The Lewes Oyster House proves that good things come to all who wait. After months of construction delays, the downtown Lewes restaurant at 108 Second St. opened to the public this week. Last week, however, the Second Street eatery gave the staff a trial run with friends and family, and one reporter talked her way into a seat at the oyster …
North Wilmington residents craving matzoh ball soup, fresh mahi or a Reuben sandwich were disappointed today. Rosenfeldâs Big Fish on Marsh Road has closed. A sign on the restaurant door in the Plaza III shopping center noted that the closing was effective as of Oct. 24, after only being open six months. Neither Warren Rosenfeld, who founded the Rosenfeldâs Jewish Deli concept …
When Regan Derrickson was 21, he left work at the SandCastle Motel and crossed Rehoboth Avenue for his doorman shift at the Summer House, where he checked patronsâ identification. It was a fast-paced job. The restaurant, which had opened in 1977, was a happening nightspot after 9 p.m. The establishment personified the beach vibe, and it was the inspiration …
In the late 19th century, Methodists traveled to Rehoboth Beach to renew their spirit beside the sea. These âcampersâ stayed in rudimentary wood houses known as tents. However, they spent most of their time listening to the Rev. Robert W. Toddâs sermons in the tabernacle. Things have changed. Zealous foodies have replaced the faithful, and the modern getaway to …
Recent culinary headlines in Delaware have titillated coastal dinersâ taste buds. The team behind Bethany Blues plans to put a barbecue joint in the heart of Rehoboth Beach. Downtown Blues â a departure from the name of the Lewes and Bethany Beach locations â will move into the original Nicola Pizza site on North First Street. (Nicola is moving …
In Delaware, status is bestowed to those with low-digit license plates, an address in the 19807 zip code and beachfront property. But in culinary circles, you can display your cultural or financial wealth by posting your tasting menu on Facebook. At Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar, the âOff the Chainâ six-course menu runs $200 per person sans wine. The …
We fully intended to get a steak. After all, thatâs what carnivores normally do when visiting a steakhouse. But once we entered Bardea Steakâs sleek space, we succumbed to the allure of the unexpected. And thereâs much thatâs surprising about the new Market Street restaurant in the heart of downtown Wilmington. The steakhouse quietly opened this week with nary a phone …
In any good story, the main characters face an obstacle or two. In this tale, restaurateur Scott Stein and chef Antimo DiMeo, founders of Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington, encountered more than their share while opening another restaurant. Take, for instance, an unexpected pandemic, rising food costs and supply chain issues. These adversaries seemingly conspired to keep the partners …
Warren Rosenfeld is asking Brandywine Hundred residents for a bit of patience. The new Rosenfeldâs Big Fish in North Wilmington is not the Washington, D.C.-area nativeâs first restaurant. Still, it has faced modern obstacles, namely staffing shortages, supply chain issues and backups in permits and licenses. The combination restaurant, deli and market on Marsh Road had a soft opening May 12, …
The opening of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, May 11, is another feather in Trolley Squareâs party hat. The stretch between N. DuPont Street and N. Scott Street is a hipster hive that can hold its own against most fun hubs in the state. But it wasnât always that way. Hereâs a look at what is and …
