Delaware Eateries Chapter Two

The restaurant scene in Delaware keeps expanding and improving. I am constantly amazed at the good food I find as I explore the state. Here are ten more places I have tried.

Let me know what you think. Also, please comment on any places you would like me to try and include in the next installment.

Two Delaware Restaurant Rivalries

In Delaware, people take their food seriously. Some types of food and cuisine are accepted for what they are. Other types, however, provoke a rabid response when discussed and, depending on with whom you are chatting, those responses will vary.

Two of the largest rivalries in the state are a pair of sub shops and a pair of Italian restaurants. I decided to find out for myself if I preferred one over the other or if I was going to be that rare Delawarean who remains neutral.

Restaurant Review: Red, White and Basil

I was very excited to try this restaurant as it is owned by the people who run Eden and Jam, both excellent restaurants in downtown Rehoboth. There has been a lot of chatter about how good it is, so I went in with high expectations for a good meal. I wanted it to be fabulous.

Restaurants

Delaware abounds with good places to eat and I keep trying them all out. Here are ten that I have eaten in recently. Let me know in the comments if you agree with my assessments. Also, let me know of anywhere you recommend I try.

Delaware Sports

Delaware is (in)famous for not having any professional sports teams. Depending on where in the state you find yourself, you will be surrounded by rabid Philly fans, Baltimore fans, or DC fans.

But, don't let our small size fool you. We are a state with many opportunities to watch sports. And, because our teams are not national teams playing in huge stadia, we are able to get up close and personal with the field and the team in question. Here are some of the opportunities that await you if you want a sporting experience in Delaware

December in Delaware (Or Close By)

I love the holidays. Everything about them. Yes, they can be stressful. But, there is also a lot of joy, a lot of light, a lot of music, a lot of laughter, and a lot of warmth.

This year, I set myself the goal of going to all of the major Christmas events in Delaware and the ones I loved outside of the state. It turned out to be quite a project. Every email I opened, everyone I talked to, every link I clicked turned me on to another celebration that I felt warranted inclusion.

Restaurant Review: Riverfront Market

Similar to DE.CO in the middle of town, the Riverfront Market is an old building that has been repurposed, just down on the riverfront. It, too, has vendors selling various types of food catering to the office crowd who work in that part of town. A woman I know who works on the riverfront has lunch there every day. When I asked why, she told me that the choices are plentiful, the prices reasonable, and it is convenient. What else could you want from a lunch spot?

The market is unprepossessing when you walk in. The lighting is on the dark side, and the vendors are simply lined along two sides of the building. Yet, the space is filled with tables and chairs in which you can hang out for as long as you like. Additional seating is upstairs, so I have never had to hunt too long for a table.