There is a brief, magical window in Sussex County right around late March. The winter chill is finally losing its grip, the first crocuses are peeking through the soil in Zwaanendael Park, and—most importantly—our world-class local restaurants haven't yet reached "2-hour-wait" status. Before the Spring Break crowds arrive and the summer [...]
Last week, I spotlighted several fun places that make for easy day trip. This week, with more insights from the USA Today Network and our amazing News Journal, I’m looking just over the horizon to Pennsylvania.
All of these lovely places are within a few hours drive from Wilmington, and they offer a diverse array of experiences for folks [...]
Every once in a while I write a post that’s focused on our essential business – helping people find their dream homes. The topic is top-of-mind right now because the days are rapidly getting longer, reminding us that Spring is just a few weeks away. This year, like every year, that means more homes will be for sale among Delaware’s most [...]
Regardless of how active you are, it’s easy to find yourself drawn indoors during the coldest winter months. Even more so if you’ve got a fire going, a good book or Netflix series, or something wonderful simmering on the stove. Soups are especially nice because they fill your home with wonderful scents, and because they can be tasty and [...]
Here we are again, capping one year and planning for the next. And there are so many different
ways to celebrate it, from a quiet night with your family and friends in your home to a big time
on the town. Here’s a short list of options based on what I’ve found online.
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
If you’d like to go out for great dining and camaraderie, [...]
CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH FOOD, MUSIC AND LIGHTS
Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington is especially bright this Hanukkah season, with
the Hanukkah Fest/Let There Be Light gathering on Wednesday, December 17th from 5 to 6:30
p.m., featuring the menorah lighting, latkes, donuts and music . . . and the Hanukkah Happy
Hour on Thursday, December 18th from 7 to 9 p.m., with latkes, drinks and [...]
This is one of my favorite annual posts because I love Thanksgiving, but also because I’m
helping lots of folks figure out how to savor a wonderful meal without cooking or cleaning up!
Here’s a list of the many restaurants that are serving that day.
ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: most of these places require reservations, so it’s important to make
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Bill and I love living near the beach, with its ample opportunities for outdoor activities and
lovely downtown areas in Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth. But we’re also well aware of the many
things to see and do in the northernmost regions of the state, particularly around Wilmington.
One major draw of that area is the Riverfront District, which offers wonderful restaurants [...]
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This one, about waterside dining options, [...]
Have you made plans for Easter Sunday yet? If not, consider the many restaurants that are offering special brunches to celebrate the season. Most will require reservations, so check out their Web sites for more details. Special thanks to the [...]