The 302 Beer Drinkers’ Choice Awards will return to Crooked Hammock’s flagship brewpub in Lewes on Sunday, April 3. Every brewery in the state is invited to compete in the event, which organizers said is “known for its sudsy silliness and refined debauchery.” “Delaware’s brewery scene has exploded by leaps and bounds in recent years and we wanted to create …
UD’s The Den promises late-night dining for students
The Den will offer late-night dining to UD students. A new late-night option is being added to the University of Delaware’s Perkins Student Center, to the delight of night owls, bar hoppers and students hitting the books. “Finally, a place to grab a bite after a late night of studying,” said the UD announcement about it. “The Den,” …
Booth House offers American brew pub cuisine in six dining rooms
The David Finney Inn in Historic New Castle houses the Booth House Tavern and Restaurant, DFI Cafe, a bed-and-breakfast and, soon, Hammergod Brewing. By Joe Hoddinott/Photography You can eat in the bar at Booth House Tavern in Historic New Castle. Or the cafe. The Library. The Red Room. The New Castle Room. The Municipal Room. The Parkview Room. …
Staffing shortage forces Steak Works Pizza to close for good
Steak Works Pizza (www.steakworkspizza.com) Steak Works Pizza, a favorite in Brandywine Hundred for decades, has closed. Although the announcement was immediate and surprising, the warnings included recurring appeals to hire staff. “To my wonderful customers,” owner Tas Adamopoulos wrote on Facebook on July 15. “This last year and a half have been very hard with the coronavirus and not being …
Haven’t yet had Chef Cryss’s fabulously unique wings? Let us introduce you
Sweet potato wings are one of the menu items at Crystal’s Comfort Food There is one refreshing thing that Crystal Ashby and her food have in common—there ain’t nothing subtle about either one. Crystal—or “Chef Cryss” to her fans—is the 34-year-old celebrity chef at the heart of Middletown’s Crystal’s Comfort Food. She greets me in a “Racist People Suck” …
Chick-fil-A opening on Route 13 near New Castle
(Chick-fil-A New Castle) A Chick-fil-A restaurant opens Tuesday near New Castle. The restaurant, at 107 S. du Pont Highway, near Route 273, will initially be open for only drive-thru customers, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. It’s the third Chick-fil-A for Wilmington native Adam Marcus, who also owns and operates the restaurants in Bear and the Christiana Mall. …
Milford’s Benvenuto invites mixologists to compete in the Thirsty Games
Milford’s Benvenuto restaurant brings mixologist Brian Van Flandern to town for cocktail events this summer Milford’s Benvenuto is not your average Italian restaurant. Yes, the family-owned eatery embraces the cuisine and ambiance of Tuscany. But it also delivers the unexpected. “We change what we do all the time,” said owner Lisa Johnson. In winter, for instance, guests can attend wine …
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – June 10, 2021
Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom. From here, you can scroll through the pdf, forward and backward, zoom in or out in 10% increments, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”https://townsquaredelaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TSD-June-10-2021.pdf” title=”TSD June 10-2021″] This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Sun’s out, and so are diners in the streets …
Sun’s out, and so are diners in the streets around Delaware
Wilmington’s popular Curbside dining in the streets returns for the summer. Areas around Delaware are tempting diners (and drinkers – and shoppers) with special events in which the dining spreads onto sidewalks, parking spots, parks or the streets. They were popular last year because the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is lower outdoors and being able to …
Where vaccinated people can get deals on food and drink
Bardea Food & Drink offers a free dessert with dinner. This is its twist on cheesecake with pomegranate, buddha’s hand and white sesame crumble. Photo from Bardea Facebook Small businesses across Delaware are getting state grants to cover the cost of providing incentives for vaccinated customers. More the 200 will receive state grants up to $5,000 for reimbursements, the …
Munch your way through day at these new beach restaurants
Atlantic Social’s Chesapeake Seafood Salad Although Memorial Day in Delaware was a wet one, it didn’t dampen coastal diners’ appetites for new restaurants. Now that Delaware’s eateries are fully open, you can munch your way through the day at these beach newbies. Sunny Bay Cafe serves traditional American breakfast fare, as well as sweet, savory and breakfast crepes. …
Proof we love BBQ: Stuck with only takeout, sales rose for this restaurant
BBQ travels well, and that helped Limestone BBQ’s takeout sales. If you’re one of the multitudes who will be craving barbecue on Memorial Day, you won’t be alone. And for many, summer holidays aren’t the only days people want to chow down. The year-round love for roasted meat even during the lockdown surprised a Delaware restaurant devoted to it. …













