beach eats

3 beach restaurants to try this summer

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Memorial Day weekend may be the traditional start of the summer at the beach. but anyone who lives in coastal Sussex County knows  the highways are crowded most of the year. Nevertheless, beach restaurants are gearing up for an onslaught. According to the tourism group Visit Southern Delaware, dining is the leading visitor activity along the coast, surpassing the allure …

Heirloom

Revisiting Heirloom in Lewes, just in time for holiday season

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

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 Lee’s restaurant remains fresh and inventive. Clearly, customers haven’t suffered from a seven-year itch. Indeed, although …

dining

Delaware’s booming dining scene: pizza, tacos, On Tap trail

Pam GeorgeHeadlines, Culture

There’s no business like the food business. At least that was the case on Monday, Oct. 23, when the Delaware Restaurant Association held its Cornerstone Awards.  And there’s much to celebrate. Despite several years of hardships, new spots are opening. The industry continues to give back to the community, and seasonal specials are tempting diners to venture out during the …

outdoor

10 new or improved spots in Delaware for outdoor dining

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Even before COVID-19, Delaware diners upped the demand for outdoor dining options, and alfresco spaces have become essential to many restaurant designs. Not surprisingly, space affects the size and style of the seating. Here are 10 to consider.   Quoin Rooftop The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant in downtown Wilmington covers a lot of bases.  The renovated Romanesque brownstone sports a …

TSD Review Nov 3

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – November 3, 2022

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Polarization challenges Return Day traditions Some question need for one-way traffic in Rockford Park WilmU law school to start with 100 students, be accredited by 2025 Firefly ’23 canceled to ‘recharge lights,’ whatever that means History favors Ramone, numbers favor Burns in Pike Creek race …

Lewes Oyster House

New Lewes Oyster House offers seaside tavern vibes

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

  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 …

Dining in Lewes

Dining in Lewes: 10 reasons to eat downtown

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

In the mid-20th century, Lewes, Delaware, was known for menhaden fish factories, and locals referred to the distinct aroma as the “smell of money.” The odor kept many tourists away, which in turn kept developers from tearing down city blocks to build motels. Bicentennial-related activism — and the death of the local menhaden fishery — led to preservation initiatives and a listing …

Hammys

Oysters, burgers, brews among new Delaware beach eats

Pam GeorgeFood, Headlines

  Forget the ocean. Many visitors come to Delaware’s coast for the beach eats— and with good reason. The concepts cover the gamut, from smashed burgers to samosas. What’s more, the culinary action is no longer confined to the beach as development continues along Route 1 and toward the inland bays. If you’re headed to the beach this summer, here …