Tourism is big business in Sussex County, Delaware, and the proof is in the numbers, according to Matt Parker, chair of Southern Delaware Tourism and a financial planner. In fiscal year 2023, Sussex County generated $2.7 billion in visitor spending, he noted at the Annual Tourism Awards Luncheon, held Wednesday at Lighthouse Cove Event Center in Dewey Beach. âThis is real money and …
There are no dog days when it comes to dining in Delaware. For instance, the stateâs brewing scene is hopping, and there are plenty of opportunities to sip new wines. A festival will showcase a dinner created by television competition winners, and a well-liked brewery is closing. Meanwhile, a local favorite has overhauled its menu, and Mission BBQ is finally …
When it comes to Delawareâs dining scene, there is rarely has a slow news day, and thatâs been particularly true this summer. There are new restaurants in the works, and plenty of opportunities to try new foods. More Mexican In fall, Greg Vogely, owner of two Delaware Drip CafĂ© locations, plans to open Roja & Verde Taqueria next to the …
Delawareâs food fans have a new reason to subscribe to Netflix. Local chef Robbie Jester is one of 11 contestants on âPressure Cooker,â a reality competition starting on Friday, Jan. 6. To celebrate his TV appearance, Jester and friends are throwing a premier party at Bellefonte Brewing Co.âs North Wilmington location starting at 6 p.m. The public is invited, but Jester isn’t allowed to comment until …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Community Ursulineâs Nativity kickstarts celebration of Christmas On the go? Your guide to end-of-year holidays First State Montessori makes, donates holiday sweets Business Delawareâs minimum wage to rise again Jan. 1 Public advocate slams Delmarva Powerâs rate hike request Volunteers help pack Mountaire Cares boxes to …
Ultimately, it was the choice between a mountain in Switzerland or a hammock in the Caribbean. The countries were cake themes in the Food Networkâs âHoliday Baking Championshipâ finale on Monday, Dec. 19. The ombre blue mountain cake belonged to Dru Tevis, director of the pastry program for Rehoboth Beach, Delaware-based SoDel Concepts, who had consistently wowed the judges during the eight-week program. …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Community Storminâ Norman gives away 1,400 turkeys, passes baton Bowers Beach unites to offer watermenâs Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving 2022 in the First State: what to know Planners want to put 12-acre park over I-95 in Wilmington Winterthur adds 150 pounds of sweet to Yuletide Wilmington wins …
When we last left Delawareâs âDru-nicorn,â he made it through the second episode of âHoliday Banking Championshipâ on the Food Network. But could Dru Tevis survive another round? First State residents, friends, family and his SoDel Concepts colleagues tuned in last night to watch. Indeed, many gathered at Thompson Island Brewing Co. in Rehoboth to watch alongside the pastry chef â and taste the …
On a November afternoon, Hari Cameron was making dough with a new type of flour. âIâm always working on stuff,â the Rehoboth Beach resident explained, putting the mix aside to take a phone call. Thatâs because the James Beard-nominated chef is a consultant for a kitchen equipment company, and heâs worked with Think Rice, which supports American rice growers. But …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Community From politics to parties, this tradition dates back to 1812 UD REP stages âArsenic and Old Laceâ New kid-designed playground opens in Wilmington âVoice From Assisiâ concert benefits Ministry of Caring Food & Dining Delaware pastry chef competes on Food Network Where is Delawareâs best …
