It was 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Newark. Most college students were still snug in their beds, but a line had formed in front of 145 E. Main St. No, Taylor Swift was not in town to sign autographs. It was the grand opening of Helen’s Sausage House, and the queue was about meat, not music. Picture sizzling …
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 …
There’s no business like the food business. At least that was the case on Monday, Oct. 23, when the Delaware Restaurant Association held its Cornerstone Awards. And there’s much to celebrate. Despite several years of hardships, new spots are opening. The industry continues to give back to the community, and seasonal specials are tempting diners to venture out during the …
Barbecue and donuts are big news in Delaware, and one newcomer has decided to package them together. But word on the street also has good eats in Newark, where a West African restaurant just opened, and La Casa Pasta prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversarye. Barbecue and breakfast Those who commute via Marsh Road in Brandywine Hundred may have noticed …
Most people leave the Eating Rehoboth walking tour with a full belly. That’s because the 2½-hour trek through downtown Rehoboth Beach pauses at five eateries for samples. Ann Vaughan, however, took home an idea. “Oh, my God, this would be so great in Kennett Square,” she told herself. That was in 2013. By 2014, Taste Kennett Food Tours was operating …
Delawareans love their coffee, and now they have more ways to enjoy it, from specialty mugs to creative concoctions. But that’s not all the restaurant buzz this week. Bob Dylan is the inspiration for a wine dinner, and we revisit Bar Reverie in Greenville. Changing of the chef We recently noted the chef change at Bar Reverie in Greenville. Steve …
The “Barbie” movie put pink in the spotlight. But the color had a special significance even before Barbie and Ken took a road trip into the real world. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons are the international symbol for the campaign. Inspired by the color’s popularity and meaning, Anthony and Jeremiah Brooks decided to create a Pretty …
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 …
When it comes to Delaware’s hidden culinary gems, Po’ Boys Creole Restaurant tops the list. The intimate Milton eatery is sandwiched between a dollar store and a bodega on a highway lined with cornfields. Chef Michael Clampitt made the Cajun and Creole restaurant a destination for gumbo-loving diners. But on Monday, Sept. 25, he turned over the keys to Chase …
Manisha Collet-Govinden, the opening chef at Bar Reverie in Greenville, is no longer at the restaurant. Owner David Dietz had “moved mountains” to bring the family to Delaware. (They previously owned a restaurant in Paris.) But ultimately, it was not a good fit. The new chef, Steve Taplin, started Sept. 17 after working on new dishes at Dietz’s BBC …
