come to all who wait. After months of construction delays, the downtown Lewes restaurant at 108 Second St. opened to the public this week. Last week, however, the Second Street eatery gave the staff a trial run with friends and family, and one reporter talked her way into a seat at the oyster …
North Wilmington residents craving matzoh ball soup, fresh mahi or a Reuben sandwich were disappointed today. Rosenfeldās Big Fish on Marsh Road has closed. A sign on the restaurant door in the Plaza III shopping center noted that the closing was effective as of Oct. 24, after only being open six months. Neither Warren Rosenfeld, who founded theĀ Rosenfeldās Jewish DeliĀ concept …
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 patronsā 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 …
In the late 19thĀ century, Methodists traveled to Rehoboth Beach to renew their spirit beside the sea. These ācampersā stayed in rudimentary wood houses known as tents. However, they spent most of their time listening to the Rev. Robert W. Toddās sermons in the tabernacle. Things have changed. Zealous foodies have replaced the faithful, and the modern getaway to …
Recent culinary headlines in Delaware have titillated coastal dinersā taste buds. The team behind Bethany Blues plans to put a barbecue joint in the heart of Rehoboth Beach. Downtown Blues ā a departure from the name of the Lewes and Bethany Beach locations ā will move into the original Nicola Pizza site on North First Street. (Nicola is moving …
In Delaware, status is bestowed to those with low-digit license plates, an address in the 19807 zip code and beachfront property. But in culinary circles, you can display your cultural or financial wealth by posting your tasting menu on Facebook. AtĀ Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar, the āOff the Chainā six-course menu runs $200 per person sans wine. The …
We fully intended to get a steak. After all, thatās what carnivores normally do when visiting a steakhouse. But once we enteredĀ Bardea SteakāsĀ sleek space, we succumbed to the allure of the unexpected. And thereās much thatās surprising about the new Market Street restaurant in the heart of downtown Wilmington. The steakhouse quietly opened this week with nary a phone …
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 …
Warren Rosenfeld is asking Brandywine Hundred residents for a bit of patience. The newĀ Rosenfeldās Big FishĀ in North Wilmington is not the Washington, D.C.-area nativeās first restaurant. Still, it has faced modern obstacles, namely staffing shortages, supply chain issues and backups in permits and licenses. The combination restaurant, deli and market on Marsh Road had a soft opening May 12, …
The opening of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, May 11, is another feather in Trolley Squareās party hat. The stretch between N. DuPont Street and N. Scott Street is a hipster hive that can hold its own against most fun hubs in the state. But it wasnāt always that way. Hereās a look at what is and …
