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 …
Thompson Island is one of many places in or near Delaware where diners can celebrate spring. Restaurants are gearing up for a busy spring season â Easter, Motherâs Day and grads-and-dads events are on the horizon. Menus are now full of seasonal flavor â think ramps, asparagus, fiddlehead ferns â and as the calendar flips to April, dining outside …
Atlantic Social’s Chesapeake Seafood Salad Although Memorial Day in Delaware was a wet one, it didnât dampen coastal dinersâ appetites for new restaurants. Now that Delawareâs eateries are fully open, you can munch your way through the day at these beach newbies. Sunny Bay Cafe serves traditional American breakfast fare, as well as sweet, savory and breakfast crepes. …
