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Cocktail contest to benefit mental health services Nov. 15
Ryan Minnick is leading the organizational team for the 9th annual War at the Shore cocktail and mocktail competition set for Nov. 15 at Bethany Blues Lewes. SUBMITTED PHOTO. The 9th annual War at the Shore cocktail and mocktail competition featuring local bartenders is coming to Bethany Blues of Lewes at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, with this year’s proceeds to benefit Celebrate Wellness, an organization that supports the mental well-being of hospitality workers in Delaware.
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Noẽma will bring Mediterranean cuisine to Newark
A new restaurant aims to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to Newark. Noẽma is scheduled to open later this month on Creek View Road, behind Timothy's of Newark and near the new Chapel Street Players theater. The name is inspired by the Greek word for “meaning." "For us, the meaning of life is to connect people around the table," said Ilias Stamatiadis, who owns the restaurant with his wife, daughter and son-in-law. "The concept is a Mediterranean restaurant, but really what we are after is connecting people. We want to be more social. We need to be more social." Born in Greece and raised in Sweden, Stamatiadis came to the United States 35 years ago. For much of his career, he helped run the chain of Pat's Pizzeria restaurants, which were founded by his wife's father. Six years ago, he and his family opened The Naked Olive, a Mediterranean restaurant in Kennett Square, Pa. As The Naked Olive gained popularity, Stamatiadis, who lives in Newark, decided to open a similar restaurant here. "Newark doesn't have a restaurant like that, so we thought we'd give it a try," he said. Noẽma will have a similar concept, with some different menu