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Mexican restaurants, Avondale closure, Thanksgiving in/out

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

  Delaware can’t 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 we’ve added some to the list. New Mexican restaurant rundown Roja & …

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Janvier jewelry store’s stunning mural wows customers

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

Joseph Janvier Jewelers doesn’t go out of its way to call attention to itself — from the outside. The Elsmere business is housed in a nondescript brick building on Kirkwood Highway. Customers walk from a modest parking lot to the front door and press a bell to be admitted. They step in, and their mouths drop open. “Wow” is usually …

DelawareLive March 26

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Mar. 26, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines School mentors: Who they are, what they do may surprise you 43 to compete for 23 school board seats in May 9 election Culture SALSTHON smashes fundraising goal: $243,791 to help children Pete du Pont records archive opens at Hagley Library Business Women-led Compact …

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Drip Café celebrates 10 years in Hockessin

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

A lot has happened since April 22, 2013, when Greg Vogeley opened Drip Café in Hockessin. He expanded the Lantana Square Shopping Center eatery twice and opened a second location in Newark. “Hockessin is my baby, and Newark is my pride and joy,” he said. He also started roasting his own coffee, and more recently, he signed a lease for a new concept. That’s …

food Takeout delivery

Food takeout, delivery still strong, but comes with cost

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

During the pandemic’s peak, restaurant takeout soared. Partly, that’s because it was the only option in spring 2020. However, more than a few consumers still haven’t dined inside, and others have grown accustomed to the convenience of taking dinner home or having it delivered. As a result, takeout is still trending. However, the demand can stress the kitchen, which is …