Javier Acuna took a risk in 2016 when he opened Del Pez Mexican Gastropub on the Wilmington Riverfront. At the time, customers seeking Latin flavors wanted straightforward tacos, enchiladas and fajitasâthe cuisine they ordered at Acunaâs Santa Fe Mexican Grill in Newark and Wilmington. But Del Pez is about creative flavors, artful plating and the interplay of ingredients, an approach …
If it seems like everything bagel seasoning is, well, everywhere, thatâs because it is. Avocado toast, pizza, pop tarts and arepas are among the food getting that deli treatment in Delaware, and they’re not alone. AÂ National Restaurant Association poll of culinary professionals found that the addictive seasoning was named a top flavor for 2024. The mix typically includes dried garlic …
Matt Kern, chef and owner of One Coastal in Fenwick Island, is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in the Best Chef Mid-Atlantic category. This is Kernâs third semifinalist nomination. He was a semifinalist in 2019 and 2020 while working at Heirloom in Lewes. âItâs way different,â this time, said Kern, who purchased One Coastal from Scott and Carlie Carey in 2022. âI have …
It is a regional debate that has lasted for generationsâwhich restaurant has the best cheesesteak? After meeting a date at Claymont Cheese Steak in Claymont, Jim Pappas took that question to heart. She shared his love of Philadelphiaâsâand therefore Delawareâsâiconic sandwich, and they decided to ask friends and family to reveal their favorite spots. An Uber driver, Pappas also began …
Tom Craft doesnât stray far from the kitchen. The co-founder of 2 Fat Guys American Grill in Hockessin is a full-time culinary arts instructor at Delcastle Technical High School. Consequently, he has summers off. Since partner Jeff Cook handles the restaurantâs on-site operations, Craft wanted a productive part-time gig, which, of course, involves food. Introducing  a surprising twist on the traditional slice. …
It’s holiday pop-up season, and celebrants can never get enough holly, bells and elves. But festive dĂ©cor is no longer limited to malls and retail stores. Restaurants are also sprinkling holiday cheer in their communities. Jingle Bar at Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen Last year, the holiday theme was limited to the Delaware Avenue restaurantâs rear patio, which has an …
From now until New Yearâs Day, many revelers will throw calories to the wind, and thereâs no better place to indulge than Bardea Steak, which recently launched a chefâs tasting menu that is perfect for holiday diningâand Valentineâs Day. The downtown Wilmington restaurant, located next to the critically acclaimed Bardea Food & Drink, offers the multicourse menu for $150 per person. (Add …
Delaware canât get enough of Mexican restaurants, or so it seems. Along with the new spots listed below, more are reportedly on the way. And First State families are also eager to reduce Thanksgiving stress. The number of places offering to-go and in-restaurant dining keeps growing, and weâve added some to the list. New Mexican restaurant rundown Roja & …
Thereâs 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 thereâs 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 …
Barbecue and donuts are big news in Delaware, and one newcomer has decided to package them together. But word on the street also has good eats in Newark, where a West African restaurant just opened, and La Casa Pasta prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversarye. Barbecue and breakfast Those who commute via Marsh Road in Brandywine Hundred may have noticed …
