FOOD & DRINK
Delaware restaurant, food truck owners to close separate businesses on May 3
An Ogletown restaurant owner and a food truck operator who serves breakfast sandwiches announced on social media that they are shutting down their separate businesses on Friday, May 3. Calling it quits are Melissa Ferraro who owns Sonora Restaurant and Bar in Chesmar Plaza and Joe Thuet, operator of Joey...
Amish band talk 'Snoop Dog' song and 'Amish Paradise,' before NASCAR concert in Dover
Delaware darlings The Amish Outlaws have traded in their buggy for burnouts this NASCAR weekend, when the band returns to the stage at Dover Motor Speedway. The Amish Outlaws will play a free concert in the Fan Zone at the Monster Mile on Sunday afternoon, two hours before the big race starts.
Cicada broods soon to emerge. Can we expect them in New York?
Like clockwork, cicadas will emerge in May. And for the first time since 1803, two broods of cicadas will emerge in the U.S. at once. How many of the winged, noisy creatures will appear? More than a trillion. ...
New Smyrna facility offers weight loss, behavioral treatment
Dr. Eugenia Caternor operates a pair of Smyrna businesses that could treat one patient in two different ways -- as a visit to the Kairos Embrace Behavioral Health Clinic can be a trip to Transformations Center for Weight Loss, too.
Wondering how to get your Delaware fishing license online? Plus, exemptions, surf-fishing
As a coastal state filled with ponds, streams and other bodies of water, Delaware is brimming with fishing opportunities. But before you grab your fishing vest and tackle box and head out the door, remember that you can’t just show up and set up shop without a state fishing license.
Take Mom to tea for a Mother's Day dining option in and near Delaware
There's no denying Mother's Day is a major dining-out holiday. A poll from the National Restaurant Association says business will be hopping all day on Sunday, May 12. Of diners planning to eat out: 10% plan to go out for breakfast, 35% for brunch, 40% for lunch, and 43% for dinner. That's a lot of people. If you don't make reservations, you'll likely be out of luck trying to snag a table at your favorite restaurant.
New restaurants, breakfast food truck closing, make-ahead chicken, Wing King crowned 🐔👑
Good morning, Delaware food lovers. Frank Pagliaro, owner of FranksWine shop in Wilmington, turned lemons into lemonade during the pandemic by creating popular outdoor wine tastings in the parking lot of his North Union Street store that included food trucks and live music. He says the success of the events gave him and his wife Colleen the confidence to turn a vacant space next to the shop, formerly a comedy club among other businesses, into an upcoming wine bar. He and Colleen shared details about their plans with me. Read more about here. 🍇
Home delivery of wine, beer, cocktails clears another hurdle
A Delaware Senate bill that will allow state residents to have home delivery of alcohol in the form of wine, beer and mixed cocktails from restaurants, brewpubs and taverns is one step closer to becoming a law, despite opposition from Delaware’s liquor stores. Senate Bill 166, sponsored by Sen. Jack Walsh, D-Wilmington, blew through the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce ... Read More
Speak Up: Delaware's June Jam CEO, founder Hartley dead at 68
Bob Hartley, CEO and president of the June Jam charity music festival, died in his sleep April 14. Lynn Fowler, executive vice president of the event, which will mark its 46th year June 15 at G&R Campground in Houston, said he was the last surviving member of its founding group. Mr. Hartley would have turned 69 on April 20.
DNREC Seeks Volunteers in Protecting Beach-Nesting Birds
DELAWARE - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) plans to offer training to volunteers who want to help protect the First State’s endangered and threatened beach-nesting birds. DNREC is inviting potential volunteers to a training session from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4th...
Grateful Dead tribute, DSO concert, cool speakeasy and blues show
Whether you're looking for a concert or to explore a nationally recognized speakeasy this weekend, we've got you covered. Hi there, I'm Andre Lamar, your buddy for giving you the lowdown on cool activities in and around the First State. Here's the latest DO Delaware newsletter, which highlights some can't-miss entertainment events you'll want to dive into.
Children's Theatre brings 'Seussical Jr.' characters to life in Dover
Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch and, of course, The Cat in the Hat will be on hand this weekend as The Children's Theatre presents "Seussical: The Musical Jr." at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover.
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