Itâs football season, and that means Grotto Pizza has kicked off its âGame Dayâ menu, available at all the Rehoboth Beach-based chainâs sports bars. Selections include loaded nachos (add chili or chicken for an extra charge), Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips, a jumbo soft pretzel with honey mustard and an all-beef hotdog. (Chili and cheese are available.) During games, the bar …
LaTisha Dismuke is a fan of the Food Network show âChopped.â  On each episode, contestants prepare an appetizer, entree and dessert using the showâs ingredientsâno matter how odd. âAdaptability is a big deal,â noted Dismuke, owner of A Taste of Jazz, a Millsboror catering company that combines her culinary talent with her musical abilities. (She will play the saxophone on …
In the early 1990s, brewpubs were an anomaly in Delawareâhard as that is to believe. Then Stewartâs Brewing Co. in Bear, Dogfish Head Brewery & Eats in Rehoboth Beach and Brandywine Brewing Co. in Greenville quickly opened. (The latter has since closed.) Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant was the tortoise in the local race, owing to the lack of available space. …
People have a tenancy to rush into fall, and when it comes to food, thatâs not a bad thing, particularly if you like pumpkin, squashes, apples and heartier fare. Restaurants are revising menus, coastal eateries are reinstating specials, and special events are kicking into high gear throughout the state. The second season Coastal locals rejoice once Labor Day rolls around. …
The dining scene has been so active in August that autumn promises to bring more openings, closings, fundraisers and special events. This week, menus have expanded, new eateries opened, and a brewpub pays tribute to a beloved member of the hospitality industry. On Saturday, Aug. 26, Stitch House Brewery will hold the second FrankaPalooza to honor director of operations Frank âThe Tankâ Kaszeta, …
This the diversity of Delawareâs dining scene is on display right now. Read on for news about empanadas, ramen, vegan food and Italian specialties. While one beloved seafood restaurant is closing, another is still going strong. Meanwhile, there are plenty of wine and food events with summery menus. George & Sons The Esterling family recently announced that George & Sons, their …
A sirocco is a Mediterranean wind from the Sahara that can reach hurricane-level speed. In Rehoboth Beach, however, Sirocco Food & Drink is a breath of fresh air. The newly opened restaurant is in Coastal Rehoboth Beach, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The hotel replaces the Sandcastle Motel, a concrete gray edifice resembling a giant prop for a …
There are no dog days when it comes to dining in Delaware. For instance, the stateâs brewing scene is hopping, and there are plenty of opportunities to sip new wines. A festival will showcase a dinner created by television competition winners, and a well-liked brewery is closing. Meanwhile, a local favorite has overhauled its menu, and Mission BBQ is finally …
Colin Dyckman and his wife, Kendal Reynolds, arrived in Italy just in time for a heat wave. âLike the natives, we just strolled from gelateria to gelateria,â he recalled. Spooning the silky frozen confection was a sweet alternative to sipping alcoholic beveragesâand the experience was just as relaxing, he maintained. âIt allows people to chilly, literally,â Dyckman said of …
For parents, August is summerâs swan song. Itâs harvest season for foodies. And for beach locals, itâs almost the âsecond season,â when the weather is still pleasant, but the crowd of tourists has thinned. Meanwhile, there are still festivals and new restaurants to try. Put the following on your to-do list: Moving in Newark: Blue Crab Grill Blue Crab Grill, …
