Robert Lhulier The Brandywine Restaurant

Chef Robert Lhulier takes on Brandywine Restaurant

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

The ability of a restaurant to adapt and thrive is an admirable trait in the post-pandemic era. The hospitality industry must navigate labor shortages, high food prices, evolving diner demands, and soaring credit card fees.Ā  In the past, new restaurants had more time to work out the kinks. No longer. For instance, Wilmington-based Tsionas Management, which owns 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue …

restaurant Bar Reverie

A chef shakeup. A new Brandywine Restaurant. A look at old faves

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

  Manisha Collet-Govinden, the opening chef at Bar Reverie in Greenville, is no longer at the restaurant.Ā Ā  Owner David Dietz had ā€œmoved mountainsā€ 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 Dietzā€™s BBC …

Pam George Small Wonder Big Bites Delaware

A mac-and-cheese faceoff; Bar Reverie opens; Monty’s ‘Claw’

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Dining in Delaware is far from dull. The state ā€” aka the Small Wonder ā€” boasts James Beard Award nominees, reality cooking show stars and a supportive network of chefs, restaurateurs and industry associations. So, if youā€™re in the culinary doldrums, it might be because you havenā€™t kept up on the tasty gossip. Weā€™re here to spill the tea. Mac …

food Takeout delivery

Food takeout, delivery still strong, but comes with cost

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

During the pandemicā€™s peak, restaurant takeout soared. Partly, thatā€™s because it was the only option in spring 2020. However, more than a few consumers still havenā€™t dined inside, and others have grown accustomed to the convenience of taking dinner home or having it delivered. As a result, takeout is still trending. However, the demand can stress the kitchen, which is …