A lot has happened since April 22, 2013, when Greg Vogeley opened Drip CafĂ©Â in Hockessin. He expanded the Lantana Square Shopping Center eatery twice and opened a second location in Newark. “Hockessin is my baby, and Newark is my pride and joy,” he said. He also started roasting his own coffee, and more recently, he signed a lease for a new concept. That’s …
Paul Cullen is on a mission to make risotto more approachable. Too often, home cooks avoid serving the northern Italian dish, said Cullen, who offers in-home parties featuring his Italian cuisine. They picture standing at the stove, tediously stirring broth into arborio rice until it reaches a creamy consistency. But that doesn’t have to be the case. “You don’t have to …
A new fondue restaurant in Milford will focus on simple menus with a variety of cheese and broths available by themselves or in a full dinner. fondue., with a little F and its own period, is the newest venture of Zack and Marissa King, who also own EasySpeak, a popular distillery and brewpub in Milford. “This is something completely new …
During the pandemic’s peak, restaurant takeout soared. Partly, that’s because it was the only option in spring 2020. However, more than a few consumers still haven’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 …
Restaurants and breweries will toast the return of Wilmington Beer Week, which starts today — Tuesday, Feb. 28 — and runs through Sunday. It will focus on locally brewed beer and there’s a bonus for local suds lovers: Those who download a passport and get it stamped five times during the week will be eligible to win the Ultimate Wilmington …
As my friends persistently point out, I eat out — a lot. But, hey, it’s part of my job and something my husband and I enjoy doing together. Consider it a hobby. While I’ve had many excellent meals since COVID-19 restaurant restrictions relaxed, some dishes stand out for one reason or another. Some are seasonal, others are specials, and several …
This story was originally published in May 2022. Fancy a beer or a glass of wine with buddies? The Mercury’s got you. Craving a cup of tea, perhaps a blend named for area sites? The Mercury’s got you. Seeking a light lunch or dinner that’s vegetarian, but you’d never know it was? The Mercury’s got you. Looking for a nice …
Fancy a beer or a glass of wine with buddies? The Mercury’s got you. Craving a cup of tea, perhaps a blend named for area sites? The Mercury’s got you. Seeking a light lunch or dinner that’s vegetarian, but you’d never know it was? The Mercury’s got you. Looking for a nice patio to dine or drink in the …
Coming off the Delaware trifecta — Mother’s Day, the Wilmington Flower Market and Winterthur’s Point to Point — you probably missed National Shrimp Day on May 10. To celebrate the occasion, recipe expert Veronica Fletcher of the site Pantry & Larder scoured Google trends and found each state’s most requested shrimp recipes. Forget bang-bang, spicy or steamed. Delawareans hunted for fried shrimp recipes …
Hagley Museum’s Alfresco dining nights on Thursdays in May will include a variety of cuisines. Photo by Kerry Harrison. You would expect to see 19th century tools and the du Pont ancestral home and gardens at Hagley Museum and Library, the birthplace of Eleuthère IrĂ©nĂ©e du Pont’s gunpowder works. Flatbread and couscous, however, may come as a surprise. The Middle …
