For me, it started with the 1995 film âParty Girl.â Parker Poseyâs funky character, Mary, regularly visited the same food cart to request a falafel with hot sauce, a side order of baba ghanoush and a seltzer. I was fascinated, having never had a falafel. So, what was this dish that seemed so cosmopolitan? Why did street food sound …
Summer & barbecue: Try these finger-lickin’ spots
Recent culinary headlines in Delaware have titillated coastal dinersâ taste buds. The team behind Bethany Blues plans to put a barbecue joint in the heart of Rehoboth Beach. Downtown Blues â a departure from the name of the Lewes and Bethany Beach locations â will move into the original Nicola Pizza site on North First Street. (Nicola is moving …
Ciro’s tasting menu highlights hidden jewel’s offering
In Delaware, status is bestowed to those with low-digit license plates, an address in the 19807 zip code and beachfront property. But in culinary circles, you can display your cultural or financial wealth by posting your tasting menu on Facebook. At Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar, the âOff the Chainâ six-course menu runs $200 per person sans wine. The …
Oysters, burgers, brews among new Delaware beach eats
Forget the ocean. Many visitors come to Delawareâs coast for the beach eatsâ and with good reason. The concepts cover the gamut, from smashed burgers to samosas. Whatâs more, the culinary action is no longer confined to the beach as development continues along Route 1 and toward the inland bays. If youâre headed to the beach this summer, here …
Opening of Grain in Trolley Square reminder of changes there
The opening of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, May 11, is another feather in Trolley Squareâs party hat. The stretch between N. DuPont Street and N. Scott Street is a hipster hive that can hold its own against most fun hubs in the state. But it wasnât always that way. Hereâs a look at what is and …
Wine, dine with Italian count at Milfordâs Benvenuto
Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio Itâs not every day that Milford-area diners get to dine with a count. But on Friday, March 18, Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio will be showcasing his wines at Benvenuto, a Milford restaurant. The count and the restaurant are a perfect pairing, said Diego Lascano, the restaurantâs wine and beverage director. âWe are a …
Food Bankâs Cooking for a Cause showcases Snuff Mill
The Food Bank’s Cooking for a Cause is take steps to make sure last year’s online gliltches won’t happen again. It can be easier to guess Wordle on the first try than to score a table at the new Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar in Brandywine Hundred. The intimate eatery opens reservations to the public a month in …