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,Ā Stitch House BreweryĀ will hold the second FrankaPalooza to honor director of operationsĀ Frank āThe Tankā Kaszeta, …
Sirocco offers vibrant Spanish, Italian and Greek flavors
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 …
Middle-Aged Dad Jam Band brings Calagione friends to town
Sam Calagione has friends in all the right places. His former roommate is Ken Marino, an actor, comedian, director and screenwriter, who, with fellow thespian David Wain, was on MTVās āThe State.ā The duo is also known for āWet Hot American Summerā and its spinoffs. Admittedly, Calagione is no slouch. The James Beard Foundation Award winner and his wife, Mariah, …
Hagley merges Bike & Hike, Dog Days into Summer Nights
Hagley Museum and Library has rolled the success of its long-standing Bike, Hike and Brew nights and its Dog Days of Summer, which allowed guests to bring furry pals, into an all-encompassing Summer Nights program. Now every Wednesday night, patrons can bring their families and pets to the site of the Du Pont Co.’s gunpowder factory along the Brandywine …
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review ā April 20, 2023
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Weekās Top Headlines Include: Community DelDOT rethinking area around Augustine Cut-Off bridge āMan of La Manchaāsā Don Quixote: Stuck in the middle with you Mobile pantries to feed 4,500 Delawareans in need Unused prescription meds? Trash them safely Saturday Hopefuls start tryouts for State Parks lifeguard jobs Food & Dining …
10 new or improved spots in Delaware for outdoor dining
Even before COVID-19, Delaware diners upped the demand for outdoor dining options, and alfresco spaces have become essential to many restaurant designs. Not surprisingly, space affects the size and style of the seating. Here are 10 to consider. Quoin Rooftop The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant in downtown Wilmington covers a lot of bases.Ā The renovated Romanesque brownstone sports a …
Hopefuls start tryouts for State Parks lifeguard jobs
Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol Capt. Bailey Noel wants to have all four park-managed beaches open this summer. But he needs to recruit 20 to 30 new beach patrol lifeguards to do that. Last year, the Tower Road beach had to be closed most weekends outside of holidays because he didnāt have the staff to guard the beach.Ā Noel estimates …
Get into the holiday spirit with these local craft brews
It’s official: Christmastime is here. But if you’re anything like many of our readers, you’ve been so busy working, shopping for presents and buying groceries that you’re just not feeling the holiday spirit yet. Not to worry. For such a small state, Delaware is chock-full of local craft breweries, and many of them have curated unique winter warmers that (after …
5 festive holiday places to drink, dine
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in these tasty Delaware spaces decorated for a festive holiday. Klondike Kate’sĀ Sleigh BarĀ in Newark andĀ BlitzenĀ in Wilmington have returned to serve a cup of good cheer. To the south,Ā Above the DunesĀ in Rehoboth is debuting a Miracle Pop-Up on Nov. 21.Ā SchellvilleĀ in Rehoboth has expanded its food and beer offerings, andĀ BenvenutoĀ in Milford has become a …
10 Delaware spots for supper and a show
Sure, you could go to dinner and just, you know, eat. Or you could experience a little entertainment with your entrĆ©e. Here are some places in Delaware where you can get supper and a show. The Room at Cedar Grove Founded by chef and musicianĀ Paul Cullen,Ā The Room at Cedar GroveĀ is a Lewes-area event venue west of Route 1 on Cedar …