A new bill would make the Orange Crush the official cocktail of Delaware. (photo by Another Cocktail Blog)

State may get official cocktail: The Orange Crush

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware residents soon will be able to say “cheers” or “bottoms up” with the First Stateā€™s official cocktail. House Bill 444, sponsored by Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, designates the Orange Crush as the state cocktail, passed the state House Thursday night. The point of declaring a state cocktail is to increase tourism, Schwartzkopf said before asking for a vote. …

Jeremiah Brooks, the chef of Hamilton on Main in downtown Newark.

Hamiltonā€™s on Main goes pink to fund breast cancer research

Pam GeorgeBusiness, Culture, Headlines

The ā€œBarbieā€ movie put pink in the spotlight. But the color had a special significance even before Barbie and Ken took a road trip into the real world. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons are the international symbol for the campaign. Inspired by the colorā€™s popularity and meaning, Anthony and Jeremiah Brooks decided to create a Pretty …

Pam George Small Wonder Big Bites Delaware

A mac-and-cheese faceoff; Bar Reverie opens; Monty’s ‘Claw’

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Dining in Delaware is far from dull. The state ā€” aka the Small Wonder ā€” boasts James Beard Award nominees, reality cooking show stars and a supportive network of chefs, restaurateurs and industry associations. So, if youā€™re in the culinary doldrums, it might be because you havenā€™t kept up on the tasty gossip. Weā€™re here to spill the tea. Mac …