Lee Mikles has a dizzying list of what he thinks about every day. The co-founder of OMG Hospitality restaurant group is focusing on the April launch of a new Grain menu that leans into comfort food that reminds guests of their childhood memories. He’s also trying to pay more attention to the costs of food and labor while preserving the …
The First State is witnessing a flurry of new openings, from casual takeaway to fine dining. Meanwhile, restaurants have released Thanksgiving menus. We’ll keep you posted as more become available. And they are starting holiday gift card promotions. New and upcoming restaurants The Brandywine will open on Nov. 14 at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington. That’s the same building as Santa …
If you can taste the difference between birch and root beer, you’ll be happy to know that Grotto Pizza is once again serving the soda. What’s the difference? Birch beer is made for birch, while the original root beer contained sassafras vines and roots. The product is not the only popular item back in local chain restaurants. The healthy, fast-casual …
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, …
Craft beer lovers will have a field day – well, field weekend – as Dogfish Head hosts its annual beer festival May 5-7 in Sussex County. The event, dubbed the “Weekend of Compelling Ales” will feature the local brewery’s unique ales and spirits along with delectable food pairings. The weekend will start with a kick-off party, a walking and tasting …
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 …
Beer lovers and liquor connoisseurs have a lot to look forward to in 2023. Dogfish Head this week announced its beverage release calendar for next year, featuring a lineup of beers, canned cocktails and full-proof spirits and liqueurs. The lineup includes more than a dozen new products and packages, all of which Dogfish fans can expect to see on shelves …
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s annual Analog-A-Go-Go festival will return after a two-year hiatus. The festival will happen Saturday, Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at Dogfish’s Milton Tasting Room and Kitchen. The celebration will feature more than 20 unique independent artisans, a music lineup curated by Chicago-based record label Numero Group, 14 exclusive beer and spirit samples, and the …
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines State retirees sue to stop Medicare Advantage plan Rehoboth’s offshore wind primer aired all sides of issue Federal judge partially halts Delaware ‘ghost gun’ ban Culture Mount Pleasant wins contest to perform ‘Frozen: The Musical’ Grand Gala returns with ‘Hamilton’ star on stage Diocese …
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery will host its second-annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Milton Tasting Room and Kitchen. The free event will feature food, music, art, entertainment, and off-centered ales, including a brand-new fall beer brewed in collaboration with Dewey Beer Co. and Fifer Orchards. “I am always pumped for this …
