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 …
Dan Huber of Wilmington, a self-dubbed âweekend townieâ whoâs had a second residence in Lewes since childhood, vividly recalls being at Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach when it opened half a century ago. He was 12 and said his family was the third or fourth group to be seated at Nicolaâs First Street location on June 11, 1971. âWe felt …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Community âRevisionistsâ is latest addition to haunted NCC scene I-95 southbound to close as project nears completion Wilmington glass artisan specializes in cremation art Itâs raining bonsai at Longwood Gardens Hagleyâs âNation of Inventorsâ hopes to inspire creativity Business Delaware retailers must accept cash under new …
In the mid-20th century, Lewes, Delaware, was known for menhaden fish factories, and locals referred to the distinct aroma as the âsmell of money.â The odor kept many tourists away, which in turn kept developers from tearing down city blocks to build motels. Bicentennial-related activism â and the death of the local menhaden fishery â led to preservation initiatives and a listing …
