Curiosity killed the catâor so they say. But when it comes to todayâs most popular diet trend, curiosity is a good thing. Integrating plant-based foods into your life can help reduce the risk of illnesses related to diets high in fat and red meat. Since spring produce will likely hit the shelves early, itâs an ideal time to turn over …
Lee Mikles has a dizzying list of what he thinks about every day. The co-founder of OMG Hospitality restaurant group is focusing on the April launch of a new Grain menu that leans into comfort food that reminds guests of their childhood memories. Heâs also trying to pay more attention to the costs of food and labor while preserving the …
After 13 years, Ulysses American Gastropub in Brandywine Hundred has closed. The beer-friendly restaurant is in the Shoppes at Graylyn on Marsh Road. A notice posted today on the door reads:Â âIt is with great sadness that we write this letter. After much consideration we made the difficult decision to close Ulysses American Gastropub. We want to thank all of …
January was more like Janu-dreary, and if February follows suit, restaurants will need more soup options on the menu. Thatâs because few foods warm the body and soul like soup. Granted, multiple choices can create a challenge. Which one to pick? Happily, several Delaware eateries came up with a solution: a flight. If it seems like a strange idea, consider …
Matt Kern, chef and owner of One Coastal in Fenwick Island, is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in the Best Chef Mid-Atlantic category. This is Kernâs third semifinalist nomination. He was a semifinalist in 2019 and 2020 while working at Heirloom in Lewes. âItâs way different,â this time, said Kern, who purchased One Coastal from Scott and Carlie Carey in 2022. âI have …
It is a regional debate that has lasted for generationsâwhich restaurant has the best cheesesteak? After meeting a date at Claymont Cheese Steak in Claymont, Jim Pappas took that question to heart. She shared his love of Philadelphiaâsâand therefore Delawareâsâiconic sandwich, and they decided to ask friends and family to reveal their favorite spots. An Uber driver, Pappas also began …
Itâs not often that you see a restaurant sign promoting barbecue, steaks, donuts and pancakes. So, when 322 BBQ and Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House opened in Brandywine Hundred in October, many were confused. Would the combo succeed? Itâs a reasonable question, given that Rosenfeldâs Deli/Big Fish Market did not last a year in the same Plaza III location. …
It’s holiday pop-up season, and celebrants can never get enough holly, bells and elves. But festive dĂ©cor is no longer limited to malls and retail stores. Restaurants are also sprinkling holiday cheer in their communities. Jingle Bar at Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen Last year, the holiday theme was limited to the Delaware Avenue restaurantâs rear patio, which has an …
From now until New Yearâs Day, many revelers will throw calories to the wind, and thereâs no better place to indulge than Bardea Steak, which recently launched a chefâs tasting menu that is perfect for holiday diningâand Valentineâs Day. The downtown Wilmington restaurant, located next to the critically acclaimed Bardea Food & Drink, offers the multicourse menu for $150 per person. (Add …
When Heirloom opened in 2015, some wondered if Lewes could support a fine-dining, farm-to-table concept. The town rolls up the streets by 10 p.m., even in summer, and Rehoboth Beach had claimed culinary bragging rights. Not only did Heirloom prove them wrong, but Meghan Leeâs restaurant remains fresh and inventive. Clearly, customers havenât suffered from a seven-year itch. Indeed, although …
