FOOD & DRINK
Newark girl's memory lives on at the park she loved
Born with a serious heart condition, Rebekah Leithren was often sick and spent a lot of time in hospitals. When she was well enough, the tiny park across the street from her house on Greenbridge Drive was Rebekah's favorite place to be. “It was just her refuge when she would leave the hospital and didn't have anybody to play with because they were in school,” her mother, Colleen Leithren, said....
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...
UAE Summer concerts back at Wilmington amphitheatre
Wilmington’s Urban Artist Exchange (UAE) Amphitheater hosts free concerts again this year. The City of Wilmington and Cityfest, Inc.’s 2024 UAE Summer Music Series kicked off Wednesday evening. It’s the series’ fourth year and first full season in the new amphitheater. As part of the series,...
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.
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. 🍇
BizBeat: Backfin Blues: Creole De Graw closed, grand opening Saturday at Goodies Plaza
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Backfin Blues Bar & Grill in Port Deposit will remain open, even though the owner of the eatery at 19 South Main St. announced last week that his other restaurant — Backfin Blues: Creole De Graw in Havre de Grace — would close. On its social media, Backfin Blues: Creole De Graw chose to thank its customers for seven years at 400...
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.
"I'll trade you my honey if you donate beer for charity!" | Brew for a Better Community
Brewing for a Better Community 2024 is almost here. Locally brewed beer, entertainment, and a pig and marshmallow roast-- not necessarily together-- will all be available this Saturday. The event began as friends trading honey for beer being donated to help nonprofits. When Volunteer Brewing first started, according to Townsend...
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