Memorial Day weekend may be the traditional start of the summer at the beach. but anyone who lives in coastal Sussex County knows the highways are crowded most of the year. Nevertheless, beach restaurants are gearing up for an onslaught. According to the tourism group Visit Southern Delaware, dining is the leading visitor activity along the coast, surpassing the allure …
In the mid-20th century, Lewes, Delaware, was known for menhaden fish factories, and locals referred to the distinct aroma as the âsmell of money.â The odor kept many tourists away, which in turn kept developers from tearing down city blocks to build motels. Bicentennial-related activism â and the death of the local menhaden fishery â led to preservation initiatives and a listing …
Forget the ocean. Many visitors come to Delawareâs coast for the beach eatsâ and with good reason. The concepts cover the gamut, from smashed burgers to samosas. Whatâs more, the culinary action is no longer confined to the beach as development continues along Route 1 and toward the inland bays. If youâre headed to the beach this summer, here …
