Matt Kern Karen Kern Beard Awards

Kern won’t bring home Beard Award but still feels like winner

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

It’s not often that you get to meet your idols.  But during the James Beard Awards events in Chicago this past weekend, Delaware’s Matt Kern chatted with Elizabeth Faulkner, a “Top Chef” alum and “a hero of mine for probably 20 years,” said Kern, chef-owner of One Coastal in Fenwick Island. He met Michel Nischan, another hero, and Kevin Tien …

DelawareLive April 7

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – April 7, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Memorial Bridge ‘dolphins’ designed to stop ships like Dali Plant shoots through the roof of Longwood conservatory Delaware’s Matt Kern of One Coastal is a James Beard finalist Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk DOE to provide support, coaching for college financial aid Shooting woes sink Blue Coats in season finale Click on the image …

Matt Kern, chef/owner of One Coastal.

Delaware’s Matt Kern of One Coastal is a James Beard Finalist

Pam GeorgeHeadlines, Culture

When Matt Kern was growing up in the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, area, he often felt like he didn’t belong. That changed when he was 14 and started working in a restaurant kitchen. “I immediately felt comfortable,” recalled Kern, who couldn’t afford culinary school tuition. His sense of belonging has reached a new level. This morning, the James Beard Foundation released the Restaurant and …

DelawareLive Jan 28

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 28, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Carney’s proposed $6.1 billion 2025 state budget up 9% from 2024 Sussex sees surge in sightings of coyotes One Coastal’s Matt Kern is James Beard Award semifinalist Law allowing elders to self-certify for marijuana card passes House New ‘future flexible’ Tatnall School library draws more students Middletown hangs on in win over Salesianum Click on the …

12 Delaware dishes

12 Delaware dishes worthy of trying in 2023

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

As my friends persistently point out, I eat out — a lot. But, hey, it’s part of my job and something my husband and I enjoy doing together. Consider it a hobby. While I’ve had many excellent meals since COVID-19 restaurant restrictions relaxed, some dishes stand out for one reason or another. Some are seasonal, others are specials, and several …